I recently bought two new books for my child: the “The Very First Encyclopedia” series, published by ROSMEN.
Listen, they're so cool!!! We are 4 years old. And this is just what the doctor ordered! The main thing is that they are inexpensive. I took it for 135 rubles. There are a whole bunch of them there, about everything under the sun.
Vanyusha is simply very interested in topics about Space and Dinosaurs, that’s why I took them! The child is so engrossed in these books that we just discuss them day and night, quote them, retell them and read-read-read.
Okay, child... I’m obsessed with them myself. The illustrations are juicy, large, clear, and understandable. Especially in the book "Cosmos". The planets are drawn so well and each planet is briefly described. The information is concise. In moderation. No more, no less, exactly as much as a 3.5-4-5 year old needs, as much as a child at that age can digest and assimilate.
The paper is coated, the format is convenient, the book is light.
I went through a lot of encyclopedias for kids on the topic of Dinosaurs))). There are a lot of things right now, of course. My eyes widen. But there are no complaints here at all. She has given me a feeling of complete satisfaction for now. I also watched AST about dinosaurs - “My first discoveries”... no, compared to this one, there is some completely extensive information there, about nothing somehow... it will do for the very first time, BUT... then, what, buy another one ? And yet this Avanta stands like a cast-iron bridge. For such a price there are too few pages, the only feature is the pocket pictures. But this is for 2.5-3 years, and then where is it, so expensive?.. Again - compared to this series. So she is very colorful.
The other one too... seems to be colorful, bright. Good quality. But the information is so detailed that the baby will simply lose interest quickly, and he doesn’t need it. However, I liked her, although she was much older. Or if the child is a fan of dinosaurs and wants to study them in detail.
Everything is great here. Of course, to each his own. As for other topics, for example, “The Human Body”... I didn’t like it, because we have a much better mountain))) 
) I recommend!
Educational books for children 3 - 4 years old
Let me remind you that educational books for younger children can be found here:,. A complete selection of our books for different ages is here:
So, let me present a list of the most interesting, in my opinion, educational books for children 3-4 years old. By developing, I mean books that will help a child learn a lot about the structure of our world and its inhabitants, contribute to the development of speech, and teach him to reason.
1. L. Stovell “Secrets of Man” (Ozon, My-shop, KoroBoom)
After my daughter started asking questions about where food goes inside us and what bones are, I immediately rushed to look for books about the human structure, but naturally I mostly came across rather complex anatomical encyclopedias, in no way suitable for a three-year-old. When I finally discovered “Secrets of Man,” the entire print run of the book had already been sold out in all the stores I knew. I had to buy the book on some godforsaken website at double the price. And I’m still happy that I did it, because it’s hard to imagine a book that would so clearly satisfy a three-year-old child’s thirst for knowledge of anatomy!
It’s amazing how the authors were able to present such complex information about the human structure and the processes occurring in the body in such an accessible playful manner. Of course, opening doors can transform even the most unsuccessful book, but when the content is still excellent, the book immediately becomes a hit with the child. And how joyful it is when a child does not let go of such a useful educational book.
After this book, my daughter shocked everyone around her with phrases like “Mom, my stomach is already sending signals to my brain that it’s hungry.” 
From the book, a child will learn about how food travels through our body, how we breathe, why bones are needed, and will get a first idea of how the brain and sense organs work, and much more. You can watch all the book spreads on the video.
2. R.L. Jones " Machine secrets» (Ozon, My-shop, KoroBoom),
« Unlock the secrets of transport» (Ozon, My-shop, KoroBoom),
« Airport secrets» (Ozon, My-shop, KoroBoom)
In the series " Magic doors“I would like to highlight these three magnificent books. Even though they have completely different age restrictions, I think they are all great for kids aged 3+. I would also like to note that the presence of the words “transport” and “cars” in the titles does not mean that the books are only for boys. Girls will also be very interested in understanding how and what works around us. Well, the windows that open will automatically transfer these books to the category of favorites.
Before purchasing, I was worried that the books “ Machine secrets" And " Unlock the secrets of transport” will overlap in content, but they turned out to be completely different. “Secrets of Machines” talks mainly about the life cycle of cars: how they are assembled on an assembly line, how they are repaired in a workshop, how they are taken to a landfill, etc.
And in “Secrets of Transport” more attention is paid to types of transport, here you can look inside a train, plane, cruise ship, etc. If I had to choose between these two books, I would probably still choose the first one, but if you have the opportunity to buy both, then know that they complement each other perfectly.
Well and " Airport secrets“An extremely useful acquisition if you have to travel by plane (and in general for developing your horizons, of course). It tells in detail what and why people do at the airport, what procedures they go through, where their luggage goes along the moving belt, etc.
You can watch all book spreads on video.
3. I. Karpova. Series "Who to be?" (Ozon, Labyrinth, My-shop)
After reading this series, Taisiya began regularly playing rescuer, began helping me with cooking with even greater enthusiasm, and decided that she wanted to become an artist. Indeed, it seems to me that the series will not leave any child indifferent, because it is very accessible, in bright, interesting pictures it talks about professions that are closest to children’s understanding. Currently in the series there are books about baker, artist, tailor, driver, rescuer.
The books tell you what a representative of a particular profession does, what he uses during work, how he studies, and provides examples of the results of his work in real life. From books you can learn many interesting nuances, for example, in a book about a baker we are told about traditional breads from different countries, in a story about a tailor you can learn how clothes were sewn many, many years ago, etc. There is a lot of information, but it is presented in a very engaging way.
4. R. Scarry “City of Good Deeds” (Ozon, Labyrinth, My-shop)
Another great book designed to tell a child about how our world works. The city of good deeds is populated by funny characters who, on the pages of the book, find themselves in the most ordinary everyday situations. Thanks to them, it is funny and interesting to learn about how a post office, a railway station, a hospital work, how they make bread, build roads, houses and grow corn. You can even get your first idea of the circulation of money in the economy! It seems that everything is so familiar and understandable, but for a child this is a whole world of discoveries. And what a fascinating world this is! There are so many interesting details here that you can look at for a long time. But most importantly, when you go outside, you can see what you read about and discuss it together.
For city residents, something goes wrong all the time: either the waiter spills soup on the way to the client, or the pig stirs the dough so diligently that he falls headlong into it. This kind irony, on the one hand, is very attractive to children, and on the other hand, it carries a very valuable message - the world is not ideal and people can also make mistakes.
You can find fault with the quality of the book’s printing, and even with the text (the text is quite awkward, and you have to tell a lot from yourself). But I’m not a picky person, and if a book captivates a child so much, then I simply stop noticing its shortcomings
I would like to note that this book is very similar to another creation by Richard Scarry - “ From morning to evening in the city of good deeds"(I wrote about it in the collection) - it examines life situations in less detail, and it touches on fewer areas of our lives, so for a child over 3 years old it is definitely better to choose “City of Good Deeds.”
5. G. Sapgir “The Adventures of Kubarik and Tomatik or Fun Mathematics” (Ozon, Labyrinth, My-shop)
There are many, many books and manuals with simple mathematical games and problems for kids. Moreover, as a rule, most of them are focused on memorizing numbers (like “ Learning to count" at Kumon, for example). The book about Kubarik and Tomatik is not like all the others. Firstly, there are no such concepts as numbers and signs in it. She does not teach the child to solve examples or even count to ten. But it teaches you to UNDERSTAND mathematics. And, secondly, this is not even a textbook or a manual. This is an adventure fairy tale, the plot of which is organically woven into simple logical and mathematical problems. Such a unique artistic and mathematical fairy tale
During their adventures, Kubarik and Tomatik, together with the little reader, learn such important concepts as one-many, more-less, the same, longer-shorter, front-back-in-the-middle, learn to divide objects into two equal and unequal parts, recognize shapes and etc. You might say that most children at 3 years old are already familiar with these concepts. And I agree with you. We also read this book when Taisiya already had an excellent command of all these concepts. But this book was an excellent opportunity to consolidate our knowledge and apply it in practice, which is worth a lot! But it seems to me that it is not worth reading the book before the age of 3, since the plot of the fairy tale itself will not be very clear to a two-year-old child.
Recently it was finally released and the second part of the adventures of Kubarik and Tomatic, it already contains familiarity with both numbers and ordinal counting. In my opinion, it is also great for children 3-4 years old. And, by the way, the stories in the books are not connected, so if you wish, you can buy the second part without the first.
6. " Traffic rules for children» (Ozon, Labyrinth, My-shop)
It’s unlikely that I myself would have thought to buy a book about the rules of the road for three-year-old Taisiya. But at this age she so actively began to bombard me with questions regarding traffic on the roads that I simply had to do it. “Why aren’t we moving now?”, “Why did you honk?”, “Why are we letting pedestrians through?” Well, after a short educational program: “Are we on the main road now?”
For a long time I was deciding between “Road Rules” by Shalaeva And " Traffic rules for children" In the end I couldn’t resist and bought both. In general, both books are good, but Shalaeva’s is a little put off by the rough illustrations and less clear presentation of the material. I have no complaints at all about “Traffic Regulations for Children”. It reveals all the basic rules of behavior on the road that a child may need, briefly describes some traffic signs, and examines the incorrect behavior of the characters. The publishing age limit, in my opinion, is clearly too high. It will be interesting from 3 years old. Both girls and boys.
7. E. Kachur “If you want to be healthy” (Ozon, Labyrinth, My-shop)
Audio encyclopedias by Elena Kachur with the famous Chevostik and Uncle Kuzya are our faithful companions in traffic jams and on long journeys. Some discs were almost memorized (). And, of course, we were very happy when the opportunity arose to watch Chevostik “live.” Despite the fact that we listened to the health CD many times, we also got a lot of pleasure from reading the paper version.
The book talks about exercise, hardening, washing, maintaining a straight posture, healthy and unhealthy foods (I’ll say right away that the book does not correspond to vegetarian ideas about healthy food). All material is presented in artistic form, in the form of a dialogue between Chevostik and Uncle Kuzya. The funny little guy is interested in everything, he tirelessly asks questions, of course, he regularly makes mistakes, which makes Taisiya smile. In general, it is an interesting and informative read.
8. E. Karganova “What time is it?” (Labyrinth)
After 3 years, I began to slowly introduce Taisiya to watches. So far, without mentioning minutes and other difficulties. Only the most basic ideas about which hand is needed for what, and how to find out what time it is. For three years, this task is quite feasible. And the book “What Time Is It?” An excellent assistant in this matter.
In poetic form, it tells what the guys do at one time or another during the day: at 7 they wake up and have breakfast, at 2 o’clock they have lunch, etc. It must be said that not all mentions of time correspond to our regime, but, it seems to me, this is not so important. The main thing is that the main point is clear - the day passes, and as the day progresses, the hand on the clock also moves. And the most interesting thing here is that while reading, we can scroll the hands of the clock on the cover ourselves, using the wheels on the side.
The illustrations in the book, of course, are not the most highly artistic, but they cope with their main task - all the daily worries of the children are clearly visible. The book is made of thick cardboard.
Here is another book very similar in concept from the publishing house “Mosaic-synthesis” - “ Tick tock" In it we can track the bear’s daily routine and also turn the hands of the clock.
9. Series “Why? From what? Why?" (Ozon, Labyrinth, My-shop) And " Why and why for children» (Ozon, Labyrinth, My-shop)
A good children's book is one that parents are TIRED of! No, really, it seems to me that over the last year I re-read the book “ Horses and ponies" a series " For what? From what? Why?"from cover to cover, at least 50 times! My daughter, like many girls, is a big fan of horses, so this book was just a dream come true for her. The information about horses here is comprehensive: from horse equipment to how a foal is born. The drawings are beautiful and detailed.
In general, the entire series “Why? From what? Why?" very worthy. Thanks to the opening windows and magnificent illustrations, the books attract the child's attention and clearly cover various topics. True, for some reason the same books are not consistently published in the series; the publishing house constantly releases books similar in content, but by different authors. And recently they even created a very similar series - “ Why and why for children" For example, our book “ Horses and ponies" is no longer on sale, but there are similar analogues: " Pony», « Horses and ponies».
We also had a book from this series “ Dinosaurs", from which we received our first ideas about these ancient lizards. At the moment there is such an analogue on sale - “ Dinosaurs».
10. " Such different dinosaurs» (Ozon, Labyrinth, My-shop)
Continuing the theme of dinosaurs, I can’t help but talk about this masterpiece. This is the funniest educational book I have ever read, you can just make out all the quotes! We laughed with the whole family, honestly And then they acted out scenes from the book for a very long time.
The authors approached the process of creating the book creatively and, in addition to boring facts (which are also present in the second half of the book), added many funny scenes where dinosaurs, having voices, talk to each other and express their opinions on this or that issue. Moreover, the plots seem to be funny, but at the same time, from them we learn absolutely real facts from the life of dinosaurs. For example, about how Triceratops unite to defend themselves from predators, how oviaraptors steal eggs from herbivores, etc.
I heartily recommend this book.
11. L. Tarasenko “Educational Tales” (Ozon, Labyrinth, My-shop)
To my shame, I previously knew nothing at all about the life of ants. Who would have thought that they have nanny ants, guard ants and even a queen. I only vaguely guessed about the very well-thought-out structure of the anthill. Now I understand how many discoveries I made for myself with the advent of my daughter! For some reason these discoveries passed me by in childhood. Fortunately, my daughter was luckier; now there is so much thoughtful literature that simply will not allow you to remain in blind ignorance.
This series is a prime example of this. The most interesting phenomena of nature and the animal world are told here in the form of fairy tales, understandable even to a three-year-old. The illustrations are very high quality. In general, you will have to try very hard to remain ignorant
We liked the books most in this series “ Gnome in an anthill», « The appearance of an ant», « Desert ship», « Kangaroo's house».
12. "Encyclopedia of Animals for Kids" from "Rosman" (Ozon, My-shop)
For a long time I could not find an encyclopedia about animals that met all my requirements. The creators of small encyclopedias often sin by overloading their creations with boring facts that only a very big animal lover would want to read. I liked this encyclopedia with its small volume of text and language that is easy for children to understand. And the selection of facts is quite high quality.
All text is accompanied by colorful, clear photographs and funny drawings. All this fits perfectly and looks attractive to a child's eye.
Here our book, Here the same one, only under a new cover.
13. M. Unwin “Who lives in our dacha” (Ozon, Labyrinth, My-shop)
This small series of books about the animal world is notable for the fact that on each page the author does not immediately tell us everything he knows about a particular animal, but creates real intrigue. Once on the page, we see that someone was just here and ran away (or hid), and we have to figure out who it is, focusing on all sorts of clues (footprints, an image of a part of the body, pieces of leftover food).
Turning the page, we get the answer, and with it some brief information about this mysterious animal.
14. T. Müller “A Year with Swallows” (Ozon, Labyrinth, My-shop)
At first glance, this book may seem very simple. But upon closer examination, it becomes clear that this is much more than just a book about swallows. There is a whole complex of natural phenomena here. From the book we learn about the change of seasons, and about climatic conditions in different parts of the world, and even about the internal compass . A pleasant translation, a text that flows like a song, allows you to really immerse yourself in the life of migratory birds, to feel all their worries and ups and downs of life.
You can learn about the life of urban birds from T. Muller’s second book – “ A year with sparrows» ( Ozon, Labyrinth, My-shop).
15. T. Laval “Find and show” (Ozon, Labyrinth, My-shop)
And, of course, this review wouldn’t be complete without look-alike books. Books from the series " Find and show» differ from ordinary wimmelbooks in that they also carry an educational function. The material in them is selected on various topics and can be an excellent help in studying topics such as dinosaurs, transport, animals etc. I liked the books most of all “ Around the world" And " 5 continents“, we used them in thematic lessons on, and other “geographical travels”. From these bright, detailed and even very funny pictures you can learn a lot about the life of people and animals in a particular area. You can also come up with different stories about them.
The books are of an unusual format - when folded they are narrow and long, but unfold into large colorful pictures. This was done for a reason, but specifically so that we could peek at the sides of the cheat sheets - they indicate who else can be found on the page.
Having already finished this article, I remembered that I had completely forgotten to write about good aids for the development of speech and articulation. I won’t write about them in detail here, the article already turned out to be huge, I’ll leave them for a post on speech development. Here I will simply list the benefits that we use.
- E. Kosinova “Lessons of a speech therapist” (Ozon, Labyrinth, My-shop)
- V. Volodin “Album on speech development” (Ozon, My-shop)
- N. Nishcheva “Fun articulation gymnastics” (Ozon, Labyrinth, My-shop)
- T. Tkachenko “Big book of tasks and exercises for the development of a child’s coherent speech” (Ozon, Labyrinth, My-shop)
That's all! I would be glad if you tell me in the comments what you love/loved to read most with your 3-4 year old child.
And don’t forget to use secret words for discounts when ordering books!
What? Where? Why? How many? What for? How? Every parent hears these questions many times every day from about the time their child turns three. Curiosity is a very important factor for the development of every child, and it is very important to support it, and at the same time give decent answers to every question of your little why.
A great option that will satisfy your child’s curiosity for a while - children's encyclopedias, of which there are simply a huge number now. We would like to introduce you to several worthy publications, which are definitely not a compilation of Wikipedia materials, contain beautiful illustrations and literate text, and which parents will certainly enjoy studying with their child.
"New Children's Encyclopedia", Publishing House "Makhaon". For children from 3 - 4 years old
A very pleasant and intelligent publication that has received many positive reviews. Bright and beautiful illustrations will interest even a child. The information is presented in a question-and-answer format, in a very simple and accessible language. Encyclopedic articles very briefly, but at the same time accurately, give answers to the most important questions; such presentation of information also allows you to hold the child’s attention well - he does not get tired and is not bored. A large, easy-to-read font allows those who have only recently learned to read this book on their own.
Very soon the baby himself will begin to tell you what the “eye of the storm” is, which desert, ocean and forest are the largest in the world, who lives in them, what lightning and thunder are and much more.
The book has a thick, strong binding that can withstand multiple readings.
"The Great Encyclopedia for the Curious"Robert Cope.For children from 7years.
In fact, the encyclopedia consists of 7 books by Robert Cope from the “I Can Read” series, aimed at independent reading for children 7-9 years old, which explains such a simple and accessible presentation of information. The encyclopedia has 7 sections: Solar System, Earth, Whims of Nature, Animals, Insects, Inventions and Wonders of Architecture. Collected together, these books made up an excellent children's encyclopedic publication, suitable for both independent study and reading with parents. The book is suitable even for four and five year olds thanks to large and realistic illustrations, short and precise descriptions and articles. Proper presentation of information will not allow the child to get confused in the diversity of the world that he is studying. At the end of each chapter there is a task for ingenuity, and at the end of the book there is a small dictionary with accessible explanations.
"Why and why?", publishing house "Makhaon". For children from 3-4 years old.
Another translated edition with magnificent illustrations. Even sections of the encyclopedia are named in the form of questions:
1. Why does the wind blow? and other questions about our planet
2. Why does the Sun rise and set? and other questions about time and seasons
3. Why did the Egyptians build the pyramids? and other questions about ancient civilizations
4. Why did they dig a ditch around the castle? and other questions about the Middle Ages
5. Why do trees need leaves? and other questions about plants
6. Why does a camel need a hump? and other questions about animals
7. Why does a kangaroo need a pouch on its belly? and other questions about parents and children
8. Why does my stomach growl? and other questions about the human body. Some questions are given very simple, understandable and imaginative answers, for example, why does a person need bones - so that he is not a shapeless bag.
The book belongs to the “Encyclopedia for the Curious” series, and there are three books in the series, and each of them is made according to the same principle.
Also in the series:
- Where, what and when?
- What, why and why?
"Big Children's Encyclopedia", publishing house "Makhaon". For children from 5 years old.
Colorful illustrations and simple, accessible and correct text. The encyclopedia includes the following sections: Earth and the Universe, Natural Sciences and Man, Transport and Construction, Inventions, History, Countries and Peoples, Animals. The publication is really excellent, suitable for children from 5 years old, but even younger children enjoy looking at the pictures, the illustrations are so beautiful that you can start studying the book with a 2-year-old child with your little explanations, just as you grow up every year you As a child, you will learn more and more facts.
The publication does not lag behind the previous ones in terms of design and presentation of information, but it is especially interesting because the team of authors is from Italy (usually translations of American publications predominate in our country). In fact, the encyclopedia contains two global sections: Living Planet and Man and the World around us. Age boundaries are blurred, because the encyclopedia contains information about the seasons and how a person is anatomically structured. So in general we can say that the encyclopedia is suitable for children from 3 to 8-9 years old. An interesting section to study is the World of a Child - it tells how children live in different countries, how children lived before. For older children, the book contains many test questions and tasks (for example, drawing an anatomical atlas on your own).
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This non-fiction children's book in every sense it is simply huge - it has 400 information-filled pages! I had my eye on it for a long time, but for a long time I couldn’t decide whether to buy it or whether it was worth the money. But now that I have the book in my hands, I can confidently say: it’s worth it!
The abstract states that the book is “one of the most famous encyclopedias dedicated to devices and mechanisms. It was first published in the USA in 1988 and has since remained a bestseller among non-fiction books for teenagers».
The publication is definitely not for children. This is calculated encyclopedia for middle and high school students, as well as their parents.
The book consists of five parts:
- Mechanics
- Taming the elements
- Working with radio waves
- Electricity and automation
- Digital world
Each part of the book is preceded by an illustrated story, the main character of which is a mammoth. He accompanies the reader throughout the book. What can they do with it! And they launch it into the air, and lift it with the help of a block, and shine it with X-rays, and attach it to the ceiling with suction cups... A charming animal that makes the book more fun and a little hooligan.
But the main thing, of course, is not in the mammoths, but in the feature articles encyclopedias.
Part 1. Mechanics
Did you know that scissors and tweezers use different types of levers? Why do nail clippers have two levers? Do you know how a bathroom scale, a bicycle brake, or a sewing machine work? How does an escalator, elevator or tower crane, chain winch or combine harvester work? Stapler or car brake system? You can learn about this and much more from the first part of the book.
Part 2. Taming the elements
In the second part we will learn about everything that floats and flies, as well as about those devices that use pressure or heat. These are submarines, yachts, hot air balloons and airships, airplanes and helicopters. It tells about the principles of operation of a carburetor, a flush tank, a fountain pen, a welding torch, an electric kettle, nuclear weapons... And that's not all!
Part 3. Working with waves
This part examines in detail the instruments and devices with which we receive light, images, photographs, printed publications, sound, music, and telecommunications. The child will learn how the human eye, light bulb, camera, printing press, microphone, speakers, headphones, telephone, television camera and much more work.
Part 4. Electricity and automation
This part is divided into three chapters: electricity, magnetism and sensors.
The first chapter begins by explaining what static electricity and electric current are. The following discusses the operating principles of an air purifier, ionizer, clock, batteries, photocells, remote control, etc.
The chapter “Magnetism” also begins with theory, then it is explained to the reader where such a physical property as magnetism finds its application. Well, then there are specifics: an electric bell, an electric motor, a disk drive, a generator, a transformer and even a car ignition system.
The last chapter is even more interesting! First we are told about the design of an airbag and an autopilot, then we learn how a breathalyzer, a smoke detector, an X-ray, a sonar, a radar, a transmission, a cruise control, a coin checker work (and you know how a hot drink vending machine knows which coin did you toss?), etc.
Part 5: Digital World
I will not go into details; from the title it should be clear what this chapter is about: bits, bytes, storing information, processing it, sending it. And also about the design of computer mice, flash drives, keyboards, etc. and so on.
What I have listed is not all that is in this children's encyclopedia for schoolchildren. It’s simply amazing how much information is hidden under the cover of this illustrated, incredibly interesting and necessary encyclopedia. I'm absolutely delighted! I want to sit in a comfortable chair, wrap myself in a warm blanket and read, read, read...
Of course, I would like the font to be a little larger, but this is probably impossible due to the large amount of information and the size of the pictures. And they (the drawings) are large, clear, and understandable. On each spread there are several illustrations that clearly demonstrate the principle of operation of a particular mechanism. Typically, these drawings occupy at least half the area of the book sheet.
However, there are also small disadvantages. Let me remind you that the book was written in 1988. Therefore, some articles have become outdated. It is unlikely that your child will encounter a film camera or video recorder in his life, and computers now are different from those that existed during the first editions of the book. However, there are few such examples. And you can understand the principles of operation of technology using outdated samples.
I am sure that for all inquisitive children this book is a godsend (especially for boys). You can study it for a very long time, and the knowledge gained from the book will help the child in adulthood: after all, he will understand what works and how it works, which means he will be able, for example, to repair something himself. And fastening a zipper, opening a can of canned food, using a thermos or refrigerator, a microscope or binoculars, a computer mouse or electronic scales, a flash drive or scanner, a regular watch or quartz, a microphone or a metal detector (and why not? Modern treasure hunters use them!): he will understand HOW EVERYTHING IS ARRANGED and how it works.
Does just the word “encyclopedia” conjure up images of huge and dusty books with something incredibly smart, but extremely boring? are structured completely differently: the information in them is presented so colorfully and excitingly that it is impossible for both children and adults to tear themselves away.1. "What? Why? Why? City, cars, streets, houses"
A huge and very beautiful book for kids, in which you will find amazing details and interesting facts about the life of a big city in pictures. A walk along the brightly lit streets, relaxing in the park, shopping, a story about how chocolate and T-shirts are made, an excursion to a construction site and the main square - all this is skillfully captured on the pages of this book.
Here you can ride a bus, take an elevator to the very top of a skyscraper, a library or a swimming pool - and more than 50 moving elements will make your excursion into the world of the metropolis unforgettable!
2. "Encyclopedia without a computer and phone"
Light a fire without matches, cross a river without a boat, find north without a compass. Impossible? In no case! "Encyclopedia without a computer or phone" contains all the most useful skills needed by the intrepid traveler, explorer and tracker.
Together with your children, you will learn how to cross a river and get out of quicksand, how and what you can use to build a shelter, a dam or a raft, how to catch fish with your bare hands and light a fire without matches, how to find your way in the fog, determine the direction by the stars, predict rain and track the animal's tracks.
All this is just a small part of what you will encounter on the pages of this book. A real adventure awaits you here!
3. "How it works. The world around us"
No, no, this is not another book about the structure of our planet. This is an almost unique publication of its kind, from which the young reader will learn about the political and judicial systems, what the state budget is made up of and what it is spent on, how various enterprises are structured, why and how to conduct an advertising campaign, how airports, train stations, ports work, shops and restaurants.
Boys and girls will also learn about how films are made, computer games, Internet sites, comics, TV shows and newspapers are created. This unusual and very exciting book is waiting for you!
4. "Eye to eye: how animals see the world"
Since childhood, we have heard that the eye is a perfect optical device created by nature itself. But how did nature manage to create this perfection? Did such a complex organ really appear immediately in the form in which we are accustomed to imagine it? And can all animals on Earth boast such excellent vision as, say, the common buzzard or the mantis crab (yes, humans are not a champion at all in terms of vision)?
Steve Jenkins' book "Eye to Eye" will answer these and other questions, from which children will learn a lot of interesting information about the main stages of the evolution of vision, the structure of the eyes of a wide variety of representatives of the animal world - from a starfish to a domestic cat. Well, amazing author’s illustrations will help them remember all this!
5. "When the gods were children: ancient stories"
Thanks to Laura Orvieto's fascinating and easy-to-follow storytelling style, ancient Greek myths become understandable and excitingly interesting even for preschoolers. Ancient stories, as retold by the author, are dedicated to the childhood of gods and heroes, whose young years were full of dangers, intrigues and adventures.
They are thrown from Olympus, thrown into the sea and into the bowels of the earth, terrible monsters are sent after them, but the children of the gods don’t care about anything. They fight and defend their right to life, despite the fact that the most powerful forces seek to defeat them.
Descriptions of insidious plans, dangerous exploits, and battles with monsters are softened by bright, simple illustrations by the famous Italian artist Rita Petruciolli, who ironically represents the complex and uncontrollable world of the ancient gods.
6. “I want to know everything... about football”
Football is by far the most popular team sport in the world. Presidents and ministers, businessmen and artists, pensioners and schoolchildren - all kinds of people in Russia and Brazil, America and Nigeria freeze in front of the screens during football matches, support their favorite team in the stands, and sometimes even take to the field themselves.
On the eve of the World Cup, which will be held in our country this year, the publishing house “Walking into History” has prepared an amazing book “I want to know everything... about football” by the French writer Eric Marson and artist Louis Allouane.
Thanks to this book, children will learn about the most important aspects of the world's favorite game. Moreover, the book is interactive. On each page, readers are offered various tasks, such as coloring the young champion, handing out yellow and red cards, finding hidden words or sticking missing players.
The book also talks about key championships (Russia, Europe, the world) and the most famous football players. Readers will also attend a football training session and learn about the techniques of the game, get acquainted with the geography of football and have the opportunity to independently manage the competition calendar.
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7. "City Atlas"
How does Moscow differ from London, Rio de Janeiro from Tokyo, and Berlin and Rome from New York? What is the largest city, and what must you do if you find yourself in one of the most famous capitals of the world? "City Atlas" is an illustrated guide that tells everything about cultural attractions, celebrities, religious buildings, national dishes, holidays and traditions of 30 cities around the world.
Among them: Lisbon, Barcelona, London, Amsterdam, Paris, Rome, Berlin, Helsinki, Oslo, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Athens, Istanbul, Prague, Budapest, Moscow, Montreal, Toronto, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Mexico City , Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Seoul, Mumbai and Sydney. Embark on an exciting trip around the world with a real and indispensable assistant for curious children and adults!
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8. "The Big Book of Beasts"
"The Big Book of Animals" introduces young readers to the most evil and kind, hairy and bald, brave and cowardly, beautiful and terrible representatives of the animal world.
High-quality illustrations are supported by easily stated facts about the lives of armadillos, bears, tigers, wolves, the Tasmanian devil and many others. In addition to wild animals, the book talks in detail about the most famous mythical creatures, Ice Age animals, city dwellers, and also introduces readers to endangered species from the Red Book. This charming book, filled with fascinating facts, is a great way to introduce children to the evolution and diversity of the animal world.
9. "The whole world is in pictures. The most fun illustrated dictionary"
This amazing book will take you on a journey through a whimsical world created with great wit and exceptional imagination.
A separate theme on each spread: seasons, exotic animals, a store, incredible means of transportation on land, water and air; exotic birds, underwater world, musical instruments, sports, wardrobe and much more!
In this book you will find: more than 70 colorful characters, Otto the Kitten on every turn, travel by air, land and water, a huge traffic jam of 125 incredible vehicles, 128 exotic, songbirds, poultry, ice cream for every taste, a bear picnic , supermarket, 55 musical instruments and much, much more. There are also 26 elephants hidden inside the book – can you find them all?
10. "Man 3 in 1 (with three-color sight)"
This edition is guaranteed to make anatomy your favorite topic! This is a unique opportunity to look inside the human body - just open the book, take out the three-color visor from the envelope and look: through the red window you will see the skeleton of different parts of the body, through the green window you will see the muscles, and the most interesting one - the blue one - will reveal to you the secrets of the work of all the main organs.
All this became possible thanks to the illustrations of the famous Milanese design bureau Karnovsky: Silvia Quintanila and Francesco Ruggi open the human body for readers in a new, unprecedented light!
11. "Military costume through times and countries"
Brave samurai, noble knights, gallant hussars and irreplaceable foot soldiers... The military has been admired at all times.
This book is a collection of essays about military fashion and the characteristics of the equipment of soldiers from different eras; about the history of tribes, kingdoms and empires for which men in uniform fought.
You will find out who the regiments in the army of Ancient Egypt were named after, what the legionnaires did in peacetime, who designed the uniform for the Red Army, why the southern soldiers of the US Army were nicknamed “gray nuts” and much more. Trace the history of military fashion through times and countries!
Interesting fact: 10 out of 53 essays are “ours”. The texts were written by Anna Krasova, a historian (applicant for the degree of candidate of historical sciences), who graduated from graduate school at the Institute of General History of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dominique Erard drew eight illustrations specifically for MIF readers at the request of the publisher.
12. "Museum of Living Insects"
This is a book-museum. Not a boring and dusty one, in which all the exhibits are under glass, but one that glorifies the triumph of life and encourages observing exhibits in nature (and not putting butterflies on needles).
The curator of the museum, and part-time ardent lover of insects (in whom we recognize the author), has collected a collection of the most interesting exhibits and happily introduces them to visitors (that is, readers), speaking of insects as good friends and, in general, the most wonderful creatures in the Universe .
Each room (spread) of this unusual museum is dedicated to some property of an insect. And this property is not always associated with a scientific characteristic. The guardian does not care about classes and units. Therefore, he divides them depending on their unique feature, something like this: beauties, swimmers, poisonous ones, winged ones, masquerade heroes, warriors, musicians, round people.
In addition to insects (beetles, grasshoppers, butterflies, dragonflies, flies, wasps, bees), two more creatures from the microcosm “live” in the museum: the centipede (common flycatcher) and the spider (brownie), which often live in our homes.
The wonderful watercolor illustrations are presented in an unusual way: in addition to naturalistic images, on each page you can find sketches of varying degrees of depiction, depicting insects in a different period of development, in a different pose, or an interesting part of the body close-up. And how the wings of the butterfly from the cover shimmer in the sun!
