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DK Readers L2: Great Explorers (DK Readers Level 2)
Par James Buckley. 2018
Discover the stories of explorers—the most ancient to the modern day—from the deepest depths of the ocean to the highest…
mountains in the world.In this book you'll find true stories about Marco Polo's Silk Road, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's conquest of Everest, and Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong's trip to the moon, and much more. Learn all about the explorers who discovered the unknown and made the world the place we know today.Perfect for 5- to 7-year-olds beginning to read fluently with support, Level 2 titles contain carefully selected photographic images to complement the text, providing strong visual clues to build vocabulary and confidence. Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles such as diagrams and activities.Series Overview: Trusted by parents, teachers, and librarians, and loved by kids, DK's leveled reading series is now revised and updated. With new jackets and brand-new nonfiction narrative content on the topics kids love, each book is written and reviewed by literacy experts and contains a glossary and index, making them the perfect choice for helping develop strong reading habits for kids ages 3–11.The Mayflower: The perilous voyage that changed the world
Par Libby Romero. 2020
Discover the real history behind the Mayflower in this illustrated nonfiction storybook for kids ages 7 to 9, timed to coincide with…
the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims' famous voyage to the Americas.Step on board the Mayflower and meet the amazing crew and passengers, from burly sailors to pilgrims, servants, orphaned children, and animals. Discover who the pilgrims were and why they chose to risk their lives to make the treacherous journey across the Atlantic, relive the ferocious storms as the Mayflower crested gigantic waves, find out what life was really like on board for the 102 passengers, and discover the secret history of the second ship, the Speedwell. Learn the real story of the Pilgrims' fateful landing on the shores of what is now Massachusetts. What happened when they met the tribes native to the area and how much truth is there in the Thanksgiving legend? Discover the hardships faced by the Pilgrims on their quest for a new life, and appreciate the sad reality of what happened in the devastating winter that followed their long and dangerous voyage.Beautifully illustrated with incredible cutaway diagrams of the ship, comprehensive maps, storylike narrative, and detailed timelines, this ebook brings the history of the Mayflower to life for a whole new generation. This stunning ebook makes the perfect gift to commemorate one of the most famous adventures in history in what will be an important year of remembrance.DK Readers L0: Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Masters of the Force (DK Readers Pre-Level 1)
Par Cathy East Dubowski. 2013
Who are the Masters of the Force? The Jedi, of course! In this exciting Level 1 reader, harness the power…
of the Force as you learn all about the Jedi and their amazing abilities. With eye-catching images and simple sentences, this reader is sure to capture the imagination of young Padawans everywhere!DKfindout! Vikings (DK findout!)
Par Philip Steele. 2018
This fun, fact-filled book for kids ages 6–9 is the ultimate guide to Viking history, from Loki and longships to…
runestones and raids. Entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits, it&’s the perfect book for any kid who can&’t get enough of these medieval adventurers.What games and sports did Vikings play? Which animals played a part in their lives? Who was the Viking god Thor married to? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! Vikings, which features photographs of Viking forts, artifacts, and weapons, as well as realistic re-creations of family and farming life. This book explores all sides of these legendary seafaring settlers, from famous Viking battles and voyages to feasting, trading, and popular pastimes. Though the Vikings often led violent raids on foreign settlements and cities, they also had strong family bonds and rich styles of art, fashion, and storytelling, which kids will discover as they flip through the pages of DKfindout! Vikings.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.DK Readers L3: Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Forces of Darkness (DK Readers Level 3)
Par Heather Scott. 2013
In Star Wars: The Clone Wars Reader Level 3: Forces Of Darkness, As Anakin masters his skills as a Jedi,…
the dark side calls to him. Can his respect for Obi-Wan or his love for Padmé save him? © 2008 Lucasfilm Ltd. ® & TMInstaTravel: Discover Breathtaking Destinations. Have Amazing Adventures.
Par Aggie Lal. 2020
Discover breathtaking destinations. Have amazing adventures. Capture stunning photos.Have you ever wanted to eat breakfast with a giraffe in Kenya?…
Or watch the sun rise from a Jacuzzi in the Philippines? Or ride a Vespa along the Amalfi Coast? Dream no more! Turn your fantasies into Instagram-worthy photos with help from Aggie Lal (@Aggie), one of the pre-eminent Instagram travel influencers.Pack your bags and grab your passport as Aggie takes you on a journey to her favorite places in the world. She'll share the best times to travel, what to do for fun in each locale, and, of course, how to recreate some of her beautiful photos. You'll also learn what you need to take with you, how to navigate cultural differences, and how to make the most of each experience.InstaStyle showed you how to create an amazing Instagram feed. Now InstaTravel can help you fill your feed with amazing photos that look just like those featured on @Aggie. Enjoy this trip to potential Instagram fame—with Aggie Lal as your tour guide.El libro de la física (DK Big Ideas)
Par Dk. 2020
Grandes ideas, explicaciones sencillasCon una prosa sencilla, El libro de la física presenta explicaciones claras y concisas que desbrozan la…
jerga especializada, diagramas que plasman complejas teorías, citas memorables e ingeniosas ilustraciones que juegan con nuestros conocimientos de la física.¿Cómo generan electricidad los imanes? ¿Qué es la antimateria? ¿Es posible viajar en el tiempo? A partir de estas y otras muchas preguntas, los físicos han ampliado las fronteras del conocimiento humano y nos han ayudado a comprender las leyes físicas que rigen nuestro mundo y el universo.Tanto el estudiante deseoso de aprender como el simple lector curioso acerca del funcionamiento del mundo encontrarán en este libro muchas ideas estimulantes.DK Readers L1: Read All About the Gruesome Gangster (DK Readers Level 1)
Par Simon Beecroft. 2008
DK's Star Wars Readers help kids learn to read while enjoying the stories and characters from the blockbuster movies. Join…
Anakin and meet Jedi, droids, soldiers, and monsters in Watch Out for Jabba the Hutt! Packed with full-color photographs and engaging, age-appropriate stories, the ebooks introduce young children to a life-long love of reading. These amazing stories are guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills. They're also perfect for reading together! The playful images in this ebook are enhanced with entertaining animations and surprising sounds to bring this story to life. © 2012 Lucasfilm Ltd.DK Readers L3: Women in Science (DK Readers Level 3)
Par Jen Green. 2018
Read about the women who changed the landscape of science: from pioneers of the ancient world to super-scientists like Marie…
Curie to unlikely geniuses, such as Hedy Lamarr, and much more.Women in Science includes scientific pioneers who came up with incredible ideas that changed the world; women who work in the fast-paced world of technology; amazing engineers who build incredible structures; and mathematical geniuses. Perfect for 7- to 9-year-olds starting to read alone, Level 3 titles include in-depth information presented through more complex sentence structure with increasing amount of text to expand the reader's general knowledge and confidence in reading. Additional information spreads are full of extra facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles, such as fliers, instructions, and record-breaker statistics.The Moon: Discover the Mysteries of Earth's Closest Neighbour (Space Explorers)
Par Dr Sanlyn Buxner, Pamela Gay, Georgiana Kramer. 2022
Discover the mysteries of Earth&’s closest neighbor in this incredible guide to the Moon. This charming book is the perfect…
introduction for young readers who want to learn about every aspect of the moon. The Moon features breakdowns of the Moon&’s formation and geography, the lunar phases, a history of NASA&’s Apollo missions, the Moon&’s effect on Earth&’s tides and nocturnal animals, recent scientific discoveries, and so much more!This fascinating guide introduces 7-9 year olds to the moon&’s past, present, and future, through stunning illustrations, photographs, and fascinating information. Packed with mind-blowing facts, this incredible book of the moon is perfect for space lovers everywhere. Explore this wonderful book about the moon, featuring:- In-depth information, backed up by space photography, probe images, illustrations, and fun diagrams- Stunning, dreamy illustrations, making this title a perfect gift, as well as a solid reference book - Easy-to-digest sections, each filled with incredible facts and visuals- The entire subject of the Moon – including its formation and geography, the lunar phases, a history of NASA&’s Apollo missions, its effect on Earth&’s tides and nocturnal animals, plenty of recent scientific discoveries, and more!Boasting beautiful illustrations by artist Dawn Cooper, combined with up-to-date images from space agencies such as NASA and ESA, info panels, timelines, and diagrams, that help demystify and explain the wonder of the Moon, this is the perfect book for young readers.DK Readers L4: Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Jedi Adventures (DK Readers Level 4)
Par Simon Beecroft. 2009
Taking place between the last two Star Wars® films, Episode II: Attack of the Clones and Episode III: Revenge of…
the Sith, the Clone Wars fill a dark period in the history of the Galaxy. DK and Lucasfilm celebrate the all-new computer-generated animated series that will launch theatrically in August 2008 with three new Clone Wars titles. Now young readers can experience more Jedi action, more villainous battles, more weapons, more imagery, more fun, and more excitement! Join the Jedi Knights on daring adventures throughout the galaxy in Star Wars®: The Clone Wars™ Reader Level 4: Jedi Adventures. © 2008 Lucasfilm Ltd. ® & TMDK Life Stories: Ada Lovelace (DK Life Stories)
Par Nancy Castaldo. 2019
In this kids' biography, discover the inspiring story of Ada Lovelace, who wrote the world's first computer program.In 1833, Ada…
Lovelace met mathematician Charles Babbage, inventor of calculating machines. She went on to devise a way of inputting data into Babbage's Analytical Machine, and in doing so became the first-ever computer programmer. In this kids' biography book for 8-11 year olds, learn all about Ada Lovelace's fascinating life, including her famous father (celebrated poet Lord Byron), her talent for languages and mathematics, and her predictions for how computers could change our lives.This new biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting people. Full-colour photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, maps, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes this the one biography series every teacher and librarian will want to collect. Each book also includes an author's introduction letter, a glossary, and an index.Inventors: Incredible stories of the world's most ingenious inventions (DK Explorers)
Par Robert Winston. 2020
Meet the masterminds behind the greatest inventions in history with this nonfiction book for kids aged 7 to 9.Step into…
Leonardo da Vinci's workshop, relax on board Hideo Shima's speedy bullet train, and join movie star Hedy Lamarr to bounce ideas around in between takes. Inventors looks at the towering achievements of more than 50 inventors in great detail. The stories are as unusual as they are unique. From Mr. Kellogg, who accidentally created cornflakes after leaving grains boiling for too long, to the ancient Turkish polymath Ismail al-Jazari, who decided the best way to power a clock was with a model elephant, to Sarah E. Goode's fold-up bed space-saving solution–the inventors of this book have all used tons of creativity to find ways to improve our world. These groundbreaking inventions include the very earliest discoveries to modern-day breakthroughs in science, food, transportation, technology, toys, and more.Each page is packed with jaw-dropping facts, with every inventors' achievements written as a story. Beautiful illustrations by Jessamy Hawke bring the inventor's stories to life, and fantastic photography highlights the detail of their designs. With incredible hand-painted cross-sections revealing the intricacies of a robotic arm, the first plane, and the printing press, young readers will marvel at being able to see close-up how these amazing machines work. The inventors come from all walks of life and parts of the world, making this the perfect book for every budding inventor.DK Readers L1: Star Wars: Luke Skywalker's Amazing Story (DK Readers Level 1)
Par Simon Beecroft. 2013
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. From his humble upbringing on Tatooine to his Jedi training with Obi-Wan and Yoda, follow Luke Skywalker as he grows from boy to man to Jedi Knight. (c) 2008 Lucasfilm Ltd. (r) & TMDK Readers L2: Discover BB-8's Secret Mission (DK Readers Level 2)
Par David Fentiman. 2017
The fate of the galaxy depends on BB-8 in DK Readers L2: Star Wars™: The Adventures of BB-8!Follow brave BB-8…
as he gets caught up in the battle to save the galaxy. Learn about the heroic Resistance and the sinister First Order. Meet BB-8's new friends, and see them join together to defeat evil!Perfect for 5–7 year olds beginning to read fluently with support, Level 2 titles contain carefully selected photographic images to complement the text, providing strong visual clues to build vocabulary and confidence. Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles such as diagrams, and activities.Fountas and Pinnell Text Level Gradient: RTrusted by parents, teachers, and librarians, and loved by kids, DK's leveled reading series is now revised and updated. With shiny new jackets and brand new nonfiction narrative content on the topics kids love, each book is written and reviewed by literacy experts, and contains a glossary and index making them the perfect choice for helping develop strong reading habits for kids ages 3–11.© & TM 2016 LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization.DK Readers L2: Story of Columbus (DK Readers Level 2)
Par Anita Ganeri. 2012
Find out how explorer Christopher Columbus survived great danger on the high seas on his voyages to the New World.Stunning…
photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!DK Readers L3: Find Out How Finn Can Save the Galaxy! (DK Readers Level 3)
Par David Fentiman. 2017
Join Finn as he faces the might of the evil First Order in DK Readers L3: Star Wars™: Finn's Mission.From…
the desert wastelands of Jakku to the jungles of D'Qar and the frozen mountains of the Starkiller, follow Finn as he bravely battles the First Order. Meet the heroes who will help him in his mission, and face the terrifying enemies who will stand in his way.Perfect for 7–9 year olds starting to read alone, Level 3 titles include in-depth information presented through more complex sentence structure with increasing amount of text to expand the reader's general knowledge and confidence in reading. Additional information spreads are full of extra facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles, such as fliers, instructions, and record-breaker statistics.Fountas and Pinnell Text Level Gradient: TTrusted by parents, teachers, and librarians, and loved by kids, DK's leveled reading series is now revised and updated. With shiny new jackets and brand new nonfiction narrative content on the topics kids love, each book is written and reviewed by literacy experts, and contains a glossary and index making them the perfect choice for helping develop strong reading habits for kids ages 3–11.© & TM 2016 LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization.This epic journey of scientific discovery starts in ancient times and travels through centuries of invention before fast forwarding into…
the future. From simple machines to modern-day marvels, you&’ll follow incredible illustrated timelines that plot the entire history of science and highlight the most momentous discoveries. A jaw-dropping collection of more than 1,500 photographs, illustrations, maps, and graphics charts the evolution of science year by year, century by century. You&’ll meet influential inventors and famous faces from the past, including Aristotle, Leonardo da Vinci, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Marie Curie, and Stephen Hawking. You&’ll visit places of scientific importance, such as prehistoric cave art, Stonehenge, Hiroshima and the first atomic bomb, the Moon landings, and the Higgs boson particle. These huge events are made simple thanks to eye-catching images, helpful timelines, and accessible, informative text. Landmark people and periods are combined in this one stunning volume for children, showcasing the ideas, experiments, and technologies that have shaped our daily lives and transformed the world today. Aspiring scientists, get ready for a time traveling trip like no other.DK Readers L2: Discover Rey’s Force Powers! (DK Readers Level 2)
Par Lisa Stock. 2017
Meet Rey, the brave young heroine from the latest installment of the Star Wars™ saga: The Force Awakens™, in DK…
Readers L2: Star Wars: Rey to the Rescue! Takes a close look at Rey's home planet of Jakku, her fighting and piloting skills, her friends Finn and BB-8, and her evil enemy Kylo Ren in this new reader from DK.Perfect for 5–7 year olds beginning to read fluently with support, Level 2 titles contain carefully selected photographic images to complement the text, providing strong visual clues to build vocabulary and confidence. Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles such as diagrams and activities.© & TM 2016 LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization.Find out about the mysterious Force that powers lightsabers, meet the Jedi and Sith who wield them, and discover the…
tactics needed to win in a deadly lightsaber duel.This book features amazing lightsaber clashes from across the entire movie saga as well as the popular animated TV series Star Wars: Rebels. It explores the adventures of Rey and Kylo Ren, Ezra and Kanan, Obi-Wan, Darth Vader, and more as they use their lightsabers in fierce battles. Take a closer look at lightsabers and their incredible powers in this fantastic Level 2 Reader. Perfect for 5- to 7-year-olds beginning to read fluently with support, Level 2 titles contain carefully selected photographic images to complement the text, providing strong visual clues to build vocabulary and confidence. Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles such as diagrams and activities.