DK Encyclopedia (First Reference)

A first encyclopedia for children aged five and over, with photographic reference scenes and simple vocabulary that supports the National Curricula. It features quiz questions and "get mucky" boxes that provide activities and encourage further research. Key points are bite-sized to help children remember facts and "become an expert" buttons supply cross-references with other subjects. Did you know that the dwarf goby fish is smaller than your fingernail, that the first computers were the size of an entire room and that sand dunes can gradually creep forwards and sometimes bury whole villages under sand? This encyclopedia features more than 75 theme based spreads on diverse subjects ranging from world regions to Planet Earth. Title......Page 1 Contents......Page 2 World Regions......Page 4 People and Society......Page 24 History of People......Page 44 Living World......Page 64 Science and Technology......Page 95 Planet Earth......Page 123 Space and the Universe......Page 139 Reference Section......Page 155 Did you know that the dwarf goby fish is smaller than your fingernail, that the first computer was the size of an entire room and that sand dunes can gradually creep forward and bury whole villages under sand. Lively photographic design makes it especially appealing for children aged 5 and up. Bite-sized key points, fact buttons and quiz questions bring information to life Provides informational articles arranged in such categories as "World Regions, " "People and Society, " and "History of People."