Our World in Pictures: An Encyclopedia of Everything

Our World in Pictures: An Encyclopedia of Everything

by DK
Our World in Pictures: An Encyclopedia of Everything

Our World in Pictures: An Encyclopedia of Everything

by DK

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Overview

From animals to the internet, and from pandemics to global warming, this children's encyclopedia includes everything you need to know on just about everything!

Have you ever wondered what the earliest photograph ever taken was? Or what the latest Rover on Mars looks like? How about the speed of which a red kangaroo can jump? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these quirky questions and so many more, then SI Our World in Pictures Encyclopedia may be the book for you! 

Explore galleries of intriguing objects on a range of topics, from plants to space, and from sports to ancient civilizations. This engaging encyclopedia for children aged 9-12 takes you on a fascinating journey from the past to present day - and into the future!

Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore:

- Includes more than 1,200 images, including beautiful photographs and never-before-seen illustrations
- Highly visual approach to learning
- Ideal combination of colorful diagrams with infographic text boxes

Prepare to build your knowledge on a wide range of topics, including: space, earth, nature, science, technology, history, culture and society, and entertainment. the striking illustrations, photographs and diagrams featured throughout provide an optimum visual learning experience for both children and adults alike, accompanied by an array of fun facts on just about everything!

In association with DK Smithsonian, the text proves easily-accessible for readers aged 9-12, yet can be enjoyed by the entire family, making this enthralling children’s encyclopedia a beautiful and educational gift that can be passed down generations.

Learn all about the world one picture at a time!

If you like SI Our World in Pictures Encyclopedia then why not complete the collection? Part of the highly-visual Our World In Pictures series, avid readers can dive into the world of dinosaurs with The Dinosaur Book, become a vehicle virtuoso with Cars, Trains, Ships and Planes and venture on a journey across the globe with Countries, Cultures, People & Places.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780744060157
Publisher: DK
Publication date: 10/25/2022
Series: DK Our World in Pictures
Pages: 320
Sales rank: 1,050,383
Product dimensions: 8.50(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.90(d)
Age Range: 9 - 12 Years

About the Author

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

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Table of Contents

Space 8

The Big Bang 10

The universe 12

Stars 14

Galaxies 16

Constellations 18

The Milky Way 20

Planets 22

Moons 24

Space rocks 26

Mars 28

Telescopes 30

How to see stars 32

Rockets 34

Space exploration 36

Space robots 38

Building the ISS 40

Living in space 42

Earth 44

Planet Earth 46

Our World 48

The seasons 50

Earthquakes 52

Mountains 54

Volcanoes 56

Rocks and minerals 58

Crystals 60

Metals 62

Caves 64

Rivers 66

Life in the ocean 68

Weather 70

Global warming 72

Environments 74

Night lights 76

Human impact 78

Nature 80

Living things 82

Early life and death 84

Evolution 86

Dinosaurs 88

Fossils 90

Prehistoric life 92

Nonflowering plants 94

Flowers 96

Trees 98

Fungi 100

Growing up 102

Micro life 104

Invertebrates 106

Insects 108

Fish 110

Amphibians 112

Animal senses 114

Reptiles 116

Birds 118

Animal journeys 120

A hard life 122

Mammals 124

Food webs 126

Ecosystems 128

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