Picturepedia - Hardcover

D.K. Publishing

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0241186986 ISBN 13: 9780241186985

Publisher: DK Children, 2015

Synopsis

Picturepedia
Explore the wonders of history, space, the natural world and more with Picturepedia. Packed with over 10,000 stunning photographs and illustrations, it's a mini-encyclopedia for kids on every page!From astonishing insects and outer-space to musical instruments and fascinating animals, Picturepedia explains every topic under (and including) the Sun. Uncover the secrets of prehistoric life using photographs, explore the human body through graphics and discover galleries of musical instruments in Picturepedia.Ideal for homework, projects or young curious minds, Picturepedia is a must-have encyclopedia for kids.

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Gr 4–7—This volume is a playful compendium of facts, trivia, and history, just perfect for browsing. It covers everything from national flags and animal skeletons to gourmet cheese, from the Renaissance to fashion through the decades to just about everything else in between. There's no in-depth discussion in this book, which is touted as "an encyclopedia on every page," but it is copiously and colorfully illustrated, making it an attractive selection for fans of the DK single topic books. The 360 pages make for one heavy book—and its size may deter some younger readers and browsers. Like other DK offerings, it's thoughtfully laid out, with clean page layouts and excellent photos and indexing. But those looking for more information on individual topics won't find it here; rather, it's an ideal book for those looking to kill time in study hall or find a fresh topic for a term paper. VERDICT A fun read that aligns with Common Core, this title is a suitable purchase for larger collections and browsing tables.—Sharon Verbeten, Brown County Library, Green Bay, WI

Review:

"Pore through over 10,000 pictures in this slick, one-stop volume on science, technology, nature, geography, culture, sports, hobbies and history." — San Francisco Chronicle

"With 10,000 photographs and much more, Picturepedia beautifully illustrates subjects as diverse as the Earth's structure, feudal Japan and soccer." — Shelf Awareness

"[V]isually dazzling." — Idaho Statesman

"DK's Picturepedia gets it right with smart, colorful images." — New Haven Register

"Fun facts, trivia and eye candy on every single page." — Winkbooks

"A playful compendium of facts, trivia, and history, just perfect for browsing." — School Library Journal

About this edition

• Publisher: DK Children
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0241186986
• ISBN 13: 9780241186985
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 360