My Encyclopedia of Very Important Adventures

For little learners who love exciting journeys and incredible discoveries

Author DK
Hardcover
$24.99 US
8.69"W x 10.31"H x 0.95"D  
On sale Sep 01, 2020 | 224 Pages | 9781465499745
Grades K-4
A charming children's encyclopedia for little learners who love exciting journeys and incredible discoveries. 

The world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. 
My Encyclopedia of Very Important Adventures is a vibrant encyclopedia for curious 5-9-year-olds with an exciting introduction to the awe-inspiring adventures of eager explorers, dynamic daredevils, imaginative inventors, and other pioneers who shaped the world. 

Combining fun facts with charming illustrations, young readers can dive into the unknown and go on a daring journey across land, sea and sky, as they explore the highest mountains, the deepest oceans and everything in between. Celebrate your child’s curiosity as they travel through time to visit the workshops, labs and studios of history’s most important minds, whilst they read about the pioneers who dared to go where nobody had ever been before! My Encyclopedia of Very Important Adventures is bursting with all sorts of subjects that early readers will love!

From scientists and inventors to builders and thinkers, this adventure book is perfect for curious little kids with a thirst for knowledge. Mixing photography and colorful illustrations, kids will discover important facts about the world’s most renowned explorers, pioneers, risk-takers and more. My Encyclopedia of Very Important Adventures is a friendly book that gets children learning, reading, and laughing too! 

Celebrate your child’s curiosity as they:

- Read fun facts about a variety of different people who shaped the world
- Learn all about archeologists, scientists and more who made mind-boggling discoveries
- Discover a unique approach to the subject that focuses primarily on events 

Our encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of engaging and striking photography with lively text. Encourage early learners to go on a journey into the animal kingdom to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 5-9 to enjoy for hours on end, whether for shared reading at bedtime or reading alone, this fun fact book for children also doubles up as the perfect gift for curious kids who love to learn. 

Tell the story of the world one page at a time, by uncovering: 

- Educational content is written in a friendly and fun manner
- Beautifully padded cover with several high-quality finishes, including padding and foil
- Features a built-in ribbon bookmark so you never lose your place whilst reading 

More in the Series

My Encyclopedia of Very Important Adventures
is part of the educational kid’s book series My Very Encyclopedia series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity of the animal kingdom with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals, teach them about different sports with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Sport, or let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in My Encyclopedia of Very Important Dinosaurs.
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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A charming children's encyclopedia for little learners who love exciting journeys and incredible discoveries. 

The world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. 
My Encyclopedia of Very Important Adventures is a vibrant encyclopedia for curious 5-9-year-olds with an exciting introduction to the awe-inspiring adventures of eager explorers, dynamic daredevils, imaginative inventors, and other pioneers who shaped the world. 

Combining fun facts with charming illustrations, young readers can dive into the unknown and go on a daring journey across land, sea and sky, as they explore the highest mountains, the deepest oceans and everything in between. Celebrate your child’s curiosity as they travel through time to visit the workshops, labs and studios of history’s most important minds, whilst they read about the pioneers who dared to go where nobody had ever been before! My Encyclopedia of Very Important Adventures is bursting with all sorts of subjects that early readers will love!

From scientists and inventors to builders and thinkers, this adventure book is perfect for curious little kids with a thirst for knowledge. Mixing photography and colorful illustrations, kids will discover important facts about the world’s most renowned explorers, pioneers, risk-takers and more. My Encyclopedia of Very Important Adventures is a friendly book that gets children learning, reading, and laughing too! 

Celebrate your child’s curiosity as they:

- Read fun facts about a variety of different people who shaped the world
- Learn all about archeologists, scientists and more who made mind-boggling discoveries
- Discover a unique approach to the subject that focuses primarily on events 

Our encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of engaging and striking photography with lively text. Encourage early learners to go on a journey into the animal kingdom to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 5-9 to enjoy for hours on end, whether for shared reading at bedtime or reading alone, this fun fact book for children also doubles up as the perfect gift for curious kids who love to learn. 

Tell the story of the world one page at a time, by uncovering: 

- Educational content is written in a friendly and fun manner
- Beautifully padded cover with several high-quality finishes, including padding and foil
- Features a built-in ribbon bookmark so you never lose your place whilst reading 

More in the Series

My Encyclopedia of Very Important Adventures
is part of the educational kid’s book series My Very Encyclopedia series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity of the animal kingdom with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals, teach them about different sports with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Sport, or let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in My Encyclopedia of Very Important Dinosaurs.

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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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