DK Children's Encyclopedia, Revised Edition, 320 Pages

Revised Edition Pages: DK Children's Encyclopedia is a visual reference book covering more than 250 topics across science, nature, geography, history, and culture. The listing describes illustrated explanations for children, with a suggested audience of ages 7–9, while the product details separately list a customer-derived reading age of 5–8.

At a glance

More than 250 topics span science, nature, geography, history, and culture.
Illustrations, colorful maps, and photographs support visual browsing.
Listing says the revised edition adds 16 pages and is intended for ages 7–9.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines a wide range of subjects in one 320-page reference book.
Visual material and short explanations may help children explore topics and follow their curiosity.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Publication details
Publisher	DK Children
Edition	Revised
Publication date	September 6, 2022
Language	English
Print length	320 pages
ISBN-10	0744059798
ISBN-13	978-0744059793

Audience
Suggested age in description	7-9
Reading age listed	5 - 8 years, from customers
Grade level	2 - 4

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	1.25 pounds
Dimensions	8.81 x 1.06 x 11.13 inches

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The suggested ages differ across listing details: the description says 7–9, while the reading-age field says 5–8 and attributes that age to customers. Consider the child's reading level when choosing.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Children who enjoy browsing illustrated facts across varied subjects.
Families looking for a broad print reference to encourage independent topic exploration.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a focused, in-depth guide to one subject.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 374 ratings

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Customer feedback highlights informative, wide-ranging content and an engaging presentation, with reports that the book encourages further reading. Customers also describe it as age-appropriate, including for a 7-year-old. These impressions fit the listing's illustrated, broad-topic format, but suitability can vary, especially because the listed age guidance is inconsistent.

Positive themes

Customers describe the content as informative and wide-ranging.
Customers say the book is engaging and can encourage more reading.
Some customers find it suitable for children around age 7.

Frequently asked questions

What topics does the encyclopedia cover?

The listing describes more than 250 topics, including science, nature, geography, history, and culture.

What age is this book intended for?

The description suggests ages 7–9, but the details list a customer-attributed reading age of 5–8. These are inconsistent, so use the child's reading level as a guide.

How long is the book?

The listing gives a print length of 320 pages.