Microscopic Life


Book Description

Explore a fascinating miniature world you never knew existed! This title explores the lives of the tiny creatures that live around you, in you and even on you! Ages 9+.




Kingfisher Knowledge


Book Description

Explore the crime lab with Forensics and discover how detectives use science to solve crimes. From the scene of the crime to a criminal's conviction, discover how the marks of blood, footprints, and fingerprints can lead the police to criminals. Find out how specialists can match trace evidence, such as a single hair found on a victim, to the murderer. Learn how famous crimes were solved and, like a true detective, find out whether it was arson, poison, or murder.




Wonders of the World


Book Description

From the ingenuity of ancient engineering to the innovation of modern marvels, Wonders of the World reveals the greatest statues and structures that the world has ever seen. This striking book covers the ancient wonders, the later historical wonders, and the modern wonders of the world in glorious and colorful detail. Combining the latest computer-generated images with breathtaking photographs and engaging text, readers can peer into the world's marvels, such as the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the unforgettable Taj Mahal, and the extraordinary Three Gorges Dam in China.




Human Body


Book Description

Get set to explore your own body from the inside out! This fascinating guide covers everything from the top of your nose to the tips of your toes. Travel through the amazing human body to learn about the brain centre, muscle power, bony frame, pumping heart, and senses hard at work interpreting and understanding our world. Processes you take for granted, including breathing and eating, are shown using detailed illustrations and photography, and explained alongside incredible facts and figures. As you look through the body, you'll also learn about the history of our fascination with how the human body works. This is a fun and interactive guide with lots of infographics, statistics, facts, and timelines. A giant fold-out wall chart is crammed full of body bits and pieces to serve as a useful reference tool on your bedroom or classroom wall. Whether you're looking for a body book for homework help, school projects, or just for fun, with Human Body you'll never look at yourself in the same way again!




Kingfisher Knowldege


Book Description

Discusses genes, inheritance, DNA, genetic engineering, cloning, and gene therapy, as well as the use of DNA in forensics work.




Whales and Dolphins


Book Description

KFYK - Kingfisher Young Knowledge is a science-based, highly visual, inspirational learning experience. Lively, engaging text explains the basics of a favourite subject, zooming in on intriguing aspects illustrated with stunning full-colour photographs. Project spreads featuring activities to do at home or when out and about, encourage hands-on involvement and understanding. KFYK Whales and Dolphins introduces readers to some of the most fascinating underwater mammals. The incredible range and diversity of whales and dolphins, from the largest mammal in the world to river dolphins, is explored along with their habitats, biology and how their lives have been affected by humans. Meet dolphin and whale families and discover how amazing these creatures really are.




Kingfisher Knowledge: Rocks and Fossils


Book Description

An illustrated introduction to rocks and fossils.




Spies


Book Description

Spies compares the world of fictional spies with real-life secretagents and retells the true history of spying, including all the latest gadgets and technology. Special Spy School missions and fantastic items integrated into the pages of the book also provide an interactive element, showing the reader a selection of spying techniques that they can carry out at home or with friends.




Hurricanes, Tsunamis, and Other Natural Disasters


Book Description

Stunning photographs help take readers into the world of natural disasters.




Stars and Planets


Book Description

"This captivating book explores the stars and planets of outer space by presenting them through lush illustrations and photography that incorporate cross-sections, cutaway-views, and magnifications. These images are paired with an accessible text to provide a well-balanced introduction to outer space."