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DK Super Planet Place and Time

Autor: Dk

Número de Páginas: 50

Discover how maps are essential to finding our way around the world in this educational series. DK Super Planet Place and Time is part of the new DK Super Planet series and encourages children aged 7-11 to delve into the wonders of our planet. Aligned with England’s National Curriculum, Cambridge Primary and the IB PYP, this book is the perfect support for learning all about maps and how they help us understand the world around us. It covers key scientific content, including how to use maps to locate places and recognise their human and physical characteristics. This educational book for children offers: A guide to reading through curriculum-aligned content and exciting illustrations. A highly visual approach that makes the association between words and where they originate easier to understand. Material to help children become more confident readers, speakers and spellers. Captivating and curriculum-aligned content, diagrams and hands-on experiments provide an immersive learning experience while covering key information about why maps are an important tool. With specially designed sections that build scientific vocabulary and make complex concepts accessible to children, Place...

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Costa Rica

Autor: Dk Travel

Número de Páginas: 330

The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Costa Rica is your indispensable guide to this beautiful part of the world. The fully updated guide includes unique cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of the must-see sites, plus street-by-street maps of all the fascinating cities and towns. The new-look guide is also packed with photographs and illustrations leading you straight to the best attractions on offer. The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Costa Rica will help you to discover everything region-by-region; from local festivals and markets to day trips around the countryside. Detailed listings will guide you to the best hotels, restaurants, bars and shops for all budgets, whilst detailed practical information will help you to get around, whether by train, bus or car. Plus, DK's excellent insider tips and essential local information will help you explore every corner of Costa Rica effortlessly. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Costa Rica is showing you what others only tell you.

DK Children's Encyclopedia

Autor: Dk

Número de Páginas: 322

The ultimate ebook of knowledge for kids aged 7 to 9, this all-encompassing children's encyclopedia contains all the information your child needs, explained clearly and checked by experts. This revised edition includes 16 brand-new pages, plus updates to existing content. DK Children's Encyclopedia is an engaging, traditional-style general reference book for kids covering all the key subjects including Arts, People, History, Earth, Nature, Science, Technology, Space, and the Human Body. This ebook for children is a must-have resource for every child's shelf, with age-appropriate, jargon-free text accompanied by stunning, detailed images covering over 250 topics all in one place - it's an essential encyclopedia for any child who wants to discover as much as possible about the world around them. Includes information, each single-page entry in this fabulous children's encyclopedia features a key topic explained in concise text accompanied by gorgeous visuals, fun facts, and extensive cross-references revealing the links between subject areas. Kids can learn about ancient Rome, chemistry, evolution, microscopic life, robots, Vikings, and so much more. Written, edited, and designed by...

DK Super Readers Level 3 Homes Around the World

Autor: Dk

Número de Páginas: 51

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about how and why people build houses in different places with this fun-filled non-fiction reader carefully levelled to help children progress. DK Super Readers Level 3: Homes Around the World will introduce kids to all sorts of homes around the world – including facts about how the local climate, materials, and culture in different parts of the world affect how people live – and is a motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of non-fiction: travelling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital non-fiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by: - Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics. - Building knowledge while progressing key Years 4 and 5 reading skills. - Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as homes and houses, people’s lives, and the...

DK Super Readers Level 2 Animals at Home

Autor: Dk

Número de Páginas: 35

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about where animals live with this fun-filled non-fiction reader carefully levelled to help children progress. DK Super Readers Level 2: Animals at Home will introduce kids to some of the extraordinary places that animals call home – from tall termite mounds to nests and burrows – and is a motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of non-fiction: travelling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital non-fiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by: - Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics. - Building knowledge while progressing key Years 3 and 4 reading skills. - Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as animals, animal homes, and the natural world. - Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes. Each title, which has been ...

DK Super Readers Level 3 Ant Antics

Autor: Dk

Número de Páginas: 51

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the lives of ants with this fun-filled non-fiction reader carefully levelled to help children progress. DK Super Readers Level 3: Ant Antics will introduce kids to these incredible insects that are working in teams around the world – including fun facts about army, worker, and weaver ants and how they work together to survive – and is a motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of non-fiction: travelling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital non-fiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by: Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics. Building knowledge while progressing key Years 4 and 5 reading skills. Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as ants, insects, and the natural world. Boosting understanding and retention through...

DK Top 10 Cornwall and Devon

Autor: Dk Travel

Número de Páginas: 231

With golden sandy beaches, picturesque fishing villages, and legendary castles, Cornwall and Devon have long captured the imagination of all who visit. Make the most of your trip to England's seaside paradise with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Cornwall and Devon have to offer and ensuring that you don't miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Cornwall and Devon is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Our updated 2022 travel guide brings Cornwall and Devon to life. Inside DK Eyewitness Top 10 Cornwall and Devon you will find: - Up-to-date information with insider tips and advice for staying safe - Top 10 lists of Cornwall and Devon's must-sees, including Dartmoor, Falmouth, the Eden Project, and the Isles of Scilly - Cornwall and Devon's most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping - Themed lists, including the best walks, beaches, pubs, train journeys, and much more - Easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week - A laminated...

Blast Off!

Autor: Ben Elcomb

Número de Páginas: 82

Take a journey through outer space to discover how spacecraft changed the world, and how they might even shape our future... From early rockets to distant space probes, learn what it takes to blast off from Earth and even live in space. With incredible cross-sections of 20 real-world spacecraft, discover what happens to them during take-off, what life is like inside the International Space Station, and what future missions to the Moon could look like. 20 beautifully detailed drawings and fascinating facts about spacecraft from across the world: Discover real spacecraft from the world’s space agencies, including satellites, telescopes, space stations, probes and more, with their inner workings laid bare to delight curious young minds Learn about space missions from history, as well as details about what the future of space exploration has in store The perfect gift for space-loving children who want to learn more about the incredible designs that are shaping our understanding of space Throughout Blast Off!, kids will be able to pore over large pages complete with detailed cross-sections and cutaways. Magnificent spacecraft and rockets are shown up close and in detail, including...

DK Super Economics Money and Trade

Autor: Dk

Número de Páginas: 50

From ancient bartering to modern markets, explore the dynamic world of money and how we trade across the globe. Aligned with key curricula, the DK Super Economics series invites young readers to learn all about economics and become financially literate. Captivating and curriculum-aligned, each book in the series features engaging content, infographics and hands-on projects or challenges, providing an immersive learning experience. With specially designed spreads that build vocabulary and financial literacy, these books make complex economics concepts accessible to children. Topics covered in DK Super Economics Money and Trade include banks, currencies, history of money, different payment methods, credit, trading goods, bartering, fair trade, international trade, imports, exports, tariffs and trade agreements.

The Aztecs

Autor: Dk

Número de Páginas: 162

Learn all about the Aztec Empire, from the rise of a mighty civilisation to the invasion of the Spanish, in this ultimate guide. Explore the everyday lives of the Aztecs, from farming on floating islands in Lake Texcoco to worshipping powerful shape-shifting gods, in this ancient history book for kids 9-12. Discover how Aztec warriors trained for battle, why family life was so important, and how a great city was founded where an eagle was spotted on a cactus. Pore over breathtaking new artwork, eye-popping images of Aztec stone carvings, and unique illustrations, and travel back in time to this awe-inspiring ancient civilisation. Encourage your children to explore: Stunning illustrations and photography that bring the lost Aztec world to life in glorious colour. Fresh facts and up-to-date knowledge from experts in Mesoamerican history and indigenous Nahuatl-language sources. Information on what life in the Aztec Empire was really like – from making tortillas and fishing to frenzied festivals, mythological beasts and the training of priests. Sprayed gold edges, perfect for gifting an ancient history lover or young archaeologist. Which god was the shape-shifting god of sun and...

Atlas do Manual do Mundo

Autor: Dorling Kindersley Limited

Número de Páginas: 165

O Manual do Mundo — a maior produtora de entretenimento educativo do país, com mais de 1 milhão de livros vendidos — convida você a viajar pela Terra com mais de 60 mapas incríveis. Desbrave os seis continentes e os oceanos com recriações 3D que mostram os mais diversos aspectos de cada região, desde relevo, populações e pontos turísticos até clima, vida selvagem e visões noturnas do espaço. Qual é o lugar mais seco do planeta? Qual é o país mais populoso da Terra? Onde vive a maior borboleta do mundo? Qual é a fronteira internacional mais cruzada do globo? Vulcões, geleiras, cataratas, pirâmides, tornados, desertos, catedrais, cordilheiras... Tudo que você pode imaginar está aqui. Atravesse os picos do Himalaia, as savanas africanas, a floresta amazônica, as construções antigas da Europa, os fiordes da Nova Zelândia e os icebergs polares sem sair de casa.

Moon Landing

Autor: Stephen Krensky

Número de Páginas: 100

Experience the historic Apollo 11 mission from Earth to the moon in this gripping space adventure for kids aged 9-12. Step back in time to July 16, 1969, and relive the thrill of the moon landing alongside Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin as they go where no one has ever been before. This is the story of the legendary Apollo 11 mission, humanity’s oldest dream – and everyone who made it happen. Learn all about one of the greatest moments in science history in this exciting, fast-paced narrative, from President Kennedy’s bold challenge to the breathtaking moment humans first walked on the lunar surface. Join the crew and discover: A gripping, action-packed narrative with historical accuracy that allows readers to deep-dive into the Apollo 11 mission and those historic first footsteps. Atmospheric illustrations that give a moody graphic novel vibe, perfect for kids aged 9-12. Accessible STEM learning through light-touch diagrams and science explanations that reveal how the mission was made possible. The perfect gift for young space lovers, Moon Landing is a must-have space adventure book that will inspire you to look at the stars and imagine the impossible. More in the series...

Malt Whisky Companion

Autor: Michael Jackson

Número de Páginas: 1204

A new and updated edition of the classic, definitive guide to malt whiskies, originally written by the late Michael Jackson and fully updated by whisky experts Dominic Roskrow and Gavin D. Smith. The fully revised 8th edition of the Malt Whisky Companion will teach you everything you want to know about your favourite tipple. How should you taste a single malt scotch whisky? Which whiskies are light and flowery, or rich and treacly? How different is a single malt scotch from a distillery in the Highlands to one from the islands? If you find yourself asking these questions, then this may be the book for you! Did you know that this best-selling book on malt whisky was originally authored in 1989 by Michael Jackson, who was regarded as the world's foremost authority on whisky until his death in 2007. His legacy lives on in his books, which have been approved by his estate. This brilliant book about whiskey has been fully updated by world-leading whisky consultants Dominic Roskrow, author of 12 books about whiskey, and Gavin D. Smith - a professional writer with over 20 years experience, to include all the latest significant bottlings since the 7th edition in 2015. A new introduction...

Experimentos ao ar livre com o Manual do Mundo

Autor: Dorling Kindersley , Manual Do Mundo

Número de Páginas: 145

Depois do sucesso de 50 experimentos para fazer em casa, o MANUAL DO MUNDO traz ótimas atividades para fazer ao ar livre. São 24 experimentos fascinantes com um passo a passo detalhado, materiais acessíveis e instruções fáceis de seguir. Criadores do Manual do Mundo, canal com mais de 14 milhões de inscritos, Mari Fulfaro e Iberê Tenório convidam você a botar a mão na massa e descobrir na prática a ciência que existe por toda parte. O quintal de casa, a varanda, uma praça ou um parque podem se tornar o seu novo laboratório. Cada atividade traz a explicação da teoria por trás do que acontece, exemplos da vida real e sugestões para investigar ainda mais possibilidades. Toda a família pode se unir nesta divertida exploração!

The Science of Baking

Autor: Matt Adlard

Número de Páginas: 769

“An essential book for anyone looking to understand and improve their baking” – Tom Kerridge “Part masterclass, part laboratory, and totally inspiring. Matt Adlard brings clarity and precision to the mysteries of baking, showing not just how to make something work, but why it works” – Helen Goh "This is the book that answers all those 'but why though?' questions that other recipes just ignore. It’s nerdy in the best way" – Sohla El-Waylly Discover the secrets of the professionals to achieve perfect bakes, every time Whether you're a baking novice or a star baker, The Science of Baking is your cheat sheet for understanding what really happens in the kitchen. Matt Adlard – bestselling author, self-taught baker, and pastry chef – demystifies the science behind your favourite bakes, so you can recreate them in your own kitchen with show-stopping results. With more than 50 recipes – including showstoppers like Vanilla Burnt Basque Cheesecake, Rosemary Focaccia, Pistachio and Orange Biscotti, and Black Forest Swiss Roll – plus step-by-step photography and troubleshooting tips on cake decorations, gluten-free baking, and baking the perfect sourdough bread: this...

The Publishers Weekly

Número de Páginas: 672

The Horn Book Guide to Children's and Young Adult Books

Número de Páginas: 576

The History Book

Autor: Dk

Número de Páginas: 1152

Why did democracy emerge in ancient Greece? How did Spain conquer South and Central America? And what caused the fall of the Berlin Wall? Part of DK’s indispensable Big Ideas series, this fully revised and updated new edition of The History Book answers these questions and many more. The perfect introduction to the subject, it explores and explains everything from the origins of Homo Sapiens to the arrival of the internet, and from the French Revolution to the space race – through a combination of easy-to-follow explanations, innovative graphics, and intriguing quotes. This fascinating new edition features: More than 90 of the most important events, milestones, and turning points in world history – from the agricultural revolution to WWI and WWII Simple explanations, bold infographics and step-by-step diagrams that untangle complex historical events, and witty illustrations Key quotes from major historical figures – from Julius Caesar to Barack Obama Eight pages of brand-new content, including entries on the Covid-19 pandemic, the Chinese Belt-and-Road initiative, the Capitol riots, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine A truly accessible and comprehensive introduction to an...

International Literary Market Place

Autor: Information Today Inc

Número de Páginas: 1844

For book publishing contacts on a global scale, International Literary Market Place 2006 is your ticket to the people, companies, and resources at the heart of publishing in more than 180 countries world-wide-from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. With the flip of a page, you'll find completely up-to-date profiles for more than 16,500 book-related concerns around the globe, including... 10,500 publishers and literary agents 1,100 major booksellers and book clubs 1,500 major libraries and library associations... and thousands of other book-related concerns-such as trade organizations, distributors, dealers, literary associations, trade publications, book trade events, and other resources conveniently organized in a country-by-country format. Plus, ILMP 2006 includes two publisher indexes-Types of Publications Index and Subject Index-that offer access to publishers via some 140 headings. Additional coverage includes information on international literary prizes, copyright conventions, a yellow pages directory, and a worldwide calendar of events through 2011.