Book
One million things : a visual encyclopedia / contributors and consultants, Chris Barker, Hazel Beynon, Kim Bryan [and fourteen others].
Record details
- ISBN: 146548051X
- ISBN: 9781465480514
- Physical Description: 297 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), colour maps
- Edition: First edition, American edition, New edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2019.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Nature -- Human body -- Science and technology -- Space -- Earth -- People and places -- History -- Art and culture -- Reference. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 31.99 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Children's encyclopedias and dictionaries. Curiosities and wonders > Juvenile literature. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Branch | J 031 One 2019 | 31681020167300 | JNONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Creatively detailed DK artwork complements a highly engaging, unconventional reference that includes such examples as architectural marvels displayed through a house of cards, ice sculptures that reveal states of matter and the story of space exploration as told through an astronautâs stamp collection. Illustrations. - Penguin Putnam
No two pages look alike in this eye-popping children's encyclopedia. Exploring everything from amazing animals to art, this book is packed with fun facts for kids.
With its unique visual approach, One Million Things! shows you a range of topics but presents them with a twist. Mingle with a bunch of snakes... on a ladder! Meet your mammal relatives in a photo album, or peek into a drawer full of prosthetic eyes to discover the science of genetics. An ice sculpture reveals the science behind states of matter, architectural marvels are displayed on a house of cards, and the story of space exploration is told through an astronaut's stamp collection.
This comprehensive children's book covers technology, Earth, people, nature, history, science, the human body, and much more. With something new to discover on every page, One Million Things! will consistently entertain and inform. It's the ultimate children's reference book.
