| Description |
415 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm. |
| Note |
Includes glossary. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographic references (page [386]-393) and index. |
| Contents |
Universe / by Jonathan O'Callaghan -- Earth / by John Farndon -- Matter / by John Farndon -- Life / by Michael Bright -- Humans / by Cynthia O'Brien -- Ancient & medieval times / by Dr. Jacob Field -- Modern times / by Abigail Mitchell -- Today & tomorrow / by Jonathan O'Callaghan. |
| Summary |
Earth? Space? Animals? History? STEM? The Britannica All New Kids' Encyclopedia has them all.This beautifully illustrated, 415-page compendium of knowledge is a must-have addition to every family bookshelf and library collection! With more than 100 expert consultants from around the world, and over 1000 images, including specially commissioned illustrations, stunning photography, and maps this single-volume encyclopedia for kids takes Britannica's reputation for authentic, trustworthy information and brings it to a whole new audience. Unlike old encyclopedias that are structured from A to Z, this encyclopedia takes you on a journey from the beginning of time to the present day-- and even into the future! Browse topics as diverse as dinosaurs, deep-sea exploration, glow-in-the-dark scorpions, genetics, mummification, samurai warriors, and soaring skyscrapers. Discover the unsolved puzzles in science, engineering, archaeology, and history. Meet some of the expert consultants behind each chapter, who will tell you what they are investigating today, and why they lover their subjects. It explores a wide range of topics and is divided into eight chapters by subject: Universe, Earth, Matter, Life, Humans, Ancient & Medieval Times, Modern Times, and Today & Tomorrow. This book of amazing facts you can trust will provide hundreds of hours of fun learning for curious children and their families. |
| Subject |
Children's encyclopedias and dictionaries.
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Universe -- Juvenile literature.
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Earth (Planet) -- Juvenile literature.
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Matter -- Juvenile literature.
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Life (Biology) -- Juvenile literature.
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World history -- Juvenile literature.
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Civilization -- Juvenile literature.
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Encyclopedias and dictionaries.
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World history. (OCoLC)fst01181345
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Matter. (OCoLC)fst01012448
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Life (Biology) (OCoLC)fst00998188
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Civilization. (OCoLC)fst00862898
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Children's encyclopedias and dictionaries. (OCoLC)fst00855750
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Animals. (OCoLC)fst00809468
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Universe. (OCoLC)fst01922713
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Earth (Planet) (OCoLC)fst01860481
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| Genre/Form |
Reference works. (OCoLC)fst01919963
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Illustrated works. (OCoLC)fst01423873
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Encyclopedias. (OCoLC)fst01423798
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Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
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Encyclopedias.
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Illustrated works.
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Reference works.
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| Added Author |
Lloyd, Christopher, 1968- editor.
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What on Earth Publishing (Firm), publisher.
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| Added Title |
Kids' encyclopedia: what we know & what we don't |
| ISBN |
9781912920488 (hardback) |
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1912920484 (hardback) |
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9781913750039 (boxed) |
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1913750035 (boxed) |
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