Pocket Genius: Space
Pocket Genius: Space

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2016-01-19

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 0744046793

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From marvelous galleries of the Big Dipper, Little Dipper and other constellations to in-depth looks at Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune and to the moons of Jupiter, comets, and galaxies--not to mention entries on rockets and spacecraft--DK's Pocket Genius: Space opens up the vast and mysterious expanse of space. What is a nebula? Why does an eclipse occur? How does a telescope work? Featuring more than 170 planets, stars, rockets, and rovers, Pocket Genius: Space answers the questions young readers want to know. Catalog entries include facts provided at-a-glance information, while locator icons offer immediately recognizable references to aid navigation and understanding, and fact files round off the ebook with fun facts such as record breakers and timelines. Each mini-encyclopedia is filled with facts on subjects ranging from animals to history, cars to dogs, and Earth to space and combines a child-friendly layout with engaging photography and bite-size chunks of text that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers.

Pocket Genius: Inventions
Pocket Genius: Inventions

Author: DK

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2016-01-19

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1465446060

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Discover the fascinating world of inventions and technology. From the first tools to the latest gadgets, Pocket Genius: Inventions showcases key inventors and inventions that changed the world from air, space, water, and land transportation to everyday objects in the home, medical tools and aids, plus telescopes, roller coasters, satellites, and robots, and a look at future technologies. Redesigned in paperback, DK's best-selling Pocket Genius series is now available in an engaging compact and economical format that is ideal for both browsing and quick reference for use in school and at home. Catalog entries packed with facts provide at-a-glance information, while locator icons offer immediately recognizable references to aid navigation and understanding, and fact files round off the book with fun facts such as record breakers and timelines. Each pocket-size encyclopedia is filled with facts on subjects ranging from animals to history, cars to dogs, and Earth to space and combines a child-friendly layout with engaging photography and bite-size chunks of text that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers.

Pocket Genius: Rocks and Minerals
Pocket Genius: Rocks and Minerals

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2016-01-19

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 074404670X

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Profiling nearly 200 types of rocks and minerals from volcanic rocks and granite to sparkling diamonds and explosive sulfur, DK's Pocket Genius: Rocks and Minerals digs deep beneath the surface, informing young readers what each rock is made of, how they are formed and what they are used for, how to be a rock collector, and how to identify rocks and minerals. Also highlighting landmarks such as Devils Tower, Giant's Causeway, and Shiprock Pinnacle, this Pocket Genius title shows how rocks and minerals play a part in the formation of each. Catalog entries include facts provided at-a-glance information, while locator icons offer immediately recognizable references to aid navigation and understanding, and fact files round off the book with fun facts such as record breakers and timelines. Each mini-encyclopedia is filled with facts on subjects ranging from animals to history, cars to dogs, and Earth to space and combines a child-friendly layout with engaging photography and bite-size chunks of text that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers.

Pocket Genius: Elements
Pocket Genius: Elements

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2020-01-14

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 0744020379

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Find out about all 118 elements, the building blocks of matter that make up our entire universe, in this pocket-sized encyclopedia. Discover all the major elements of the periodic table, arranged in chapters according to their group, including alkaline earth metals, lanthanides, and noble gases. Every important element - from hydrogen via carbon, oxygen, and gold to oganesson (that's element number 118) - is presented here. Every entry includes a photo of the element in its raw state or in use, as well as its date of discovery and atomic information as found on the periodic table. Plus here are stunning full-page photos showing elements as you have never seen them before - perhaps inside machinery that you can't normally delve into; or in stunning macro photography that reveals microscopic details invisible to the human eye. The Pocket Eyewitness series is perfect for all children, from reluctant readers who can easily digest the key points through to budding Marie Curies and Louis Pasteurs who want to know more about the most essential particles on the planet.

DK Pocket Eyewitness Space
DK Pocket Eyewitness Space

Author: DK

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Published: 2012-11-01

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 1409322467

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Get fast facts at your fingertips with DK Pocket Eyewitness Space, includes bite-sized chunks of information that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers. Explore the Universe; learn about the planets, moons and stars of our Solar System and far beyond. With 160 pages of amazing encyclopedic stats and genius gem facts to provide extra wow, DK Pocket Eyewitness Space will take you on a journey of spacecraft, manned Moon missions and robot space rovers. Plus you can learn all about the telescopes that let us see deep into space, perfect for any budding astronaut or scientist. Now available in ebook (pdf) format.

Pocket Genius Sports
Pocket Genius Sports

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2021-12-28

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 0744060370

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The ultimate e-guide to more than 120 sports, from soccer to mountain biking. Ever wonder which is the oldest sport? Or how the Olympics came into being? Are sports the same as games? What does a midfielder do in soccer? What are bogeys, eagles, and birdies in golf? The answers to all these questions and more can be found in this pocket-sized sports book for children. With all major team and individual sports organized into clear categories, you can navigate easily to your favorite sport and others like it. Vibrant, clear illustrations and photographs accompany bite-sized chunks of information on gameplay, rules of scoring, court and field sizes, and even equipment for different types of sports and sporting events. Find out more with stats on record breakers and top competitors in every sport. Go deeper with the reference pages on exciting achievements as well as the many sports associations and competitions on the planet. Pocket Genius Sports is perfect for children, whether they are casual sports enthusiasts or die-hard sports buffs.

Space Exploration
Space Exploration

Author: Carole Stott

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Published: 2010-04

Total Pages: 74

ISBN-13: 1405345462

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Help your child learn about space exploration with the new edition of this fact-packed guide and dedicated website From how satellites in space help us to forecast the weather to how an astronaut�s body is affected upon re-entering Earth�s atmosphere; let your child discover all about the mysteries beyond Earth. They�ll discover more about space exploration. Great for projects or just for fun, ensure your child learns everything they need to know about space exploration. With dedicated website www.ew.dk.com.

iMac Pocket Genius
iMac Pocket Genius

Author: Guy Hart-Davis

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons

Published: 2010-10-26

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 1118009754

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If you want to get the very most out of your iMac, put this savvy Portable Genius guide to work. Want to make the most of the new Magic Mouse and the latest iLife apps? Set up a wireless network using your iMac's AirPort card? Watch television on your iMac, or show iMac videos and movies on your television? You'll find cool and useful Genius tips, full-color screenshots, and pages of easy-to-access shortcuts and tools that will save you time and let you enjoy your iMac to the max.

MacBook Pocket Genius
MacBook Pocket Genius

Author: Brad Miser

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons

Published: 2010-10-26

Total Pages: 137

ISBN-13: 1118009738

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If you want to get the very most out of MacBook, put this savvy Portable Genius guide to work. Want to power-use Mac OS X Snow Leopard? Discover great, timesaving desktop and Finder tricks? Access all your contacts and calendars any time, anywhere, with the amazing MobileMe? Build and manage a local network to connect to the Internet, share files, share Macs, and more? You’ll find cool and useful Genius tips, full-color screenshots, and pages of easy-to-access shortcuts and tools that will save you loads of time and let you enjoy your MacBook to the max.

Pocket Genius: Cars
Pocket Genius: Cars

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2016-01-19

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 1465452338

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From the factory to the road, browse through more than 170 cool cars--from hatchbacks to hybrids--in DK's Pocket Genius: Cars. Trace the history of the automobile from early vintage cars to modern concept cars, limousines to coupes, and minivans to sports cars in this reference guide perfect for children ages 8-12. Catalog entries include facts provided at-a-glance information, while locator icons offer immediately recognizable references to aid navigation and understanding, and fact files round off the ebook with fun facts such as record breakers and timelines. Each mini-encyclopedia is filled with facts on subjects ranging from animals to history, cars to dogs, and Earth to space and combines a child-friendly layout with engaging photography and bite-size chunks of text that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers.