Encyclopédie des sciences – French Children’s Book | Ages 9–14 (Grades 4–8)

Dive into the fascinating world of science and discovery: Encyclopédie des sciences invites curious young readers to explore matter and materials, forces and energy, electricity and magnetism, space, Earth sciences, plants, animals and the human body — all in one beautifully designed volume. 

Story highlights

• Over 300 topics organized into eight key chapters: matter & materials; forces & energies; electricity & magnetism; space; Earth; plants; animals; and the human body. 

• More than 1,000 photographs, diagrams, schematics, models and maps to bring science to life and make complex ideas accessible. 

• Structured layout and clear, precise French text aligned with middle-school (collège) and early-high school (lycée) curricula, making it a strong reference work. 

• Large-format hardcover design (approx. 215 × 275 mm) making it both impressive on the shelf and comfortable for classroom or home use. 

Perfect for

• Young readers ages 9–14 who are curious about science, love exploring how the world works, and enjoy richly illustrated non-fiction.

• Families looking for a comprehensive French-language science reference to support bilingual learning or homework research.

• Classrooms, libraries or science corners seeking a visually appealing and informative resource book.

• Gift-givers who want an impactful book combining educational strength and visual appeal — perfect for budding young scientists.

Product details

• Title: Encyclopédie des sciences

• Author(s): Collectif (translated by Alain Bories) 

• Publisher: Gallimard Jeunesse (Collection “Encyclopédie Gallimard Jeunesse”) 

• Format: Hardcover, 384 pages 

• Dimensions: approx. 215 × 275 mm (or similar large-format)

• Publication date: 5 March 2020 (Nouvelle édition)

• ISBN: 978-2-07-512549-9

• Language: French

Educational value

• Builds French science vocabulary in a wide range of domains (physics, biology, Earth sciences, astronomy) with structured, accessible language.

• Encourages independent reference skills as students learn to locate information, interpret diagrams and deepen their understanding of scientific concepts.

• Supports cross-curricular learning: useful for science projects, French language enrichment, bilingual programs or gifted-reading.

• Fosters curiosity, critical thinking and discovery: the visual and textual approach invites questions like “What is matter?”, “How does magnetism work?”, “What makes our planet alive?”

• A durable resource for school, home or library — the kind of book children return to again and again.

Plus de 300 sujets classés en 8 chapitres : matière et matériaux, forces et énergies, électricité et magnétisme, espace, Terre, plantes, animaux et corps humain. Une mise en page structurée et attractive avec des textes clairs et précis, conformes aux programmes des collèges et lycées, qui donnent un accès aisé à la connaissance scientifique. Plus de 1 000 photos, documents, imageries, schémas, maquettes et cartes pour rendre plus concrètes les notions scientifiques.