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Everything You Need to Know About Snakes (Everything You Need to Know)
Par Dk, John Woodward. 2013
Discover the amazing world of reptiles in this book all about snakes for kids.Embark on a fun, fact-filled dive into…
the world of snakes with Everything You Need to Know About Snakes. Children will love to learn all the basics of reptile anatomy in this beautiful and informative book on our serpent friends.Packed with vibrant pictures and lots of fascinating facts, kids can enjoy learning all about a snake&’s habitat and behavior. See how they survive in forests, deserts, and oceans, and how these clever creatures have adapted to live in seemingly inhospitable habitats. Alongside, in between, and on top of all that, this riveting snake book also provides ideas for things to make, games to play, quizzes, and amazing facts to share with friends!Inside the pages of this reptile book for children, you&’ll find:- Facts on habitat and anatomy, as well as oddities such as why snakes have scales and why chameleons change color.-Close-ups, quizzes, and games with an exciting take on the amazing world of our cold-blooded friends.-A look at these creatures from all angles – information on habitat and breeding habits, as well as information on pythons, Komodo dragons, sea turtles, and many more.Children aged 7+ can learn all about snakes from the very first page of this book, which combines little-known information with engaging text and an exciting design. Each page contains everything kids need to know, and everything they WANT to find out about snakes!Complete the seriesThis delightful snake book is part of the Everything You Need to Know series of educational books for children and also includes Everything You Need to Know About Frogs and Everything You Need to Know About Dinosaurs!DK Readers: The Greatest Horse Story Ever Told (DK Readers Level 4)
Par Anna Sewell. 2013
Travel with Black Beauty as he overcomes the harsh life of a carriage horse to rejoin his beloved owners in…
this retelling of the Anna Sewell classic. Follow Black Beauty's remarkable story and discover what a horse's life was like in Victorian times in this Level 4 DK Reader. Packed with full-color photographs, lively illustrations, and engaging, age-appropriate stories to introduce young children to a life-long love of reading. These amazing stories are guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills. Perfect for reading together! The playful images in this eBook are enhanced with entertaining animations and surprising sounds to bring this story to life.Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about dinosaurs&’ diets with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully…
leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 2: Dinosaur Dinners will introduce kids to what hungry dinosaurs ate and how they hunted for their food – from the T. rex&’s sharp bone-crushing teeth to the plant-based diet of the gentle giant Brachiosaurus – 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 dinosaurs, dinosaurs&’ diets, and what it means to be a herbivore or a carnivore.- 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.Life Through Time: The 700-Million-Year Story of Life on Earth (DK Panorama)
Par John Woodward. 2020
Travel back in time and watch the incredible story of life on Earth unfold.Life Through Time explores the origins of…
species that still exist today in early fish, amphibians, birds, reptiles, and mammals. It takes readers through the years of dinosaurs and megafauna up to the appearance of our first human ancestors around six million years ago, to the evolution of hunter-gathering Homo sapiens in the Ice Age and the first civilizations.Perfect for children and parents to read together and discover the incredible story of life on our planet. Open the book and let the 700-million-year journey begin!Eyewitness Reptile (DK Eyewitness)
Par Dk. 2023
A visual and informative guide to these cold-blooded creatures.Get up close and personal and be an eyewitness to all kinds…
of reptiles from the start of life inside an egg to hunting skills and survival techniques with DK Eyewitness Books: Reptile. See snake anatomy from the skeleton to scaly skin; learn about the gripping feet of a lizard; discover the variety of shells found on turtles and tortoises; and stand a safe distance from crocodile jaws.DK Eyewitness Books: Reptile lets young readers enter the cold-blooded world of these fascinating creatures.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.The Children's Book of Birdwatching: Nature-Friendly Tips for Spotting Birds
Par Dan Rouse. 2023
A fun, engaging birdwatching book for kids, full of information, activities, and tips on how to spot, identify, and care…
for birds. Make a difference to the local wildlife with hands-on activities, wonderful ideas and useful tips in this informative bird book for children. Make a bird feeder that you can fill with seeds, or a water bath for birds to drink from, and watch as a variety of birdlife gather! Young nature enthusiasts can enjoy this perfect introduction to animal conservation and protection, packed with engaging activities and plenty of advice from the brilliant bird expert and TV personality Dan Rouse. The Children&’s Book of Birdwatching celebrates local wildlife and teaches children about the challenges birds face and what we can do to help. Whether you love birds, enjoy gardening, or simply want to do your bit to help local wildlife, this delightful bird book is full of practical information and fun activities.This fascinating bird book for kids includes: - A delightful and simple introduction to birds and what we can do to help them.- Hands-on activities and upcycling projects for children to get involved in.- Informative and factual text accompanied by beautiful photographs and illustrations.- A range of projects that encourages children to enjoy spending time outdoors.Get to know birds with this handy guide, featuring craft activities to attract and help your feathered friends. Children aged 5-9 can discover ways to make their outdoor space more bird-friendly, from nurturing the right plants to deterring dangerous predators. Watch as they fly in for a visit! How many can you spot?Escape, attack, hide - how do animal prey outwit their predators? Make reading your superpower with DK&’s beautiful, leveled nonfiction.Use…
your reading superpowers to learn all about a wealth of different animal battles in the fight to survive - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. Predator and Prey is a beautifully designed reader all about the eat or be eaten lives of all kinds of animals around the world.The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about predators and prey, from the tiny to the huge, the crafty to the hidden, and the environments they learn to survive in.DK Life Stories: Jane Goodall (DK Life Stories)
Par Libby Romero. 2019
In this kids' biography, discover the inspiring story of Jane Goodall, whose work with chimpanzees changed the way we understand…
animals and ourselves. Jane Goodall was a pioneer of primatology through her groundbreaking with chimpanzees in Africa. When she embarked on her career, women were discouraged from conducting scientific research, especially when that work meant living side by side with wild animals. Jane was a self-taught scientist, who bravely ventured out into the bush of Tanzania to discover the secret world of chimpanzees. Through perseverance and perceptive observation, she gained access to these elusive creatures and discovered that they are not so different from us. This new biography series from DK goes 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, maps, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes this the one biography series every teacher and librarian will want to collect. Each book also includes an author's introduction letter, a glossary, and an index.Learn about the remarkable beginnings of life with this adorable book of baby animals hatching from their eggs.Find out all…
about how eggs hatch step by step in this fascinating baby animal book for children. Many animals start life inside eggs and this book explores these magical capsules in detail, with stunning photographs of the moment the creatures emerge.Featuring more than 20 animals – including a penguin, a tortoise, and even a slug – this book documents the moment of hatching in detail. Children aged 5-7 can learn how birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates hatch from their eggs, as well as what happens inside an egg&’s shell.This captivating animal book for children features: - A step-by-step account of different types of animals hatching, as well as what an egg is, which animals have eggs, and what is inside an egg.- Introductory pages that explain which animals have eggs and how they work.- Large, detailed photographs show eggs hatching almost in real-time.- A wide range of animals, from birds to amphibians and insects.With expert information, jaw-dropping photography, and a beautifully shiny foil finish, The Egg Book is the ideal gift for any child with a love of nature and baby animals. Children will love to see the biggest egg in the world hatching, find out which animals have jellylike eggs, and which animals&’ egg cases are known as &“mermaids&’ purses&”.Take a tour of the animal kingdom and learn everything there is to know about the wildlife that inhabits the…
Earth in this complete guide to animals.Introducing Animal Ultimate Handbook, the latest title in DK&’s Ultimate Handbook series which takes you on a journey of a lifetime as you discover some of the world&’s most incredible mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Whether you are trekking through the hot and humid rainforest, exploring the dark depths of the ocean, or climbing the snow-capped, icy mountains, you will learn all about some of the extraordinary animals that live on Earth.This ultimate kids&’ factbook includes must-know facts and stats about more than 200 species of animal, from where they live to how they communicate with one another, and much, much more. With modern, detailed illustrations and unique information confirmed by our own animal expert, this book is perfect for inquisitive, young animal lovers.Explore the animal kingdom like you&’ve never done before and discover:-Features captivating, detailed illustrations of the animal kingdom-Full of unique and interesting facts and stats on more than 200 different animals-Special features about animals diets, habitats, communication, and more-Full of detailed illustrations, engaging information and essential facts and statistics about more than 200 animal speciesWith this highly engaging animal book, you will learn to tell your dolphins from your porpoises, predators from your prey, and carnivores from your herbivores. The handbook style format allows children to be introduced to the topic of animals in a way that is detailed, without being overwhelming or talking down to them. The interactive &‘Head to head!&’ pages feature two animals against one another in a category such as speed or strength, analyzing which one would emerge victoriously and highlighting the amazing features of different animals. DK&’s Animal Ultimate Handbook is ideal for sparking curiosity and is certain to amaze any child aged 6+ interested in the animals, doubling up as a must-have volume for parents, caregivers and educators seeking a fun, non-fiction animal book for children. So if you love the outdoors and want to know everything about the fantastic wildlife that live there, then this book will make the perfect companion and a great addition to your bookshelf.Munching, Crunching, Sniffing, and Snooping (DK Readers Level 2)
Par Brian Moses. 2013
Munching, crunching, sniffing, and snooping - meet lots of "nosy" animals and learn how they use their special snouts. You'll…
be amazed at what animals do with their mouths and noses in this Level 2 DK Reader! Packed with full-color photographs, lively illustrations, and engaging, age-appropriate stories to introduce young children to a life-long love of reading. These amazing stories are guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills. Perfect for reading together!Come face to face with the most incredible insects on Earth, where you&’ll experience the microscopic world of bugs in…
mind-blowing depth and detail. Super Bug Encyclopedia showcases a huge variety of these tiny creatures at close range, making them millions of times bigger than their true size to give you the complete picture. From ants to wasps and centipedes to spiders, experience amazing anatomy and athleticism and find out who comes out on top for strength and speed. You&’ll meet the hawkmoth with the longest tongue of any insect and discover the velvet worm that squirts sticky slime to snare prey. Stand clear as the African bombardier beetle blasts out a sizzling hot chemical attack and race alongside the glorious green tiger beetle that lives life in the fast lane. This stunning visual feast incorporates jaw-dropping photography, at-a-glance facts, amazing statistics, dashboard-style profiles, and expert information to give you an unprecedented insight into the complex life of creepy crawlies. Did you know bugs are the most successful creatures on our planet? Or that insects took flight 150 million years before the first bird? Find out all this and much, much more inside as you become the ultimate bug hunter.Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about slithering, scaly snakes with this fun-filled nonfiction reader…
carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 2: Snakes Slither and Hiss will introduce kids to many different amazing snakes–including facts from how a snake hatches and how it moves to where it lives and how it attacks its prey–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 animals, snakes, and how snakes attack their prey.- 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.My Animal Family: Meet The Different Families of the Animal Kingdom
Par Kate Peridot. 2023
Meet some very different animal families, and discover who does what, in this book for children about the various social…
structures across the animal kingdom.In the animal kingdom, just like the human one, families come in all shapes and sizes. Throughout the pages of this beautifully illustrated book, you&’ll begin to see animals in a whole new light.Children aged 5-7 will love to learn about the different animal families and compare these experiences to their very own! Discover who&’s the boss, who looks after the children, and who&’s in charge of getting dinner. Meet a different animal family on every page, learn about what it&’s like to live in the group, how they communicate with each other, and the names of the group, males, females, and young.Inside the pages of this beautiful animal book, you&’ll find:- Information on around 20 animal families, including elephants, penguins, chimpanzees, dolphins, crows, bees, and wolves.- Pages are written from the perspective of a different animal species within each group, allowing children to dive deeper into this subject.- Many different animal topics, like social structure and gender roles within each group, their body language and vocal sounds, how they care for their young, and the collective nouns and names for the males, females, and young of each group.From elephants and chimpanzees to wolves and bison. Is there an animal family like your human family? And if you were an animal, which family would you choose? This fascinating book on the animal kingdom will make the perfect gift for young animal enthusiasts, as they meet all the different families in the animal world!DK Readers Level 2: Llamas (DK Readers Level 2)
Par Dk. 2019
Learn to read while getting to know lovely, long-necked llamas.Get to know South America's most famous cameloid with this DK…
learn-to-read book. Kids will love learning why llamas spit, how they keep their footing in the Peruvian mountains, and what separates them from their alpaca cousins.Llamas is a new title in the exciting and engaging four-level DK Readers series. Developing a lifelong love of reading, DK Readers cover a vast range of fascinating subjects to support children as they learn to read.Packed with fun facts for kids, this innovative series of guided reading books balance amazing photography with nonfiction narratives tailored to specific reading levels. DK Readers are assessed by both Fountas & Pinnell and Lexile levels, and are ideal for learning to read while building general knowledge. Llamas covers a topic that will engage kids, encouraging reading for pleasure - linked with improved reading and writing abilities, as well as a wider vocabulary and greater self confidence.iOpener: Coral Reefs (iOpeners)
Par Sydnie Meltzer Kleinhenz. 2005
This book covers everything about the many kinds of coral reefs, the creatures that live in a reef ecosystem, and…
coral reefs around the world. Diagrams, maps, and photographs bring the subject to life, while a glossary, an index, and discussion questions aid in reading comprehension.Grade: 4Subject: Life ScienceGenre: Informational TextComprehension Skill/Strategy: Classify/CategorizeDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 40Guided Reading Level: RLexile Level: 780LDK'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.A charming children's encyclopedia bursting with facts about the animals of the world!The world is so much bigger than young…
minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals is a vibrant encyclopedia for curious 5-9 year olds with a unique approach to the subject of animals that takes curious kids on an enjoyable, educational journey of discovery. Mixing beautiful photography with charming illustrations, it's the perfect visual language for young readers, and is packed with light-hearted fun, and fascinating facts. Featuring everything from legends and folklore, world history, and creatures from the land, sea, and skies, this series is bursting with all sorts of subjects that early readers will love!From birds and frogs to sharks and dogs, this book is perfect for the curious little animal lover in your life. Mixing photography and charming illustration, kids will discover important facts about the wonderful world of animals – from what they eat and where they live, to why people are animals too. My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals is a friendly book that gets children learning, reading, and laughing too! Celebrate your child&’s curiosity as they:- Read fun facts about a variety of different animals - Learn all about animal behaviour, activity and skills - Discover a visual reference section packed with wonders of the animal world Our encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of engaging and striking photography with lively text. Encourage early learners to go on a journey into the animal kingdom to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 5-9 to enjoy for hours on end, whether for shared reading at bedtime or reading alone, this fun fact book for children also doubles up as the perfect gift for curious kids who love to learn. Tell the story of the world one page at a time, by uncovering: - Educational content written in a friendly and fun manner - Beautifully padded cover with several high-quality finishes, including padding and foil- Features a built-in ribbon bookmark so you never lose your place whilst reading More in the SeriesMy Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals is part of the educational kid&’s book series My Very Encyclopedia series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Adventures, teach them about different sports with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Sport, or let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in My Encyclopedia of Very Important Dinosaurs.Shortlisted: -Gold winner in the in the Best New Book in the Smallish Design Awards 2017-Silver winner in the Best Children&’s book in the Junior Design Awards 2017Everything a child wants to know about dogs and puppies, from breeds, features, pet care, and grooming, to discovering how…
their dogs communicate with us and one another.This book is for anyone who loves dogs and puppies, whether they're dog owners or want-to-be owners. Learn what dogs are showing with their body language, what are they dreaming about, and what they are trying to say to you. Packed with wonderful pictures and adorable dog and puppy facts, this book takes you into their world. Find out about the individual features of different breeds and how to take the best care of them, and be amazed by their super-senses and agile antics.Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about ponies and horses with this fun-filled nonfiction reader…
carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 1: Ponies and Horses will introduce kids to a parade of different ponies and horses–including fun facts about how to look after them, amazing sports with horses, and even wild horses–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 horses, ponies, and riding.- 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.This fun and busy picture book helps children build up a vocabulary of more than 1000 words about the lives…
of animals around the world.Discover key concepts about wildlife and the natural world in this exciting animal picture book! Children can build their vocabulary and literacy skills as they learn about animals from all around the world.1000 Animal Words features picture-packed pages full of fascinating topics, such as how animals protect themselves, their daily routines, and how species have adapted to different environments. Each topic includes questions that ask children to find things on the page or that stimulate thinking, talking, and reading comprehension skills. This animal book is packed with lots of useful nouns, interesting adjectives and common verbs related to wildlife around the world, broadening children&’s vocabulary and strengthening their early reading skills.This engaging vocabulary book for children aged 5-7 features: - A comprehensive range of animal topics – from classifications and physical characteristics, to daily life and animal defences.- Lots of useful nouns, adjectives, and verbs, as well as questions that build language and stimulate thinking and imagination.- Picture-packed pages combining photography and illustrations, with fun things to spot on each page.Written by award-winning science teacher Jules Pottle, 1000 Animal Words clearly labels each picture, which encourages picture-and-word association and helps early reading. This fun and educational picture word book for pre-readers is a must-have first reference title for parents and guardians who are keen to develop their child&’s language and literacy skills, and nurture a love of animals and the environment.