Little Encyclopedia of Our World

Angela Wilkes

Kingfisher, Sep 15, 2002 - Juvenile Nonfiction - 128 pages

The Little Encyclopedia of Our World is a conveniently sized, portable reference designed to help today's youngsters find the answers to their many questions, either by themselves, or with the help of a parent or educator.Fun, and intuitive to use, information is presented in context, a vital aid to comprehension for this age group. Many "join-in" activities and simple experiments invite participation and reinforce learning. From prehistoric life to stars and planets, the book covers all the subjects that spark a child's curiosity.

About the author

Angela Wilkes is an award-winning writer and editor renowned for lively, engaging books children read over and over again. She excels in presenting information in an original and straightforward way -- a gift that has been recognized by children and parents alike across the world. Her long list of titles spans a diverse range of topics including My First Nature Book, Simple Science, The Big Book of Dinosaurs, My World, Your World, and The Best Book of Ballet.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Little Encyclopedia of Our World; Little Encyclopedia
• Author: Angela Wilkes
• Illustrated by: Gina Suter
• Edition: illustrated, reprint
• Publisher: Kingfisher, 2002
• ISBN: 0753455706, 9780753455708
• Length: 128 pages
• Subjects: Juvenile Nonfiction / Reference / Encyclopedias; Juvenile Nonfiction / Reference / General; Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / General