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Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Meet the people of the world and find out about some of the fascinating cultures that make up our global community. From Spaniards to Samoans, and the Miao to the Miskitu, this fully updated edition of DK's popular Encyclopedia of People will take you on a worldwide tour of continents, peninsulas, and islands to discover what life is like for the billions of people on our planet. Discover how the Yakut people survive in the Arctic temperatures of...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
Published to coincide with Spider-Man' 60th anniversary, this action-packed guide to one of the world's most recognized super heroes profiles more than 200 timeless Spidey characters and is the perfect introduction to the web-slinger's amazing world.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Is Superman the strongest Super Hero alive? Where is Wonder Woman from? Is Darkseid the most evil Super-Villain ever? Who is the fastest man alive? Who are Batman's allies? Have to know the answers to these questions? Look no further than the DC Comics Ultimate Character Guide: New Edition. Written by DC Comics experts, this illustrated encyclopedia features more than 200 incredible characters and Super Hero teams, including Batman, Harley Quinn,...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Explore the LEGO® Star Wars(TM) galaxy with this visual guide to the minifigures, vehicles, and sets from the entire Star Wars saga. Discover every detail of the Millennium Falcon, look around the Death Star, examine Poe Dameron's X-wing starfighter, and find out about all your favorite LEGO Star Wars minifigures-from Rey to Darth Vader. Learn how the awesome sets are created in the Beyond the Brick chapter, which features concept art and an interview...
Author
Publisher
Hermes House
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"The authoritative A-Z of the mythical figures of three ancient cultures: Classical, Celtic, and Norse. Over 500 alphabetical entries describing the central mythical figures of each culture, with copious cross references. Superb pictorial spreads on the mythical themes and symbols central to each culture. Beautifully illustrated with over 550 images spanning fifteen centuries of fine art from the ancient world to the present day, including both classic...
50) Super insectos
Author
Publisher
Doring Kindersley Limited
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
Español
Description
Superinsectos se adentra en el mundo oculto de los artrópodos para mostrarte algunas de las más asombrosas criaturas de nuestro planeta. Observa de cerca un pequeño escarabajo que fulmina a sus enemigos con una corrosiva sustancia química. Descubre el tardígrado, que es capaz incluso de sobrevivir en el espacio, y conoce el gusano que escupe baba pegajosa para atrapar a sus presas. Te sorprederá todo cuanto ocurre en un mundo microscópico de...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"This book features fascinating information on all the major types of dinosaur as well as ancient fish, other prehistoric reptiles in the air or water, and early mammals. Dinosaur reconstructions and the latest fossil finds bring back to life the bone-crunching teeth of the Tyrannosaurus rex, the astonishingly large body of the Argentinosaurus, and the plane-sized wings of the soaring Hatzegopteryx. Each page reveals new facts from the latest paleontological...
Author
Publisher
Lorenz Books, an imprint of Anness Publishing, LTD
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
This wide-ranging and lavish book, substantially updated and adapted for this new large-format edition, presents an expert survey of the incredible floral diversity of the different regions of the world. More than 1730 species are featured, arranged according to region and then by plant family. The key features of each main entry are described to help identify the species, and each entry is illustrated with a botanically accurate profile of the plant,...
Publisher
Hurtubise
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
Français
Description
Cette encyclop̌die scientifique pour enfants, avec des images de pr̈s sur chaque page, montre et explique comment fonctionnent la chimie, la physique et la biologie.
This science encyclopedia for children, with up-close images on every page, shows and explains how chemistry, physics, and biology work.
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Diagnose any health problem with this simple visual symptom guide: simple illustrations of every part of the body lead you straight to the problem ; easy-to-follow descriptions of symptoms guide you to the likely cause and more information about the condition ; symbols indicate the appropriate form of medical help ; ailments that need urgent medical advice are clearly flagged; updated to include COVID-19 symptoms ; written and authenticated by a...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Blast into outer space with Buzz Lightyear, take a road trip with Lightning McQueen, and just keep swimming with Nemo and Dory. Enter the magical world of Pixar and learn all about your favorite characters - playful toys, brave bugs, big red pandas, sea monsters, and so much more!"-- provided by publisher.
Publisher
Britannica Books, an imprint of What on Earthy Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Unlike old encyclopedias that are structured from A to Z, this encyclopedia takes you on a journey from the beginning of time to the present day - and even into the future! It explores a wide range of topics and is divided into eight chapters by subject: Universe, Earth, Matter, Life, Humans, Ancient & Medieval Times, Modern Times, and Today & Tomorrow.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Jump into the action-packed LEGO Marvel multiverse with DK's latest Visual Dictionary. Discover everything you need to know about the latest sets, vehicles, and minifigures. See every detail of the Guardians of the Galaxy's spaceship, explore Doctor Strange's Sanctum Sanctorum, examine the advanced vehicles of Wakanda, discover Spider-Man's most dastardly villains, and find out about your favorite LEGO Marvel minifigures -- from Black Panther to...
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