- Paperback: 144 pages
- Publisher: OUP Oxford; 2005 Edition edition (1 Sep 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0199112436
- ISBN-13: 978-0199112432
- Product Dimensions: 29.8 x 23.6 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 347,946 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Recommended as a first reference book for the primary library or a fun book for children who love gobbling up facts. (School Librarian )
With its 400 colour pictures and confidently enthusiastic text, it makes a fine introduction to many of the mysteries for which children may seek explanations...there are images to make the eyes bulge and words to set the mind racing. (Times Educational Supplement )
With its 400 colour pictures and confidently enthusiastic text, it makes a fine introduction to many of the mysteries for which children may seek explanations...there are images to make the eyes bulge and words to set the mind racing. (Times Educational Supplement )
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The leading first encyclopedia for children, now fully updated with many new photos and other illustrations.
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54 of 54 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought the Oxford First Encyclopedia for my six-and-a-half year old daughter for Christmas 2005. It has been the one present that she has consistently and continually gone back to over this year, so I'm buying one for her cousin!
The wording has been well thought out and is just right for kids of around six to about ten or eleven, so the encyclopedia certainly has shelf life. Simple subjects are made interesting and difficult subjects are well explained through the use of some very stylish illustrations, photographs and diagrams.
The book has been very supportive as it covers many of the subjects taught under the national curriculum at the ages I mention above. It's also a good, solid hardback, so it has survived the school bag for nearly a year.
High recommended.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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Bought this for my 5 year olds 5th birthday. Wasn't sure if it would be too old for him but its not its absolutely super and we read it every night together, he then looks at the pictures on his own and finds something he wants to learn more about the next night. I know he will use it for years to come as once he starts to read himself he will discover even more. Its split into 7 sections: My Body; People and Places; The Arts; The Earth; Animals and Plants; Scence and technology and The Universe. These are then split into sub sections. So for example My Body has 'look at me' 'my outside' 'bones and muscles' lungs and breathing'
' being born' 'illness' etc etc
Each section has interesting facts about how things work and also 'experiments' they can try out and to understand more about the subject. All the pages have pictures, photos and diagrams which make it interesting for a child that cannot read too.
I am very pleased with it and am buying another for my nephew. Well recommended.
' being born' 'illness' etc etc
Each section has interesting facts about how things work and also 'experiments' they can try out and to understand more about the subject. All the pages have pictures, photos and diagrams which make it interesting for a child that cannot read too.
I am very pleased with it and am buying another for my nephew. Well recommended.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this for my 6 year old son for Christmas as he is increasingly asking questions that we can't answer. I based my purchase on other reviews and I am definitely not disappointed. The language is extremely informative, but also clear enough for a 6 year old to understand. The subjects are split up into logical groups, many of which have already been relevent to topics he has been studying at school. In fact I was really surprised that his recent beginning of term study list included subjects in the book; Electricity, On the Move, Pushes and Pulls and were even entitled the same! I would definitely recommend this book to parents of extremely inquisitive children as I don't believe we should fob them off with any old answer. Also it seems to give him confidence to attempt answering questions in class.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Good product delivered promptly.
Bought this for my nephew as a present with a few other books. Content was good and easily understandable for his age (9); the publishing company do seem to have a good... Read more
Published 5 months ago by N. Paull
Absolutely Brilliant
This book is absolutely amazing. I bought it for my son when he was 4 and he still refers to it now at 6. It was so good that I bought one for his cousin too. Read more
Published 8 months ago by bea10_20
first encyclopedia
Very good book, purchased for 5yr old with a healthy interest in learning. Good book in that Mom & Dad can get involved with it too by assisting to read.
Published 17 months ago by Yvonne
Childrens encycolpedia
Bought this for my 6 year old goddaughter who is at the age when she wants to know everything. She loves it and spends hours reading it and looking up things.
Published 22 months ago by joanna
Good as far as it goes, but too far narrow
I was really surprised that there is no history in this book. Even the bits that fascinate children, such as castles and the Vikings, don't get a mention. Read more
Published on 15 April 2009 by C. Harlen
Basic but good.
This is really basic, but a good starting point and introduction to encyclopedias and how to research.
Published on 10 Mar 2009 by Mr. D. Connor
Good all-rounder
Really pleased with this encyclopedia. It's always a bit risky ordering on line when you can't flick through and get a feel for a book. Read more
Published on 13 Feb 2009 by T. Lopes
primary 1 and 2 homework made easy
This encyclopedia is a must buy for parents who care about their kids education.
Combined with the kids dictonary - homework is a great fun. Read more
Combined with the kids dictonary - homework is a great fun. Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2008 by M. R. Bruce
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