The New Children's Encyclopedia: Packed with Thousands of Facts, Stats, and Illustrations, Hardcover Book, By: Dk Smithsonian Institution

The ultimate book of knowledge that every child needs! Ideal for little ones with lots of big questions about the world we live in. What is photosynthesis? How do the muscles in our bodies work? How do meteorites and asteroids form? Open the pages of this illustrated encyclopaedia and discover the answers to all your questions. This fascinating kids encyclopaedia has simple, easy-to-read text and lively, detailed illustrations, helping young readers build their knowledge on a wide range of topics. Explore giant galaxies, microscopic bacteria, human cells, ancient civilizations and more. Full of fun facts and stats, this reference book for children is designed to be both fascinating and fun to use! It covers a vast scope of information, from the Earth's plants and animals, to its people and discoveries. For easy navigation, this kids' encyclopaedia is arranged thematically with more than 9, 000 indexed entries and 2, 500 colourful illustrations. Feed your child's curiosity and help them shape their ideas about the world around them. Perfect for home-schooling with age-appropriate knowledge on a range of topics complementary to their school curriculum. This will help build their general knowledge and inspire them to want to know more. A Must-Have Reference Book for Every Child's Library With almost 500, 000 copies sold worldwide since 2009, this children's encyclopaedia is a book of wonder that will absorb children of all ages. It has now been fully updated in line with the latest knowledge and research. It contains all the homework answers your kids will need, explained clearly and checked by experts. It's the perfect gift for children who aren't afraid to ask why. You'll learn everything you need to know about topics like: - Space Living world More from DK Books: Expand your knowledge and explore more books from this series that cover your child's favourite subjects. Go on an intergalactic adventure in Space: A Visual Encyclopaedia, discover our blue planet like never before in Ocean: A Visual Encyclopaedia, and take a tour of the human body in Human Body: A Visual Encyclopaedia. About Author DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia. DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting. DK's extensive children's list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO(R) books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, the world's leading publisher of strategy content for PC and console video games.