Books with title Space a Children's Encyclopedia

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

CHILDREN'S ENCYCLOPEDIA EARTH is loaded with exciting facts about Earth's features and beyond! Subjects included are planet Earth, polar lands, oceans, rainforests and saving the Earth. Key topics presented in short, numbered facts. Packed with fantastic photos and artwork. Special panels throughout for incredible facts, quizzes and projects. This wonderfully illustrated children's encyclopedia is a great learning tool, which children aged 7+ will find fun, enjoyable and stimulating. Covering a wide range of topics, such as planet Earth, polar lands, oceans, rainforests and saving the Earth, each page in Children's Encyclopedia Earth is creatively designed and packed with amazing photographs, artworks and diagrams. This Earth encyclopedia for kids encourages young minds to learn and understand what they are reading through quizzes, cartoons and activity projects to do at home. Essential topics covered in Children's Encyclopedia Earth: Planet Earth: Inside the Earth, Massive mountains, and Wild weather Polar Lands: Animals of Arctic lands, Sliding and diving, and Race to the South Pole Oceans: Tides and shores, Pirates!, and Riding the waves Rainforests: Where in the world?, Magical Madagascar, and Kaleidoscope of color Saving the Earth: Global warming, Reducing waste, and In the garden Examples of 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: Every day there are 45,000 thunderstorms on Earth. Lightning strikes somewhere in the world about 100 times a second. People who live in rainforests can build their entire homes from plant materials. Walls are made from palm stems or bamboo, and leaves can be woven to make roofs and floors. After a young albatross first takes off, it may stay in the air for more than five years, swooping to grab food at the sea's surface, before touching down again. Activities to make learning fun include: Make your own compass using a bowl of water. Learn how to attract birds to your garden using your own tasty bird feed. Create an upright penguin using card, felt-tip pens and tape. Make sure you don't forget the feet and tail!

Learn all about the world's oceans with this fun, brightly colored volume packed with facts and photographs! A fantastic tour of the underwater world, this book features easy-to-understand information about ocean life including plants, animals, and factual overviews. This encyclopedia is a wonderful way to get early learners engaged in looking up information, and it makes a great addition to any children's library. Complete with fantastic lenticular cover.