Things Linked With Children's Encyclopedia
Encyclopedias are known for containing facts relating to just about any topic. Some encyclopedias are geared toward adults, while others toward children. Children's encyclopedias have subjects linked with them that provide a more hands-on and graphical approach to learning. Many children's encyclopedias are also found online, making it easier for children to navigate the topic and learn new ideas.
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Maps
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Maps are an important tool within children's encyclopedias. Maps help children visualize the concepts being discussed or taught. Children can use the maps in homework and school research projects. Maps can be broken down into categories like population, terrain, timelines and crops.
Tools
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Children's encyclopedias also link to references which can be used for class homework or projects. References relating to statistics for a country or state and its people can be found within many encyclopedias. Topic references, video clips, timelines, biographies and media collections are also linked in encyclopedias. A further reading section may be included so children can follow up on ideas they learned.
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Online Links and Activities
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Children's encyclopedias have links to other websites relating to the topic on which the child searched. It also contains activities specifically for the topic. The Britannica Encyclopedia for Kids online has activities geared for specific age groups, specific subject matter like math or science and games. All are very interactive ways for children to learn about a new topic or idea.
News and Blogs
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Children's encyclopedias contain current world news for both students and parents. News also revolves around holidays such as President's Day or Veteran's Day. News from students to other students about essay contests and new research findings are displayed. Daily news may include the person, place or thing of the day and featured activities and games. Parents can find links to products available for purchase such as hardcover encyclopedias or other books. Free trials of some online encyclopedias are available for parents to test out additional features of the site. Some encyclopedias contain curriculum sections to help parents aid their children with homework or projects.
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