A must-have encyclopedia with over 1,500 amazing photographs, illustrations and diagrams, and appealingly simple text. Packed full of knowledge just waiting to be absorbed by fact-hungry children, including information about our world, animals and plants, how the human body works, history, different cultures, science, technology and space - plus a complete set of maps of the world. Fully internet-linked, children can access over 150 recommended websites via Usborne Quicklinks, reinforcing their learning with additional information, activities, quizzes, games, video clips and virtual tours.