Eye Wonder: Bugs


Book Description

Open your eyes to a world of discovery. Enter the extraordinary empire of the creepy-crawly. From dung beetles to dragonflies, meet the neighbors you rarely see -- but are essential to your life. A wealth of facts, combined with dramatic photography, ensures that Eye Wonders are the perfect educational start for young children. Eye Wonders is a groundbreaking reference series specially developed for younger children aged five plus. In a stunning style departure for DK, wonderful photography shows subjects within their natural setting, offering a whole new level of information through powerful images. Vocabulary is accessible to children aged five plus, with the meanings of new, subject-related words clearly explained. The series provides an excellent knowledge base on the natural world for children starting to learn. The combination of breathtaking visuals and informative, accurate text will hook even those children who usually avoid books.




Bugs


Book Description

From dung-beetles and dragonflies to termites and tarantulas, Eyewonder Bugs is guaranteed to stimulate interest and imagination Vocabulary is accessible to children aged 5 plus with the meanings of new subject-related words clearly explained in a glossary




Teaching Guide


Book Description

Each easy-to-read nonfiction book for younger students introduces animal life cycles, similarities and differences, adaptations, habitats, communication, interdependence, and needs. With crisp, close-up color photographs and higher-level thinking questions built into each text, this innovative series engages new readers in their own learning.




Incredible Insects!


Book Description

Presents photographs of some of the most visually striking insects of the world along with facts about each one.




Eye Wonder: Rain Forest


Book Description

An in-depth look at the sprawling trees and dense undergrowth of the ecosystem of the rainforest, Eye Wonder: Rainforest welcomes young readers into the world of tigers, snakes, and chimpanzees, as well as marmosets, katydids, sloths, and more. A precursor to DK's awarding-winning Eyewitness series, Eye Wonder was specially developed for children aged five plus, featuring astonishing photography exhibiting subjects within their natural setting, offering a whole new level of information through powerful images. Each title in the series now contains educational activities including true and false questions, quizzes, matching games, and mazes. Vocabulary is accessible to young readers, with the meanings of new, subject-related words clearly explained. The combination of visuals and informative, accurate text will hook even those children who usually avoid books.




Eyewonder: Desert


Book Description

There's more to deserts than sand, camels, and cacti! Which deserts would you need a warm coat in? How do people cope with sandstorms? And which animals lick saliva off their paws to stay alive? From the Sahara to the Australian Great Sandy, explore Earth's driest regions and discover the desert's hidden dangers, from buried snakes to sandstorms. Find out how people, animals, and plants cope with the daily challenge to find water. All aspects of these amazing locations are covered in fascinating photographic detail. Brilliant for homework and school projects, or just for fun!




Eye Wonder: Human Body


Book Description

With exciting new interactive material, this edition of Eye Wonder: Human Body explores the inner workings of our bodies, from how the nervous system and circulatory system work, to the essential roles played by our skeletal system and agile minds. A precursor to DK's awarding-winning Eyewitness series, Eye Wonder was specially developed for children aged five plus, featuring astonishing photography exhibiting subjects within their natural setting, offering a whole new level of information through powerful images. Each title in the series now contains educational activities including true and false questions, quizzes, matching games, and mazes. Vocabulary is accessible to young readers, with the meanings of new, subject-related words clearly explained. The combination of visuals and informative, accurate text will hook even those children who usually avoid books.




Dinosaur


Book Description

This series encourages children to learn about the world around them through illustrated books, they can journey back to the time of dinosaurs or into the future with airplanes. Each book contains colorful stickers, and a collectable poster is available.




Summer Questª, Grades 1 - 2


Book Description

The daily practice activities in Summer Quest!(TM) will help your child retain the knowledge gained through first grade and keep those skills strong while preparing him for the second grade. As an added bonus, this workbook includes real quests--mini adventures to encourage your child to take the time to explore the world around him. --Answer key included. 320 pages.




Summer QuestTM, Grades 1 - 2


Book Description

Turn your child's summer vacation into a learning adventure with Summer QuestTM! The fun, engaging format and daily quests make learning fun and active. Just 15 minutes of activities each day will get your first grader ready for the next school year! Includes topics in math practice, handwriting, reading comprehension, fitness and easy science experiments! Also features an incentive chart, certificate of completion, stickers, and a skills checklist!