The Joy of Knowing is Borderless. Full of Hot Liberal Arts Education Elements, 'Visually Collect, Arrange, and Organize: Visual Encyclopedia of Natural History' Gets a Reprint a Month After Release.
Tokyo Shoseki's cross-genre visual encyclopedia, co-authored by DK, has been reprinted due to high popularity. It classifies everything from the cosmos to everyday items using over 6,000 visuals.
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Tokyo Shoseki Co., Ltd. released the book "Visually Collect, Arrange, and Organize: Visual Encyclopedia of Natural History ~From Cheesecake to the Andromeda Galaxy~" on December 3, 2025. Thanks to its popularity, this book has been reprinted (April 2026).
Explanation
As you start reading from a field you are interested in, you are drawn into different fields before you know it. Every time you turn a page, your knowledge connects more and more. A dazzling reading experience akin to touring a museum. The desire to know and the fun are borderless. An irreplaceable, lifelong encyclopedia that both adults and children can enjoy. From the Andromeda Galaxy to minerals, organisms, architectural styles to sports, types of sweets to how to tie knots—from familiar things to the far reaches of space, learn about various groups, how they are collected, and their classifications. A thrilling visual encyclopedia that tickles curiosity and an inquiring mind, and nurtures the joy of knowing. It is also packed with elements of liberal arts education, which is currently a hot topic.
Understanding the World
Learn about various groups, collections, and classifications, from the familiar to the surprising—from bridges to bicycles, natural disasters to how to tie knots.
Amazing Photographs and Illustrations
Over 6,000 collected photographs and illustrations. All of them are things the whole family can enjoy passionately.
The Ultimate Information Source
How do humans organize and classify everything, from the mundane to things we don't usually see? We explain it in an easy-to-understand way while introducing many fascinating facts.
Table of Contents
Organisms: Classification of Fungi
Organisms: Let's Classify Amphibians by Order
Vehicles and Communication Tools: Large Vehicles
History and Culture: Architectural Styles
Food: Flavors of Spices
Author Information
Editor/Author
DK
A British publishing company founded in London in 1974. A member of Penguin Random House, the world's largest publishing group. It publishes many books for a wide range of generations, from children to adults, and is highly praised for the beauty of its visuals and the interestingness of its content.
Content
Understanding the World
Earth and Universe
Types of Galaxies
Colors of Stars
Types of Nebulae
Constellations in the Night Sky
Celestial Bodies in the Solar System
Phases of the Moon
Space Rockets
Types of Unmanned Spacecraft
Lunar Exploration Programs
Chronology of Earth's History
Types of Fossils
Types of Rocks
Mineral Groups
Precious and Semi-precious Stones
Earth's Habitats
Rivers of the World
Seas and Oceans
Vast Lakes and Deep Lakes
Types of Clouds
Types of Snowflakes
Measurement of Natural Disasters
Organisms
Classification of Living Things
Phyla of the Plant Kingdom
Structure of Plants
Leaf Shapes and Leaf Margins
Let's Classify Trees by Order
Let's Classify Flowering Plants by Order
Structure of a Flower
Flower Shapes and Arrangements
Carnivorous Plants
Classification of Fungi
Phyla of Invertebrates
Shellfish Group
Let's Classify Insects by Order
Beetle Group
Moth Group
Butterfly Group
Let's Classify Arachnids by Order
Let's Classify Vertebrates by Class
Let's Classify Fish by Class
Let's Classify Amphibians by Order
Let's Classify Reptiles by Order
Snake Group
Let's Classify Birds by Order
Types of Feathers
Bird Eggs of the World
Flightless Birds
Penguin Group
Let's Classify Mammals by Order
Let's Classify Primates by Family
Whales and Dolphins
Bear Group
Wild Cat Group
Cat Breeds
Dog Breeds
Horse Breeds
Types of Teeth
Endangered Animals
Extinct Animals
Prehistoric Reptiles
Dinosaurs
Skeleton of Tyrannosaurus Rex
Science
"-logy" (Fields of Study)
Scales Used in Science
How to Express Numbers
Periodic Table of Elements
Simple Machines
Hand Tools
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Color Models
Basics of Arithmetic and Mathematics
Geometric Shapes
Human Cells
Organ Systems That Make Up the Human Body
Human Skeleton
Human Muscles
Various Pathogens
Vehicles and Communication Tools
Bicycles
Motorcycles
Automobiles
Large Vehicles
Trains
Airplanes
Sailing Ships
Bridges
Major Languages of the World
Indo-European Language Family
Hieroglyphs
Braille
Morse Code
Semaphore Signals
Flags
History and Culture
Human Evolution
World History
Kingdoms and Empires of Africa
Ancient Egyptian Dynasties
Gods of Ancient Egypt
Chinese Dynasties
Ancient and Medieval India
Emperors of the Mughal Empire
Ancient Civilizations of Mesoamerica and South America
Greco-Roman Gods
Emperors of the Roman Empire
Monarchs of the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Great Britain (British Monarchs)
Various Armors
Presidents of the United States
Art Movements
Architectural Styles
Musical Instruments
Orchestra
Musical Notes and Scores
Styles of Western Music
Dance Styles
Types of Sports
Summer and Winter Olympics and Paralympics
Balls Used in Sports
Various Yoga Poses
Explanation
As you start reading from a field you are interested in, you are drawn into different fields before you know it. Every time you turn a page, your knowledge connects more and more. A dazzling reading experience akin to touring a museum. The desire to know and the fun are borderless. An irreplaceable, lifelong encyclopedia that both adults and children can enjoy. From the Andromeda Galaxy to minerals, organisms, architectural styles to sports, types of sweets to how to tie knots—from familiar things to the far reaches of space, learn about various groups, how they are collected, and their classifications. A thrilling visual encyclopedia that tickles curiosity and an inquiring mind, and nurtures the joy of knowing. It is also packed with elements of liberal arts education, which is currently a hot topic.
Understanding the World
Learn about various groups, collections, and classifications, from the familiar to the surprising—from bridges to bicycles, natural disasters to how to tie knots.
Amazing Photographs and Illustrations
Over 6,000 collected photographs and illustrations. All of them are things the whole family can enjoy passionately.
The Ultimate Information Source
How do humans organize and classify everything, from the mundane to things we don't usually see? We explain it in an easy-to-understand way while introducing many fascinating facts.
Table of Contents
Organisms: Classification of Fungi
Organisms: Let's Classify Amphibians by Order
Vehicles and Communication Tools: Large Vehicles
History and Culture: Architectural Styles
Food: Flavors of Spices
Author Information
Editor/Author
DK
A British publishing company founded in London in 1974. A member of Penguin Random House, the world's largest publishing group. It publishes many books for a wide range of generations, from children to adults, and is highly praised for the beauty of its visuals and the interestingness of its content.
Content
Understanding the World
Earth and Universe
Types of Galaxies
Colors of Stars
Types of Nebulae
Constellations in the Night Sky
Celestial Bodies in the Solar System
Phases of the Moon
Space Rockets
Types of Unmanned Spacecraft
Lunar Exploration Programs
Chronology of Earth's History
Types of Fossils
Types of Rocks
Mineral Groups
Precious and Semi-precious Stones
Earth's Habitats
Rivers of the World
Seas and Oceans
Vast Lakes and Deep Lakes
Types of Clouds
Types of Snowflakes
Measurement of Natural Disasters
Organisms
Classification of Living Things
Phyla of the Plant Kingdom
Structure of Plants
Leaf Shapes and Leaf Margins
Let's Classify Trees by Order
Let's Classify Flowering Plants by Order
Structure of a Flower
Flower Shapes and Arrangements
Carnivorous Plants
Classification of Fungi
Phyla of Invertebrates
Shellfish Group
Let's Classify Insects by Order
Beetle Group
Moth Group
Butterfly Group
Let's Classify Arachnids by Order
Let's Classify Vertebrates by Class
Let's Classify Fish by Class
Let's Classify Amphibians by Order
Let's Classify Reptiles by Order
Snake Group
Let's Classify Birds by Order
Types of Feathers
Bird Eggs of the World
Flightless Birds
Penguin Group
Let's Classify Mammals by Order
Let's Classify Primates by Family
Whales and Dolphins
Bear Group
Wild Cat Group
Cat Breeds
Dog Breeds
Horse Breeds
Types of Teeth
Endangered Animals
Extinct Animals
Prehistoric Reptiles
Dinosaurs
Skeleton of Tyrannosaurus Rex
Science
"-logy" (Fields of Study)
Scales Used in Science
How to Express Numbers
Periodic Table of Elements
Simple Machines
Hand Tools
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Color Models
Basics of Arithmetic and Mathematics
Geometric Shapes
Human Cells
Organ Systems That Make Up the Human Body
Human Skeleton
Human Muscles
Various Pathogens
Vehicles and Communication Tools
Bicycles
Motorcycles
Automobiles
Large Vehicles
Trains
Airplanes
Sailing Ships
Bridges
Major Languages of the World
Indo-European Language Family
Hieroglyphs
Braille
Morse Code
Semaphore Signals
Flags
History and Culture
Human Evolution
World History
Kingdoms and Empires of Africa
Ancient Egyptian Dynasties
Gods of Ancient Egypt
Chinese Dynasties
Ancient and Medieval India
Emperors of the Mughal Empire
Ancient Civilizations of Mesoamerica and South America
Greco-Roman Gods
Emperors of the Roman Empire
Monarchs of the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Great Britain (British Monarchs)
Various Armors
Presidents of the United States
Art Movements
Architectural Styles
Musical Instruments
Orchestra
Musical Notes and Scores
Styles of Western Music
Dance Styles
Types of Sports
Summer and Winter Olympics and Paralympics
Balls Used in Sports
Various Yoga Poses