About the Book First published in the United States in 1993; Revised edition 2001--P. opposite t.p. Book Synopsis Meant for children aged 5 and up, My First Encyclopedia will pique kids curiosity and stimulate their intellectual development. Stunning photographs, facts, games, and puzzles will capture childrens attention and make reading fun. Clear and comprehensive content helps develop educational skills and broaden a childs knowledge. Additionally, helpful parents notes are included to encourage an interactive learning experience between caregiver and child. With My First Encyclopedia , children will build knowledge and vocabulary that will stimulate their mind and aid their development. About the Author DK Publishing was founded in London in 1974 and is now the worlds 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, and produces content for consumers in more than 87 countries and 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DKs 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 unrivaled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. It has a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. DKs adult range spans travel--including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides--history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DKs extensive childrens 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 LEGObooks. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiots Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher Rough Guides.