This encyclopedia is the best source of information and reference in a single volume, particularly for students of classes III to VIII. It provides the best of GK to its readers. Every piece of information is authentic - culled together from several areas of knowledge ranging from encyclopedias, fact books, year books, official government releases, internet and other reliable sources - and verified for accuracy. Salient Features: * The best reference book for students, teachers and parents * Includes the most up-to-date facts & figures * Alphabetical order of entries in each chapter * 'Believe It or Not' boxes contain over 100 amazing facts * Quiz at the end contains 200 important questions * Over 100 lavish & spectacular illustrations * Index contains around 200 direct & cross entries ------------------------------------------------------------- CONTENTS: 01. Common abbreviations 02. Famous books (India) 03. Famous books (World) 04. Hello India 05. Presidents of India 06. Prime Ministers of India 07. Indian states and their capitals 08. Indian states and their languages 09. Dances of India 10. Countries and their capitals 11. Countries and their currencies 12. Countries and their natives 13. Countries and their languages 14. Countries and their religions 15. Continents and countries 16. Changed names of some places 17. Geographical epithets 18. Riverside cities 19. Cities associated with industries 20. Number of players 21. Names of playgrounds 22. National games 23. Olympic Games 24. World Cup Soccer 25. World Cup Cricket 26. Famous sportspersons 27. Sports cups and trophies 28. Sports terms 29. Sports measurements 30. Sports stadiums in India 31. Places associated with sports 32. First in India 33. First in the world 34. Popular titles of famous personalities 35. Nationalities of famous personalities 36. Famous founders 37. Popular slogans 38. Animal records 39. Animal facts 40. National parks and sanctuaries 41. Famous sites (India) 42. Famous sites (World) 43. India's superlatives 44. World's superlatives 45. Seven Wonders of the ancient world 46. Museums in India 47. United Nations 48. Nobel Prize 49. Indian Nobel Laureates 50. Bharat Ratna 51. National Awards 52. Inventions 53. Scientific discoveries 54. Scientific instruments 55. Branches of science 56. The planets 57. Body facts 58. Vitamins 59. Diseases and human body 60. Festivals of India 61. Major religions 62. Important days 63. Important events in Indian history 64. Important events in world history 65. Fictional characters and their creators 66. Defining places 67. Different subjects 68. Professionals 69. Important terms 70. World records held by India(ns) 71. Newspapers and periodicals 72. The top 5 73. Miscellaneous 74. Quiz 75. Answers 76. Index