Britannica Discovery Library, 12 volumes

• Engages young children with colorful, lively illustrations and photographs
• Encourages children to make connections with the world around them
• Reinforces broader understanding, big picture thinking, and excitement about learning

"Children will find something new each time they come back to these bright, attractive volumes, making them ideal resources for the home, library, or classroom."
- Kathy MacMillan, Library/Media Specialist, Maryland School for the Deaf

Give the young learner in your life the wonderful gift of knowledge. The Britannica Discovery Library is a charming, lavishly illustrated, 12-volume set of "concepts and values" books specifically created for young learners ages 3 - 6. Children are introduced to various texts and genres, including rhymes, narratives, puzzles, jokes, non-fiction, and fiction, presented with simple text and bold graphics. Key vocabulary words are highlighted throughout and defined at the back of each volume. The set is ideal for pre-readers and early readers as each book contains activities to build thinking and comprehension skills and a glossary to build language skills. The Britannica Discovery Library has been choosen as a winner of the 2007 Teacher's Choice Award. The series goes beyond the obvious to encourage true learning and integration of knowledge.