The "Oxford First Encyclopedia" series is the ideal starting point for a child's early learning, now updated in these new editions. It takes young readers on a fascinating journey of discovery through the world of knowledge. The five books in the series - "Animals and Plants", "Earth and the Universe", "My Body", "People and Places" and "Science and Technology" - have the answers to all a child's early questions about themselves and the world around them. Lively text and captions, lots of friendly, colourful pictures, and intriguing fact boxes make the books irresistible to young children. They will want to get involved with the text and pictures, to find out things for themselves, and to try the simple, fun activities.