Books with title Children's Encyclopedia

CHILDREN'S ENCYCLOPEDIA ANIMALS is filled with 500 great facts about bugs, sharks, reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammals. Children will learn everything they need to know about the remarkable animal kingdom in an enjoyable and interactive way. Key topics presented in short, numbered facts. Packed with fantastic photos and artwork. Special panels throughout for incredible facts, quizzes and projects. Children's Encyclopedia Animals is full of fantastic facts about the animal kingdom, which will have children wanting to know more! Discover how a spider creates its web, where reptiles lay their eggs and why the fennec fox has such large ears. With easy-to-follow numbered facts, incredible photographs, artworks and diagrams, Children's Encyclopedia Animals will promote kids learning and reading skills. Fun and interactivity comes from the numerous projects to try at home, quizzes and cartoons. This book is the perfect children's animal encyclopedia for ages 7+. Essential topics covered in Children's Encyclopedia Animals: Bugs: Insects everywhere, Stings and things, and Inventive arachnids Sharks: Super swimmers, Getting up close, and Making friends Reptiles and Amphibians: Scales and slime, Adaptable animals, and Dangerous enemies Birds: The bird world, Hunters and scavengers, and Deep in the jungle Mammals: Mammal groups, Fast movers, and Fighting back Examples of 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: A great white shark has about 300 razor-sharp teeth in its mouth. Its jaws open wide enough to swallow a whole seal in one gulp! Some male Agamid lizards appear to impress females with body-building. They can be seen perched on top of rocks, doing push-ups and bobbing their heads up and down. Among the best mammal swimmers are elephants! They 'walk' in water without touching the bottom for hours and even go almost completely under, using their trunks as snorkels. Activities to make learning fun include: Make your own flying stingray! Are you a faster runner than your friends? Could you beat a cheetah in a race? Animal disguises: create your own animal masks using card and the book to help you add details and color.

The book, General Knowledge focusses mainly on the amazing and interesting facts of the World, such as: The Stone Age, How was the International Date Line (IDL) formed, The Story behind the Name, America, How was the United Kingdom formed, What is Red Cross, The Story behind Mona Lisa, and so on...The highlights of the book are: Colourful and labelled illustrations Interesting Quick Facts A glossary of difficult words, containing their meanings, explanations, etc.So dear readers, pick up the book as fast as you can, for it's a treasure trove of knowledge and information, which you can use as a reference material for competition preparation or extra curricular activities. Happy Reading and Learning!

Learning begins here! With this accessible, easy-to-use, feature-rich, family reference, children of eight years and upwards will find help with homework and school projects, be able to satisfy their own curiosity, or simply enjoy browsing. This is the most comprehensive, visually enticing, one-volume encyclopedia available for children today. Organized A-Z, over 450 main entries and 1,500 subentries cover all the facts kids want and need to know: from science, technology, and space to history and the arts. Lavishly illustrated with more than 3,500 photos, artworks, cutaways, and maps, ensuring your child understands even the most complex subjects.

This is a comprehensive reference book for 4-8 year olds. Care has been taken to introduce the younger reader to complex subjects in a way that is easy to understand. The material is arranged in six thematic sections - Earth and Space, Science, Animals, Human Body, People and Places, and Long Long Ago. This richly illustrated, fun-to-use book will encourage young children to really think about the world around them, and discover the pleasure of learning. How did the Earth form? What makes a mammal a mammal? When did dinosaurs live? Who were the Ancient Greeks? Why do some people have curly hair? Where do televison pictures come from? Find the answers to these and thousands more questions inside Children's First Encyclopedia. * A new topic is introduced on each double page * More than 1,000 photographs, illustratioss, diagrams, and maps * Practical projects bring important concepts to life. * New Words boxes explain difficult vocabulary and scientific terms. * Cartoon boxes present information in an easy-to-absorn way. * Quizzes encourage readers to investigate and remember. Copyright: 2003 Pages: 256

Ideal for children ages 7 and up, this colorful reference volume for kids is a clear and comprehensive introduction to the weather that shapes our planet. Fully illustrated with color photography and useful diagrams, this guide will be as illuminating for parents as it is for kids! With eight chapters covering all aspects of weather including climate, seasons, climate change, infamous weather events, and renewable energy, this makes a great first reference book for kids.

From lightning-wielding Zeus, the supreme Greek god, to protective Hathor, the Egyptian goddess of love - heroes, gods, and monsters are brought to life in these retellings of myths from around the world. Myths and Legends is a children's book that invites you to explore all the well-known stories from Greek and Norse mythology, and a range of other cultures across more than 100 tales. Discover the fascinating myths of Anansi, the West African trickster god who takes the form of a spider; Changing Woman, the Navajo nature goddess who changes her dress with the seasons; or Tane, the Maori forest god who first brought death to the world. Read about ferocious, man-eating monsters such as the Minotaur and Fafnir the dragon, and the legendary heroes that fought them, like Theseus and Sigurd. Also included are the legends of Robin Hood, and of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, epics such as the Mahabharata and Gilgamesh, and a host of tales from Aztec mythology and a range of other cultures. As well as offering the retellings themselves, Myths and Legends: a children's encyclopedia investigates the meanings of these primal stories, examining why these tales have stood the test of time over thousands of years. Themed features draw together elements that are common to myths from all over the world, such as shape-changers, mythical beasts, and magical weapons. Panels on modern retellings, such as China's The Monkey King and Marvel's Thor, help to show why these myths are still relevant to our lives today.