The set includes three paperback books—just the books needed for homework assignments, independent studies, and to satisfy a child"s curiosity about his world. The Kingfisher First Dictionary contains more than 1,500 words, giving readers a useful guide to help build their reading and writing abilities. The Kingfisher First Thesaurus is a fascinating word finder, with more than 100 main entry words with their similar words and opposites, perfect for enabling readers to build a bigger vocabulary. The Kingfisher First Encyclopedia, new in paperback and fully updated, is the ideal first encyclopedia for young readers, with 100 easy-to-understand entries on a range of favorite topics.