Books in the DK First Reference series

Help your child meet their favourite dinosaurs face-to-face with First Dinosaur Encyclopedia. They'll discover where dinosaurs came from, how they lived and what happened to them as well as interesting facts like which was the tallest dinosaur and who laid the largest dinosaur egg.From unearthing fossils to well-known dinosaurs like Velociraptor and Tyrannosaurus rex, kids will love getting their teeth into this exciting encyclopedia.Perfect for homework or just for fun, let your child take a stomp into the prehistoric world!

Zoom off into the galaxy and investigate all the planets, from Earth to Mars with First Space Encyclopedia. Packed full of stunning photography, quizzes and amazing facts, children will become space experts in no time. Covering everything from observatories and rockets, to the solar system and the death of stars, children will discover all about space and space travel.The First Space Encyclopedia is the perfect first reference book for children.

Bursting with animal facts for kids, First Animal Encyclopedia reveals everything kids want to know about the animal kingdom. From tiny critters that live on the jungle floor to giant creatures that dwell in the depths of the ocean, First Animal Encyclopedia reveals the mysteries of the animal world.Watch animals in action, investigate their habits and find out their habitats in this first animal encyclopedia. Kids will learn all about different animal groups, including mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, insects and fish through beautiful colour images, quirky "e;Did you know"e; fact boxes and engaging "e;curiosity quizzes"e; make learning engaging and exciting. DK's First Reference is a great for children who want to explore the world around them.

Karen Wilding is an independent primary maths consultant and former teacher. She works extensively across the UK and internationally, drawing on her experience to help raise standards in maths by putting the needs of children first.