Children are simply curious about the world\nNon-fiction brings alive subjects in a truly unique way with a wonderful combination of words and images, engaging and stimulating children at all ages and abilities; enticing and capturing attention in a way that fiction often cannot. Non-fiction intrigues curious minds and improves reading skills simultaneously. Publishers recognise this and are aware that not every child is an attentive reader and can provide a hands-on approach to learning with non-fiction, such as with fun experiments or activities that can be done in the classroom or at home, taking learning to a whole new level.

Engaging children beyond what they are made to read

Bring the whole world into your little one's home! This charming children's first encyclopedia will teach your child about things like food around the world, the internet, different countries, and nature. Learn all about the fundamentals of what makes up the world. This reference book has a story time format and exciting graphic elements to make this encyclopedia fun for children aged 5 - 9 The world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. My Very Important World is a mind-boggling collection of everything interesting to get your child on your way to knowing it all. Full of fun facts for kids, colourful illustrations, and games that will feed your imagination. This kids' encyclopedia is filled with age appropriate knowledge on a range of topics. Little ones can explore our world and discover a world of information - from animals and people, to the environment. Learn how many animals there are and how they live and communicate. Find out about the Great Wall of China, the awe-inspiring Giants' Causeway and even the beautiful Mountain of Peru. Kids will learn about themselves too! Have a look inside for the answers to tough questions like, "what makes me, me?" They will learn about their bodies and brains, and how to name their feelings. There's so much crammed into one place and it's presented in colourful and engaging pages, with information suitable for young inquisitive minds. Tell the Story of the World One Page at a Time! My Very Important Worldis the perfect blend of adorable, simple illustrations with rich photography and lively text. Made for young minds to read together with you or alone and comes with a ribbon bookmark to pick up right wherever you left off. This truly is the ideal first reference book for young readers. This educational book takes you on a journey through: - Very Important Things About Families - Very Important Things About Languages - Very important Things About My Environment - Very Important Things About Music - Very Important Things About Animals My Very Important World is part of the educational series My Very Important Encyclopedias. Complete the collection and learn more about the world around you, the animals that walk, fly, and swim, and the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them.

My Very Important World

Illustration, not just for comics\nGround-breaking computer-generated images, state of the art photography, illustrations and easy-to-read layouts are used to ensure non-fiction books can captivate even the most reluctant learner. Gone are the days of non-fiction heavy text-based books, the ‘infographic’ approach allows children to learn contextually, even if they cannot grasp the written message, the images illustrate the key points and bring the subject to life. An aspect which is particularly useful when teaching a student in their second language. Images also help make topics relevant, relating any subject to daily life and making more complex ideas and events accessible.

Do you know it can rain animals, including spiders and alligators, in some parts of the world? Have you ever seen a UFO in the sky? Do you want to be a professional sleeper? Enter the world of everything mysterious with What's Weird on Earth. With a 3D map on every spread, this book illustrates fascinating facts from all around the world - from the wackiest sports to glow-in-the-dark animals. Study maps that are resized to show the countries in proportion to their population density or popularity as a holiday destination. Find out where you will turn up if you drill a hole through Earth. Explore different foods that could prove deadly, and learn about the strangest laws of the land. The reference section is also packed with eye-catching infographics to satiate your need for even more fascinating facts. Crammed with stunning visuals and fascinating facts, this book presents the strange side of our planet as you've never seen it before.

What's Weird on Earth

Who to trust in an age of fake news\nChildren want to understand what is happening around them and are incredibly engaged in many local and global issues. In today’s ever-increasing technological age the accessibility of immediate information is universal. The internet is a mass repository of information and misinformation, and immediacy does not always guarantee the reliability, especially in this era of data manipulation and ‘fake news’. The use of non-fiction in classrooms and school libraries provides engaging curated content from a trusted and well-researched authority source.

Explore planet Earth like you've never known before with this perfect children's encyclopedia for a young explorer. Forming part of a fantastic series of kid's educational books, this bold and brilliant kid's encyclopedia uses ground-breaking CGI imagery to reveal the world as you've never seen it before. Informative, diverse in subject matter, easy-to-read and brimming with beautiful graphics, young learners can explore the incredibly detailed cross-sections and cutaways that reveal the inner workings of just about everything! This charming children's encyclopedia opens the world in new ways, with: -Packed with facts, charts, timelines, and illustrations that cover a vast range of topics. -Encompassing a visual approach with illustrations, photographs and extremely detailed 3D CGI images. -Crystal clear text distills the key information. -DK's encyclopedias are fact-checked by subject experts to offer accuracy beyond online sources of information. This fully-updated edition of Knowledge Encyclopedia! is the perfect encyclopedia for children aged 9-12, ideal for inquisitive minds, covering the topics of space, Earth, nature, the human body, science, and history. Jam-packed with fun facts about the world, including fascinating statistics, maps, timelines, graphics, and superb photorealistic cross-sections. Space fans can take a look inside an Apollo spacecraft, whilst young dino-lovers study the body of a T-rex, and budding scientists can learn about the Big Bang and the science behind fireworks. Explore, Discover And Learn! DK's Knowledge Encyclopedia! uncovers the marvels of our world in unprecedented detail and with stunning realism. Encompassing engaging facts about Earth, including a closer look at nature, diving into the human body, the amazing world of science and our world's history, you can spend quality time exploring the our universe with your children, accompanied by impressive visuals to engage their senses. A must-have volume for curious kids with a thirst for knowledge, this enthralling encyclopedia is structured in such a way that your child can read a bit at a time, and feel comfortable to pause and ask questions. Doubling up as the perfect gift for young readers, who are always asking questions about our planet! At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. This thrilling kid's encyclopedia is part of the Knowledge Encyclopedia educational series. Celebrate your child's curiosity as they complete the collection and discover diverse facts about the world around them. Dive into the deep blue with Knowledge Encyclopedia Ocean! Travel back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth with Knowledge Encyclopedia Dinosaur! And hone your knowledge on how the human body works with Knowledge Encyclopedia Human Body! Whatever topic takes their fancy, there's an encyclopedia for everyone!

Knowledge Encyclopedia

Inspire the heroes of tomorrow\nBy cultivating an inspiring collection of books in your classroom library, it may unlock not only a passion in your students that surpasses the boundaries of the school curriculum but inspire a future career. With non-fiction covering a vast array of subjects and genres, a world of possibilities and adventures is opened to young and curious minds. We are facing bigger problems universally than history has ever seen, from over-population to climate change and are in more need than ever for new solutions and ideas to be discovered. So much of this responsibility will lie on the shoulders of our younger generations and there is an opportunity to inspire an exciting future that could truly make a difference.

Packed with over 40 magical science tricks for kids using simple experiments! Join comedian and author Steve Mould, #1 bestselling author of How to be a Scientist, and learn the secrets behind some of the most famous magic tricks and illusions (and learn some of your own). Learn how to bend water with a balloon, turn water into juice, make a glass beaker disappear in oil, and wow your friends with levitating tinsel! Packed with optical illusions, pranks, and fun facts, this book is a must-have for any aspiring scientist or magician (the two aren't as different as you might think)! Each trick is explained using step-by-step photographs, and the science behind each one is showcased clearly and simply. Interspersed throughout the book are profiles of famous magicians and illusionists, such as Harry Houdini and David Blaine, and stories of how they used science to create their most famous tricks. Science is Magic is the perfect addition to any family bookshelf or classroom, putting a fresh spin on science for kids. What's fantastic about this kids' activity book is that many of the magic tricks or experiments are something you learn to perform on a friend and require practise. Thus, (the genius bit) it's not something kids will just do once and then turn the page. Think Magic Is Just An Illusion? Think again! Discover science - REAL magic at your fingertips. Learn some amazing experiments to wow your friends, find out how magicians use science in their most famous tricks and discover the magic of the world around you. Packed with activities for kids from magic tricks to optical illusions, and peppered with fascinating facts, this educational book is a must-have for scientists and magicians alike. Added bonus, each 'trick' or experiment in the book uses easy to get hold of items. Get ready to wow your friends with some cool science-backed magic like: - Magnetic fingers - Reading minds - Colour changing potion - Guess the coin - Floating ping pong ball and much more! Add other fun-filled Steve Mould titles in the DK collection to your bookshelves, like How To Be A Scientist and The Bacteria Book.

Science is Magic

Give your students the best possible start\nToday’s world can be tough as students are expected to excel and progress to further education just to remain competitive. Supporting students facing an unprecedented career length and international competition, it is essential that we encourage a passion for reading at an early age and provide them with every advantage. By engaging children in a topic that they love, whether it be dinosaurs or space, non-fiction can provide children with an opportunity to succeed and start a lifelong love of learning.

Science is sorted, technology is untangled, and engineering is explained with this incredible home reference for children. In our modern world dominated by science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM), now is the time to make tricky topics and challenging concepts completely crystal clear. From tiny atoms and minute microchips to monster tractors and jumbo jets, this brilliant home-study companion comes packed with eye-catching illustrations to showcase science and technology in action today. You'll see whizzing waves, zooming rockets, and mighty magnets on this epic journey of discovery. Jump in the basket to see how a hot-air balloon rises, scale a mountaintop to see the impact of erosion, and venture inside Earth to reveal its multi-layered structure. Dramatic visuals, concise explanations, and step-by-step graphics keep young readers engaged and entertained from start to finish. Hands-on projects are included to put learning into practise. Imagine making old coins shine bright with vinegar or triggering a volcanic eruption with baking soda. Impress your friends and family with these experiments and much, much more at home or at school. Ideal for home learning and revision, this essential homework helper covers the core curriculum of school science and supports STEM education initiatives. Budding scientists and engineers, the future starts here!

How to Be Good at Science, Technology, and Engineering

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Over recent years we have seen a noticeable rise in the inclusion of non-fiction in the curriculum as researchers globally recognise the increased value of these books as a gateway to learning.
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⁠Non-fiction makes information accessible to children who perhaps don’t readily go to books as a leisure activity. Children who are simply curious about the world come to non-fiction to find answers, facts and knowledge about everything, and this, in turn, helps create new readers and new learners.
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⁠Traditionally fiction tends to be a popular part of the education pathway, but the importance of non-fiction should not be overlooked as a key tool for developing students' achievements, especially when they are introduced in the early years. 

5 Key Benefits of Non-Fiction in Education

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