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Books in First Encyclopedia series

  • All About Space

    Sue Becklake

    Hardcover (Scholastic Inc., Feb. 1, 1999)
    A simple but informative text highlighted with sidebars, photos, and colorful drawings introduces space to young enthusiasts by explaining such terms as the universe, solar system, planets, meteors, telescopes, space stations, and satellites.
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  • How Things Work

    Claire Llewellyn

    Paperback (Scholastic, April 1, 1996)
    Explains how things from everyday life are made, built, and used and tells what goes on in stores, offices, and in the city.
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  • Your World

    Angela Wilkes

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Sept. 1, 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.
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  • Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis: 1929-1994

    Dan Santow

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Aug. 1, 1998)
    Presents a biography of the wife of the thirty-fifth president of the United States, an elegant and fashionable First Lady
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  • The Usborne Children's Encyclopedia

    Jane Elliott, Colin King

    Hardcover (Edc Pub, June 1, 1987)
    An illustrated encyclopedia containing over fifty articles in such sections as: Our planet, Natural life, History, People, and Science around us
  • Edith Bolling Galt Wilson: 1872-1961

    Alice K. Flanagan

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, May 1, 1999)
    Presents a biography of the wife of the twenty-eighth president of the United States, a woman who helped her husband manage the affairs of his office after he suffered a stroke
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  • Frances Folsom Cleveland: 1864-1947

    Susan Sinnott

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 1999)
    Presents a biography of the woman whose husband served as both twenty-second and twenty-fourth president of the United States.
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  • First Animal Encyclopedia

    Anita Ganeri

    Hardcover (A&C Black Childrens & Educational, May 20, 2014)
    Every child loves animals. Find out more about them with the brilliant First Animal Encyclopedia.From giant giraffes to tiny tiger cubs, find out all about some of the world's most amazing animals with this informative first guide and reference book.Packed with brilliant photography, fun facts and top animal tips, learn, explore and be amazed by animals big and small.
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  • ENCYCLOPEDIA OF LIFE

    Richard Kelly

    Hardcover (Miles Kelly, Aug. 15, 2017)
    A fascinating world of information is made truly accessible with these remarkable guides. Each book is split into five key sections, and text is presented as easy-to-read bullet points. Every section includes a transparent acetate sheet feature, which delves deeper into a key area through stunning cutaway visuals and detailed labels. The addition of two colour wall posters make these guides the perfect knowledge package.
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  • Scholastic Encyclopedia of the United States

    Judy Bock, Rachel Kranz

    Hardcover (Scholastic, Aug. 1, 1997)
    Outlines the distinctive history, setting, and lifestyle of each of the fifty states, as well as of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa, and includes 235 two-color photographs and maps.
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  • Patricia Ryan Nixon: 1912-1993

    Barbara Silberdick Feinberg

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 1998)
    A biography of an intensely private person remembered for many achievements as First Lady and admired for loyalty to her husband, the thirty-seventh president of the United States
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  • The Ultimate Guide to North America Birds

    David Alderton

    Hardcover (Parragon Inc, June 1, 2010)
    encyclopedia of N.American birds
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