DK Australia's First Reference series provides Australian children with the essential building blocks that support their learning.

This colourful visual encyclopedia explains different sciences using amazing photography, easy introductions and fascinating, clear explanations. The solar system, genetic inheritance, plant biology, weather – these are just a few of the key areas of science that are included in this great new encyclopedia for kids.

First Science Encyclopedia is the perfect reference book for Australian primary school children wanting to understand the world around them. This book covers four key areas – life science, material science, physical science and earth science – explaining more than 40 topics.

Including thousands of colour photos and super-smart content curated especially for Australian learners, the fun and easy layout of First Science Encyclopedia provides the best possible supplement for primary-level science projects, both at home or at school.

This book is one of six in the 2019 DK Australia First Reference series, which also includes First Children's Dictionary, Visual Guide to Grammar and Punctuation, First Maths Glossary, First Encyclopedia and First How Things Work Encyclopedia.