By James Brown and Richard Platt
Information on 30 random topics is presented in a simple and interesting way. I enjoyed learning about the tides, nails and pencils. Students who enjoy miscellaneous information books will enjoy this oversized book. Teachers could use this book to teach about infographics
Review by Jessica Riggs, Robert Frost Elementary Media Center
Rating: ★★★★✩ (4 stars)
Interest Level: Grades 4-6
How much do clouds weigh? Who invented the pencil? How many ways can you tie a knot? Discover the answers to these and many other questions in this elegant and absorbing miscellany of general knowledge. From music notation to Roman numerals and from the skeleton to the solar system, essential facts are brought to life by stylish infographics and fascinating commentary. Perfect for all ages, this book is sure to amuse and intrigue even the most curious minds.
— From the publisher.
A World of Information
By James Brown and Richard Platt
Candlewick Studio
62 pages
Release Date: October 3, 2017 (USA)
A review copy was provided by the publisher.
