Providing a comprehensive introduction to physical geography, this encyclopedia explores our world's most dramatic features. Clear photographs and graphic illustrations help children to explore the structure of the earth.
This encyclopaedia seeks to help children explore the many facets of Ancient Greece and learn about the environment from which Greek myths and classic legends sprung. The illustrations combine with the text to offer a sense of what life would have been like at the time, along with discussion of subjects relevant to the curriculum. The encyclopaedia has been revised to include recommended Internet links which provide readers with access to a range of relevant Web sites containing further facts and information.
With colour illustrations and easy-to-read text, this volume is intended as an introduction for children to the animal world. All the major topics are covered, including mammals, birds, reptiles, creepy-crawlies, and water life.
Felicity Brooks, Fiona Chandler, Phillip Clarke, Anna Claybourne, Liz Dalby
Paperback
(Usborne Pub Ltd, June 1, 2011)
Provides information on the planet Earth, plants and animals, the human body, world history, elements of cultures throughout the world, science, inventions, and outer space.
Combining text with photographs and illustrations, this book provides children with a global view of history, from the creation of the Earth to the beginning of the 21st century. It also includes hundreds of web site addresses for further research.
Introduces the history, government, religion, and culture of ancient Egypt, describes how archaeologists learn about Egyptian civilization, and suggests related Web sites.
Annabel Craig, Cliff Rosney, Chris Lyon, John Shackell, Ian Jackson
Hardcover
(Usborne Pub Ltd, Oct. 1, 2003)
A reprint of this title which was first published in 1988. Arranged thematically, its clear explanations link basic scientific principles with everyday life. Illustrated throughout in full colour.
-- Highly illustrated first reference books-- Topics arranged thematically provide in-depth explanations using simple language-- Contains lots of practical experiments-- World of Knowledge Encyclopedia includes Geography, Living World and Science Encyclopedias with fully integrated reference sections and index-- World of Knowledge Encyclopedia also includes a beautifully designed printed cover and dust jacket that comes shrink-wrapped
Gill Harvey, Jane Chisholm, Inklink, Ian Jackson, Aziz Khan
Library Binding
(Edc Pub, May 1, 2002)
Introduces the history, government, religion, and culture of ancient Egypt, describes how archaeologists learn about Egyptian civilization, and suggests related Web sites.