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In the groundbreaking tradition of DK's New York Times bestseller Pick Me Up, this book uses the same irreverent style to explore all the things THEY don't want you know about. From the Mona Lisa's hidden past to the history of Area 51, Do Not Open explores lost worlds, unravels secret codes, and lets readers step through the looking glass to see if they can handle the truth! AUTHOR BIO:...
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In these 4 all-new titles-each with its own clip-art CD and wall chart-DK shines its Eyewitness spotlight on vital topics from the past, present, and future. While Mesopotamia explore the cradle of civilization and Great Scientists reveals the minds that shaped the modern world, China investigates the present-day culture of the most populous country on the planet, and Oil takes a look at the controversial substance responsible for the beginning-and, if we're not careful, the end of life as we know it today....
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With more than 800,000 species identified, and many still unknown to us, the animal kingdom is a fascinating subject. Budding zoologists can get up close and personal with some of the most amazing creatures in the air, on the land, and in the sea in this stunning new title, Animals.
Filled with full-color photos, illustrations, layered acetate diagrams, engaging text, and two jumbo color posters, Animals explores detailed aspects of anatomy, behavior, habitat, and conservation in a kid-friendly style. ...
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How do seismic waves travel through rock? How can satellites help with earthquake prediction? The 'Why Science Matters' series demonstrates how the science we learn at school is important in every aspect of our everyday lives. Using case studies and invest
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Powerful photographs and succinct, informative text work together to tell the amazing story of life on Earth. The images capture the glory of sculptured landscapes, the fearsome forces of nature and the extraordinary diversity of plant and animal life. Specially commissioned artworks reveal what photographs - and the human eye - cannot grasp, by showing how natural forces work and shape the land. Practical step-by-step experiments and projects add a vital extra element that encourages reader involvement, increases understanding and subtly reinforces the learning experience for readers aged 8-12 years....
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In these 4 all-new titles-each with its own clip-art CD and wall chart-DK shines its Eyewitness spotlight on vital topics from the past, present, and future. While Mesopotamia explore the cradle of civilization and Great Scientists reveals the minds that shaped the modern world, China investigates the present-day culture of the most populous country on the planet, and Oil takes a look at the controversial substance responsible for the beginning-and, if we're not careful, the end of life as we know it today....
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With this comprehensive, interactive guide to the galaxy, young astronauts can take a fantastic journey through space. The book explains all about the mysteries of the universe, including the stars, galaxies, planets, supernovas, black holes, constellations, and other astronomical wonders. Detailed photographs and stunning illustrations reveal the night sky in all its glory and provide an up-close look at the most recent discoveries and technology. Eighteen glow-in-the-dark, stick-on stars allow young readers to create their very own constellations. ...
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Atoms! Colors! Space! Robots! Science is awesome, especially when it's presented in such an engaging, innovative package. Inside this fantastic spiral-bound book, junior Einsteins discover a detailed introduction to science, with topics ranging from matter and chemicals to technology and scientific frontiers. Each subject comes to life through detailed illustrations, incredible photos, and pullout diagrams, while colorful sidebars highlight important facts and statistics. Unique acetate sheets for five key topics allow a deeper review of the subject matter. Adding to the fun are an eye-catching 3-D lenticular cover, two giant color posters, and an exciting hands-on science project. ...
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Concentrating on a visual approach, this giant book looks at animals from all over the world and their different habitats. Learn about reproduction, camouflage and how they protect themselves from predators, weather and danger.'...
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This encyclopedia follows an easy-to-use A-Z arrangement. Each page looks at a different group of animals such as mammals, fish and amphibians. With a combination of artwork and photographs it should be an interesting introduction to the subject....
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What is light and where does it come from? Can light be slowed to a stop? How do scientists plan to make an invisibility cloak? This book explains how scientists realized that all light comes from atoms and how one day they might use light to teleport obje
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This series explains the development of some major 21st century scientific advances. This book tells the amazing story of transplant surgery form Ancient India to modern facial reconstruction.
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This series explains the development of some major 21st century scientific advances. This book tells the amazing story of transplant surgery form Ancient India to modern facial reconstruction.
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How did the Universe begin? Who first measured the distance to a star? What is the mysterious force called dark energy? This title tells the amazing story of astronomy, from the ancient belief that all the planets revolve around Earth to the latest discove
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