Books in A First Reference series

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. 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.

Easy-to-understand maps, plus lively and informative text make this an essential atlas for younger readers. Pictograms show where to find animals and places of interest. The Kingfisher First Picture Atlas is a fun and attractive reference book for use at home and at school.- Penguin-shaped ribboned bookmark with map legend- Easy-to-use picture icons mark key industries and places of interest- Brightly colored, clear maps encourage younger readers to find out more

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.

Beautifully illustrated by Anthony Lewis, First Animal Picture Atlas explains where animals come from and how they live in their habitats. An adorable penguin-shaped bookmark takes young readers on a journey around the globe, helping them identify animals in an absorbing look-and-find game. Large, colorful maps show the world's continents and introduce children to important map concepts such as grids, scales, and keys. 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 book for both home and school.

This book unearths the fascinating processes that have shaped our planet. How does our planet work? What shapes it? How do people use its resources? Find out inside the "First Geography Encyclopedia" - the only encyclopedia for this age group that covers the subjects of human geography, physical geography and geology together in one volume. Full of bite-sized facts, curiosity quizzes and special 'weird-or-what' features kids will love getting their teeth into, there's a lot to see and explore. It is perfect for homework or just for fun. Go ahead; let your child discover geography!

Meet your favourite dinosaurs face to face. Dinosaurs ruled the planet for 160 million years. Which ones used their tail like a club? Who had a brain the size of a ping-pong ball? How many omelettes could you make out of a dinosaur egg? Discover where dinosaurs came from, how they lived, and what happened to them. Packed with curiosity quizzes, 'turn and learn' boxes and bite-sized facts to get your teeth into, there's lots to see and explore. This encyclopedia is perfect for homework or just for fun. Go ahead, take a stomp into the prehistoric world!

My 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 the process of discovery fun. The Thesaurus can be used alongside its companion title, My First Dictionary.