The newly revised and updated edition of The Kingfisher Children's Encyclopediarful and exciting work of reference for children of eight years and over. Presented in an easy-to-use alphabetical format, the encyclopedia is comprehensive and authoritative, stylish and fun to read. Whether using it to help with school work or simply to browse through, children will be drawn by its friendly style, clearly presented information, Illuminating photographs and stunning illustrations.

No child's education is complete without access to a comprehensive reference book for use at home. As an aid to oschool work, a book to browse through or a reference source in which to look up information, the newly revised and updated edition of The Kingfisher Children's Encyclopedia is unparalleled.

The encyclopedia has been meticulously researched, compiled and checked by a team of over 50 writers and consultants, each of them specialists in their field. Packed with lavish illustrations, high-quality photographs and detailed maps, the pages are dynamic and bursting with life. The text is clear, concise and informative, written in small manageable chunks for the younger reader.

Extra detailed information, in the form of tables, charts and timelines,is provided in a 12-page Factfinder at  the back of the book. There is also a comprehensive index, which lists more than 3,500 separate entries.

This beautifu! encyclopedia will keep children turning the pages in delight as they discover a whole world of information.