Description
8000 Things You Should Know is a 512-page kids encyclopedia covering a wide range of topics including the animal kingdom, space, the human body, and buildings and transport. Exactly 800 subject panels, each with 10 bulleted facts, are accompanied by detailed illustrations, labelled diagrams and amazing photographs., , Key features of 8000 Things You Should Know:, • Each subject panel covers a key concept for children to dip in and out of. , • Detailed artwork, labelled diagrams and cutaways, and fantastic photographs support and further explain the facts., • Star facts pick out extraordinary information to appeal to curious minds., • The comprehensive index allows children to navigate the book easily., , Benefits to your child:, 8000 Things You Should Know is a comprehensive kids encyclopedia, perfect for supporting school work and homework. Children aged 10+ can gain a deeper understanding of difficult concepts, vital for stretching their learning capabilities. This book is most suitable for advanced learners at UK secondary school key stage 2 or US 4th, 5th and 6th grades., , Topics covered in this book:, • Space, from stars and the atmosphere to space stations and galaxies, • Planet Earth, from earthquakes and deserts to ecosystems and air pressure, • Wild Animals, from eagles and elephants to spiders and whales, • Human Body, from the nervous system and skeleton to genes and antibodies, • Science, from electrons and chemical bonds to motion and holograms, • Buildings and Transport, from tractors and helicopters to railways and bridges, • World Geography, from the USA and Kenya to France and Australia, • Plants, from tropical trees and fungi to cereals and cotton, , Star facts include:, • Twice during its orbit, Mercury gets very close to the Sun and speeds up so much that the Sun seems to go backwards in the sky., • The peregrine falcon can reach speeds of 350 kilometres an hour when diving on prey., • During your life, you will urinate 45,000 litres – enough to fill a small swimming pool!
