Andrea H. (Andrea) reviewed Running Press Cyclopedia: The Portable, Visual Encyclopedia on + 85 more book reviews
A thick little book of more information than can fit in my head! Pretty interesting. Gives a quick digest of everything from ballet to religion. All sciences, histories, and arts are inside.
Denell W. (Chitimacha-Princess) reviewed Running Press Cyclopedia: The Portable, Visual Encyclopedia on + 586 more book reviews
Excerpt from Book:
"Here is a complete set of encyclopedias in the palm of your hand--simple, compact and percise.
-Visual: To make every topic clear each chapter is fully illustrated. More than 800 diagrams, maps and charts make the facts about each topic instantly understandable, from the architectural styles of the eighteenth century to key events in the world.
-Essential: To help you locate basic information about each topic, the Running Press Cyclopedia is organized thematically into six parts. If you ant to know about planets turn to part 4, science, to find the section on the universe. Topic boxes within each section highlight information, beginning with a general overview and progressing to specifics. A complete index provides easy access to each subject.
Comprehensive: Containing more than 20,000 facts, the Running Press Cyclopedia offers at a glance understanding unlike any other reference. Glossaries of key words, biographies of historical figures and timelines of major events provide background about every subject."
"Here is a complete set of encyclopedias in the palm of your hand--simple, compact and percise.
-Visual: To make every topic clear each chapter is fully illustrated. More than 800 diagrams, maps and charts make the facts about each topic instantly understandable, from the architectural styles of the eighteenth century to key events in the world.
-Essential: To help you locate basic information about each topic, the Running Press Cyclopedia is organized thematically into six parts. If you ant to know about planets turn to part 4, science, to find the section on the universe. Topic boxes within each section highlight information, beginning with a general overview and progressing to specifics. A complete index provides easy access to each subject.
Comprehensive: Containing more than 20,000 facts, the Running Press Cyclopedia offers at a glance understanding unlike any other reference. Glossaries of key words, biographies of historical figures and timelines of major events provide background about every subject."
Ward K. (koalabearkid) reviewed Running Press Cyclopedia: The Portable, Visual Encyclopedia on + 215 more book reviews
Here is the tiniest, yet most complete, desk-top sized encyclopedia in the palm of your hand. Simple, compact, precise, and now in FULL COLOR! To make every topic clear, each topic is illustrated. More than 800 full color diagrams, maps, charts. Containing more than 20,000 facts at a glance. Glossaries of key words, biographies of historical figures, science facts, and major events. Perfect for student or writer, or anyone else who simply wants to be knowledgeable on-the-go.
