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Encyclopedia of Life

By Miles Kelly
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Encyclopedia of Life by Miles Kelly is a vast and detailed reference book designed for children aged 9 and above. It covers the diversity of life on Earth, including plants, aquatic creatures, insects, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals. The information is presented in clear, bite-sized bullet points, layered step-by-step to ensure accessibility without sacrificing detail.

The book features six themed sections with cross-references, making navigation easy and intuitive. Richly illustrated with photographs, diagrams, and sequenced artworks, it also includes fact files, charts, world records, bizarre facts, and top ten lists to engage young readers and deepen their understanding of the natural world.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This encyclopedia is ideal for children aged 9 and older who are curious about biology and the natural world. It suits young learners who prefer visually engaging and easily digestible information over lengthy texts, making it perfect for school projects, homework research, or general interest in life sciences.

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The Encyclopedia of Life is a giant, comprehensive reference volume for children aged 9 and above, encompassing the breadth of life on our planet. There are no long passages of text – instead, the information is built up in layers, step-by-step, through bite-sized ‘bullets’ of text, making this an accessible yet highly detailed encyclopedia.

A comprehensive guide to the living world – the ideal home reference tool for children aged 9 and above

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

The Encyclopedia of Life is a giant, comprehensive reference volume for children aged 9 and above, encompassing the breadth of life on our planet. Instead of long passages of text, the information is presented in layers, step-by-step, through bite-sized ‘bullets’ of text, making this an accessible yet highly detailed encyclopedia.

Explore plants, water life, insects, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals with this wonderfully comprehensive encyclopedia. Useful features include visual fact files, bulleted facts, charts, world records, bizarre facts, and top tens.

The book is fully cross-referenced throughout and is packed with diagrams, illustrations, and photos, making it a brilliant guide to everything you have ever wanted to know about the living world.

• Six themed sections plus cross-references to related subjects throughout allow for easy navigation.

• Information is presented as bullet points, lists, charts, top tens, and special visual features.

• Highly illustrated throughout with captivating photographs, sequenced artworks, and cross-sections.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786173270

Publisher: Miles Kelly Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 April 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Miles Kelly Publishing Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 220.0mm

Weight: 1000g

Pages: 384

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Miles Kelly is an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Our team works with award-winning authors and illustrators to create books that spark the imagination and curiosity of preschoolers and primary-school-aged children around the world.

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