My First Britannica

New! 2008 Edition

• Capture a child's imagination.
  
• Instill a thirst for knowledge.
  
• Check comprehension of key facts.
  

Getting a child's attention is hard enough, but holding it is the real challenge. My First Britannica succeeds. This exciting series takes young readers to the farthest reaches of the Solar System, to every corner of the globe, back to the ancient myths of Greece and Rome, and inside the circuitry of the walls in their homes. Organized by themes like space and animals, packed with color photographs and specially commissioned illustrations, varied in article types from poems to biographies, and written at the appropriate level, this stimulating reference set for ages 7-11 will build the foundation of a lifelong journey of learning.

Special features including fun facts, quiz questions, and references to related topics draw readers into the subjects, while making homework fun and helping parents instill the habit of "looking it up." Created for children across the globe, My First Britannica is universal in perspective and provides a true cross-cultural view of the world.

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Key Features:

• Colorful Photography: Specially commissioned artwork and photography instantly capture a child's attention.
• Varied Articles: A variety of article types expose children to essays, biographies, letters, poems, and stories.
• Ideal Length: The standard length of each article is 250 words, ideally written for this age group.
• Subject Category: Each article covers a different topic that relates to the theme of the volume.
• Cross-Cultural Topics: Universal in perspective, the articles provide a true cross-cultural view of the world.
• Highlighted Glossary Entries: Bold-faced words indicate a glossary entry. A glossary is located at the back of each volume and Volume 13 contains a comprehensive glossary.
• Easy Cross References: Most references to other articles can be found in the same volume, encouraging further research.
• "Search Light" Activities: Comprehension items check a child's understanding of the article. Answers are provided in an inverted, color-coded box.
• Fun Facts: "Did You Know?" factoids, pulled out from the main text, provide information that supplements topic themes.

Contents

• Volume 1: The Earth and Earth Sciences
• Volume 2: Physical Sciences and Technology
• Volume 3: The Arts
• Volume 4: People in History
• Volume 5: Folklore and Religions
• Volume 6: Europe
• Volume 7: Asia, Australia, and New Zealand
• Volume 8: Africa
• Volume 9: The Americas
• Volume 10: Plants
• Volume 11: Birds, Insects, Reptiles, and Aquatic Life
• Volume 12: Mammals
• Volume 13: Reference Guide and Index

Deatils:

• Binding: Colorful, durable hardback binding
• Volumes: 13 volumes
• Pages: 1,288 total pages
• Articles/Content: 525 two-page articles; 140,000 total words
• Images: More than 800 color photographs and illustrations
• Size: Individual volume size: 8" W x 11" H x 1 1/2" D
• Overall Set Width: 7"

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