From School Library Journal
Grade 2-6-- The promise of an easy-to-read, alphabetically arranged, one-volume encyclopedia for the elementary grades is exciting but difficult to deliver. This attempt, actually a revised edition of The Doubleday Children's Encyclopedia (1990), emphasizes topics of interest to children, and the result is a curious compilation of facts. The entry on the American Revolutionary War has four brief paragraphs, about the same space reserved for "Football." Surprisingly, "Pollution" receives less coverage than "Yeast." Hernando Cortes is awarded an entry, while Francisco Pizarro is not. Clear, full-color photos; detailed, appealing drawings; and sharply drawn though diminuitive maps are plentiful. Yet the quality of the illustrations is uneven. For example, the portraits of the presidents of the United States are notably unattractive. Although The Random House Children's Encyclopedia (1991) has fewer entries, the consistency of its format makes it a better choice for home and school libraries.
- Alicia Eames, Brooklyn Public Library, NY
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
- Alicia Eames, Brooklyn Public Library, NY
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Product Description
One fact-filed volume contains more than 1,300 alphabetically arranged entries that cover subjects ranging from nature to history to sports to religion with text that is enhanced by maps, flags, illustrations, fact panels, and more.
