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Discover the story of &“us&” — from the dawn of human history up to the world we live in today.This…
visually stunning history encyclopedia for children takes you on an epic fact-packed journey through the past. Explore historical events through vivid illustrations and engaging explanations.Inside the pages of this fascinating history book for kids ages 10-14, you&’ll find: • Gorgeous images of objects, paintings and landscapes that bring history to life. • In-depth information using targeted captions and annotation. • Supporting artwork panels allow for a deeper understanding. • Comprehensive historical reference. Welcome to the SI Explanatorium. Take a look inside to reveal how history works! From the evolution and migrations of early humans to the rise and fall of great empires like Ancient Rome and the Aztecs, this history reference book shows you the major turning points in history.Get the inside track on wars and conflict, including European knights, Japanese samurai, Inca warriors and the major clashes of World War I, World War II, the Cold War, the War on Terror and so much more. It&’s the perfect children&’s visual encyclopedia for young history buffs.There are more SI Explanatoriums to explore! Get closer to nature than you&’ve ever been before with SI Explanatorium of Nature and see the world of science come to life with SI Explanatorium of Science.DK Adventures: Secrets of the Cave (DK Adventures)
Par Dk. 2015
If your child is interested in early humans, hunters and gatherers, or ancient methods of hunting, DK Adventures: Secrets of…
the Cave will be a fascinating adventure that teaches history and science, too. We combine facts and pictures with a compelling story that appeals to both avid readers and visual learners. With the fun story and complementary facts of DK Adventures: Secrets of the Cave, kids may not realize they're learning at all! In this story, we step back in time to the days of early hunters and gatherers of nearly 20,000 years ago. Jason wants to be a great hunter like his father — but will he be ready to seek out and hunt the stag alone? Inspired by the cave paintings of Lascaux, France, this story helps children sense the danger of the hunt and experience the drama of the shaman-trance rituals of an ancient world where surviving every day is an adventure. Through story, children learn about ancient hunting tools, animals, and cave paintings. 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.iOpener: Encyclopedia of Early Peoples (iOpeners)
Par Richard C. Lawrence. 2005
This mini-encyclopedia covers key terms and topics about early peoples and their cultures, artifacts, locations, and practices. Timelines, maps, and…
photographs bring the subject to life, while a glossary, an index, and discussion questions aid in reading comprehension. Grade: 6Subject: World CulturesGenre: Reference Comprehension Skill/Strategy: Identify Text Organization and StructureDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA): 60Guided Reading Level: VLexile Level: 980L DK'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, math and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.Disney Ideas Book: More than 100 Disney Crafts, Activities, and Games
Par Dk, Elizabeth Dowsett. 2018
Bring your love of Disney to life with more than 100 amazing and creative projects and activities.The perfect rainy-day gift…
for kids who love Disney and enjoy crafting. Let their imaginations run wild with more than 100 enchanting Disney inspired arts and crafts, party games, puzzles, papercraft and many more fun and practical activities. With stunning photography and clear step-by-step instructions, the Disney Ideas Book guides you through each exciting project, from growing grass hair on Frozen trolls and creating The Lion King animal masks to crafting festive Mickey Mouse hanging decorations and Winnie the Pooh party hats. There are top tips on every page to help make your creations a success, with handy templates provided at the back of the book. Featuring family favourite characters from animation and live-action movies and TV, including Frozen, Toy Story, Moana, Inside Out and Cinderella.From ancient history to modern times, journey through the past with this picture-packed encyclopedia of curiosities. A museum in a…
book, this collection of treasures from the past brings history to life, from Stone-Age tools to smartphones. Children will love to explore galleries of intriguing objects from ancient civilizations, bygone eras, and breakthrough moments, to understand how the modern world has been influenced by the past. With more than 1,000 extraordinary images of items big and small, kids aged 9-12 will love poring over the pages of Our World in Pictures: The History Book. Glimpse the treasures of the past on every page and learn the fascinating stories of those who came before us! Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore:- Striking and detailed diagrams, drawings, and illustrations on every page. - Chapter introductions give context to each historical era.- Picture galleries showcase collections of historical objects from around the world.- Explores the major cultures and civilizations of each era, and common historical themes such as warfare and trade.Marvel at the jewelery created in ancient empires. Discover the treasures that traveled along the Silk Road from East Asia to Europe. Uncover the gadgets used by spies during World War II and the Cold War. Find all this and more in this history encyclopedia, featuring at-a-glance panels that provide a quick reference to all the stats, making it an ideal combination of colorful diagrams and informative text boxes. The easy-to-read text is accessible for kids aged 9-12, yet can be enjoyed by the entire family, making this enthralling children&’s encyclopedia a beautiful and educational gift that can be passed down through generations.Learn all about the world one picture at a time!If you like Our World in Pictures: The History Book then why not complete the collection? Part of the highly visual Our World In Pictures series, avid readers can become vehicle virtuosos with Cars, Trains, Ships and Planes, journey across the globe with Countries, Cultures, People & Places and become palaeontologists with The Dinosaur Book.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.Pocket Genius: Ancient Rome is filled with bite-sized chunks of information that make learning about the Roman Empire even more…
fun. Find out what Romans ate at their banquets and what bloody spectacles they watched at the arena. Read about cruel emperors and brave gladiators and how Romans built their roads, aqueducts, palaces, and temples, and use the catalog entries to find out fast facts about everything to do with the Romans — from their gods and goddesses to their toys, games, and musical instruments. Packed with amazing encyclopedic stats, engaging photographs and facts, Pocket Genius: Ancient Rome explores the empire that dominated Europe and the Middle East for more than 500 years. Full of instant information, the Pocket Genius series features a fresh and striking design that is sure to appeal to the middle grade audience. Supports the Common Core State Standards.The Met 5000 Years of Awesome Objects: A History of Art for Children (DK The Met)
Par Aaron Rosen, Susie Hodge, Susie Brooks, Mary Richards. 2023
Imagine having 5,000 of human history&’s most amazing artefacts at your fingertips!Go on a trip through the famous Metropolitan Museum…
of Art without ever leaving your home! Prepare to explore the treasures of the world&’s civilizations—from ancient Egyptian amulets, Mayan jewelry, and prehistoric tools—to Medieval tapestries, Renaissance suits of armor, and modern-day baseball cards. Each page brings you closer to the past as you learn about the people of different ages through the objects they left behind. Discover hand-picked highlights of the museum&’s huge collection as you travel through history, one incredible object at a time.This book combines exclusive Met photography with colorful and quirky illustrations in a resource that parents can trust, with a design that kids will love. © The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New YorkUltimate LEGO Star Wars
Par Andrew Becraft, Chris Malloy. 2017
The definitive guide to the LEGO® Star Wars™ universe, showcasing the vast collection of LEGO Star Wars sets and minifigures…
released over the last 20 years.This is a complete, unrivaled encyclopedia of the LEGO Star Wars theme. Fans will have an all-encompassing companion to the LEGO Star Wars cultural phenomenon. Produced in large format and featuring beautiful imagery, this is an indispensable guide for young fans and a stunning reference work for adults. With behind-the-scenes material, it tells the complete story of LEGO Star Wars, from the earliest concepts in the late 1990s to the creation of the most recent sets for The Force Awakens™ and Rogue One™. Created with the LEGO Star Wars team.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. © 2017 The LEGO Group. Produced by Dorling Kindersley under license from the LEGO Group.© & TM 2017 Lucasfilm Ltd.This nonfiction chapter book about gladiators is chock-full of bite-size facts, black-and-white photographs, and CGI illustrations to dazzle and engage…
even the most reluctant reader.The exhilarating world of gladiators might seem intimidating, but Microbites: Gladiators brings kids face to face with these famous fighters in a manageable way, sharing chunks of information on need-to-know topics like different battle styles, Roman referees, gods and temples, and other aspects of life inside the Colosseum. Illustrations and photographs accent nearly every page, while highlighted text calls out important takeaways about each chapter topic, revealing new details about this pulse-racing piece of Ancient Roman history. For further learning, kids can turn to the book's eight-page reference section, where they'll find a gladiator glossary, a historical timeline, and a list of the most notable Roman emperors. Whether they're new to Ancient Rome or seasoned pros, readers will find plenty of fascinating facts to chew on in Microbites: Gladiators.DK's Microbites series takes daunting nonfiction topics and transforms them into easy-to-digest, mini-guides on kids' favorite subjects from history, science, and the natural world. Packed with eye-catching illustrations, detailed photographs, and the latest scientific research on everything from dinosaurs to mummies, the Microbites series encourages a healthy reading appetite in kids ages 8 through 12, and will leave them hungry to learn more.LEGO Life Hacks: 50 Cool Ideas to Make Your LEGO Bricks Work for You!
Par Julia March. 2021
Get ready to hack your life, LEGO style!This ebook is bursting with more than 50 smart ideas to streamline your…
life and accessorize your space. You'll find stationery hacks help you organize your desk, cool ideas to make the most of your tech, and gadgets to blitz your boring chores. From a speaker that amplifies your phone, a weekly planner made of LEGO bricks, and a catapult that flings paper into the wastepaper basket, these ideas will make your LEGO bricks work for you. Discover ways to personalize your living space, from photo frames to brick-built houseplants, plus smart ways to display your favorite LEGO builds and minifigures. These creative ideas will inspire you to use your LEGO bricks in awesome new ways. With amazing images, easy to follow step-by-step instructions, and handy tips for further building, this ebook will take your building to the next level. ©2021 The LEGO Group.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.The Ancient Worlds Atlas (DK Pictorial Atlases)
Par Dk. 2023
From the first cities of Sumer to the empire of the Incas, travel around the world and through 5,000 years…
of history in this illustrated guide to see where and how ancient peoples lived.From North America to New Zealand, this book takes you on a trip around the world and through history to visit ancient cities and empires, showing who lived where and explaining the unique features of each civilization.The Ancient Worlds Atlas is a pictorial guide to past civilizations, covering big history topics for curious kids aged 9-12 years. What was it like to live in the crowded city of Rome? Why did the Egyptians build pyramids? When did Samurai warriors first ride into battle? How did sailors first navigate the Pacific Ocean? Which Chinese emperor has a palace with 1,000 bedrooms? Find out the answers to these fascinating questions and much more in this lavishly illustrated guide to past civilizations. This fascinating children&’s book about ancient civilizations contains: - A visual guide to where our forebears lived, putting their lifestyles into context of where they lived and at what time.- An engaging, fact-packed, and educational book for children - especially those interested in history, ethnography, archaeology, and classics.- A timeline at the end of the book which traces the major events, battles, people, and inventions covered in the guide.- A stunning, retro illustration style combined with modern fonts that creates a fun and unique approach to this topic.Russell Barnett&’s hand-drawn illustrations literally put the past on map, showing where and why the world&’s great cities grew and how archaeological evidence has provided clues to the past. With stunning illustrations throughout, this large format book makes an appealing gift for young historians that will take pride of place on any bookshelf.Cardboard Activity Lab (DK Activity Lab)
Par Jemma Westing. 2023
Discover plenty of creative crafts you can do using cardboard in this activity book bursting with exciting ideas!With 25 amazing…
projects to inspire young creators, this fun activity book encourages children to get creative by transforming everyday materials into incredible objects.Children aged 9-12 will love getting involved in exciting projects with Cardboard Activity Lab, which features great photography, succinct step-by-step instructions, and rigorous attention to detail. Young artists, architects, and builders can create fantastic games and toys, with a clear How it Works explanation for each project. From paint and glue to cardboard boxes and tubes, every project is made with affordable and easy-to-find materials.This fun DIY book for children features: - A bunch of ideas to encourage creativity in children and develop skills relating to engineering, art and design.- A number of hands-on activities using easy-to-source materials to reduce household waste.- Easy-to-follow instructions which helps kids to build new skills.- Fun craft projects that will encourage readers to think creatively, whether at home or school.Get crafty with cardboard and create something amazing using everyday materials that can be found around the home or easily sourced. This craft book is full of fun activities that parents and kids can enjoy making together. Using household items, construct an entire city complete with skyscrapers and transport systems, or a sci-fi robot costume for you and your friends!The Dinosaur Book (DK Our World in Pictures)
Par Dk, John Woodward. 2018
Packed with more than 1,000 incredible images and full of fascinating facts, this beautiful children&’s encyclopedia will bring young readers…
face to face with some of the most incredible creatures ever to exist!Did you know that archeologists recently discovered the fossils of a 110 million-year-old dinosaur named Nodosaur, as well as some remarkable feathered dinosaurs that were recently unearthed in China? Well, now you do! Explore everything you need to know about dinosaurs, pterosaurs, marine reptiles, and mammals in this stunning dinosaur encyclopedia for children aged 9-12. Featuring fossil fragments, full skeletons, and CGI renderings of dinosaurs – from the deadly Tyrannosaurus to the plant-eating Diplodocus, armored fish to giant millipedes and terrifying sharks and so much more, this dazzling dinosaur book is a must-have volume for young dinosaur enthusiasts. Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore:- Striking and detailed diagrams, drawings and illustrations on every page- A highly visual approach to learning- Ideal combination of colorful diagrams with infographic text boxes- Featuring amazing close-ups and CGI reconstructions of prehistoric scenes.- In association with The Smithsonian InstitutionCovering all forms of prehistoric life, from the first primitive invertebrates to the earliest mammals, this kids dinosaur book provides young readers with essential background information about the geological periods, evolution and extinction, and every aspect of dinosaur science! The striking illustrations, photographs and diagrams featured throughout provide an optimum visual learning experience for both children and adults alike, accompanied by an array of fun facts all about your favorite fierce dinosaurs, and some lesser-known species too. This dinosaur encyclopedia includes at-a-glance panels that provide a quick reference to all the stats, making it an ideal combination of colorful diagrams and infographic text boxes, with easy-to-read accessible text for readers aged 9-12, yet can be enjoyed by the entire family, making this enthralling children&’s encyclopedia a beautiful and educational gift that can be passed down generations.Learn all about the world one picture at a time!If you like Dinosaur Book then why not complete the collection? Part of the highly visual Our World In Pictures series, avid readers can become vehicle virtuosos with Cars, Trains, Ships and Planes, venture on a journey across the globe with Countries, Cultures, People & Places and explore the animal kingdom like never before with The Animal Book.LEGO® Minifigure A Visual History New Edition: With exclusive LEGO spaceman minifigure!
Par Gregory Farshtey, Daniel Lipkowitz, Simon Hugo. 2013
*The Library Edition does not include the LEGO® Minifigure.Celebrate the epic journey of the LEGO® minifigure. Enter the world of minifigures…
with this fully updated edition. The first minifigure was created in 1978, and today the entire minifigure population could circle the globe more than five times!Starring more than 2,000 of the most popular and rarest minifigures from the LEGO® Minifigure Series and themes including LEGO® NINJAGO®, THE LEGO® MOVIE™, LEGO® Star Wars™, LEGO® City, LEGO® Harry Potter™, and many more.From astronauts and vampires to Super Heroes and movie characters, feast your eyes on the most awesome minifigures of every decade!©2020 The LEGO Group.An all-encompassing baking book for kids aged 9-12 filled with over 150 recipes from simple cookies to creative cakes!Want a…
baking book filled with mouth-watering recipes that you will actually want to bake? Then this creative cookbook may be what you&’re looking for. Perfect for young bakers aged 9-12, whether you&’re a baking novice or you can ice cupcakes in your sleep, this is a baking book that teaches you the basics as well as challenges you to flex your bread-kneading, meringue-whipping muscles and try out a more technical bake. Celebrate your child&’s creativity as they explore: - Over 150 delicious sweet and savoury recipes to try out - The recipes are written simply and clearly and require readily available ingredients.- Clear and simple photographs for all the step-by-step instructions.- Advice on colours and decorations that complement and finish off all of the baked items.- Advice on how to best present and show off baked goods.By working your way up the levels from basic bread to sophisticated celebration cakes, you&’ll become a more confident baker and will soon be creating inspired baked goods like those seen on TV cooking competition programmes, in vlogger&’s videos, and in baking blogs online. With more than 150 delicious sweet and savoury recipes to try out, you will quickly be able to perfect classic cakes, create pastries from scratch, make biscuits, cheesecakes, macarons, and much more. Be proud of what you produce and get snapping, sharing, and uploading photos faster than the egg timer&’s ping! DK&’s Bake It is stylish, easy-to-follow, and so on trend!This kid&’s baking book covers the latest cooking trends, from pinata cakes and edible flowers to drizzle icing and painted cake. Budding young bakers can explore a plethora of mouth-watering recipes including cookies, bread, pies, tarts, meringues and so much more. Also featuring a handful of no-bake recipes as well as variations on traditional recipes, there is truly something for every child to explore, indulge and enjoy! A must-have baking cookbook for children aged 9-12 years with a love for cooking, who are looking to take their baking skills to the next level, Bake It is the ideal volume to try and test out over a hundred riveting recipes, accompanied by beautiful photographs of the baked items that is sure to engage and inspire budding young chefs.From Roman emperors and gods and goddesses to soldiers and gladiators, step into the exciting world of ancient Rome.Who were…
Rome's most famous emperors? What was everyday life like for a soldier in the Roman army? How did the citizens of ancient Rome live? Did gladiators really fight to the death in the mighty Colosseum? Find out the answers to all these questions, and many more, in Eyewitness: Ancient Rome.Photographs of real artifacts and detailed illustrations will help you to learn all about the time of ancient Rome, from a small city-state ruled by kings to one of the most powerful empires in history. Find out what a typical Roman house was like and what food Romans ate. Learn about how people spent their free time, whether paying a visit to the theatre, using the public bath, or watching gladiators fight a gruesome battle to the death in the world-famous Colosseum.Packed with fascinating facts, this illustrated guide is perfect for school projects or as an introduction for anyone who wants to know more about the history of ancient Rome.DK Adventures: The Mummy's Curse (DK Adventures)
Par Catherine Chambers. 2014
In Mummy's Curse join DK Adventure's exclusive SLIP club (Secret Living In the Past) — a group of young history…
buffs who belong to a top-secret club that allows them to travel throughout history to any time, any place through a phone app, on their next action-packed adventure as they go back to Ancient Egypt to uncover the truth about the mummy's curse. Travel along the Nile and through the city of Memphis with Musa, Seth, and Luana and discover the secrets of the pyramids. Will the gods help them on their quest, or will they be cursed forever? DK Adventures are an innovative mix of narrative and nonfiction for kids ages 8-11 featuring engaging, action-packed stories that help kids build their skills in vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and critical thinking while developing a love of reading. With diaries, recipes, poetry, instructions, graphics, or songs, the genre spreads in each DK Adventures title enhance the story and reinforce curriculum learning, while the expansive range of entertaining nonfiction subjects will appeal to boys and girls everywhere. Supports the Common Core State Standards.Un laboratorio en casa: Grandes experimentos para futuros científicos (DK Activity Lab)
Par Jack Challoner. 2016
Grandes experimentos para futuros científicosEste libro de experimentos científicos para niños contiene 28 proyectos brillantes, con explicaciones claras paso a…
paso, que requieren ingredientes cotidianos que pueden encontrarse en casa y fotografías que guiarán al joven científico desde principio a fin.Textos informativos explican el por qué y cómo de cada experimento, utilizando ejemplos de la vida real para que los niños entiendan la aplicación de los principios científicos.Construye un modelo de Sistema Solar con gomas elásticas, consigue que un barco navegue propulsado por jabón, fabrica tu propio slime o inventa la réplica de un volcán en erupción con Un laboratorio en casa, un libro lleno de grandes experimentos de ciencia para futuros científicos.Crea tu pequeño laboratorio en casa y diviértete experimentandoEste libro de experimentos para niños explora distintas formas de crear y experimentar para que los niños se diviertan aprendiendo tanto en casa como en espacios exteriores. Todos los experimentos recogidos en este libro para niños están diseñados de forma que los puedan realizar con objetos caseros.Este libro de ciencia para niños y futuros científicos ofrece 28 ideas brillantes, para que puedan experimentar tanto en casa como al aire libre con material casero. Además, cada experimento está anotado con su nivel de dificultad y el tiempo de duración medio.... ¡entretenimiento en casa asegurado! Este libro es perfecto para que niños de 8 a 12 años se inspiren para proyectos escolares y aprendan divirtiéndose en su tiempo libre.Un laboratorio en casa, pertenece a la sección infantil de la editorial DK, una sección donde podrás encontrar libros para niños de todas las edades. Los libros de esta sección cuentan con información clara, sencilla y están acompañados de ilustraciones que facilitan la compresión de cada texto. Además, favorecen el aprendizaje y desarrollo de los lectores más jóvenes.