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Underwater World: Aquatic Myths, Mysteries, and the Unexplained
Par Tamara Macfarlane. 2022
Dive into the depths and discover the mysteries of the world of water in this beautiful book for young readers.From…
myths and legends, folklore and fables, to amazing discoveries, and undiscovered depths – children will love exploring the amazing world of water in this beautifully illustrated book for young readers.Dive between the pages of Underwater World into the ocean depths to discover sunken lands, and sail in and out of legends laden with weird and wonderful monsters. This educational book for 7-9 year olds will teach curious children all about the ocean, magical creatures and mythology, mysteries and the unexplained. Ready for an adventure? Dive straight in to discover: - A strikingly visual guide to the innermost depths of our Earth- Exquisite hand-drawn illustrations and maps making the information engaging and accessible- A diverse range of fascinating information using captions and detailed cross sectionsWater – it can be hard as rock, silky soft, and often barely there. We can&’t live without it, but can&’t breathe within it. This shape-shifting element washes in on our shores, pours on our towns, and winds through our fields. We are mostly made out of water, but how much do we really know about it? Children will love learning all about the world of water in this beautifully illustrated and colorful book. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? If you like Underwater World, then why not complete the collection? Take a peek inside the enchanting and mythological world of dragons with Dragon World, and discover their fascinating history.Find your ideal dog - and learn how to look after it - in this stunning guide to all things…
canine. Combining breeds, behavior, care, and training advice, this book contains everything you need to know to help you choose and look after a dog, from the tiny Chihuahua to the towering Great Dane. Find the perfect pet using Q&A selector charts that help you find the best breed to suit your lifestyle. Fully updated to reflect the latest dog breeds, The Complete Dog Breed Book contains a catalog of more than 420 dogs. Each features stunning photographs of the dog from various angles, while popular breeds - including the Boxer, Labrador Retriever, and English Springer Spaniel - are given a special in-depth treatment. Clear and concise text explains the main features of the dog, as well as providing a historical overview of the breed. Annotation highlights physical characteristics of each breed, while panels provide an at-a-glance guide to key features, such as the dog's temperament, size, and color.A practical section on care covers the fundamental aspects of looking after a dog, from handling and grooming to exercise and health. Step-by-step photographic sequences, combined with expert-written advice, explain the essentials of basic obedience. The Complete Dog Breed Book is a one-stop manual to helping you become the owner of a happy, healthy, well-behaved dog.DK Readers Level 2: The Lion's Tale (DK Readers Level 2)
Par Laura Buller. 2018
Learn to read while getting up close to the magnificent lion in this exciting book.Find out how a lion cub…
joins the pride and grows to become the king of the jungle, discover how lions in Asia and Africa are different, and learn why we need to work to protect these endangered animals in the wild.Amazing up-close photographs show lions playing on the plains of Africa, providing strong visual clues to build vocabulary and confidence. Amazing facts encourage enthusiasm for reading. Additional information spreads build knowledge further, such as how lions have adapted to be top hunters. There's also a fun quiz to develop reading comprehension. This book has been developed in consultation with literacy experts to help improve children's reading ability. A Lion's Tale 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 featuring DK's stunning photography, to support children as they learn to read.Packed with fun facts for kids, this innovative series of levelled guided reading books combines a highly visual approach with engaging nonfiction narratives. Reading levels progress from brief, simple text in the early readers, to slightly longer, more detailed nonfiction chapter books, to challenging nonfiction containing rich vocabulary and more complex sentence structures. DK Readers are assessed by both Fountas & Pinnell and Lexile levels, and are ideal for learning to read, for subject research, and of course, for children to read for pleasure.Croak - the frogs and toads are here! Make reading your superpower with DK&’s beautiful, leveled nonfiction.Use your reading superpowers…
to learn all about poisonous, see-through and tree frogs and more - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress.Frogs and Toads is a beautifully designed reader all about these amazing amphibians. The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about exotic amphibians - fire-bellied, poison-dart and horned among them!Am I Boring My Dog?: And 99 Other Things Every Dog Wishes You Knew
Par Edie Jarolim. 2009
Geared to the millions who want to be socially responsible with their dogs, but also indulgent with them, who love…
to be up to date about the latest ideas about training, but above all, who worry about their relationships with their dogs, this poignant, irreverent guide is doggone funny. Written by a first-time dog owner who's been there and worried about that, this comprehensive yet accessible book articulates the questions that many people have about all things canine-related but are afraid to ask, all with a reassuring, amusing tone.Habitats of the World (DK Panorama)
Par Dk. 2023
Take a tour through Earth&’s most amazing habitats and discover the astonishing variety of life on our planet.From forests and…
ocean to deserts and the frozen Poles, explore Earth&’s major ecosystems and the different communities of animals and plants that live in each one.Illustrated in incredible detail with CGI images, children aged 7-11 will pore over the pages of this breathtaking visual journey through Earth&’s incredible ecosystems. Dip beneath the sunlit surface of the Coral Sea to discover a reef bursting with life. Voyage to the frozen north to find out which animals survive on the icy Arctic tundra. See the sunrise over the Sonoran Desert in spring as this arid landscape bursts into bloom. Find out how animals and plants are adapted to their environment and how they interact with their surroundings and each other, from a teeming tropical rainforest to the hostile conditions of a high mountain peak or the icy Poles. This incredible nature book for children features: 14 stunning double-page CGI illustrations, each showcasing a different habitat from across the world, from the Arctic to Australia. Details from the main scene are pulled out and placed around the edges of the page for readers to find in the illustration and to give extra information. All of Earth&’s major habitats and the animals and plants that live there.A lively and engaging introduction text guides the reader through each habitat, and draws out details from the artwork.SI Habitats of the World is for anyone fascinated by the incredible diversity of life on Earth, perfect for children and parents to read together. Packed full of natural wonders and iconic animal species, this book shows how life on Earth is interconnected and knitted together in a delicate balance.DKfindout! Oceans (DK findout!)
Par Dk. 2020
Sail across spectacular seas and discover the mind-boggling marine life of the world's oceans.Find out about the five great oceans…
on our planet, and learn about their biological and geographical features. Explore the deepest depths of the Mariana Trench, spot shipwrecks at the bottom of the sea, and uncover the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef.This book will teach children about the incredible oceans and seas that cover around seventy percent of our world. Dive in with amazing illustrations, discover how we can protect our oceans, and stock up on facts to amaze your friends. Packed with information, photographs, and colorful illustrations, DKfindout! Oceans is a beautiful compendium of ocean life, from the Pacific to the Atlantic. DKfindout! Oceans introduces creatures great and small, from the great white shark, dolphins, and giant squid, to penguins and colorful coral.The DK findout! series introduces children to a range of exciting topics in a fun, engaging way. Checked by specialist consultants and an educational expert, this is not only a source of information you can trust but one that is age-appropriate and supports your child's schoolwork.For kids who are just beginning to learn to read and want to learn more about animals that come out…
at night comes Nighttime Animals, a DK Reader designed to improve reading skills while keeping kids engaged and entertained. In Nighttime Animals, we're introduced to the world of nocturnal creatures and can finally answer the question of what animals are doing after the sun goes down. Develop your child's reading skills with DK Readers, a multi-level reading program designed to capture your child's interest while developing reading skills and general knowledge. A wide variety of subjects allows you to choose a topic that interests your child and develop reading skills around it. Children ages 4 through 9 will find the perfect books for their appropriate reading levels to develop the reading skills needed to improve school projects and independent reading.DK Adventures: Bug Hunters (DK Adventures)
Par Dk. 2015
Investigate the amazing variety of insects and creepy crawlies of the Amazon, and observe the many wonders of the rainforest…
habitat. The rain forest comes alive and bugs have the right of way.DK Adventures is a nonfiction series for kids ages 8-11 featuring visually rich theme spreads, and fascinating facts that help kids build their skills in vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and critical thinking while developing a love of reading. Designed to keep interest high, build knowledge, and enrich the reading experience with fascinating background information, each title in the DK Adventures series is filled with information yet eminently accessible, and available in a wide range of kid-favorite topics including rain forests, animals, rocks, and shipwrecks.Packed with fun activities, crafts, reading games, and amazing facts, kids can meet all the cuddly creatures and amazing sights…
found in the woods—from bunnies to bears to bugs—in this educational project book.In Forest Life and Woodland Creatures, each page has engaging photographs with clear text and simple step-by-step instructions for young readers to follow as they complete each project. Kids can get crafty as they create a pinecone owl, a bear mask, delicious berry ice pops, and much more. Perfect for kids who love the great outdoors, this book will have them exploring as they improve their dexterity, memory, and brain development with each activity.Keep kids entertained as they learn with Forest Life and Woodland Creatures.Series Overview: Created especially for kids ages 3–5, DK's Practical Facts series blends gentle educational content with simple practical activities such as crafts, cooking, and counting, providing young readers with a broad reading experience in which they learn by doing. The simple activities reinforce the fun facts and aid in the development of literacy, numeracy, memory, and dexterity. Keep kids entertained as they learn with DK's Practical Facts series.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.DK Readers L3: Snappy Crocodile Tale (DK Readers Level 3)
Par Niki Foreman. 2015
For kids who like learning about crocodiles, or who are interested in Australia and Australian wildlife, comes Snappy Crocodile Tale,…
a DK Reader designed to improve reading skills while keeping kids engaged and entertained. In Snappy Crocodile Tale, we follow the adventures of Chris Croc all the way from birth through his time as king of the river! Chris Croc lives at Kakadu National Park in Australia, and through his journey we meet more Australian wildlife through the crocodile's encounters with them and find out about these fascinating but deadly creatures. Develop your child's reading skills with DK Readers, a multi-level reading program designed to capture your child's interest while developing reading skills and general knowledge. A wide variety of subjects allows you to choose a topic that interests your child and develop reading skills around it. Children ages 4 through 9 will find the perfect books for their appropriate reading levels to develop the reading skills needed to improve school projects and independent reading.Splash and swim along on a whale&’s incredible journey. Make reading your superpower with DK&’s beautiful, leveled nonfiction.Use your reading…
superpowers to learn all about Triton, a humpback whale on a 2,000 mile journey - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. Journey of a Humpback Whale is a beautifully designed reader all about a whale&’s migration from the warm Caribbean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean - how he swims, what he eats, and his friends along the way.The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about Triton the whale&’s incredible 2,000-mile adventure.Eyewitness Fish (DK Eyewitness)
Par Dk. 2022
Dive into a watery world where many wonderful fish of all shapes and sizes swim, in rivers, lakes, and oceans.Become…
an eyewitness to the fascinating world of fish, in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the many different types of species and the ecosystems they live in. Children will be mesmerized by striking color photographs of tropical fish, eels, seahorses, and more, with a unique "eyewitness" view of the natural history of fish, how they behave, and how they survive. This unique, beautifully illustrated guide reveals the lethal jaws of a piranha, a porcupine fish "puffing up", how a dogfish swims, growth rings on a fish scale, what a fish looked like 400 million years ago, and a fish with legs! Using striking full-color photographs and illustrations, discover how a school stays together, why some fish swim upside down, how a stingray stings, and why fish need water to breathe, and much more.Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on fish, you can expect to find: - A fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new &“eyewitness&” feature- Amazing facts, diagrams, statistics, and timelines- Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the fieldEyewitness Fish introduces the ultimate guide to fish, from how they evolved to their weird andwonderful habits. Children can discover inside the egg of a fish, the great warriors of the sea and much more, through amazing facts, diagrams, and statistics to see them as never before. This all-emcompassing fish guide is a must-have for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for learning, as well as 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. Journey down the River Amazon and explore the rainforest with Eyewitness Amazon, learn how to combat climate change with Eyewitness Climate Change or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.Bacterias, virus, hongos y otros microbios encantadoramente asquerososPrepárate para descubrir las bacterias que hacen que te tires pedos, los ácaros…
que viven en tus pestañas y el hongo que transforma las hormigas en zombis.En este fascinante libro para niños, el científico Steve Mould revela datos divertidos e interesantes sobre el invisible mundo de los microbios. El libro de las bacterias explora por qué necesitamos bacterias en nuestro día a día e introduce a los lectores a sus amigos: los virus, los hongos, las algas, los protozoos y las arqueas.Las baterías son los organismos vivos más importantes en la Tierra. Algunas son dañinas pero su gran mayoría son imprescindibles. Sin ellas, no podríamos comer yogur o queso, y algunas incluso ayudan a limpiar el petróleo que vierten los barcos en el mar.¡Los microbios nunca fueron de tanta actualidad!Descubre los tipos de microbios que existen, cuáles son dañinos y cuáles beneficiosos, cómo se multiplican, cuáles son nuestras defensas, su historia y los personajes como Alexander Fleming que la marcaron.El libro de las bacterias es el libro perfecto para facilitar conversaciones con tus hijos sobre el coronavirus, las vacunas, las medidas de higiene y actual pandemia. Los niños aprenderán la diferencia entre un resfriado y una gripe, cómo se transmiten y qué pueden hacer.Con un texto accesible e imágenes divertidas, este libro explica los microbios a niños de 7 años en adelante y es el regalo perfecto para pequeños biólogos.El libro de las bacterias es una introducción ideal para niños de todas las edades: • ¡Hola, microbios! • ¿Qué son las bacterias? • Pero ¿dónde están? • ¿Sepias que brillan? • En tu cuerpo • Defensas del cuerpo • Los antibióticos • Bacterias útiles • ¿Qué es un virus? • Pillar un resfriado • Combatir un virus • Virus de plantas • ¿Qué son los hongos? • Megamoho • Microchefs • ¡Hormigas zombis! • ¿Qué son las algas? • Energía verde • ¿Qué son los protozoos? • ¿Qué son las arqueas? • Cronología de los microbios El libro de las bacterias es un libro en español para niños que pertenece a nuestro catálogo infantil, donde encontrarás libros de referencia que fomentan la curiosidad, el aprendizaje y el desarrollo de los niños.Did You Know? Animals: Amazing answers to more than 200 awesome questions! (Why? Series)
Par Derek Harvey. 2021
From penguins to elephants and snakes to sharks, let your budding zoologist discover incredible facts about animals big and small. Ever…
wondered why ducks float or how a spider makes a web? This fascinating animal book reveals the answers to more than 200 intriguing questions children ask about their favorite animals. Let&’s explore them all!Inside the pages of this first encyclopedia about animals, you&’ll find: • Five chapters covering mammals, birds, marine life, creepy-crawlies, and reptiles and amphibians. • Information that is presented in bite-sized chunks and images that are clearly captioned and annotated. • Stunning photography of animals in their natural surroundings. • Answers more than 200 questions about animals, like &“Can dogs see color?&” or &“Why do tigers have stripes?&” in an engaging question and answer format. • &“Quick quiz&” boxes that allow the reader to test their friends and family on trivia about the animal kingdom. This fact-packed nature book for kids takes young readers on an epic adventure of exploring the animal kingdom! It&’s organized by group and covers all areas of the animal kingdom, from mammals and birds to insects, reptiles and fish. Each page asks a new question and answers it with clear, simple text alongside amazing pictures, providing engaging information to help kids understand all about animal life and behavior. Created in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution, this updated animal encyclopedia is the perfect addition to any in-school or home library. It features a fresh and simple design approach that keeps the pages clear and easy to navigate. It&’s the perfect gift for kids ages 7-9 who are interested in animals and the natural world!Get your child learning with DK's Did You Know? series of children&’s educational books. It&’s packed with fantastic facts for curious minds! Look out for Did You Know? Human Body and learn about all aspects of the human body.Hunting, hiding, changing and stinking bugs are all here! Make reading your superpower with DK&’s beautiful, levelled non-fiction.Use your reading…
superpowers to learn all about different bugs and how they survive - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress.Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! is a beautifully designed reader all about amazing bugs - how they hunt, eat, hide and protect themselves or even completely transform! The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about amazing bugs, illustrated in stunning close.DK Readers L2: The Great Migration (DK Readers Level 2)
Par Deborah Lock. 2012
The bestselling DK Readers series has a fresh new look featuring redesigned jackets and interiors, and up-to-date vocabulary throughout. In…
DK Readers, stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging age-appropriate stories, creating a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these captivating books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade four. With DK Readers, children learn to read — then read to learn!Enter the jungle world of amazing animals! Make reading your superpower with DK&’s beautiful, leveled nonfiction.Use your reading superpowers to…
learn all about animal life in the jungle, from anteaters to tigers - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. Jungle Animals is a beautifully designed reader all about life in the jungle, from dazzling birds to bears and monkeys, from hairy tarantulas to jaguars and tigers. The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about all the amazing birds, insects, and animals in this fascinating habitat.Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the giant squid down in the deep sea…
with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 3: Giant Squid will introduce kids to giant squid—including fun facts about why people used to believe these creatures were sea monsters, what they eat, and their extraordinary three-part bodies— 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 3 and 4 reading skills.- Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as deep-sea creatures, ocean life, and animals.- 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 3 titles are visually engaging, full of fun facts about exciting topics, and motivate children to improve their nonfiction reading skills. Perfect for children ages 8 to 10 (Grades 3 and 4) who are newly independent readers ready to advance.