In the Kingfisher First Encyclopedia, children can easily study more than 100 popular topics using the alphabetically arranged entries. Information is presented in clearly written text with vocabulary appropriate for young readers. Cross-reference boxes link related entries, and children will enjoy using them to find their favorite topics throughout the book. Exciting color illustrations and photographs aid understanding and fill each page with interest.

This fun and interactive first reference book for younger readers includes more than sixty hands-on activities, experiments, and step-by-step illustrations covering a variety of nonfiction subjects arranged thematically for easy use. Excite children's curiosity on a wide range of topics including space, geography, prehistoric life, natural history, and the human body. Featuring informative, age-appropriate text, an index, and colorful illustrations throughout, this book is guaranteed to capture children's imaginations about the world we live in.

This seriously silly collection of school humor is sure to make students snicker and teachers titter. There are laugh-out-loud jokes about every subject, plus school lunches, homework, and of course, teachers! Contains over 100 wacky jokes, all illustrated with hilarious line drawings.

The Concise Geography Encyclopedia maps every corner of the world -- from the icy waters of Antarctica to the deserts of Africa, from the high mountains of the Americas to the snowfields and jungles of Asia. Each country is illustrated with a three-dimensional computer-generated map using the latest satellite data. Comprehensive information, including physical features, vegetation, highest mountains, coastlines, and cities, is featured, and expert text explains key facts and geographic influences that shaped each country. Basic information, such as area, population, flag, official language, currency, religion, and main exports, is given in fact panels at the beginning of each entry. An opening section, "The Physical Earth" provides an overview of all of the forces that have shaped the formation of the world over millions of years.

This newly revised and updated dictionary offers comprehensive and up-to-date coverage, with more than 12,000 definitions. Entries have been carefully written for children ages nine to fourteen and include lively and helpful example sentences that clarify usage. More than 200 clearly labeled, informative full-color illustrations further aid comprehension. Detail-packed entries include multiple definitions and pronunciation guides, as well as irregular plural forms, alternate spellings, and verb forms. The Kingfisher Illustrated Pocket Dictionary is perfect for using at home or carrying to school.

Another great easy-to-use resource, this convenient pocket thesaurus has more than 5,000 revised and updated alphabetical entries and hundreds of associated words and cross-references that offer vocabulary-building synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms. Clear example sentences help ensure correct usage, making this an appealing and accessible book for children, especially those who love crossword puzzles and word games. An invaluable sixteen-page section of supplementary information at the back explains how to get the most out of this thesaurus.

The newly revised Kingfisher First Encyclopedia of Animals is the perfect reference for children who are just learning to look up information for themselves. The entries are clearly presented with simple, informative text and more than 1,500 exciting color illustrations and photographs, arranged thematically by animal group. Cross-reference boxes help readers move through the book and find related topics of interest. Covering mammals, reptiles, birds, insects, amphibians, and sea creatures, with an introductory chapter on general topics such as habitat, migration, and conservation, The Kingfisher First Encyclopedia of Animals is just the thing for young zoologists on their first research mission.

This hilarious collection of 365 jokes will keep readers in stitches all year long. There are special seasonal jokes for holidays, as well as silly (but real) observances such as Talk Like a Pirate Day (September 19). The funny line drawings illustrating each joke are guaranteed to start each day with a smile.