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Travel to distant galaxies and explore awesome constellations. Discover mysterious planets and catch a comet by the tail. Find the answers to your questions about the wonders of space . . .

THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY's best-selling reference books include The New York Public Library Desk Reference, The New York Public Library Book of Answers, and The New York Public Library Student's Desk Reference. ANN-JEANETTE CAMPBELL is the coauthor of The New York Public Library Incredible Earth.

Also in this series . . . The New York Public Library Incredible Earth

The only encyclopedia for kids ages 5 and up that covers the subjects of human geography, physical geography, and geology together in one inspiring book.

Covering essential curriculum areas such as human geography, physical geography, geology, and ecology, First Earth Encyclopedia is a comprehensive introduction to the world around us and answers questions including: how does our planet work; what shapes it; and how do people use Earth's resources? Kids can explore fascinating topics including where and how people live, weather, world environments, how to use maps, and the way our planet is changing.

Perfect for school, home, and just for fun, First Earth Encyclopedia is the ideal first encyclopedia about Planet Earth.

The purrfect book for cat lovers everywhere, with enchanting illustrations and intriguing facts. Meet thirty-six exquisite, majestic, elegant, mischievous and downright adorable domestic felines, from the well-known Burmese, Persian, Maine Coon and Ragdoll to the more exotic LaPerm, Dragon li, Munchkin and Lykoi. Intriguing facts accompany every illustration, so you can find out why the Japanese Bobtail is called the singing cat, how the Egyptian Mau got its name and why the Sphynx gets sunburnt.

Reach for the stars with this best-selling reference book for children. The comprehensive visual encyclopedia looks deep inside space, using stunning photography to excite younger readers and show them the many wonders of our extraordinary Universe. From asteroids and comets to galaxies and planets, Space Visual Encyclopedia takes kids on an in-depth tour of our Solar System and beyond! Go starry-eyed as you learn about the different constellations and look to the skies for the rockets, shuttles, and telescopes used in the most incredible space missions to date. Be inspired by the people who have influenced space history, from ancient astronomers to groundbreaking astronauts. Solve the mysteries of the Universe as you travel back to the Big Bang, experience the pull of a black hole, and come face to face with dark matter. With its stunning visuals and amazing facts, Space Visual Encyclopedia is a must-have for every space enthusiast. So what are you waiting for? 3-2-1, blast off!

Wangari Maathai received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004 for her efforts to lead women in a nonviolent struggle to bring peace and democracy to Africa through its reforestation. Her organization planted over thirty million trees in thirty years. This beautiful picture book tells the story of an amazing woman and an inspiring idea.

Dive into the world of football with this mega book of everything to do with the beautiful game. Learn all the lingo; meet the greatest players, managers and teams from both the men's and women's games; take masterclasses with the pros; wander through the haircut hall of fame; learn the most iconic goal celebrations and more. Written by the team at MUNDIAL, the celebrated football lifestyle magazine, and filled with fun, colourful illustrations, The Big Book of Football by Mundial covers it all: The basics and the lingo that will have you talking like a football expert in no time. History of football, including how we got from playing with a ball made of feathers to using high-tech footballs, the greatest teams of all time and the evolution of football boots. The great players, including Paolo Maldini, Lev Yashin, Joy Fawcett, Franz Beckenbauer, Johan Cruyff, Michelle Akers, Sir Stanley Matthews and Marta Vieira da Silva. Legendary managers and how they did it - learn the favourite killer formations of greats like Rinus Michels and Sir Alex Ferguson. The big cups, with their histories and greatest players. The world's most amazing stadiums, including Wembley, Melbourne Cricket Ground and San Siro. Kits hall of fame, from the USSR's (now Russia) classic red sweatshirt with 'CCCP' written across the front to Mexico's green home shirt with Aztec patterns and the giant face of the Aztec god of death. How to take the perfect shot like Ji So-yun, take the perfect set piece like David Beckham, take penalties like Matt Le Tissier, beat the offside trap like Fernando Torres, do the perfect attacking header like Didier Drogba and more. Weird and wonderful, from the way we describe things that happen in the game (a fox in the box) to the way we celebrate a goal (by pretending to be a robot) or do our hair (shaving it all off except for a triangle at the front). The culture and people surrounding the game, from traditional pre-game food to the referee, commentator and all-important crowd. This great big book is your essential guide to the wonderful world of football.

This dictionary covers all the mathematics terminology needed in the Intermediate and Senior Phase classroom and this has been presented by the authors in an interesting, creative and learner-friendly way. Written in a language that is easily accessible to non-mother tongue speakers aged 10 to 15, this dictionary contains around 1000 definitions of mathematical concepts and words drawn from the Outcomes-based curriculum. Words are explained using truly South African examples and strong visuals to contextualise, explain and reinforce concepts.

Take a tour of the animal kingdom and learn everything there is to know about the wildlife that inhabit the Earth in this complete guide to animals. Introducing Animal Ultimate Handbook, the latest title in DK's Ultimate Handbook series which takes you on a journey of a lifetime as you discover some of the world's most incredible mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Whether you are trekking through the hot and humid rainforest, exploring the dark depths of the ocean, or climbing the snow-capped, icy mountains, you will learn all about some of the extraordinary animals that live on Earth. This ultimate kids' factbook book includes must-know facts and stats about more than 200 species of animal, from where they live to how they communicate with one another, and much, much more. With modern, detailed illustrations and unique information confirmed by our own animal expert, this book is perfect for inquisitive, young animal-lovers. Explore the animal kingdom like you've never done before and discover: -Features captivating, detailed illustrations of the animal kingdom -Full of unique and interesting facts and stats on more than 200 different animals -Special features about animals diets, habitats, communication, and more -Full of detailed illustrations, engaging information and essential facts and statistics about more than 200 animal species With this highly engaging animal book, you will learn to tell your dolphins from your porpoises, predators from your prey, and carnivores from your herbivores. The handbook style format allows children to be introduced to the topic of animals in a way that is detailed, without being overwhelming or talking down to them. The interactive 'Head to head!' pages feature two animals against one another in a category such as speed or strength, analysing which one would emerge victorious and highlighting the amazing features of different animals. DK's Animal Ultimate Handbook is ideal for sparking curiosity and is certain to amaze any child aged 6+ interested in the animals, doubling up as a must-have volume for parents, care-givers and educators seeking a fun, non-fiction animal book for children. So if you love the outdoors and want to know everything about the fantastic wildlife that live there, then this book will make the perfect companion and a great addition to your bookshelf.

Ages 8 years & over. This series (a part of the Pegasus Encyclopaedia Library)contains the encyclopaedia based on Discoveries and Inventions, Space, Physics, Chemistry and Experiments. It is especially designed to fulfil the thirst for scientific knowledge in children.

A brilliant stocking filler gift for kids this Christmas! Get ready for a whole bunch of fascinating facts and staggering stats! Bursting with 150 fun and fact-filled lists about animals, space, the world, history, technology and lots more. * Explore the top ten coolest caves * Reach new heights with the world's tallest buildings * Discover the cutest creatures on planet earth * Marvel at the cleverest computers ever made Did you know... * The harvest mouse weighs as much as a 2 pence piece * The biggest desert is in the Antarctic * There are more than 500 million pet cats in the world * The fastest rollercoaster in the world has a top speed of 240km/h With 1500 amazing facts to wow family and friends with, it's sure to be a top ten with kids!

"Filled with photographs, this beautifully designed book is organized into two-page spreads that each focus on a different topic, making it easy and fun to read." --Redding.com
Presenting the next must-have, fun-filled gift book from the team that created "Ultimate Weird But True," "5,000 Cool Facts About Everything" treats kids to brain candy and eye candy all rolled into one treasure trove of high-interest fascinating facts.
Lively and information-packed, this book is literally busting its covers with fascinating, fun-tastic facts on super, sensational topics that kids love. Who knew that there were so many sweet things to learn about chocolate or that a dozen delicious details about peanut butter would show up on a page with a few splotches of jelly to whet our appetites? Keep turning and a terrifyingly toothy shark tells you all about himself, while other spreads lay out tons of tips on toys and games, mysteries of history, robots and reptiles, sports and spies, wacky words, and so much more A visual feast of colorful photographs surrounded by swirling, tipping, expanding, and climbing bits of information in a high-energy design, this book will satisfy both the casual browser and the truly fact obsessed.

You can count the number of legs on a spider, but can you count the number of stars in the Universe? Or the number of breaths we take each day? The Big Countdown explores the world through numbers, looking at rainforests, outer space, the animal kingdom the human body and much more.

This book counts you down from 70 sextillion to 0.01, bringing facts and figures to life with illustrations, fun infographics and photographs.

Packed with facts, this miniature encyclopaedia is designed to be both fascinating and fun to use and covers a vast scope of information, from the Earth, its plants and animals, to its people and discoveries.

Join Harriet, Darwin's pet tortoise, and Milton, Schrodinger's indecisive cat on a time-travelling quest of discovery, unravelling scientific exploration and religious beliefs and how they fit together. Throughout the centuries humans have been looking for answers to BIG questions - how did the universe start? Is there a God behind it? Has science explained away the need for a God, or can faith enhance scientific discovery? On this adventure, Harriet and Milton are investigating the beginning of the modern scientific age - experiment with Boyle and Hooke, and meet Newton. Step into Harriet and Milton's time machine, bring some snacks, and enjoy this curious quest of discovery. Written by Julia Golding, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2006, and the Nestle Smarties Book Prize 2006.