Product Description
Usborne First Encyclopedia of Science
Why do things float? How do magnets work? What is gravity? The answers to these questions and more can be found in this fact-filled book.
Simple, easy-to-read text and lively illustrations introduce basic science topics.
Also includes fun science activities and exciting recommended websites.
Usborne First Encyclopedia of History
Who lived in the Forbidden City? When was the World Wide Web invented and who were the Aztecs? This bright and lively reference book covers all the major subjects of world history.
Attractively illustrated with photographs, maps, diagrams and artwork illustrations.
Includes links to recommended websites to find out more and free downloadable pictures via the Usborne Quicklinks Website.
Usborne First Encyclopedia of Animals
How does a whale breathe? How does a snake see in the dark? Why do zebras have stripes? This fascinating book has all the answers and more.
Simple, easy-to-read text, detailed illustrations and extrordinary wildlife photography introduce children to the wonders of the animal kingdom.
Links to exciting recommended websites make this a fantastic resource for use at home or school.
Usborne First Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life
What was the biggest dinosaur? When was the ice age? Why did the dinosaurs die out? This fascinating book has all the answers and more.
Simple, easy-to-read text and lively illustrations introduce children to the world of dinosaurs and prehistoric life.
Links to exciting recommended websites make this a fantastic resource for use at home or school.
Usborne First Encyclopedia of the Human Body
A fact-packed, beautifully illustrated, all-round introduction to the human body and how it works.
Full of extraordinary photographs, detailed diagrams, stunning scans, x-rays and microscope images of the human body.
Engaging text and clear, simple explanations of all the main bodily functions.
Includes experiments, amazing facts, a timeline of medical history , a who’s who of great scientists and internet links to recommended websites.
Usborne First Encyclopedia of Space
A bright, lively introduction to space with simple text, amazing photographs and detailed illustrations. Provides simple explanations to questions such as “What are stars made of?” “Why does the Moon shine?” and “What do space toilets look like?” Includes free downloadable pictures and internet links to carefully selected fun websites.
Usborne First Encyclopedia of Our World
Why is night dark? What is snow? How do earthquakes happen? What’s under the sea? These and hundreds of other questions about the world around us are answered in this charming book. Simple, easy-to-read text and lively, detailed illustrations introduce the basic concepts of geography to young readers
- Key Stage: KS1; Age 5+
- Hardback
- 64 pages
- 276 x 216mm
- Author/Editor: Rachel Firth
