Britannica Discovery Library, 12 vols. set

Encyclopedia Britannica (USA) has won the prestigious Global Learning Initiative Award 2005, at the 42nd Bologna Children's Book Fair, for “use of print materials in creative and innovative ways� in the Britannica Discover Library. The Britannica Discovery Library is a charming, lavishly illustrated, 12-volume set of "concepts and values" books specifically created for young students. Children are introduced to various texts and genres, including rhymes, narratives, puzzles, jokes, non-fiction, and fiction, presented with simple text and bold graphics. Key vocabulary words are highlighted throughout and defined at the back of the book. The set is ideal for pre-readers and early readers, in school or in the library. Each book contains activities to build thinking and comprehension skills and a glossary to build language skills. Colourful, Lively Illustrations and Photographs Specially commissioned illustrations and full colour photos give each page a visual representation of the text. Interactive Reading Children will learn basic concepts and then be asked to apply them by answering the questions in each volume. Light and fun, these questions will make reading comprehension feel like a game. Vocabulary Builder Each volume contains a glossary so kids can learn to look-up new words and concepts. Parent and Teacher Guide Children will learn basic concepts and then be asked to apply them by answering the questions or completing activities found in each volume. Light and fun, these interactive features will make reading comprehension feel like a game. Titles Include Me Me and You People and Places The World Around Us Animals Colours Shapes Sounds Words Numbers Time Just for Fun • Pages : 600pp