Student Discovery Encyclopedia, 13 Volumes

Student Discovery Encyclopedia, 13 Volumes, ISBN: 9780716674146

 Description:
This encyclopedia is ideal for younger students and visual learners of all ages who need a highly illustrated resource to help draw and hold their interest.

The more than 2,100 articles in this introductory reference source are enriched by more than 3,300 illustrations, diagrams, and graphs.

The Student Discovery Encyclopedia introduces many features of adult reference works including cross-references, guide words, pronunciation guides, and an index.

This set helps learners develop research skills and promotes the use of reference works.

This set also serves as a reliable resource in adult education and ESL programs.

Age-appropriate content reflects topics of high interest to the target audience and helps build research skills.

Entries were chosen with the advice and assistance of teachers, school librarians, readability specialists, and other educators.

Volume 13 includes a cumulative index and an atlas of world maps.

New in this edition:

• 30-percent content revision from previous edition

• Revised fact boxes for all countries, states, and provinces

• Revised statistical information

• Dozens of new maps

• New articles, including: biographies on Lance Armstrong, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Candadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Condoleezza Rice, Lemony Snicket, and U2

 Awards & Reviews:

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

"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