Wow!

The Visual Encyclopedia of Everything

£19.99

An encyclopedia with a twist! Take an exciting photographic look at thousands of things and pick up some fascinating facts and figures along the way.

Introduction

Catch their eyes and their minds will follow. WOW: The Visual Encyclopedia of Everything is a spectacular show-and-tell experience. Every spread in this incredible book explores an encyclopedic subject in a unique way, through a thought-provoking collection of stunning photographic images. Meet the family in a photo album of our mammal relatives. A drawer full of prosthetic eyes brings to life the science of genetics. An ice sculpture is used to illustrate states of matter. Architectural marvels are displayed on a house of cards. Space exploration is commemorated through a collection of world stamps. There is something new to discover on every page.

The visual “wow” of the photographic galleries is complemented by lively informative text, making it a delightful reference tool for children and adults alike. The book is organized into classic encyclopedic subjects – nature, human body, science and technology, space, earth, people and places, history, and art and culture – with chapter branding for easy navigation. Every chapter has been researched and verified by a team of specialist consultants and writers to deliver fascinating facts and figures alongside essential information.

This comprehensive compendium is packed with the wow factor for the ultimate reference experience.

Reviews

Review by: George, Macaulay, Luke and Conor, 18 June 2009

'This is an amazing book that’s a great read, especially for boys. You can browse research or just get lost in its pages and learn about the world.
Nature: The first picture is lovely, it has got thousands of birds in it. We think that it has lovely illustrations of the albatross colony. Albatrosses spend their winter in the Falkland Islands in the Atlantic Ocean to breed. I couldn’t believe it when I read that over 500,000 of them breed there or that they only lay one egg per couple.
Plants: Did you know that the leaves are the plant’s food factories. A seed is covered by a hard coat, which protects it from fungi and bacteria. You can read and learn all about leaves of the plant.
Insect Anatomy: An insect’s head contains its brain and carries most of its organs. Did you know that a wasps mouth parts are specialised to deal with its diet. A mosquito has a sharp needle for sucking blood.
Fish: Carp are able to live in water that has very little oxygen. Carp are well equipped for life in warm, still lakes and ponds, also seahorses cling to weed with its tail because it helps it to resist strong currents.
Music: We were amazed to find out that R & B music started in the United States in the 1940’s. Women singers such as Beyonce and Lady GaGa are among the world’s top earning pop stars. Portable medias players store music on their hard drives. '

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