Books in Kingfisher Little Encyclopedia series

With more than 100 popular topics arranged alphabetically, and illustrated throughout with full-color photographs and illustrations, My First Encyclopedia is the perfect reference for children who are just learning to look up information for the first time. Information is presented in age-appropriate text with vocabulary pitched for young readers. Cross-reference boxes link related entries, and children will enjoy using them to find their favorite topics throughout the book.

In the Kingfisher First Encyclopedia, children can easily study more than 100 popular topics using the alphabetically arranged entries. Information is presented in clearly written text with vocabulary appropriate for young readers. Cross-reference boxes link related entries, and children will enjoy using them to find their favorite topics throughout the book. Exciting color illustrations and photographs aid understanding and fill each page with interest.

In the Kingfisher First Encyclopedia, children can easily study more than 100 popular topics using the alphabetically arranged entries. Information is presented in clearly written text with vocabulary appropriate for young readers. Cross-reference boxes link related entries, and children will enjoy using them to find their favorite topics throughout the book. Exciting color illustrations and photographs aid understanding and fill each page with interest.

Children will find this comprehensive, and visually exciting encyclopedia gathers the essential geographical, physical, and cultural information they need for school assignments in one convenient and easy-to-use source.Illustrated with more than 1,500 photographs, maps and flags, this stunning volume covers all the world's 192 countries, including dependencies and islands. The authoritative and clearly laid out text, fascinating maps, and up-to-the-minute facts, will help children acquire essential geographical knowledge and expand their understanding of how people live in many different parts of the world. With its country-by-country layout, a glossary, index and a reference section at the back of the book, this new encyclopedia is an exciting reference book for the whole family.

With today's emphasis on fast-moving technology, as well as increasing pressure to meet the testing standards of science and math in the classroom, the need to grasp key scientific principles has never been greater. The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia is the one reference that includes all of the information students need to know in today's fast-paced world. Clearly written and illustrated articles provide in-depth insight and concise authoritative information. An impressive reference section at the end of the book contains minibiographies of famous scientists, plus an illustrated time line of key inventions and discoveries. Arranged thematically into ten chapters, with reference summaries at the end of each chapter and a full index, the encyclopedia does more than merely provide facts about science and technology—it helps the reader think for him or herself, develop an enquiring mind, pose challenging questions, and explore new topics.

Available for the first time in paperback, this superb encyclopedia is packed with information presented in a cutting-edge style that will appeal to today’s web-literate readers. Organized by the order of the dinosaurs’ appearance in geologic time, with explanations of each species’ anatomy, appearance, and behavior, as well as photographs of digs and major finds from all over the world, this is a one-stop reference that’s a must-have for any home or classroom where dino lovers roam.

This amazing 160-page volume is the perfect guide to space and outer space for children aged seven plus. It is packed with colorful illustrations, step-by-step sequences, and the latest photography to keep children engaged and entertained.Arranged thematically into key areas, the concise text is clear, accurate, and perfectly pitched, making this an unbeatable resource for home and school. Plus, a glossary and index are included along with a list of websites for further learning.

This amazing 160-page volume is the perfect guide to space and outer space for children aged seven plus. It is packed with colorful illustrations, step-by-step sequences, and the latest photography to keep children engaged and entertained.Arranged thematically into key areas, the concise text is clear, accurate, and perfectly pitched, making this an unbeatable resource for home and school. Plus, a glossary and index are included along with a list of websites for further learning.

Comprehensive illustrated encyclopedias with full-colour photographs and artwork which illustrate the informative and accessible text. A glossary and index are included along with a list of web sites for further learning. With dramatic full-bleed artwork, a visual design that organizes the information into clear, digestible sections, the latest photography, and special features such as digital cutaways, step-bystep sequences, and callouts featuring key scientific ideas, this amazing 160-page volume is the perfect guide to space for today’s visual learners. Arranged thematically into five key areas—Observing Space, The Solar System, Stars and galaxies, Space Exploration, and Space in the Future—this encyclopedia features concise text by an astrophysics expert that is coherent, accurate and perfectly pitched for middle-grade audiences. A glossary and index are included in the back matter along with a list of web sites to take the learning beyond the book. The unbeatable combination of great design, authoritative information, and affordable price makes this the perfect home or classroom reference for any curious space explorer.