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Books in Kingfisher First Reference series

  • The Kingfisher First Thesaurus

    George Beal, Martin Chatterton

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Sept. 15, 1993)
    Now available in paperback for the first time, The Kingfisher First Thesaurus lists over 100 key headwords frequently used by children, along with synonyms, homonyms, antonyms, and sample sentences.
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  • The Kingfisher First Dictionary

    Angela Crawley, John Grisewood

    Paperback (Kingfisher, June 10, 2004)
    This ideal first dictionary for 5- to 8-year-olds contains over 1,500 core words from alligator to zipper, carefully selected to complement books that children of this age are beginning to read. Revised and updated for 2004, the clear definitions and sample sentences are supple-mented with realistic photos and artwork that further aid the child's comprehension.
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  • The Kingfisher First Animal Picture Atlas

    Deborah Chancellor, Anthony Lewis

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Oct. 15, 2006)
    Packed with more than thirteen maps and seven habitat spreads, The Kingfisher First Animal Picture Atlas is a playful introduction to animals, environments, and geography for young children. Beautifully illustrated by award-winning artist Anthony Lewis, with lively age-appropriate text, this atlas explains where animals come from and how they live in their habitats. An adorable penguinshaped bookmark takes readers on a journey around the globe, helping them identify animals in an absorbing look-and-find game. In addition to the colorful maps showing the continents of the world, superb full-page illustrations take readers deeper into the different habitats to provide an early introduction to the basics of ecosystems. This atlas will delight young children and is the perfect reference for both home and school.
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  • First Dinosaur Picture Atlas

    David Burnie, Anthony Lewis

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Feb. 4, 2020)
    Beautifully illustrated by children's artist Anthony Lewis, with lively age-appropriate text by zoologist and environmentalist David Burnie, the First Dinosaur Picture Atlas explains where dinosaurs came from and how they lived in different habitats across the world. An adorable dinosaur-shaped bookmark takes readers on a journey around the globe, helping them identify different species of dinosaur in an absorbing look-and-find game. In addition to the colorful maps showing the world's continents, superb full-page illustrations take readers deeper into the different habitats of the prehistoric world to show how and where dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures lived. This look-and-find atlas will delight young children and is the perfect first dinosaur reference book for both home and school.
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  • The Kingfisher First Science Encyclopedia

    Chris Oxlade, Anita Ganeri

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Sept. 15, 1997)
    Arranged in easy-to-use alphabetical order, this child-friendly, hands-on approach to science includes more than one hundred simple experiments that make complex scientific principles clear to young readers.
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  • The Kingfisher First Dictionary

    Angela Crawley, John Grisewood

    Paperback (Kingfisher, July 19, 2011)
    Kingfisher First Dictionary by Angela Crawley and John Grisewood is the ideal first dictionary for 5- to 8-year-olds contains over 1,500 core words from alligator to zipper, carefully selected to complement the books that children of this age are beginning to read. The clear definitions and sample sentences are enhanced with realistic photos and artwork that help build the child's comprehension and reading readiness.
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  • The Kingfisher First Encyclopedia

    Ruth Thomson, Anne Civardi

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Sept. 15, 1996)
    An alphabetically arranged encyclopedia for young children provides information on subjects such as cars, computers, magnets, and mountains, with each subject is displayed on a one- or two-page spread, complete with full-color illustrations and captions.
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  • The Kingfisher First Human Body Encyclopedia

    Richard Walker, Roy Palmer

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Sept. 1, 1999)
    This informative and activity-filled reference introduces younger children to human biology in a lively and accessible way. The book's thematic structure makes it easy for young readers to understand the various systems and organs that make up the body. Dozens of activities and experiments, including - Keeping a food diary (to analyze diet) - provide children with the opportunity to reinforce newly learned information. Full-color spreads address the questions that fascinate children, such as: What are we made of?, Why do we need to sleep?, and How do we breathe? A reference section at the back of the book includes a glossary, an index, and an 'Amazing facts' section. Special Features: Over 1,000 appealing, colorful photographs and illustrations. Clear and easy-to-understand definitions. Related activities and projects. Vocabulary carefully chosen for the 5-8 yr. reading level. Cross-references encourage further exploration.
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  • Kingfisher First Encyclopedia of Animals

    John Farndon, Jon Kirkwood, Camilla Reid

    Library Binding (Paw Prints 2008-05-29, May 29, 2008)
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  • The Kingfisher First Dictionary

    John Grisewood

    Paperback (Kingfisher, April 15, 2001)
    A handy reference encompasses more than 1,500 primary entries, accompanied by easy-to-understand definitions, simple sentences that demonstrate word usage, more than one thousand full-color graphics, spelling and pronunciation tips, and activities to reinforce dictionary skills. Reprint.
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  • The Kingfisher First Thesaurus: The Ideal A-Z Thesaurus for Young Children

    George Beal, Martin Chatterton

    Paperback (Kingfisher, June 10, 2004)
    Fully updated for 2004, the revised and updated Kingfisher First Thesaurus by George Beal and Martin Chatterton is an easy-to-use word finder containing more than 100 key words and more than 1,000 secondary words, as well as synonyms and antonyms. Simple example sentences and amusing cartoons clarify and visually reinforce word meanings while making learning fun.
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  • The Kingfisher First Encyclopedia of Animals

    Editors of Kingfisher

    Paperback (Kingfisher, Oct. 13, 2005)
    The newly revised Kingfisher First Encyclopedia of Animals is the perfect reference for children who are just learning to look up information for themselves. The entries are clearly presented with simple, informative text and more than 1,500 exciting color illustrations and photographs, arranged thematically by animal group. Cross-reference boxes help readers move through the book and find related topics of interest. Covering mammals, reptiles, birds, insects, amphibians, and sea creatures, with an introductory chapter on general topics such as habitat, migration, and conservation, The Kingfisher First Encyclopedia of Animals is just the thing for young zoologists on their first research mission.
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