The Usborne Children's Encyclopedia

by Felicity Brooks (Editor), Colin King (Illustrator), Usborne Publishing (Publisher)

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Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Reference, History, Childrens

135 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1986

About the author

Felicity Brooks is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She studied English and Drama at Exeter University and worked as an actor, teacher and lexicographer (someone who compiles dictionaries) before starting work in children’s publishing in the late 1980s.

She has written and edited hundreds of children’s books, including stories and novelty books for pre-schoolers and books about history, geography, languages, science, maths, nature and the arts.

Her books have won the TES Senior Information Book Award, the Aventis Science Books Prize, the SLA Information Book Award, the Sheffield Baby Books Award and Practical Pre-school Gold and Silver Awards.

Reviews

[Ангѣлъ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Това беше първата книга, която пожелах да си купя и си купих сам с едни 20 лв., които дядо ми даде. Това беше един от най-щастливите моменти в живота ми, след като мама ми разреши. Бях в първи клас и си спомням, че си я разгръщах с часове, изтегнат по корем на пода вкъщи.

[Aušrinė · Rating 5 out of 5]

Būdama penktokė apie šią knygą savo sąsiuvinukyje užrašiau: "Čia rašoma vaikams apie platųjį pasaulį, nes čia yra net žemynų žemėlapiai. Pasakojama apie senovę, mitus, šalis, išradimus ir apie daug ką. Man labiausiai patiko skaityti apie mitus" Ir šalia nupiešiau drakoną.

[Anna Kļaviņa]

I loved this book and illustrations when I was little. I have read it many times. It also encouraged me to learn more. Definitely one of childhood’s favourites.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Initally, I found this book to be somewhat odd. However, it has proven to be a useful resource. It has held my children's attention (ages 5 and 6.) It provides a brief overview of various topics for young children. I do not feel it would be a thorough resource for older children, though it might spark an interest in further research on a topic.

[Adam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice! Full of all topics into one. I consider this more of a picture book, but still, I liked the quality! Really nice! Recommend to all non-fiction freaks.

[Raquel7vegas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book for young readers. nice pictures and short pieces of information for them to learn quick facts! My child likes to read it with our without me :)

[Fil_Evtimov · Rating 5 out of 5]

НЕЗАБРАВИМО ИЗДАНИЕ! Една от първите, които имах!

[Kremena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Само като видя корицата и носталгията удря здраво.
Когато нямаше такъв огромен и всеобхватен поток от информация на телефони и компютри, а детските филмчета бяха само уикендите от 19ч, това беше най-четената книга у дома от абсолютно всички членове на семейството ни.
И до ден днешен си остава любимата ми енциклопедия с най-ясни обяснения и приятни илюстрации.

[Laqueesha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun and informative book for children.

[Mibi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I still come back to this book. This book helps any child enjoy learning. Fun pictures, and a lot of cool information!