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Books > Children's & Educational > Reference > Encyclopaedias & reference works > General encyclopaedias

The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Ancient Egypt (Hardcover): The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Ancient Egypt (Hardcover)
R391 Discovery Miles 3 910 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Take a thrilling journey back in time to the land of the pharaohs. This beautifully illustrated book is full of ancient secrets, glittering gold, priceless treasures and Egyptian stories from more than 3,000 years ago. Meet mighty pharaohs and powerful queens. Awaken mythical gods and magical goddesses. Unwrap a pharaoh's mummy and decipher hieroglyphics. Discover why an amulet is lucky and what gruesomness hides inside a canopic jar. Watch everyday life along the River Nile. Every page reveals a fabulous treasure and its unique story.

The Kingfisher Dinosaur Encyclopedia (Hardcover): Michael Benton The Kingfisher Dinosaur Encyclopedia (Hardcover)
Michael Benton
R607 R576 Discovery Miles 5 760 Save R31 (5%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Pocket Genius: Elements (Paperback): Dk Pocket Genius: Elements (Paperback)
Dk
R183 R171 Discovery Miles 1 710 Save R12 (7%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
The History of Everything in 32 Pages (Hardcover): Anna Claybourne The History of Everything in 32 Pages (Hardcover)
Anna Claybourne; Illustrated by Jan Van der Veren
R454 R420 Discovery Miles 4 200 Save R34 (7%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

In the beginning, about 13.8 billion years ago, the Universe started with a bang. Travel through time and space to learn how the world has evolved from the Big Bang onwards! From the creation of the stars, through the evolution of plants and animals, the dawn of the dinosaurs, and on towards the first humans, early civilisations, empires and technology, this incredible book will take you through the history of, well, everything! The History of Everything in 32 Pages is a visual guide to 'everything' - from the formation of the solar system, right up to the modern day. Fourteen exciting double-page spreads draw you into a world of discovery. Each fascinating scene depicts a key development in life on earth, with colourful and engaging illustrations and packed with interesting facts and figures. The History of Everything in 32 Pages takes you through the ages in a compact and concise way, covering a huge-ranging subject in just one book! A fun and accessible guide to the history of the universe, this book is suitable for children aged 7 and above. Anna Claybourne is a children's author who has written non-fiction books on a wide variety of topics, including science and technology, wildlife and history.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Very First Encyclopedia (Hardcover): Dk The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Very First Encyclopedia (Hardcover)
Dk
R754 R703 Discovery Miles 7 030 Save R51 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Jungle Animals - A Spotters Guide (Hardcover): Jane Wilsher Jungle Animals - A Spotters Guide (Hardcover)
Jane Wilsher
R395 Discovery Miles 3 950 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A thrilling virtual tour animal safari. Take a hike through the world's rainforests and spot more than 200 wild, colourful, peculiar, and marvellous jungle animals - without ever leaving your own bedroom! Get up close to jaguars and sloths, swim with manatees and piranhas, and watch a bird of paradise show. The imaginative narrative makes you feel like you are actually there.

Philosophy A Visual Encyclopedia (Hardcover): Dk Philosophy A Visual Encyclopedia (Hardcover)
Dk
R445 R386 Discovery Miles 3 860 Save R59 (13%) Ships in 5 - 7 working days
A Children's Encyclopedia: Geography (Hardcover): Dk A Children's Encyclopedia: Geography (Hardcover)
Dk
R649 R590 Discovery Miles 5 900 Save R59 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Learn all about geography on planet Earth in this jam-packed visual encyclopedia for children.

Get to know the processes that shape our world through amazing facts and colourful diagrams in this fully updated edition of the popular Geography A Children’s Encyclopedia.

This encyclopedia for children aged 9-12 is full of beautiful pictures that bring the natural world to life and show Earth’s most amazing features. Each concept is broken down clearly, with colourful diagrams describing geological processes, while the water cycle and the structure of a rainforest canopy are fully explained.

This geography book for kids offers:

  • All aspects of physical and human geography explained clearly with the help of maps and country fact files.
  • A refreshed and updated edition, including a new design and the latest facts and stats on the subject.
  • An essential reference for children, looking at the latest topics like the effects of climate change.

    Learn about the processes that shape our world, from ice ages to global warming, earthquakes to tsunamis and explore the wonders of the natural world, from the peak of Mount Everest to the very bottom of the Mariana Trench.

    Children can carry the world wherever they go, from the deserts of Africa to the low countries of Europe, the lush forests of Brazil to the coral reefs of Indonesia and Australia. This encyclopedia expands horizons and is a fantastic resource for children interested in geography, geology, environmental science, and sociology.

  • The Ocean's Heartbeat: The Story of a Jellyfish in Search of a Heart (Paperback): dame & dusa The Ocean's Heartbeat: The Story of a Jellyfish in Search of a Heart (Paperback)
    dame & dusa; Illustrated by dame & dusa
    R234 R214 Discovery Miles 2 140 Save R20 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

    A picture book about the beauty of every heart and celebrating your own uniqueness

    In the depths of the big wide sea, the little jellyfish hears a loud THOOMP. What is this mysterious sound?

    With magical collage illustrations, this is a joyous, read-aloud picture book about the uniqueness of every creature's heart.

    A wise fish explains to the jellyfish that the loud THOOMP is a heartbeat. The jellyfish listens to the soft heartbeat of the wise fish. Sadly, she realises she has no heartbeat herself though, and she still needs to find the very loud THOOMP. So off she swims to search for it. Along the way, she meets all kinds of creatures and learns about their heartbeats, from the seal to the whale to the octopus that has three hearts! But why can't she hear her own?

    Packed with fascinating scientific knowledge, including extra pages about the unique hearts of more amazing creatures, this engaging book conveys the incredible diversity of life on Earth, and encourages everyone to love how they are different and to celebrate being themselves.

    The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Ancient Rome (Hardcover): Stella Caldwell The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Ancient Rome (Hardcover)
    Stella Caldwell; Illustrated by Eugenia Nobati
    R293 Discovery Miles 2 930 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

    Step back in time 2,000 years to visit the powerful Roman Empire. This beautifully illustrated book will transport you back in time to a world of emperors and centurions. Meet the Roman people and discover the treasures of their glorious empire. See gladiator battles and chariot races. Discover mythical tales of magic and monsters. Visit an ancient fast-food stall or banquet in style. Marvel at intricate mosaics, splendid treasures and ingenious inventions. Every page reveals a fabulous treasure and its unique story

    The New Children's Encyclopedia - Packed with thousands of facts, stats, and illustrations (Paperback): Dk The New Children's Encyclopedia - Packed with thousands of facts, stats, and illustrations (Paperback)
    Dk
    R665 R621 Discovery Miles 6 210 Save R44 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
    My First Encyclopedia of How? (Spiral bound): Sophie Lamoureux My First Encyclopedia of How? (Spiral bound)
    Sophie Lamoureux
    R504 R463 Discovery Miles 4 630 Save R41 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

    This book provides clear answers to many questions that children ask, but also invites them to explore further and to ask many more questions. These clear and concise answers to 150 questions about the natural world, the human body, urban life, everyday life and human history are accompanied by more than 250 detailed and lifelike illustrations that help children visualize and contextualize the answers. Many of the larger illustrations are labeled, enabling children to build their vocabulary, and there is a quiz at the end of the book.

    Dinosaur Encyclopedia for Kids - The Big Book of Prehistoric Creatures (Paperback): Blasing, Cary Woodruff Dinosaur Encyclopedia for Kids - The Big Book of Prehistoric Creatures (Paperback)
    Blasing, Cary Woodruff
    R399 Discovery Miles 3 990 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
    Dinosaurs: A Visual Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition (Hardcover, 2nd ed.): Dk Dinosaurs: A Visual Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition (Hardcover, 2nd ed.)
    Dk
    R867 R796 Discovery Miles 7 960 Save R71 (8%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
    First Human Body Encyclopedia (Hardcover): Dk First Human Body Encyclopedia (Hardcover)
    Dk
    R498 Discovery Miles 4 980 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
    Explanatorium of Science (Hardcover): Dk Explanatorium of Science (Hardcover)
    Dk; Contributions by Smithsonian Institution
    R1,019 R933 Discovery Miles 9 330 Save R86 (8%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
    The New Children's Encyclopedia (Hardcover): Dk The New Children's Encyclopedia (Hardcover)
    Dk
    R648 R589 Discovery Miles 5 890 Save R59 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

    Discover the fully updated, new edition of DK's bestselling reference book - containing all the latest knowledge and current thinking in a fresh new design. When? Where? What? Why? This stimulating and comprehensive encyclopedia answers all the burning questions that curious children love to ask! Each chapter is jam-packed with maps, charts, timelines, diagrams, beautiful images, and amazing facts. Did you know, for example, that a single drop of blood contains five million blood cells? Or that there are areas of desert on all seven of Earth's continents? Prepare to expand your child's knowledge on a wide range of fascinating topics - including Earth and beyond, plants and animals, history and politics, science, technology, and the human body. Children aged 9+ can discover: - Easily accessible, flashcard-style facts that highlight key information - A compelling combination of solid knowledge and stunning visual features - Updated facts and images, making this edition perfect for the next generation of readers - Chapters that are jam-packed with great photographs, amazing CGI images, and amazing facts, as well as maps, timelines, and diagrams This updated New Children's Encyclopedia is better than ever before, with the latest material and research for curious minds. Each section is arranged by themes, with more than 9,000 entries and 2,500 colourful images! Cross-reference icons are included to encourage children to explore and discover related information, feeding their curiosity and building their general knowledge. Whether you're after gifts for children who are eager to find out about the world, or a teacher looking for fascinating resource books for the classroom, this new encyclopedia is full of knowledge for inquisitive young readers.

    Mythopedia - An Encyclopedia of Mythical Beasts and Their Magical Tales (Hardcover): Good Wives And Warriors Mythopedia - An Encyclopedia of Mythical Beasts and Their Magical Tales (Hardcover)
    Good Wives And Warriors
    R581 Discovery Miles 5 810 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
    History! - The Past as You've Never Seen it Before (Hardcover): Dk History! - The Past as You've Never Seen it Before (Hardcover)
    Dk
    R765 R719 Discovery Miles 7 190 Save R46 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
    5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!) 3 (Hardcover): National Geographic Kids 5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!) 3 (Hardcover)
    National Geographic Kids
    R480 Discovery Miles 4 800 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

    More fun than a barrel of monkeys and more interesting than reality TV this boredom-busting book is an explosion of information about sensational topics kids love: royalty, gravity, bioluminescence, sloths, wildfires, bubble-gum, cars, breakfast, aliens, you name it! It's a fantastic, fact-filled edition with all-new info on hundreds of topics, and the same great design that captures kids' attention and keeps them yearning for more.

    Guinness World Records 2019 (Hardcover): Guinness World Records Guinness World Records 2019 (Hardcover)
    Guinness World Records 1
    R399 Discovery Miles 3 990 Ships in 4 - 6 working days

    The world’s most popular record book is back with thousands of new categories and newly broken records, covering everything from outer space to sporting greats via Instagram, fidget spinners and all manner of human marvels. Inside you’ll find hundreds of never-before-seen photographs and countless facts, figures, stats and trivia waiting for you on every action-packed page. Guinness World Records 2019 is the ultimate snapshot of our world today.

    Plus, this year we celebrate the incredible “Maker” movement with a special feature devoted to the inventors, dreamers, crafters and creators who devote their lives to amazing record-breaking projects such as the largest water pistol, a jet-powered go-kart and an elephant-sized hamburger (think you could eat a whole one!?). We take a sneak peak into their workshops to explore these epically big builds, and ask them what inspires them to go really, really large!

    National Geographic Kids: Bugs (Pre-Reader) (Paperback, Epub Edition): National Geographic Kids, Shira Evans National Geographic Kids: Bugs (Pre-Reader) (Paperback, Epub Edition)
    National Geographic Kids, Shira Evans
    R135 R126 Discovery Miles 1 260 Save R9 (7%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

    Young readers learn all about insects in this new Pre-reader from National Geographic Kids.

    Through text features such as a vocabulary tree and wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to vocabulary in concept groups, helping them make connections between words and expand their understanding of the world. Along with brilliant photos and a fun approach to reading, National Geographic Readers are a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators.

    The 2022 Family Astronomical Almanac - How to Spot This Year's Planets, Eclipses, Meteor Showers, and More! (Paperback):... The 2022 Family Astronomical Almanac - How to Spot This Year's Planets, Eclipses, Meteor Showers, and More! (Paperback)
    Bushel & Peck Books
    R446 R183 Discovery Miles 1 830 Save R263 (59%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days
    Children's Encyclopedia - Life of Earth - Prithavi Par Manav Evam Jeev Jantu Ke Aathitu Ki Jankari Dene Wali Upyogi Pustak... Children's Encyclopedia - Life of Earth - Prithavi Par Manav Evam Jeev Jantu Ke Aathitu Ki Jankari Dene Wali Upyogi Pustak (Hindi, Paperback)
    A.H. Hashmi
    R316 Discovery Miles 3 160 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

    Premachand kee sampoorn kahaaniyaan maanasarovar naamak sheershak mein sangraheet hai, jo aath khandon mein prakaashit hai. un kahaaniyon mein se vishisht 5 chunee huee prasiddh kahaaniyon ko is pustak mein prakaashit kiya gaya hai. ye kahaaniyaan ek shailee aur drshtikon se prastut kee gayee hain. pratyek kahaanee ke poorv premachand kee rachana kee vishesh baaten tatha ant mein unake sandesh evan unase milane vaalee shiksha ko diya gaya hai, jo is kahaanee sangrah ko anootha banaate hanai. 5 kahaaniyon ka yah sankalan visheshatah bachchon ko dhyaan mein rakhate hue prakaashit kiya gaya hai. pratyek prshth par diye gaye kathin shabdon ke arth is kahaaneesangrah ko bachchon ke lie aur bhee anukool aur upayogee banaate hanai. chhaatrchhaatraon, paathashaalaon va pustakaalayon ke lie atyant sangrahaneey. pratyek parivaar ke bachchon, boodhon, yuvaon evan mahilaon ke lie yah ek aadarsh evan sangrahaneey pustak hai.( The book named 'Mansarovar' written by Premchand is in eight parts. Out of those, five stories are picked up in this book. His writings embody social purpose and social criticism rather than mere entertainment. At the end of his stories, readers get the message he wants to give in order to transform their thinking for the good of the society. The meaning of the difficult words occurring on every page is given at the bottom so that even children can understand the meaning of each story. ) #v&spublishers

    Super Shark Encyclopedia - And Other Creatures of the Deep (Hardcover): Dk Super Shark Encyclopedia - And Other Creatures of the Deep (Hardcover)
    Dk
    R795 R744 Discovery Miles 7 440 Save R51 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
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