| PicturepediaScience and technology, nature, geography, culture, sports and hobbies, and history are all brought together in this mind-blowing illustrated encyclopedia. From incredible insects and musical instruments to spaceships and prehistoric life, from art and earthquakes to American football and dogs, Picturepedia’s encyclopedia is vast in scope, and every page contains a wealth of information. Did you know that over half the weight of the human body is water and that koi live for over 200 years? Or that there are more than 20,000 islands in the Pacific Ocean, and that Turkey eats the most bread, which, per person, produces 104.6 kg (230.5 pounds) of bread per year? First published in 2015, Picturepedia has been redesigned into an even more engaging edition that will take you on a virtual journey. This brilliant book is filled with stunning photographs, breathtaking information, and explanatory diagrams leading to amazing discoveries. Filled with thousands of pictures and amazing facts about science, nature, culture, sports, and history, Picturepedia’s new, modern edition is the most comprehensive illustrated encyclopedia of everything. |
Международное издательство с главным офисом в Лондоне, специализирующееся на издании иллюстрированных путеводителей и энциклопедий. Входит в состав торгово-издательской организации Penguin Random House. В настоящее время путеводители и энциклопедии Dorling Kindersley печатаются на 51 языке мира. Целевой аудиторией являются как дети, так и взрослые. Энциклопедии DK освещают читателю такие области знаний как астрономия, география, биология, история, кулинария, спорт, туризм, нумизматика,...
