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A fantastic aid for coursework, homework, and studying for tests, this comprehensive guide covers Next Generation Science Standards, for grades…
6-10 and will have you ready for tests and exams in no time. Each topic is fully illustrated to support the information, make the facts crystal clear, and bring the science to life. A large central image explains the idea visually and each topic is summed up on a single page, helping children to quickly get up to speed and really understand how chemistry works.Information boxes explain the theory with the help of simple graphics and for further studying, a handy &“Key Facts&” box provides a simple summary you can check back on later.With clear, concise coverage of all the core topics, SuperSimple Chemistry is the perfect accessible guide to chemistry for children, supporting classwork, and making studying for exams the easiest it&’s ever been.DK Adventures: Marvel's Spider-Man: Adventures of the Web-Slinger (DK Adventures)
Par Simon Hugo. 2016
Swing through New York City with your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man in DK Adventures: Marvel's Spider-Man: Adventures of the Web-Slinger.Join Peter…
Parker he fights to stop crime throughout the city and faces off against villains determined to defeat him, all while maintaining his day job at The Daily Bugle as a photographer.Keep your Spidey senses sharp in DK Adventures: Marvel's Spider-Man: Adventures of the Web-Slinger!© 2016 MARVELHelp your child power up their reading skills and learn all about sharks, both feared and fascinating, with this engaging…
nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 4: Shark Attack will introduce kids to everything they need to know about sharks–including how to swim safely with sharks, real-life encounters with sharks, and why we need to keep these predators safe in our oceans–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 sharks, predators, and sea creatures.- 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.Full of tasty and filling recipes, this vegetarian cookbook for kids offers up a range of more than 60 dishes…
for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacktime.Budding young cooks will be excited by the variety of healthy and fun vegetarian meals that are incredibly easy to make. Each recipe is carefully put together by an expert author and there is a nutritionist on board to check there's a balance of vitamins, minerals, protein, and carbohydrates throughout the book. Studies have shown that lowering your meat intake can be incredibly beneficial for you and your child's health as well as helping the environment. Food fact files and helpful tips throughout the book give advice on how to achieve a balanced diet, ensuring every nutritional need is covered for growing young minds and bodies. The pre-teen and teenager categories are often forgotten, but this all-encompassing vegetarian cookbook fills that gap by suggesting foods that will help with concentration, developing hormones, and overall mental well-being.Stun family and friends with mind-boggling facts about the human body!Packed with amazing facts and visual representations, this extraordinary book…
answers questions about the human body. Find out just what makes our bodies so incredible with enough blood and guts, intestines, and eyeballs to satisfy the most curious kids.Filled with astounding facts and popping photography, this science book for kids 9 years and older makes the science of the human body exciting and fun. Inside you&’ll find: • 1,000 jaw-dropping, mind-blowing facts. • Stunning images that help explain facts about the body in a way that kids can understand. • Fast fact science boxes illustrated with engaging info graphics to cover essential info on how the body works. • Additional photo stories on each spread, revealing something a bit more quirky and fun. • Amazing pictures magnified many times show you parts of the body as you&’ve never seen them before. • Simple, easy-to-understand secondary artwork that makes the main images on each spread the stars of the show. • Fun, accessible text written to excite and entertain the target age group and adults too! Did you know your DNA could stretch to the sun and back not once but 16 times, or that you shed and regrow a whole new layer of skin every 39 days? It Can&’t Be True! Human Body! is full of bite-size, fascinating bits of information about the incredible abilities of human bodies. Children will be captivated by this book on human body facts, and its science &“question and answer&” format. Discover the surprising answers to questions like how big is your stomach, or how big are your lungs?Packed with vibrant computer-generated images, this science book for children explains an impressive number of human body facts with breathtaking visual comparisons that reveal just how amazing your body is. Topics covered include what the body is made of, circulation and respiratory systems, skeletal and muscle systems, and so much more!More incredible facts to discover DK&’s It Can&’t Be True! series covers fascinating topics in an easy-to-read, question and answer format to keep children interested and engaged. These books are wonderful gifts for kids who love science, and will satisfy their most pressing questions.DK Readers L4: Free At Last: The Story of Martin Luther King, Jr. (DK Readers Level 4)
Par Angela Bull. 2013
Free at Last! is a biography of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., who encouraged nonviolent protest to…
fulfill his dream of an America where people would be judged by the content of their character, not by the color of their skin.The Reading Adventure: 100 Books to Check Out Before You're 12
Par We Need Diverse Books, Dk. 2022
Discover your next read with this carefully curated list from We Need Diverse Books. Check out 100 must-read books to try…
before you're 12! Packed with reviews, recommendations, and exclusive author interviews, The Reading Adventure: 100 Books To Check Out Before You're 12 will inspire young readers to discover a diverse range of books beyond the curriculum. From mystery to autobiography, the book is organised by genre, so you can jump to the section that interests you the most. Each entry has a key theme box so you can immediately see if the book is something you'll enjoy. Helpful signposts lead readers to another book the author thinks they'll enjoy. Hidden gems, award-winners, classics, and current bestsellers are brought to life by vibrant illustrations. There's truly something for everyone!Vibrant and educational, you can explore:- 15 exclusive author interviews, including Jason Reynolds, Meg Medina and Linda Sue Park.- Organized by genre and theme, so the reader can find a book based on their interests.- Discover 100 book recommendations aimed at 7-12 year olds with vibrant and fun illustrations.- Running categories organized by interest and theme.- Endmatter includes writing activities, and an index.- Bold original illustrations by a range of artists bring the books to life.Developed in collaboration with We Need Diverse Books - a non-profit with a mission to create a world where everyone can find themselves in the pages of a book - young readers can explore a variety of awe-inspiring and thought-provoking books, with titles including: High Rise Mystery by Sharna Jackson, A Kind of Spark, by Elle McNicoll, From The Mixed Up Files of Mrs Basil E Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg, Front Desk by Kelly Yang, and many more. Ideal for caregivers and gift givers of both voracious and reluctant readers within the 7-12 age group, as well as caregivers of neurodivergent children, children with a disability, and children of color seeking greater representation in literature.Build Your Own LEGO Escape Room
Par Simon Hugo, Barney Main. 2022
Plan and build thrilling LEGO® escape rooms!Learn how to plan awesome LEGO escape rooms – with more than 30 LEGO…
puzzle ideas. Create your own escape rooms and challenge your friends.Follow one of three themed escape rooms: Egyptian Quest, Space Mission, and Safari Adventure, or pick and choose from more than 30 LEGO puzzles with building tips and easy-to-follow visual breakdowns to create your own escape rooms from scratch.Build Your Own LEGO Escape Room includes:- Over 30 build ideas for LEGO puzzles- Three themed escape rooms to build – with 6-8 challenges each.- Fun story pages to show how players will experience the game, easy-to-follow visual breakdowns of the LEGO models, and a step-by-step guide to setting up the game.- Advice on how to plan the escape rooms, from making them immersive and theme inspiration to linking puzzles and giving clues.Build Your Own LEGO Escape Room is ideal for 9–12 year-olds who love LEGO bricks, puzzles, and challenges!©2022 The LEGO Group.Destined to be toted in school backpacks everywhere, this new encyclopedia series for young readers contains on-the-spot information in children's…
favorite subject areas. Kids love facts: they want to know about the biggest, fastest, tallest, and oldest everything. Full of instant information, these books feature a fresh design that is sure to appeal to the middle grade audience. These single-subject guides offer a unique catalog-style presentation, which clearly lays out individual subcategories with concise and punchy text covering all of the essential information on whatever topic is at-hand. Pocket Genius: Dinosaurs profiles more than 140 prehistoric animals and features fossils, skeletons, anatomy and history as well as species including dinosaurs on land, winged pterosaurs in the sky and a range of sea monsters in the ocean. Supports the Common Core State Standards.Natural Disasters (DK Eyewitness)
Par Dk. 2006
Discover the awesome power of nature in this visual guide to the dynamic natural phenomena across our planet.Become an eyewitness…
to the weird and wonderful ways of our world, from tsunamis to tornadoes, and discover nature's awesome potential with this Eyewitness guide. See how earthquakes, floods and hurricanes affect what lies in their path, and what measures we can use to protect ourselves from Mother Nature. Follow the journey of some of the most catastrophic disasters, and witness the rescue operations that followed. Learn, too, about the equipment used to predict natural disasters, from tsunami magnitude to the earthquake Richter scale and how studies help predict hurricanes, prevent avalanches, control wildfires, and survive earthquakes.Throughout the pages of this newly- revised incredible history book, you can expect to find: -Up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagram-All information updated by expert consultants-Packed with amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines-Includes brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the fieldThis museum in a book uses striking full-color photographs and illustrations to explore the ancient legends linked to many natural disasters and explains how human activities have caused many other disasters in recent times. A timeline tracing some of the most devastating disasters in history, record-breaking facts, and a guide to some useful online resources makes this a must-have volume for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for knowledge and learning, alongside teachers, parents and librarians.So, what&’s new? Part of DK&’s best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new &“eyewitness&” feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.Explore the series!Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Join the journey to combat climate change with Eyewitness Climate Change or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.Pocket Genius: Cats (Pocket Genius)
Par Dk. 2020
Find out about more than 70 cat breeds, including their origins and characteristics, in this pocket-sized encyclopedia. This cat-alogue packs…
a whole lot of information into your pocket! Along with a photo of each breed, discover the facts and stats of each cat, including its size, where the breed originated, colors and markings, and unusual features or behaviors. You'll soon be able to tell apart a Burmese from a Siamese; a rex from a sphynx and a manx; and an American shorthair from a British shorthair.You will also discover a lot about colors and patterns. Did you know that tabby cats and tortoiseshells are not breeds, but colors within breeds? Plus there are pages introducing cat anatomy and behavior; and the book finishes with fun facts.The style of the Pocket Eyewitness series is perfect for all children, from reluctant readers who can easily digest the key points through to budding vets and cat-lovers who want to know more about the best pets on the planet.Cats with facts: what more could anyone want?DK Readers L4: Days of the Knights (DK Readers Level 4)
Par Christopher Maynard. 2013
Slashing swords, shining armor, knights locked in deadly battle—the mighty castle is under siege!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!Come face-to-face with 150 of the world's scariest killer creatures, from the lion and great white shark to the tarantula,…
anaconda snake, golden eagle, vampire bat, and even the fierce ant!The book profiles every kind of animal--mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, insects, and arachnids. Chapters are arranged according to how these dangerous predators kill. Do they use jaws and claws, venom, stings, traps, tricks and cunning, or mass invasion?With more than 200 spectacular photos in the book, every page has a stunning image of the animal in action, with data files giving a visual guide to its size, distribution, diet, and habitat, as well as a rating of its "scare factor."Each profile features bite-size text that will appeal to all readers. Discover key facts about how the animal lives (is it solitary or a pack animal?), intriguing anatomy (the platypus is famously one of the few venomous mammals, but did you know that the venom comes from the hind leg on the males only?), and of course, their method of attack (such as chasing prey to exhaustion, launching an ambush, or paralyzing with poison).Further fascinating facts can also be found in the reference section at the end of book, including deadly defense, family trees, toxins, and prehistoric deadly creatures that are no more.DK Readers L4: Join the Quest to Destroy the Death Star! (DK Readers Level 4)
Par Jason Fry. 2017
DK Reader L4: Star Wars Rogue One™ combines DK's four-level reading scheme with the exciting box office record-breaking Star Wars™…
movies. DK Readers help kids learn to love reading.Perfect for 9–11 year olds reading independently, reading becomes a fact-discovering adventure with these Level 4 readers. Supporting and encouraging a lifetime love of reading, nonfiction subjects are clearly explained, described vividly, and brought to life with true encounters, fascinating statistics, and dramatic photographic images. Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles, such as articles, journals, and timelines.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.Rebel Girls Champions: 25 Tales of Unstoppable Athletes (Rebel Girls Minis)
Par Rebel Girls, Ibtihaj Muhammad. 2021
Rebel Girls Champions: 25 Tales of Unstoppable Athletes celebrates the stories of 25 phenomenal women in sports all written in…
fairy tale form. It is part of the award-winning Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series.This paperback collection showcases some of the most beloved stories from the first three volumes of the New York Times best-selling series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. It also features brand-new tales of game-changing athletes and their drive, resilience, and sportsmanship.In Rebel Girls Champions, young readers can win the World Cup with Megan Rapinoe, flip and tumble with Simone Biles, and land breathtaking snowboard tricks with Chloe Kim. Published directly after the Tokyo Olympics, Rebel Girls Champions includes the most thrilling anecdotes from the 2021 Games. The exciting, easy-to-read text is paired with colorful full-page portraits created by female artists from all around the world.Stephen Biesty's Cross-Sections Man-of-War (DK Stephen Biesty Cross-Sections)
Par Richard Platt. 2019
Look inside an 18th-century warship as it sails into battle on the high seas.Packed with extraordinary illustrations, this history book…
for children covers everything from warship design to navigation. Biesty's incredible drawings slice through a man-of-war to explore every corner, from the crow's nest to the stinking hold. Packed with fascinating facts and gory details, the pages teem with sailors going about their duties. Find out how gun crews fired a cannon, examine a surgeon's toolkit, and learn the best way to wriggle the maggots out of the ship's biscuits. Look out, too, for the stowaway on every page. He's the one with spiky hair, and there's a reward for his capture!This absorbing book will have children--and adults--poring over every page. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Stephen Biesty's Cross-Sections Man-of-War remains as entertaining as ever.Super Simple Math (DK Super Simple)
Par Dk. 2021
All the core curriculum math topics in one super simple book - an accessible and indispensable guide for students, parents,…
and educatorsCovering topics from probability to statistics, algebra to geometry, this study guide is what every young, budding mathematician needs to succeed in math - both at home and in school.This math study book is the perfect support for coursework, homework, and exam revision for 11-16 year olds. Inside students will find: • Key concepts shown in visual form and summarized in a single page • Important aspects of each topic explained with step-by-step instructions and diagrams • Key fact boxes that break down core concepts and make the material easier to memorize • &“How it works&” and &“Look closer&” boxes explain essential ideas and work through problems with simple graphics • Practice questions to help students test their understanding of important topics Improve your child's maths skills SI Super Simple Math is designed for learners between the ages of 11 - 16. Each topic on the math curriculum is simplified into manageable, bite-sized chunks explained using colorful, engaging diagrams and graphs. Perfect for those visual learners amongst us, this guide brings math clearly into focus, making mathematicians out of even the most reluctant of students.Instructive information panels use real-world examples to make math relevant and less daunting for students, parents, and teachers alike. Fact boxes provide rapid-fire points for easy learning and are perfect for classroom quizzes. Studying for exams has never been easier using this exceptional educational tool.More Super Simple titles The SI Super Simple series of educational books cover a range of topics from SI Super Simple Physics, SI Super Simple Chemistry to SI Super Simple Biology. Each book contains colorful, engaging, diagrams, simple explanations, and exam revision questions - perfect for students, teachers, and parents alike.Boost your child's skills with fun activities and exercises that introduce key concepts in spelling, math, and science.Whether you want…
to teach your child at home, give them extra support outside the classroom, or find fun stimulation for your budding genius, this workbook has something for everyone. Home learning can be fun with these exercises, featuring drawing, puzzles, kitchen-science experiments, and more. This write-in book provides an introduction to key skills in literacy, numeracy, and science. To help the parent/carer, there are answer pages and notes providing further guidance; and there's no need to buy any specialist equipment or craft supplies - just pick up a pencil!With 60 activity pages to keep your child entertained as well as educated and a reward certificate on completion, there's something in a DK workbook for every child to learn and enjoy.Star Wars Complete Vehicles New Edition
Par Pablo Hidalgo, Jason Fry, Kerrie Dougherty, Curtis Saxton, David West Reynolds, Ryder Windham. 2020
Explore the epic Star Wars saga through incredible cross-sectionsMore than 100 magnificent cross-section artworks bring the vehicles of Star Wars…
to life. New cross-sections, amazing detail, and comprehensive text make this the ultimate reference to the craft of a galaxy far, far away.... SEE- Poe Dameron's X-wing in action- The terrifying power of Darth Vader's TIE Advanced x1- Obi-Wan Kenobi's fast and agile Jedi starfighterDISCOVER- The inner workings of Rey's speeder - The advanced technology of the Rebel Alliance's U-wing - The devastating weaponry of the Death StarEXPLORE - The famous corridors of the Millennium Falcon- The brutal design of the Knights of Ren's Night Buzzard - The mighty and fearsome Final Order Star Destroyer© & ™ 2020 Lucasfilm LtdOn This Day: A History of the World in 366 Days
Par Dk. 2021
Journey through the history of the world, one day at a time!If you ever wondered what happened on your birthday…
100 years ago, or on Christmas in the year 800 or even Halloween several years ago, then this history book is perfect for you! Discover what happened on each day of the year with this fascinating visual adventure through time. On This Day is not your ordinary history reference book. Inside the pages, you will find the following exciting things: • Key historical events are arranged by their date in the year. • Mixes serious history with fun facts for kids and bizarre events. • War, peace, inventions, science, sport, people — all in an eclectic, visual mix. • Birthdays that are shared by famous historical figures and modern celebrities. • A fun, accessible way to enjoy history. • Every main story is presented through extraordinary images. Travel back in time and find out all the exciting things that happened around the year from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. Every day features events that showcase the world&’s international diversity, from the Japanese invention of street markings for the blind, to the struggle for racial equality in South Africa. There's something incredible to learn on every page.Unlike other history books, On This Day looks at ancient history and fascinating facts, as well as modern events, so everyone will be entertained. Packed with historical photographs and quirky illustrations that visualize the events of the past on a day-to-day basis, this non-fiction fact book is a fun way for parents and educators to teach kids about historical events.