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My First Animals (My First Board Books)
Par Dk. 2016
Help your toddler learn all about animals in My First Animals. From tiny insects and huge bears to stripy animals and sea…
creatures My First Animals helps your toddler explore the wild world of creatures big and small. Each page introduces a new animal group such as farm animals or baby animals to keep early learning simple and fun. With 16-pages of colorful, bright photographs alongside clear word-labels your little one will know their beasties from their butterflies in no time. Perfect for encouraging children to build vocabulary and language skills My First Animals helps toddlers grasp early concepts. Your little one will love discovering the animal kingdom. Read it together and help them learn about the animal world.The Book of Brilliant Bugs (The Magic and Mystery of the Natural World)
Par Jess French. 2020
Discover the insects of the world!Earth&’s creepy crawlies may be small but they are far from boring! Learn how they…
contribute to life on the planet, where they live, what they eat, how their bodies work and what makes them so special. This beautifully illustrated bug book for kids for ages 7-9 is packed with: • Fascinating information about bugs that supports and goes beyond the curriculum • Stories and facts to convey the amazing world of creepy-crawlies • Facts and information, with detailed illustrations and photographs of insects, spiders, molluscs and more • Compelling text written by insect expert, author and television presenter Jess French • Stunning photographs of individual creatures, from beetles to butterflies Take a magical journey through the forest floor, down into the deepest caves and even across the open ocean. The Book of Brilliant Bugs, written by insect expert Jess French, takes children on an expedition into the bug kingdom. The insect book is filled with fascinating facts about these little animals, how bugs pass on messages, compete for food, seek true love and fill the air with buzzing wings. It also shows how bugs help look after our planet and how we can help them.Young animal enthusiasts can spot and learn all the main bug groups. From worms, snails, millipedes and centipedes, spiders and scorpions, woodlice, bees and even bugs that glow! This educational natural science book will encourage children to love and appreciate science and nature.DK Readers: Horse Show (DK Readers Level 2)
Par Dk. 2013
Lucy, Alice, and Jack are getting ready for the horse show. Whose horse will win the ribbon? Find out what…
happens when the big day arrives! Longer sentences and an expanded vocabulary make this series of 48-page books slightly more challenging: Level 2 is appropriate for children who have started to read but still need help. Information boxes full of background information will stimulate inquisitive minds. These books contain between 700 and 850 words, and they are approximately 70 percent pictures and 30 percent text. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4.How to Train Your Dog: A Relationship-Based Approach for a Well-Behaved Dog
Par Liz Palika, Kate Abbott. 2022
Bond with your canine friend and learn how to train the dog that's in front of you with relationship-based methods.…
It's the easiest and most effective way to get happy, noticeable results.Your dog is your faithful friend, and they're happiest when they're by your side. But without some basic training, a dog can turn your life—and your house!—upside down. Chock-full of clear and easy-to-follow training tips and helpful color photos to illustrate, this guide will make you and your dog the best-behaved pair at the dog park! In this book, you get:Simple suggestions on establishing and strengthening your bond with your dog.A look at the collars, leashes, toys, treats, and other teaching tools you need.Terrific tips for keeping your training sessions exciting and upbeat so you both enjoy them.Easy lessons on housetraining and teaching basic commands, like sit, stay, and come.Pointers on using the positive lure-and-reward method to correct problem behaviors.Fun tutorials for teaching your dog tricks, retrieving games, agility, and more!Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the lives of pandas with this fun-filled nonfiction…
reader carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 1: Save the Pandas will introduce kids to everything they need to know about pandas and their cute cubs—including fun facts about where they live, what they eat, and how we can all help to keep them safe—and is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:- Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.- Building knowledge while progressing key Grades 1 and 2 reading skills.- Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as pandas, animals, and animal habitats.- Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been leveled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there&’s something for all children&’s interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the Common Core Standards. Children will love powering up their nonfiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Level 1 titles are visually engaging and build vocabulary through a nonfiction world of amazing facts. Perfect for children ages 6 to 8 (Grades 1 and 2) who are beginning to read with help.DKfindout! Reptiles and Amphibians (DK findout!)
Par Dk. 2017
Supporting STEM-based learning, this fact-filled book for lizard lovers ages 6–9 is the ultimate guide to reptiles and amphibians from…
across the globe, entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits on everything from turtles to tree frogs.What is the difference between a reptile and an amphibian? How do chameleons change their colors? How many types of frogs and toads are in the world today? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! Reptiles and Amphibians, which features stunning wildlife photography of these animals in their native environments, throughout every stage of their life cycles. Beginning with a broad overview of taxonomy and biology, this book teaches young herpetologists what separates reptiles and amphibians from other branches of the animal kingdom, while in-depth sections on particular species show how animals have adapted to their surroundings with different mating behaviors and defense mechanisms. From chameleons to Komodo dragons, DKfindout! Reptiles and Amphibians captures the breadth of this wriggling, slithering world 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.DK Readers L1: Playful Puppy (DK Readers Level 1)
Par Charlotte Hicks. 2014
In Playful Puppy Holly is given a lively puppy who prefers to chew, play, and explore rather than train. She…
takes him along to a local show where there are pet prizes are to be won. Will Holly's puppy win a prize? Children ages 5-7 beginning to learn to read will enjoy the simple sentences, word repetition, and picture dictionary boxes to help them with new words. DK Readers is a multi-level reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With nine new exciting titles to choose from this season, kid's ages 4-10 will find the perfect book at their appropriate reading level to help with school projects or independent reading.iOpener: Survival: Animal Adaptations (iOpeners)
Par Alice Cary. 1704
This book covers everything you need to know about how all kinds of animals adapt in various habitats. Diagrams, fun…
fact boxes, and photographs bring the subject to life, while a glossary, an index, and discussion questions aid in reading comprehension.Grade: 5Subject: Life ScienceGenre: Informational TextComprehension Skill/Strategy: Make InferencesDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 50Guided Reading Level: ULexile Level: 880LDK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about different deserts, and the amazing animals and plants…
that can survive in them, with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 1: Desert Plants and Animals will introduce kids to the amazing adaptations of the plants and animals that can survive in these extreme environments—from the camel&’s food store hump to water-saving plants—and is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:- Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.- Building knowledge while progressing key Grades 1 and 2 reading skills.- Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as plants, animals, and extreme environments.- Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been leveled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there&’s something for all children&’s interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the Common Core Standards. Children will love powering up their nonfiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Level 1 titles are visually engaging and build vocabulary through a nonfiction world of amazing facts. Perfect for children ages 6 to 8 (Grades 1 and 2) who are beginning to read with help.Pocket Genius Ocean (Pocket Genius)
Par Dk. 2021
Explore all the wonders of the ocean in one pocket-sized reference guide!From colossal whales to microscopic plankton, our vast oceans…
are teeming with a wide range of weird and wonderful plants and animals. This beautifully illustrated reference guide is perfect for budding explorers aged 9-12, teaching and helping them discover the secrets of the underwater kingdom! In this go-to reference guide, you&’ll find: • A clear, informative introduction to oceans – what they are, what creatures they hold, how they affect climate, and how humans are changing them • Divided into chapters based on habitats, from the coastline to the ocean floor • Presents information in bite-sized chunks for both avid and reluctant readers, supported by artworks that explain difficult concepts in a simple way With nearly 97% of the planet&’s water held in the oceans, there is an incredible variety of creatures that call the ocean home. This mini-encyclopedia explores all the different marine habitats from tidal pools and salt marshes to coral reefs and ocean floor ridges, to name a few. Curious kids interested in the seven seas will also learn about how oceans are formed, what causes tsunamis and typhoons and how tidal waves are used to generate electricity. This beautifully illustrated reference guide is also the perfect introduction to ocean conservation. Young readers can explore the ways marine experts are working to ensure the survival of our oceans in the wake of global warming. Amazing photography paired with simple information makes Pocket Eyewitness Ocean perfect for all budding explorers!Dog Training (Idiot's Guides)
Par Liz Palika. 2013
Nothing is more exciting than bringing home a new puppy or dog. But without some basic training, a dog can…
turn life upside down. Idiot's Guides: Dog Training helps readers lay a solid, positive behavioral foundation for dogs of all ages and levels of prior training. Filled with full-color, step-by-step photos for housetraining, obedience, behavior modification, and more, this book is the fastest, easiest way to help a dog grow into a happy, well-behaved member of the family. And when the dog has mastered the basics, this book also shows readers some fun tricks to help owners and dogs enjoy their time together even more. The book includes the perfect balance between textual instruction and visual illustration to teach the essentials of dog training: Buying and using the right tools and gear. Establishing rapport and understanding with the dog. Housetraining easily and humanely. Learning the foundations of good behavior: come, sit, down, stay, leave it, walking on a leash, and more. Correcting bad behavior in a positive way and learning to behave well in special situations and with other dogs. Practicing some fun tricks to help the owner bond with their pet. An introduction to beginning AKC behavioral and competitive training.Dogs: Finding Your Forever (DK Handbooks)
Par David Alderton. 2010
An extensive guide to more than 300 dog breeds, with detailed entries featuring high-quality photography and precise text.The clearest and…
sharpest recognition guide to more than 300 dog breeds from around the world. Authoritative text, crystal-clear photography, and a systematic approach make this the most comprehensive and concise pocket guide to dogs of the world. Packed with more than 1,000 full-color photographs of over 300 dog breeds, this handy reference book is designed to cut through the process of identification and help you to recognize a breed quickly and easily. Expertly written and thoroughly vetted, each entry combines a precise description with annotated photographs to highlight the characteristics and distinguishing features of each breed, while bands provide at-a-glance facts for quick reference. The introduction traces the evolution of the domestic dog, explains the difference between pedigrees and non-pedigrees, looks at how breeds are classified, and examines their characteristics in detail. Designed to delight and inform dog lovers of all ages – new owners, established enthusiasts, and envious admirers eager to tell terriers apart – the DK Handbook: Dogs offers a quick, easy way to hone your knowledge of hounds.The Horse Encyclopedia (DK Pet Encyclopedias)
Par Elwyn Hartley Edwards. 2016
A stunning celebration of the equine world. This definitive visual guide to horses and ponies includes a list of over 150…
different breeds and types, including all those recognized by national horse societies. This stunning volume is the perfect reference guide for horse lovers of all ages!Inside the pages of this horse encyclopedia, you&’ll find: • A comprehensive horse compendium. • Expert care advice on keeping, feeding, grooming and caring for horses. • Panels on famous breeds, or individual horses, owners, riders or breeders. Everything about horses!From tiny ponies to heavy draft horses and speedy thoroughbreds, horses are among the most influential animals in human history. The Horse Encyclopedia explores the evolution and anatomy of the horse and its place in history, art and culture. Gorgeous photography of horse breeds worldwide is accompanied by knowledgeable text describing the origins, history and characteristics of a definitive list of horses and ponies. This animal encyclopedia also includes expert advice on horse care, including feeding and grooming and horse health.Love animals? Try our other animal encyclopedias!The Horse Encyclopedia explores all you need to know about horses and ponies in one dazzling volume — a must-have for any equine enthusiast! Other Definitive Visual Guide series titles include the Dog Encyclopedia and Cat Encyclopedia, stunning celebrations of your favorite pets!The Bat Book (Conservation for Kids)
Par Charlotte Milner. 2020
Go on an adventure in the shadows with award-winning author and illustrator Charlotte Milner.Discover why these mammals are essential to…
the world we live in, learn just how much they matter, why they are under threat, and what we can do to help. Bright, bold, and beautiful illustrations accompany fascinating fun facts about these furry flying mammals in this adorable kids' ebook.Did you know that there are two main groupings of bats, or that the bat is the only mammal that can fly? Children will be fascinated by the beautiful illustrations and learn plenty of bat facts on every page.From the way they fly, to how they communicate with each other, how bats hunt, and why they sleep upside-down, each of the world's 1,300 types of bat is unique and utterly fascinating. Bats are also incredibly important to the environment, from gobbling up pests to spreading seeds through the forests. They also pollinate over 500 different species of plants throughout the world, including fruits such as mangoes and bananas.A beautiful educational ebook with an important message. While learning about these elusive creatures, there are also fun activities for kids so they can learn how to support bats, including growing a bat-friendly garden to help them thrive. Bats make the world a better place, making this nature ebook for kids an essential tool in encouraging the protection of bats for generations to come. Following on from The Bee Book and The Sea Book, Charlotte Milner continues to highlight critical environmental issues faced by our planet. The Bat Book is perfect for teaching little animal-lovers all about these clever creatures who do so much for our world. Explore The Upside-Down World Of Bats!Discover how much they matter, why they are declining, and what we can do to help. This charming celebration of bats shows children just how extraordinary these animals are and is a reminder that it is up to us to care for our planet and its creatures.It's perfect for school projects about bats, mammals, ecology, or endangered animals. It also cleverly uses the subject to cover broader topics such as plant reproduction, ecosystems, and more. The Bat Book may be small, but it is mighty.Find out more about natures secret friends, like:- Where bats live- What bats look like- Why bats are important- Growing a bat-friendly garden- Myths about bats and much, much more!This delightful book is one of three children's books on conservation and includes The Sea Book and The Bee Book for your little ones to enjoy.DK Readers: Ape Adventures (DK Readers Level 3)
Par Catherine Chambers. 2008
Ape Adventures recounts various actual ape-human interactions, highlighting our complex relationship to these fascinating creatures.DK Readers is a multi-level learning-to-read…
program combining DK's highly visual style with appealing stories at five graduated levels. Stunning photographs and engaging, age-appropriate stories are guaranteed to capture a child's interest while developing reading skills and general knowledge. DK Readers allow progression from stories for beginning readers with simple sentences and word repetition through to stories with rich vocabulary and more challenging sentence structure for proficient readers. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with leading literacy experts.Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about how and why wild animals live in groups…
with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 3: Wild Animal Groups will introduce kids to a parade of animal groups and the unusual words for them—including packs, swarms, herds, towers, and prides—and is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:- Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.- Building knowledge while progressing key Grades 3 and 4 reading skills.- Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as wild animals, animal groups, and environments.- Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been leveled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there&’s something for all children&’s interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the Common Core Standards. Children will love powering up their nonfiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Level 3 titles are visually engaging, full of fun facts about exciting topics, and motivate children to improve their nonfiction reading skills. Perfect for children ages 8 to 10 (Grades 3 and 4) who are newly independent readers ready to advance.Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about tigers with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled…
to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 2: Save the Tigers will introduce kids to these amazing big cats—including fun facts about where they live, how they use their senses, and how we can help to protect them—and is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:- Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.- Building knowledge while progressing key Grades 2 and 3 reading skills.- Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as big cats, endangered species, and other animals- Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been leveled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there&’s something for all children&’s interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the Common Core Standards. Children will love powering up their nonfiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Level 2 are visually engaging and expand subject knowledge and vocabulary for young readers who want to learn more about the world around them. Perfect to help children ages 7 to 9 (Grades 2 and 3) beginning to read independently.Baby: Baa Baa! (Chunky Baby)
Par Dk. 2012
Perfect for reading aloud and encouraging early word recognition, this new DK series is great for babies who love to…
explore shapes and colors. From woolly lambs to fluffy chicks, Baby: Baa Baa! contains cuddly animals that babies would see on a farm.DK Super Readers Level 2 Sloths (DK Super Readers)
Par Dk. 2023
Hang out with the sleepy sloth! Make reading your superpower with DK&’s beautiful, leveled nonfiction.Use your reading superpowers to learn…
all about the world&’s slowest animal, the sloth - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress.Sloths is a beautifully designed reader all about the animal known for its laziness. How does it hang upside down for so long, what does it eat, and where does it poop?The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about this unique South-Central American creature, the sloth.How to Build LEGO Animals: Go on a Journey to Become a Better Builder (How to Build LEGO)
Par Jessica Farrell, Hannah Dolan. 2023
Discover how to build your own awesome LEGO® Animals!Be inspired by 30 incredible LEGO animals, from a roaring lion to…
a multi-colored turtle. Embark on an imaginative building journey as the models get more challenging through the book. Each animal idea is broken down into three, four, or five important building steps.Learn essential building techniques to create claws and teeth, legs and tails, textures and colors and much more, for your own wonderful creations.You can build anything! ©2023 The LEGO Group.