Inc Dorling Kindersley
1) Ask a bug
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Presents in question-and-answer format information and trivia about insects, including if all bees make honey, why spiders don't stick to their webs, and the best insect disguises.
2) Train
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
A picture-packed guide to the fascinating story of trains and how they have transformed our world. Discover how the vision of George Stephenson, the "father of the railroad," materialized into an age of steam around the world. Study the cut-out of a locomotive to understand how the movement of the piston turns the wheels. Learn how the American railroad contributed to the development and progress in the US and facilitated the spread of population...
Publisher
DK, Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"The Slime Book is packed full of more than 30 gloopy, squishy, and stretchy recipes to make at home. Create a glow-in-the-dark slime, gross out your friends with snot slime, and take a bite out of tasty chocolatey slime. Simple step-by-steps and vibrant photographs show how to create every awesome slime. Each recipe is Borax-free and uses safe, readily available ingredients, so you can start pulling and poking right away. Are you ready to slime?...
Publisher
DK Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
From the origin of the universe to the future of space rockets, this book about space for kids has it all. Did you know that the moon was once a piece of the Earth, and that a day on Venus is longer than one year? First published in 2015, Knowledge Encyclopedia: Space! has been completely revised and updated for 2020, with new images and information on all things space-related to send you rocketing to the furthest reaches of the cosmos. Newly updated...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
Aircraft chronicles the dramatic story of manned flight in stunning visual detail. With more than 800 iconic aircraft, trailblazing engines, famous manufacturers, and the people and technology behind the world's most advanced flying machines, this is the ultimate guide to the amazing history of aviation.
9) Shakespeare
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Explore the life of history's most famous playwright--from his Elizabethan world to the stories that inspired him
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Limited
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
Español
Description
Con una prosa sencilla, El libro de la física presenta explicaciones claras y concisas que desbrozan la jerga especializada, diagramas que plasman complejas teorías, citas memorables e ingeniosas ilustraciones que juegan con nuestros conocimientos de la física. ¿Cómo generan electricidad los imanes? ¿Qué es la antimateria? ¿Es posible viajar en el tiempo? A partir de estas y otras muchas preguntas, los físicos han ampliado las fronteras del...
12) Civil War
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Take a trip through time and witness the deadliest war in US history. With the help of expert historians, find out how to fight to end slavery sparked the war, see the weapons used by soldiers on the battlefields, and meet the people who risked their lives on the front lines."--
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
A comprehensive pregnancy guide for expecting mothers and their partners offers advice from top experts in the field who cover more than three hundred topics of interest, including fertility, birth, nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle changes.
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"From the tiny bee humming bird to the huge wandering albatross, Bird brings the diversity and drama of the avian world to life. Capturing the wonder of birds in their natural environments, this unrivaled guide spans the globe. Profiles more than 1,200 species in a unique celebration of the world's birds ; explains the biology of birds and where they live, from the poles to the tropics ; showcases the most spectacular sites for bird-watching" --...
16) Early humans
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs present a description of early humans, their origins, their tools and weapons, how they hunted and foraged for food, and the role of family life, money, religion, and magic.
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Incredible maps show where history was made. Much more than an atlas or a history book, When on Earth? charts global historical events through stunning world maps. A truly visual guide to discovering when, where, and why things happened, When on Earth? presents history as a series of stunning, specially commissioned historical maps of the world. Each of these maps charts a key global event, such as the migration of the earliest humans, the spread...
Publisher
Dk Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Discover the world of cats in this guide to our favorite fluffy friends. Find out what meowing and purring really mean. Then learn how to keep your pet healthy and happy with lots of cat care tips. There are more than 40 breeds to meet, from fluffy Persians to silky Bengals. Which one would you choose?" -- Back cover.