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This is the newest of our beautifully illustrated and highly informative nature guides produced in association with the Smithsonian Institution. Snakes and Other Reptiles and Amphibians is compact and

"Are you ready to take your knowledge of stars and planets to the next level? This activity-packed workbook will help you go straight to the head of the class"--P. [4] of cover.

A compact, comprehensive guide to looking at stars and planets for readers from around the world.The clearest, most accessible guide to observing the night sky.Authoritative text, crystal-clear charts, and a systematic approach make the DK Handbook of Star and Planets the perfect beginner’s guide to the night sky. A highly visual introduction explains the basic concepts of astronomy and gives advice on the best methods and equipment for observation, including binoculars and telescopes. Each of the planets in the solar system is described and illustrated in detail, with images taken from space probes as well as from the ground, showing them as you can expect to see them. More than 160 star charts were made especially for this book by the Royal Greenwich Observatory. There is a separate, detailed chart for each of the 88 constellations, adding up to a complete atlas of the sky. The text for each constellation reveals its history and mythology and lists notable stars, galaxies, nebulae, a

Perfect for children just beginning to read, this Pre-Level 1 DK Reader takes a look at the frogs and toads of the world and gives a close-up look at their strange features and bizarre habits. With si

From epic sieges to thrilling jousts and lavish banquets, take a look at the exciting world in medieval times. Discover different kinds of castles and the people who inhabited them in Eye Wonder: Cast

The bestselling DK Readers series has a fresh new look featuring redesigned jackets and interiors, and up-to-date vocabulary throughout. In DK Readers, stunning photographs combine with lively illustr

Whether it's the short gladius of the Roman Legionary or the North American Bowie knife, Knives and Swords looks at more than three hundred of the most important sharp-edged weapons from the last five

Now revised and updated to reflect the latest research and best practices, Pregnancy & Birth: Your Questions Answered is a complete guide to pregnancy and childbirth, from preconception to the six

Children will love learning all about the human body in this original book that sets our bodies in the context of the animal kingdom. Each section examines a specific area of the human body-our eyes,

Using a combination of bite-sized, easily accessible information, and inspiring photographs of achievable results, the Simple Steps series promotes gardening as a real pleasure rather than a back-bre

Get eye-to-eye with the bad guys including Nuvo Vindi and the Separatist leaders, buddy up with Jedis and droids as well as extraordinary creatures like the Gutkurrs and Blurrgs, and meet the terrifyi

Combining photographs, lively illustrations, and engaging, age-appropriate stories, DK Readers capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. Ponies and Hor

With padded covers, simple images, and an amazing range of novelty textures, Baby Touch and Feel books will immediately capture the attention of the very youngest children, and create an experience th

With padded covers; simple, labeled images; and an amazing range of novelty textures, this colorful series will get babies excited about books as they learn about the world around them.

Starting with the Big Bang creation of the universe, Bonewitz (a geologist specializing in crystal chemistry with secondary training in archaeology per his New Age spiritually-oriented Web site) intro

Offering an introductory course in gardening for small garden owners who want to make the most of their time and effort, a richly illustrated series of manuals utilizes a modular approach complete wit

Describes the kinds of jobs submersibles, submarines, and robot submersibles are used for.

Illustrates what life was like inside castles and describes the education, armor, and weapons of knights.

Learn all about diggers and dumpers with this sticker book that includes 60 reusable stickers, and tons of amazing photographs, cool facts, and fun activities. With Ultimate Sticker Book: Diggers & D

Collects annotated photographs and descriptions of over 400 species of reptiles and amphibians, such as turtles, lizards, snakes, newts, and frogs.

This Level 1 book is appropriate for children who are just beginning to read. Rockets do many jobs. They carry satellites and people into space and can be used as weapons. What else do you think they

Readers can feel a variety of textures--including scaly fish, rough sandcastles, and sticky cherries--and learn to count along the way.

Illustrations depict hefty earth movers.

This illustrated guide features more than 450 wild fungi found around the world, describing their features, how they grow, where they grow, what is poisonous and what is edible and what is needed to f

Featuring more than two hundred ingenious, delicious, and healthful recipes, a new edition of the practical cookbook offers sensible advice, time-saving tips, and nutritional guidelines as it explains

Dip into this illustrated account of key inventions and discoveries, listed year by year, with intriguing facts about each invention and the person (or people) who invented it.From the prehistoric hun

Nature-loving and crafty 3-5 year olds will love learning all about weather in this charming crafty science book.From sun and snow, to thunder and lightning, children will find out what goes on up in

Re-jacketed, refreshed, and now with expanded content and interactive spreads to appeal to the newest generation of readers.From hissing snakes, to slithering snakes, to snakes that spit — discover ho

Bugs Hide and Seek tells the story about a leaf bug who introduces other bugs that also have great camouflage. In this Level 1 DK Reader early readers will have fun trying to find the camouflaged bugs

Perfect for reading aloud and encouraging early word recognition, these chunky board books are just right for babies who love to explore shape and texture. Fun flaps, bright colors, and simple, bold

Provides a guide for dealing with pregnancy, childbirth, and newborns that includes calculating delivery dates, changes that an expecting mother experiences, baby delivery options, stages of labor, an

My First Animals: Let's Squeak and Squawk! helps children develop first language skills by introducing them to a world of incredible animals. Each tabbed section focuses on a different category of ani

With these new classic Star Wars(r) Readers, children learn about the fantastic Jedi Knights, rogue Rebels, heroic allies, and evil Sith Lords that are loved by several generations. R2-D2, C-3P0, and

Jack trades the family cow for some magic beans which produce a beanstalk that the young boy climbs to the sky and to the land of a hungry giant.

Describes the ways patterns on animals' fur and skin keep them safe and hidden.