Available Formats
First Encyclopedia of Our World
By (Author) Felicity Brooks
Illustrated by David Hancock
Usborne Publishing Ltd
Usborne Publishing Ltd
1st August 2010
30th July 2010
United Kingdom
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage reference: Subject-specific reference
508.03
Hardback
64
Width 222mm, Height 279mm, Spine 13mm
590g
A fantastic new edition of this bright and lively encyclopedia, introducing young readers to the world around them, from what's out in space to what can be found at the bottom of the sea.Age 5+
A bright, lively introduction to our world with simple text, amazing photographs and detailed illustrations. Provides simple explanations to questions such as Why is night dark How do earthquakes happen and What is under the sea Includes free downloadable pictures and internet links to carefully selected fun websites.
"Why is night dark Whats under the sea How do earthquakes happen This will help you out. Detailed images and simple text. * The Independent *
Felicity has worked for Usborne for over 30 years and has written and edited hundreds of titles, from books on tractors to genetics, from Shakespeare to mental health, and plenty of sparkly unicorns. Felicity is an expert in making tricky topics friendly and accessible to young children and recently has been writing books that celebrate feelings, friendship, empathy, families, and diversity. When she's not writing or researching very specific details on dinosaurs, Felicity can be found tramping through fields and forests foraging for food or just curled up with a bag of Twiglets, a couple of cats and a crossword.