"The World Around. Picture Encyclopedia" will answer the most popular questions of curious kids aged 4, 5, and 6 about our planet, the sky and the earth, amazing creations of nature and mankind. By looking at the stunning illustrations by popular artist Lera Haus and reading short engaging facts, children will learn: — What clouds bring rain? — What trail do airplanes leave in the sky? — How do we use oil? — What is the composition of the Earth's crust? — How many constellations are in the sky? Open the book and embark on an educational journey: look at the sky, observe clouds and stars, rise between the Earth and space. In the sky, not only birds fly, but also airplanes — find out when the first one took to the air, visit an airport and a pilot's cockpit. There is also much of interest underground: burrows and tunnels where amazing animals live, caves whose walls hold drawings of ancient people... And what if we look even deeper, to the very center of the Earth? All texts in the book are short and understandable for children, each topic is accompanied by large panoramic pictures that are interesting to look at. At the end, there are questions and tasks to check the new knowledge. "The World Around. Picture Encyclopedia" is both an engaging read and a study of the surrounding world, as well as a development of erudition and intelligence for preschoolers, and also a real helper for parents who choose the best children's prose and scientific literature for their children.
— Educational facts + large pictures
— Preparation for school
— Illustrations by popular artist Lera Haus
— A wonderful gift for preschoolers
— Age 4–6 years
