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The origins of words and phrases, superstitions, manners and customs, holidays, kitchen utencils, household appliances, household supplies, fairy tales, nursery rhymes, cosmetics, medicines, clothing, national emblems, patriotic societies, periodicals, toys, games, and foods.

"Earth, Space, Animals, History, STEM: This landmark encyclopedia from Britannica has them all! With more than 400 pages of up-to-the-minute information, including the very latest facts and figures, cutting-edge expert insights, and over 1,000 illustrations, photographs, and maps, this gorgeous compendium will satisfy even the most curious minds. Unlike old encyclopedias that are structured from A to Z, this encyclopedia will take you on a journey...

"A 13-volume, illustrated, A-Z general reference encyclopedia for students in the primary grades, providing guide words, pronunciations, and other traditional reference features as well as an atlas of world maps, special features, and a cumulative index"-- Provided by publisher.

An encyclopedia of principles, concepts, and people in the various fields of science and technology.

En El gran libro de mi mundo los niños encontrarán todo aquello que más les gusta de su mundo, así como explicaciones de cuanto quieren saber: cómo se llaman las cosas, qué hacen y adónde van. Con vivos colores, dibujos divertidos, conceptos clave y entretenidos juegos, este es un libro para que lo exploren padres y niños, y al que estos volverán una y otra vez por su propia cuenta. Un regalo perfecto que lo tiene todo para iniciar a los...

The greatest remedy for writer's block--and an effective way to expand one's vocabulary--is the use of the writer's go-to resource: a thesaurus. Thesauri are easier to use than ever before, thanks to numerous online options that complement traditional print editions. Readers will not only discover how to zero in on just the right word for the occasion, but they will also learn how to identify parts of speech, related words, and the fine distinctions...

Become an eyewitness to the world's most incredible nature, science, and historical events, all in one tremendous picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of everything. Like the hugely successful Eyewitness series itself, Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Everything includes every topic children want to read about. The world's greatest record-breakers, most amazing animals, inspiring history-makers, and cutting-edge technology are...

Explora galerías de objetos intrigantes de una gran variedad de temas, desde las plantas hasta el espacio, pasando por los deportes o las civilizaciones antiguas. Extiende tu conocimiento sobre varios temas, como el espacio, tierra, naturaleza, ciencia, tecnología, historia, cultura, sociedad y entretenimiento. "This comprehensive children's encyclopedia is a treasure trove of facts, showing you the world one object at a time. From animals to the...

An illustrated encyclopedia containing over 9,000 articles on history, literature, art and music, geography, myths and legends, mathematics, science, hobbies, holidays and festivals, games, sports, crafts, medicine, law, government, industry, politics, and other topics.

This children's encyclopedia covers all the topics young children are curious about with cool facts about the human body, science, weather, geography, plants, animals, dinosaurs, history, inventions, transportation, space, and so much more! Tons of kid-friendly facts and more than 900 colorful photographs and illustrations that bring concepts to life. Simple diagrams that help explain concepts such how the human body works, the layers of Earth's atmosphere,...