"...an up-to-the-minute encyclopedia specially written for young students. Young readers will have fun learning new and exciting information about human life, our incredible world and beyond."--p. [4] of cover.

Pocket-sized yet packed full of facts, this is the perfect encyclopedia for any information-hungry kid who wants to boost their general knowledge. Ever wondered how the roots of a plan can grow through solid rock? Or what life is like on the surface of Venus? Maybe you want to know how long it takes a drop of blood to travel around your body or how a solar power plant works? No matter the question, the Big Book of Knowledge has the answer. Packed with incredible images that show you what others only tell you, this children's book is the perfect resource for curious kids of all ages. When you have this much information at your fingertips, homework will be a breeze!

The last few days have seemed like a lifetime for Dexter and Daphna Wax. Between the various attempts on their lives, the assault on their father, and the discovery that their deceased mother had been thousands of years old¿they've endured enough for several lifetimes. They barely have enough energy to stand, let alone to save the world. Unfortunately, they don't have a choice. If they work together, the twins might stand a chance of discovering the truth about The Book of Nonsense. But are they really working together? In this controversial epic second volume of the Sacred Books Series, brother and sister will need to put their past behind them, because with every passing moment the stakes are getting infinitely higher.

The encyclopedia contains an exciting variety of subjects and fascinating facts. A long-lasting book of interest and information to read and enjoy.

A feast of facts big enough to satisfy any child''s hunger for knowledge, the Pocket Book of Knowledge is a compilation of 12 existing Eyewitness books.'