All illustrations by David Hancock. Includes indexes.
Contents:
How people live / Caroline Young. History / Fiona Chandler -- Facts and records / Phillip Clarke -- Science ; How your body works / Anna Claybourne -- Maps of the world / Liz Dalby -- How things work ; Our world ; Animals and plants / Ben Denne -- Animals and plants ; Space / Paul Dowswell -- Science ; How your body works / Rachel Firth -- Animals and plants / Laura Howell -- How your body works / Sarah Khan -- How things work / Anna Milbourne -- How people live / Kirsteen Rogers -- How people live / Caroline Young.
Summary:
"A gateway to knowledge for fact-hungry children. Jam-packed with information, photographs, charts and maps for additional study and research. Links to over 800 recommended websites with video clips, games, homework help and more. QR links that take you to fantastic websites to view on a tablet or smartphone. Up-to-date information on hundreds of topics. Maps of the world and flags of every country. Over 1,500 amazing photographs, illustrations and diagrams. Downloadable quizzes, word searches and activity sheets. Hundreds of free, downloadable pictures."--Page 4 of cover.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.