Have you ever wondered how many satellites there are in our solar system or how many sports are included in the Olympic Games? If so, this book is perfect for you! In this impressive volume, you will discover how lists, codes, systems, and collections give meaning to the world around us.

With an ideal combination of engaging images and interesting text, this book is intended for children aged 9+ (and adults!). It is a look at how the world works, offering:

• An analysis of information that facilitates understanding, including the ways in which people have organized and explained everything from bridges to constellations, wings to cheeses.
• Bright and colorful pages that make it easy to approach big topics in an accessible and enjoyable way.
• Exciting collections from various topics presented in the form of lists and collections.

Exploring both the everyday and the unusual, Knowledge A Visual Compendium offers an impressive range of objects, animals, lists, and artifacts from nature, science, technology, arts, and history. Children will discover 40 classes of birds, 88 constellations, 36 Morse symbols, 118 chemical elements, and 206 bones of the human body, showing how we organize and understand the world.

Pages: 320, Dimensions: 24.2x24.2cm