Status
Available
Call number
Publication
DK (Dorling Kindersley) (Penguin Random House)
Pages
351
Description
Examines nature, history, science in encyclopedia format. With gorgeous full-color spreads and an edgy, vivid design, a title for the Internet generation covers facts on history, geography, science, and natural history, and includes a detailed index to make each subject simple to find.
Description
Teens, parents, teachers, and readers of all ages: It's time for a reference-book revolution! And PICK ME UP is here to do just that-revolutionize the way kids and teens learn about history, science, nature, and culture outside of the classroom.
Taking cues from the internet, video games, and television, PICK ME UP appeals to modern kids and teens. The book is organized like a miscellany, inspired by the internet, styled like a video game, and informed by pop culture. It's filled with fun information about history science, nature, geography and culture-everything kids want and need to know.
On page 42, you can find the meaning of life! What would do more damage to a kitchen floor: a lady in stilettos or a 3 ton elephant? Pg. 117 reveals the shocking answer. Was Beethoven a punk? Check pg. 21. There are 885 native speakers of Mandarin Chinese. But how many people speak Bangali? See pg. 54. How many new species of fish are discovered each week? Report to pg. 203 and find out. What would a Viking girl post on her blog? Pg. 64 makes some excellent suggestions.
Kids need reliable, captivating reference books, but reading remains a hard sell. Instead of fighting against the multimedia diversions of the modern world, the creators of PICK ME UP chose to offer kids a book that mirrors that world. With a completely fun and modern design, a dizzying lenticular cover (because readers DO choose books by their covers!), and smart, witty writing, PICK ME UP appeals to voracious AND reluctant readers.
Taking cues from the internet, video games, and television, PICK ME UP appeals to modern kids and teens. The book is organized like a miscellany, inspired by the internet, styled like a video game, and informed by pop culture. It's filled with fun information about history science, nature, geography and culture-everything kids want and need to know.
On page 42, you can find the meaning of life! What would do more damage to a kitchen floor: a lady in stilettos or a 3 ton elephant? Pg. 117 reveals the shocking answer. Was Beethoven a punk? Check pg. 21. There are 885 native speakers of Mandarin Chinese. But how many people speak Bangali? See pg. 54. How many new species of fish are discovered each week? Report to pg. 203 and find out. What would a Viking girl post on her blog? Pg. 64 makes some excellent suggestions.
Kids need reliable, captivating reference books, but reading remains a hard sell. Instead of fighting against the multimedia diversions of the modern world, the creators of PICK ME UP chose to offer kids a book that mirrors that world. With a completely fun and modern design, a dizzying lenticular cover (because readers DO choose books by their covers!), and smart, witty writing, PICK ME UP appeals to voracious AND reluctant readers.
Collection
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
351 p.; 9.75 inches
ISBN
9781465456236
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LibraryThing member yeremenko
A fun book for kids and adults alike. Lots of interesting facts. Each section is a page or two long and presented in short, graphically enhanced, paragraphs or point form.
LibraryThing member davidpwhelan
Yet another fantastic Dorling Kindersley book, it is crammed full of information about all sorts of topics. It is the sort of book you could just flop open to a page and find out something new. The style is engaging and intended to be smart, with word bubbles and some labels going a little bit off
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topic! My favorite is the roller coaster graphic that ends up in a black hole!! It's another reason why the 031 section of the Dewey Decimalized library is becoming a favorite place for my readers. It's the sort of book that's hard to put down, easy to pick up and always fun to read. Show Less
LibraryThing member crumble17
I liked it because it is so random.
LibraryThing member joyce.adams.50
Loved this colorful book filled with all kinds of interesting info. and a 3-D cover too!
LibraryThing member alanpan
a really fun book with facts and humor and tons of others
LibraryThing member ibazel
This book is endlessly fascinating. Endlessly.
Awards
Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers (Selection — 2007)
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