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My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals (DK)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 228
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 5 - 12



About the Book

A charming first animal encyclopedia bursting with facts, perfect for little learners ages 5 - 12 who want to know everything about the creatures they love.

From elephants to sharks to penguins, My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals is bursting with facts about the wonderful world of animals—what they eat, what they do, where they live, and so much more. Kids can even learn what makes an animal an animal, what makes a mammal a mammal, and what it means to be be endangered or become extinct. Animal folklore and legends are included to add cultural context and significance.

Blending adorable, simple illustrations with rich photography and lively text, My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals is a very important book for very important people, the perfect first animal reference book for young readers.



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Muhammad Ali: Visual Encyclopedia (DK)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 132
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 9 and Up



About the Book

A comprehensive look at the life of one the greatest sports superstars of the 20th Century, Muhammad Ali--boxer, anti-Vietnam War activist, civil rights campaigner, advocate for Parkinson's sufferers, and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

From a humble upbringing in segregated Louisville, Kentucky, Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. went on to become Muhammad Ali, Olympic gold medalist, three-time heavyweight boxing champion of the world, and in his own words "the greatest."

More than 150 iconic photographs chart Ali's life and rise to boxing stardom and showcase 60 key bouts that made his name, including the "Fight of the Century" against Joe Frazier, the "Rumble in the Jungle" with George Foreman, and the "Thrilla in Manila," his third and final match against Frazier.

Data panels throughout give key facts at a glance, while quote boxes highlight Ali's well-known phrases, such as "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee."

Key influencers in his career, including Don King and Howard Cosell, are featured.

The book also shines a light on Ali's continuing impact after his death in 2016, and how his message of hard work and perseverance continues to inspire people around the world.



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Knowledge Genius! - A Quiz Encyclopedia To Boost Your Brain (DK)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 196
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 8 and 12
Grade Level: 4 - 7



About the Book

A brilliant book that puts your general knowledge to the test: pick your subject, look at the pictures, and see if you can name them all.

A brilliant quiz book for clever kids - put your general knowledge to the test and boggle your family and friends with your brainpower!

Can you name the longest river in Europe? Do you know your skull from your sternum? Can you identify an Archaeopteryx and an Allosaurus? Can you recognize the flags of India and Italy?

You can!

Then what are you waiting for? Open the pages of Knowledge Genius! to find out what you know, and challenge yourself to learn even more!

With more than 60 topics, from across the encyclopedia, there's something for everyone. The pages are packed with eye-popping pictures - but do you know what they show? To help you, "Test Yourself" panels list what you're looking for. With three levels of difficulty, the challenge gets harder as you work your way from Starter, to Challenger, and finally the truly tricky Genius category. If you need it, there's a fun fact with every picture to give a helpful clue.

Take on the Knowledge Genius! brain-busting challenge!



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Illustrated Maths Dictionary, 4th Edition (Pearson)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 166
Language: English
Publisher: Pearson Education Australia
Age Range: 7 and Up



About the Book

This fourth edition of the best-selling Illustrated Maths Dictionary features a new design, new illustrations and the addition of computer terminology in the useful information section. The new edition comes with an electronic version of the dictionary for use on your computer.

Presenting the Illustrated Maths Dictionary 4th Edition, the revised and improved edition of Australia's best-selling mathematics dictionary by Judith De Klerk. New features in this fourth edition: new, cleaner design; computer terms with mathematical connotations; conversion tables; over fifty new entries. Together with the best features of previous editions: definitions written in simple language that children can understand but without losing accuracy; clear, precise and concise explanations of difficult terms; definitions that are supported by hundreds of examples and illustrations; a Useful Information section providing symbols, formulae and other supporting mathematical terms.

The Illustrated Maths Dictionary fourth edition is a comprehensive update of the most thorough mathematics dictionary for primary school students, student teachers and teachers in Australia.



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Human Body: A Visual Encyclopedia (DK)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 258
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 7 and Up
Grade Level: 2 and Up



About the Book

A Visual Encyclopedia and the first substantial human body encyclopedia aimed at young children, Human Body: A Visual Encyclopedia entertains and excites, while putting key biological information at young readers’ fingertips. Employing a dynamic visual approach, this children’s encyclopedia explains how the body works through pictures, making the subject matter accessible and intuitive to readers of all ages. The accompanying text is simple, lively, and packed with amazing facts and surprising stories that appeal to curious minds. Specially-commissioned 3-D imagery of the body systems and organs will delight every budding scientist and doctor!

What is the biggest organ? The smallest bone? The strongest muscle? Human Body: A Visual Encyclopedia will answer your child's questions, then show you how these body parts work. Find out how many miles your blood cells travel, and join them on a trip through the heart. Meet the engine room of the body: the beating heart, the brilliant brain, the amazing lungs, and the super skeleton. With 255 screens that explore the main systems of the body, let your child learn what makes their body tick.

Human Body: A Visual Encyclopedia is a comprehensive visual encyclopedia that puts all the key facts about the body at your fingertips in easily digested form.



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Geography: A Visual Encyclopedia (DK SMithsonian)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 306
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 9 and Up



About the Book

Created in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution, Geography: A Visual Encyclopedia explores every aspect of our world, from the North to the South Pole, and from the outer atmosphere to the fiery core and from natural processes to human impact.

Discover terrifying earthquakes, priceless gemstones, and storms that can destroy buildings. Understand how weather works, what causes the seasons, and the power of water to shape the landscape. Explore life on Earth, and countries and cultures from all around the world. Packed with facts, maps, explanations, illustrations, and photographs, Geography: A Visual Encyclopedia is the ultimate guide to our planet.


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First Space Encyclopedia - First Reference Book for Children (DK)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 138
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 7 and Up
Grade Level: 1 and Up



About the Book

Perfect first reference book for young astronomers. Reach for the stars in the updated First Space Encyclopedia!

Explore the planets and discover amazing facts about nearby galaxies. A delightful first reference book about space for young astronomers, First Space Encyclopedia takes readers on a journey through the universe, from the beginning of space itself to current space technology.

Find out what it takes to be an astronaut, what it is like to live in space, and what they take with them in their suitcases! Children can test their knowledge with quizzes, try out at-home space activities, learn how to find constellations in the night sky, and see the phases of the moon.

Zoom off into the galaxy and investigate all the planets, from Earth to Mars with First Space Encyclopedia.

Packed full of stunning photography, quizzes and amazing facts, children will become space experts in no time. Covering everything from observatories and rockets, to the solar system and the death of stars, children will discover all about space and space travel.

The First Space Encyclopedia is the perfect first reference book for children.



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First Science Encyclopedia (DK)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 138
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 6 and Up



About the Book

Help your child learn all about science with First Science Encyclopedia. Filled with fun science facts about many different subjects, from the human body and animals to facts about space and matter.

From the blood and breathing to rocks and minerals, kids will love getting to grips with this exciting encyclopedia.

Perfect for homework or just for fun, First Science Encyclopedia is the ideal starting place for young scientists aged 6 and up.



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First How Things Work Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition (DK)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 140
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 7 and Up



About the Book

All the most important science topics for kids, from magnets and sound waves to how planes and cars work, are simply explained in this fun and informative illustrated STEM book for children

Looking at the technology all around us-and then explaining how it works, the How Things Work Encyclopedia lifts the hood of a car engine, gets inside a TV set, and discovers the power of invisible microwaves. With close-ups, cutaways, and diagrams bringing the technology to life, and timelines illustrating the development of inventions, challenging curiosity quizzes and fascinating facts, the How Things Work Encyclopedia lets children really see and understand what's going on inside.

First How Things Work Encyclopedia covers everything a child needs to know. It follows the curriculum for grades 1 through 6 and provides a strong foundation for science and STEM learning through the rest of the school years. It’s the perfect homework help book to support children as they begin to learn about how things work in the world around them.



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Encyclopedia Of Space (DK)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 298
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 8 and Up



About the Book

Blast off into space to discover the galaxies and beyond with the new edition of this out-of-this-world reference

Send your child on an amazing journey into space. They'll see the Hubble telescope orbiting the Earth, discover the birth of our solar system and follow the search for life on Mars.

Packed with practical tips for the amateur astronomer, spectacular images from space, detailed charts and fantastic facts.

Perfect for home or school, there are even instructions on building a simple telescope.



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Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers (DK)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 746
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 9 and Up



About the Book

A must-have reference for all gardeners, this illustrated guide for  selecting plants, planning a greenhouse, or a whole garden, is an  essential resource for identifying plants and flowers.

Since its first publication in 1987, the AHS Encyclopedia of Plants & Flowers has sold nearly three million copies worldwide.

Packed with 8,000 plants for every climate — inside and out — from trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, biennials, bulbs, water plants, and cacti, the AHS Encyclopedia of Plants & Flowers is a must-have reference for all gardeners!

This fully revised and updated edition features a brighter, clearer design and improved navigation — cataloging plants by color, season, and size — that makes the book more intuitive for the reader.

The American Horticultural Society (AHS) is one of the oldest national gardening organizations in the country. Since 1922, they have provided America's gardeners with the highest quality gardening and horticultural education possible.



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Encyclopedia (DK)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 162
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 9 and Up



About the Book

This book will ask you a lots of tricky questions.

The pages of this book have special features that will show you how to get your hands on as much information as possible!

Look out for these:

- The curiosity quiz will get you searching through each chapter for the answers.
- Page referenced tell you where to look for more information on a subject.
- Every page is color coded to show you which chapter it is in.

Activities show you how you can try things our for yourself.



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Earth Matters: An Encyclopedia of Ecology (DK)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 258
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 9 and Up



About the Book

With a biome-by-biome structure that mirrors Mother Nature's own design, Our Earth Matters is a celebration of our fragile Earth, a warning to protect it, and an inspiring source book full of ideas for making a positive change.

The book begins with a brief history of our planet's birth and development, revealing how an astonishingly unlikely series of accidents made Earth the only planet in the universe known to be suitable for life. As life flourished and spread, it changed the planet and created the "biosphere." Scientists divide the biosphere into global ecosystems or biomes such as Desert, Ocean, Tropical Forest, and Grassland.

Earth's delicate ecology is the unifying theme. Each section explores the unique ecological structure of a biome and reveals how human interference can upset the balance and damage the life-support systems upon which our existence depends Reference pages make up the first part of each section, with maps showing the extent of the biome, and spreads on climate, natural history, and ecology explaining how the biome works. Subsequent spreads explore the threats arising from human activity and show how positive efforts can often overcome the threats and preserve the biome. Throughout the book, spectacular and intimate photography showcases the living world's endless diversity and beauty, providing a compelling visual argument to support the book's core message.

- Parents' Choice Gold Award in Nonfiction category (2008)

- SSLI Honor Book Science K-6 (2008)

- Notable Social Studies Trade Book (2008)

- 2009 Santa Monica Public Library Green Prize for Sustainable Literature Award in the Youth
   Reference category


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Disney's Junior Encyclopedia of Animated Characters: Disney and Pixar Films





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 198
Language: English
Publisher: The Viking Press
Age Range: 5 and 12



About the Book

Inside this fun and comprehensive book, you'll find all the information you ever wanted to know about your favorite Disney animated characters. Did you know that O'Malley, the alley cat from The Aristocats, is actually named Abraham DeLacey Giuseppe Casey Thomas O'Malley or that Mickey Mouse has had many different careers, including firefighter, astronaut, detective, and truck driver? Don't be left in the dark-get the inside scoop on Aladdin, Goofy, Anastasia and Drizella, Peter Pan, and many more. Filled with fun facts, cool trivia, and hilarious quotes from the characters, this junior encyclopedia is fun for the whole family!

Never fear! All the answers are here, inside the Disney Junior Encyclopedia of animated Characters. it's filled with fun facts and cool trivia about the best-loves Disney and Disney / Pixar personalities, plus many of their famous and funny quotes. So look up your favorites and get the inside scoop. Impress your friends and annoy your family! With this entertaining book, you'll learn everything there is to know about your favorite animated stars.



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Children's Illustrated Encyclopedia - 25th Year Anniversary Edition (DK)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 602
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Edition: 25th Anniversary Edition
Age Range: 9 and Up



About the Book

With more than 380 fascinating topics over 600 pages, this must-have children's encyclopedia is perfect for curious young minds aged 9 and over.

Covering more than 380 topics from dinosaurs to digital technology, this highly visual guide engages young readers with photographic spreads and illustrations annotated with amazing trivia. Featuring full-color photographs, maps, cutaway diagrams, charts, and more, Children's Illustrated Encyclopedia is written in a clear and child-friendly style with updates that include recent space missions, scientific breakthroughs, and the latest significant events. Children's Illustrated Encyclopedia is perfect for reports, homework, and independent research.

Ideal for projects, or just for fun, this fact-filled kids' book of general knowledge features bite-size chunks on the Arctic and Aztecs, X-rays and zoos, plus everything in between. From glaciers, insects, and myths to scientists, space missions and world wars, this comprehensive encyclopedia is brimming with topics to wow young readers.

DK's Children's Illustrated Encyclopedia brings history, nature, geography, and science to life with a clear, child-friendly style and more than 3,000 illustrations, photos, cut-aways, and maps. It has been fully updated to include all the latest political, social, and cultural events as well as scientific breakthroughs.

With 3 million copies sold since its first edition, Children's Illustrated Encyclopedia covers everything a kid needs to know.



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My Very Important World: For Little Learners Who Wants To Know About The World (DK)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 228
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 5 and 9



About the Book

This children's encyclopedia of discovery will inspire little learners to wonder about the world around them.

Our world is an amazing place. It's full of rivers, mountains, forests, and too many other amazing places to count - but that's not all. There's also families, friends, animals, music, technology, language, games, and all other things that make life wonderful. My Very Important World is a celebration of our world and what it's like to live in it.

Unlike an atlas, this encyclopedia of discovery will entertain, educate, and inspire readers to wonder about the world around them. On one page they'll read about their body and brain, on another they'll learn about languages, sporting events, or the environment, and on others, they can marvel at wonders of the Earth such as fiery volcanoes, sprawling cities, or a place called "The Chocolate Hills."

On one page children will read about their body and brain, on another they'll learn about sporting events from around the globe, and on others, they can marvel at wonders of the Earth including The Great Wall of China, awe-inspiring Giant's Causeway, and the beautiful Rainbow Mountains of Peru.

My Very Important World makes a beautiful gift book with a padded jacket and colorful illustrations and images.

Discover where the coldest place on Earth is, how many languages there are, why we sometimes feel scared, and much, much more.

There's a big wide world out there - so turn the pages to explore it.



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Children's Encyclopedia: General Knowledge





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 114
Language: English
Publisher: V & S Publishers
Age Range: 9 - 15



About the Book

This book aims to enhance the General Knowledge of all its readers, particularly the student fraternity. It is honest effort towards covering all genres of general awareness that may come handy for contestants of various competitive examinations, such as:

• Civil services & State Civil Services

• Bank PO

• Combined Defence Services

• Indian Engineering Services

• Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Examination

• National Defence Academy

• Staff Selection Commission

• Railway Recruitment Board

• LIC Administrative Examination

• MBA, MCA Entrance Examinations

• TOEFL or the Test of English as a Foreign Language

• IELTS or International English Language Testing System

• GMAT or the Graduate Management Admission Test & CAT or the Common Admission Test and and 
  much more.

The book has been broadly divided into different chapters based on the subjects of study mentioned above to make it as reader-friendly as possible. At the end of the book, is a combined series of Multiple Choice Questions or MCQs which is a unique mix of all the chapters to provide a thorough revision of the entire book.

Hence readers, the book is a real treasure trove of valuable information for all, particularly the youngsters in schools and colleges – and all those who aspire to make it big in their lives!

A regular revision of all chapters and latest editions of the book is advised to keep up to date with information of all kinds. We wish all aspirants good luck for their future endeavors.



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Capcom 30th Anniversary Character Encyclopedia (DK)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 216
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 7 - 12



About the Book

Full of facts, statistics, and historical information, the Capcom 30th Anniversary Character Encyclopedia will offer any fan of Capcom’s illustrious library of video games insight and background for all of their favorite characters and video game series.

The Capcom 30th Anniversary Character Encyclopedia celebrates Capcom’s 30 years in the industry and gives fans concise information about every major Capcom character, their key artwork, statistics, background information, and interesting notes on the history of each character and game franchise. Including almost 200 characters from the Capcom family, this Character Encyclopedia sheds new light on these characters in a way nothing else does!

Established in 1983, Capcom is one of the world's most well-known video game publishers and is recognized for creating many important game franchises, such as Mega Man™, Resident Evil™, and Street Fighter™.



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Big Book of Knowledge (DK)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 482
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 8 and Up



About the Book

The perfect encyclopedia for any information-hungry kid who wants to boost their general knowledge, this pocket-sized book is packed full of facts.

From earthquakes to Marco Polo, magnets to how the brain works, this fully updated 400-page book of knowledge covers just about every topic that a curious child will want to learn about.

Ever wondered how the roots of a plan can grow through solid rock? Or what life is like on the surface of Venus? Maybe you want to know how long it takes a drop of blood to travel around your body or how a solar power plant works? No matter the question, the Big Book of Knowledge has the answer.

The perfect resource for school-aged children, this book will be a reference point for years’ worth of homework, research, and school projects. Updated photography and illustration are combined to show what others only tell you. Annotation points out the details that you might miss at first and gives you a detailed overview of every subject you can think of.

A whole world of discovery awaits in the Big Book of Knowledge, and it will keep curious kids endlessly entertained and captivated.



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Animals: A Visual Encyclopedia (DK Smithsonian)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 306
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 7 and Up



About the Book

Animals: A Visual Encyclopedia reveals the wonders of the animal kingdom. A visual celebration of the natural world, Animals: A Visual Encyclopedia introduces readers to animals from all over the planet, showcasing the wildebeest migration across East Africa to the feeding frenzies of hammerhead sharks. Learn about different species, habitats, and much more!

An A-Z of the fiercest, friendliest and fastest animals in the world

From aardvarks to zebras, there are billions of animals around the world. Bring your child face to face with the best of them.

They'll meet the deadliest, largest, friendliest, fastest and downright strangest animals known to man, and discover what they look like, where they live, what they do, what they eat and what life is like for their young. There are thousands of facts to find, maps, fantastic photographs and a 'tree of life' that shows you how animals are related to each other - including us!

Bats and beetles, lions and lemurs, frogs and falcons, fish, flies, whales and snails: they're all here in the ultimate animal encyclopedia for children.



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