Author(s): Dorling Kindersley

Encyclopaedia/Atlas

"The ultimate dictionary." (Times Educational Supplement). From the universe and our planet, to plants and animals, to the human body and the very latest in science and technology, the updated and revised "Visual Dictionary" is a unique encyclopedia packed with information. Not only does it tell you what a term means, it shows you with over 6,000 amazing photos and over 33,000 objects and terms defined. Discover how a plasma TV works, go inside a volcano or the latest high-tech car, see how a bronze statue is made, explore the prehistoric world and find the answers to all kinds of questions on science, art, music, sport and more. "The Visual Dictionary" is an unbeatable reference guide that will appeal to all the family.