Best Literature Encyclopedias Books
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1. Marvel Encyclopedia, New Edition
Author: by Stephen Wiacek
DK
English
448 pages
Discover the essential facts about Marvel Comics’ timeless heroes and villainsfrom Captain America, Spider-Man, and Iron Man to Thanos, Loki, and Kingpinwith an introduction by the legendary Stan Lee. This is the “book that mankind has been hungering for,” says American comic book writer, editor, publisher, and producer, Stan Lee, “a book that is-now and forever-a shining beacon of wonder, a titanic tribute to talent unleashed.” With this new edition of DK’s best-selling Marvel Encyclopedia, keep up with the ever-expanding Marvel Universe.
Updated and expanded, find out vital information and secret histories for more than 1,200 Marvel characters-from classics to brand new oneswhile getting the lowdown on recent key events, including Civil War 2, Secret Empire, and Infinity Countdown. From iconic teams-such as the Avengers, X-Men, and Guardians of the Galaxy-to fan favorites-Black Panther, Deadpool, and Captain Marvel to rising stars Amadeus Cho, Squirrel Girl and the Exiles-every significant Marvel character is showcased with the latest comic artwork.
2. Trees, Leaves, Flowers and Seeds: A Visual Encyclopedia of the Plant Kingdom (Smithsonian)
Author: by DK
DK Children
English
192 pages
A unique guide to the extraordinary world of plants, from the smallest seeds to the tallest trees. Packed with more than 1,000 incredible images and full of fascinating facts, this beautiful children’s book takes you on an exciting adventure through the wonders of the plant kingdom.
Explore the incredible world of plants, from the smallest seeds to the tallest trees. Find out about the weirdest, smelliest, and deadliest flowers. Which plants eat insects? How do cacti store water? What flower looks like a bee? Where is the tallest tree in the world?
Trees, Leaves, Flowers & Seeds explores the mysterious world of plants to find the answers to these and many more questions. Each type of plant – such as a flowering plant, a tree, a grass, or cactus – is examined close-up, with examples shown from all angles and in cross-section.
Picture-filled galleries also show the wonderful variety of plants on different themes, from the habitats they grow in to the plants that supply us with our staple foods. But Trees, Leaves, Flowers & Seeds also takes a fun, more sideways look at some truly strange plants, such as trees with fruit like gigantic fingers, orchids that look like a monkey’s face, seeds that spin like helicopters, and trees that drip poison.
3. The Animal Book: A Visual Encyclopedia of Life on Earth
Author: by David Burnie
DK Children
English
304 pages
If you’re wild about animals, this visual encyclopedia for kids is the ultimate page-turner, bringing our planet’s creatures together in spectacular style. This inspiring children’s reference guide welcomes you to the animal kingdom where you can meet more than 1,500 species, ranging from ants to zebras and everything in between.
Stunning pictures bring you face to face with giant predators you know and love, including polar bears and tigers, as well as mysterious microscopic life, including amoebas and bacteria. A variety of animal habitats are shown in beautiful detail, while accessible information, additional fact boxes, and amazing galleries complete the stories.
A jaw-dropping spectrum of animal types from fish and birds to reptiles and mammals provides a learning experience like no other. Whether you’re a budding naturalist or simply want to complete a school project, The Animal Book has got it covered!
4. Countries of the World: Our World in Pictures
Author: by DK
English
192 pages
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Discover the countries of the world – explore their geography, wildlife, traditions, and arts in this picture-packed children’s book. Every country profile is packed with photos, and each nation has a full-color map detailing its main cities, landscape features, and borders, and exactly where in the world it is.
At-a-glance panels provide a quick reference to all the stats, and the easy-to-read text is full of fascinating, fun facts. Countries, Cultures, People & Places shows the many unique things that make one country different from another but might also reveal surprising similarities.
Did you know that Cuba’s national sport is baseball, one of the most popular sports in the USA? And that kids in both Japan and Chile have earthquake drills on their school schedule? Find out about anything from the spookily vibrant Day of the Dead parade in Mexico and the beautiful springtime cherry blossom displays of Japan, to blueberry-picking in Sweden and India’s space program.
5. DC Comics Encyclopedia All-New Edition: The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the DC Universe
Author: by Matthew K. Manning
DK
English
368 pages
Revamped, redesigned, and fully updated to include the New 52 and Rebirth storylines, this is the definitive and indispensable guide to the characters and worlds of the DC Comics Universe. Created in full collaboration with DC Comics, this comprehensive reference book has The Washington Post saying, “The DC Comics Encyclopedia is a must.” Formatted in an easy-to use A-to-Z layout, this guide is packed with information and thrilling comic book art and features more than 1,100 characters including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Joker, and much more.
The DC Comics Encyclopedia All-New Edition brings everything up to date, providing an accessible, compelling, and lavishly illustrated guide to the dynamics of the DC Comics Universe. All DC characters and elements & DC Comics.(s17)
6. An Anthology of Intriguing Animals
Author: by DK
DK Children
English
224 pages
From lions and butterflies to sharks and spiders, there’s an animal for everyone in this animal encyclopedia with a twist! With stunning photography and gorgeous illustrations, this animal encyclopedia explores the wildlife of the world, from the most massive whales to the smallest insects.
Which one is your new favorite? This animal book for children will delight and inspire kids who love animals. They will discover incredible facts and fascinating stories about their favorite animals and some they have never heard of! Find out why the slow-motion sloth is so sluggish and how the plodding pangolin protects itself from predators, and more!
Throughout the book, each specially chosen animal is revealed in stunning photos and gorgeous illustrations. Kids will be intrigued by all the small, exciting details. The animal factbook also explores some of the stories and mysterious myths surrounding their favorite beasts.
Curious kids can pour over the index, which is packed with reference information, including the size and location of each species, and a tree of life shows how the animal groups are connected. Find the animals that interest you and uncover new favorite along the way.
7. Star Wars Character Encyclopedia, New Edition
Author: by DK
DK Children
English
224 pages
Learn more about your favorite Star Wars characters from every movie in the saga with this, the be all and end all Star Wars EncyclopediaThe definitive guide to more than 200 heroes, villains, aliens, and droids of the Star Wars galaxy is now packed with new characters from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and Solo: A Star Wars Story.
The perfect gift for any Star Wars or Sci Fi lover, the in-depth character illustrations and cross-sections will keep Want to know how tall Snoke is? Or learn where Maz Kanata is from? The Star Wars: Character Encyclopedia is full of fun facts and intriguing information that’s guaranteed to enthrall fans of all ages.
With plenty of lesser-known details, even die-hard fans will learn new facts about iconic characters.
8. The Arts: A Visual Encyclopedia
Author: by DK
DK Children
English
304 pages
Open your eyes to the wonderful world of art inside this beautiful book. The entire history of the greatest works in painting, sculpture, and photography are included on this comprehensive and colourful tour through time. From the first strokes of paint on prehistoric caves to contemporary street art in the 21st century, every artistic style and movement is explored and explained in stunning detail.
Special features celebrate the lives of groundbreaking painters, sculptors, and photographers, from Dutch master Johannes Vermeer to photography pioneer Julia Margaret Cameron. Many best-loved pieces of art are showcased in iconic images. Marvel at Leonardo da Vinci’s mysterious Mona Lisa, the most famous painted lady.
March alongside China’s statues of the Terracotta Army, and gaze in awe at Barbara Hepworth’s stunning Pelagos sculpture. Packed with pictures and full of facts, Art A Visual Encyclopedia is guaranteed to become a family favourite, encouraging a love of art through the generations.
9. Animal!
Author: by DK
DK Children
English
288 pages
Take a walk on the wild side with this amazing animal encyclopedia for children. From anteaters to zebras and everything in between, the jaw-dropping, heart-stopping world of the animal kingdom is explored in unforgettable images and comprehensive detail. Knowledge Encyclopedia Animal!
Showcases the range of life soaring the skies, climbing the mountains, stalking the grasslands, and swimming the seas. All kinds of species are seen in spectacular 3D images, alongside accessible fact files and supporting information about biology, habitats, and ecosystems.
This standout DK reference encompasses a whole history of evolution and extinction, the classification of animals, the reasons insects are the world’s most successful creatures, the threats facing endangered animals, and a complete timeline of life on Earth. This beautiful book brings the natural world into your home, sparking a love of animals in children that will last a lifetime.
Our furry and feathered friends can’t wait to meet you!
10. Cars, Trains, Ships, and Planes: A Visual Encyclopedia of Every Vehicle
Author: by DK
DK Children
English
256 pages
Calling all speed demons! Get your motor running with this exciting and educational visual encyclopedia for children. You’ll enjoy the ride on more than 1,000 different types of transport. Gently take to the skies in a hot air balloon or race into space on a rocket.
Experience life in the fast lane in a Formula 1 racing car or set sail for new horizons aboard a luxury cruise ship. The world is your oyster as you chart the entire history of transport, from traditional horse and carts to today’s high-speed networks and supersonic vehicles.
Incredible images accompanied by fact-packed text give you the full lowdown on everything that could possibly take you from A to B. Cars, Trains, Ships, and Planes guarantees thrills and spills as you test out the fastest, largest, longest, and costliest modes of transport in the ultimate record-breakers.
Put yourself in the driving seat with this complete visual guide to vehicles.
11. Dinosaurs: A Visual Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition
Author: by DK
DK Children
English
304 pages
Be brave as you meet the most incredible creatures to ever walk the Earth in this top-selling book. The ultimate visual encyclopedia introduces a huge variety of record-breaking dinosaurs in mind-blowing detail. Dinosaurs: A Visual Encyclopedia charts the entire history of life on our planet, from the very first life forms through the range of prehistoric creatures and the diverse species of the Ice Ages.
This curious mixture of the weird and wonderful is shown in stunning expert-verified reconstructed images alongside fascinating fact files and additional information about habitat, diet, and behaviour. You might already be able to tell your Tyrannosaurus Rex from Triceratops, but have you ever seen horse-eating birds and millipedes the size of crocodiles?
Then look no further. Other topics such as evolution, fossilization, and climate change are explored in-depth to build up a complete picture of the dinosaur era. Dinosaur fans and fossil hunters, what are you waiting for?
12. Ultimate Oceanpedia: The Most Complete Ocean Reference Ever (National Geographic Kids)
Author: by Christina Wilsdon
1426325509
National Geographic Kids
English
From tsunamis and sea turtles to riptides and reefs, learn all about the creatures, science, and ecology of our oceans, which cover more of the planet than all the continents and are just as important! Travel through all parts of the ocean to learn how it affects of our world, including storms and climate.
Amazing facts, photos, illustrations, and diagrams are found throughout this book, along with conservation tips, weird-but-true facts, and a mini ocean atlas. Challenges to the health of our ocean and its creatures are also presented along with what people are doing to keep it pristine for generations to come.
13. Ultimate Reptileopedia: The Most Complete Reptile Reference Ever
Author: by Christina Wilsdon
National Geographic Kids
English
272 pages
The natural world experts at National Geographic present the ultimate reference book on reptiles, designed just for kids. Crawling with fascinating facts, lively text, and tons of cool, colorful, images of the weirdest and wackiest reptiles on planet Earth, it is sure to be their coveted, #1 reference.
Snakey, slimey, scaley, and sensational! Welcome to the amazing world of the most popular reptiles on Earth. With colorful photographs and fun facts, this easy-to-use encyclopedia profiles snakes, lizards, amphibians, turtles and tortoises, crocodilians, and tuatara. Profiles are accompanied by Did You Know?
Details and fast facts including scientific name, size, diet, and habitat.
14. The New Children's Encyclopedia (Visual Encyclopedia)
Author: by DK
DK Children
English
304 pages
The ultimate book of knowledge that every child needs! Ideal for little ones with lots of big questions about the world we live in. What is photosynthesis? How do the muscles in our bodies work? How do meteorites and asteroids form?
Open the pages of this illustrated encyclopedia and discover the answers to all your questions. This fascinating kids encyclopedia has simple, easy-to-read text and lively, detailed illustrations, helping young readers build their knowledge on a wide range of topics. Explore giant galaxies, microscopic bacteria, human cells, ancient civilizations and more.
Full of fun facts and stats, this reference book for children is designed to be both fascinating and fun to use! It covers a vast scope of information, from the Earth’s plants and animals, to its people and discoveries. For easy navigation, this kids’ encyclopedia is arranged thematically with more than 9,000 indexed entries and 2,500 colorful illustrations.
Feed your child’s curiosity and help them shape their ideas about the world around them. Perfect for homeschooling with age-appropriate knowledge on a range of topics complementary to their school curriculum. This will help build their general knowledge and inspire them to want to know more.
15. The Complete Language of Flowers: A Definitive and Illustrated History (Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia, 3)
Author: by S. Theresa Dietz
Wellfleet
English
256 pages
The Complete Language of Flowers is a comprehensive encyclopedia providing the meanings, powers, facts, and folklore for over 1,001 flower species. Along with a beautiful visual depiction, each entry provides the flower’s scientific and common names, characteristics, and historic meanings and powers from mythology, medieval legends, folklore, and flower poetry.
For centuries, symbolic flower meanings have fascinated readers, writers, poets, and suddenly smitten couples alike. Extremely popular during the Victorian era, these floriographies flourished and versed the public on the hidden meaning of popular flowers such as:Purple TulipEternal loveAmaryllisAdventurousness; Enthusiasm; PassionDaisyBeauty and innocence; Cheer; Childlike playfulnessSunflowerAmbition; Constancy; DevotionTogether with stunning full-color illustrations and two indexes, one for searching by common flower name and the other organized by meaning, this beautiful reference is a must-have for gardeners, florists, and flower enthusiasts.
16. DK Children's Encyclopedia: The Book that Explains Everything
Author: by DK
DK Children
English
304 pages
The ultimate book of knowledge for kids aged 7 to 9, this thorough children’s encyclopedia contains all the homework answers your kids will need, explained clearly and checked by experts. An engaging, traditional-style general reference book for kids covering all the key subjects including Arts, People, History, Earth, Nature, Science, Technology, Space, and the Human Body in alphabetical order.
This encyclopedia for children is a must-have resource for every student’s shelf, with age-appropriate, jargon-free text accompanied by stunning, detailed images covering over 240 topics all in one place, from science and nature to history and the arts. Essential for any child who wants to discover as much as possible about the world around them.
Packed with information, each single-page entry in this fabulous kid’s encyclopedia features a key topic explained in a concise manner accompanied by gorgeous visuals, fun facts about the world and extensive cross-references revealing the links between subject areas. Kids can learn about Ancient Rome, chemistry, evolution, microscopic life, robots, Vikings, and so much more.
