Books in Mini Encyclopedia series

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!

MINI ENCYCLOPEDIA - HOW IT WORKS is the mini/pocket book crammed with masses of knowledge about how things work for kids aged 8+. All of children s most niggling questions about technology and how things work are answered Did you know? fact boxes contain awesome facts that children will love Clearly labeled diagrams and illustrations showcase the inner workings of 150 different machines. This amazing encyclopedia for kids is small enough to slot into school bags, making this a fantastic resource for school projects and homework at key stage 2. The ultimate how things work book for kids, Mini Encyclopedia How It Works is a compact, comprehensive children's encyclopedia that uses clear, bulleted facts and incredible info panels to explain everything from the mechanisms of everyday modern gadgets to the technology behind space exploration. Every topic is supported by photographs, realistic artwork and detailed diagrams, and color coded sections make navigation through the topics easy and quick. Chapters and topic examples of Mini Encyclopedia How It Works: Gadgets: Flat Screen TV, Mobile Phone, Digital Camera and Video Games Console Cars, Trucks and Bikes: Mountain Bike, F1 Racing Car, 4WD Off-Roader and Fire Engine Emergency Vehicles: Police Patrol Car, Ambulance, Underwater Rescue Submersible and SAR Helicopter Speed Machines: Yamaha R1 Superbike, Mclaren F1 Supercar, TGV Bullet Train and Concorde Military Machines: M270 Rocket Launcher, M1 Abrams Tank, AH-64 Apache Helicopter and Type 45 Destroyer Giant Machines: Bigfoot Truck, Bulldozer, Mobile Crane and Tunnel Boring Machine Energy and Power: Coal Mine, Nuclear Power Station, Solar Panels and Low-energy Transport Ships and Submarines: Yacht, Racing Catamaran, Oil Supertanker and Submarine Aircraft: Hang-glider, Wright Flyer, Harrier Jump Jet and Boeing CH-47 Chinook Space Exploration: Explore 1, Saturn V, Voyager 2 and Cassini-Huygens Amazing facts for kids to learn include: The first computer game using graphics pictures and symbols rather than words was noughts-and-crosses in 1952. The Rocket Racing League plans to hold races for rocket-powered cars and aircraft, each lasting between 60 and 90 minutes. The key to re-entry into Earth s atmosphere is to enter at the right angle. Otherwise the craft skips off the atmosphere like a stone bouncing off a pond s surface.

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!

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!

MINI ENCYCLOPEDIA - SHARKS is the mini/pocket book crammed with masses of knowledge about these underwater predators. This amazing encyclopedia for kids is small enough to slot into school bags, making this a fantastic resource for school projects and homework at key stage 2. Filled with interesting bulleted facts including information about shark species Color-coded sections help children distinguish between different shark species and their characteristics Brilliantly detailed artwork by top illustrators brings sharks to life on the page for children. The ultimate shark book for kids, Mini Encyclopedia Sharks is a compact, comprehensive children's encyclopedia that uses clear, bulleted facts and incredible info panels to explain everything from a shark s life in the water to different shark families. Every topic is supported by photographs, realistic artwork and detailed diagrams, and color-coded sections make navigation through the topics easy and quick. Chapters and topic examples of Mini Encyclopedia Sharks: Life in the water: Swimming skills, Food and feeding, Meeting and mating, and Friends and enemies Shark families: Types of shark, Frilled shark, Sixgill and sevengill sharks, and Prickly and bramble sharks Dogfish sharks: Mandarin dogfish, Lanternsharks, Greenland shark and Cookie-cutter sharks Angelsharks: Types of angelshark Sawsharks: Longnose sawshark Bullhead sharks: Horn shark and Port Jackson shark Carpet sharks: Blind sharks, Bamboo sharks, Zebra shark, and Whale shark Mackerel sharks: Goblin shark, Sand tiger shark, Crocodile shark, and Great white shark Ground sharks: Catsharks, Houndsharks, Leopard shark, and Weasel sharks Requiem sharks: Grey reef shark, Bull shark, Tiger shark, and Lemon shark Hammerhead sharks: Winghead shark, Bonnethead shark, Scalloped hammerhead, and Great hammerhead Shark relatives: Manta rays, Stingrays, Skates, and Chimaeras Sharks and people: Living with sharks, Attacks, Survival Stories, and Sharks in captivity Shark science: Studying sharks, Shark fossils, Endangered species, and Saving sharks Amazing facts for kids to learn include: Many sharks visit cleaning stations where small fish and shrimps remove dead skin and parasites from their bodies even from inside their mouth or gills. Whales sharks are thought to be able to give birth to up to 300 pups at a time. After scientists found out how shark denticles reduced drag, a swimming costume company designed a swimsuit that worked in the same way.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.