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A mini-encyclopedia on every page!10,000 stunning photographs and illustrations catalog the wonders of history, space, the natural world, and more in Picturepedia. Bringing together an amazing array of images to explain every topic under the sun — and beyond, Picturepedia is the ultimate resource for kids ages 9– 12.Chapters on science and technology, nature, geography, culture, sports and hobbies, and history cover insects, musical instruments, spacecraft, world maps, famous discoveries, prehistoric life, and more. Every double-page spread contains a wealth of information on a given topic, with galleries, lists, sequences, facts, timelines, and much more; while every topic is illustrated with up to 100 photos, graphics, and illustrations.Perfect for gift giving, or adding to any home or school library, Picturepedia is a stimulating quick-reference that kids will come back to time and time again.

Hardcover: 360 pages

Publisher: DK Children (October 6, 2015)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1465438289

ISBN-13: 978-1465438287

Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 1.1 x 10.2 inches

Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (70 customer reviews)

Best Sellers Rank: #9,447 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #8 in Books > Reference > Encyclopedias & Subject Guides > Children's #8 in Books > Children's Books > Education & Reference > Reference > Encyclopedias

Age Range: 8 - 12 years

Grade Level: 3 - 7

View larger Picturepedia An encyclopedia on every page Cats, cars, flowers, football, birds, the brain... this amazing book brings to life almost every popular topic with amazing photographs and illustrations. Supports the Common Core State Standards. Have fun discovering everything you ever wanted to know—and even more! From incredible insects and meat-eating dinosaurs to gems and Ancient Rome, Picturepedia gives you a world of information on every page. Jam-packed with more than 10,000 pictures and fascinating facts about science, nature, culture, sports, and history, Picturepedia is the ultimate visual encyclopedia. The Smithsonian Established in 1846, the Smithsonian—the world's largest museum and research complex—includes 19 museums and galleries, and the National Zoological Park. The Smithsonian is a renowned research center, dedicated to public education, national service, and scholarship in the arts, sciences, and history. Turn the pages and discover... The world's greatest inventions from the wheel to the world wide web. The biggest volcano on Earth, the deadliest snake, and the most poisonous mushroom. How a hurricane forms, how a steam engine works, and how to do a magic trick. Where the Vikings raided, where our food comes from, and where World War I was fought. The world's greatest explorers, inventors, warriors, leaders, athletes, and more.

Musical instruments From very early times, people have enjoyed making music by beating, plucking, rattling, or blowing into instruments. Different groups of instruments are known as "families." In an orchestra, many of them come together to combine their sounds. View larger

Trains In 1804 British engineer Richard Trevithick tried attaching a steam engine to a wagon, a job that before then had been done by horses. It easily pulled enormous weights, and the steam railroad was born. Today's trains use diesel, electricity, or magnetic levitation to run fast and cleanly. View larger

View larger View larger View larger Gems A gemstone, or gem, is a mineral that has been polished and shaped by a skilled craftsperson in order to enhance its beauty. The most highly prized gems are hard-wearing and rare. There are more than 5,000 known minerals on Earth, but fewer than 100 are used as gemstones. Insects Out of all the animals on Earth, insects are the biggest success story. There are greater numbers, living in more places, than any other type of creature. More than a million insect species have been identified—and there may be millions still to discover. Great thinkers Throughout history, people have asked questions about the world and our place in it. Some great philosophers have come up with answers that have transformed our thinking—and others challenge us by posing new problems for us to think about.

Wild cats Sleek, stealthy, patient, and intelligent, wild cats are natural killers. Most of them hunt on their own, using their claws and teeth to catch, stab, and cut up their prey. They are athletic, with supple, muscular bodies that are well adapted to running, climbing, leaping, and even swimming. They live in various habitats across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. View larger

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