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Learn about everything in the animal kingdom with this book of extraordinary figures and number-based facts for children aged 9-12!Put…
the fun back into learning and take children on a number-crunching journey around the animal kingdom. From colossal mammals to tiny insects and everything in between, learn all about your favorite animals with more than 1,000 weird and wonderful numbers.Our World in Numbers: Animals will have you impressing your family and friends like never before with mind-blowing facts and stats on a vast range of different animal species. Children aged 9-12 will number-crunch their way around the animal kingdom, discovering everything from the age of the world&’s oldest animal and which bird has the most feathers, to which snake has the longest fangs and how long a tiger sleeps in a day.This animal book of fantastic figures offers:- More than 1,000 astonishing animal facts for children aged 9-12.- Different topics divided by 5 chapters, invertebrates, fish, amphibians and reptile, birds and mammals.- Eye-catching double page features, including vibrant photographs and graphics for every topic.- Fun and surprising information on more than 80 topics to engage children in the world around them.This data-packed adventure through the animal world is filled with everything you&’ve ever wanted to know about your favourite animals, with full-page photographs and fun, colorful images, wacky animal fact-bites and funky figures to become an animal expert!Open your eyes to a world of discovery. Offering a new level of information through powerful visuals, the Eye Wonder…
reference series was specially developed for children ready for their first books about the natural world. Full-color photography is matched with clearly written text to build a foundation for advanced exploration and help show children a stunning new view of the world.Star Wars Be More Obi-Wan: Navigate Your World with Wit and Wisdom (Be More)
Par Kelly Knox. 2022
A fun, pocket-size book packed with inspiration from the galaxy&’s most cool and composed Jedi Master.Stay true to yourself with…
confidence and class. Is your new home more hive of villainy than sandy beach resort? Friends not the chosen ones you thought they were? Don&’t throw a tantrum – keep it classy and ask yourself, &“What would Obi-Wan do?&” Glide elegantly through anything life throws at you with pearls of wisdom from Obi-Wan Kenobi and fellow sages. Learn how to face your fears and perfect your witty comebacks. © and ™ 2022 Lucasfilm LTDBring the amazing animal kingdom right into your home! Packed with fun facts about animals and more than 40 full-color…
maps that detail the countries where they live.This fabulous educational book for kids zooms-in on countries and continents to show key animal habitats and locations around the world. A thrilling animal adventure around the globe, perfect for kids ages 6–8.Each colorful map in this children's book is bursting with animal facts, combining illustrations with gorgeous photographs that highlight each continent's most iconic animals. From the tallest mountains and desolate deserts to wild grasslands and tropical rain forests; it covers key habitats and locations for each country.Packed with tons of fun facts and figures, the Children's Illustrated Animal Atlas explains where these hidden habitats are found and what the local climate is like. Find descriptions and illustrations of the plants and animals that live in them, making the information easy for kids to comprehend.This children's atlas also includes a super awesome, colorful world map pull-out poster showing every corner of the world and animals that live in each country. Through this educational atlas, children are shown how to read a map, use a map key, follow a compass, and how to judge scale and distance.Charming and informative, this kids' atlas is a delightful addition to every child's library.Take A Thrilling Animal Adventure Around The Globe!An enchanting atlas, packed full of fascinating facts and more than 600 incredible animals. From polar bears in the frozen north to thorny devils in the Australian outback and to toucans in the Amazon rain forest, this fact book will bring the world of Earth's wildlife right into your home!Some of the amazing animals you can expect to encounter: - Emu - Australia's largest bird- Giant hummingbird - the biggest of its kind in the whole world- Cheetah - the world's fastest land animal- Ploughshare tortoise - males try to flip each other over during fights (talk about fighting dirty!)- And much, much more!The Children's Illustrated series brings a whole host of educational subjects and general knowledge to life in full living color. Detailed drawn pictures, photographs, and images teach your child about History, Language, Geography, and more. Get a copy of the Children's Illustrated Animal Atlas or any of the other wonderful titles and start your collection.Ideal for every young dog lover, Pocket Genius: Dogs is packed with information that makes learning about dogs even more…
exciting. How did dogs evolve? Find out! Read about dog anatomy, their senses, and their intelligence. With 194 catalog entries of individual dog breeds from Great Danes to tiny terriers, Pocket Genius: Dogs details each group from working dogs to companion dogs and explains domestication and breed classifications. 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.Visual Encyclopedia
Par Dk. 2020
Packed with facts and illustrations, this landmark book offers a reliable, visually stunning, and family-friendly alternative to online information sources.This…
fully illustrated encyclopedia is the antidote to the internet. It's an expertly written and beautifully presented reference for a world overloaded with unreliable information. From quantum physics to the square of the hypotenuse, Ancient Rome to the depths of the oceans, this is your one-stop knowledge shop for the digital age-clear, simple, accurate, and unbiased.This book is a comprehensive guide to a huge range of human knowledge and includes over 4,000 images to bring information vividly to life. Its format is accessible to a wide range of readers, so it's ideal for a variety of ages, for home study-or simply for browsing for fun. Parents and teachers can be confident that children won't see any unwanted content.Visual Encyclopedia is the ultimate easy-to-read family guide to science, nature, space, history, art, technology, leisure, culture, and more. The information is organized thematically for simple navigation, and clear signposting makes it easy to follow connections between subjects. For family, for study, for the simple pleasure of discovery, here is a trustworthy source of knowledge and enjoyment.Unearth the wonderful world of marvelous minerals, spectacular stones, and glistening gems in this complete guide to Earth&’s rocks and…
minerals.Introducing Rocks and Minerals Ultimate Handbook, the latest title in DK&’s Ultimate Handbook series which takes you on the journey to discover some of the world&’s most fascinating rocks, minerals and gemstones of the natural world.This geology book for kids includes must-know facts and stats about more than 200 rocks, minerals, and gems, teaching all about where these objects come from, what they are made of, their uses, and their unique characteristics. With stats about each featured rock or mineral, including its colors, crystal shapes, and the materials it&’s made of, this book is ideal for budding geologistsThis fascinating geology book for kids offers: - Thematic pages introducing different topics, including: the rock cycle, fossils, space rocks, birthstones, living gems, and more. - Bold photographs showing more than 200 rocks and minerals in great detail, including natural sites and buildings like Mount Rushmore, the Atacama Desert, and the Taj Mahal.-Each double page feature includes stat boxes, annotations, and mind-boggling facts to help children become true rockhounds.With this highly engaging geology book, children can identify different colors, crystal shapes and the materials different rocks are made of. The handbook style format allows children to be introduced to the topic of rocks and minerals in a way that is detailed, without being overwhelming or talking down to them. About the seriesDK&’s Ultimate Handbook series will spark curiosity and amaze children aged 6+ interested in the world around them. If you liked Rocks and Minerals Ultimate Handbook, then you&’ll love Animal Ultimate Handbook and learning about the Earth&’s wildlife, or Dinosaur Ultimate Handbook and exploring the prehistoric world.LEGO Amazing Earth: Fantastic Building Ideas and Facts About Our Planet
Par Jennifer Swanson. 2023
A whistle-stop tour of the most amazing features and places on planet Earth, illustrated with LEGO models, including tips for…
budding LEGO buildersExplore our amazing planet – and learn to build the most incredible things on Earth!There is so much to see on planet Earth. From the rainforest canopy to the deepest depths of the Pacific Ocean, discover plants, animals, and the geological features that make up our planet. Travel the continents and look inside volcanoes, mountains, geysers, and much more. Visit the Amazon, check out the world&’s tallest waterfall, and explore the most incredible places on the planet without leaving home. With more than 100 LEGO models to inspire you, what on Earth will you build? ©2023 The LEGO Group.iOpener: Island Life (iOpeners)
Par Joanne Sinclair. 2005
This book gives a tour of some of the world's islands, as well as their climates, their location, their currency,…
their plants and animals, and their people. This title includes a glossary, an index, and discussion questions to aid in reading comprehension.Grade: 3Subject: GeographyGenre: Informational TextComprehension Skill/Strategy: Identify Main Idea/DetailsDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 38/40Guided Reading Level: PLexile Level: 650LDK'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.Marvel Can The Hulk Lift a House?: And 50 more Super Questions for Super Heroes
Par Melanie Scott. 2021
A fun fact book that answers more than 50 burning questions for young Marvel fans!Discover everything you've always wanted to…
know about your favorite Super Heroes! How much weight can the Hulk lift? What's the farthest distance Spider-Man can sling a web? Can Iron Man fly faster than a space rocket? Young Marvel Super Hero fans want to know everything about their favorite characters from how hard Thor can slam his hammer to the size of the smallest hole Wasp can fly through—and much more. Whether they are obsessed with Marvel comic books or they've only heard about Super Heroes in the playground, young fans will love discovering the fascinating answers to wild, wacky, and wonderful questions about Marvel Super Heroes.© 2020 MARVELDiscover everything you ever wanted to know about the world's greatest novels.From medieval romances and tales of chivalry found in…
the realist novels of the 19th century, to experimental modernist works and today's explorations of the self, Great Novels explores the finest novels from around the world and through time.Tilt at windmills with Don Quixote, experience heartbreak with Tolstoy, discover the society in which Jane Austen lived, and delve into the complex rites of passage experienced by characters in modern novels. Find out what inspired writers to create their masterpieces, what their aims were, and how they set about writing them.Dive deep into the pages of this inspiring book to discover:- Paintings, photographs, and artefacts that tell the story of each novel and what inspired their authors- Superb images of first editions and manuscripts- The flavor of each novel through quotations and extended extracts - "Character maps" showing how characters relate to each other Covering the whole range of literary styles, Great Novels takes you into the pages of the world's seminal novels, ranging from the entertaining adventures of Cervantes' errant knight through to classics such as Great Expectations and Madame Bovary, to modern novels such as To the Lighthouse, The Outsider, Beloved, and Wolf Hall.Stunning images of the original manuscripts, first editions, and authors are complemented by extracts and quotations, while illustrated features set the novels in their literary and historical context. Essential for people of all ages who love books, Great Novels provides a fascinating overview of how the novel has developed through the ages and celebrates the perennial pleasures of reading.Unleash your inner Avenger and make the world a better place!Captain America is a strong and noble leader, an inspiration…
for others with his bravery, honor, and unrivaled sense of justice. Join the Marvel Cinematic Universe&’s most famous Super Soldier as he and the Avengers face adversity and encourage those around them to live up to their full potential. When it comes to integrity, principles, and leadership, no other hero comes close to Cap! Packed with iconic movie scenes, inspiring quotes, and helpful lifestyle tips from across nearly a decade of Marvel Studios films, Be More Captain America is the perfect gift for friends, family, and colleagues who need guidance on how to take charge, better themselves, and lead by example! © 2021 MARVELQuench your thirst for knowledge with this comprehensive visual encyclopedia. Packed with pictures and full of facts, this brilliant bestseller…
is an essential addition to any family library. How did Earth get here? Why does the Sun shine? How does my body work? Why are other countries different? If your head is bursting with questions, you&’ll discover all the answers and much, much more inside. With thematic chapters on Earth, space, natural world, science, technology, and the human body, there is no end to your learning experience. Stunning photography, maps, charts, timelines, diagrams, and invaluable input from experts combine in this exciting landmark reference. Easy navigation enables young readers to dip in and out or read from cover to cover. Clever cross-referencing encourages children to link information, expand their knowledge, and broaden their horizons. The New Children's Encyclopedia takes you on an epic journey of discovery through more than 9,000 indexed entries and 2,500 breathtaking images. With more than a million copies sold already, isn&’t it time you got yours?Be More Batman: Face your fears and look good doing it (Be More Ser.)
Par Glenn Dakin. 2021
Boost your confidence and become a hero!If you're looking to find a new mission in life, create the perfect cave-based…
hangout, or update your wardrobe, channel your inner Super Hero and ask yourself: "What would Batman do?"With his strength, sophistication, razor-sharp wit, and unrivaled gadget collection, Batman has all the advice you'll need to become a legend!All DC characters and elements © & (TM) DC Comics. (s21)What was life like for early people before written records even began? Satisfy your child's curiosity about the lives of…
some of the first people with Eye Wonder: Early People. From the earliest human-like apes to the use of stone-age tools, from the discovery of fire to the dawn of agriculture and civilization, this book explores how the earliest people lived. This new addition features fun activities to help your child learn and remember the information in Eye Wonder: Early People. Visual learners and readers alike will love exploring and learning through Eye Wonder: Early People. These books are designed to teach through pictures and a visual approach, encouraging curiosity in young, school-age children. We've added games, activities, and quizzes to engage children even more — Eye Wonder: Early People activities are designed to teach kids to both remember more of what they've learned, and learn to research when they want to know more, teaching general study skills as well as knowledge about early people. Learn about science, history, and the natural world through beautiful photography and lively, age-appropriate text. The Eye Wonder series organizes information in a way that's easy to search, easy to read, and easy to learn.Get To Know: A Fun, Visual Guide to How Money Works and How to Look After It (Get to Know )
Par Kalpana Fitzpatrick. 2022
A fun, visual guide for kids about the tricky topic of money: how it works and how to look after…
itKnowing the ins and outs of money is important for kids, whether they&’re trying to work out what to do with pocket money, or if they dream of making millions on the stock market. Children can begin to understand how money works with this jam-packed guide, filled with personal finance tips such as how to save money, how to keep it safe, and how to grow it! Get to know: Money will teach children aged 7+ about bigger topics, too – like what the bank does with your savings, how taxes are spent, and how billions are made and moved around the globe. Learning about money doesn&’t have to be tricky either – this guide features fun activities and quizzes, bright pages and breaks the information into bite-size chunks so that it&’s easy to digest. Inside the pages of this money book for kids, you&’ll find:- A wide-ranging and accessible introduction to money, with bright, informative illustrations alongside engaging text, making important information easy to digest- A topic-by-topic structure, giving an in-depth introduction to the world of money- Current and up-to-date themes, including online safety, microtransactions and money wellbeing- Lively and colorful diagrams that present information in an engaging wayThis money guide features useful diagrams, colorful illustrations, interactive activities, and plenty of facts, making it perfect for budding money experts, and every child who wants – or needs – to know how it &“makes the world go round&”.Marvel Studios Be More Captain Marvel: Embrace Your Power and Inspire Others (Be More)
Par Kendall Ashley. 2023
Go higher, farther, faster with Captain Marvel and unleash your stellar potentialCaptain Marvel is one of the universe&’s most powerful…
heroes and a star-spanning inspiration for others with her courage, determination, and sharp wit. Follow the Marvel Cinematic Universe&’s cosmic Avenger as she and her allies triumph over the toughest challenges, emboldening those around them to unleash their full potential. When the call for help goes out anywhere in the universe, Captain Marvel reaches for the stars and lights the way. Packed with iconic movie scenes, inspiring quotes, and useful lifestyle tips from Marvel Studios&’ blockbuster movies, Be More Captain Marvel is the perfect gift for friends, family, and colleagues looking for guidance on being self-reliant, embracing change, and leading by example! © 2022 MARVELThe Guerrilla Guide to Robert's Rules
Par Nancy Sylvester. 2006
The bible on parliamentary procedure. For anyone who has ever had something important to say at their local school board…
or condo association meeting, only to be drowned out by others who knew how to take control of the meeting—or were just louder—this guide shows how anyone can get their thoughts and ideas heard and their agendas and proposals passed.Written by professional parliamentarian Nancy Sylvester, this book provides secrets, tips, and tricks to making the rules of parliamentary procedure a personal secret weapon. With The Guerrilla Guide to Robert&’s Rules, readers will learn all the ways to make their voice heard—fairly and ethically! • Written by the consummate Professional Registered Parliamentarian. • Tips on how to play fair—and play to win. • The perfect complement to Sylvester&’s book on the basics of parliamentary procedure, The Complete Idiot&’s Guide® to Robert&’s Rules.Explore our wonderful universe through stunning CGI illustrations and amazing stats that bring to life the incredible marvels that populate…
space.Bursting with fascinating facts and the latest breathtaking images, this space book for children brings the wonders of the Solar System to life. Find out about the never-ending storms on Jupiter. Learn about the towering volcanoes of Venus - all 1,600 of them, and see the Valles Marineris on Mars--a canyon that is ten times longer than Earth's Grand Canyon. Find out many more fascinating "super" facts about the cosmos with Super Space Encyclopedia. Based on recent research and discoveries, Super Space Encyclopedia showcases everything you need to know about the Universe--from the Big Bang to the formation of galaxies and planets as well as the technology used to explore it unimaginable depths. Fabulous cutaway artworks help to reveal the inner workings of the Sun, planets, and spacecraft. Super Space Encyclopedia brings the cosmos to life in a visually compelling and informative way, making it a must-have book for every budding space enthusiast.Packed with more than 1,000 incredible images and full of fascinating facts, this beautiful children&’s book takes you on an…
exciting round-the-globe tour, with a stopover in every nation on every continent!Did you know that Cuba&’s national sport is baseball, one of the most popular sports in the US? And that kids in both Japan and Chile have earthquake drills on their school schedule? Find out aboutanything from the spookily vibrant Day of the Dead parade in Mexico and the beautiful springtime cherry blossom displays of Japan, to blueberry-picking in Sweden and India&’s space program. Discover the countries of the world – explore their geography, wildlife, traditions, and arts, in this picture-packed children&’s book.Every country's profile is full of photos, and each nation has a full-color map detailing its main cities, landscape features, and borders, and exactly where in the world they are, in this engaging encyclopedia for children aged 9-12. Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore:- Striking and detailed diagrams, drawings and illustrations on every page- A highly visual approach to learning - An ideal combination of colorful diagrams with infographic text boxes- In association with The Smithsonian InstitutionThis captivating kids encyclopedia tackles our weird and wonderful world continent by content, with informative profiles for each of the 196 nations of the world and 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 from around the globe!This world encyclopedia includes at-a-glance panels that provide a quick reference to all the stats, making this engaging encyclopedia for kids 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 Countries of the World, then why not complete the collection? Part of the highly visual Our World In Pictures series, avid readers can dive into the world of dinosaurs with The Dinosaur Book, become a vehicle virtuoso with Cars, Trains, Ships and Planes and explore the incredible animal kingdom with Animal Book.