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Learn all the essential facts about our solar system and beyond in this illustrated, interactive, and educational activity book for kids. How old is the universe? How was the Earth formed? What lies beyond our solar system? Active Learning: Stars & Planets covers all these questions and more! Children will have fun learning through doing, with dozens of different activity types to fully engage with and explore the stars and planets in outer space. Kids aged 8-12 will be occupied for hours as they pore over the information-packed pages in this space activity book and tackle the wide range of puzzles - including mazes and tangles, code-breakers, matching games, anagrams, word searches, logic games, classification and identification games, quizzes, sudoku, odd one out, drawing, and colouring.This exciting stars and planets activity book for children includes: - Detailed, high-quality illustrations and photography alongside informative text to engage children aged 8-12 with learning. -

Delve beneath the surface of the Earth with this pictorial atlas and discover the secrets of our planet.How did planet Earth form? What’s under the surface, and how can we see it? Why do volcanoes erupt? What do coasts and caves have in common? What’s so important about rocks and soil? All these questions and more are answered in The Earth Atlas – a lavishly illustrated guide to our planet. From oceans to ice regions to deserts, this book takes you on a trip around Earth’s features, explaining how they formed and what impact they have on us even today, supporting life and literally shaping the world with every tectonic movement.Richard Bonson’s hand-drawn illustrations allow you to see parts of the planet that can’t be shown in photographs, with diagrams clearly annotated to help explain what’s going on.

Become an Earth expert and find out all you need to know about our planet - from the tallest mountain to the deepest ocean trenches - in this brilliant mini-book. With Earth facts at your fingertips,

DKfindout! Solar System teaches kids everything they would want to know about the awe-inspiring solar system. With beautiful photography, lively illustrations, and key curriculum information, the DKfi

DK’s best-selling, richly illustrated encyclopedia series explores planet Earth inside and out. Discover our planet―its place in space, its volcanoes, wild landscapes, deserts and oceans, hurricanes and earthquakes. What’s inside Earth, and why is it so hot under the surface? How did our planet come about, and what did it look like in the beginning? How are mountains formed and why are forests important? What happens when glaciers melt and how can we stop climate change? Explore habitats and ecosystems―inside caves, among enormous redwoods, on the savannas, or deep down under the oceans. This extraordinary encyclopedia fuels your imagination with its jaw-dropping visual approach to explain anything from what keeps Earth in its place to the great diversity of plants, animals, and people who live here, how it is changing and why it is unique. Knowledge Encyclopedia: Earth! covers everything you need to know about Earth in glorious technicolor detail alongside easy explanations and fun

Explore the science behind more than 200 questions about our planet.DK’s exciting new Earth encyclopedia answers children's biggest geography questions, covering volcanoes, earthquakes, oceans, and more!Did you know that the Earth’s largest waterfall is underwater, or that mountains grow? This fantastic children's book, ideal for ages 6-8, will help inquisitive minds find out the answers to all the questions they may have, and some they haven't thought of yet! Can you freeze in a desert? Can humans make it rain? Is there life on moss? Covering amazing landforms, deep-sea wonders, and awesome weather, Did you know? Earth helps children get a grip on the huge topic that is our planet. The book introduces important issues such as global warming and plastics in the ocean, alongside key geography topics so that children can learn all about how nature works, and discover what we can do to keep the Earth healthy. Get your children learning with this amazing Earth book, which is packed with fa

A brilliant quiz book for clever kids – put your knowledge about planet Earth to the test and dazzle your family and friends with your brainpower!Can you find the Red Sea, Black Sea, and Yellow Sea on a map? Do you know what makes the Gobi Desert different from the Sahara? No? Then this is the book for you!Earth Knowledge Genius! is packed with more than 60 topics, including the highest mountains, largest deserts, most extreme weather, breathtaking natural wonders, and much more! As you hop from one continent to the next, you will not only learn more about our fascinating world, but will also have fun in this brilliantly entertaining quiz book for kids and the whole family. The pages are packed with eye-popping pictures – but do you know what they show? To help you, “Test Yourself” boxes list what you’re looking for. With three levels of difficulty, the challenge gets harder as you work your way from Starter, to Challenger, and finally the truly tricky Genius category. If you need it,

Some subjects are too interesting to be left at school! Carry on your love of geography at home with Earth - an activity-packed exploration of our planet and the forces that shape it. Divided into sections, the book starts with fast facts on topics including rocks and minerals, oceans, climate, and volcanoes; and the book ends with charts of Earth facts and record breakers. Using this information, you can complete the puzzles in the main part of the book, plus there are hands-on activities such as rock collecting and weather watching.Finally, test your new-found knowledge with the quick quizzes (with answers supplied, but no peeking!). You can keep track of your achievements throughout with a star-chart to fill in every time you finish a page. Note to parents: The Eyewitness Project Book series is devised and written with the expert advice of educational and reading consultants and is designed to appeal to children aged 8 years and up.First published in 2007-2009, this series has been

A bumper book for little learners bursting with fantastic facts and super scientific ideas.This beginners’ book introduces children to the science all around us.From how a plant makes seeds, and how a caterpillar turns into a butterfly, to how we use friction to warm our hands, and how gravity holds us on the Earth, this book has it covered.Investigate the energy of light and sound, examine the power of electricity and magnets, and inspect the makeup of glass. Then study the strength of plastic and how it can be recycled and reused. Next launch into space and explore the planets of the Solar System and discover why we float in space.Perfect for children aged 5-9, this book is a fun and accessible introduction to key topics of scientific study and is the ideal companion to support them with their learning. Covering many topics studied at school, this is the perfect starting point to encourage a life-long love of learning.

This beginners' book introduces children to the science all around us. From how a plant makes seeds, and how a caterpillar turns into a butterfly, to how we use friction to warm our hands, and how gravity holds us on the Earth, this book has it covered.Investigate the energy of light and sound, examine the power of electricity and magnets, and inspect the makeup of glass. Then study the strength of plastic and how it can be recycled and reused. Next launch into space and explore the planets of the solar system and discover why we float in space. Perfect for children ages 5-9, this book is a fun and accessible introduction to key topics of scientific study and is the ideal companion to support them with their learning. Covering many topics studied at school, this is the perfect starting point to encourage a life-long love of learning.

Go on an amazing journey with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and learn all about the wonders of our extraordinary planet Earth.Beautifully illustrated in Eric Carle's signature style, this first earth encyclopedia is perfect for curious kids aged 5-7 who love to learn about our planet.Travel around the world to explore the continents, learn about different habitats and life forms, unlock the secrets of planet Earth deep below the surface and find out what makes this planet so special in this colourful first reference book about our world.For lovers of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, this children's encyclopedia features:The latest title in the successful Eric Carle Encyclopedias series, with over 155,000 copies sold worldwide.More than 250 illustrations in the iconic style of Eric Carle's classic book The Very Hungry Caterpillar.Key curriculum subjects introduced to children aged 5-7.Each chapter focuses on a different theme, with a new topic every time you turn the page. Bite-size chunks of

Explore the everyday miracle of the microscopic world With spectacular macro photography and microscope images, this book reveals a hidden, living world full of intricate structures beyond the naked eye. Included are the tiniest insects and spiders; but looking deeper, you will discover truly microscopic creatures--even bacteria and viruses. Earth is home to more microbes, and more different types of microbes, than any other living organism. Bacteria on Earth outweigh humans by 1,100 to 1; and without them, all world ecosystems would collapse. This book reveals this vital, unseen realm, but it includes large life-forms too, in extreme close-up, so that you can wonder at the beauty of a pollen grain, a butterfly egg, the spore of a fungus, and the nerve cell of a human. The spectacular imagery in Micro Life exploits cutting-edge technology, such as focus-stacked macro photographs, as well as micrographs (microscope images) including scanning electron micrographs. Illustrations nearby ex

Travel back in time to find out about the fantastical wildlife that lived on Earth before we did.From the first living cells to fearsome dinosaurs and giant mammals, take a journey through prehistory to find out about the supersized, the scary, and the downright bizarre animals and plants that inhabited Earth in ancient times. Broken down by animal or plant type, there are profiles on more than 40 key species. With famous favorites such as mighty Tyrannosaurus and huge woolly mammoths, as well as lesser-known organisms, including five-eyed Opabinia and aeroplane-sized pterosaur Quetzalcoatlus, children won't fail to be captivated by the amazing range of beasts on display. Learn about the primeval world itself and how the Earth has changed over time, why fossils form, and the arrival of early humans. Detailed artworks bring the past to life, while pronunciation guides help with tricky names, and a visual index provides a quick overview of every species in the book. My Book of Dinosaurs

Travel back in time to find out about the fantastical wildlife that lived on Earth before we did. From the first living cells to fearsome dinosaurs and giant mammals, take a journey through prehistory

Our house is on fire - it's time to wake up to the climate crisis facing planet Earth before it's too late. Which countries generate the highest CO2 emissions? Which coastal cities are most vulnerable

Marvel at the wonders of the universe, from stars and planets to black holes and nebulae, in this exploration of our solar system and beyond.Universe opens with a look at astronomy and the history of

Marvel at the wonders of the Universe, from stars and planets to black holes and nebulae, in this exploration of our solar system and beyond. Universe opens with a look at astronomy and the history of

Some subjects are too interesting to be left at school! Carry on your love of science at home with Stars & Planets - an activity-packed exploration of space and astronomy. Divided into sections, the book starts with fast facts on topics including stars, galaxies, planets, the Solar System, the Universe, and space travel; and the book ends with charts of Solar System facts and space record breakers. Using this information, you can complete the puzzles in the main part of the book, plus there are hands-on activities such as drawing your own scale model of the Solar System and creating a lunar eclipse.Finally, test your new-found knowledge with the quick quizzes (with answers supplied, but no peeking!). You can keep track of your achievements throughout with a star-chart to fill in every time you finish a page. Note to parents: The Eyewitness Project Book series is devised and written with the expert advice of educational and reading consultants and is designed to appeal to children a

Dive into a world of fascinating facts and cool comparisons about our world, from the very bottom of the ocean - which is as deep as 29 Empire State buildings - to the planets of the solar system, and

From the biggest teeth to the longest claws, SuperDinosaur uses jaw-dropping new lifelike images to bring you face-to-face with the most fearsome creatures that ever stalked the Earth. Get up close

Kids are on a mission to save the Earth! Recycle and Remake is the hands-on, practical guide you need to get started. This gentle, but empowering book is full of creative making activities, informatio

Bursting with fascinating facts and the latest breathtaking images, this space book for children brings the wonders of the Solar System to life. Find out about the never-ending storms on Jupiter. Lear

Learn all about the Sun, our Solar System, the International Space Station, how to be an astronaut, the Space Race, and whole new worlds discovered by space-exploration probes in this exciting childre

Become a space traveller and explore our Solar System and the Universe beyond in a cool mini encyclopedia that's packed with pictures. With space facts at your fingertips, Pocket Eyewitness Space make

This children's book on space exploration and travel through the Universe will inspire your child and increase their knowledge about our place in the solar system and beyond. DKfindout! Universe is id

Amazing facts about people, animals, Earth, and space pack this fantastic kids' book of world records. It's the perfect gift book for children aged 9-11. Record Breakers brings you the first, fastest,

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A million copy best-selling exploration of the animal kingdom, featuring facts and beautiful photos of over 2,000 wild animals from all habitats on planet Earth. Animal: The Definitive Visual Guide br

Explore the Solar System through the latest space imagery and take a grand tour around our neighbours in space with DK Eyewitness Planets. From Mercury to Neptune and beyond, get an eyewitness view of

Understand how and why we got where we are today with Big History. From the formation of our universe to the present day, countless major events have changed the course of life on Earth. Big History b

Take a star-studded tour through the solar system and beyond with DK Guide to Space. With photographs from the Hubble Space Telescope and NASA's space probes, you will see the birth of new stars and d

Stir up some sticky slime, build a Solar System with rubber bands, power a speed boat using soap, and construct an erupting volcano, all with Home Lab, exciting experiments for budding scientists. Inc

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A bumper book for little learners that’s bursting with facts about the animal kingdomThis exciting introduction to animals is brimming with facts about the diverse wildlife that inhabits our extraordinary planet.From peacocks and frogs to sharks and dogs, this book is a perfect companion for young, curious minds that are eager to learn all about different animals and where they live.Delve into the world of these majestic creatures and learn about their diets, habits, and our own connection to the animal kingdom. Through this engaging visual guide, children will not only gain knowledge about the animals that coexist with us on Earth, but also understand the importance of protecting the rich biodiversity that surrounds us.Filled with fun facts and colourful illustrations, My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals will feed your imagination and quench your thirst for knowledge.