First Encyclopedia: First Reference

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. This book is one of six in the 2019 DK Australia First Reference series, which also includes First Children's Dictionary , Visual Guide to Grammar and Punctuation , First Maths Glossary , First Science Encyclopedia and First How Things Work Encyclopedia .