encyclopedias and dictionaries

Presents a collection of alphabetically arranged illustrated entries that cover a wide range of facts and information for children including animals, plants, dinosaurs, countries, art, transportation, famous Americans, and more. Includes entries Aar-Bar.

Presents profiles of individual nations and other political/geographical units, including an overview of history, geography, economy, people, culture, and government for each.

Presents an introduction to celebrations around the world, including month-by-month calendars of holidays, festivals, and more. Includes activities.

Presents an introduction to geography, including landmarks, natural and man-made wonders, monuments, and more. Describes maps and map-making, planning a trip, and more. Includes activities.

Discusses the people and cultures of many nations, including responsibilities and customs, and ways families, neighborhoods and nations throughout the world work together. Includes activities.

Describes the human body and the relationship of its parts to the brain. Discusses thoughts and feelings, growing and changing, and taking care of yourself. Includes activities.

Shows how mathematics can be fun through the use of puzzles, stories, and games. Includes activities.

Describes how scientific knowledge is applied to technology, and what makes technology important in our lives. Includes activities.

Presents an introduction to basic principles of science, including movement, matter and energy, heat and cold, light and sound, and electricity. Includes activities.

Presents an introduction to astronomy, each planet in the solar system, space technology and more. Includes activities.