Written specifically to a younger audience, Firefly Big Book of Knowledge is the ideal first reference book for home and school. Over 3,000 exciting full color photographs and illustrations illuminate topics ranging from Earth and Space to the Natural World, to Science and Technology. Children are introduced to more than 200 main entry subjects in a language that encourages reading and helps to build vocabulary.
A practical guide to identifying, understanding and hunting for fossils. The Firefly Guide to Fossils is a practical, pocket-sized and beautifully illustrated field guide. Its introduction explains how fossils form and the history of ancient life. Fossil classification and distribution are described, providing essential background information for students and collectors. Fossil hunting is described in detail with practical advice on everything from finding sites to displaying specimens. The main part of the book presents major groups of fossils, from trilobites to tree ferns in a wide international range, from the common and easy-to-find, to dinosaur bones that would crown any collection. The entries are illustrated with color images accompanied by clear descriptive text. A quick reference identification key organizes the 400 specimens by the major fossil classification, making it easier to find detailed information for each one.
The Pocket-sized Reference Book Series Each book covers a subject from science, nature, history and art. Each book is researched, written and checked by experts. Each is systematically organized for easy access to information. The visual approach brings the subjects to life for all readers, and makes them easy to understand. Each book contains tables, figures, glossary and index. If you have ever wanted to find information on a subject, but not wanted to got to specialized tomes, you will want Firefly Pocket Guides. They are easy to handle and organized for easy reference.
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