This beautifully designed children's encyclopedia puts the information that young readers need at their fingertips.
Full of fascinating facts and world-class photography, this compendium of knowledge sets out key ideas from a wide range of subjects with conviction and authority, while remaining consistently engaging.
Every page of The New Children's Encyclopedia is designed to maximise accessibility and engagement. Detailed factboxes make it easy for readers to find information and make comparisons. The large images throughout have been selected for their ability to intrigue and surprise, while the annotations draw attention to key features and provide an effective hook, making kids want to read on to learn more.
Written with flair and clarity, this book functions as both an invaluable reference guide and an engaging read. It will provide inspiration for school projects, and a speedy way to find important facts for homework assignments.
The New Children's Encyclopedia includes key information about the worlds of science and technology; the wildlife of land, air, and sea; outer space and the wider Universe; our planet, including human and physical geography; and it even delves into prehistory, including the reign of the dinosaurs.
The authors-including Claudia Martin, Giles Sparrow, and Clare Hibbert-have been selected for their world-class ability to convey information clearly to young readers without compromising accuracy; and they are supported by a range of expert consultants from various fields of academia.
This beautifully designed encyclopedia has a place on every young reader's bookshelf, and makes an ideal gift for any child aged 8+.
Claudia Martin has written extensively for children and young adults. She specializes in books on geography, history, technology, current affairs and the natural world. Clare Hibbert specializes in non-fiction books for children of pre- and primary school age. She has been shortlisted for the prestigious Aventis Junior Science Prize, and won a dozen Practical Pre-School Gold Awards. Giles Sparrow is a freelance author and editor, specializing in popular science. He has had books about space published by several children's publishers, including Scholastic and Dorling Kindersley.
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