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The Kingfisher Children's Encyclopedia Hardcover – November 11, 2004
This new edition of the popular The Kingfisher Children's Encyclopedia covers an astoundingly broad range of subjects from Australian Aborigines, balloons and airships, and the latest computer innovations, to an understanding of the universe, warfare, women's rights, and an examination of x-rays and zoology.
The encyclopedia is alphabetically organized with headwords arranged in the top left-hand corner of every page. Authoritative text offers thorough coverage of each subject, while bright and informative original artwork, photographs, and captions really maximize the learning potential and enhance the textual information. Cross-reference boxes encourage further reading, while fact and chronology boxes provide clear, quick reference points for homework and fact-checking. A fact-finder at the back of the encyclopedia has a timeline of key historical events and personalities from around the world.
- Reading age10 - 14 years
- Print length480 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade level4 - 6
- Dimensions8.9 x 1.7 x 10.8 inches
- PublisherKingfisher
- Publication dateNovember 11, 2004
- ISBN-100753457679
- ISBN-13978-0753457672
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The first edition was published in 1998, and this second edition claims to be "revised and updated." The "Factfinder" section includes one sentence on the 2001 terrorist attacks in the U.S and a brief reference to the 2003 Columbia space-shuttle disaster. A few articles reflect twenty-first-century events: the 2001 overthrow of the Taliban, the UN 2003 Security Council deliberations on Iraq and subsequent American-led coalition attacks, and the doping scandals of the 2000 Olympics. The Olympics article incorrectly identifies Mark Spitz as holding the record for the most medals won by an athlete during one Olympics. Other articles, notably Computer, Internet, and Space exploration, have not been expanded beyond 1998.
Equally effective for schoolwork or leisure browsing, this title offers introductory material suitable for novice researchers. It also provides significant value for a modest price. Homes, schools, and public libraries that don't already own a one-volume reference, such as the more comprehensive Scholastic Children's Encyclopedia [RBB O 15 04], may want to consider this visually enticing, accessible work. Kathleen McBroom
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- Publisher : Kingfisher; Updated edition (November 11, 2004)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 480 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0753457679
- ISBN-13 : 978-0753457672
- Reading age : 10 - 14 years
- Grade level : 4 - 6
- Item Weight : 5 pounds
- Dimensions : 8.9 x 1.7 x 10.8 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #4,270,256 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #905 in Children's Encyclopedias (Books)
- #1,286 in Encyclopedias for Children
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