"The Checkerboard Press Nature Encyclopedia is an invitation to hours of browsing, reading, and absorbing. Every page is a visual feast packed with fascinating information about the world of nature. More than 500 full color drawings illustrate the over 1,000 topics presented in this concise, yet comprehensive, encyclopedia. This book is a welcome addition to every third to sixth graders bookshelf." Encyclopedia is in Excellent condition with no loose or missing pages, no writing or highlighting of text, no rips or tears, no folds or creases and spine is intact.