The New Children's Encyclopedia

Packed with thousands of facts, stats, and illustrations

Author DK
Packed with thousands of facts, stats and illustrations covering all the questions that children love to ask!

When? Where? What? Why? This stimulating and comprehensive encyclopedia answers all the questions that circle through the minds of children almost every day! For example, did you know that a single drop of blood contains five million blood cells? Or that there are areas of desert on all seven of Earth’s continents? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions and many more, then The New Children’s Encyclopedia may be the book for you!

Prepare to expand your knowledge on a wide range of topics – including Earth and beyond, plants and animals, history and politics, science, technology, and the human body – arranged thematically with more than 9,000 indexed entries and 2,500 colorful images. Each chapter is jam-packed with maps, charts, timelines, diagrams, beautiful images, and amazing facts to keep young learners engaged time and time again. 

So what are you waiting for? Get stuck in to discover:

- Easily accessible, flashcard-style facts that provide key information in an easy-to-read manner
- Compelling combination of solid knowledge that covers key curriculum topics 
- Stunning visual features in the form of diagrams, images, maps and more
- Updated facts and images make this edition perfect for young readers aged 9+

The cross-reference icons encourage children to explore and discover related information, feeding their curiosity and building their general knowledge as they work their way through this engaging encyclopedia of fascinating facts.

So whether your child aged 9 and over is eager to find out more about the wonderful world we live in, or build upon knowledge already learned in school, or you’re a parent, teacher and librarian looking for a trusted source of information for your child - then The New Children’s Encyclopedia is sure to delight!
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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Packed with thousands of facts, stats and illustrations covering all the questions that children love to ask!

When? Where? What? Why? This stimulating and comprehensive encyclopedia answers all the questions that circle through the minds of children almost every day! For example, did you know that a single drop of blood contains five million blood cells? Or that there are areas of desert on all seven of Earth’s continents? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions and many more, then The New Children’s Encyclopedia may be the book for you!

Prepare to expand your knowledge on a wide range of topics – including Earth and beyond, plants and animals, history and politics, science, technology, and the human body – arranged thematically with more than 9,000 indexed entries and 2,500 colorful images. Each chapter is jam-packed with maps, charts, timelines, diagrams, beautiful images, and amazing facts to keep young learners engaged time and time again. 

So what are you waiting for? Get stuck in to discover:

- Easily accessible, flashcard-style facts that provide key information in an easy-to-read manner
- Compelling combination of solid knowledge that covers key curriculum topics 
- Stunning visual features in the form of diagrams, images, maps and more
- Updated facts and images make this edition perfect for young readers aged 9+

The cross-reference icons encourage children to explore and discover related information, feeding their curiosity and building their general knowledge as they work their way through this engaging encyclopedia of fascinating facts.

So whether your child aged 9 and over is eager to find out more about the wonderful world we live in, or build upon knowledge already learned in school, or you’re a parent, teacher and librarian looking for a trusted source of information for your child - then The New Children’s Encyclopedia is sure to delight!

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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. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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