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Search through the Amazon Rainforest and find incredible animals in this exciting lift-the-flap pop-up book for little ones.Climb through the layers of the busy rainforest and discover lots of animals along the way. Babies and toddlers will love lifting the big flaps to find five peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages: a hungry anteater searching the forest floor for a snack, a spotted jaguar lounging on a tree branch over a busy river, a slithery snake winding its way through the leafy trees, a beautiful hummingbird sipping nectar from a pretty flower, and a playful monkey climbing to the treetops. Simple facts about habitats and animal life are carefully woven throughout the book, making it a fun and easy introduction to the topic of rainforest homes. The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the beautiful pop-up scenes will surprise and delight curious preschoolers. With the help of parents and caregivers, toddlers will have fun turning the sturdy

Dig deep to discover the story of our planet - through its rocks and minerals! Make reading your superpower with DK's beautiful, leveled nonfiction. Use your reading superpowers to learn all about different rocks and minerals - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. Rocks and Minerals is a beautifully designed reader all about Earth's geology - the different kinds of rocks and minerals, their properties and uses, and how to protect our natural resources. The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about rocks and minerals, from floating pumice to valuable gold and gemstones.

Get to know more than 100 of the world's favorite dinosaurs with this essential illustrated introduction. This is the must-have illustrated introduction to the world of dinosaurs. Turn each page to find out more about a wide variety of dinosaurs, from the teeny-tiny to the gigantic. With beautiful illustrations, storybook text, and key terms highlighted on each page, this book is a wonderful and comprehensive introduction to the dinosaurs that used to roam the world. The Bedtime Book of Dinosaurs showcases dinosaurs from each of the core animal groups (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates) in six dedicated chapters. Many pages are devoted to a different dinosaur, with others featuring a collection of dinosaurs from the same family, and some explore more than one dinosaur type, giving bite-sized chunks of accessible information to help early learners get to know new species. There are also reference pages that dive in deeper to explore dinosaur classification, f

Watch out for some wild weather! Make reading your superpower with DK's beautiful, leveled nonfiction. Use your reading superpowers to learn all about volcanoes from where they start to what happens when they erupt, famous eruptions, how we can learn about them and even make a model of one - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Eruption! The Story of Volcanoes is a beautifully designed reader all about these dramatic natural features of our world. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out how volcanoes are formed; the damage - and the good - they do; where the best places are to see an eruption; and how to build their own model volcano.

Imagine learning to leap, roar, swim, or fly for the first time.Born to Be Wild explores the vast complexities of growing up in the animal kingdom, where everything feels like new. This book goes where no other has to delve into the countless ways baby animals survive in the wild. Alongside gorgeous photographs of baby bears, lions and tigers, marsupials, birds, and marine mammals, it charts the stages from dependency to independence, and looks at why some animals cling to their mothers for many months, while others must learn to run almost as soon as they are born.Informative step-by-step features focus on particular stages of learning, such as how a lion cub learns to hunt. This book focuses on key themes in a young animal’s life: birth and the very first days of life, learning to hunt and feed, senses and communication, habitat and adaptation, and playtime. Full of beautiful pictures and fascinating science, Born to Be Wild reveals the mysteries of how young creatures survive in an

When's the best time to visit London? When are the Scottish islands at their most beautiful? When do the crowds leave Snowdonia? Turn the pages of this beautiful book and you'll find the answers to all these questions - and more. With chapters covering every month of the year, Where to Go When highlights the perfect time to visit 100 of Great Britain and Ireland's favourite places - from the highlands of Scotland to the wild coast of Wales, the ancient heart of England to the rugged isle of Ireland. Inside, you'll find ideas for every traveller, whether you want to hike through beautiful landscapes, immerse yourself in arts festivals or witness spectacular spring blooms.We've included bucket-list trips for new explorers and lesser-known experiences for seasoned travellers, too. Extensively revised and completely redesigned, this new edition features beautiful photography, helpful practical tips and alternative times to visit, in case you can't make it that month. So, whether you're loo

When's the best time to visit New York City? When are the Canadian Rockies at their most beautiful? When is the perfect time to go wildlife-spotting in Patagonia? Turn the pages of this beautiful book and you'll find the answers to all these questions - and more. With chapters covering every month of the year, Where to Go When The Americas highlights the perfect time to visit 100 of the Americas' favourite places - from the frosty fringes of Canada to idyllic Caribbean isles, the vibrant cities of Central America to the epic landscapes of South America. Inside, you'll find ideas for every traveller, whether you want to celebrate national festivals, go surfing along wild coastlines or witness spectacular desert blooms.We've included bucket-list trips for new explorers and lesser-known experiences for seasoned travellers, tooExtensively revised and completely redesigned, this new edition features beautiful photography, helpful practical tips and alternative times to visit, in case you ca

Meet the sea creatures living on a coral reef! Make reading your superpower with DK's beautiful, leveled nonfiction. Use your reading superpowers to learn all about a beautiful coral reef and the sea animals living there - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. Fishy Tales is a beautifully designed reader all about the fish and other sea animals living on a coral reef. The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about the beautiful coral reef and all the sea animals that can be spotted on it.

Astonishing, studio-quality photographs of beautiful objects and specimens bring every corner of the planet, from core to atmosphere, to the printed pageElegant design combined with beautiful images to explore and explain Earth's natural riches. This is an informative, visually arresting introduction to planet Earth. The core of the book features large, detailed photographs of single objects, many of them small enough to be held in the hand, that each speak volumes about an aspect of Earth's environments and how they work.For example, bubbles of ancient air trapped inside an Antarctic ice core reveal how Earth's climate has changed over time. A piece of pumice thrown several miles into the air by a volcano helps to explain what happens when tectonic plates collide. The book is structured around an imaginary journey that takes the reader from the inner core to Earth's surface (including both land and oceans) and up to the top of the atmosphere.Taking in environments such as grasslands,

The secret world of trees is revealed in this beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant world. Trees occur naturally throughout the world and have been a part of human history almost as long as humans have existed. Used for shelter, tools, fuel, and food, they also help supply the atmosphere with oxygen and form astonishingly diverse ecosystems, as well as some of the world’s most beautiful landscapes. Now the intricate world of leafy woodlands and abundant rainforests is revealed in this extensive visual guide to trees, exploring their key scientific traits and their ecological importance, as well as their enduring significance in human history and culture. From ancient oaks and great redwoods to lush banyans and imposing kapoks, The Tree Book reveals the anatomy, behaviors, and beauty of these incredible plants and habitats in detail. Combining natural history and a scientific overview with a wider look at the history, uses, symbolism, and mythology of trees, this book

Explore the wonderful world of plants and fungi, with everything from cacti and carnivorous plants to trees, flowers, and mushrooms. Why are flowers colourful and fruits sweet? How does a carnivorous plant kill its prey? Why do stinging nettles sting? How do trees turn light into food? This ultimate nature book for children will fascinate young readers with its microscopic detail and amazing facts on the plant world. Children aged 9+ will find themselves totally absorbed in the complexities nature, made clear through engaging explanations, intricate illustrations, vivid photographs, and striking 3D images.Knowledge Encyclopedia: Plants and Fungi! teaches kids all about plants and fungi by showing how they work with beautiful illustrations. Peer inside a leaf, watch a seed sprout, follow a root underground, and see how a flower becomes a fruit. This all-encompassing nature encyclopedia for kids offers:- A whole collection of facts, charts, timelines, and illustrations that cover a vast

Watch out for some wild weather! Make reading your superpower with DK's beautiful, leveled nonfiction. Use your reading superpowers to learn all about a day on the farm from rooster crow to bedtime - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. A Day on the Farm is a beautifully designed reader all about a day in the life of a farm, with eggs hatching, milking time for the cows, sheep shearing and lots of hungry baby animals! The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about the animals on the farm, the work the farmer does and all the cute animal babies.

Made for children and families alike, this beautifully illustrated book is a comprehensive and enjoyable retelling of the Bible’s storiesA beautifully illustrated children's Bible for families to enjoy together.This collection of influential and inspiring stories from the Old and New Testaments helps children learn and interpret the messages and meanings of the Bible. Major events, including the Creation, the Nativity, and the Resurrection, are covered in depth and detail. The classic stories are retold in simple, accessible language for children, while beautiful illustrations bring the words to life. The book also introduces younger readers to sacred sites of religious significance, from the peak of Mount Sinai to the shores of the Sea of Galilee. Colorful photographs and illustrations of key people and places, together with geographical maps of locations in the Bible, provide fresh insight and aid understanding. Important quotations from the King James Bible are included with useful

A fully updated new edition of DK’s bestselling reference book, containing all the latest knowledge and current thinking in a fresh new design.When? Where? What? Why? This stimulating and comprehensive encyclopedia answers all the questions children love to ask.Each chapter is jam-packed with maps, charts, timelines, diagrams, beautiful images, and amazing facts. Did you know, for example, that a single drop of blood contains five million blood cells? Or that there are areas of desert on all seven of Earth’s continents? Prepare to build your knowledge on a wide range of topics―including Earth and beyond, plants and animals, history and politics, science, technology, and the human body―arranged thematically with more than 9,000 indexed entriesand 2,500 colorful images. Cross-reference icons encourage children to explore and discover linked information, feeding their curiosity and building their general knowledge.The New Children’s Encyclopedia, which has sold more than 1.3 million copie

A fully updated new edition of DK’s bestselling reference book, containing all the latest knowledge and current thinking in a fresh new design. When? Where? What? Why? This stimulating and comprehensive encyclopedia answers all the questions children love to ask. Each chapter is jam-packed with maps, charts, timelines, diagrams, beautiful images, and amazing facts. Did you know, for example, that a single drop of blood contains five million blood cells? Or that there are areas of desert on all seven of Earth’s continents? Prepare to build your knowledge on a wide range of topics―including Earth and beyond, plants and animals, history and politics, science, technology, and the human body―arranged thematically with more than 9,000 indexed entriesand 2,500 colorful images. Cross-reference icons encourage children to explore and discover linked information, feeding their curiosity and building their general knowledge. The New Children’s Encyclopedia, which has sold more than 1.3 million c

Teach your young children all there is to know about the minerals and rocks found beneath their feet with this delightful set of 54 flash cards.Dig up the Earth and uncover the wonderful world of rocks and minerals with this collection of colorful, educational picture cards. From rough rocks to glistening gems and everything in between, children will love mastering the names of these elements and learning all of the must-know facts and figures―there will be no stone left unturned. These two-sided cards will provide simple questions that will challenge children’s understanding, fascinating facts that will test their memory, and a pronunciation guide for each rock and mineral to help children develop their vocabulary and reading abilities. The flash cards are also large and sturdy, making them ideal for any learning environment and perfect for messy little hands. With a vibrant, detailed illustration on every card, the Rocks and Minerals Flash Cards set makes for a beautiful gift and mo

A fun way to learn about trees from all over the world!Discover the wonderful world of trees This amazing deck of cards welcomes you to the plant kingdom, where you can meet more than 150 species of trees, ranging from the mighty Californian redwood to the ancient banyan tree. Stunning pictures and fast facts enable you to grasp a wealth of knowledge in a fun way. Each card contains snappy and accessible information, displaying each tree in beautiful detail. The front of the card shows the tree with a clue of what it is. The back reveals the answer, plus a dataset about the tree: its size, location, and distinguishing features alongside close-up pictures of the bark, leaves, and fruit. You can use the cards to test your own knowledge; or how about using them to play a guessing game, quiz, or a competitive comparison game with a friend? Our World in Pictures: Trees of the World Flash Cards is packed with information on the world’s most amazing trees―from those that feed us to others th

A beautiful book of extinct and endangered creatures with information on when, why, how and what we can do about it.This beautifully illustrated book will shine a spotlight on animals throughout history and in the present―animals lost to extinction, animals we thought we’d lost but have found, and animals that are the focus of conservation efforts all over the world. Animals Lost and Found gives information about extinction events and the different possible causes of extinction (natural as well as human-made), and discusses how it may relate to the world today in an easily understood way. The book also includes information on all the incredible work that is happening around the world to prevent any further loss of species (both flora and fauna), species that have been saved from extinction, incredible stories of uncovering species long thought to have been extinct, positive stories of reintroduction, and what we as humans are doing and can continue to do.

What are the main ingredients of cakes? Eggs, sugar, butter, and flour! Find out where they come from, then use them to bake 20 sensational cake recipes from around the world.You don’t need to travel to enjoy the variety of cakes the world has to offer. Bring classic recipes to life from the comfort of your own home. From simple sponge cake and classic New York cheesecake to the ultimate chocolate fudge cake, follow simple step by step recipes and learn how to create mouth-watering cakes for every occasion. There are healthier options too, that use fruit and vegetables to sweeten and keep cakes moist and delicious. Try the ultimate easy Carrot Cake, Apfelkuchen, made with apples. Once you’ve mastered the basics of cake-baking, you’ll be ready to show off your new skills and wow your friends and family with some showstopping variations of your own. But this isn’t just a beautiful recipe book―this book will take you on a fascinating journey of discovery. Find out how eggs are farmed, how

The complete practical guide to spellcraft, bringing the ancient wisdom of witches into the modern world.Connect with the mystical energies of the universe and turn your dreams and desires into powerful intentions.Whatever your hopes and dreams, this beautiful book will help you manifest your desires, embrace your spiritual strength, and fulfill your own awesome potential.Discover spells, incantations, and potions for every situation in which the power of magical intention can be used to enhance and transform your life. This book shows how you can activate and shape natural energy to achieve your unique goals.Transform vague wishes into the focused intentions that are at the heart of successful spell-casting. Cast candle, ribbon, and herbal spells; use crystals, gemstones, amulets, and talismans; make magical potions; and practice empowering rituals. Each spell is set out in simple, easy-to-follow steps, ideal for those beginning their witchcraft journey. Beautifully illustrated throug

Combining graceful design and beautiful imagery, this book provides an elegant introduction to the plant kingdom.Discover the extraordinary diversity of the plant world―and how plants work―with this photographic celebration of the trees, flowers, and foliage plants that share our planet. From tiny mosses and delicate ferns to vibrant blooms and stately palms, Botany invites you to explore the plant kingdom from the ground up, and from root to leaf tip. DK’s elegant introduction to botany is packed with sumptuous photos and crystal-clear artworks that explain the mechanics of photosynthesis, why leaves change color, how cacti store water, and how seeds know when to grow. Filled with fascinating stories of how plants protect themselves from predators, and how flowers use color and scent to interact with―and manipulate―the creatures around them, Botany is a fresh and engaging introduction to the mysterious inner workings of the plant world.