Books in Encyclopedia series

MINI ENCYCLOPEDIA - ROCKS & FOSSILS is is the mini book crammed with masses of knowledge about rocks, minerals and fossils. Interesting bulleted facts for easy understanding. Color-coded sections help children to navigate the book. Brilliantly detailed illustrations and photos support learning. A perfect introduction to rocks and fossils books for kids who want a deeper understanding, Mini Encyclopedia Rocks and Fossils is small enough to slot into school bags, making this a fantastic resource for school projects and homework at the late elementary level. This compact, comprehensive children's encyclopedia uses clear, bulleted facts and incredible info panels to explain everything from the formation of rocks to how they change over time and who studies them. Every topic is supported by photographs, realistic artwork and detailed diagrams, and colour-coded sections make navigation through the topics easy and quick. Chapters and some examples of topics included in Mini Encyclopedia Rocks and Fossils: Rocks: Igneous rocks, Metamorphic rocks, Limestone, Granite, Coal and Marble Minerals: Gemstones, Quartz, Opal, Fool's gold, Sapphire and amber Fossils: Extinction, Evolution, Anthropods, Molluscs, Dinosaurs Incredible facts about rocks and fossils to amaze kids: Some of the most delicate organic remains that have been fossilized include the feathers of primitive birds, the wings of dragonflies and the leaves of plants. The first nine minerals on Mohs scale have roughly the same gap between them that is, corundum is nine times harder than talc. Diamond, however, the tenth mineral on the scale, is 40 times harder than talc. The oldest rocks to be radiometrically dated are more than 3900 million years old.

Packed with games and learning opportunities on every page, First Words is more than just a picture book! This unique format offers photos and illustrations, setting it aside from ordinary encyclopedias. Specially designed for enriching experiences for toddlers, Clever Encyclopedias encourage development of language, pronunciation, and speech.â?? The pages feature varied page layouts and different activities that encourage observation and learning early topics like shapes, colors, numbers, and time and space.

For 150 million years, dinosaurs were the undisputed rulers of the Earth. Today, these great lizards still fire our imaginations. Dinosaurs profiles the creatures who lived during the great Age of Reptiles, the real-life giants and monsters such as the Tyrannosaurus Rex and Stegosaurus who once dominated our planet. Also featured are many of the prehistoric world's other most fearsome and awe-inspiring creatures, from huge birds of prey to ferocious sabre-toothed cats. The entries are grouped chronologically, with examples drawn mainly from the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous Periods. Each dinosaur or other prehistoric creature is illustrated with a stunning, full-color artwork. For easy reference, each entry also includes a table of information containing key data such as size, weight, diet, meaning of name, armour, hunting techniques and distribution of fossil remains. Engaging accessible text provides an introduction to each dinosaur's behavior, habits and other key information.

Since 1963, when Dutton published the first book in the series, Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective , the brainy crime-stopper has been a favorite character among middle-grade readers. Now, for the first time in twenty-five years, Dutton is pleased to present a brand-new Encyclopedia Brown mystery. Following the classic formula, the book presents ten separate mysteries, complete with answers that allow the reader to solve the cases along with the Boy Detective. Encyclopedia Brown Cracks the Case will be a flagship for the backlist titles, which Puffin will reissue in paperback on the same list with new cover art.

What is life like underground? Where can you find the world's ugliest fish? Why are fungi so fantastic? Take an amazing look at the natural world to find out. Discover plants and animals and where they live - from deserts to oceans, rainforests to mountains. And find out how living things evolve, reproduce, feed and defend themselves - watch a chameleon catch its prey and come face-to-face with a jellyfish propelling through water. Packed with curiosity quizzes, 'turn and learn' boxes and bite-sized facts to get your teeth into, there's lots to see and explore. It is perfect for homework or just for fun. Go ahead, take a leap into the natural world!

The Little Encyclopedia of Our World is a conveniently sized, portable reference 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.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 invite participation and reinforce learning. From prehistoric life to stars and planets, the book covers all the subjects that spark a child's curiosity.

The Mini Encyclopedias are an exciting new range of first reference books for young children that's packed with interesting facts and beautiful photography.Using dramatic photography, simple text and annotated diagrams, these books will fascinate and engage children as they learn about their favorite topics. With fun facts and a glossary of terms, children will enjoy exploring and discovering more about amazing animals, the human body, nature, weather - and life on our planet!