genre: non-fictionrating: 4/5
What a snappy little book! It's divided into sections, as if I was still in high school and had to walk from one class to another: English, Literature, Math, Science, History, Geography and General Studies. Some sections I read with relish from beginning to end (English and Literature) some I read part/skimmed part (Math and Science) and the others I happened to read aloud to my husband in the car. The history section was so interesting and the topics (mostly conflicts) were condensed in such a way that you got the basic plot PLUS why it was important, which half the time my husband and I don't ever even remember being taught in the first place. We also played a little jeopardy-type quiz - do you know your explorers? I only remembered having a huge test on them in the 5th grade and that's about it :)
It's the kind of book you want to have sitting around in a waiting area or a bathroom - it's clearly written, never wordy and full of interesting fact that maybe won't change your life, but might make you feel a little more intelligent next time you're in a conversation with someone who really knows their stuff.
also in the series: My Grammar and I or Should It Be Me? by Caroline Taggart
I Before E (Except After C): Old-School Ways to Remember Stuff by Judy Parkinson
2 comments:
I have this in my TBR pile - I'll have to pull it out and stick it in the bathroom.
Oh boy, does this sound like something I'd LOVE, although Scott's not as gracious about playing quiz games that I ADORE and he's not so much a fan of... :) Putting it on shelfari so I don't forget about it!
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