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World Book Discovery Encyclopedia, 2009 Edition
13 volumes, ISBN: 978-0-7166-7415-3
A redesigned and expanded edition of World Book's popular Student Discovery Encyclopedia
" 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
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Additional Information:
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
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