First Encyclopedia

by D.K. Publishing

A perfect starting point for young readers

DK's First Children's Encyclopedia is an ideal first reference book for young minds eager to learn about the world around them. With topics including history, geography, animals, plants, people, science, and space, this book is the perfect springboard for further investigation.

Contents
Prelims (2pp)

WORLD REGIONS (20pp)
World map
Countries and continents
Seas and oceans
Deserts
Grasslands
Rainforests
Rivers and lakes
Mountains
Polar regions
Great cities

PEOPLE AND SOCIETY (20pp)
World of people
Religious lands
Religious life
Writing and printing
Art and architecture
Music
Theater and dance
Clothes and fashion
Sports and leisure
Working people

HISTORY OF PEOPLE (20pp)
World of history
Early people
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Greece
The Romans
The Vikings
Aztecs, Incas, and Mayas
Knights and Castles
Explorers
20th century

LIVING WORLD (32pp)
World of life
Plant life
Trees and forests
Plants and food
Animal groups
Mammals
Amphibians
Reptiles
Fish
Birds
Insects and spiders
Dinosaurs
Human body
Eating and digestion
Muscles and movement
Brain and senses

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (28pp)
World of science
Energy
Electricity
Light and color
Sound
Forces and movement
Industry and invention
Cars, trucks, and trains
Flying machines
Engineering
Machines and computers
Television and media
Communications

PLANET EARTH (16pp)
Our Planet
Volcanoes and earthquakes
Rocks and fossils
Earth's materials
Air and atmosphere
Water
Weather
Climate and seasons

SPACE AND THE UNIVERSE (16pp)
The Universe
Stars and galaxies
The Sun and the Solar System
Planets and moons
Earth's Moon
Comets and space rocks
Space travel
Space exploration

WEBSITE ADDRESSES (2pp)

INDEX (4pp)

ACTIVITIES (8pp)

MARKETING HIGHLIGHTS:
Book/Library trade story pitch
National educator advertising campaign
Promotions at all educator conferences
Common Core alignment
Homeschool mailing
E-Newsletter feature
Jacket/Spread

Genres: Reference

168 pages, Hardcover

First published June 2, 2015

About the author

Dorling Kindersley (DK) is a British multinational publishing company specializing in illustrated reference books for adults and children in 62 languages. It is part of Penguin Random House, a consumer publishing company jointly owned by Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA and Pearson PLC. Bertelsmann owns 53% of the company and Pearson owns 47%.

Established in 1974, DK publishes a range of titles in genres including travel (including Eyewitness Travel Guides), arts and crafts, business, history, cooking, gaming, gardening, health and fitness, natural history, parenting, science and reference. They also publish books for children, toddlers and babies, covering such topics as history, the human body, animals and activities, as well as licensed properties such as LEGO, Disney and DeLiSo, licensor of the toy Sophie la Girafe. DK has offices in New York, London, Munich, New Delhi, Toronto and Melbourne.

Source: Wikipedia.

Reviews

[Seriously · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ganeri, Anita (2015). DK first encyclopedia. New York: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc..

Citation by: Stephanie Ross

Type of Reference: Encyclopedia

Call Number: Ref 031.02

Content/Scope: An encyclopedia written for kindergarten through 3rd grade students. This is a beginner's encyclopedia has 168 pages with articles on topics including history, geography, animals, plants, people, science, and space . The book includes an index and has many engaging illustrations along with a easy to read text.

Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Dorling Kendersley Publishing is a well-known and respected publisher of children's reference materials. The book contains no bias and is geared for beginning readers. Many schools purchase DK reference books to supplement their collections.

Arrangement/Presentation: Informational articles on categories as "World Regions," "People and Society," and "History of People" are found in the book. The book is arranged for young readers to easily navigate and explore topics. The illustrations engage young readers to learn more about a topic.

Relation to other works: There are other encyclopedias for elementary students available. This reference resource captures the attention in an easy to read format for the youngest elementary students. This resource fulfills a reference need for k-3 students in the library.

Accessibility/Diversity: This book is a valuable resource for young elementary students and for beginning language learners due to the easy to read text and colorful illustrations.

Cost: $14.49

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