Books in Kingfisher First Reference series

This 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.

Follow the Tyrannosaurus rex on an exciting journey around the globe. Eight maps and twelve stunning feature spreads invite readers to explore the prehistoric world. Each map is illustrated with colorful pictorial icons showing the different dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures that lived on each continent. Feature spreads provide additional information about specific dinosaur species and their unique environments. A simple numbered and lettered grid makes this atlas a perfect introduction to basic map-reading skills, as well as a memorable dinosaur reference.

Explore the whole world with this beautifully illustrated atlas, now in paperback. An introductory section provides an overview of the different styles of maps, readying readers for their journey around the world. The atlas is organized by continent with regions and countries shown in more detail. This collection of maps includes photographs, artwork, and picture icons that make geography easy and accessible for young children. Each book contains a colorful poster map of North America.

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!

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