Philip's Illustrated Encyclopedia


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The ideal reference work for home, school and office, the new edition of the popular Philip's Illustrated Encyclopedia has been fully revised and improved making it the most up-to-date paperback encyclopedia available. During the revision process, particular attention has been paid to politics and current affairs, technological innovations, country features and major new figures in the world of sports, literature, music and science. In addition, the revised Illustrated Encyclopedia features a brand-new, digitized 32-page World Atlas section in colour.




Philip's Illustrated Encyclopedia


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"This new entry into the concise single-volume encyclopedia market offers a handy, up-to-date resource for ready reference....consists of 6500 entries, 300 black-and-white illustrations, and a 16-page color map section....aims toward international coverage..."--"Library Journal."




Philip's Concise Encyclopedia


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An illustrated general encyclopedia which contains 13,000 entries organized alphabetically and covers science, technology, the arts, history, medicine, current affairs, sports and popular culture.




Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs


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This book is the most authoritative encyclopedia ever prepared on dinosaurs and dinosaur science. In addition to entries on specific animals such as Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops, and Velociraptor, the Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs covers reproduction, behavior, physiology, and extinction. The book is generously illustrated with many detailed drawings and photographs, and includes color pictures and illustrations that feature interpretations of the best known and most important animals. All alphabetical entries are cross-referenced internally, as well as at the end of each entry. The Encyclopedia includes up-to-date references that encourage the reader to investigate personal interests. The most authoritative encyclopedia ever prepared on dinosaurs Includes many detailed drawings, photographs and illustrations in both color and black-and-white Contains comprehensively cross-referenced alphabetical entries with internal references, as well as references at the conclusion of each entry Provides in-depth references, allowing readers to pursue independent interests Includes sixteen plates and 35 color illustrations




Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Perennials


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A book that covers it all: design, preparation, plant combinations, cultural requirements, propagation, plus a comprehensive A-Z encyclopedia of plants. Whether you already garden with perennials or are just starting out, you will find everything you need to know about perennial plants in this impressively comprehensive book. Each entry is illustrated with a colour photo and described in detail. Information is given on different varieties of the plant how the plant should be grown, and the garden uses to which it may be put, including suggestions for appropriate companion plantings.




Philip's Concise Encyclopedia


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The Illustrated Book of Myths


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A collection of myths from many cultures.




Children's Encyclopedia of Transport


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A fascinating, fact-filled look at the world of transport, with more than a thousand fullcolour illustrations. This fascinating encyclopedia takes a comprehensive look at the world of transport, with transport on the road, on railways, in the water, in the air and in space. Most of the pages contain a series of catalogue-style entries on a range of craft and vehicles. Each entry contains the story of the vehicle and a fact box to see at-a-glance aspects from speed and size to the number of people carried. In addition, each section contains feature pages that deal with especially interesting topics, such as Formula 1 racing, high-speed trains, and modern developments in low-energy transport.




The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aztec & Maya


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An exploration of ancient Mesoamerica, the Olmecs, Maya, Toltecs and Aztecs, with 500 sumptuous images




The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Animals


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A Visual Who's Who of the World's Creatures by Dr. Philip Whitfield, General Consultation An unparalled guide to the animal kingdom, with full color illustrations of nearly 2000 animals: Mammals, Reptiles, Fish, Birds, and Amphibians.