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The Usborne book of knowledge

Name: The Usborne book of knowledge
ISBN: 9780746098264

By Emma Helbrough

Discover how stars, stomachs and everyday gadgets hide astonishing secrets waiting to be uncovered.

fascinating · informative · illustrated · wide-ranging

Genres

Non-fiction Animals Nature

What is The Usborne book of knowledge about?

Explore a world of fascinating facts in this colourful reference book for curious young readers. Discover how stars and planets form, what lies beneath Earth’s surface, how the human body digests food, and how everyday inventions such as televisions and computers work. With subjects ranging from animals and plants to science and technology, clear explanations and engaging illustrations make it easy to dip in, learn something new and follow your questions wherever they lead.

Pages

207 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2008

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