Revised and updated 4th edition of this perfect one-volume go-to reference source on animals
Kingfisher EncyclopediasSeries
This series of encyclopedias offers readers of all ages a gateway to a vast universe of knowledge. It covers diverse subjects ranging from history and science to nature and art. Each volume is crafted to be engaging, informative, and visually appealing, filled with rich content and illustrations. It serves as an invaluable resource for curious minds eager to understand the world around them.
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Kingfisher's encyclopedias are award-winning, information-packed reference books for all the family. The new, updated editions are beautiful versions of these trusted favorites--perfect for gifts and reference alike. If you want one history encyclopedia, this is it! History leaps from the page in this completely revised and updated edition of the critically acclaimed Kingfisher History Encyclopedia by the editors at Kingfisher. From man's earliest history right through to the technological and social revolutions of the current day, this trusted reference provides a one-stop source for research, and is the perfect companion to any study of world history. The encyclopedia is organized chronologically and then thematically within each time period. A timeline runs across the top of each page for context. Each section includes biographies of important people and key features on the art, architecture, and technology of the period. No more hunting and pecking all over the internet for incomplete or un-vetted information. With 3,500 indexed references and more than 2,000 full-color illustrations, photographs, and source materials, as well as research-friendly back matter and index, this encyclopedia provides a beautiful, authoritative reference that is essential for any home, school, or library.
Kingfisher First Encyclopedia is the ideal introductory encylopedia for young children, containing a range of favourite topics explained in an understandable, accessible manner. One hundred entries are clearly presented, with simple, informative text and attractive artworks and photographs which aid understanding and enhance the book's appeal to young readers. There are over 1,500 exciting colour illustrations. The encyclopdedia is perfect for children who are just learning to look up information for themselves. The alphabetical arrangement is easy to use, and cross-reference boxes help readers move through the book to find related topics. It includes all the information children will need to find out about the world around them, from animals and plants, geography and weather, transport, science and space to dance, money and sport. The Kingfisher First Encyclopedia makes a superb companion to the Kingfisher First Dictionary and the Kingfisher First Thesaurus, to kick-start a fantastic home reference library.
The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia
- 488 pages
- 18 hours of reading
Accurate, approachable, and indispensable, this illustrated science encyclopedia is arranged in such categories as "Planet Earth", "Living Things", "Chemistry and the Elements", "Materials and Technology", "Space and Time", and "Conservation and the Environment". 2,000+ full-color photos & illustrations.
