World Book Discovery Encyclopedia, 13 volumes, 2009
Edition, ISBN: 978-0-7166-7415-3
A redesigned and expanded edition of World
Book's popular Student Discovery Encyclopedia
The Discovery Encyclopedia is ideal for introducing important research
skills to young learners and visual learners. More than 3,300 colorful
illustrations, diagrams, and maps enrich over 2,300 articles selected
for appeal and curricular relevance.
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.
- High-interest, age-appropriate content to engage and
inspire early learners. 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 in adult education and ESL
programs.
- Alphabetical arrangement and bold, clean design help
students easily find topics.
- Illustrations and photographs carefully chosen with the
target audience in mind.
- Maps, tables, charts, and diagrams are clear and easy to
understand.
- Special feature articles give more detailed information and
more illustrations for key subjects.
- Dozens of beautifully illustrated special articles on such
high-interest topics as dinosaurs, human body, endangered species,
Internet, moon, rain forests, and ancient Rome.
Critical response to previous editions
Editor's Pick -- Library Talk
Golden Lamp Award -- The Association of Educational
Publishers
Distinguished Achievement Award -- The Association of
Educational Publishers
Parent's Choice Recommended Award -- Parent's
Choice Foundation
Teacher's Choice Award -- Teacher's Choice, Learning
" 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
" These volumes are packed with activities, ideas, and answers
that will foster student discovery. Highly recommended." - Library
Talk
" This is an attractive resource that should appeal even to
children who don't generally turn to a printed encyclopedia for fun and
useful information." - Booklist
" This set of encyclopedias, written for children to enjoy and
beautifully illustrated, would be an excellent addition to any
educational library for children, at home or in school." - American
Reference Book Association
