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my kids just love to read it
Great pictures and also very clear text, simple to understand, all about stuff they are really interested in.

Great reference book
My kids (age 8 and 10) are really interested in the environment and I see them reading this book a lot.They go back again and again to explore new topics.The photos are really great and seem to help the book keep their interest for a long time.

Excellent resource
I purchased this book for my daughter, and have ended up reading it just as much myself!The pictures are great, and the information is clear and well-presented. My daughter doesn't only use it for her school projects, but often just picks it up to read for entertainment. I give this book my highest recommendation both to adults as well as kids.

Terrific compendium
A stellar example of children's reference material -- my students use this book constantly as part of their research projects and assignments. ... Read more

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Discover the famous and the infamous in this significantly updated and expanded edition of The Oxford Children's Book of Famous People. This comprehensive, fully illustrated book tells the stories of over 1,000 women and men--politicians and statesmen, religious leaders, scientists, explorers, philosophers, artists, musicians, sports heroes and many more--who have shaped our world. Ancient rulers share the same page as 20th-century movie stars, giving an unusual but highly entertaining perspective on the range of people who have left their mark on our lives. The articles in this A-to-Z encyclopedia capture the essential facts about each person's life and major achievements. The information has been fully updated in line with recent developments over the last five years, and a number of new biographies have been added. Thematic and chronological indices link people in time and by area of achievement. ... Read more

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This book covers all the basic questions a young child might have about space travel. This book begins by guiding children to each of the planets in the soar system with the help of photographs, illustrations, and easy-to-understand text.Children will learn about the many different people who study outer space, and the different techniques and tools they use to practice their trade. ... Read more

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All About Space (Dictionary)
This book was a great source of information on, well, everything. It taught me all the words I didn't understand such as: RCS, and MMU.You look them up. I read a lot of space books and most of them, well, are just to confusing. This book gives all the definitions in plain english. In ending I have to say...

...GO BUY THIS BOOK.

Thank You For Your Time

-I'm Brian ... Read more

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This newly revised and updated encyclopedia covers everything you might want to know about the fascinating people, places, and events that have shaped the United States. Covering more than a hundred subjects as varied as the birds of North America, the Civil War, and jazz, and including biographies of U.S. presidents and other noteworthy scientists, artists, and citizens presented in punchy, fact-filled text, this encyclopedia has it all. Each U.S. state and Canadian province is explored in detail through easy-to-read maps, state symbols, and statistical fact boxes. Perfect for school or home, fully cross-referenced, and comprehensively indexed, The Student Encyclopedia of the United States provides all of the information that children and their families need to know about this great land of ours. ... Read more

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Informative reference to the history and events of terrorism
Students, researchers and policy makers alike will appreciate the Facts On File Encyclopedia Of Terrorism, a quick and informative reference to the history and events of terrorism, providing a comprehensive chronology of events from 1945 to modern times. From hijackings and chemical weapons to nuclear terrorism and urban bombings, this includes plenty of historical background to help students place events in perspective. Encyclopedia Of Terrorism is an essential reference for high school, public and college libraries. ... Read more

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The essential reference source on children's literature throughout the world.

With 1,100 biographical-critical entries and 100 topical articles, written by some 150 contributors, The Continuum Encyclopedia of Children's Literature is the most complete and up-to-date reference source ever produced on the subject. The work covers 150 years of children's literature in many cultures: the United States, Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, continental Europe, Israel, Africa, and the Far East. Biographical-critical entries include authors as well as illustrators and artists. The board of advisers, made up of scholars, editor, librarians and artists, have helped to make this encyclopedia even more user-friendly.

From Little Red Riding Hood to Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland to the latest online offerings, the world of children's literature is represented and celebrated in this unique survey for scholars, librarians, children's-book authors and illustrators, teachers, parents, and young people. ... Read more

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Over 1,200 biographical and critical entries
This comprehensive reference will find a place on library reference shelves; particularly those with strong holdings in children's literature and children's studies. Over 1,200 biographical and critical entries and nearly 100 articles by experts in the field covers 150 years of children's literature around the world, with chapters blending biographies with topical articles in an easily-accessed format. Not every children's author can be included here; but the mainstays of the genre are represented. ... Read more

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An exciting and original thematic encyclopedia idea for home, school, or college use, Earth explains over 2,000 key words in geography, geology, meteorology, oceanography, paleontology, and ecology. Thematic arrangement allows readers to access information by subject and explore related topics. Specially commissioned full-color illustrations explain the workings of our planet. Full explanations make understanding the Earth easier than ever. Fully indexed and cross-referenced, Earth was prepared in consultation with leading educational experts. ... Read more