Every day, children ask many different questions: "why?", "why?" and "how?". Little "whys" are inquisitive and want to know everything, they want to understand how the world works.

In this case, an encyclopedia will help, which will become a guide to the world of new knowledge for the child. In addition, children who read such a book develop intellectually faster than their peers.

The encyclopedia helps children to master new knowledge, skills and abilities in various fields of science, culture and practical activities. The book was adapted to children's perception - there are bright illustrations on the pages.

For what purposes do we need an encyclopedia?

Before you buy an encyclopedia, think about why your child needs it. For example, to gain general or in-depth knowledge, for the sake of entertainment, to prepare for classes.

To do this, pay attention to the inscription on the cover or on the output page. It indicates what kind of encyclopedia it is - universal, general development or highly specialized.

How to choose an encyclopedia by the age of the child

The encyclopedia should correspond to the age of the child. The books always indicate the age limit that should be taken into account when choosing.

If the age category is chosen incorrectly, the child will get bored and will not receive knowledge in the right amount. It's like giving a first-grader a textbook on literature for the tenth grade. Therefore, choose a book according to age.

The younger the child, the more he needs visualization. That is why illustrations play a big role in choosing the right encyclopedia. With the help of illustrations, children can easily learn to understand different issues and learn a lot about the world around them.

There are books for preschool children - from 3 to 7 years, primary school age - from 7 to 11-12 years, middle or adolescence - 13-15 years and early adolescence - 16-18 years. Encyclopedic publications for each of these reading groups have their own distinctive features, on which the content of the encyclopedia depends. This applies to illustrations, writing style and details that are so important for older children and teenagers.

How to choose a book by content

An encyclopedia is always verified and scientific information. At the same time, a query in a search engine on the Internet can offer links to low-quality sources. That is why in encyclopedic publications, content plays an important role in contrast to the Internet.

Take into account the interests of children and choose the right topic. If a child is interested in dinosaurs, buy an encyclopedia about them. If children are fond of butterflies, they can be given books about these insects.

If you do not know what may interest a child, choose universal encyclopedias that cover several industries and topics, answering the questions "what?", "why?" and "why?".

How to choose by cover type

Covers are soft and hard. A book with a soft binding is more convenient to take with you on a trip or trip, it is easier and easier to place in a bag. But at the same time, it quickly becomes battered and loses its attractive appearance, unlike hardcover.

A hardcover edition is ideal for a bookshelf or as a gift, it is more durable, but also more expensive than a paperback book.

What are the types of encyclopedias

There are different types of books: universal, specialized, tangible, "question-answer", 3D-encyclopedia and 4D-encyclopedia of augmented reality.

A universal book is an encyclopedia that contains basic information on several branches of knowledge or practical activities. This format is most popular among preschoolers and younger schoolchildren. It is better not to buy large and heavy encyclopedias that write about everything at once. Let it be better to be a small publication and highly specialized, but interesting. The child should not be afraid of a large number of pages, as you can discourage him from reading thick books.

Specialized encyclopedic publications are devoted to one branch of knowledge. Such books are also called thematic encyclopedias. In other words, if a student is interested in astronomy, in this format he will receive detailed information, will be able to prepare for a lesson or exam. Specialized encyclopedias are popular among preschoolers, as well as among schoolchildren and even students.

Tangible encyclopedic publications are interesting in their presentation and are very popular among preschoolers and among primary school children. The child is offered different three-dimensional elements, stickers, die-cuts. The new process will capture the attention of children, because they can touch such details, twitch, that is, interact with them. "Tangible" encyclopedias are popular among younger preschoolers. Children not only see the illustrations, but can also touch them, which means that they develop fine motor skills. Usually, the format of the book is combined with questions and answers, where windows and die-cuts serve as interactive.

The encyclopedia "question-answer" is considered popular among preschoolers and younger schoolchildren. The child reads the question and thinks about the answer to it, reasoning logically. Next, he reads the correct answer, which is indicated under the question itself. We remind you that the age limit plays an important role in choosing an encyclopedic publication. Too simple or complex questions that do not correspond to the age of the child can discourage him from reading.

3D encyclopedias allow you to look at moving objects and play with them. For example, dinosaurs or animals on command move around the page and growl furiously, and tanks and military equipment perform their respective missions. Here you can also blow up the enemy's equipment or hit targets. This format is most popular among preschoolers and primary school children.

4D-encyclopedias of augmented reality are popular among schoolchildren. On the one hand, these books are no different from the usual version - all the same paper pages and a lot of useful information. However, there is one difference: it is a collection of cognitive computer games and a traditional book. With the help of a free mobile application, which should be installed on a phone or tablet, children watch scientific films and learn detailed information directly from the smartphone screen. To do this, just point the tablet or phone at a special icon or area on the page. After that, a moving image will open, which will show something, for example, how a black hole behaves or how the circulatory system works.

Gadgets are popular among schoolchildren, so a 3D or 4D encyclopedia can be a good option for attracting the child's attention to knowledge and the educational environment as a whole.

What to look for when choosing an encyclopedia

  1. Encyclopedias help you get general information. They can also serve as entertainment or help deepen knowledge to prepare for classes.
  2. The encyclopedia should correspond to the age of the child. There are books for preschool children - from 3 to 7 years, primary school age - from 7 to 11-12 years, middle or adolescence - 13-15 years and early adolescence - 16-18 years.
  3. The richer the content, the more the child will be able to learn from this book.
  4. A universal book is an encyclopedia that contains basic information on several branches of knowledge or practical activities.
  5. Specialized encyclopedic publications contain information from one branch of knowledge.
  6. Tangible encyclopedic publications are interesting for their presentation. The child is offered different three-dimensional elements, stickers, die-cuts. They attract the attention of children, because the child can touch them, twitch, that is, interact with them.
  7. The encyclopedia "question-answer" is considered popular among preschoolers and younger schoolchildren. The child reads the question, thinks about the answer, reasons logically with the parent or independently. Then he reads the answer and receives it in an accessible form for himself.
  8. 3D encyclopedias allow you to look at moving objects and play with them.
  9. 4D encyclopedias are no different from the usual version - these are all the same paper pages and a lot of useful information. However, there is one difference: it is a collection of cognitive computer games and a traditional book. With the help of a free mobile application, which should be installed on a phone or tablet, children watch scientific films.