The Usborne Illustrated Encyclopedia

With hundreds of pictures, diagrams and cut-away illustrations, this essential reference book explains the basic concepts of science and shows how they are applied in the world around us. Filled with fascinating details, charts, lists, and tables, this is an invluable book for reading, research and reference.

This illustrated encyclopedia tells about the plants and animals of our world.

You will find the history of the world covering the major civilizations, rulers and events. The book paints a vivid picture of everyday life over thousands of years.

This is a must-have encyclopedia with over 1500 amazing photographs, illustrations and diagrams. Topics covered include animals and plants, how the human body works, history, cultures, science, technology, space, and our world.

Over 1500 illustrations, projects, experiments and activities, clear scientific explanations in simple language.

An illustrated encyclopedia packed with useful information and fascinating facts.| people and society, and history.

An internet-linked history of the Earth from its origins in the Big Bang right up to the dawn of the new millennium.