Children's Encyclopedia of China (A set of four books)

Author: Compiled by the Editorial Committee of The Chinese Children's Encyclopedia
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Publishing Date: November 1, 2004
Features:
- Awarded the First Prize of the National Outstanding Science Popularization Works of the 6th National Book Award
- Awarded the Special Prize of the 5th National Lexicographical Award
- Awarded the Excellence in Children's Books of the 6th National Book Award
The Chinese Children's Encyclopedia is a large, full-color, children's encyclopedia independently designed and published in China, featuring a complete knowledge framework, prominent thematic knowledge, and a structure built around illustrations with text to accompany them. It represents a reform in editorial approach, embodying the highest level of children's book publishing in China at present and serving as a masterpiece. It reflects the guiding principle of comprehensively promoting quality education and demonstrates a highly strategic vision.
The five key features of this book are:
1. Knowledge Visualization: Primarily using illustrations with text to complement them. The book breaks away from the traditional text-dominated format, employing hand-drawn illustrations as the main medium. Instead of pairing illustrations with text, it uses informative graphics to vividly and accurately convey knowledge, offering advantages that language cannot match, from visual to logical thinking.
2. Child-Centered Knowledge Structure: Easy to understand and engaging. The text has been written by editors, primary school teachers, and children's literature writers with extensive experience in children's book compilation. The book has been thoroughly reviewed by children in schools to ensure the accuracy, accessibility, and of the knowledge.
3. Focus on Improving Children's Life Skills: Considering the unique nature of Chinese children being mostly only children, as well as the complexity of society and the unpredictability of natural disasters, the book includes content on life, life skills, and self-defense.
4. Alignment with Children's Cognitive Patterns: Tailored to children's reading habits, the knowledge is fragmented, allowing children to connect the pieces themselves while reading.
5. Emphasis on Moral Education and Holistic Child Development: The book does not have separate moral education chapters but integrates related content across different knowledge categories and illustrations, enabling children to grasp the lessons implicitly.