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Books in Scholastic Kid's Encyclopedia series

  • Science

    David Rubel

    Library Binding (Scholastic, Oct. 1, 1995)
    More than one hundred electronic illustrations and color photographs introduce readers to such scientific topics as dinosaurs, the human body, machines, microscopic organisms, plants, rocks, atoms, and space.
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  • All About People

    Lesley Newson, M. Pickering, Herbert Smith

    Paperback (Scholastic, March 1, 1996)
    The answers to common questions about the human body are presented to young readers in this informative reference tool with colorful photos and illustrations. Reissue.
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  • Scholastic Encylopedia of the United States at War

    June English, Thomas D. Jones

    Hardcover (Scholastic Reference, Sept. 1, 1998)
    A comprehensive volume discusses all of the major wars in which the United States has participated, beginning with the American Revolution and concluding with the Gulf War of 1991.
  • Transportation: Automobiles to Zeppelins

    June English

    Library Binding (Scholastic, March 1, 1995)
    Looks at the history and basic principles of transportation, and describes different kinds of aircraft, boats, and land vehicles
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  • 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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  • Scholastic First Encyclopedia: A First Atlas

    Scholastic, Angela Royston, Mel Pickering, Lindy Norton

    Paperback (Scholastic Reference, Aug. 1, 2000)
    Enhanced with maps and photos, landscapes, cultures, and customs from around the world are presented in this easy-to-read atlas. Reissue.
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  • Transportation: Automobiles to Zeppelins

    June English

    Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, Aug. 15, 1996)
    With computer-generated 4-color art and dynamic photos of vehicles in action, here is a user-friendly, well-written, accurate children's encyclopedia of the inventions, dreams, and technology of human transportation around the world. Covers everything from animals to airplanes, skiis to spacecraft, and much more.
  • All About People: Scholastic Reference

    Scholastic Books

    Library Binding (Scholastic, April 1, 1995)
    Covers anatomy, breathing, clothing, digestion, emotions, hair, hearing, muscles, seeing, sickness, sleep, sports, tasting, touching, and voice
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  • Our Planet Earth

    Claire Llewellyn

    Library Binding (Scholastic, Sept. 1, 1997)
    A simple and fact-filled guide to planet Earth uses photographs and interest-building drawings to explore such topics as mountains, oceans, weather, and plant and animal life.
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  • Scholastic's First...all About Space First Encyclopedia

    Sue Becklake

    Paperback (Scholastic Reference, March 1, 2002)
    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.
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  • A First Atlas

    Scholastic Books, Sue Hook, Angela Royston

    Library Binding (Scholastic, April 1, 1995)
    A young reader's introduction to the people of the world describes the major countries, their geography, and customs, in a reader-friendly, illustrated guide.
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