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Do we only use 10% of our brains. Does lightning never strike twice. Was penicillin invented by mistake. True or False?Look inside DK's True or False? encyclopedia and find out whether these common sa

★就是這些傑出科學家的貢獻，形塑了現代世界的樣貌！從古代的科學先驅、聰明的生物學家、化學家、物理學家，到具有創新思維的發明家和電腦工程師……100位史上最傑出的科學家全都收錄在本書之中！跟著本書，來會見這些改變人類歷史的偉大科學家吧！深入探索科學理論、科學實驗、化學反應和方程式的世界，瞭解哥白尼的宇宙觀如何憾動世界？居禮家族發現了哪些化學元素？富蘭克林、克里克、華森這3位科學家又是如何解開DNA的秘密？

★亞馬遜網路書店5顆星好評★2016 Grand Canyon Reader Award Nominee 【就是這些橫空出世的創意，形塑了現代世界的樣貌】本書不僅介紹有史以來最偉大的100項發明，還詳述所有發明過程的來龍去脈，鉅細靡遺！ 想像若是沒有輪子，我們的生活會是什麼模樣？到底是誰，點亮了有史以來第一顆電燈泡？史上第一架飛機，出現於哪一個年代？從我們視為理所當然的生活必需品，到令人驚異的各

Perfect for animal lovers of all ages, this entertaining and wacky book is jam-packed with hundreds of mind-blowing visual comparisons and astonishing facts.Every page reveals incredible information about the weird and wonderful world of animals. Can you believe an ant recently discovered in the treetops of Borneo explodes when under attack, covering enemy ants in a toxic goo? Did you know that the ocean-dwelling bootlace worm is longer than an Olympic-sized swimming pool?But it can't be true, you say. Yes, it really is!It Can't Be True! Animals bring you record-breaking facts and amazing stories that you can see for yourself. Eye-popping photos and stunning illustrations show you what the numbers mean, comparing the extraordinary with the familiar. From the coconut crab that grows bigger than a basketball to the Ruppell's vulture that soars higher than an airplane, this unique book for kids shows you what other books only tell you.Featuring astounding animals from all the main groups

Fully updated for 2018, Top of The League is the perfect book for any football fan. Amusing stats and fascinating facts combine with quirky graphics to provide an entertaining guide to all aspects of

Perfect readers who can't get enough of the spooky stuff, Supernatural brings all things mysterious together in one spellbinding volume, along with the science behind the stories. Learn the terrifyin

Find out all about famous princesses with this DK learn to read book. Kids will love learning about the lives of women who were born as princesses, from Pocahontas to Queen Elizabeth II, or became roy

About King CharlesCelebrate Britain's newest monarch, King Charles III, and uncover his fascinating story in this kids' biography, from the publisher that brought you Queen Elizabeth: A Platinum Jubilee Celebration.Charles has been heir to the throne since he was three years old, but what do we know about our new king? Come along as we embark on a royal journey like no other...This incredible book traces Charles' life, from his investiture as Prince of Wales and his time in the navy, to his extensive charity work and now his accession to the throne. Going beyond just the basic facts, young readers will love learning astounding, lesser-known information like how before becoming King, Charles was a magician, as well as what being king really entails.Playful illustrations with simple, age-appropriate text fill every page to make this the perfect gift to mark King Charles III's reign and celebrate his coronation!

The Soccer Book is the perfect book for any soccer fan or player. Its quirky facts and amusing photos are collected from the biggest leagues and tournaments in the world of international soccer. Star

The Soccer Book is the perfect book for any soccer fan or player. Its quirky facts and amusing photos are collected from the biggest leagues and tournaments in the world of international soccer. Star

An all-singing, all-dancing guide to stardom! Wanna dance? Wanna sing? DK is proud to present You've Got Talent, a spectacular guide to show business and how to become the next big thing. Tapping into

A comprehensive guide to human exploration of the continents, oceans, and space introduces readers to the intrepid souls who went above and beyond their physical and emotional limits all in the name o

The ultimate guide to life's big questions!This book asks the big questions that really make you think about yourself and your place in the world. What is the secret of happiness? Can computers think

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