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My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things DK

My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things By DK

My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things by DK


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My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things Summary

My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things: For Little Learners Who Want to Know Everything by DK

A charming children's encyclopedia bursting with facts about the world, animals, people, planets, and, most importantly, you!

The world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things is a mind-boggling visual collection of everything interesting to get you on your way to knowing it all. Full of fun facts for kids, colourful illustrations, and games that will feed your imagination, this kids encyclopedia is filled with age-appropriate knowledge on a range of topics that are complementary to your school's curriculum.

- Read hundreds of exciting facts
- Learn all about amazing animals, people, and places
- Discover the wonders of our incredible planet, and more

Go on a journey to explore a world of information. Learn about just how many animals are there and how they live and communicate. Find out about our history - cavemen, the first explorers, ancient Egyptians, and even dinosaurs. There's so much crammed into one place and it's all put into colourful and engaging ways suitable for young inquisitive minds.

Tell The Story Of The World One Page At A Time!

Our encyclopedia for children is the perfect blending of adorable, simple illustrations with rich photography and lively text. Made for you and young minds to read together or alone and formatted with a ribbon bookmark to pick up right wherever you left off. This truly is the ideal first reference book for young readers.

More in the Series

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

Shortlisted

- The School Library Association Information Book Award 2017
- Best Children's Book in the Junior Design Awards 2017

My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things Reviews

Packed full of colourful illustrations and interesting facts to delight young minds. This is for very important people only! * Smallish Magazine *
Colourful style and simple, but effective, facts makes this a very attractive book for a junior with an active mind. * The Bookbag *
A simply superb first encyclopedia that will set children on the pathway to learning and discovery. * Parents In Touch *

Table of Contents

  • 1: Very important things about my planet
    • 1: Our place in space
    • 2: Our Earth
    • 3: Which way is space?
    • 4: The sky at night
    • 5: Under the waves
    • 6: Mountains
    • 7: Very fiery volcanoes
    • 8: Shake and quake
    • 9: Dry as a desert
    • 10: Rainforests
    • 11: Wonderful water
    • 12: How does it grow?
    • 13: The changing seasons
    • 14: Extreme weather
    • 15: The Wind and the Sun
  • 2: Very important things about places
    • 1: I can count 7 continents
    • 2: Postcards from North America
    • 3: Postcards from South America
    • 4: Postcards from Africa
    • 5: Postcards from Europe
    • 6: Postcards from Asia
    • 7: Postcards from Australia
    • 8: Postcards from Antarctica
  • 3: Very important things about animals
    • 1: What are animals?
    • 2: Dinosaurs once ruled the Earth
    • 3: Mighty mammals
    • 4: Fabulous fish
    • 5: Beautiful birds
    • 6: Scaly reptiles
    • 7: Awesome amphibians
    • 8: Brilliant bugs
    • 9: Caterpillar to butterfly
    • 10: Animal habitats
    • 11: Pole to pole
    • 12: I spy... on the farm
    • 13: I spy... in the mountains
    • 14: Desert animals
    • 15: I spy... on the African plains
    • 16: The very big blue whale
    • 17: Super sharks
    • 18: Primate party
    • 19: Speedy species
    • 20: Big cats
    • 21: Animals after dark
    • 22: The tortoise and the hare
  • 4: Very important things about people
    • 1: Very early humans
    • 2: Early discoveries
    • 3: The time of the pharaohs
    • 4: Ancient China
    • 5: Aborigines
    • 6: Really modern Romans
    • 7: Viking raiders
    • 8: Ancient Americans
    • 9: Native Americans
    • 10: Festivals and celebrations
    • 11: Eager explorers
    • 12: Important inventors
    • 13: Super scientists
    • 14: Travel by land
    • 15: Travel by water
    • 16: Travel by air
    • 17: Totally tall towers
    • 18: I want to be an astronaut!
    • 19: Flying to the Moon
  • 5: Very important things about me
    • 1: The human body
    • 2: My blood
    • 3: Sense-ational
    • 4: My brain
    • 5: Sleep time
    • 6: Good food
    • 7: Let's communicate
    • 8: Marvellous music
    • 9: Amazing art
    • 10: Getting better
    • 11: Purr-fect pets
    • 12: Fun numbers
    • 13: What's the time?
    • 14: The ant and the grasshopper
  • 6: Here are some other very important things
    • 1: Saying hello and goodbye
    • 2: Glorious colours
    • 3: Super shapes
    • 4: Fantastic fruit
    • 5: Vibrant veggies
    • 6: Let's count
    • 7: Let's multiply
    • 8: Measurements
    • 9: Star signs
    • 10: Chinese horoscopes
    • 11: Precious gems
    • 12: Cool clouds
    • 13: Musical instruments
    • 14: Working vehicles
    • 15: Beetle box
    • 16: Discover dinosaurs
    • 17: Extraordinary eggs
    • 18: Animal babies
    • 19: Fantastic flags
    • 20: Top 10 Countries
    • 21: Top 10 World
    • 22: Top 10 Animals
  • 7: Index
  • 8: Acknowledgements

Additional information

GOR008897326
9780241224939
0241224934
My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things: For Little Learners Who Want to Know Everything by DK
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
2016-09-01
224
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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