The World Around Me, in nine parts, comprising assignments in General Knowledge, I.Q. Tests and Word Games, is designed for the students of pre-primary, primary and middle classes. As a subject, General Knowledge can be immensely vast, unmanageable and burdensome. The success of a good book on General Knowledge lies in the judicious selection of the items to be learnt and their presentation. The author has fully exploited her expertise and experience to select the essential aspects of the subject that an average child at a particular age is expected to know. All other aspects have been strictly excluded. Besides, the series has been so designed that the students are gently led to explore their environment and seek answers to questions that naturally arise in their minds. Thus, they become active participants in the process of learning and find it a creative and mentally satisfying activity. I.Q. Tests include test items on series, figures, numerical ability and reasoning. The questions in these tests are carefully framed and graded. In addition to sharpening the intellect of the children, they will also familiarise the children with modern testing methodologies. Word Games should project exploration of language as a very rewarding and entertaining exercise. Our children will surely love them. Book 5 of this series introduces the children to the most essential features of their environment—the colourful diversity of India, the world outside, the animal world, the green kingdom, the world of sports and elementary scientific phenomena. Everything is presented through half-tone, multicolour pictures. The use of language has been kept to the minimum. Children are required to observe and write so that what they learn fully registers in their minds.