DKFindout! Arctic and Antarctic
DKFindout! Arctic and Antarctic

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2022-07-05

Total Pages: 73

ISBN-13: 0744070341

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A fact including ebook that explores some of the coldest places on Earth, and the latest title in the award-winning DKfindout! series. Journey to the icy lands at the ends of the Earth and learn all about life at the poles. Explore Earth's polar regions-from amazing wildlife to the heroic explorers who ventured there. Discover snowy mountains, frozen seas, and icebergs bigger than skyscrapers! Children will meet the remarkable animals that survive and thrive in the harsh conditions of these icy worlds. There's the giant polar bear using its large padded paws to trek many miles across the ice and snow, and the Arctic tern whose incredible flight from one side of the world to the other, is the longest animal migration in the world. Learn all about the spectacular natural light displays that transform the night skies near the North and South Poles, then find out why the Arctic experiences an entire day of darkness at the same time as the Antarctic sees 24 hours of brilliant sunshine. Includes incredible information, and stunning scenes, DKfindout! Arctic and Antarctic offer a unique look into the fascinating life on, above, and under the ice.

Arctic & Antarctic
Arctic & Antarctic

Author: Barbara Taylor

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 0789458500

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Shows and describes wildlife found in the Polar regions, looks at Inuit clothing and artifacts, and depicts the equipment used by Polar explorers.

Stone Age
Stone Age

Author: Klint Janulis

Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780241282700

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"Find out how early humans hunted a woolly mammoth, made fire, and created cave paintings in this fascinating book for children about the Stone Age. For any kid who can't get enough of Stone Age facts, DKfindout! Stone Age is packed with up-to-date information, fun quizzes, and incredible images of every aspect of Stone Age life. Discover what Stone Age people wore, sample some of their favorite foods, and read about the history of wolves. Look inside the Stone Age, and learn all about the Iron Age, Bronze Age, and the Ice Ages, too. All the information is broken down into bite-sized chunks, and the colorful illustrations bring history to life. The perfect books for children aged 6-8, the DKfindout! series contains beautiful photography, lively illustrations, and key curriculum information. It will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts - and keep them coming back for more!"

DKfindout! Oceans
DKfindout! Oceans

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2020-06-16

Total Pages: 73

ISBN-13: 0744032911

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Sail across spectacular seas and discover the mind-boggling marine life of the world's oceans. Find out about the five great oceans on our planet, and learn about their biological and geographical features. Explore the deepest depths of the Mariana Trench, spot shipwrecks at the bottom of the sea, and uncover the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. This book will teach children about the incredible oceans and seas that cover around seventy percent of our world. Dive in with amazing illustrations, discover how we can protect our oceans, and stock up on facts to amaze your friends. Packed with information, photographs, and colorful illustrations, DKfindout! Oceans is a beautiful compendium of ocean life, from the Pacific to the Atlantic. DKfindout! Oceans introduces creatures great and small, from the great white shark, dolphins, and giant squid, to penguins and colorful coral. The DK findout! series introduces children to a range of exciting topics in a fun, engaging way. Checked by specialist consultants and an educational expert, this is not only a source of information you can trust but one that is age-appropriate and supports your child's schoolwork.

DKfindout! Birds
DKfindout! Birds

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2019-06-25

Total Pages: 71

ISBN-13: 1465490302

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Supporting STEM-based learning, this fact-filled book for bird lovers ages 6–9 is the ultimate guide to nearly 150 bird species from across the globe, entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits on everything from toucans to turkeys. How many species of birds are in the world today? What do bird feathers and human hair have in common? Why do some bird species let ants crawl on them? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! Birds, which features stunning wildlife photography of birds in their native environments, throughout every stage of their life cycles. Beginning with a broad overview of bird biology, this book teaches young ornithologists what makes birds different from other branches of the animal kingdom, while “fact files” provide a closer look at bird species that share particular habitats, like deserts and rain forests. From mating to migrating and everything in between, DKfindout! Birds captures the breadth of the bird world in a unique and fun way. Vetted by educational consultants, the DKfindout! series drives kids ages 6–9 to become experts on more than 30 of their favorite STEM- and history-related subjects, whether Vikings, volcanoes, or robots. This series covers the subjects that kids really want to learn about—ones that have a direct impact on the world around them, like climate change, space exploration, and rapidly evolving technology—making learning fun through amazing images, stimulating quizzes, and cutting-edge information. The DKfindout! series is one that kids will want to turn to again and again.

DKfindout! Animals
DKfindout! Animals

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2016-09-06

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1465457801

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Supporting STEM-based learning, this fact-filled book for animal lovers ages 6–9 is the ultimate guide to all sorts of amazing creatures from across the globe, entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits on everything from tigers to tardigrades. How many hearts does an octopus have? Which is the most poisonous animal alive? Why could a penguin never live in a hot desert? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! Animals, which features stunning wildlife photography of animals in their natural environments, throughout every stage of their life cycles. This book teaches young zoologists what distinguishes each branch of the animal kingdom, while sections on habitats like mountains, forests, and grasslands provide a closer look at the particular animals that live in each and have adapted to its unique challenges. Along the way, readers will discover the different diets of carnivores and herbivores, find out how food chains work, and learn about the various kinds of homes animals live in, from bear dens to beaver dams. Vetted by educational consultants, the DKfindout! series drives kids ages 6–9 to become experts on more than 30 of their favorite STEM- and history-related subjects, whether Vikings, volcanoes, or robots. This series covers the subjects that kids really want to learn about—ones that have a direct impact on the world around them, like climate change, space exploration, and rapidly evolving technology—making learning fun through amazing images, stimulating quizzes, and cutting-edge information. The DKfindout! series is one that kids will want to turn to again and again.

DKfindout! Science
DKfindout! Science

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2016-09-06

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1465457968

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A fantastic resource to teach kids everything they would want to know about the exciting world of science. Perfect for budding scientists who want a highly visual STEM book to increase their science know-how. This introduction to science for kids is full of photographs and illustrations, fascinating facts, and engaging challenges. It's sure to inspire the next amazing science fair project. A brilliant science book for kids containing tons of interesting facts about this limitless subject, as well as a fantastic breakdown of what science is and why it's so important. Did you know that there are no sounds in space? Or that rainbows appear only in the morning or late afternoon? Find out why! For any child that can't get enough of science, DKfindout! Science is packed with fun facts, quizzes and amazing photography. Follow along with key curriculum text introducing all the key topics for age 6+ readers covering everything from light and electricity, to animals and parts of the body. This series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts - and keep them coming back for more. The only limit is your imagination! Find Out About The Exciting World Of Science! Have you ever wanted to know what lightning is? Or perhaps you'd like to know how to make a rainbow? Now you can! DKfindout! Science is packed with surprising scientific facts and fascinating pictures. It's a small book filled with big ideas. Inside these pages, you will: - Learn about forces, the laws of motion, simple machines, and electrical circuits - Read about great scientists in history - See how the water cycle works - Discover how things like gravity and magnetism change our daily lives - Hear from real-life expert Dr. Suze Kundu what it's like to be a materials scientist - Fold out the cover for a science quiz and timeline -and find out much, much more! Dkfindout! Science is one title in the Dkfindout! series of educational books for kids, and Silver award winner in the MadeForMums Awards 2017 children's books series category. Kids around the world are obsessed with this gorgeous collection, so much so that a range of massive DKfindout! posters for bedroom walls are sold separately. Add to your collection and nurture your little one's interest in the world. Other titles include DKfindout! Solar System, Birds, Castles, Climate Change, Pirates, Coding, Ancient Egypt, Engineering, Reptiles and a whole lot more!

What's The Weather?
What's The Weather?

Author: Fraser Ralston

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Published: 2021-01-07

Total Pages: 74

ISBN-13: 0241514371

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See how snowflakes and lightning storms form and learn the real effects of climate change in this kids ebook about weather. At a time when extreme weather is becoming more and more common, get clued up on the science behind it and the ways in which it's changing. Learn about all kinds of weather and marvel at how powerful it can be. Discover what the weather was like when the Earth was born and what it could be like in the future. Find out how weather is predicted and the inventions that harness its power. This eco-focussed ebook includes facts and illustrations showing how weather forms, the ways in which it changes over time, and how we can use its power.

DKfindout! Animals
DKfindout! Animals

Author: DK

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2016-09-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1465454268

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Supporting STEM-based learning, this fact-filled book for animal lovers ages 6–9 is the ultimate guide to all sorts of amazing creatures from across the globe, entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits on everything from tigers to tardigrades. How many hearts does an octopus have? Which is the most poisonous animal alive? Why could a penguin never live in a hot desert? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! Animals, which features stunning wildlife photography of animals in their natural environments, throughout every stage of their life cycles. This book teaches young zoologists what distinguishes each branch of the animal kingdom, while sections on habitats like mountains, forests, and grasslands provide a closer look at the particular animals that live in each and have adapted to its unique challenges. Along the way, readers will discover the different diets of carnivores and herbivores, find out how food chains work, and learn about the various kinds of homes animals live in, from bear dens to beaver dams. Vetted by educational consultants, the DKfindout! series drives kids ages 6–9 to become experts on more than 30 of their favorite STEM- and history-related subjects, whether Vikings, volcanoes, or robots. This series covers the subjects that kids really want to learn about—ones that have a direct impact on the world around them, like climate change, space exploration, and rapidly evolving technology—making learning fun through amazing images, stimulating quizzes, and cutting-edge information. The DKfindout! series is one that kids will want to turn to again and again.

An Anthology of Intriguing Animals
An Anthology of Intriguing Animals

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2018-10-02

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1465484493

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Reveal the stories behind your favourite creatures with this awe-inspiring animal book for curious kids aged 6-8. The animal kingdom is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. An Anthology of Intriguing Animals is a stunning animal encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information, little learners will be captivated as they discover the facts, stories and myths behind their favourite animals. Whether it’s where the slow-motion sloth lives, how the plodding pangolin protects itself from predators, or which animal the Ancient Egyptians thought rolled the Sun across the sky, children can learn all sorts of fun animal facts from the storybook descriptions. This beautiful modern bestiary lets you find the animals that interest you and uncover new favourites along the way. From tigers and chameleons to wolves and owls there’s an animal for everyone in this compendium of creatures. Each type of animal is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images. The engaging storybook-style descriptions and simple text shed a light on the wonders of wildlife and array of animals, perfect for children aged 6-8 to love and explore for hours on end. Celebrate your child’s curiosity as they: - Explore detailed photographs and striking illustrations of animals around the world - Reveal fun facts and myths about a wide range of animals - Uncover more than 100 animals, each with stunning images and captivating information. This animal encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of storybook style text with out of this world illustrations which makes it a fantastic animal book for children who are obsessed with the animal kingdom. Encourage young readers to go on a journey to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 6-8 to enjoy for hours on end, whether reading with the family or reading alone, this fun fact book also doubles up as the perfect gift for curious kids who love to learn. Explore the diversity of the animal kingdom whilst uncovering: -Stunning Jacket Detail: gold foil, holographic foil & metallic gold edges -Stunning photography & illustrations inside -A beautiful book for the whole family to treasure -A quality gift to be passed down through the generations More in the Series An Anthology of Intriguing Animals is part of the beautiful and informative Anthology series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore the natural world with The Wonders of Nature or let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life.