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Things You Need to Know: A Kid's Encyclopedia to Explain the World

by DK Publisher: DK PUB

A visual guide to big questions about the world

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A visual guide to big questions about the world

From questions about light and the Big Bang to art and human history, this illustrated encyclopedia brings together topics spanning space, science, Earth, nature, and global culture. Bite-sized text and varied page layouts organize broad subjects into short, accessible introductions, making the book a wide-ranging reference for exploring how things work and how people understand the world. Its subject mix moves between scientific ideas and cultural knowledge, with everyday curiosity as the connecting thread.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Curious young learners who enjoy asking how things work
  • Children interested in a broad mix of science, nature, history, and culture
  • Families seeking an illustrated general-knowledge reference

Themes

General knowledgeSpace and scienceEarth and natureArt and global cultureCuriosity and learning

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Book overview

Answer the biggest questions about how everything works with this modern visual encyclopedia offering interesting facts for curious minds aged 7 to 9.

Ever wondered how we see light, what caused the Big Bang, or what art really is? Things You Need to Know takes young readers on a bold journey through space, science, Earth, nature, and global culture. Blending trusted expertise with an energetic, highly accessible design, this book of facts breathes new life into the subjects children love most.

Perfect for young learners, this mind-expanding read features:
  • Bite-sized text and exciting page layouts gently introduce complex STEM topics so children stay engaged without feeling overwhelmed.
  • Trustworthy insights from world-class experts ensure all general knowledge is accurate and highly relevant.
  • A bold and energetic visual style captures the imagination while bringing the wonders of the Universe, forces of nature, and human history to life.

A brilliant gift for 7-9-year-olds who constantly ask "why", this book turns their everyday curiosity into a lifelong love of learning.
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