This is a comprehensive reference book for 4-8 year olds. Care has been taken to introduce the young reader to complex subjects in a way which is easy to understand. The material is arranged in six thematic sections - Earth and Space, Science, Animals, Human Body, People and Places, and Long Long Ago. This richly illustrated, fun-to-use book will encourage young children to really think about the world around them , and discover the pleasure of learning.