DKfindout! Big Cats

DKfindout! Big Cats
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 71
Release: 2019-02-19
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1465487417

Supporting STEM-based learning, this fact-filled book for animal lovers ages 6–9 is the ultimate guide to the mightiest members of the cat family, entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits on ferocious felines like tigers, lions, and leopards. What’s the difference between big cats and wild cats? Which big cat is the only one that is unable to roar? What makes cheetahs the fastest animals on land? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! Big Cats, which features stunning wildlife photography of these incredible creatures in their native environments. Kids will learn about the physical components of big cats from around the world—including patterned fur coats, retractable claws, and superior senses—and how these components work together to power some of the deadliest predators found anywhere today. From playful hijinks to nighttime prowling, DKfindout! Big Cats captures the world of these awe-inspiring animals in a unique and fun way. Vetted by educational consultants, the DKfindout! series drives kids ages 6–9 to become experts on more than 30 of their favorite STEM- and history-related subjects, whether Vikings, volcanoes, or robots. This series covers the subjects that kids really want to learn about—ones that have a direct impact on the world around them, like climate change, space exploration, and rapidly evolving technology—making learning fun through amazing images, stimulating quizzes, and cutting-edge information. The DKfindout! series is one that kids will want to turn to again and again.

Big Cats

Big Cats
Author: Andrea Mills
Publisher:
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2019-02-19
Genre:
ISBN: 9781536453195

Find out how big cats hunt, learn about cat myths and legends, discover where big cats live, and how they move.

An Anthology of Intriguing Animals

An Anthology of Intriguing Animals
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2018-10-02
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1465484493

Reveal the stories behind your favourite creatures with this awe-inspiring animal book for curious kids aged 6-8. The animal kingdom is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. An Anthology of Intriguing Animals is a stunning animal encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information, little learners will be captivated as they discover the facts, stories and myths behind their favourite animals. Whether it’s where the slow-motion sloth lives, how the plodding pangolin protects itself from predators, or which animal the Ancient Egyptians thought rolled the Sun across the sky, children can learn all sorts of fun animal facts from the storybook descriptions. This beautiful modern bestiary lets you find the animals that interest you and uncover new favourites along the way. From tigers and chameleons to wolves and owls there’s an animal for everyone in this compendium of creatures. Each type of animal is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images. The engaging storybook-style descriptions and simple text shed a light on the wonders of wildlife and array of animals, perfect for children aged 6-8 to love and explore for hours on end. Celebrate your child’s curiosity as they: - Explore detailed photographs and striking illustrations of animals around the world - Reveal fun facts and myths about a wide range of animals - Uncover more than 100 animals, each with stunning images and captivating information. This animal encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of storybook style text with out of this world illustrations which makes it a fantastic animal book for children who are obsessed with the animal kingdom. Encourage young readers to go on a journey to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 6-8 to enjoy for hours on end, whether reading with the family or reading alone, this fun fact book also doubles up as the perfect gift for curious kids who love to learn. Explore the diversity of the animal kingdom whilst uncovering: -Stunning Jacket Detail: gold foil, holographic foil & metallic gold edges -Stunning photography & illustrations inside -A beautiful book for the whole family to treasure -A quality gift to be passed down through the generations More in the Series An Anthology of Intriguing Animals is part of the beautiful and informative Anthology series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore the natural world with The Wonders of Nature or let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life.

Wild Scientists

Wild Scientists
Author: Steve Mould
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Total Pages: 72
Release: 2020-05-07
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0241466067

A look at animals and plants from the point of view of their amazing scientific adaptations. Join bestselling author Steve Mould to uncover nature's greatest scientists, engineers, and mathematicians from plants that can count to architect insects. If you thought all scientists wear white coats and work in labs, think again! Meet amazing engineers, such as the spiders who build immense webs from different kinds of silk; funky physicists, like the bats that can see with sound; and surprising chemists, such as the corpse flower that smells like smelly socks to attract insects to pollinate it! The science behind each genius adaptation is explained clearly in Steve Mould's trademark humorous style and you'll be amazed by nature's solutions to some of the world's trickiest problems. Wild Scientists is a brilliant introduction to some of nature's cleverest animals and plants. You'll never look at nature the same way again!

Clever Creatures

Clever Creatures
Author: Steve Mould
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-06-23
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1465493042

A look at animals and plants from the point of view of their amazing scientific adaptations. Join bestselling author Steve Mould to uncover nature's greatest scientists, engineers, and mathematicians from plants that can count to architect insects. If you thought all scientists wear white coats and work in labs, think again! Meet amazing engineers, such as the spiders who build immense webs from different kinds of silk; funky physicists, like the bats that can see with sound; and surprising chemists, such as the corpse flower that smells like smelly socks to attract insects to pollinate it! The science behind each genius adaptation is explained clearly in Steve Mould's trademark humorous style and you'll be amazed by nature's solutions to some of the world's trickiest problems. Clever Creatures is a brilliant introduction to some of nature's cleverest animals and plants. You'll never look at nature the same way again!

Stone Age

Stone Age
Author: Klint Janulis
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780241282700

"Find out how early humans hunted a woolly mammoth, made fire, and created cave paintings in this fascinating book for children about the Stone Age. For any kid who can't get enough of Stone Age facts, DKfindout! Stone Age is packed with up-to-date information, fun quizzes, and incredible images of every aspect of Stone Age life. Discover what Stone Age people wore, sample some of their favorite foods, and read about the history of wolves. Look inside the Stone Age, and learn all about the Iron Age, Bronze Age, and the Ice Ages, too. All the information is broken down into bite-sized chunks, and the colorful illustrations bring history to life. The perfect books for children aged 6-8, the DKfindout! series contains beautiful photography, lively illustrations, and key curriculum information. It will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts - and keep them coming back for more!"

The Rainforest Book

The Rainforest Book
Author: Charlotte Milner
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2021-02-04
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0241518644

Embark on a journey through the enchanting world of the rainforest in Charlotte Milner's beautifully illustrated The Rainforest Book. Sweep aside the liana vines, hop over the giant roots of the kapok tree, and follow the sound of the howler monkey as you venture into the tropical rainforest. Find out about some of the amazing animals that live there, learn about the enormous variety of life-giving plants, and discover why the Amazon rainforest is known as the 'lungs' of our Earth. In this beautiful ebook, Charlotte Milner continues to highlight the important ecological issues faced by our planet, following on from The Bee Book, The Sea Book, and The Bat Book. Did you know that over half of our planet's wildlife live in the rainforest? And that at least 2 metres of rain falls in the rainforest every year? The world's rainforests are packed with amazing animals and plants, from the deadly poison dart frog, to the stinky rafflesia flower - there is plenty to discover! As our planet's climate crisis becomes even more critical, The Rainforest Book is the perfect way to introduce little nature-lovers to this enchanting yet threatened world. This celebration of the rainforest shows children just how important it is, and reminds them that it is up to us to care for our planet and its wildlife.

Maya, Incas, and Aztecs

Maya, Incas, and Aztecs
Author: Brian Williams
Publisher: DK Children
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018
Genre: JUVENILE NONFICTION
ISBN: 9781465474445

Presents facts about the Mayan, Incan, and Aztec civilizations, covering daily life, religion, art and technology, and where they are now.

Sharks

Sharks
Author: Sarah L. Fowler
Publisher:
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2017
Genre: Sharks
ISBN: 9780241426586

DKfindout! Sharks teaches kids everything they would want to know about the world of sharks. With beautiful photography, lively illustrations, and key curriculum information, the DKfindout! series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts and keep them coming back for more! For any kid that can't get enough of shark facts, DKfindout! Sharks is packed with up-to-date information, fun quizzes and incredible images of all their favourite sharks including bullhead, carpet and angel sharks. Discover sharks from prehistoric times to matching sharks eggs to their parents. DKfindout! Sharks will surprise and delight young readers.

DKfindout! Big Cats

DKfindout! Big Cats
Author: DK
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-02-19
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1465479295

Supporting STEM-based learning, this fact-filled book for animal lovers ages 6–9 is the ultimate guide to the mightiest members of the cat family, entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits on ferocious felines like tigers, lions, and leopards. What’s the difference between big cats and wild cats? Which big cat is the only one that is unable to roar? What makes cheetahs the fastest animals on land? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! Big Cats, which features stunning wildlife photography of these incredible creatures in their native environments. Kids will learn about the physical components of big cats from around the world—including patterned fur coats, retractable claws, and superior senses—and how these components work together to power some of the deadliest predators found anywhere today. From playful hijinks to nighttime prowling, DKfindout! Big Cats captures the world of these awe-inspiring animals in a unique and fun way. Vetted by educational consultants, the DKfindout! series drives kids ages 6–9 to become experts on more than 30 of their favorite STEM- and history-related subjects, whether Vikings, volcanoes, or robots. This series covers the subjects that kids really want to learn about—ones that have a direct impact on the world around them, like climate change, space exploration, and rapidly evolving technology—making learning fun through amazing images, stimulating quizzes, and cutting-edge information. The DKfindout! series is one that kids will want to turn to again and again.