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Books in Encyclopedia 240 series

  • The Usborne Science Encyclopedia

    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.
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  • Kingfisher History Encyclopedia

    alan-baker

    Hardcover (KINGFISHER BOOKS LTD, March 15, 1995)
    Rare Book
  • Mini Encyclopedia - Oceans

    Belinda Gallagher

    Paperback (Miles Kelly, Aug. 15, 2015)
    MINI ENCYCLOPEDIA - OCEANS is the mini book crammed with masses of knowledge about the watery world. Interesting bulleted facts for easy understanding. Color-coded sections help children to navigate the book. Brilliantly detailed illustrations and photos support learning. The ultimate ocean book for kids, Mini Encyclopedia Oceans is small enough to slot into school bags, making this a fantastic resource for school projects and homework at key stage 2. The ultimate ocean book for kids, Mini Encyclopedia Oceans is small enough to slot into school bags, making this a fantastic resource for school projects and homework at key stage 2. This compact, comprehensive children's encyclopedia uses clear, bulleted facts and incredible info panels to explain everything from marine life and climate change to diving and boats. 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 Oceans: Ocean features: Coastlines, Ocean floor, Polar life, Fossil fuels, Oil spills and Whaling Ocean life: Marine life, Coral reefs, Jellyfish, Penguins, Dolphins, Blue whale Exploration and travel: Marco Polo, Sir Francis Drake, Voyages to Australia, Tankers, Luxury liners, Shipwrecks Amazing facts for kids to enjoy: Long Beach is the world's longest beach. It is located along the southwest coast of Washington, the capital of the United States. This beach stretches for a record 45 km. The stinging hydroid coral found in the Indian and Pacific oceans uses special chemicals to paralyze plankton, which forms a major part of its diet. Pressurized submersibles are designed to operate in very deep waters. They can withstand the high pressure
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  • Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Secret Pitch

    Donald J. Sobol, Leonard Shortall

    Library Binding (Paw Prints 2008-04-18, April 18, 2008)
    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!
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  • My Encyclopedia of the Sea

    Patrick Louisy

    Hardcover (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2016)
    More than 70 percent of the Earth is covered in water-and more than 96 percent is found in its oceans.From cold arctic seas to warm tropical waters, My Encyclopedia of the Sea explores the most mysterious places left on our planet. In the pages of this book kids (Ages 7-9) will learn about the workings of the ocean, as well as the animals-and people-who make the sea their home.
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  • Children's World Atlas

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    Hardcover (Igloo Books Ltd, )
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  • Stars and Planets: Understanding the Universe

    Giles Sparrow

    Flexibound (Amber Books, )
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  • Your World: A First Encyclopedia

    Angela Wilkes

    Hardcover (Kingfisher Books Ltd, Aug. 2, 1999)
    Your World is designed to help today's youngsters find the answers to their many questions, either by themselves, or with the help of a parent or educator. With its thematic arrangement, Your World is fun and intuitive to use. Information is presented in context, a vital aid to comprehension for this age group. Many join-in activities and simple experiments - such as making a miniature erupting volcano or creating an imitation aquarium - invite participation. From Prehistoric Life to People and Places, and from Transportation to The Universe, the book covers all the subjects that spark a child's curiosity. Simple captions, step-by-step illustrations, clear text, and an easy-to-read index make this a book for children to grow with, and one that will prepare them for the next level of reference and nonfiction books.
  • Living World

    Leslie Colvin, Emma Speare, Isabel Bowring

    Hardcover (Usborne Publishing Ltd, Jan. 15, 1992)
    First published in 1992 and now available in paperback, an illustrated reference to plants and animals which is organised according to different environments and depicts how different ecosystems interact. Part of the ENCYCLOPEDIAS series, illustrated in full colour.
  • Animal Encyclopedia

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    Paperback (Igloo Books Ltd, )
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  • The case of the exploding plumbing and other mysteries

    Donald J Sobol

    Paperback (Scholastic Book Services, March 15, 1974)
    Vintage book
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  • Mini Encyclopedia Animal Box Set of 4

    Belinda Gallagher

    Paperback (Miles Kelly, Aug. 15, 2015)
    MINI ENCYCLOPEDIA BOX SET OF 4 is a great-value collection of 4 mini animal encyclopedias, full of animal facts and interesting information about endangered species for kids aged 8+. Four themed animal encyclopedias, providing children with a wealth of knowledge about the animal kingdom. Only the most up-to-date information is included to offer kids a complete and trusted view of our phenomenal natural world. Amazing high-definition photography of animals in their natural habitat to help children learn about different animal species. A great-value children s encyclopedia book collection, Mini Encyclopedia Animal Box Set of 4 is the ultimate resource for school projects and homework at senior elementary school. These compact, comprehensive children's encyclopedias use clear, bulleted facts and incredible info panels to explain loads of key ideas. Every topic is supported by photographs, realistic artwork and detailed diagrams, and colour-coded sections make navigation through the topics easy and quick. Books included in Mini Encyclopedia Animal Box Set: Mini Encyclopedia Animals Mini Encyclopedia Birds Mini Encyclopedia Bugs Mini Encyclopedia Sharks
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