Children's Reference Books

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My First Magnetic Atlas

When children open the large 11 7/8" x 15 1/8" front cover of this fascinating introduction to geography and social history, they'll find a slightly smaller (8 1/4" x 10 5/8") colour- illustrated, spiral-bound book inside.

It presents maps of each of the world's continents. Countries are outlined on each continent, printed on pages constructed of sturdy board stock with metallic inner linings. Maps attract and hold refrigerator-style magnets that are sealed in pockets on the atlas's final pages.

A little boy and girl named Tom and Molly tell young readers why maps are not only fun to look at, but also very useful, and serve many purposes.

The book's front and back covers, which extend beyond the atlas pages, display vivid illustrations on their inside panels.

The pictures are identical to those on the magnetic tiles, and show famous landmarks around the world.

As children study each continent, they'll enjoy matching picture tiles to the appropriate countries. For example, a tile showing the ruins of the ancient Roman Colosseum belongs on Italy, on the page that shows Europe, and a tile showing a trio of penguins belongs on the map of Antarctica.

Forty picture tiles are supplemented with 27 word tiles, the latter serving as labels for placement on the maps.

Younger boys and girls who open this big book will enjoy hours of educational entertainment.

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The Usborne Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt

This is a new edition of the popular and successful encyclopedia describing the remarkable history of Ancient Egypt.

Discover remarkable facts of one of the world's oldest civilisations from its origins as a group of settlements along the banks of the Nile, its rise to one of the world's greatest civilisations to its decline at the hands of the Roman Empire.

It is filled with stunning photographs and detailed illustrations. It includes a comprehensive factfinder featuring a time chart, a list of who's who and details of recent archaeological finds.

Internet links offer a fascinating selection of recommended web sites - with sound, animation or video clips which provide additional information for projects and homework.

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DK Eyewitness - Viking

For 300 years, the Vikings took Europe by storm, sacking monasteries and towns in their search for booty and new lands to settle. This collection of superb photographs brings their story vividly to life.

More than just wild pirates, the Vikings were skilled engineers and craftsmen. See their fine jewellery and woodwork, as well as real longships and a reconstruction of a Danish trading ship. Look inside a typical Viking home, andd learn how Viking women spun and wove clothes. See memorial stones inscribed with legends, and trace Viking history from the earliest raids to the introduction of Christianity to Scandinavia.

Featuring many objects from leading museums in Scandinavia, Britain, and Ireland, Viking is a unique and exciting introduction to these daring warriors, explorers and traders.

Superb colour photographs of Viking ships and swords, clothes and shields, memorial stones and beautiful brooches, offer a unique 'eyewitness' view into the lives of the Norsemen and their outstanding achievements
See a Viking battle-axe; the magnificent ship used in the funeral of a Viking Queen; a Viking fortress; a beautiful ceremonial sledge; the tools of a Swedish swordsmith
Learn why the goddess Freya cried tears of gold; how longships were made; how Greenland got its name; why walruses were used to make ship ropes; what happened to Thor when he caught the world serpent; how warriors got to Valhalla
Discover why Erik the Red had to leave Iceland; how Viking women applied for a divorce; how Viking sailors navigated; what was on the menu at a Viking Feast; how to put down an empty drinking-horn; the legend of Sigurd the dragon-slayer

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