Kategoria BISAC: Juvenile Nonfiction >> Reference - Encyclopedias

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From the Arctic to the Caribbean, tiny plankton to giant whales, sandy beaches to the deepest depths, our oceans are brought to life with astonishing images, simple, stylish graphics, and crystal-clear text explanations in Ocean: A Visual Encyclopedia.

DK's Visual Encyclopedias are the first substantial series of encyclopedias aimed at young children, designed to excite and entertain, while offering a comprehensive overview of core subjects. From...

Pocket Genius: Animals highlights the lives of nearly 200 animals -- what they eat, what eats them, where they live, and how big they are. From tiny bees to the mighty elephant, the animal kingdom is celebrated with fun facts and images of the tallest, fastest, heaviest, and largest domestic and wild animals on the planet.

Redesigned in paperback, DK's best-selling Pocket Genius series is now available in an engaging compact and economical format that is ideal for both browsing and quick reference for use in school and at home. Catalog entries packed with facts provide...

Whether it's the industrious ant, the breathtaking Monarch butterfly, or the multi-legged centipede, children will discover the fastest, strongest, and most harmful species in Pocket Genius: Bugs. Profiling more than 200 insects and bugs, from beetles and butterflies to spiders and scorpions, find out what bugs eat, which are poisonous, which live the longest, and which can be found in your own backyard. Plus, learn about the products we get from bugs, such as honey, ink, silk, and jewelry, and how bugs and insects play important roles in our world.

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Pocket Genius: Dinosaurs profiles more than 140 prehistoric animals and features fossils, skeletons, anatomy, and history as well as species including dinosaurs on land, winged pterosaurs in the sky, and a range of sea monsters in the ocean. Find out what they looked like, where they lived, how they ate, and about the fossils they've left behind and their relatives that still roam the Earth today.

Redesigned in paperback, DK's best-selling Pocket Genius series is now available in an engaging compact and economical format that is ideal for both browsing and quick reference for...

From the biggest Shire horse to the smallest pony, horses have been invaluable to people in work, sports, and leisure for centuries. Featuring more than 125 individual breeds of horses, ponies, and their cousins -- zebras, mules, and donkeys -- Pocket Genius: Horses looks at the anatomy and behavior of these beautiful animals at work and play. Young readers can learn about their color, markings, and evolution, plus read up on mythical horses, horses in literature, and famous stud farms around the world in this pocket-size encyclopedia.

Redesigned in paperback, DK's...

Profiling nearly 200 types of rocks and minerals from volcanic rocks and granite to sparkling diamonds and explosive sulfur, Pocket Genius: Rocks and Minerals digs deep beneath the surface, informing young readers what each rock is made of, how they are formed and what they are used for, how to be a rock collector, and how to identify rocks and minerals. Also highlighting landmarks such as Devils Tower, Giant's Causeway, and Shiprock Pinnacle, this Pocket Genius title shows how rocks and minerals play a part in the formation of each.

Redesigned in paperback, DK's best-selling...

Following on the success of Super Nature Encyclopedia and Super Human Encyclopedia comes Super Bug Encyclopedia a look at the 100 most amazing insects on the planet

Using macro photography and brand-new CGI artworks, Super Bug zooms right in to reveal the secrets of the most successful creatures on our planet. With incredible facts and stats for every bug, Super Bug showcases the superstars of the insect world. Find out which insect can snap a pencil in half, how a tiny moth can fly up to 70 miles an hour, and meet a dung beetle that can pull over 1,100 times...

Reach for the stars in the updated First Space Encyclopedia

Explore the planets and discover amazing facts about nearby galaxies. A delightful first reference book about space for young astronomers, First Space Encyclopedia takes readers on a journey through the universe, from the beginning of space itself to current space technology.

Find out what it takes to be an astronaut, what it is like to live in space, and what they take with them in their suitcases Children can test their knowledge with quizzes, try out at-home space activities, learn how to find...

Dive into Sharks and Other Deadly Ocean Creatures Visual Encyclopedia to discover everything there is to know about the ocean's biggest predators.

Brought to life with cutting-edge CGI technology, more than 200 sharks and fierce fish are featured in highly visual profiles. From great white sharks to barracudas, children can explore dangerous waters with age-appropriate texts and photographs. Compare different ocean habitats, body sizes, tails, and more in the eight chapters that cover the different classifications of sharks, including bullhead sharks, ground sharks, and carpet...

And you thought that Great White Sharks were big? Not even close next to a Megalodon.

Megalodons were the biggest and deadliest sharks that ever lived. Enter the incredible world of these monster prehistoric creatures.

Discover when they lived, what they ate and why they became extinct.

Filled with full color illustrations, fascinating facts and easy to understand text. For readers young and old - from 6 to 100

Learn how these awesome predators ruled the oceans for millions of...

And you thought that you could jump high and run fast? A Cougar can jump 18 feet straight up into the sky It can outrun the fastest Olympic sprinters with ease

Cougars are the biggest cats that purr. They are also the best hunters of all the big cats. They catch 80% of all the prey they chase. Lions can only manage 10%

Discover where they live, what they eat and how they hunt.

Filled with full color illustrations, fascinating facts and easy to understand text. For all readers - ages 6 to 100...

What is the BIGGEST animal? The SMALLEST? The FASTEST, the SLOWEST? The MOST POISONOUS? The animal that SLEEPS the MOST?

What animal has the MOST POWERFUL bite?

The answers to these questions and a lot MORE can be found in this book that explores the world of Feats and Records in the Animal Kingdom.

Filled with full color illustrations, bursting with interesting and amazing facts and easy to understand text.

TJ Rob -- www.TJRob.com

This book will fascinate...

Do you know what are Africa's Big 5 animals?

Where did they get the name "Big 5"?

Are the Big 5 that dangerous?

How do the Big 5 live? What do they eat?

The Big 5 may surprise you - They behave in amazing ways that you would never expect

This book answers some of the questions you may have had about the Big 5.

Facts like.... How many babies do they have? How long do they live? How many are left in the wild?