Volumes: 13
Description:
The Discovery Encyclopedia is ideal for introducing important research skills to young learners and visual learners. More than 3,300 colourful illustrations, diagrams, and maps enrich thousands of articles relevant to the curriculum.
New in this edition:
- Dozens of highly illustrated special articles.
- Thoroughly revised fact boxes for countries, states, and provinces.
- Revised statistical information.
- Dozens of new maps.
- Many new articles, including:
- Blog
- Global warming
- Graphic novel
- Hybrid car
- Meerkat
- Barack Obama
- Harry Potter
- Rap music
- The Simpsons
- Sudoku
- Tejano music
- YouTube
Key features include:
- Elements found in adult reference works, such as cross references, guide words, pronunciation guides, and an index, help develop necessary research skills.
- Entries chosen with the advice and assistance of teachers, school librarians, readability specialists, and other educators.
- A cumulative index and an atlas of world maps in volume 13.
- Articles that engage students of all ages, including those in adult education and ESL programs.
- Alphabetical arrangement and bold, clean design help students find topics easily.
- Maps, tables, charts, and diagrams are clear and easy to understand.
- Dozens of beautifully illustrated special articles on such high-interest topics as dinosaurs, human body, endangered species, Internet, moon, rain forests, and ancient Rome.
DISCOVERY BLACKLINE MASTERS also available.
Learning Through Exploration
. 24-page, blackline booklet to be used with Discovery Encyclopedia.
. Designed to help students develop basic research skills at an early age.
. The activity questions refer students to maps, cross-references, guide words, phonetic spelling, and more!
. Perforated pages for easy photocopying.
Blackline Masters Price:
$22.00 (AUD)
$27.60 (NZD)
Awards & Reviews:
Critical responses to previous editions:
"If you serve beginning readers or older students with reading difficulties, this set belongs on your shelves." -- School and Library Journal February 2008
"The editors have successfully incorporated in this work the best way to educate and guide the young on how to start and conduct research. Highly recommended." -- Catholic Library World March 2008
Price:
$836.00 (AUD)
$1,021.20 (NZD)
ISBN: 978-0-7166-7415-3
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