Description:
Children learn from everything they see, hear and do. Experience tells us that learning is most effective when it is also fun. The What's What series of general knowledge textbooks aims to put this idea into practice. The books present a wealth of information and essential everyday skills through enjoyable lessons and exercises. The facts and ideas are drawn from practically every branch of knowledge and every walk of life. These books will lead children to explore, discover and learn more on their own by kindling their curiosity.

A remarkable feature of the series is the life skills and values section in each book. Adding perspective to knowledge in this manner is important while training young minds. Each skill and value is taught through a real-life situation and by guiding the learners on how to deal with the situation.

The beautiful design and attractive format of the books complement the rich informative content. By providing wide, varied and practical general knowledge, What`s What equips children to succeed in the age of tough competition.

Key Features:
 •  Ten thematic sections in each book: Life and Nature, Around the World, Incredible India, The Magic of Words, Sci-Tech Trek, Brainwaves, The World of Sport, Lessons for Life, More to Know and  •  Review Time
 •  Comprehensive coverage of topics
 •  Well-researched and authentic lessons
 •  A large number of unconventional and contemporary topics
 •  Focus on values and life skills
 •  Interesting nuggets of information labeled as ‘Do You Know?’
 •  Artistically designed and fully pictorial pages

Power Book: A free booklet with essential facts and figures, games, quizzes, projects and yoga lessons
GK Website: Whatswhatgk.com is a unique online platform for interesting and valuable general knowledge. Loaded with surprising facts, witty nuggets and concise introductions to current and trending topics, this website is based on the concept of social learning. It aims to inform and entertain curious minds through free sharing of specially created content.
Online Digest: What’s What Digest, a periodic online update service for students and teachers
Magazine: The monthly online current-affairs magazine is available for free download from whatswhatgk.com
Quiz and game cards for teachers

About the Authors:
Dr Shreesh Bhardwaj (M.Sc., Ph.D., M.Ed., LLB, FICS) is a seasoned educationist and school administrator who has guided several generations of students to successful careers. He has organized numerous workshops, seminars and conferences for teachers and students on various topics related to education. An author of over 25 papers published in journals of international repute, Dr Bhardwaj is a recipient of several prestigious awards and honours. He was formerly Principal at Birla Vidyamandir, Nainital, and is currently Director and Principal at GD Goenka Public School, Faridabad, Haryana. Currently he is Principal, Presidium, Faridabad.

Dr. (Bro.) Thomas Thanickal(B.Ed., Bachelor of Journalism, Ph.D.) is a member of the World Council for Total Quality and Excellence in Education, a life member of the Association of ICSE schools, Odisha, and a life member of the All India Association of ICSE Schools. He was formerly the Principal of Cambridge School, Cuttack, Odisha, and has also served as Secretary-Treasurer, All India Association of ICSE Schools. Dr Thanickal is currently Principal, Montfort School, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand. He is currently National General Secretary, All India Association of Catholic Schools (AINACS).

Sangeeta Rajeev Puri has a bachelor’s degree and diploma in education and master’s degress in education and history. She also holds a postgraduate diploma in education management. Besides teaching for over 20 years, she has served as a quality process auditor, accrediation coordinator and teacher trainer. She is currently the headmistress (primary section) and Chairperson of the non-academic board at the Children’s Academy Group of Schools, Mumbai.