Reference Works (20 items)

By David Burnie | Ages 7-18

Ages 5-11

This one-volume encyclopedia with nearly 1000 entries offers detailed information about science. It contains practical advice for school projects and experiments, encouraging the natural creativity and curiosity of youngsters. Illustrated with full-color photos, drawings, charts, and graphs.

By National Geographic | Ages 8-18

National Geographic "Student Atlas of the World" "Winner of the" Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children (NSTA/CBC) Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (NCSS/CBC) Parent's Guide to Children's Media Award This completely revised and expanded edition of the award-winning, best-se...

By DK Publishing | Ages 6-11

An inspiring new addition to the First Reference series, the DK First Animal Encyclopedia is loaded with spectacular photographs showing animal habits and habitats. From aardvark to zebra, this book is packed with fascinating facts about animals, giving children a wonderful head start on learning...

By DK Publishing | Ages 7-14

Towering palm trees; rain forest flowers that grow in treetops; glowing 'bioluminescent' fish; majestic striped tigers; playful harbor seals. These are just a few of the wondrous species you'll meet in this deluxe encyclopedia! Packed with lavish color photography and fascinating sidebars, it fea...

By Robert Dinwiddie | Ages 7-18

Continuing in the bestselling tradition of Animal and Earth, DK brings you Universe - a truly definitive guide that takes you on a tour from the Solar System to the farthest limits of space.

By David Burnie | Ages 7-18

Meet an amazing menagerie of creatures on this breathtaking safari through the animal kingdom. The Kingfisher Illustrated Animal Encyclopedia spans the earth from pole to pole, covering 2,000 animals from the tiniest protozoan to the mightiest mammal. Special feature panels focus on various aspec...

By David Macaulay | Ages 8-14

Did you know that the principle behind the zipper also governed the building of the pyramids? Discover concepts behind inventions and technologies in this visually entertaining reference book. Provides comprehensive coverage of the workings of hundreds of machines and devices - holograms, airplan...

By John Allen | Ages 10-18

From McGraw-Hill Contemporary Learning Series, the STUDENT ATLAS volumes combine full-color maps and data sets to introduce students to the importance of the connections between geography and other areas of study such as world politics, environmental issues, and economic development. These themat...

By Jane Bingham | Ages 7-18

Combining text with photographs and illustrations, this book provides children with a global view of history, from the creation of the Earth to the beginning of the 21st century. It also includes hundreds of web site addresses for further research. It features easy access to Web sites and free do...