My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things

A charming children's encyclopedia bursting with facts about the world, animals, people, planets, and so much more!

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 vibrant encyclopedia for curious 5-9 year olds, with a unique approach to the subject that features both places from around the globe as well as focusing on what the world is like from a child's perspective, covering everyday subjects about their own experiences.

Full of fun facts, colourful illustrations, and games that will keep the kids entertained time again, this children's encyclopedia is filled with age-appropriate knowledge on a range of topics that are complementary to your school's Key Stage 1 curriculum, from fiery volcanoes and our place in space, to changing seasons, mighty mammals and more.

Celebrate your child's curiosity as they:

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

Our encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of adorable, simple illustrations with stunning photography and lively text. Encourage early learners to go on a journey 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 homeschooling, a bedtime story, shared reading 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 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 Things is part of the educational kid's book 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

List 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

Summary

A charming children's encyclopedia bursting with facts about the world, animals, people, planets, and so much more!

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 vibrant encyclopedia for curious 5-9 year olds, with a unique approach to the subject that features both places from around the globe as well as focusing on what the world is like from a child's perspective, covering everyday subjects about their own experiences.

Full of fun facts, colourful illustrations, and games that will keep the kids entertained time again, this children's encyclopedia is filled with age-appropriate knowledge on a range of topics that are complementary to your school's Key Stage 1 curriculum, from fiery volcanoes and our place in space, to changing seasons, mighty mammals and more.

Celebrate your child's curiosity as they:

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

Our encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of adorable, simple illustrations with stunning photography and lively text. Encourage early learners to go on a journey 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 homeschooling, a bedtime story, shared reading 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 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 Things is part of the educational kid's book 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

Report

Packed full of colourful illustrations and interesting facts to delight young minds. This is for very important people only! Smallish Magazine 20160812

Product details

• Authors: DK, Phonic Books
• Assisted by: Sophia Danielsson-Waters (Editor), Hélène Hilton (Editor), Violet Peto (Editor)
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 5 to 9
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.09.2016
• EAN: 9780241224939
• ISBN: 978-0-241-22493-9
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 221 mm x 262 mm x 23 mm
• Series: My Very Important Encyclopedias; My Very Important Encyclopedias
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > General, reference works; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Reference / Encyclopedias, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / General, Encyclopaedias (Children's / Teenage)