A unique approach to the subject that features both places from around the globe as well as spreads that focus on what the world is like from a child’s perspective—covering everyday subjects about their own experiences.

Written in clear, friendly language, which is easily accessible to young readers and doesn’t talk down to them.

The latest edition in the award-winning My Encyclopedia of Very Important… series.

Aims to change the way that children think about the world around them, and their place in it.

Global contents—with highlights from every corner of the Earth.

Contents are divided into two main categories: “My World,” which explores topics, places, and experiences that children will encounter in their own lives and “The Big Wide World,” which covers people, culture, nature, and amazing places from around the globe.

Strikes the perfect balance between text and images, while seamlessly blending photography with illustration.

Impactful jacket with several high-quality finishes, including padding and foil, which create immediate perceived value.

Content is comprehensive, detailed, and educational, and is written in a friendly, witty, and fun manner.

Features a built-in ribbon bookmark.

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia.

DK’s aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.

Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting. 

DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books.

DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot’s Guides series.

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