New in paperback, "The Oxford Children's Encyclopedia of History" is a major reference book for children of 8 and over, giving a fascinating insight into over 12,000 years of human history. Some 120 major entries carefully explain the key issues. Each article features colour photos and other illustrations specially selected to expand on the information given in the text. The articles are arranged alphabetically, from Africa to World War II, to allow quick access to information. The text, checked by experts throughout, has been brought completely up to date. Its features include: all text is written and checked by our large team of expert writers and consultants; 120 major entries, and 60,000 words; A-Z format allows quick access to information; fully indexed and cross-referenced, to encourage in-depth investigation; and approximately 250 full-colour photos and drawings.

 

There are 128 pages in this book. It is a dictionary. A dictionary is a single-volume or multivolume reference work containing brief explanatory entries for terms and topics related to a specific subject or field of inquiry, usually arranged alphabetically (example: Dictionary of Neuropsychology). The entries in a dictionary are usually shorter than those contained in an encyclopedia on the same subject, but the word "dictionary" is often used in the titles of works that should more appropriately be called encyclopedias (example: Dictionary of the Middle Ages in 13 volumes). This book was published 2000 by Oxford University Press .

Della Thompson is Senior Editor in the English Dictionary Department, Oxford University Press.