New Book of Knowledge Encyclopedia, 2007 Edition

New Book of Knowledge Encyclopedia, 2007 Edition, 21 Volumes, ISBN: 0-7172-0541-X

Set Features:

• More than 25,000 illustrations and 1,300+ maps for young children
• 96,500 index entries point readers to information supplied by 2,000 contributors
• More than 10,500 pages with over 9,000 articles
• 8 x 10 1/4

Engaging new design will bring students back to the stacks!

Glorious graphics and clear language are aimed at the youngest researchers—grades 3 and up:
• Reading level is consistent throughout an article
• Large print size on non-glare paper
• Letters of the alphabet are not split between volumes, so children can use the volumes independently and without confusion
• Key words are bold and immediately explained
• Loaded with science experiments and projects
• Excellent introduction to literature—over 100 literary excerpts
• Up-to-date information on the second term of George W. Bush, including cabinet appointees. Political updates on Iraq, Palestine, Ukraine, and many other areas.

Projects and Experiments, Wonder Questions, and Fact Boxes

Curriculum-oriented subjects are continuously reviewed with teachers and librarians to:
• Follow curriculum trends, new subjects, and changing emphases
• Reflect the comprehension level of the grade at which subjects are usually introduced

Designed especially for younger students:
• Colorful, informative photographs, drawings, and maps on every page engage young readers and reinforce content
• Extensive cross-references and a unique dual index system help students locate information quickly

Sample entries:

Biographies
Bush, George W.
Benedict XVI
Hussein, Saddam
Parks, Rosa
Pocohontas
Rowling, J. K.

Humanities
Archaelogy
Dance
Education
Enlightenment, Age of
Folklore, American

History and Government
Buffalo Soldiers
Declaration of Independence
Crusades
Elections
Gold Rushes
Iraq War
Middle Ages
Supreme Court of the United States

Political Geography
Afghanistan
Developing Countries
Germany
Boston
Himalayas
Jerusalem
Korea, North
Mecca
New Orleans
Palestine

Sports, Games, and Hobbies
Baseball
Camping
Diaries and Journals
Roller Coasters
Snowboarding
Stamps and Stamp Collecting

Science, Mathematics, Technology, and Medicine
ADHD
Biotechnology
Experiments and Other Science Activities
Global Warming
Galaxies
Medicine
Space Agencies and Centers
Tsunamis

Social Sciences
Adoption
Consumer Protection
Disasters
Divorce
Family
Globalization
Terrorism, War On
Volunteerism