Usborne Encyclopedias – serie

Friendly and accessible encyclopedia packed with amazing facts. Topics range from Planet Earth, plants and animals, to famous people and discoveries. Colourfully illustrated with clearly written explanations.

A fascinating guide to Ancient Greek civilisation from the Minoans to Alexander's empire. Includes information on the key figures, battles and geography of the Ancient Greek empire, as well gods and goddesses, the Olympic games and the day-to-day life of its citizens.Features stunning photographs and illustrations, a comprehensive factfinder section with a time chart, who's who and glossary, making it perfect for reference use. Internet links to websites with virtual tours, reconstructions and more information.Chapters in this book include:- How we know about the Greeks- Map of Ancient GreeceEarly Greece- The first Greeks- The Minoans- Minoan palaces- Minoan religion- Explosions and Invasions- The Mycenaeans- Mycenaean royal tombs- Warriors and traders- Troy and the Trojan War- Things fall apart- The Dark AgesArchaic Greece- The Archaic Period- Greek City-states- Sparta - a warrior state- Greek armies- Hoplites- Greek warships- The Persian Wars- The decline of Persia- The birth of literacyClassical Greece- The gold age of Athens- The Acropolis- The first democratic states- Life in Sparta- The Peloponnesian Wars- The end of an eraEveryday Life- Growing up- Women and the home- Greek Houses- Clothes and fashion- Farming and food- The marketplace- Architecture- Building- Sculpture- Pottery- Metalwork- Travel by land and sea- Feasting and fun- Plays and players- The Games- Religion and mythology- Temples and worship- Talking to the gods- Death and the Underworld- Funerals and burialsMacedonia and the Hellenistic World- The rise of Macedonia- Alexander the Great- The Hellenistic World- Alexandria- Inquiring minds- The Roman conquestFactfinder- Gods and goddesses- Greek myths- Greek philosophy- Greek lays- Battles and battle formations- Who's who- Time chart

A comprehensive introduction to world history from prehistoric times to the start of the 21st century, including information on dinosaurs, the first humans, Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, Medieval Europe, the World Wars and other major events in history. Magnificently illustrated with a wealth of images depicting key events and everyday life in times gone by, as well as maps, charts and photographs. Includes a 12,000-year illustrated timechart, glossary and extensive index. With over 800 internet links to regularly reviewed websites with homework help, virtual tours, reconstructions, games and quizzes.Chapters in this book include:- Prehistoric World- Ancient World- Medieval World- The Last 500 Years- World Time Charts

A comprehensive introduction to physical geography including information on the climate, volcanoes, erosion, the weather, ecosystems and humans. Fabulously illustrated with photographs, maps, diagrams and illustrations that will capture the imagination of young readers. Includes an extensive glossary, fact finder and world records. With internet links to recommended websites with maps, quizzes, games and homework information. The material in this book is also available as part of the Usborne Geography Encyclopedia.Chapters in this book include:Planet Earth-The Earth in Space-Looking at the Earth-The Seasons-Day and Night-Inside the Earth-The Earth's Crust-Rocks, Minerals and Fossils-The Eearth's Resources-Energy from EarthEarthquakes and Volcanoes-The Exploding Earth-Volcanic Variations-Natural Hot Water-Volcanic Islands-Living with Volcanoes-Earthquake Effects-How Earthquakes Happen-Earthquake Safety-Giant WavesClimate-The Earth's Atmosphere-Airt and Ocean Currents-Natural Cycles-Global Warming-Rainforests-Tropical Grasslands-Monsoons-Tropical Deserts-Mediterranea Climates-Temperate Climates-Polar Regions-Mountains-Changing ClimatesWeather-What is Weather?-Water and Clouds-Thunderstorms-Windstorms-Floods and Droughts-Freezing an Frying-Strange Weather-Weather ForecastingPlants and Animals-Plant Life on Earth-Animal Life on Earth-Ecosystems-Population-Farming-Farming MethodsShaping the Land-Soil-Looking after Soil-Weathering-ErosionRivers and Oceans-Rivers-River Erosion-Water in the Ground-Rivers of Ice-The Edge of the sea-Seas and Oceans-Using Seas and OceansUseful Information-Glossary-Maps and Lines-The Earth's Cycles-Sciences and Scientists-World Records-Measurements

An inspiring reference book for young readers to pore over, covering a wide range of topics from art and animals to new technology. Arranged thematically and illustrated with over 1500 colourful photos, illustrations and diagrams. QR codes provide instant access via a mobile phone or tablet to 150 video clips of animals, space, places round the world and more, which enhance the information in the book. An additional 650 internet links via the Usborne Quicklinks website take children to websites with online activities, games and further information.Chapters in this book include:- Our World- Animals and plants- How your body works- History- How people live- Science- How things work- Space- Maps of the world- Flags of the world