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Knowledge a Visual Compendium

Making Sense of our World

by DK
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Ever wondered how many moons there are in our solar system, or the number of Olympic sports, or who the 46 US presidents were? If so, this is the book for you!
Leaf through the pages of this beautiful book and you'll find an intriguing array of objects, animals, lists, and artifacts from nature, science, technology, the arts, and history, which illustrate how we order, understand, and make sense of the world. Discover the 40 orders of birds, the 13 levels of the Beaufort Wind Scale, the 88 constellations, the 36 Morse Code symbols, the 206 bones in the human body, and much more!
With its combination of attractive, timeless images and expert, engaging text, The Knowledge Compendium Book is perfect for children (and adults!) who are curious about the world and the lists, systems, and categories that help us understand it.

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  • Release date

    October 15, 2024

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9780593959817

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      November 1, 2024

      Gr 5-10-This visually rich and engaging volume explores and celebrates how people have "made sense of the world" through categorizing, classification, and organization. The compendium is structured in six sections, including "Earth and the Universe" and "History and Culture." Some of the topic names seem to overlap and feel redundant, but there is enough differentiation to satisfy the needs of students who might approach subjects from various angles. Some readers may find the pages too busy, but the abundance of information makes up for that and will engage many readers. The subjects range from the familiar-phases of the moon and the periodic table-to the quirky-different cakes of the world and a chart of brassicas (all of the plants that have been cultivated from the wild cabbage). A conscious effort was made to include non-Western perspectives. Filled with reproductions, infographics, photos, and diagrams set against a white background, this is a browser's dream. Brilliant colors and an index will help curious readers to find their specific interests. VERDICT Trivia lovers and fact hounds will hungrily pore over this. A strong purchase for reference and nonfiction collections.-Shelley M. Diaz

      Copyright 2024 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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  • OverDrive Read

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  • English

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