My First Encyclopedia

Kingfisher Encyclopedias

by Anne Civardi, Ruth Thomson (Editor)

In the Kingfisher First Encyclopedia , children can easily study more than 100 popular topics using the alphabetically arranged entries. Information is presented in clearly written text with vocabulary appropriate for young readers. Cross-reference boxes link related entries, and children will enjoy using them to find their favorite topics throughout the book. Exciting color illustrations and photographs aid understanding and fill each page with interest.

Genres: Nonfiction

160 pages, Paperback

First published September 15, 1996

About the author

Anne Civardi was born and educated in Africa and has lived in America, but has spent the majority of her life in London. She studied art both in Colorado, USA, and London, where she graduated from Heatherley’s School of Fine Art. Anne writes children's books and is associated with Usborne.

Reviews

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

childhood fave

[Hina Majeed · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this as I was tutoring someone who wanted to learn English and they'd never heard of an 'Encyclopedia', I ended up reading this book myself!

Took a while to finish but very fascinating and thought-provoking as well as being brief and detailed at the same time.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Kingfisher First Encyclopedia has quickly become my 5 year old's favorite book.

I can see why. It answers lots and lots of the questions a curious five year old asks. Covering subjects from Africa to the Zoo in just 155 pages it's hard to think of a general topic that isn't mentioned.

He sits with this book daily. He pours over it and "reads" the pages intently. He is in the beginning stages of reading so most of the words are beyond his ability right now. However, the photographs and illustrations are so well done reading isn't required to understand most topics.

One of his favorites is "Planets." This two page layout describes planets, Earth, the Sun and moons. It also includes a picture (that covers both pages) of our Solar System with each planet named. Because we have read this page to him repeatedly, he can name some of the planets.

I heartily recommend this book to anyone with a curious child (especially if you home school). Just be warned that it will create even more questions for you to answer! :)

[Joana · Rating 4 out of 5]

4,5 estrelas

[Audrey · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a beautiful book with lovely illustrations. It is also very informative and fascinating. However I object to the many references to evolution and can't give it a higher rating.