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Britannica Discovery Library (12 Vol) 
Give the young learner in your life the wonderful gift of knowledge. The Britannica Discovery Library is a charming, lavishly illustrated, 12-volume set of "concepts and values" books specifically created for young learners ages 3 - 6. Children are introduced to various texts and genres, including rhymes, narratives, puzzles, and riddles. Key vocabulary words are highlighted throughout and defined at the back of each volume. The set is ideal for pre-readers and early readers as each volume contains activities to build thinking and comprehension skills and a glossary to build language skills. The Britannica Discovery Library has been chosen as a winner of the 2007 Teacher's Choice Award. The series goes beyond the obvious to encourage true learning and integration of knowledge.
ĦE 12 Volumes
ĦE 600 Pages
ĦE Full colour illustrations and
ĦE photographs on each page
ĦE Vocabulary builder
ĦE Parent and teacher guide included
Binding: Hardcover
Volumes: 12 (240x200x120mm)
Pages: 600
ISBN: 978-1-59339-103-4
Weight: 4.5kg
Basic learning concepts include Animals, Colors, Shapes, Sounds, Time, and more.
Specially commissioned illustrations and full-color photos give each page a visual representation of the text.
Each volume explores one subject in-depth and contains a glossary so children can learn to look up new words and concepts.
- The Me Book
- Me and You
- Colors
- Shapes
- Sounds
- Words
- Numbers
- Time
- Animals
- The World Around Us
- People and Places
- Just for Fun
"...engaging, well written, and there's sure to be something for every learner..."
- Teachers; Choice Review
"This set lays the groundwork for important school readiness skills and concepts, connecting every fact to the real world and explaining ideas that most concept books take for granted."
-Kathy MacMillan, Library/Media Specialist, Maryland School for the Deaf
"The strength of the series is that a child can literally open any book to any page and get a brief informative "snapshot" of information that is likely to invite discussion and lead to further exploration."
-Mary Hynes-Berry, Ph.D, Erikson Institute for Early Childhood Development
Britannica Illustrated Science Library (16 Vol)
Binding: Hardcover
Volumes: 16
Pages: 1,664
Images: 16,000
ISBN: 978-1-59339-382-3
Weight: 10 kg
2009 Teachers' Choice Award Winner!
The Britannica Illustrated Science Library is a visually compelling set that covers earth science, life science, and physical science in 16 volumes. Created for grades 5-9, each volume provides an overview on the subject and thoroughly explains it through detailed and powerful graphics, turning complex subjects into visual information that students can quickly grasp. Students will be captivated by more than 16,000 unforgettable imagesĦXover 1,000 per volumeĦXthat simplify and engage, ultimately providing a thorough understanding of each important topic. Each volume contains an Index and a glossary with full definitions for vocabulary help.
"This set would make a superb addition to any school or public library. Since it also invites browsing for pleasure, even a single volume would make a great gift for a Grade 5 - 9 child at home."
- Hazel Cameron, PACCAR Corporate Lib., Bellevue, WA Library Journal 4/1/2008
- Volcanoes and Earthquakes
- Invertebrates
- Universe
- Rocks and Minerals
- Weather and Climate
- Evolution and Genetics
- Plants, Algae, and Fungi
- Fish and Amphibians
- Reptiles and Dinosaurs
- Birds
- Mammals
- Human Body I
- Human Body II
- Energy and Movement
- Technology
- Space Exploration
Britannica Student Encyclopedia (16 Vol)
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Entertaining and informative, the new Britannica Student Encyclopedia helps middle school children gain a better understanding of the world. More than 2,250 captivating articles are the perfect resource for homework help and assignments and for satisfying the curiosity of young learners. Children are sure to immerse themselves in 2,700 photos, charts, and tables that help explain concepts and subjects, as well as 1,200 maps and flags from across the globe. |
ĦE New Release
ĦE 2,250 articles
ĦE 2,700 illustrations
ĦE A-Z format
ĦE Timelines
ĦE Did you know
ĦE Charts & tables
ĦE Explore
Binding: Hardcover
Volumes: 16
Pages: 2,900
Illustrations: 2,700
ISBN: 978-1-59339-300-7
Weight: 14kg
A variety of articlesĦXincluding Africa, beetle, Beijing, Mt.Fuji, Great Barrier Reef, ice skating, kite, memory, New Zealand, papaya, Pablo Picasso, J.K. Rowling, the Williams sisters, and much, much moreĦXwill appeal to all students. A perfect resource for homework, assignments, or just browsing.
A clear organization offers students several ways of looking up information, including A-Z articles, an introduction on how to use the features of the set, and a separate, comprehensive index volume. Content is clearly divided into color-coded sections to help students find information easily.
Timelines, "More to explore," and "Did you know?" features intrigue children and encourage them to keep learning, questioning, and wondering.
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More than 2,250 captivating articles
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More than 2,700 photos, charts, and tables that organize information and recap important details
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1,200 maps and flagcovering all nations of the world
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Hundreds of original illustrations
What teachers are saying about this:
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"The reading level and text features of this set were very appropriate to elementary school. It is sturdy and durable, easy to read and information is clearly presented."
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"I like the idea of having print instead of computer sites in the hands of my students. I feel it is vital to encourage them to seek a variety of resources for research purposes. Therefore, using this set enabled my students to see the value of written documentation on a variety of subjects."
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"I like the use of text features and color throughout each book. The print was easy to read so that it does not intimidate elementary students."
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"The students were able to use the books without any difficulty."
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"The students learned of different resources and ABC order."
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"I used these books to teach note taking. Students researched a state and used index cards to record important information."
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"Research skills, reading, comprehension and new ways of acquiring text so that it was usable in their reports and presentations were learned."
Compton's by Britannica 2008 (26 Vol)
Encourage research, fact-finding, and discovery with an engaging encyclopedia created specially for ages 10 to 17. Compton's by Britannica, with extensive revision for 2008, has thousands of updates to cover today's world plus hundreds of stunning new photographs and updated maps, providing students with the accurate information they need for school projects and homework. Curious minds can find the facts they need fast, and they will also enjoy the set's unique featuresĦXsuch as Exploring and Here and ThereĦXthat will keep them inquiring, uncovering, and learning.
ĦE 37,000 articles
ĦE 22,500 illustrations
ĦE The fact-index
ĦE Here and there
ĦE Exploring
ĦE Profiles
ĦE Fact finders
ĦE Timelines
Binding: Hardcover
Volumes: 26 (260x195x580mm)
Pages: 11,000
Illustrations: 23,000
ISBN: 978-1-59339-384-7
Weight: 28kg
New and revised articles include electronic games, the English Channel, Jennifer Hudson, Steve Irwin, parliament, planets, rainforest, and other essential topics.
Extensive Coverage of School Subjects:
With content keyed to National Curriculum Standards and benchmarks.
Profiles:
Biographies and glossary terms related to the article.
Visually Engaging:
Readers will be captivated by 23,000 maps, charts, tables, and images -- including hundreds of new photos.
Time Lines:
Outlines that illustrate the broad sweep of events.
Previews:
Tables of contents in longer articles that help readers quickly locate major subdivisions.
Volume 26ĦXThe Fact-Index:
A mini-encyclopedia with more than 29,800 short articles, as well as a standard index.
- Pages: 11,000
- Other Content:23,000 maps, charts, tables, and images
Encyclopaedia Britannica (32 Vol)
ĦE Revised and updated content
ĦE 32 volumes with over 44 million words
ĦE 24,283 illustrations,maps, photos with
ĦE over 500 new additions
ĦE Over 65,000 articles
Binding: Hardcover (Heirloom Black)
Volumes: 32 (290x220x1400mm)
Pages: 32,640
ISBN: 978-1-59339-292-5
Weight: 65kg
Updated in 2007, the Britannica Encyclopedia Set is packed with detailed articles on almost any subject imaginable. New and revised articles include Samuel Alito, bird flu, Celia Cruz, Ebonics, intelligent design, mathematics, open source, post-traumatic stress disorder, Rembrandt, John Roberts, Jerry Rice, Sikhism, virtual reality, Denzel Washington, and more.
32 volumes are packed with 44 million words covering the breadth of human knowledge. Over 4,000 expert contributors contributed to the 65,000 articles that make up this indispensable reference.
Compelling Images:
More than 24,000 carefully researched and selected photos, maps, and illustrations hold the interest of readers.
Fascinating Biographies:
Learn about historical people, celebrities, political leaders, and other important figures, ranging from Ansel Adams to Lance Armstrong to Pocahontas. Over 23,000 people are featured!
Geography Articles:
More than 15,000 geography articles cover all areas of the world. Revised entries include Africa, Bangladesh, Canada, Gaza Strip, Germany, Gulf Coast, Israel, Indonesia, Pakistan, Russia, United States, and more.
- Copyright: 2007
- Individual Volume Size: 11 1/4" H X 1 1/2 - 2" W X 9 3/4" D
- Overall Width of Set: 54" (4'6")
"There is no more awe-inspiring gift than a gift of Encyclopaedia Britannica. It will never be forgotten and always cherished."
- Theodore Pappas, Executive Editor, Encyclopaedia Britannica
Named Outstanding Academic Title, "...truly the 'best of the best'"
- Choice Magazine
"...excellent coverage preserves Britannica's reputation as a place to begin researching a vast array of subjects."
- Choice Magazine
"Encyclopaedia Britannica continues to be an authoritative resource..."
- Booklist
My First Britannica (13 Vol)
The Award-Winning Reference Set for Children Ages 7-11
Getting a child's attention is hard enough, but holding it is the real challenge. My First Britannica succeeds. This exciting series takes young readers to the farthest reaches of the Solar System, to every corner of the globe, back to the ancient myths of Greece and Rome, and inside the circuitry of the walls in their homes. Organized by themes like space and animals, packed with color photographs and specially commissioned illustrations, varied in article types from poems to biographies, and written at the appropriate level, this stimulating reference set for ages 7-11 will build the foundation of a lifelong journey of learning.
Special features including fun facts, quiz questions, and references to related topics draw readers into the subjects, while making homework fun and helping parents instill the habit of "looking it up." Created for children across the globe, My First Britannica is universal in perspective and provides a true cross-cultural view of the world.
ĦE 12 volumes covering the topics
ĦE children enjoy plus 1 volume
ĦE index & reference guide
ĦE 800 colour photographs & specially
ĦE commissioned illustrations
ĦE Fun facts and activities for better
ĦE retention and enjoyment
ĦE More than 525 superbly written
ĦE articles that capture a childĦĤs
ĦE imagination
ĦE Colorful, durable hardback binding
ĦE Colorful slipcase keeps set together
ĦE Individual volume size:
ĦE 8" W x 11" H x 1 1/2" D
ĦE Overall width of Set: 7"
Binding: Hardcover
Volumes: 13 (214x280x180mm)
Pages: 1,288
ISBN: 978-1-59339-381-6
Weight: 9kg
Specially commissioned artwork and photography instantly capture a child's attention.
A variety of article types expose children to essays, biographies, letters, poems, and stories.
The standard length of each article is 250 words, ideally written for this age group.
Each article covers a different topic that relates to the theme of the volume.
Universal in perspective, the articles provide a true cross-cultural view of the world.
Bold-faced words indicate a glossary entry. A glossary is located at the back of each volume and Volume 13 contains a comprehensive glossary.
Most references to other articles can be found in the same volume, encouraging further research.
Comprehension items check a child's understanding of the article. Answers are provided in an inverted, color-coded box.
"Did You Know?" factoids, pulled out from the main text, provide information that supplements topic themes.
Volume 2: Physical Sciences and Technology
Volume 3: The Arts
Volume 4: People in History
Volume 5: Folklore and Religions
Volume 6: Europe
Volume 7: Asia, Australia, and New Zealand
Volume 8: Africa
Volume 9: The Americas
Volume 10: Plants
Volume 11: Birds, Insects, Reptiles, and Aquatic Life
Volume 12: Mammals
Volume 13: Reference Guide and Index
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