Andrea Mills

100 Scientists Who Made History (100 in History)

ARKive

Find out about the world's most amazing animals and learn about their family life, how they hunt and where they live - in their very own words! Meet a marine iguana or hang out with an orangutan and discover how you can help make the world a safer place for them to live. A donation from every book sold goes to support ARKive, a non-profit initiative of The Wildlife Trust so you really are making a difference!Animals Like Us is divided into five sections, which are the main global habitats where the featured animals live. Within these sections are the spread-by-spread profiles of a selection of endangered animals. Every species narrates its own story to the reader. Recurrent features include did you know facts, locator maps, population figures, the threats facing the animal, and recommended websites.

Animals Like Us

Have a curious child that always asks the five big "W" questions: Who, What, Where, When and Why? This true or false book has all the unbelievable answers. Get this brainy blockbuster to excite and educate curious young minds with loads of fun facts about all the subjects that are important to them. Will kids aged 7-10 enjoy this trivia book? It looks like the answer is "True!" This exciting visual encyclopedia is perfect for curious children. Your child will love learning as they discover the truth about the big questions they have. Each true or false question is proved right or wrong in this book by a detailed answer and fascinating facts in a way they will understand. Your child will be captivated as they will discover incredible truths and statistics, making them feel and look smart, with facts perfect for 7-10 year olds. The book features breathtaking photographs, images and infographics influencing your child's mood and enhancing learning. This book is packed with strange facts that will have kids expand their knowledge about a broad range of subjects. Do we only use 10% of our brains? Does lightning never strike twice? Are humans taller in the morning than in the evening? True or False? lets kids discover common misconceptions and learn what is strange, but true. Ask, Learn and Discover! Fascinating facts about our day-to-day life, animals, people, space/galaxy, science, history, and culture. Your kid will discover the surprising facts about the known and the unknown in this book. Difficult topics and answers are easily simplified for young kids to comprehend. Broaden your little one's knowledge or use it as an entertainment book that brings adults and kids together. Find out if cockroaches can survive for days without their heads and if it is true that elephants never forget. This true or false fun fact busting book takes you on a journey through questions about: - The Human Body: Are we 75% water? - Nature: Are birds descended from dinosaurs? - Science & Technology: Is glass made of sand? - Space: Is Pluto a planet (again)? - Earth: Are deserts always hot? - History & Culture: Was Napoleon short? True or False? is an educational book that has all the answers to fascinate kids' minds. Next time someone tries to tell your child that "spinach makes you strong" or "there has never been life on Mars", let them set the facts straight.

Big Questions, Unbelievable Answers

True or False?

Clive Gifford

Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff

Laura Buller

The future is here - are you ready for it? From mechanical automata to modern-day androids, explore more than 100 robots and discover how they work, who made them, and how they affect the lives of humans around the world. From drones used in battle to robot helpers taking care of hospital patients, Robot shows how robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) are becoming part of everyday life. Each robot, including service robots packing food and rescue robots finding people after a disaster, has its own profile to explain its features and uses.The book is divided into clear sections by the jobs a robot might do, so it's easy to compare and find out about robots from different areas of science and life. There are also focused articles on specific features of robotics, such as the ability to learn, which will help you learn more about the technology behind these fascinating machines.Packed with vibrant graphics, punchy colours, and a mind-bending array of information, this book makes one thing clear- the robot revolution is here to stay

Meet the Machines of the Future

Robot

Everything 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.

The Everything Book of Dogs and Puppies

Dorling Kindersley

This book is packed with children's Bible stories, from the creation story, to the history of the Old Testament prophets, to the nativity story and Jesus' resurrection. DK's The Children's Bible is a children's book for ages 9-11. It features more than 150 of the best-loved stories from the Bible, covering both the Old Testament and the New Testament. Beautiful illustrations and colour photographs of artefacts and historical objects add context to the tales. Bible maps and pictures of famous biblical locations as they are today make this the perfect modern Bible. All stories are told in a clear and exciting way that encourages young readers to read alone or with a helping hand. The meaning of each Bible story and of Jesus' parables are explained to further bring them to life. Discover stories about Adam and Eve, Noah's ark, David and Goliath, Jonah and the whale, the birth of Jesus, and read the words of Jesus Christ in parables such as The Good Samaritan and the tale of the prodigal son. Find out the meaning of Jesus' crucifixion and how the apostles created the early Christian Church after his death. DK's The Children's Bible is the perfect introduction to the greatest story ever told.

The Children's Bible

Find out all about famous princesses with this DK learn to read book. Kids will love learning about the lives of women who were born as princesses, from Pocahontas to Queen Elizabeth II, or became royalty during their lives, such as Meghan Markle or Princess Diana. With this book children will learn that princesses are not only caring, but that they can be rebellious and powerful people too, like Princess Zhao, and Princess Sophia Duleep Singh. Princess Power is a new Level 3 title in the engaging four-level DK Readers series, aimed at children who are beginning to read alone. Developing a lifelong love of reading, DK Readers cover a vast range of fascinating subjects to support children as they learn to read. Includes 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. Princess Power covers a topic that will inspire and educate kids, encouraging reading for pleasure - linked with improved reading and writing abilities, as well as a wider vocabulary and greater self-confidence.

Princess Power

From brainy biologists and clever chemists to magnificent mathematicians and phenomenal physicists, discover 100 remarkable scientists who shaped our world. Containing a universe of knowledge, 100 Scientists Who Made History tells the story of the people who increased our grasp of almost everything around us. From Aristotle and Rosalind Franklin, to Marie Curie, Stephen Hawking, and Brian Cox, get the lowdown on the people whose thirst for knowledge has shaped the way we live today. Find out when each scientist lived, what they discovered, and why it was important. Learn a little about the life of each person and how they made their discoveries - some studied for years and some discoveries happened by accident! See how scientists through time built on each other's work to advance their research and our knowledge about the world. With beautiful photography and illustrations, 100 Scientists Who Made History is a fascinating look at the most important scientists and their discoveries.

100 Scientists Who Made History

Tracey Turner

Describes the development of one hundred world-changing inventions, including rockets, the internet, refrigerators, blue jeans, light bulbs, and antibiotics.

100 Inventions That Made History

Everything a child wants to know about cats and kittens, from breeds, features, pet care, and grooming, to discovering how their cats communicate with us and one another.

The Everything Book of Cats and Kittens

Improve your reading skills while learning about myths, legends, fairytales, and folklore. These fantastic retellings feature great stories from mythology about terrifying dragons and monsters, magical winged animals, the undead, gods and goddesses, and shapeshifters. Mythical Beasts 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.

Mythical Beasts

Discover the world of horses and ponies in this fact-filled guide. Find out about horse behavior, and learn lots of useful tips on how to take care of a pony. Meet more than 20 breeds, from Arabians to Shetland ponies.

The Everything Book of Horses and Ponies

"The science of goo! Get ready to get gunked in the ultimate guide to goo. Explore the science behind all things mucky and messy, from slimy snot and slippery saliva to snail secretions and sticky super glue. Smell the stinky stench of spore-filled slime on the devil's fingers fungus. Meet the spawning superstar that lays 20,000 eggs, all protected by wiggly jelly. See the gross gunk inside pimples, that's packed with sticky sebum, dead skin cells, and bacteria." --

The Amazing Science Behind Everything Icky from Snot to FrogSpawn!

It Can't Be True! Goo!

Discover the most unbelievable, mind-boggling facts with True or False? Do we only use 10% of our brains. Does lightning never strike twice. Was penicillin invented by mistake. True or False? Look inside DK's True or False? encyclopedia and find out whether these common sayings are true or false! Packed with amazing fun facts for kids, unbelievable statistics and common sayings True or False? reveals the truth! Covering lots of weird facts and fascinating topics, for example, did you know that you are taller in the morning than in the evening or that Sunflowers follow the Sun across the sky. From animals and people to space and science, each true or false question is proved right or wrong, and is full of colourful pictures, photographs and infographics that bring each subject to life! Plus you'll discover incredible facts and statistics to wow your family and friends too. The perfect gift for Christmas or birthdays this book is packed with fun facts for kids with inquisitive minds. Remember! Next time you're told Pluto is a planet or spinach makes you strong make sure you haveTrue or False? handy!

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