Find out all about the first Britons, nomadic hunter-gatherers who came from mainland Europe to settle in England bringing wooden spears, flint hand-axes and animals with them. Stone Age to Iron A
Even the cleanest house is a habitat for micromonsters. But don’t worry, most are harmless. This revealing volume takes readers on a meet-and-greet tour of the tiniest organisms that live in people’s
Few people stop to consider they’re not alone in their body. It’s thought that the human body contains 10 times more bacteria than cells, in fact. Luckily, many of these microorganisms are harmless to
The thought that there are organisms on or in our food might make some people a bit queasy. But without certain organisms, we wouldn’t have some of our favorite foods such as bread, yogurt, and cheese
This volume encourages readers to take a close look at the many different kinds of trees in nature. Readers will love learning about the different parts of certain trees, from spiky seeds to juicy fru
Get ready to take a leap into the water in this exciting exploration of pond habitats. This volume examines different kinds of pond habitats, and the creatures that are found both in the water and on
Fruit bats are also called flying foxes. In some parts of the world, dangerous ticks have harmed these bats, causing them to get sick and even die. The Tolga Bat Hospital in Australia is a place creat
There are less than 3, chimpanzees left in the wild, but people from many organizations work tirelessly every day to protect and care for these amazing apes. Readers explore what life is like for both
Orphaned elephants need someone to take care of them in order to survive in the wild. That’s exactly what the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Nairobi Elephant Nursery does. The caring workers feed and
Pandas are at risk because their habitats are quickly disappearing. The bamboo they need to eat is cleared to make room for new roads and buildings in China. However, there are small areas of the coun
African penguins, also known as black-footed penguins, are a species of seabird that many dedicated people are working to protect. Readers are introduced to one of the leading penguin-protecting organ
Orangutans are threatened by the loss of their rainforest habitats and their popularity among illegal pet traders. These things leave many orangutans orphaned. However, there are many organizations th
Introduces the world of Greek mythology and relates the twelve labors of Heracles, the adventures of Perseus, the hunt for the Golden Fleece, Theseus and the Minotaur, the Trojan War, and the voyages
Introduces the world of Roman mythology and relates the adventures of Aeneas and the stories of Romulus and Remus, Cupid and Psyche, Pluto and Prosperina, and Apollo and Daphne.
Introduces the world of Egyptian mythology and relates tales of the lion goddess Sekhmet, Set's plot against his brother Osiris and Osiris's son Horus's revenge, a pharaoh's trap for thieves, the Land
More Star Wars® action for young readers! Tatooine Adventures introduces readers to the hostile desert planet of Tatooine, home of Anakin Skywalker, Luke Skywalker, Jawas, Sand People, and Jab
More Star Wars action for young readers! These DK Readers are great for those reluctant readers as well as devoted Star Wars fans. Boba Fett-Jedi Hunter introduces readers to the young Boba Fett, as
DK Readers team up with Star Wars and Star Wars: The Clone Wars yet again to get Padawans excited to read! Perfect for reluctant readers as well as devoted Star Wars and Star Wars: The Clone Wars fan
