A perfect starting point for young readers DK's First Children's Encyclopedia is an ideal first reference book for young minds eager to learn about the world around them. With topics including history, geography, animals, plants, people, science, and space, this book is the perfect springboard for further investigation. Contents Prelims (2pp) WORLD REGIONS (20pp) World map Countries and continents Seas and oceans Deserts Grasslands Rainforests Rivers and lakes Mountains Polar regions Great cities PEOPLE AND SOCIETY (20pp) World of people Religious lands Religious life Writing and printing Art and architecture Music Theater and dance Clothes and fashion Sports and leisure Working people HISTORY OF PEOPLE (20pp) World of history Early people Ancient Egypt Ancient Greece The Romans The Vikings Aztecs, Incas, and Mayas Knights and Castles Explorers 20th century LIVING WORLD (32pp) World of life Plant life Trees and forests Plants and food Animal groups Mammals Amphibians Reptiles Fish Birds Insects and spiders Dinosaurs Human body Eating and digestion Muscles and movement Brain and senses SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (28pp) World of science Energy Electricity Light and color Sound Forces and movement Industry and invention Cars, trucks, and trains Flying machines Engineering Machines and computers Television and media Communications PLANET EARTH (16pp) Our Planet Volcanoes and earthquakes Rocks and fossils Earth's materials Air and atmosphere Water Weather Climate and seasons SPACE AND THE UNIVERSE (16pp) The Universe Stars and galaxies The Sun and the Solar System Planets and moons Earth's Moon Comets and space rocks Space travel Space exploration WEBSITE ADDRESSES (2pp) INDEX (4pp) ACTIVITIES (8pp) MARKETING HIGHLIGHTS: Book/Library trade story pitch National educator advertising campaign Promotions at all educator conferences Common Core alignment Homeschool mailing E-Newsletter feature Jacket/Spread