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Suitable for young readers, this atlas features easy-to-read digital relief maps, and attractive photographs. It is also useful as a reference tool for use at home and at school. This inviting and accesible atlas uses the latest computer- generated maps to create a fun and information-packed reference tool for home and school. Every country in the world is mapped in bright, clear colors that are easy to understand. The maps are illustrated with color photographs and charming picture symbols tha...

The ultimate first guide to the animal kingdom - The perfect introduction to animal habitats, life cycles and behaviour - Packed with fun facts - Vibrant colour artwork and photographs - Amazing descriptions of hundreds of species

The Kingfisher First Encyclopedia is the ideal introductory encylopedia for Joven children, containing a range of favourite topics explained in an understandable, accessible manner. One hundred entries are clearly presented, with simple, informative text and attractive artworks and photographs which aid understanding and enhance the book's appeal to Joven readers. The perfect encyclopedia for inquisitive children - Over 90 entries organized in alphabetical order - A wide variety of topics, fr...

Featuring 15 maps and seven habitat spreads, "The Kingfisher First Animal Picture Atlas" is packed with fun and fascinating information to feed children's interest in the world around them. An introductory spread explains that earth is bursting with life, with plants and animals colonizing every different habitat. Young readers are then taken around the world to find out more about each continent and the many different habitats there are. The atlas is organized by continent, and each map is illu...

Find out more about the body's basic building blocks - cells and tissue - and the outer layers that protect us from attack. Take a tour of the brain, the body's essential nerve centre, and move from system to system to discover exactly how we human beings function. Navigate your way through a fantastic range of subjects with this visually spectacular series. Every spread is brimming with lively text, amazing photographs and artworks, and weblinks and quotes. Panels throughout offer focused info...

This atlas uses computer-generated continental and regional maps to create a reference tool for home and school. From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe and from pole to pole, every country in the world is mapped in bright, clear colours that are easy to interpret and understand.

This intergalactic travelogue takes space lovers where they have never gone before. They visit Mars, disappear inside a black hole, dodge asteroids, and speculate on the future of human endeavors in space, all without leaving their chairs. With links to the best space-related information on the Internet, this book is - you guessed it - a blast!

Explore the Earth's coldest, hottest, driest, and wettest places, and find out what makes our planet truly unique. The fun projects help young readers discover more about the planet Earth.

Discover Science is designed to capture the imagination of the youngest readers with bright dynamic photography, and just the right amount of core information. With key vocabulary defined on each page and hands-on projects to help children engage the senses and build on what they learn, this series is a fantastic first introduction to the natural world. Dive in to the secret world of animal camouflage. Learn how some animals use disguises to catch their prey while others use camouflage to avoid...

Discover Science: Whales and Dolphins by Caroline Harris introduces readers to some of the largest and most acrobatic mammals in oceans and seas. Young students will discover the many types of whales and dolphins and learn about their behavior and how they survive in their watery world. Projects include making a dolphin mobile and a whale bookmark.

Make science accessible with this essential series that will capture children's imagination while laying the foundation for future learning. With age-appropriate language and an eye-catching design, Discover Science gives young readers the answers to fundamental questions about the human body, animals, planet Earth and the Solar System.

'Apes and Monkeys' introduces readers to the fascinating world of our nearest animal relatives. Learn about the lives of these amazing creatures and the remarkable things they do, from swinging through the treetops to using tools and chattering to each other to communicate.

Make science accessible with this essential series that will capture children's imagination while laying the foundation for future learning. With age-appropriate language and an eye-catching design, "Discover Science" gives young readers the answers to fundamental questions about the human body, animals, planet Earth and the Solar System.

Part of the 'Discover Science' series, this title is an introduction to the world of robots, from the simplest robots through to the robots which operate complex machinery in factories, hospitals, on space missions and in cars, as well as the latest intelligent robots and cyborgs.

Make science accessible with this essential series that will capture children's imagination while laying the foundation for future learning. With age-appropriate language and an eye-catching design, DISCOVER SCIENCE gives young readers the answers to fundamental questions about the human body, animals, planet Earth and the Solar System.

Travel back in time to an age of battles and bloodshed. Find out all about knights--their chivalry, valor, jousts, weapons, and battles. Then discover more about siege warfare; watch history come alive with the color and drama of the Middle Ages; and take a tour of some of the world's greatest castles.

Travel back in time to the centre of a mighty civilization that still fascinates the world. Find out more about the Egyptians - pharaohs and priests, farmers and scribes - and the royal intrigues, religious beliefs and day-to-day dramas of life in ancient Egypt.

This amazing 320-page universe-in-a-book is the perfect reference for home, school, or anywhere there is a question to be explored. Arranged thematically into ten core subjects, the concise text is clear, accurate, and easy to access. Designed with today’s Web-savvy readers in mind, the eye-popping special effects on the cover will attract curious readers. Inside, the information on each page is enhanced by dynamic digital illustrations, the latest photography, step-by-step sequences, and ...

Navigate your way through a fantastic range of subjects with this visually spectacular new series. Every spread is brimming with lively text, amazing photographs and artworks, and weblinks and quotes. Panels throughout offer focused information on specific topics. Extreme Weather takes a hands-on approach to one of the most central topics in earth science, and shows readers just how exciting - and dangerous - life on planet Earth can be. From the awesome power of the Sun as the driver of the Ear...

Make science accessible with this essential series that will capture children's imagination while laying the foundation for future learning. With age-appropriate language and an eye-catching design, "Discover Science" gives young readers the answers to fundamental questions about the human body, animals, planet Earth and the Solar System.