Books with title First Space Encyclopedia

Based on the acclaimed print edition of the First Encyclopedia this is a complete reference resource for KS1 on CD-ROM. Content is matched to the QCA objectives, with easy to use menus, indexes, and key word searches for pictures and information gathering. The software aims to develop infants'information retrieval skills that can then be applied across the curriculum, while enhancing their literacy and ICT skills. For infants, the CD-ROM is simple to navigate and contains photographs, illustrations and text which can easily be copied into other packages to support children's own work orused for whole class teaching. For assessment purposes, children are able to save a record of their own work, and to reinforce learning there are motivating quizzes and activities to encourage young children to use the resource to search for information.

The Scholastic First Encyclodedia series is written and illustrated with the youngest readers in mind. ALL ABOUT SPACE introduces children to the solar system, astronomy, and space travel.SCHOLASTIC FIRST ENCYCLOPEDIA: ALL ABOUT SPACE covers all the basic questions a young child may have about the solar system and space travel. This book begins by guiding children to each of the planets in the solar system with the help of photographs, illustrations, and easy-to-understand text. Comets, asteroids, and meteors are also discussed. Next, children will learn about the different people that study outer space. Not only will kids find out who these people are, but they will also learn about the different techniques and tools they use to practice their trades. The final section of the book is devoted to space travel. Here, kids get an introduction to what it takes to send astronauts into space and what goes on once they are out there.

The Oxford First Encyclopedia is packed with information, yet friendly and easy to use. Arranged in eight thematic sections for ease of access, the varied presentation of both text and illustration carefully reflects the interests and abilities of young children. The bright and entertaining illustrations draw the child into the page, and their attention is engaged by the lively and direct text, fun fact boxes, and many activity panels, including simple experiments and projects. All the text and illustration has been carefully checked by expert consultants. The friendly cross-referencing and index provide easy access while helping to develop children's referencing skills. For this new edition, all the text has been reviewed and updated where necessary, with particular attention given to areas such as computing and space exploration. At the same time, many illustrations have been replaced and a number of pages redesigned.