Knowledge Encyclopedia Planet Earth!: Our Exciting World As You've Never Seen It Before
Knowledge encyclopedia Series
What’s inside...
Explore planet Earth like you’ve never known before with this perfect children's encyclopedia for a young explorer. This bold and brilliant kid's encyclopedia uses ground-breaking CGI imagery to reveal the world as you've never seen it before, featuring detailed cross-sections and cutaways of floods, hurricanes, volcanoes, and more. It includes facts, charts, timelines, and illustrations across various topics, providing a visual and informative experience with crystal clear text. Ideal for children aged 9-12, it encourages exploration of habitats, ecosystems, and the diversity of life on Earth. Part of the SI Knowledge Encyclopedia educational series, this volume fuels imagination with stunning realism and engaging facts about Earth, nature, science, and history, inspiring curiosity and discovery in young minds.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-10
Length
208 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What is your favorite part of Planet Earth and why?
How do you think we can help take care of our planet?
What is something new you learned about Earth from this book?
Can you imagine what Earth will look like in 100 years? How might it be different?
If you could explore any part of the Earth, where would you go and what would you hope to discover?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start by sharing your own curiosity about the Earth with your child, modeling enthusiasm. Encourage your child to express their thoughts and ideas without interrupting, validating their understanding. Relate topics from the book to everyday life to make connections more tangible. Utilize the book’s visuals to spark deeper discussions and help your child articulate their thoughts visually. Finally, keep the conversation light and fun to maintain their interest and enthusiasm about learning more about our planet.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding Earth's ecosystems
Explanation: The book provides detailed insights into the different ecosystems and the flora and fauna within them.
Real-World Application: Children can learn about biodiversity and appreciate the importance of environmental conservation in their daily lives.
Example Lesson: The impact of human activities on the planet
Explanation: Through vivid illustrations and factual content, the book highlights how human activities affect Earth's climate and geography.
Real-World Application: It equips children with the knowledge to practice eco-friendly habits, such as recycling and conserving water.
Example Lesson: The importance of scientific inquiry
Explanation: The encyclopedia format of the book encourages curiosity and critical thinking by presenting information through a scientific lens.
Real-World Application: Children are inspired to ask questions and engage in their own explorations or experiments in everyday situations.
Example Lesson: Cultural diversity and global awareness
Explanation: By covering various parts of the world and their specific environmental features and challenges, the book fosters a sense of global connectedness and cultural respect.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children to be open-minded and respectful towards people from different cultural backgrounds they meet at school or in their community.