1 / 7Picturepedia, Second Edition: Illustrated Kids’ Encyclopedia
Illustrated Kids: Picturepedia, Second Edition is a visual encyclopedia for children, with topic spreads covering areas such as science, nature, geography, culture, sports and history. Its image-led format is suited to browsing and shared reading, while the listing’s suggested age differs between its description and product details.
At a glance
- Covers topics including science and technology, nature, geography, culture, sports and hobbies, and history.
- Uses illustrated double-page spreads with galleries, lists, sequences, facts and timelines.
- The description claims 10,000 photographs and illustrations, with up to 100 images on a topic.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Broad subject coverage makes it suitable for browsing across multiple interests rather than focusing on one field.
- The illustrated spread format offers visual material for children and shared reading with an adult.
- Customer feedback reports enjoying the illustrations, content and educational use.
Cons
- At 2.01 kg, the listed weight may make this large-format book less convenient to carry around.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Publisher | DK Children |
|---|---|
| Edition | 2nd |
| Publication date | Oct. 6 2015 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 360 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1465438289 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1465438287 |
| Reading age listed | Customer suggested age: 4 - 8 years |
| Grade level | 3 - 7 |
| Dimensions | 30.81 x 25.4 x 2.87 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 2.01 kg |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The age guidance is inconsistent: the description says ages 9–12, while product details list “Customer suggested age: 4 - 8 years.” The grade level is 3 - 7. Consider the child’s reading needs and the intended level of use when choosing.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Children who enjoy visual browsing across a range of educational subjects.
- Families or classrooms looking for an illustrated reference book to explore together.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a focused reference on a single subject.
- Buyers prioritizing a lightweight book for carrying.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback highlights the book’s content, illustrations and appeal for reading with children, with customers also describing it as educational. For buyers seeking an image-rich general reference, those impressions align with the listing’s illustrated topic spreads, though the conflicting age guidance means suitability may vary by child. Feedback also includes positive comments on value, but that is a customer impression rather than a price comparison.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the content and illustrations.
- Feedback describes the book as enjoyable to read with children and useful for learning.
- Customers report that children enjoy the book.
Frequently asked questions
What subjects does Picturepedia cover?
The listing describes chapters on science and technology, nature, geography, culture, sports and hobbies, history, and other topics.
What age is this edition intended for?
The listing conflicts: its description names ages 9–12, while product details give a customer-suggested age of 4–8 years and a grade level of 3–7. Use those details as guidance rather than a single consistent age recommendation.
How is the information presented?
The description says each topic is presented across an illustrated double-page spread with elements such as galleries, lists, sequences, facts and timelines.
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