Books in Encyclopedia series

A cross-eyed baseball pitch...A missing penknife named Excalibur...Poems that pack a punch...A kid-lover tumed kidnapper...And some tall tales that come up short!These are just some of the ten brain-twisting mysteries that Encyclopedia Brown must solve by using his famous computerlike brain. Try to crack the cases along with him--the answers to all the mysteries are found in the back!

MINI ENCYCLOPEDIA - ANIMALS is the mini book crammed with masses of knowledge about the animal world for kids aged 8+. Short, sharp bulleted facts convey useful information in a way children will enjoy Bright, eye-catching photographs on every page engage reluctant readers Each popular topic is colour-coded to help children understand the subject. This amazing animal encyclopedia for kids is small enough to slot into school bags, making this a fantastic resource for school projects and homework at late elementary level. The ultimate animal encyclopedia for kids, Mini Encyclopedia Animals is a compact, comprehensive children's encyclopedia that uses clear, bulleted facts and incredible info panels to explain everything from how animals live to different animal groups. Every topic is supported by photographs, realistic artwork and detailed diagrams, and color-coded sections make navigation through the topics easy and quick. Chapters and topic examples of Mini Encyclopedia Animals: How animals live: Habitats, Senses, Nutrition, Life cycles and Animals in Danger Mammals: What are mammals?, Egg-laying mammals, Tigers, Chimpanzees, and Dolphins and porpoises Birds: What are birds?, Flightless birds, Emperor penguins, Birds of Prey, and Parrots and cockatoos Reptiles: What are reptiles?, Lizards, Geckos, Snakes, and Turtles and tortoises Amphibians: What are amphibians?, Newts and salamanders, Toads, Frogs, and Poison arrow frogs Fish: What are fish?, Coral reef fish, Freshwater fish, Skates and rays, and Great White Sharks Invertebrates: What are invertebrates?, Corals and anemones, Crustaceans, Arachnids, and Insects Amazing facts for kids to learn include: Mountain gorilla numbers fell below 1000 after many years of being hunted by humans. They still face an uncertain future. Giraffe tongues are so tough that they can wrap them around the thorns of thorn trees to grab twigs. Dolphins can see equally well underwater and in air, unlike most other animals, though they do not see in color. Related books

MINI ENCYCLOPEDIA - EARTH is the mini book crammed with masses of knowledge about our precious planet Earth for kids aged 8+. Children can learn about all aspects of Earth with over 10 different topics Awesome photographs on every page help children experience the wonders of planet Earth Did you know? fact panels highlight extra interesting information to make learning fun. This amazing encyclopedia for kids is small enough to slot into school bags, making this a fantastic resource for school projects and homework at key stage 2. The ultimate Earth book for kids, Mini Encyclopedia Earth is a compact, comprehensive children's encyclopedia that uses clear, bulleted facts and incredible info panels to explain everything from the formation of Earth and Earth s great landscapes to climate change and renewable energy. Every topic is supported by photographs, realistic artwork and detailed diagrams, and color-coded sections make navigation through the topics easy and quick. Chapters and topic examples of Mini Encyclopedia Earth: Earth in space and time: Formation of the Earth, Earth in space, Earth and Moon, Ice ages and Fossils Structure of the Earth: Minerals, Rocks, Earth s core, Continental drift and Tectonic plates Volcanoes and earthquakes: Types of volcano, Volcanic eruptions, Earthquake damage, Famous earthquakes and Tsunamis Shaping the land: Weathering, Caves, Waterfalls, Floods and Deserts Continents and oceans: Major islands, World Ocean , Beaches and Coral reefs, and Icebergs Mountains and canyons: Himalayas, Andes, European Alps, Mid-Atlantic Ridge and the Grand Canyon Great rivers and lakes: Amazon, Nile, Congo, Ganges and Lake Victoria Atmosphere and weather: Air moisture, Air pressure, Seasons, Climate zones and Weather forecasting Exploiting Earth: Metals and minerals, Gems and jewels, fossil fuels, renewable energy and farming the land Living Earth: Ecosystems, Tropical forests, Polar and mountain life, Grasslands and Deep sea life Earth in danger: Global warming, Climate Change, Pollution, Threatened species and Conservation Amazing facts for kids to learn include: The place on Earth farthest from the ocean is in Xinjiang Province, northwest China, at more than 2500 km from an oceanic coastline. The Persian Gulf is the warmest sea in the world whilst the Red Sea is the saltiest sea. A tropical rainforest may contain 1000 different species of plants and animals in a tennis-court-sized areas.