Can you recommend an encyclopedia for young learners?

[Zuzu822]

We are very, very relaxed when it comes to "schooling" during the early years. After spending some time with very academic-driven parents recently, I was re-reading Lillian's article on homeschooling the preschool and K years to fortify myself, and noticed her recommendation for some children's reference books. I know this would be right up my boys' alley. Does anyone have a good recommendation for something comprehensive, but simple?

TIA!

[LilyGrace]

Usborne makes some great books, including their Internet Linked Book of Knowledge. We have their science encyclopedia and it's really nice. When we got it, I didn't think we'd use their links as much as we have.

[ChinaDoll]

Originally Posted by LilyGrace

Usborne makes some great books, including their Internet Linked Book of Knowledge. We have their science encyclopedia and it's really nice. When we got it, I didn't think we'd use their links as much as we have.

Ditto that - we love the Usborne Children's Encyclopedia!

[lmonter]

Yup, we've got at least one of the Usborne books - it's a big purple one, and sometimes my 6yo takes it to bed to pore over the photos and is all ready and raring to ask questions in the morning. I have several other ones (which is why I can't remember which one the purple one is) that were hand-me-downs and are currently packed away.

[Zuzu822]

Thanks for the recommendation! We have lots of Usborne and DK books, so I was debating between the two. I think the Internet Linked Encyclopedia will be a good choice!

[tbone]

Another recommendation for the Usborne titles.

I would also recommend the Childcraft encyclopedia series. Your library would probably have them. I bought a set for really cheap from a library sale one year, so be on the look out for a used copy if you like them.