DK First Encyclopedia |  | Creator: Mary Ling
Publisher: DK CHILDREN
Category: Book
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 23505
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Pages: 160
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 11 x 8.8 x 0.5
ISBN: 078948580X
Dewey Decimal Number: 031
EAN: 9780789485809
ASIN: 078948580X
Publication Date: July 1, 2002
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Product Description
Bringing the amazing world of words to children ages five and older. This exciting photographic encyclopedia is packed with clear, well-researched information and quizzes for curious minds. Lively photographic design makes it especially appealing for children ages 6 and up. Bite-sized key points, fact buttons, and quiz questions bring information to life. Exciting project ideas and games boost learning and capture children's imagination. Also supports school curriculum.
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5 yr old loves it May 14, 2008
Sarah Austin
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Perfect balance of illustrations and facts. The best encyclopedia for young kids I've found.
Curious Minds January 6, 2009
Marie Fullerton Barrett (Gosport, UK)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
'Mum, can you help me?' The voice at the end of the phone sounded desperate. What on earth can I do hundreds of miles away in the UK? Cautiously I said of course, if I can.
In the back ground I could hear five year old Thomas, 'Mom, why does the tiger have stripes?' My daughter sighed. 'I wish you were here then you could answer the constant stream of questions, honestly Mum, he drives me mad. All the time he wants to know stuff.'
Thomas had started 'real' school a few weeks ago and had learned to read really fast. An intelligent and curious boy, I knew it was important to feed his curiosity. Being mother to eight children, all very clever, does have its advantages and being a teacher also helps too.
The answer was simple, a children's encyclopedia. I had no idea what to look for but looking through Amazon's booklists, the DK First Encyclopedia seemed perfect. Lots of bright pictures, simple but detailed information.
A little while later my daughter called again.
'Mum the book is brilliant he doesn't need to ask so many questions about everything now.'
Detecting a note of 'but' in her voice, I questioned her.
'Mom, what does this word say?'
'See, he still asks questions, but at least we have the perfect book to look at to find the answers together, thanks Mum.'
I couldn't help laughing, Thomas wanted to run before he could walk. I'd hoped the pictures would do it but no, he wants to read it too. Still at least the questions were simpler to answer now. I know Thomas will soon be reading fluently but I am certain there will be a lot more questions yet for a busy working Mom to answer. Christopher is three, nearly time for him to start asking too, maybe Thomas will tell him. I recommend all children are treated to this encyclopeadia. It is brilliant!
A smiling Grandma in the UK.DK First Encyclopedia
A good first encyclopedia January 30, 2009
Padma (Massachusetts, USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is one of my 4 yr old's most favorite books right now. It is also a book that we like to read to the kid.
If you, like us, hear a lot of 'Why' , 'What' , 'How' from your kids, you will enjoy owning/reading this book.
Padma
Keeps my 3 year old at the potty! February 29, 2008
Thicket (Seattle)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I got this book to keep by the toilet (we are potty training). It was a smart move because this book keeps him totally mesmerized and makes him relax. It never gets old because there is so much information in this book for a young mind. It is not cluttered, but seems to be laid out with a child in mind. He particularity likes the castle and knight page. I'm considering getting the other books in this series too.
EXCELLENT Encyclopedia for pre-K - 2nd grade... September 17, 2009
Learning All The Time (USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
DK is a master at laying out information in appealing yet digestible chunks for children.
For example, opening the book up at random, "Rivers and Lakes" begins with this introductory paragraph "Many rivers start as a stream or spring, high up on a moutainside. As the water flows downhil, other streams flow into it to make a river."
Then there are other paragraphs, each illustrated with 1-4 photographs, with the following headings: Waterfalls, Stages of a river, River transportation, River life, Lakes, Salty lakes, Largest Lakes, Lake Life -- all on a two page spread!
My kids loved to look through this book when they were younger. Sometimes we would go through a few pages as our "bedtime story."
Highly recommended.
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