Books in Little Encyclopedias series

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.

83 card tricks appear: key card tricks, mathematical card tricks, tricks using arranged stacks of cards, sleight of hand, and tricks using two packs of cards, as well as special cards, props, and card novelties. And 66 magic tricks --with coins, silks and handkerchiefs, string and rope, paper, mind games, and mathematical tricks. Worth the price of the book for any beginner are the 30 pages of card handling methods. There's even a section on how to get the truly "magical" effects that will have your audience shaking their heads in disbelief and calling for more. 512 pages (all in 2-color), 4 3/16 x 5 1/4.

The secret to our destiny lies in the numbers. With the more than 500 fascinating pages on the theory and practice of numerology packed into this little powerhouse, anyone can become an expert on the subject. Like astrology, numerology is based on birth date, but it uses names, too. Each letter of the alphabet has a matching number (from 1 to 9), and that's where the illumination begins. Seekers will enjoy a new understanding of their numerological fortunes, including the Soul Urge, which motivates our actions; the Quiet Self, which reveals our inner desires; and The Expression, which explains how to accomplish our goals. Like every Little Giant, this entry presents an extraordinary amount of information in a convenient format, with dozens of charts, tables and graphs.