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1) Dinosaurs
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Introduces dinosaurs, describing the physical characteristics and behavior of different dinosaur groups, how they are studied today, and some of their distant relatives.
5) Earth
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Have you ever wanted to know which is the tallest mountain on Earth? Or which continent is the largest? DKfindout! Earth is packed with surprising facts and amazing pictures. It is a fascinating book filled with big ideas.
7) Robots
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Explores how robots function and are made, looking at their computing components and how engineers design them with specific capabilities.
8) Universe
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Explore stars, galaxies, and our incredible universe with this childrens book full of photographs and illustrations, fascinating facts, and engaging challengesfrom the creators of DKfindout.com, DKs free online resource for kids. Did you know that it takes 240 million years for the sun to make one orbit around the Milky Way? Or that astronauts learn what it feels like in space by training underwater? Find out why! Perfect for all young Earthlings...
9) Vikings
Author
Series
Publisher
Dk Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Meet Viking warriors and explorers in this children's book full of photographs and illustrations, fascinating facts, and engaging challenges--from the creators of DKfindout.com, DK's free online resource for kids. Did you know that Vikings were skilled artists and makers? Or that Icelandic Vikings ate whale meat, seals, puffins, and ponies? Find out why! Perfect for young readers who want a highly visual history book to increase their medieval know-how,...
10) World War I
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI, findout! dicusses the build-up to the war, along with battles, history, technology, and more.
11) Big cats
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"This children's animal book has everything you'll need to know about big cats, including lions, tigers, jaguars, leopards, and cheetahs. Find out how big cats hunt, learn about cat myths and legends, discover where big cats live, and how they move. Packed with information, photographs, and colorful illustrations."-- provided by publisher.
12) Birds
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Meet incredible birds - from eagles, owls, and parrots, to hummingbirds, penguins, and birds of paradise - in this children's book full of photographs and illustrations, fascinating facts, and engaging challenges. Find out how birds from around the world fly, feed, sense the world, communicate, build nests, protect their eggs, raise chicks, keep their feathers in top condition, defend themselves, and travel in search of food and nesting sites."--...
13) Castles
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
This children's history book has everything you need to know about medieval castles, including knights, jousting, sieges, drawbridges, and forts. Learn about castle design, from the earliest motte and bailey styles to stone fortresses and beautiful castles in Japan and India.
14) Climate change
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Climate change is now one of the biggest issues we face as a society, and the British and Irish governments have become the first in the world to declare a climate emergency. This book lays out the science behind this natural process that has been exponentially sped up by humans. It explains the different ways in which we have caused the Earth to heat up, from traffic pollution to animal farming, and the vast, widespread effects we are causing."--...
15) Oceans
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
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...
16) Garbage
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Explains waste management problems humans have encountered throught history and how we deal with it now, highlighting key global concerns related to garbage disposal, such as space waste, the problem of plastic, and growing landfills.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Journey to the icy lands at the ends of the Earth and learn all about life at the poles. Explore Earth’s polar regions—from amazing wildlife to the heroic explorers who ventured there. Discover snowy mountains, frozen seas, and icebergs bigger than skyscrapers! Children will meet the remarkable animals that survive and thrive in the harsh conditions of these icy worlds. There’s the giant polar bear using its large padded paws to trek many...
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