Oxford First Encyclopedia

by Andrew Langley (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1999

  $3.25

  An imaginatively planned single-volume encyclopedia that makes learning accessible and fun. Its eight thematic sections take young readers on a journey of exploration and learning. Beginning with the child's own body and how it works, it progresses outwards to the wider world, where people live, work and create. The horizon stretches further, to encompass the Earth with all its animals and plants, before moving on to science, technology, and finally space and the stars. Information is presented in a wide variety of ways - text, captions, child-friendly, colourful artwork, photographs, activities and fact boxes. This diversity makes the book accessible on a variety of levels, to reflect the range of interests and abilities of young children. Readers are encouraged to get involved with the text and pictures, to find out things for themselves, and to try the simple, fun experiments and projects suggested throughout.

• Used

  Paperback
  2001

  $3.25

  A revised and updated edition of the Oxford First Encyclopedia. Retaining all the best features of the original edition, the new Oxford First Encyclopedia has even more reasons to make it the essential first reference for every child. * Many new photographs and illustrations * Updated and expanded coverage of computing and the internet * Expanded coverage of core subjects such as maths * Revised space science pages to include the latest astronomical discoveries * Comprehensive subject coverage * Over 400 full colour pictures * Thematic rather than alphabetical organization, to suit young children * Expert advisers and educational consultants involved in checking text and illustrations * Extensive testing of material on children of target age range

• Used

  Hardcover
  2004

  $3.25

  The Oxford First Encyclopedia is packed with information, yet friendly and easy to use. Arranged in eight thematic sections for ease of access, the varied presentation of both text and illustration carefully reflects the interests and abilities of young children. The bright and entertaining illustrations draw the child into the page, and their attention is engaged by the lively and direct text, fun fact boxes, and many activity panels, including simple experiments and projects. All the text and illustration has been carefully checked by expert consultants. The friendly cross-referencing and index provide easy access, while helping to develop children's referencing skills. For this new edition, all the text has been reviewed and updated where necessary, with particular attention given to areas, such as computing and space exploration. At the same time, many illustrations have been replaced and a number of pages redesigned.