First Encyclopedia of a Schoolchild

This highly informative and engaging book is aptly titled «First Encyclopedia of a Schoolchild». Where do students in any country around the world start learning about the surrounding world? Correctly — from the basics. This means that this publication will... help the young reader embark on a journey of knowledge from the simple to the complex. The first section discusses the structure of matter, atoms and molecules, basic chemical elements, as well as those physical concepts without which the existence of our world is impossible: the properties of energy, light and color, heat, sound, magnetism, and much more, using interesting examples. In the sections describing plants and animals, the schoolchild will learn about the origin and development of life on our planet, about the oldest and modern inhabitants of the Earth, their unique features. The pinnacle of evolutionary development is man, and the concluding sections of the book narrate how he appeared, with a detailed description of the anatomy and physiology of this most unique thinking being in the Universe. The appearance of the Earth has been ultimately shaped by remarkable discoveries of human civilization: from the taming of fire and the invention of the wheel to cars and airplanes, mobile phones and computers — all the most notable achievements of modern science are also presented on the pages of this publication. The information is presented in an accessible manner with captivating descriptions, featuring many interesting and curious scientific facts, while vivid illustrations reveal the mysteries of the universe in detail. In addition, kids are invited to conduct several simple but quite educational physical experiments on their own, to practically verify the effectiveness of the unyielding laws of science. To reinforce the knowledge acquired and for self-assessment, questions have been prepared for each section: by learning the answers to them, schoolchildren will not only expand their horizons but will also feel confident in lessons, as practically all the topics discussed are included in the school curriculum.