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Knowledge Encyclopedia

Art & Architecture
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Knowledge Encyclopedia introduces young readers to the fascinating world of art and architecture. It explores iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and Big Ben, unravels the hidden meanings behind Renaissance art, and answers curious questions with engaging text and well-labelled images. Each page includes an "Isn't It Amazing?" section packed with fascinating facts that make complex concepts accessible and fun for children.
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Ideal for children aged 6 and above who are curious about art, history, and iconic buildings. Perfect for gifting, classroom collections, and home libraries, this book encourages curiosity and supports vocabulary building through its glossary and visually rich content.

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Discover the Wonders of Art and Architecture!

My First Encyclopedia - Art and Architecture introduces young readers to the incredible world of human creativity and ingenuity. From the construction of iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Big Ben to the hidden meanings of Renaissance art, this book answers the most curious hows and whats in a fun and accessible way. Filled with well-labelled images and an extensive glossary, it makes complex topics easy to understand. Plus, each page features an Isn't It Amazing? section loaded with fascinating facts to keep children engaged and eager to learn more.

Why Kids Will Love It

  • Answers exciting questions about world-famous structures and artworks
  • Includes "Isn't It Amazing?"β€”a section filled with cool and surprising facts
  • Vibrant, well-labelled images make learning visual and fun

Why Parents Will Love It

  • Encourages curiosity about history, art, and architecture
  • Glossary of new and difficult words supports vocabulary building
  • Great resource for school projects and general knowledge

Perfect For

  • Children aged 6+
  • Young readers curious about art, history, and iconic buildings
  • Gifting, classroom collections, and home libraries

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  • Knowledge Encyclopedia
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    Knowledge Encyclopedia
    Discover the Wonders of Art and Architecture! My First Encyclopedia - Art and Architecture introduces young readers to the incredible world of human creativity and ingenuity. From the construction of iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Big Ben to the hidden meanings of Renaissance art, this book answers the most curious hows and whats in a fun and accessible...
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    Out 19 Aug 2026

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9789354404030

Publisher: Prakash Books India Private Limited

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 November 2022

Country: India

Imprint: Wonder House Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 308.0mm

Weight: 1116g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Wonder House has a dedicated team of editors and designers involved in the development of magnificent and enriching children books. The team pays special attention to develop age appropriate content and does extensive research on every topic included in the book. Our mission is to develop highly informative content which will help the children to master different skills. At Wonder House, we strive to make learning a joy.

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