| ISBN |
9780143795025 |
| Shelf Location |
J032 GANE |
| Author |
Ganeri, Anita, 1961-, author |
| Title |
First encyclopedia / [written by: Anita Ganeri & Chris Oxlade]. |
| Cover title |
First encyclopedia : |
| Edition |
Australian edition. |
| Production/Publication data |
Melbourne, Victoria : Penguin Random House, 2019. |
| ©2019. |
| Physical Description |
168 pages : colour illustrations, maps ; 29 cm. |
| Carrier Type |
volume |
| Series |
First reference |
| General Notes |
"First published in the USA in 2002 by Dorling Kindersley Limited."--title verso. |
| Includes index. |
| Notes |
Includes index. |
| Contents Notes |
World regions -- People and society -- History of people -- Living world -- Science and technology -- Planet Earth -- Space and the universe -- Reference section. |
| Summary Note |
DK Australia's First Reference series provides Australian children with the essential building blocks that support their learning. All the topics of the world are covered with this fun and informative illustrated encyclopedia for primary school children, including people and society, history, living world, science and technology, planet Earth, and space and the universe. Everything is simply explained, with easy introductions and clear, bright imagery. Packed with fascinating ideas, questions, answers and activities, it is the perfect homework helper to support children as they begin to learn about the world around them. First Encyclopedia is an ideal first reference book to encourage exploration and self-guided learning. This book gives you a beginner's tour of our whole planet and beyond, explains key parts of society and how they work together, delves into shared human history (including Aboriginal culture), and explores the ins and outs of common machines. With close-ups, cutaways and diagrams bringing facts to life, maps illustrating the wide world around us, challenging curiosity quizzes and fascinating facts, the First Encyclopedia lets children really see and understand what's going on in the world. Complete with an index and glossary, this learning supplement will help to assist children in developing essential cross-curricular knowledge as they continue learning at primary school. |
| Target audience |
For secondary school age. |
| Subject |
Children's literature |
| Children's encyclopedias and dictionaries |
| Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
| Added Entry -- Personal Name |
Oxlade, Chris, author |
| Program name |
DK encyclopedia. |
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