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Reference Materials
Every home needs some basic reference materials so that the child who
asks why the sky is blue can receive an answer while the question still matters
to him.
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Atlas of the World (5th Ed) ~
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George Philip, et al / Hardcover / Published 1997
The fifth edition of Oxford's Atlas of the World remains the most comprehensive
and informative atlas available anywhere. The completely revised "Introduction
to World Geography" is packed with colorful charts and graphs covering topics
from refuge movements and global conflicts to ocean floor topography and
climate patterns. Exquisitely detailed, computer-generated, full-color maps
and a 75,000-name index make this book the ideal reference for any home or
school library.
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The Usborne Illustrated Atlas of World History (Atlas of World History
Series) ~ Ships in 2-3 days
Lisa Miles, et al / Hardcover / Published 1996
This book places an outline of world history in an attractive format. There
are color maps and illustrations to accompany the highlights of different
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The Timetables of History : A Horizontal Linkage of People and
Events ~ Ships in 2-3 days
Bernard Grun, Daniel J. Boorstin / Paperback / Published 1991
This fabulous book is in chart form, showing what happened in terms of wars,
art, music, government, etc. Not only will this make a great reference
book and be helpful for putting the different facets of history together,
but it will probably be a book that your children will pour over in fascination
for hours.
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The World Almanac and Book of Facts 1998 (Paper) ~
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Robert Famighetti (Editor) / Paperback / Published 1997
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The World Almanac for Kids 1998 (Paper) ~
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Judith S. Levey (Editor), Judith S. Levy (Editor) / Paperback / Published
1997
Logically organized with puzzles and activities scattered among the facts
and timelines, The World Almanac for Kids is a thorough and entertaining
version of this classic reference tool. Inquiring kids might look up the
U.S. trade balance, the constellations, or a map of Idaho. Perhaps they'll
try the geography crossword puzzle, check for basic descriptions of major
religions, or just wander through and find out about things they hadn't
considered looking up. A wonderful reference source, The World Almanac
for Kids is also great entertainment in its own right.
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Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary (10th Edition)
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Hardcover / Published 1996
As soon as your children are beyond the children's dictionaries, this dictionary
will be all they need for the rest of their lives.
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My Very Own Big Dictionary ~
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Pamela Cote (Illustrator) / Hardcover / Published 1996
A large-format reference featuring a host of colorful illustrations encompasses
alphabet pages containing a variety of common words in alphabetical order,
along with fun-filled activity scenes, suggestions for language activities,
and a handy index.
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The Scholastic Rhyming Dictionary
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Sue Young / Paperback / Published 1997
This book may help to encourage the budding poet.
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Webster's New World Children's Dictionary (Webster's New
World) ~ Ships in 2-3 days
Webster's New World Dictionary Editiors, Fernando De Mello Vianna (Editor)
/ Hardcover / Published 1997
Developed in collaboration with leading educational publishers and educators,
this top-quality dictionary is written and designed specifically for children
ages eight to twelve. More than 33,000 entries provide definitions which
are clear and accurate, and nearly 700 specially commissioned color photos
and illustrations aid understanding and add appeal.
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The Columbia Encyclopedia ~
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Barbara Ann Chernow (Editor), George A. Vallasi / Hardcover / Published 1993
Answering most any question one could ask, The Columbia Encyclopedia offers
authoritative factual information, and then goes beyond "just the facts"
to offer enlightenment and knowledge. It is the largest one-volume general
encyclopedia in the English language, with 50,000 articles in 3,000 pages.
Drawings, maps, and tables. This book may not completely replace a
full set of encyclopedias, but it can certainly help with research,
and save trips to the library.
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The Clear and Simple Thesaurus Dictionary ~
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Harriet Wittels, et al / Paperback / Published 1996
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The Concise Roget's International Thesaurus ~
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Robert L. Chapman (Editor), Peter Roget / Mass Market Paperback / Published
1994
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