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Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica UK LtdEncourage exploration with a lively new encyclopedia for ages 8-13. Entertaining and informative, the new Britannica Student Encyclopedia helps younger 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. Special Features Include: Topics to satisfy every curious learner; A variety of articles - including Africa, Antarctic, Beijing, black holes, boats, digital cameras, Mt. Fuji, Great Barrier Reef, memory, New Zealand, Picasso, J.K. Rowling, and much, much more - will appeal to all students. Knowledge is easily accessible - A clear organisation offers students several ways of looking up information, including: A-Z articles and an index; Fun features for young learners; Timelines, "More to explore" and "Did you know?" features intrigue children and encourage them to keep learning, questioning and wondering "A solid choice as an introductory reference resource" - Booklist 2008. 16 Hardback Volumes, 2,900 pages, 2250 articles, 2700 photos, charts and tables, 1200 maps. NEWLY UPDATED for 2012: Topics to satisfy every curious learner, with a variety of articles to appeal to all students, including - Africa, Antarctic, Beijing, black holes, boats, digital cameras, Mt. Fuji, Great Barrier Reef, memory, New Zealand, Picasso, J.K. Rowling and much, much more! Please note this is in U.S. English and contains American English spelling and grammar. Published March 2012.Format: Print Key stage: 2, 3Age range: 8-13ISBN: 9781615353218
Publisher: World Book Inc22 hardback volume print set suitable for upper KS2, P7-S1, through to FE. World Book Encyclopedia, the most up to date, accurate, authoritative and easy to use Encyclopedia makes this the educational encyclopedia for your school or college library. Information is presented in a clear and direct style, articles start with relatively basic information and become more in-depth as they progress, making this an ideal tool for a wide range of reading abilities. World Book 2011 features: 27,500+ photographs and illustrations and comprehensive, highly readable text appeals to a broad range of readers. Clearly illustrated new and revised maps and diagrams include clear, concise information. All major articles bring together a complete story, visual aids, related articles, an outline and questions, plus further reading to reinforce learning. The World Book difference: more than 30% revised totalling approx 4600 pages. Includes new and expanded articles on audio book, crime scene investigation, doping, earthquake, extinction, forensic science, fossil fuel, Generation Y, hip hop, mixed martial arts and many other topics. New photos and other illustrations. Every article is authored or critically reviewed and signed by an expert contributor. Updated annually. Reviews include: "an outstanding, beautifully illustrated, general reference source ... offering high-quality, current, accurate information in an attractive package, World Book continues to be a first choice for libraries, schools, and homes" Booklist. "The best encyclopedia is the one that gets used...and World Book has expended much effort studying the habits of readers, school curricula, and patterns of classroom use to ensure that this encyclopedia is one that will indeed be used" Reference & Research Book News. "The World Book Encyclopedia is a first choice for libraries and schools" School and Library Journal (See separate entries for: World Book Encyclopedia of People and Places, World Book Library of Natural Disasters, and World Book Online). Format: Print Key stage: 2, 3, 4, 5Age range: 7-16+ISBN: 978-0-7166-01128
Publisher: World Book IncThe essential online reference resource for both teachers and students at a highly competitive price. A perfect resource to support the study of the topics required by the National Curriculum, World Book provides the ultimate online reference for your students. Access thousands of topical articles, pictures, maps, videos, sounds, 360-degree views and audio clips via this high performance search engine. Features: Comprehensive: Offers all the articles from the print version, plus 8000 more; National Curriculum: correlation tables provide direct links to relevant articles; Up-to-date: 34% of the content has been updated since 2005; Accurate: 3700 contributors ensure expertise and accuracy; Safe and relevant: Provides a safe learning environment and relevant search results; Accessible: Available to readers, students and staff 24 hours a day; Brief and in-depth articles; Over 12,000 pictures and maps; 10,000 sounds, including pronunciations; More than 100 videos and animations; 60,000 cross-reference links; Links to selections from more than 100 important periodicals; 7,000+ links to editor-approved Web sites; Print entire articles or a section of an article; Very easy to access and use; Specifically developed for school use; Retrieve articles from a wide range of respected magazines with the click of a mouse; Updated daily. The articles of the venerable World Book Encyclopedia form the foundation of this expansive reference database that includes the World Book Dictionary, the World Book Atlas, an extensive multimedia collection, thousands of editor-selected Web sites, correlations to state and provincial curriculum standards, and much more. Designed for primary through to secondary and college students, this powerful reference tool includes encyclopedia, multimedia, e-book, and primary source database, fully integrated in a single search. Contains individual accounts so users can create and save their work, and timeline and citation builders. Designed to give younger students a rewarding online learning experience. Online subscriptions provide unlimited user access throughout the whole school. The Student Edition designed for Primary through to Secondary schools, also includes World Book Kids based on World Book's award winning Student Discovery Encyclopedia, and a Spanish language encyclopedia. The Advanced Edition designed for Secondary schools and FE Colleges includes everything from the Student Edition plus a range of Advanced features. There is also the option to add a French Encyclopedia (Canadian French) to both the Student or Advanced editions. FREE TRIAL: this database is available on 30 day FREE TRIAL, simply click on the Free Trial option below and ensure you include your email address on the order form. See Separate entry for World Book Encyclopedia Print Set.Format: Online Key stage: 2, 3, 4Age range: 10-18+Publisher: World Book Inc
