With its easy-to-use alphabetical organization and wide-ranging coverage, the Kingfisher A-Z Encyclopedia is an excellent starting point for children researching school assignments and an authoritative reference the entire family can share.Every area of information is covered, from plants, food, science, travel, the human body, and politics to animals, language, religion, sports, history, machines, and space. The extensive cross-referencing widens the scope of information available to the child hungry for knowledge, while the convenient A-Z format makes fast work of finding facts and figures. Packed with richly detailed color illustrations, succinct captions, and up-to-date information, the Kingfisher A-Z Encyclopedia is a delight to use and makes a perfect gift for a favorite youngster.Special Features• Over 1,500 entries packed with information about every subject area• Superb illustrations, cutaways, and photographs• Fact features and special country panels for easy reference• Hundreds of cross-references• Comprehensive index Read Less