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9780744090505 Pop-Up Peekaboo! Marvel Spidey and His Amazing FriendsTeach your little one the power of helping others with your Friendly Neighborhood Spidey in this lift-the-flap pop-up bookHelp Spidey keep New York City safe and find his friends one by one, including your little one’s favorite characters: Miles, Ghost Spider, Iron Man, Black Panther, and Ms Marvel. Little hands can lift big flaps and see five peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages, and explore themes of friendship, teamwork, and bravery.9780744099645 Pop-Up Peekaboo! Star Wars Young Jedi AdventuresKai Brightstar and his Jedi friends are playing hide-and-seek, can you find them?The Force is strong with this one! Join the younglings as they train to be the best Jedi Knights in the galaxy in this pop-up book featuring your little one's favorite characters: Kai, Lys, Nubbs, Master Yoda, Nash, and RJ-83! Little hands can lift big flaps and see five peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages, and explore themes of

DK’s best-selling richly illustrated encyclopedia series explores the wonderful world of transport. Knowledge Encyclopedia: Transport! uses incredibly detailed 3D illustrations to show children aged 9+ everything they need to know about how vehicles work. Children will find themselves totally absorbed in complex subjects with the Knowledge Encyclopedia series, made clear through engaging explanations, intricate illustrations, vivid photographs, and striking 3D images.Meet hundreds of vehicles that float, fly, or speed across the land, including the record breakers - the fastest, largest, longest, and strangest modes of transportation ever to zoom, sail, or soar. This all-encompassing encyclopedia for kids offers:- A whole collection of facts, charts, timelines, and illustrations that cover a vast range of transportation. - Complex subjects that are explained using amazingly detailed CGIs that entice young readers to dive in and explore.- A visual approach using illustrations, photograp

Become an eyewitness to the high-flying world of aircraft and the history of flight. This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour of incredible flying machines. Children can learn all about the history and science of humanity's most incredible feat: flying! Find out about how technology made flight possible, which tools pilots use, and how taking to the skies has shaped human history.Throughout the pages of this children’s guide to aviation, you can expect to find: - A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and a new “eyewitness” feature. - A visual tour through the topic combined with bite-sized text. - Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field.Eyewitness Flight gives a detailed overview of all things aircraft for kids aged 9+, including helicopters, gliders, zeppelins, monoplanes, biplanes, and even triplanes. Using full-colour photographs of different types of aviation, including an aircraft from Leonardo da Vinci's wing machines to jet airliner

Discover the key battles, tactics, technologies, and turning points of the First World War – the epic conflict that was supposed to be “the war to end all wars.”Combining authoritative, exciting text and bold explanatory graphics, The World War I Book explores the historical background to the war, its causes, key events, and aftermath.Using the original, graphic-led approach of the series, entries profile more than 90 of the key ideas and events during and surrounding the conflict – from the growing tensions between Europe’s major powers to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the German invasion of Belgium, the endless slaughter in the trenches, the American entry into the war, the Russian Revolution, the Armistice, and the creation of the League of Nations.Offering a uniquely compelling, accessible, and immediate history of the war, The World War I Book shows how certain key battles, individual leaders, political and economic forces, and technological advances influenced th

Discover the key battles, tactics, technologies and turning points of the First World War - the epic conflict that was supposed to be "the war to end all wars".Combining authoritative, exciting text and bold images The World War I Book explores the historical background to the war, its causes, all of the key events across the major theatres of conflict, and its aftermath.Using the original, graphic-led approach of the series, entries profile more than 90 of the key events during and surrounding the conflict - from the growing tensions between Europe's major powers to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the German invasion of Belgium, the endless slaughter in the trenches, the American entry into the war, the Russian Revolution, the Armistice, and the creation of the League of Nations.In this book, you can explore the following:-Key milestones of the First World War – exploring the technologies, tactics, and turning points.-Main theatres of the conflict and the experience of

本書收錄五冊 DK Super Readers Level 2 動物主題讀物，帶領孩子從動作敏捷的犬類到行動緩慢的樹獺，並走訪世界各地不同棲地，認識動物的生活方式與特徵。全套以 Lexile 分級調整閱讀難度，適合 7 至 9 歲、開始嘗試自主閱讀的孩子，在穩定的節奏中累積詞彙與知識。本書包含 Amazing Dogs、Sloths、Quokkas、The Great Panda Tale 與 Snakes Slither and Hiss。每冊皆以清楚的照片與精簡段落呈現資訊，引導讀者在輕鬆理解的同時，擴充關於動物行為、棲息環境與自然多樣性的概念。整體編排兼具趣味與學習性，是銜接初階科普閱讀的良好選擇。Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the lives of their favorite animals--from slow-moving sloths to slithering snakes--with this box set of five high-quality and fun-filled nonfiction titles, carefully leveled to help children progress. This box set comprises five beautifully designed titles that focus on different animals and their habitats. The following titles are included to enable children to learn about animals from around the world: DK Super Readers Level 2 Amazing DogsDK Super Readers Level 2 SlothsDK Super Readers Level 2 QuokkasDK Super Readers Level 2 The Great Panda TaleDK Super Readers Level 2 Snakes Slither and HissThese titles are a motivati

本書為 DK Super Readers Level 4 套書，以五大歷史主題構成，協助讀者深入了解人類文明的重要里程碑。內容帶領孩子從 Dinosaur Detectives 探索化石發現，到 Secrets of the Mummies 的古埃及世界，再進入 Greek Myths 的傳說故事、Knights and Castles 的中古歐洲生活，以及 First Flight 的航空起源。對 9 至 11 歲的讀者而言，本書能在強化閱讀能力的同時拓展歷史視野。全套以 Lexile 分級呈現，語句與資訊量較前幾級更為完整，適合準備接受更多挑戰的孩子。圖文編排兼具可讀性與參考性，使其成為進階科普與歷史閱讀的穩定橋梁。Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about key moments in history--from the first flight to the discoveries of fossils--with this box set of engaging and high-quality nonfiction titles, carefully leveled to help children progress. This box set comprises the following five beautifully designed titles in order to enable children to develop subject knowledge and vocabulary on the history of the world around them: DK Super Readers Level 4 Dinosaur DetectivesDK Super Readers Level 4 Secrets of the MummiesDK Super Readers Level 4 Greek MythsDK Super Readers Level 4 Knights and CastlesDK Super Readers Level 4 First FlightThese titles are a motivating introductio

本書為 DK Super Readers Level 3 套書，共五冊，以自然世界為主軸，帶領孩子理解極端天氣、地貌形成與地球面臨的環境挑戰。從 Eruption! 的火山能量，到 Twisters! 的氣象現象，再到 Cool Caves 的地下奇景、Save the Climate 的環境保護議題，以及 Dinosaurs Discovered 的化石故事，內容扎實而富啟發性。全系列依 Lexile 分級，適合 8 至 10 歲、正邁向獨立閱讀的孩子。文字量與知識密度較 Level 1、2 更進一步，但仍維持易讀版面，讓讀者能在理解之餘，持續累積自然科學的語彙與概念。是銜接中高年級科普閱讀的佳選。Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the world around them--from extreme weather to fascinating natural features of our world--with this box set of five engaging and high-quality nonfiction titles, carefully leveled to help children progress. This box set comprises five beautifully designed titles that focus on the natural world. The following titles are included to enable children to develop subject knowledge and vocabulary on the world around them: DK Super Readers Level 3 Eruption!DK Super Readers Level 3 Twisters!DK Super Readers Level 3 Cool CavesDK Super Readers Level 3 Save the ClimateDK Super Readers Level 3 Dinosaurs DiscoveredThese titles are a moti

本書為 DK Super Readers Level 1 系列的動物主題套書，共收錄五冊，帶領孩子從珊瑚礁到叢林、從冰原到夜行世界，循序認識不同棲地的生物樣貌。內容以真實照片搭配易讀句型呈現，協助 6 至 8 歲讀者在科普資訊中練習理解力與詞彙應用。全套依 Lexile 分級設計，讓孩子能在適合的閱讀階段中穩健前進。套書包含 Ponies and Horses、Explore the Coral Reef、Jungle Animals、Frozen Worlds、Nighttime Animals。孩子能透過多元環境的視角認識動物行為、生活方式與自然變化。作為進入非小說閱讀的重要起點，本書兼具知識性與視覺吸引力，適合家長陪讀或課堂延伸。Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the lives of their favorite animals--from the sea creatures on a coral reef to animals that call jungles their home--with this box set of five high-quality and fun-filled nonfiction titles, carefully leveled to help children progress. This box set comprises five beautifully designed titles that focus on animals in different environments. The following titles are included to enable children to learn about different animals: DK Super Readers Level 1 Ponies and HorsesDK Super Readers Level 1 Explore the Coral ReefDK Super Readers Level 1 Jungle AnimalsDK Super Readers Level 1 Frozen WorldsDK Super Readers Le

Discover where events in the Old and New Testaments took place and see how people lived in Biblical times in this illustrated guide.Take a trip around the Holy Land with this collection of beautifully drawn maps, which show where events from the Bible took place.Introducing The Bible Atlas – a beautifully illustrated guide to the geography, events and people of the Old and New Testaments for children aged 9-12. In illustrated guide, follow the journeys of the patriarchs, view inside Solomon's Temple, witness Jesus' miracles, and see exactly where Paul travelled while spreading the message of Christianity.Dive straight into this pictorial Bible guide for kids, offering:- An illustrated guide to key events of the Old and New Testaments for children.- A variety of maps showing in detail where events from the Bible took place.- An original and retro-feel illustration style combined with modern fonts, which creates a different approach compared to photographic or CGI-based books.As well as

Snuggle up and share this sweet Valentine-themed book about a lonely otter with a heavy heart, who learns about friendship, courage, and the true meaning of love! From the bestselling series that includes The Happy Pumpkin, The Grumpy Reindeer, and The Sleepy Bunny, comes a new heartfelt adventure for Valentines Day. Dive into the water and meet a lonely otter, who learns a lesson in love: loving himself and finding his place with others. Nobody knows what it means to be alone more than Otto, the lonely otter. Otto is very shy, so some things are just harder for him to do... like making friends. Otto wishes more than anything to have some friends and feel like he belongs. When Otto spots another otter, all on her own, he thinks he's finally found someone just like him. But can he pluck up the courage to swim across and meet this kindred spirit? This lovely, heart-warming story is about being brave and daring to step out of the shadows. It will show little ones the magic of friendship,

Understand the rules of English grammar with this fun, fully illustrated reference book for children aged 5-9 who are studying English as a foreign language. This ultimate grammar guide features attractive illustrations, clear layouts, and simple explanations that present and explain the rules of the English language in a way that is easy for younger learners to understand and digest. The grammar covered in this reference guide will help children aged 5-9 to describe the world around them, talk about their likes and dislikes, ask questions, and form negative sentences.Grammar is first presented in a realistic scene, and then broken down into bite-size chunks that are easy to understand and digest. Each grammar rule is accompanied by a simple explanation that can be used by the teacher or parent. This grammar book for children offers: - Material that's ideal for children who have recently begun to study English, covering essential grammar including present, past, and future tenses, nega

Change the way you see the world, with a groundbreaking visual approach to the wonders of our planet, in this fully updated edition. Explore the universe, from the inside of an atom to black holes, then discover the explosive science behind a fireworks display. This fully updated third edition of Knowledge Encyclopedia will continue to fascinate young readers with its microscopic detail and amazing facts on a huge range of topics.Children aged 9+ will find themselves totally absorbed in complex subjects, made clear through engaging explanations, intricate illustrations, vivid photographs, and striking 3D images. From Viking raiders and Samurai warriors to robotics and chemical reactions, amazing animals, the human body, the marvels of history, and more are visualised in incredible detail, inside and out, providing a mind-blowing introduction to every aspect of human knowledge. This all-encompassing encyclopedia for kids offers: - A whole collection of facts, charts, timelines, and illu

Step into the action-packed world of LEGO® NINJAGO™ and discover everything there is to know about the legendary Ninja!Are you ready to unlock the secrets of the NINJA? Join Lloyd and the Ninja on an amazing journey of discovery. Learn the truth about the Ninja's incredible powers. Uncover secrets about mysterious locations. Revisit ancient history and fierce battles. Get up close with great vehicles, mighty mechs, fantastic dragons and much more in this must-have guide to the NINJAGO world.Comes with an exclusive Lloyd LEGO minifigure, making it the perfect gift for LEGO NINJAGO fans.

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

The perfect introduction to poetry, The Poetry Book offers a fascinating exploration of more than 90 of the world's greatest poetic works.Discover poems in all their many guises, from the epics of the ancient world through Renaissance sonnets to modernist masterpieces such as The Waste Land, and the key works of the last 50 years, including And Still I Rise by Maya Angelou and Derek Walcott's Omeros.Using the Big Ideas series' trademark combination of clear explanation, witty infographics, and inspirational quotes, The Poetry Book unlocks the key ideas, themes, imagery, and structural techniques behind even the most complex of poems, in clear and simple terms, setting each work in its historical, social, cultural, and literary context.Dive into the passionate world of poetry to discover:COMPREHENSIVE: Brings together a curated selection of the most celebrated and important poems ever written, majoring on English-language poetryANALYTICAL: Provides critical analysis of form, structure,

Learn all about sparkling gemstones and eye-catching crystals in this handy reference guide for young readers. From the rarest crystal to the most common stone, gems from around the world are revealed in dazzling detail in this illustrated guide.Discover what exactly crystals and gems are, how they're formed, how to identify them, and how they can be used in everything from microchips to jewelry making. How can a rough diamond become a show-stopping centerpiece? Where does labradorite get its colors? Why are there quartz crystals in clocks and watches? How can crystals be grown in a laboratory? Packed with essential information, this edition is more interactive than ever with new infographics, statistics, and facts. Readers will also get a giant fold-out wall chart packed with crystals and details about their uses, which serves as a useful reference tool on your bedroom or classroom wall. Eyewitness Crystal & Gem is the perfect guide for homework help on crystals or for those who s

Behold the brilliant bugs that lurk beneath every log and leaf - from bright butterflies to organized ants - in this illustrated guide.Become an eyewitness to the many different varieties of insects in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the world of creepy-crawlies. Children will be mesmerized by their different varieties, body-structures, life cycles, and behaviors - from why bees make honey to which insects have ears on their knees. This illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ reveals what the earliest insects looked like, how insects fly, and what a wasp's-eye-view looks like. Learn how insects - often seen as pests by humans - perform a vital role as pollinators of food crops. Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on insects, you can expect to find: - A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature.- Amazing facts, updated diagrams, statistics, and timelines.- Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts

Illustrated guide to where and how the first great civilizations lived, shown on maps. From the first cities of Sumer to the empire of the Incas, travel around the world and through 5,000 years of history to see where and how ancient peoples lived. What was it like to live in the crowded city of Rome? Why did the Egyptians build pyramids? When did Samurai warriors first ride into battle? How did sailors first navigate the Pacific Ocean? Which Chinese emperor has a palace with 1,000 bedrooms? All these questions and more are answered in The Ancient Worlds Atlas - a lavishly illustrated guide to past civilizations. From North America to New Zealand, this book takes you on a trip around the world and through history to visit ancient cities and empires, showing who lived where and explaining the unique features of each civilization. Russell Barnett's hand-drawn illustrations literally put the past on map, showing where and why the world's great cities grew and how archaeological evidence h

About DK Super Readers Level 4 Knights and CastlesUse your reading superpowers to learn all about medieval knights and their castles - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress.Knights and Castles is a beautifully designed reader all about these incredible medieval fortresses.The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed.A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills.Children will love to find out about why castles were built, some of the coolest castles, and medieval people's lives in and around them both in peace and wartime.

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.

A bumper book for little learners that's bursting with fascinating facts about life on Earth, both past and present. This stunning collection includes three incredible reference books that help curious children answer all kinds of questions about prehistoric times, amazing animals, and life around the world. The first three books in the fact-filled series are included in this set: My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things (ISBN 9780744080506)My Encyclopedia of Very Important Dinosaurs (ISBN 9780744099140)My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals (ISBN 9781465461988)Stunning photography and fun illustrations support the age-appropriate text and bitesize facts, helping eager learners gain a strong understanding of dozens of different topics about the planet, human bodies, animals, dinosaurs, different cultures, and global history. They'll discover amazing inventions that changed human history, find out how much sleep they need compared to different animals, learn which animals have no bon

Learn 100 essential first words with this pack of beautifully illustrated flashcards, perfect for children learning to read and speak French. Make learning a new language fun with this pack of 100 beautifully illustrated flash cards. Young learners of French will be captivated and engaged by the dynamic, visual approach that sets French for Everyone Junior apart from other language materials for children.French for Everyone Junior: Flash Cards have been designed for children who are starting to read and speak French. Each beautifully illustrated card features an image plus an essential first word, introducing nouns, verbs, and adjectives. On the reverse of the card, just the image is shown so children can test their knowledge.Interactive and engaging, these flash cards for kids include: - A beautifully illustrated pack of 105 flash cards for young children who are learning French either as a first or second language. - An essential first word and an illustration on each card, to help y

Learn vocabulary with 100 flash cards introducing animal words, perfect for children learning English as a first or second language. Make learning new vocabulary fun with this pack of 105 beautifully illustrated flash cards. Young learners of English will be captivated and engaged by the dynamic, visual approach that sets English for Everyone Junior apart from other language materials for children.English for Everyone Junior First Words Animals Flash Cards have been designed for children who are starting to read and speak English. Each beautifully illustrated card features an image plus an essential animal word, and on the reverse of the card, just the image is shown so children can test their knowledge. Interactive and engaging, these animal flash cards for kids include: - 105 beautifully illustrated flash cards for young children who are learning English either as a first or second language.- Essential words covering a range of creatures, from wild animals to farm animals, and sea an

Discover the world of Pandora in this action-packed sticker book.This must-have sticker book explores Avatar 2―from the great floating Hallelujah Mountains to brand-new and exciting locations. With incredible photographic images and exciting captions, this book allows young readers to learn all about the world of Avatar 2 and is a must-have for young fans of the film.

Visit one of the most incredible natural environments, meeting the Amazon’s plants and wildlife, and its peopleA unique, beautifully illustrated guide to the beauty and diversity of the Amazon – the rainforest and the river, its flora and fauna, and the people who live in the region. Applying the award-winning Eyewitness formula to the subject of the largest and most biodiverse tract of tropical rainforest in the world, and the vast river that winds its way through it, this book profiles everything from the birds, animals, and insects that live there to the nine South American countries it extends across. Part of DK’s best-selling Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new “eyewitness feature – fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.

These Wonders of the World highlight astounding ancient architecture, the history of civilization, and the beauty of our planet.Highlighting more than just the Seven Wonders of the World – the Pyramids of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Temple of Artemis, the Statue of Zeus, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria – DK Eyewitness Books: Wonders of the World showcases more than 50 architectural feats and natural treasures. From human-made landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty to record-breaking natural marvels like the River Nile, this book takes kids on an incredible journey around the world's most spectacular sights. Part of DK’s best-selling Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new “eyewitness" feature – fascinating fi

Visit one of the most incredible natural environments, meeting the Amazon’s plants and wildlife, and its peopleA unique, beautifully illustrated guide to the beauty and diversity of the Amazon – the rainforest and the river, its flora and fauna, and the people who live in the region. Applying the award-winning Eyewitness formula to the subject of the largest and most biodiverse tract of tropical rainforest in the world, and the vast river that winds its way through it, this book profiles everything from the birds, animals, and insects that live there to the nine South American countries it extends across. Part of DK’s best-selling Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new “eyewitness feature – fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.

These Wonders of the World highlight astounding ancient architecture, the history of civilization, and the beauty of our planet.Highlighting more than just the Seven Wonders of the World – the Pyramids of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Temple of Artemis, the Statue of Zeus, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria – DK Eyewitness Books: Wonders of the World showcases more than 50 architectural feats and natural treasures. From human-made landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty to record-breaking natural marvels like the River Nile, this book takes kids on an incredible journey around the world's most spectacular sights. Part of DK’s best-selling Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new “eyewitness" feature – fascinating fi

North and South enter a conflict of more than 50 battles – discover how tensions exploded into a war that lasted four years.This book takes you through the history of one of the most important times inUS history. Find out how Abraham Lincoln became president in 1860 and why hewas assassinated. Discover the horror of enslaved life, and about the Underground Railroad that helped its victims escape. Eyewitness American Civil War shows both sides of the conflict in an equal light, allowing readers to consider all views. This museum-in-a-book uses striking full-color photographs of paintings, artifacts, and illustrations of battles, famous leaders, and much more along with amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines to reveal this period of US history as never before. Part of DK’s best-selling Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fre

Dive into a watery world where many wonderful fish of all shapes and sizes swim, in rivers, lakes, and oceans.DK Eyewitness Books: Fish is an exciting and informative guide to the fascinating world of fish. Striking color photographs of tropical fish, eels, seahorses, and more offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the natural history of fish, how they behave, and how they survive. See the lethal jaws of a piranha, a porcupine fish "puffing up," how a dogfish swims, growth rings on a fish scale, what a fish looked like 400 million years ago, and a fish with legs. Learn how a school stays together, why some fish swim upside down, how a stingray stings, why fish need water to breathe, and much more. Part of DK’s best-selling Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new “eyewitness feature

North and South enter a conflict of more than 50 battles – discover how tensions exploded into a war that lasted four years.This book takes you through the history of one of the most important times inUS history. Find out how Abraham Lincoln became president in 1860 and why hewas assassinated. Discover the horror of enslaved life, and about the Underground Railroad that helped its victims escape. Eyewitness American Civil War shows both sides of the conflict in an equal light, allowing readers to consider all views. This museum-in-a-book uses striking full-color photographs of paintings, artifacts, and illustrations of battles, famous leaders, and much more along with amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines to reveal this period of US history as never before. Part of DK’s best-selling Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fre

Dive into a watery world where many wonderful fish of all shapes and sizes swim, in rivers, lakes, and oceans.DK Eyewitness Books: Fish is an exciting and informative guide to the fascinating world of fish. Striking color photographs of tropical fish, eels, seahorses, and more offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the natural history of fish, how they behave, and how they survive. See the lethal jaws of a piranha, a porcupine fish "puffing up," how a dogfish swims, growth rings on a fish scale, what a fish looked like 400 million years ago, and a fish with legs. Learn how a school stays together, why some fish swim upside down, how a stingray stings, why fish need water to breathe, and much more. Part of DK’s best-selling Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new “eyewitness feature

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

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

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

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.