Pocket Genius: Mammals

Pocket Genius: Mammals

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2016-01-19

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 0744021243

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Destined to be toted in school backpacks everywhere, DK's new encyclopedia series for young readers contains on-the-spot information in children's favorite subject areas. Kids love facts: they want to know about the biggest, fastest, tallest, and oldest everything. Full of instant information, these books feature a fresh and striking design that is sure to appeal to the middle-grade audience. These single-subject guides offer a unique catalog-style presentation, which clearly lays out individual subcategories with concise and punchy text covering all of the essential information on whatever topic is at hand. Featuring almost 200 profiles of individual species as well as informative spreads on anatomy, behavior, and classification, Pocket Genius: Mammals looks at humans, whales, wallabies, camels and more and their place in the natural world.


Pocket Genius: Cats

Pocket Genius: Cats

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2020-01-14

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 0744020344

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Find out about more than 70 cat breeds, including their origins and characteristics, in this pocket-sized encyclopedia. This cat-alogue packs a whole lot of information into your pocket! Along with a photo of each breed, discover the facts and stats of each cat, including its size, where the breed originated, colors and markings, and unusual features or behaviors. You'll soon be able to tell apart a Burmese from a Siamese; a rex from a sphynx and a manx; and an American shorthair from a British shorthair. You will also discover a lot about colors and patterns. Did you know that tabby cats and tortoiseshells are not breeds, but colors within breeds? Plus there are pages introducing cat anatomy and behavior; and the book finishes with fun facts. The style of the Pocket Eyewitness series is perfect for all children, from reluctant readers who can easily digest the key points through to budding vets and cat-lovers who want to know more about the best pets on the planet. Cats with facts: what more could anyone want?


Pocket Genius Ocean

Pocket Genius Ocean

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2021-06-22

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 0744050820

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Everything you ever wanted to know about Earth's oceans in easy-to-read e-guide. Nearly 97 percent of our planet's water is held in the vast oceans that teem with life. This incredible ebook on oceans for children aged 9-12 uses stunning images and clear artworks to reveal the secrets of this underwater world. Within the pages of this ebook you'll discover the range of organisms - from colossal whales to microscopic plankton - that call the oceans home. Find out about tidal pools, salt marshes, coral reefs, ocean floor ridges, and the other natural features of these vast bodies of water. Learn how the oceans formed, what causes tsunamis, how tidal waves are used to generate electricity, and what marine experts are doing to save our oceans. The catalog format of this mini-encyclopedia features an amazing photograph of every animal or natural feature, and breaks down even the most complex topics into simple, bite-size chunks of information, supported by helpful stats. Whether you are a reluctant young reader who wants to digest key points about the oceans or a budding Jacques Costeau-like ocean explorer excited to learn all about them, the style of the Pocket Eyewitness series is perfect for all children.


Mammal

Mammal

Author: Steve Parker

Publisher:

Published: 2003-04-03

Total Pages: 71

ISBN-13: 9780751364767

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Be an eyewitness to the lives of your remarkable relatives, the mammals - from hedgehogs and bats to elephants and bushbabies. See how newborn mice develop Discover why a wallaby has a pouch Find out how to recognise mammal footprints


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.


Reptiles

Reptiles

Author: Mark Lambert

Publisher: DK Children

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780789495952

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Photographs and text introduce the world's reptiles.


Ocean Animals

Ocean Animals

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2017-06-01

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781610675949

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Loaded with cool profiles, color photographs and bite-sized facts, the latest addition to the series is the perfect package: just enough information about ocean animals in just the right size. Don't go exploring without it!


Predators

Predators

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2017-06-01

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781610675956

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Loaded with cool profiles, color photographs and bite-sized facts, the latest addition to the series is the perfect package: just enough information about animal predators in just the right size. Don't go exploring without it!


Animals

Animals

Author: DK Publishing

Publisher: DK Children

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780756692841

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From the fairyfly to the elephant describes animals and what they eat, what eats them, where they live, and how big they are.


Pocket Eyewitness Mammals

Pocket Eyewitness Mammals

Author: DK

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Published: 2013-06-03

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 1409338592

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Get fast facts at your fingertips with DK Pocket Eyewitness Mammals, packed with bite-sized chunks of information that make learning about animals even more fun. Find out what makes a mammal a mammal, what diet they follow, their habitats and read about conservation too. Packed with amazing encyclopedic stats and genius gem facts about this animal family, DK Pocket Eyewitness Mammals will help you explore an amazing part of the animal world. Read about armadillos and elephants, egg-laying mammals like the platypus and marsupials like the kangaroo. Perfect for school projects and homework assignments, DK Pocket Eyewitness Mammals tells you all about these amazing animals and how they live.