This exciting introduction to the world is brimming with facts about our planet and the incredible people and animals who live on it.

This encyclopedia for children aged 5-9 is filled with fun facts about space, countries, languages, history, dinosaurs and much more. Encourage early learners to go on a journey and explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids to enjoy for hours.

From the Arctic to the Antarctic, get ready to explore the continents. Learn about legends and folklore, world history, and how people live around the globe. Read about creatures from the land, sea, and skies, and delve into the world of the prehistoric!

This children’s encyclopedia about the world around us offers:

• Information about everything, with fact-filled chapters on geography, history, space, animals and humans.

• Detailed content that supports key curriculum subjects for the age group, and includes engaging story-style pages.

• Fun, friendly, and accessible text which is blended with bright illustrations and photography.

My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things is the perfect blend of adorable, simple illustrations with vivid photography and lively text. Find out about the impressive planets far away and the amazing features on earth, from fiery volcanoes to dry deserts. Discover who’s who in the animal kingdom. Learn about amazing art and marvellous music. Then say “hello” in lots of languages!

About the Author

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children.

DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, 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 bestselling LEGO® books.

DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.