Picturepedia: An Encyclopedia on Every Page - Hardcover

DK

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0241186986 ISBN 13: 9780241186985

Publisher: DK Children, 2015

Synopsis

Explore the wonders of history, science, space, nature, and more with the ultimate encyclopedia for children. Packed with more than 10,000 stunning photographs, illustrations, and maps, it's a mini-encyclopedia for kids on every single page!

From tiny insects and spy technology to the Big Bang theory and violent volcanoes, Picturepedia explains every subject under (and including) the Sun to fascinate inquisitive young readers. Uncover the secrets of prehistoric life, explore the inner workings of the human body, and discover more than 50 musical instruments through beautiful photographic galleries and detailed graphics that explain subjects in amazing depth.

Broken down into more than 150 absorbing topics, Picturepedia is ideal for homework, projects, or curious young minds, making it a must-have children's book for anyone who wants to know everything about anything.

About this title

Review:

"Pore through over 10,000 pictures in this slick, one-stop volume on science, technology, nature, geography, culture, sports, hobbies and history." -- San Francisco Chronicle

"With 10,000 photographs and much more, Picturepedia beautifully illustrates subjects as diverse as the Earth's structure, feudal Japan and soccer." -- Shelf Awareness

"[V]isually dazzling." -- Idaho Statesman

"DK's Picturepedia gets it right with smart, colorful images." -- New Haven Register

"Fun facts, trivia and eye candy on every single page." -- Winkbooks

"A playful compendium of facts, trivia, and history, just perfect for browsing." -- School Library Journal

About the Author:

DK Publishing was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children, and produces content for consumers in more than 87 countries and 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivaled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. It has a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. DK's adult range spans travel--including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides--history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK's extensive children's list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGObooks. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher Rough Guides.

About this edition

• Publisher: DK Children
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0241186986
• ISBN 13: 9780241186985
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 360