Books with author Editors of Kingfisher

Riotous Rainforests tells you everything you want to know about the world's rainforest regions, some of the most unique places on Earth. Discover the amazing array of wildlife, from noisy monkeys to tiny tree frogs, scary snakes to prowling jaguars. Riotous Rainforests is part of a great new collectible series called It's all about... It is packed with facts and stats, and there are eight amazing collector cards to tear out and keep. You can access a free downloadable audio of Riotous Rainforests by logging onto the special URL address on page 3. Riotous Rainforests has a Contents page as well as a Glossary and Index. You can check out the other titles in the series at the back of the book.

This fun, interactive board book, the latest offering in the best-selling First Holiday Books series, helps young children get ready for Valentine's Day. Cuddly creatures exchanging Valentine's greetings introduce toddlers to the tradition of card giving on February 14. Every spread features adorably illustrated animals and a little envelope that can be opened to reveal a cute Valentine's card inside. Lively rhyming text encourages discussion about feelings and love, making this the perfect title for parents to share with their little ones.

Scary Spiders tells you everything you want to know about spiders. Read about how they spin their webs and the different ways they hunt for prey! Discover the amazing variety of spiders - from the deadly Black Widow to the ginormous Goliath bird-eating tarantula. Scary Spiders is part of a great new collectible series called It's all about... It is packed with facts and stats, and there are eight amazing collector cards to tear out and keep. You can access a free downloadable audio of Scary Spiders by logging onto the special URL address on page 3. Scary Spiders has a Contents page as well as a Glossary and Index. You can check out the other titles in the series at the back of the book.

This newly revised and updated dictionary offers comprehensive and up-to-date coverage, with more than 12,000 definitions. Entries have been carefully written for children ages nine to fourteen and include lively and helpful example sentences that clarify usage. More than 200 clearly labeled, informative full-color illustrations further aid comprehension. Detail-packed entries include multiple definitions and pronunciation guides, as well as irregular plural forms, alternate spellings, and verb forms. The Kingfisher Illustrated Pocket Dictionary is perfect for using at home or carrying to school.

Snappy Sharks tells you everything you want to know about sharks: who's who in the shark world, how predator sharks attack, which shark weighs more than three adult elephants and so much more.Snappy Sharks is part of a new collectible series called It's all about... It is packed with up-to-date facts and stats, and there are 8 amazing collector cards to tear out and keep. You can access a free downloadable audio of Beastly Bugs by logging onto the special URL address on page 3.Snappy Sharks has a Contents page as well as a Glossary and Index. You can check out the other titles in the series at the back of the book.

Kingfisher's encyclopedias are award-winning, information-packed reference books for all the family. The new, updated editions are beautiful versions of these trusted favourites – perfect for gifts and reference alike. If you want one children's general encyclopedia, this is it! Fully revised and updated, to reflect the latest developments in science, technology, and world events, The Kingfisher Children's Encyclopedia, 3rd edition by the editors of Kingfisher, is a trusted resource for helping children understand the world we live in. The encyclopedia is alphabetically organized with headwords in the top left-hand corner for easy browsing. Authoritative text offers thorough coverage of each subject, while bright and informative original artwork, photographs, and captions provide plenty of visual interest. Cross-reference boxes encourage research skills, and fact and chronology boxes provide quick reference points for homework and reports. A fact-finder at the back of the encyclopedia has a timeline of key historical events and personalities from around the world. With entries on everything from Australian Aboriginal people to zoology, this encyclopedia is the ultimate one-stop reference for home or classroom.

The Concise Geography Encyclopedia maps every corner of the world -- from the icy waters of Antarctica to the deserts of Africa, from the high mountains of the Americas to the snowfields and jungles of Asia. Each country is illustrated with a three-dimensional computer-generated map using the latest satellite data. Comprehensive information, including physical features, vegetation, highest mountains, coastlines, and cities, is featured, and expert text explains key facts and geographic influences that shaped each country. Basic information, such as area, population, flag, official language, currency, religion, and main exports, is given in fact panels at the beginning of each entry. An opening section, "The Physical Earth" provides an overview of all of the forces that have shaped the formation of the world over millions of years.

Super Solar System tells you everything you want to know about space and our galaxy. Read about our rocky moon and how we travelled there, stunning star constellations and the International Space Station. Discover each of the planets in our solar system, from Mercury to Uranus. Super Solar System is part of a great new collectible series called It's all about... It is packed with facts and stats, and there are eight amazing collector cards to tear out and keep. You can access a free downloadable audio of Super Solar System by logging onto the special URL address on page 3. Super Solar System has a Contents page as well as a Glossary and Index. You can check out the other titles in the series at the back of the book.

Spectacular Ships tells you everything you want to know about ships, from the early wooden ships such as triremes and galleons, to the massive cruise liners and cargo ships used today. Learn about life at sea, shipwrecks, submarines, and so much more.Spectacular Ships is part of a great new collectible series called It's all about... It is packed with facts and stats, and there are eight amazing collector cards to tear out and keep. You can access a free downloadable audio of Spectacular Ships by logging onto the special URL address on page 3.Spectacular Ships has a Contents page as well as a Glossary and Index. You can check out the other titles in the series at the back of the book.

Wild Cats tells you everything you want to know about the world of cats in the wild. Read about the habitats they live in and the different ways they hunt for prey. Discover the amazing variety of wild cats, from speedy cheetahs to the largest of wild cats, the Siberian tiger. Wild Cats is part of a great new collectible series called It's all about... It is packed with intriguing facts and stats, and there are eight amazing collector cards to tear out and keep. You can access a free downloadable audio of Wild Cats by logging onto the special URL address on page 3.Wild Cats has a Contents page as well as a Glossary and Index. You can check out the other titles in the series at the back of the book.