Silver award winner in the MadeForMums Awards 2017 children's books series category. Find out all about wriggling reptiles and amazing amphibians! DKfindout! Reptiles and Amphibians takes kids close to all kinds of cold blooded creatures with beautiful photography, lively illustrations, and key curriculum information. The DKfindout! series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts - and keep them coming back for more! Did you know komodo dragons can spit venom at their enemies, or can you spot the difference between crocodile and iguana scales? Whether they're looking for reptile facts, amphibian facts or anything in-between, DKfindout! Reptiles and Amphibians is packed with up-to-date information, fun quizzes and incredible images of reptile life. Find out about real-life dragons, extreme environments, life cycles and habitats. DKfindout! Reptiles and Amphibians will surprise and delight young readers aged 6 to 9.

An in-depth look at the many clever and crazy ways that animals protect themselves from predators in the wild! For many animals, life is a constant battle to stay off a predator's menu, and this book explores lots of cunning ways they avoid being eaten! From camouflage and colour-changing, natural armour, playing dead, great escapes, detachable body parts, and impressive ways of fighting back, the range of survival tactics in the natural world is quite astonishing. How Not To Get Eaten is a brilliant introduction to the ingenious anti-predator strategies in the natural world. You can explore: -Features a wide variety of incredible animal defences from a wide variety of different species. -The science behind each animal defence mechanism is clearly explained through expertly written text and accompanying images -Combines photography and illustrations Discover how meerkats post sentries to guard their homes and possums play dead, to how mimic octopuses change their shape and bombardier beetles unleash a chemical weapon attack! This awe-inspiring animal is the only one of it's kind on the market! Whilst a lot of animal books focus on predators, this unique title provides an inspiring and detailed insight into the lives of prey. The book is broken down into several sections based around a theme to make the content easy to understand. Examples include: detection, safe shelters, working in groups, hiding in plain sight, armour, protective parents, and fighting back. A must-have volume for curious children aged 7-9, this animal book is filled with intriguing illustrations and spectacular photographs of the amazing, obscure, and incredibly strange. You'll never look at nature the same way again!

Imagine if you could travel back in time and walk the streets of the past. Where would you go first?

Incredible History turns back time to reveal realistic reconstructions of the most incredible locations and exciting moments in history. You'll feel the roar of the crowd at the ancient Olympic Games, walk the ramparts of the Great Wall of China and sail on the Titanic.

Each story begins with an archaeological site. You'll learn when and how it was discovered, and what it teaches us about how the people who lived at the site might have spent their days. Then, you'll see the location recreated in jaw-dropping 3D detail. Using archaeological evidence, the people and places of the past will be brought back to life before your very eyes.

With each page packed with fantastic facts and extraordinary pictures, Incredible History brings together the best bits of history and archaeology, to recreate the entire history of the world.

Take a walk on the wild side with this amazing animal encyclopedia for children. From anteaters to zebras and everything in between, the jaw-dropping, heart-stopping world of the animal kingdom is explored in unforgettable images and comprehensive detail. Knowledge Encyclopedia: Animal! is the perfect home-study aid, showcasing the range of life soaring the skies, climbing the mountains, stalking the grasslands, and swimming the seas. All kinds of species are seen in spectacular 3D images, alongside accessible fact files and supporting information about biology, habitats, and ecosystems. This standout DK home reference encompasses a whole history of evolution and extinction, the classification of animals, the reasons insects are the world's most successful creatures, the threats facing endangered animals, and a complete timeline of life on Earth. This beautiful book brings the natural world into your home, sparking a love of animals in children that will last a lifetime.

Journey back to the Mesozoic Era, when fearsome dinosaurs roamed the land, menacing pterosaurs patrolled the skies, and the seas were filled with awesome reptiles.
See every type of prehistoric animal in unprecedented detail and with stunning realism. Find out how these fascinating creatures lived, why they died out, and what their fossil traces tell us.
This fully revised edition of Knowledge Encyclopedia: Dinosaur! is loaded with more than 60 prehistoric creatures, from the age of dinosaurs to the Ice Age. Did you know that Velociraptor had three large 'killer claws' on each foot to hunt down prey? Or that the long-necked Diplodocus was as long as three school buses? Can you imagine what a strange life it would be for Saltasaurus with no toes on their front feet? Would you believe that Carcharodon megalodon was an ocean monster with a fearsome bite at least six times stronger than today's great white shark?
Packed with jaw-dropping 3D images including the Pterodactylus, ferocious Tyrannosaurus, the gigantic snake Titanoboa and mighty woolly mammoth, this fact-filled book is made for kids.

Dive into our planet's largest and least explored world in this stunning encyclopedia of whales, waves, wrecks, wind farms, and everything oceanic! Using 3D illustrations and a level of detail you can't find in other books, this children's ocean encyclopedia is perfect for home learning and study support. It takes you on a world tour of the waters that cover 70 percent of our planet, taking in marine biology, geography, geology, and ecology. See the sharks, jellyfish, turtles, dolphins, octopuses, penguins, seahorses, and other animals that call the ocean home and learn how their anatomy and behaviour is adapted to deal with a watery habitat. Discover what lies beneath the waves - from the dramatic landscapes of the deepest trench and the longest mountain range on Earth, to coral reefs and kelp forests teeming with life. Find out, too, about the science behind the seas. How do islands form? What are tsunamis? How can you help with marine conservation? Beautifully illustrated and packed full of facts, Knowledge Encyclopedia: Ocean! is the ultimate reference book for children curious about our planet's watery world.

The essential guide to modern etiquette for children The founder of a successful children's clothing line, author of an influential parenting blog, and mother of five children, Marie-Chantal of Greece is constantly asked how she manages to do it all--raise her kids and run her business while leading an active social life. So many of these queries--about proper etiquette for children in our fast-paced, technology-centered world--led her to recognize the need for a modern handbook on children's manners. Manners Begin at Breakfast addresses rules of etiquette, including basic table manners, social media, fashion dos and don'ts, and party conversation. Covering children from infants to teens, Manners Begin at Breakfast is an essential guide for all parents concerned about raising self-assured, well-adjusted children who are equipped to thrive in society and develop into confident, successful adults. Illustrated with charming, specially commissioned watercolors and written in a lively, conversational style, it is certain to become a perennial and parental must-have resource.

Packed with all the core curriculum topics, this physics book for kids 12+ is the perfect support for home and school learning.
Breaking down the information into easy, manageable chunks, Super Simple Physics covers everything from atoms to astronomy and forces to flotation. Each topic is fully illustrated, to support the information, make the facts crystal clear, and bring the science to life. For key ideas, a 'How it works' panel explains the theory with the help of bright, simple graphics. And for revision, a handy 'Key facts' box provides a simple summary you can check back on later.
With clear, concise coverage of all the core physics topics, Super Simple Physics is the perfect accessible guide to science for children, will support classwork, and make studying for exams the easiest it's
ever been.

What links shipwrecks, Egyptian treasure, and fossilized Viking poo? They've all been discovered by archaeologists!
Dig in to the world of archaeology in this book by YouTuber Stefan Milosavljevich. Read about incredible finds such as the terracotta army that hid underground for 2,000 years and the mysterious Ice Age temple made from mammoth bones.
Along the way see if you have what it takes to be an archaeologist and meet the pioneering women and men who have brought the past back to life.

Queens. Warriors. Witches. Revolutionaries. History is full of sisters making their mark.
Meet incredible women in the pages of this book, from Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret to tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams. Find out why Egyptian ruler Cleopatra went to war against her younger sister Arsinoë, and what made samurai sisters Nakano Takeko and Nakano Koko take on an entire army.
Through the stories of the sisters, readers will go on a tour of women's history, from the courts of Imperial China to the French Revolution.

Learn how to tell the difference between animals that are the same ... but different! How do you tell the difference between a llama and an alpaca? What really makes a crocodile different to an alligator? Is that a leopard, a cheetah or a jaguar? If you find yourself curious over these questions and more, then this may be the book for you! What's the Difference? Animals covers over 60 different regularly confused animals and discusses the similarities and differences about each of them. Exploring fun fact files, vibrant photographs and answers to 'What's The Difference?' questions across the pages, make this a brilliantly informative and fun book that will always tell you everything you need to know to spot the difference! Don't forget to find out: -Brilliant photography highlighting each set of animals and their features -Clear, fun text make learning the facts and information easy -Encourages readers to ask questions and to discuss the reasons for the answers -Clear focus on specific features found in many different animals Discover both the similarities and differences of a wide range of animals found in diverse habitats, from rabbits and hares, to turtles and tortoises, falcons and hawks, to puffins and penguins, and so much more! A must-have volume for curious children between the ages of 5-7 who love animals and are interested in the natural world.