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Cover of Picturepedia, Second Edition An Encyclopedia on Every Page by DK

Picturepedia, Second Edition An Encyclopedia on Every Page by DK

by DK

Book Details

Publisher:National Geographic Books
Published:2020-10-13
Pages:360
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1465438289

Reading Info

Age Range:3-7

About This Book

Discover everything you could ever know about science and technology, nature, geography, culture, sports and hobbies, and history in this vibrant visual encyclopedia for children! Did you know that more than half of the human body’s weight is water, and that a koi carp can live for more than 200 years? Or how about there being more than 20,000 islands in the Pacific Ocean, or that Turkey eats the most bread, with each person getting through 104.6 kg of it every year? You can learn all these thin

Our Review

This visually stunning reference book transforms complex information into accessible, image-rich spreads that cover everything from human anatomy to world cultures. Each page bursts with vibrant photographs, detailed diagrams, and bite-sized facts that answer the curious questions young minds are asking, making it an exceptional visual encyclopedia for children. It organizes vast topics like science, geography, and history into clear, thematic sections that are easy for a child to navigate independently. The presentation of information through compelling visuals and surprising statistics, such as the water content in our bodies or the longevity of koi carp, ensures that learning feels like an exciting discovery.

What sets this resource apart is its ability to cater to various learning styles, whether a child prefers to dive deep into a single subject or browse through captivating trivia across different fields. It serves as an excellent tool for sparking dinner table conversations, supporting school projects, and satisfying that innate childhood urge to understand how the world works. Families will find it encourages repeated exploration, with each visit revealing new details and connections between topics. This is the kind of engaging, fact-filled book that can turn a casual browser into a lifelong learner, building a solid foundation of general knowledge through pure visual appeal.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction