The fascinating factoids packed into this illuminating volume aren't information you didn't learn so much as information you likely forgot once you passed your school exams! Split infinitives, Pythagoras's Theorem, dominant and recessive genes, the laws of thermodynamics, the Spanish-American War, how to conjugate regular verbs in French, the ten most common types of cloud, the three principal styles of architectural columns…quickly refresh your memory of "the basics" with these capsule lessons. Yes, the history section is heavier on British dates than American ones, but trivia buffs and students of all ages can quench that thirst for knowledge when you go Back to Basics.