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Get to know more than 100 of the world&’s favorite dinosaurs and other prehistoric life forms with this essential illustrated…
introduction.This must-have first book on dinosaurs and other ancient creatures is filled with beautiful illustrations and storybook text on every page, perfect for early readers who want to know more about the life that once roamed our planet. The Bedtime Book of Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life includes the earliest life that appeared in the ocean, to the giant dinosaurs, and the wonderfully weird mammals that followed them. Children aged 3-5 can discover a huge variety of organisms that are shown within the three chapters, which cover the Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic eras. With old favorites, such as Tyrannosaurus and Triceratops, as well as new discoveries, including Yi and Changmiania, there is something for every young fan of the primeval world.Inside the pages of this exciting dinosaur book, you&’ll find:- An introduction to the essential information about each prehistoric species in a friendly, accessible way.- Beautiful and accurate illustrations combined with introductory reference text about a wide variety of dinosaurs and other ancient plants and animals.- Engaging text for young children that can be read aloud – perfect for parents, carers, and children to enjoy at bedtime. - A one-hit introduction to prehistoric life, featuring more than 100 animals - an essential addition to every 3–5 year old&’s library.This exciting dinosaur guide helps to develop an early understanding of the prehistoric world for little ones and clearly explains the key features of each animal or plant, as well as how to say their names. A timeless gift book, this is a must-have for parents, carers, and educators who want to introduce core dinosaur knowledge at a young age in a fun and engaging way.A fun, fact-filled dive into the world of dinosaurs for kids-packed full of brilliant images.All the basics of these amazing…
creatures are covered in this beautiful and informative book on dinosaurs. Anatomy, along with habitat and behavior, and lots of fascinating facts about dinosaurs that every child will just love reading about. See how they survived all over the world, and how these prehistoric creatures adapted to their ancient habitats. Alongside, in between, and on top of all that, Everything You Need to Know About Dinosaurs also provides ideas for things to make, games to play, quizzes, and amazing facts to share with friends. Every spread is self-contained to make this a dip-into book with a difference. From the very first page it combines little-known information with engaging text and innovative, high-quality design.It's everything you need to know, and everything you want to find out.Created in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution and packed with fun facts on fossils, amphibians, sea creatures, woolly mammoths, Neanderthals,…
insects and more, Dinosaur! will intrigue readers and provide an experience that will redefine natural history for kids. The lost world of velociraptor, stegosaurus, allosaurus, and other prehistoric monsters come to life as never seen before in Dinosaur! Packed with photorealistic computer generated images, detailed cross-sections and cutaways revealing the inner workings of dinosaurs, simple annotations, and clear concise definitions explaining each dinosaur and prehistoric beast at a glance — Dinosaur! revives the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous Eras and brings young readers into the action. Supports the Common Core State Standards.A Dinosaur's Day: Deinonychus Goes Hunting (A dinosaur's Day Ser.)
Par Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia. 2023
Embark on a prehistoric journey with this board book of fun stories and incredible facts about dinosaurs.Introducing A Dinosaur&’s Day:…
Deinonychus Goes Hunting - a story time adventure that teaches kids exciting facts about dinosaurs. Go on an adventure with a young deinonychus as it searches for food, gets caught in a storm, and learns to climb trees with its big claws.Packed with beautiful pictures and compelling facts, this dinosaur book helps children aged 3-6 to learn about the deinonychus species through images, pronunciation guides, and amazing facts and figures. Little dinosaur lovers can join Deinonychus on a quest to find food and hunt down prey in the mighty Jurassic world.A Dinosaur&’s Day: Deinonychis Goes Hunting… Helps children learn about dinosaurs in this beautiful picture book format.Teaches readers dinosaur facts and behaviour in a very natural way.Includes a non-fiction section about the dinosaur species following the story.Features bright, colorful pages with an engaging narrative.Has clear and fun text to help children learn and engage easily.Teach children about different prehistoric species in this educational dinosaur book through a fun and engaging story and vibrant images. This fantastic dinosaur interactive book is perfect for pre-reading toddlers, and children just learning to read. Little ones can enjoy the spectacular scenery in the Jurassic world along the way, as Deinonychus climbs, feasts and flees. Complete the seriesThis delightful dinosaur book is part of the A Dinosaur&’s Day series of board books for babies and toddlers from DK Books and also includes A Dinosaur&’s Day: Diplodocus Finds Its Family.Travel back in time and meet the incredible creatures of the prehistoric world with this children's educational book about dinosaurs.Welcome…
to the world of dinosaurs! From the Stegosaurus to the Tyrannosaurus-rex, get ready to dig into the past and bring dinosaurs to life with this dino-mite encyclopedia for children!Inside the pages of this dinosaur book for children, you'll discover: - Full of modern, colorful and detailed illustrations with a distinct "gamer" style design. - Jam-packed with essential facts and figures on more than 200 different species. - Special features about dinosaur diet, habitat, communication and more. - Action-packed Battle Up! spreads show which dinosaurs would win in a fight. - Extra reference spreads are packed with information, teaching children about prehistoric plants, dinosaur diets, flying reptiles and much, much more.- Incredible double spread images of dinosaurs in situ are interspersed throughout the book.This superb fact-packed dinosaur reference book contains everything you've ever wanted to know about dinosaurs of every shape and size! Learn how to tell the difference between carnivores and herbivores or the Jurassic and Triassic periods. With details on dinosaur habitats, dinosaurs of the sea and sky, prehistoric beasts, and who would win in a battle, you will be able to answer any question on how the world was 250 million years ago.The chapters are divided chronologically and contain a list of more than 200 different species of dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures. Each animal profile is packed with vital statistics, unique facts about dinosaurs, and a size chart comparing them to humans, so you will be able to see how you shape up to these Triassic titans. Perfect for dino-lovers age 6 and up, Dinosaur Ultimate Handbook will help cultivate the paleontologists of tomorrow!From Confucius and Plato to Karl Marx and Noam Chomsky, this book brings together more than 100 illustrated biographies of…
the world's great philosophers.Introduced with a stunning portrait of each featured philosopher, the biographies trace the ideas, friendships, loves, and rivalries that inspired the great thinkers and influenced their work, providing revealing insights into what drove them to question the meaning of life and come up with new ways of understanding the world and the history of ideas.Lavishly illustrated with photographs and paintings of philosophers, their homes, friends, studies, and their personal belongings, together with pages from original manuscripts, first editions, and correspondence, this book introduces the key ideas, themes, and working methods of each featured individual, setting their ideas within a wider historical and cultural context. Charting the development of ideas across the centuries in both the East and West, from ancient Chinese philosophy to the work of contemporary thinkers, Philosophers provides a compelling glimpse into the personal lives, loves, and influences of the great philosophers as they probed into life's big ideas.Big Book of Dinosaurs (DK Big Books)
Par Dk. 2015
Get ready to roar with this updated edition of DK's beloved Big Book of Dinosaurs Dinosaurs fascinate young children, and…
this colorful catalog of those mysterious creatures from the past will keep even toddlers entertained for hours. Children will love spotting and learning to name all the different dinosaurs--from the fierce, meat-eating Tyrannosaurus and the long-necked, plant-eating Diplodocus to the armor-plated Stegosaurus and the tiny, hen-sized Compsognathus.DK Life Stories: Gandhi (DK Life Stories)
Par Diane Bailey. 2019
In this kids' biography, discover the inspiring life story of Mohandas Gandhi, whose teachings of compassion and non-violence helped to…
win his country's freedom.Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born at a time when his home country was choked under the oppression of British rule. Many thought that violence was the only way to fight back, but Gandhi disagreed. Instead, he successfully used his teachings of non-violence and civil disobedience to win his country's freedom, and to promote his philosophy of peace and equality. In this biography for kids ages 8-12, see how Gandhi--called Mahatma, or "great soul," by his many followers--changed the world through his words and deeds, which still resonate worldwide today. DK Life Stories go beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, fun facts, maps, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes this series perfect for school reports and projects. Each book also includes an author's introduction letter, a glossary, and an index.We Go High: How 30 Women of Colour Achieved Greatness against all Odds
Par Nicole Ellis. 2022
Follow the life lessons of 30 remarkable women of color who are making their mark on society and culture. "When…
you are struggling and you start thinking about giving up, I want you to remember something ... and that is the power of hope." -Michelle Obama (White House speech, 2017) We Go High brings together the inspiring stories, motivational quotes, and personal philosophies of 30 influential women of color who have sought to overcome challenges in their lives. From activists to scientists, artists to sporting icons, each woman's story is different-but all have in common a deep-seated resilience to fight against the prejudices and barriers to success that women of color face on a daily basis. The book features political powerhouses such as Kamala Harris and Stacey Abrams, as well as businesswomen like Arundhati Bhattacharya and Angelica Ross, and writers Michaela Coel and Amanda Gorman. With 30 stunning, specially commissioned portraits, We Go High not only celebrates these remarkable women's achievements, but uncovers the personal beliefs, attitudes, and determination that drive them.DK Readers L3: Helen Keller (DK Readers Level 3)
Par Leslie Garrett. 2013
In this new Level 3 Reader, the captivating story of Helen Keller unfolds. Children able to read on their own…
will be eager to delve in, learning more about Helen's life, from her early days as a deaf and mute infant, to those as an adult who achieved great academic success in spite of her challenges.Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Life (DK Handbooks)
Par Dk. 2021
A comprehensive pocket guide to dinosaurs and prehistoric animals and the world they inhabited millions of years ago. Packed with…
more than seven hundred full-color illustrations, this definitive pocket guide paints a vivid portrait of extraordinary dinosaurs and prehistoric animals, and the ecosystems they lived in millions of years ago. This guide features authoritative text, crystal-clear illustrations, and a straightforward approach to revealing the fascinating lives and habitats of dinosaurs, pterosaurs, marine reptiles, and prehistoric beasts. The introductory section explains classification systems, geological timelines, the evolution of the dinosaurs, and how fossils form and are discovered by paleontologists. For ease of reference, the main body of the book is divided into three sections: the Precambrian and Paleozoic eras, when animals first began evolving; the Mesozoic era, which saw the flourishing and eventual extinction of the dinosaurs; and the Cenozoic era, when giant mammals walked the Earth. Each section is broken down into its geological time periods, and, within these, the species are organized according to habitat--whether they lived on land, in the water, or in the air.There are detailed profiles of 200 dinosaurs and other ancestors of modern animals. Each entry combines a precise, jargon-free description with full-color illustrations, skeletons, and replica models, annotated to showcase the unique features of the species. Maps show where each animal's fossils have been found, and many profiles are supported by photographs to show actual excavation sites.DK Readers L3: Helen Keller (DK Readers Level 3)
Par Leslie Garrett. 2013
In this new Level 3 Reader, the captivating story of Helen Keller unfolds. Children able to read on their own…
will be eager to delve in, learning more about Helen's life, from her early days as a deaf and mute infant, to those as an adult who achieved great academic success in spite of her challenges.Everyone loves dinosaurs! Make reading in English and Spanish your superpower with DK&’s beautiful, leveled bilingual nonfiction.Use your bilingual reading…
superpowers to learn all about dinosaurs - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. Meet the Dinosaurs — Conoce los dinosaurios is a beautifully designed reader about everyone&’s favorite fascinating animals. 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 in Spanish and English. Children will love to find out about the biggest, the noisiest, the fastest and the funniest dinosaurs, and impress their friends with fun-to-say dinosaur names.Todo lo que necesitas saber sobre dinosaurios, reptiles marinos y mamíferos del pasado se encuentra en esta increíble enciclopedia prehistórica…
para niños. Con más de 1000 imágenes y curiosidades fascinantes, El libro de los dinosaurios recopila para los lectores más jóvenes los detalles más increíbles sobre estos animales. Este entretenido libro en español para niños contiene un alto contenido en conocimiento que ha sido acumulado a lo largo de los años por múltiples investigaciones realizadas alrededor del mundo. Nos cuenta sobre antiguos y recientes descubrimientos prehistóricos importantes, tales como el increíble hallazgo de un dinosaurio de hace 110 millones de años llamado Nodosaurio, o los dinosaurios con plumas que han sido recientemente desenterrados en China. Contiene imágenes en color que muestran al detalle cómo eran los dinosaurios. Incluye fotografías de espectaculares huesos fosilizados y reconstrucciones digitales realistas, abordando todas las formas de vida existentes durante la Prehistoria.Viaje al pasado. Los dinosaurios en la Prehistoria.¿Somos conscientes de la asombrosa variedad de vida que existe en nuestro planeta? La variedad es tan rica que aún se descubren nuevos organismos. Los científicos han catalogado más de dos millones de especies, y es probable que haya más por descubrir. Pero estas son solo una pequeña parte de las que hubo en la Tierra en el pasado. Si retrocediéramos en el tiempo 100 millones de años, estaríamos rodeados por tantos animales y plantas diferentes como hoy, pero –a menos que hubiéramos leído este libro para niños en español antes – no reconoceríamos ninguno de ellos.Esta enciclopedia de dinosaurios muestra como estos increíbles animales fueron aniquilados en una catástrofe global hace 66 millones de años. Pero sus fósiles sobreviven, junto con otros que muestran, sin duda alguna, que muchos de sus parientes más pequeños y con plumas podían volar. Sumérgete en este libro infantil y descubre cuáles de ellos pudieron sobrevivir al desastre para surgir en la nueva era como pájaros. Aprecia cómo los fósiles no solo nos hablan de la vida en el pasado lejano, sino que también pueden revelar datos asombrosos sobre los animales que vemos cada día a nuestro alrededor.El libro de los dinosaurios muestra la evolución de los animales a lo largo de la historia en 6 magníficos capítulos: - Antes de los dinosaurios - La era de los dinosaurios - Dinosaurios voladores - Pterosaurios - El mundo marino - La llegada de los mamíferosEl libro de los dinosaurios es una enciclopedia infantil que forma parte de la colección de aprendizaje y desarrollo de la editorial DK, donde destacan grandes libros en español para niños y jóvenes.DK Adventures: A Big Dig Adventure! (DK Adventures)
Par Catherine Chambers. 2015
What child wouldn't be fascinated with a book about dinosaurs AND the Wild West? Your child will learn about both…
through DK Adventures: Dinosaur Hunters, a book that teaches facts about dinosaur bones and the Wild West through story. DK Adventures books combine story and visual elements to appeal to both avid readers and visual learners. Kids might not even realize they're learning at all! In DK Adventures: Dinosaur Hunters, our time travelers find themselves caught up in the rivalry between dinosaur bone hunters Othniel Marsh and Edward Cope. They have to use critical thinking and historical knowledge to decide whether to interfere with scientific discovery or leave well enough alone. DK Adventures: Dinosaur Hunters is Wild West adventure of cowboys and Indians, steam trains — and dinosaurs! DK Adventures is a book series that reluctant readers can enjoy as much as bookworms do! This series combines captivating, fictional stories with nonfiction facts to encourage learning and engagement in your child. The stories keep children interested, and the facts teach critical skills and knowledge — the fiction and nonfiction elements work together to keep each child's interest high, to build knowledge, and to enrich the narrative reading experience with fascinating background information. These books are filled with information, but the stories make them incredibly readable. DK Adventures are available in a range of kid-friendly topics, including dinosaurs, cars, and the human body, and each book supports Common Core State Standards and literacy skills.Eyewitness Fossil (DK Eyewitness)
Par Dk. 2023
A visual and informative guide to fossils, now revised and updated in the relaunched DK Eyewitness Books format.Get up close…
and personal and be an eyewitness to our prehistoric world through fossilized shells, skulls, teeth, plants, and, of course, skeletons with DK Eyewitness Books: Fossil. Discover the most precious fossils in the world; see how fossils form; find out how early historians and scientists used fossils; and learn how you can become a paleontologist with the included fossil guide.DK Eyewitness Books: Fossil unlocks our prehistoric world.Series Overview: Each revised Eyewitness book retains the stunning artwork and photography from the groundbreaking original series, but the text has been reduced and reworked to speak more clearly to younger readers. Still on every colorful page: vibrant annotated photographs and the integrated text-and-pictures approach that makes Eyewitness a perennial favorite of parents, teachers, and school-age kids.DK Life Stories: Harriet Tubman (DK Life Stories)
Par Kitson Jazynka. 2019
Discover the inspirational tale of this revolutionary abolitionist, Harriet Tubman.Journey back in time to the hardship days of American slavery,…
where slaves were brutally prosecuted daily and yearned for their freedom. Uncover the heroic tale of Harriet Tubman, an inspirational and fearless abolitionist who helped many slaves secure their freedom in this gripping and educational children&’s biography.This motivational history book uncovers the trials and tribulations of Harriet Tubman&’s life story, and teaches children about the atrocities of that period, endurance and bravery of the human character. Here&’s what&’s inside: • The story is the driver here. Follow Harriet&’s tale chapter by chapter as the author unveils not just the facts, but also what Harriet was thinking and feeling — when appropriate, in her own words. There are 12 chapters in total • Full-page quotes and photo galleries scattered throughout the book keep the momentum going, helping reluctant readers along as they navigate this chaptered book • Authors are carefully chosen to ensure the voice and tone are exactly right A force to be reckoned with; Harriet Tubman was a nurse, scout, and advisor during the American Civil War. Harriet co-led the Combahee River Raid, in which 700 slaves were freed. After the war, she continued with her revolutionary plights and became involved in the fight that allowed women the right to vote, and opened a retirement home for sick and elderly African Americans. This biography contains full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations that complement the age-appropriate narrative text to create an engaging book that children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, maps, inspiring quotes and other nonfiction text features add extra depth. The convenient, easy-to-follow reference section at the back of the book makes this a great resource for children, teachers and librarians.DK Life Stories biography series goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true-life stories of history&’s most interesting people. Each book includes an author&’s introduction letter as well as a glossary, timeline, family tree, quiz and index. Add Life Stories: Anne Frank or Life Stories: Martin Luther King Jr. to your collection!Travel back in time and get up close and personal with the biggest, fastest, and strangest creatures that ever roamed…
the earth.Take a dip with the plesiosaur that&’s bigger than a bus, race the dinosaur that&’s faster than a galloping horse, and grin at the big cat with teeth that are longer than daggers. Prepare to be amazed as more than 40 incredible prehistoric creatures come roaring back to life in stunning CGI reconstructions. Alongside the amazing images, Super Dinosaur is packed with incredible facts about these extraordinary creatures. Did you know that the fearsome Tyrannosaurus has the most powerful bite of any land animal that has ever lived? Or that the bizarre Amargasaurus had spines that stuck out 60 cm (24 in) from its neck? Or perhaps you fancy your chances in a staring competition with Temnodontosaurus – just be warned, its eyes are 25 cm (9.8 in) wide! Features on fascinating fossils and the latest scientific techniques will show you exactly how paleontologists piece together information about how dinosaurs would have looked and lived.The perfect read for children aged 9 and over, this brilliant and informative guide will appeal to budding dinosaur experts of all ages.Who&’s ready for a round-the-world trip of epic dinosaur proportions? Pack your bags, and let&’s go!On this adventure, you&’ll travel…
back in time to see more than 40 dinosaurs come to life! The geography book for kids explores each continent, revealing fossil sites and stories on every map. A unique children&’s atlas that brings weird and wonderful prehistoric animals into your living room! It includes: • Each chapter explores a continent, showing where dinosaurs appeared at a given time. • Connects each dinosaur to a period — Triassic, Jurassic or Cretaceous. • Specially commissioned maps and 3D locator globes link the prehistoric world to the present-day. • Stunning double-page spreads show dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals in dynamic scenes. • Perfect for children ages 9 and up who want to know more about dinosaurs, ice age animals and other prehistoric creatures. • A face-to-face experience with fearsome dinosaurs! Inside the pages of this children&’s educational book, you&’ll get to stare down a T-Rex in North America, watch out for Velociraptors' slashing claws in the Gobi Desert and trek across the Siberian tundra! You&’ll also discover the answers to fascinating questions about dinosaurs. Which plant-eater weighed as much as five elephants? Where was mighty Tyrannosaurus the ultimate hunter?Using specially commissioned maps, the dinosaur atlas for kids reveal the prehistoric world as never before! A modern 3D globe next to each map helps you understand the arrangement of the continents over time and why paleontologists find fossils where they do. The fully updated edition includes the most up-to-date theories and discoveries of dinosaur science, alongside stunning CGI illustrations and maps of all the major fossil sites around the world.Dinosaur and Other Prehistoric Creatures Atlas is so much more than just a book filled with cool maps, stats and fun facts for kids, it&’s also a vital source of learning — perfect for children to dip into for school projects! Look out for more titles in this series from DK. Discover planet Earth as you've never seen it before in What's Where on Earth?Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the people who have dedicated their lives to…
finding out about dinosaurs with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 4: Dinosaur Detectives will introduce kids to everything they need to know about investigating dinosaurs–including who unlocked the secrets of fossils, how dinosaurs became extinct, and the modern-day scientific equipment used in the quest to understand these incredible animals–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 4 and 5 reading skills.- Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as dinosaurs, fossils, and science.- 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 4 titles are visually engaging, full of fun facts, and challenge young readers to broaden their subject knowledge while practising nonfiction reading skills. Perfect for children ages 9 to 11 (Grades 4 and 5) who are confident readers ready for a challenge.