TY  - BOOK
AU  - Gifford,Clive
TI  - How the world works
SN  - 0753471191
U1  - 031 qG458 2013 
PY  - 2013///]
CY  - New York
PB  - Kingfisher
KW  - Children's encyclopedias and dictionaries
N1  - "Know it all, from how the sun shines to how the pyramids were built"--Cover; Includes bibliographical references (page 154) and index; Ages 10-13
N2  - This essential book is brimming with information about pretty much everything! Encyclopedic in scope but fresh and exciting in presentation, this is a great value, information packed book about the workings of the world. Detailed and eye catching illustrations are paired with succinct, to the point text that explains the phenomena, processes, and systems that affect our world and way of life. Parents will also find this book an invaluable tool when they are tasked with answering all of those tricky How? and Why? questions!
ER  -