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Showing posts with label Dictionary & Encyclopedia2. Show all posts

The Visual Dictionary of Universe & Earth





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 176
Language: English
Publisher: QA International
Age Range: 7 - 12



About the Book

The Visual Dictionary of Universe and Earth takes the reader into a fascinating journey through cosmos to discover celestial bodies, astronomical observation equipment and astronautics, and then provides a complete view of our planet through geography, geology, meteorology and environment.

Convenient and affordable, this book is the perfect tool to improve your knowledge of our world!



The Visual Dictionary of Transportation





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 176
Language: English
Publisher: QA International
Age Range: 7 - 12



About the Book

The Visual Dictionary of Transportation gives readers the chance to explore ancient and modern transport, on road, rails, water, or in the air.

Convenient and affordable, this book is the perfect tool to discover the fascinating world of transport!



The Visual Dictionary of The Human Being





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 176
Language: English
Publisher: QA International
Age Range: 7 - 12



About the Book

The Visual Dictionary of Human Being lets you discover the structure of the human body and its constitutive organs, and have a look to equipment used to ensure everybody’s health and well-being.

Convenient and affordable, this book is the best reference tool to explore all aspects of human beings!




The Visual Dictionary of Sports & Games





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 176
Language: English
Publisher: QA International
Age Range: 7 - 12



About the Book

The Visual Dictionary of Sports and Games describes installations and pieces of equipment used for the most popular sport activities, and presents a selection of widely-known classical games.

Convenient and affordable, this book is the perfect tool to explore in depth the universe of sports and games!



The Visual Dictionary of Science & Energy





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 176
Language: English
Publisher: QA International
Age Range: 7 - 12



About the Book

The Visual Dictionary of Science and Energy takes the reader into a fascinating journey through pure science (chemistry, physics, mathematics) and the main sources of energy: geothermal and fossil energy, hydrÅ’lectricity, nuclear energy, solar energy and wind energy.

Convenient and affordable, this book is the perfect tool to discover the exciting world of science and energy!


The Visual Dictionary of Plants & Gardening





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 174
Language: English
Publisher: QA International
Age Range: 7 - 12



About the Book

The Visual Dictionary of Plants and Gardening brings you into the fascinating world of vegetables, from ferns to mosses, flowering plants or trees, and presents tools used to cultivate ornamental or food plants.

Convenient and affordable, this book is an ideal reference tool to get useful information on vegetables and their culture!



The Visual Dictionary of Illustration





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 292
Language: English
Publisher: AVA Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 9 and Up



About the Book

The Visual Dictionary of Illustration is a comprehensive guide to the numerous terms associated with, and used within, the field of illustration.

Over 250 terms are explained and contextualized, with concise definitions accompanied by examples taken from traditional and contemporary illustration.

The dictionary covers traditional terms still in current usage as well as modern terminology such as Raster and Punk. It also includes a wide variety of practical terms, such as Collage, Woodcut and Storyboard, as well as movements and styles including Dada, Surrealism, and Romanticism.



The Visual Dictionary of House & Do-It-Yourself





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 176
Language: English
Publisher: QA International
Age Range: 7 - 12



About the Book

The Visual Dictionary of House and Do-It-Yourself explores a house's structure, components and furniture, as well as carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electricity and painting tools for common construction or repair work.

Convenient and affordable, this book is the perfect tool to familiarize yourself with your house!



The Visual Dictionary of Food & Kitchen





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 176
Language: English
Publisher: QA International
Age Range: 7 - 12



About the Book

The Visual Dictionary of Food and Kitchen gives readers the opportunity to discover foodstuffs from all around the world and to familiarize themselves with tools used to prepare, preserve or eat food.

Convenient and affordable, this book is the perfect tool to expand your knowledge of the fascinating universe of food and kitchen!



The Visual Dictionary of Communications & Office Automation





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 176
Language: English
Publisher: QA International
Age Range: 7 - 12



About the Book

The Visual Dictionary of Communications and Office Automation looks into information networks and mediums of the modern world, and explores electronic and computer tools of today's office.

Convenient and affordable, this book is the perfect tool to understand modern communication technologies!



The Visual Dictionary of Clothing & Personal Adornment





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 176
Language: English
Publisher: QA International
Age Range: 7 - 12



About the Book

The Visual Dictionary of Clothing and Personal Adornment presents past and present clothes, from here or elsewhere, and describes accessories and small objects used in everyday life. Convenient and affordable, this book is an ideal reference tool to rediscover many familiar objects!



The Visual Dictionary of Art & Architecture





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 178
Language: English
Publisher: QA International
Age Range: 7 - 12



About the Book

The Visual Dictionary of Art and Architecture takes the reader into a fascinating journey through fine arts, graphic arts, performing arts, photography, music, crafts and classic or modern architecture. Convenient and affordable, this book is the perfect tool to discover the exciting world of art and architecture!



The Visual Dictionary of Animal Kingdom





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 176
Language: English
Publisher: QA International
Age Range: 7 - 12



About the Book

The Visual Dictionary of Animal Kingdom takes the reader on a fascinating voyage into well and less known groups of animals: simple organisms, echinoderms, insects, arachnids, mollusks, crustaceans, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Convenient and affordable, this book is the perfect tool to appreciate the diversity of animal kingdom!



The Presidents: Visual Encyclopedia (DK Smithsonian)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 212
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 9 - 12
Grade Level: 4 - 7



About the Book

Explore the lives of Americas 45 presidents, as well as notable first ladies, famous speeches, and major constitutional events, with this visual reference guide to the leaders of the United States.

From George Washington to Donald Trump, The Presidents Visual Encyclopedia presents a unique insight into life in the White House. More than 150 easy-to-read entries cover the presidents, first ladies, the Louisiana Purchase, the Gettysburg Address, and more, and over 200 fascinating photographs add to kids knowledge of these leaders and the key moments that defined their time in office.

Created in association with the Smithsonian Institution, The Presidents Visual Encyclopedia is the perfect one-stop reference guide, teaching kids all they need to know about the history of the United States and the remarkable impact our country has had on the rest of the world.



The New Children's Encyclopedia (DK)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 300
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 8 - 12



About the Book

This easy-to-use, richly photographed encyclopedia puts the wider world in context and allows young readers to explore to their hearts' content. Great for visual learners and ESL students, and for any child who loves pictures and words, The New Children's Encyclopedia is sure to become a classic for home and school use.

Covering key curriculum topics including geography, physics, biology, chemistry, history, science, and technology, The New Children's Encyclopedia is created and verified by a board of experts to ensure the utmost, objective accuracy. Hundreds of accessible and fun, flashcard-style facts provide key information making it easy to learn about animals, famous historical figures, planets, climate change, and more. With stunning photography and innovative graphics, The New Children's Encyclopedia is an unparalleled, irreplaceable family reference book that will engage children's natural curiosity about the world around them.



The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Warfare from Ancient Egypt to Iraq (DK)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 514
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 9 and Up



About the Book

The most wide-ranging and visually arresting history of wars and warfare ever published, War: Definitive Visual Guide documents every major war or significant period of conflict in over 5,000 years of human history.

A must-have reference gift for military enthusiasts and general readers alike, no other book about warfare contains such a diverse selection of imagery including contemporary paintings and photographs, objects and artifacts, and specially commissioned artworks, maps, and diagrams.

War: Definitive Visual Guide includes a comprehensive directory of every major war, thematic spreads examining broader topics within the history of warfare, from the role of mercenaries, communications, and the treatment of wounded soldiers, and personal accounts and objects from soldiers and civilians that bring to life the human experience of battle.

From the earliest known Wars in Sumeria and Ancient Egypt War to the occupation of Iraq, War: Definitive Visual Guide combines a coherent and compelling spread-by-spread historical narrative with a wealth of supporting features to recount the epic 5,000-year story of warfare and combat through the ages.



The Fun Knowledge Encyclopedia





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 366
Language: English
Publisher: LAK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 9 and Up



About the Book

The Crazy Stories Behind the World's Most Interesting Facts.

Have you ever wondered what happens to luggage that goes unclaimed at the airport? How about the origin of naming hurricanes after people? For a behind-the-scenes look at some of the craziest, interesting, and need-to-know facts, we’ve got you covered with The Fun Knowledge Encyclopedia: The Crazy Stories Behind the World’s Most Interesting Facts. The audiobook contains hundreds of trivia facts and stories, ranging from the interesting and informative, to the simply outrageous.

Are you the trivia buff in your friend group? Maybe you’re just always hoping to learn more random facts to keep up your sleeve. Whether you’re a regular trivia fanatic or someone looking for a fun audiobook to listen to, this audiobook goes beyond the scope of general knowledge into some of the most interesting facts and intriguing trivia tidbits out there.

Everyone can use some fun facts in their life! No other fact audiobooks cover anything and everything – from the most insane rent agreement in New York history, to the way in which the Titanic disaster could potentially have been averted. The knowledge encyclopedia you’ve been searching for is finally here.

Learn how much a hot dog cart permit costs in New York City, and explore some of the oddest houses in the world. The Fun Knowledge Encyclopedia: The Crazy Stories Behind the World’s Most Interesting Facts is the trivia audiobook of all trivia audiobooks. Find everything you’ve ever wanted, but never quite needed to know, all under one cover.



The Colour Encyclopedia of Incredible Aeroplanes (DK)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 366
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 9 and Up



About the Book

Covering everything from the Spitfire through to the latest in passenger and military aircraft, this book tells you everything you ever wanted to know about the aeronautical world.

From my old chariot the Spitfire right through to the Aircanad BD-19 RGS, you'll find everything you ever wanted to know. Pick up technical bits and bobs from the specification of every plane, to country of origin, type, performance and climb rate (I know you'll be interested in that!) as well as nerve-tingling quotes from many of my old muckers.

See the whites of pilots eyes in jolly aeroplane shots from every angle - watch them zooming through the sky and from every enticing angle.

A proper, old-fashioned book with cloth binding and hundreds of handsome pictures, it's a damned attractive package.

Chocs away!



Super Shark Encyclopedia: And Other Creatures of the Deep (DK)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 210
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 8 - 12



About the Book

Super Shark Encyclopedia uncovers the secrets of the oceans by exploring a remarkable array of 80 sharks and other sea creatures — from Barrel Shrimp to Blue Sharks, Starfish to Bat Fish, and Hammerhead Sharks to Sand-tiger Sharks, plus surfing penguins, deep-sea monsters, rays, eels and more.

Packed with jaw-dropping facts about animal behavior and anatomy, new x-ray artworks utilize cross-sections and strip layers away to show key anatomical features in detail. It showcases record-breaking animals, such as the deadliest predators and the most venomous creatures, and explains how and why their bodies work the way they do. With its combination of spectacular photography and clear yet authoritative text, Super Shark Encyclopedia is the ultimate visual guide to the oceans' most incredible stories.



Super Nature Encyclopedia: The 100 Most Incredible Creatures on the Planet (DK)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 258
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 9 - 12



About the Book

Super Nature Encyclopedia spotlights the wow factor in the natural world, taking you behind the scenes and "under the skin" of animals to uncover the secrets of their behavior and anatomy. How can a cheetah accelerate from 0-40 mph in three seconds? What is that alien-like set of jaws in a moray eel's throat for? How do termites build cooling systems into their homes? Super Nature Encyclopedia takes the most fascinating and surprising stories and explores them in remarkable visual detail.

How can a cheetah accelerate from zero to forty miles per hour in three seconds? How do termites build cooling systems into their homes? What is that Alien-like set of jaws in a moray eel's mouth for? These questions and more are explored in Super Nature Encyclopedia, an interactive look at the "wow" factor of the natural world -- spotlighting Great White Sharks, African Elephants, Emperor Moths, Howler Monkeys and more of the world's most fascinating and surprising animals in remarkable detail. Visualized with incredible 3D animal models with cross-sections and strip layers, readers can explore every essential detail of the animals' anatomical features and learn why their bodies work the way they do.