In the Usborne First Encyclopedia of Our World, each bold, colorful page holds easy text and plenty of images of our planet, the weather, terrain, under the sea, under the ground, cities and towns, and so much more! Some images are so close and lifelike it is as if you could reach through the page and touch them! Usborne QR codes let children explore and learn more about their world. Hardcover, 64 pages. ~Amber
First Encyclopedia of Our World
SKU
020143
ISBN
9781835404997
Grade K-3
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Product Overview
- Introduction to our world
- Detailed illustrations and close-up photography
- Simple explanations to lot of questions about the world
- Links to recommended websites and resources at Usborne
Description
Publisher's Description of First Encyclopedia of Our World
A bright, lively introduction to our world with simple text, amazing
photographs and detailed illustrations. Provides simple explanations to
questions such as "Why is night dark?" "How do earthquakes happen?" and
"What is under the sea?" Includes free downloadable pictures and
internet links to carefully selected fun websites.
Category Description for Usborne First Encyclopedias
The Usborne First Encyclopedias help children know everything about everything. Suitable for grades K–3, the colorful illustrations and bite-sized information make learning easy to understand. Throughout the encyclopedias, QR codes take you straight to a collection of specially selected websites. There you will find videos, quizzes, and other online activities related to the topics in each book. Most smartphones and tablets can scan QR codes through their camera app. You can also use the Usborne Quicklinks provided in the text, choose the book, and then choose topics to learn more about. The encyclopedias are hardcover with sturdy pages and most average around 60 pages total. ~Amber
Details
| Product Format: | Hardcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | K-3 |
| Brand: | Usborne |
| ISBN: | 9781835404997 |
| Length in Inches: | 11.1875 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.75 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.3 |
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