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.
Get your teeth into facts about big cats and then become a word wizard and dazzle everyone with your newfound knowledge.Write On is a high interest information series with a difference, designed to he
If you love trees, want to identify common trees or just want to get outdoors and understand nature, this book is for you. It is packed with photos of trees and their flowers and seeds and shows you h
A pond is home to lots of different wildlife and is a small, self-contained world known as a microhabitat. Ponds are great places to explore and this book will give you lots of hints and tips for wild
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
When we think of life in a garden, we mostly think of gorgeous flowers, fragrant herbs, and tasty vegetables. But there’s much more life than we can see there. A garden is a habitat for some tiny orga
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
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
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
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
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 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
DK Readers draw in young people and captivate their imagination while helping them develop and improve their reading skills. Indy's Adventures and Traps and Snares include full-color movie stills from
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
Take a closer look at life cycles! During their lives, animals and plants change and grow. This book explains how a dog develops from a puppy into an adult. You can also find out where dogs live and t
