Recommended Reference Materials
Use any of the following reference products to add depth of information to the subjects in "But Not Quite!". Click on the title to see more about the product; click on the "buy from" button to add the product to your Amazon.com shopping cart.
3-10 Years
Book
American Heritage Picture Dictionary By American Heritage Dictionaries Adults can use dictionaries for children (reading age 4-8 years on this one) to point out items and talk about what they mean.
$10.47
7-12 Years
Book
DK Science Encyclopedia By Dorling Kindersley Publishing Amazon reviewers gave this book mixed reviews depending on the depth of information they needed. Like other DK reference books, however, it provides well-presented basic information.
$27.19
4-10 Years
Book
Chlldren's Illustrated Encyclopedia By Dorling Kindersley Publishing As with most DK products, this encyclopedia has
clear, crisp illustrations and text. It's excellent for adults to use with younger children and continued use encourages older children to look up things when they have a curiosity about something.
$27.20
4-10 Years
Book
My First Book of Sign By P. Baker Use this book (good explanations( in combination with the video below (how to make the movements) to learn and help teach your children to sign.
$13.97
4-10 Years
Video
Signing Time By P. Baker Use this video (how to make the movements) in combination with the book above (good explanations) to learn and help teach your children to sign.
VHS $16.99
4-12 Years*
Book
The Oxford Picture Dictionary: English/Arabic By Shapiro & Adelson-Goldstein This book would be helpful to older children or to adults working with young children. And it's easier to use for Arabic-speaking persons practicing English than those who want to learn Arabic. A flaw: no Arabic pronunciation guide.
$14.95
4-12 Years
Book
DK Nature Encyclopedia By Dorling Kindersley Publishing Younger children will need guidance from adults to use this encyclopedia as the reading level is more for 9-12 years. It's excellent to use, however, for developing a pattern of using reference material when curious about natural creatures.
$20.39
6-10 Years
Book
Clifford's Big Book of Things to Know By Norman Bridwell While this book doesn't have the depth of other encyclopedia-type books, Clifford is a favorite with young children and he's a good motivator for parents to use in encouraging children to satisfy their curiosity.
$10.95
4-12 Years
Book
Diccionario Ingles/Espanol: Oxford Picture Dictionary By Shapiro et al This dictionary includes 3500 words, 140 topics arranged into 12 themes and is targeted to meet the needs of ESL students. It's equally appropriate for anyone learning Spanish.
