The Usborne Book of Knowledge

by Emma Helbrough, Anne Civardi, Tony Bremmer

Highly original books answer young children's questions about the world around them

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Childrens

240 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 1993

About the author

Emma Helbrough is a children's book author associated with Usborne publishing.

Reviews

[Marilyn]

I'm especially interested in the section on ASTRONOMY. I've been listening to the STARDATE Radio Broadcast or reading the entry each day this year and it's fascinating but I have no frame of reference so the info just floats around in my head.

It says:
"The Universe is the name that we use to describe the collection of all the things that exist in space. It is so huge that its size is hard to imagine. It is made of many billions of stars and planets, and enormous clouds of gas, separated by gigantic empty spaces."

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one is a little bit out of date, but the content that is there is still good. My son enjoyed learning all about different vehicles.

[Darlene · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book aloud to my children.

This book combines five previously published single titles, which include: How Animals Live, How Birds Live, How Things Began, How Machines Work, and How Your Body Works. My kids love non-fiction books, and this book covered a lot of information! Bearing in mind that the book was published 18 years ago, some of the information is outdated.

We are pleased, in general, with most Usborne books. They are brightly coloured with detailed illustrations.

MY RATING: 3 stars! We liked it!!

[Mrs Reddy Katzy · Rating 4 out of 5]

The 'vintage' version of this book was my husbands Favorite book growing up ! made me curious to look at this version, i love that they have re-invented it ... you read two pages and then look it up on Osborne books and then their links to the internet this makes the book really interactive - Brilliant for curious kids and home learning !

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Contains five classic Usborne titles: How Your Body Works, How Machines Work, How Things Began, How Animals Live, How Birds Live. Filled with lots of colorful and detailed illustrations that young children love.

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a favorite book for my son in his early elementary years. Lots of drawn illustrations and explinations of how things work.

[Becca · Rating 4 out of 5]

reading this with the kids for science in homeschool. Full of good stuff!

[Deanna Sutter · Rating 3 out of 5]

We've read about half of this and we'll pick back up with it when school starts again.

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's A Favourite read whenever I Take this out from the Local Library.