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Pocket Genius: Mammals

Author : DK

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 158 pages

File Size : 16,2 MB

Release : 2016-01-19

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0744021243

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Book Description

Destined to be toted in school backpacks everywhere, DK's new encyclopedia series for young readers contains on-the-spot information in children's favorite subject areas. Kids love facts: they want to know about the biggest, fastest, tallest, and oldest everything. Full of instant information, these books feature a fresh and striking design that is sure to appeal to the middle-grade audience. These single-subject guides offer a unique catalog-style presentation, which clearly lays out individual subcategories with concise and punchy text covering all of the essential information on whatever topic is at hand. Featuring almost 200 profiles of individual species as well as informative spreads on anatomy, behavior, and classification, Pocket Genius: Mammals looks at humans, whales, wallabies, camels and more and their place in the natural world.



Pocket Genius: Cats

Author : DK

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 158 pages

File Size : 28,58 MB

Release : 2020-01-14

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0744020344

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Find out about more than 70 cat breeds, including their origins and characteristics, in this pocket-sized encyclopedia. This cat-alogue packs a whole lot of information into your pocket! Along with a photo of each breed, discover the facts and stats of each cat, including its size, where the breed originated, colors and markings, and unusual features or behaviors. You'll soon be able to tell apart a Burmese from a Siamese; a rex from a sphynx and a manx; and an American shorthair from a British shorthair. You will also discover a lot about colors and patterns. Did you know that tabby cats and tortoiseshells are not breeds, but colors within breeds? Plus there are pages introducing cat anatomy and behavior; and the book finishes with fun facts. The style of the Pocket Eyewitness series is perfect for all children, from reluctant readers who can easily digest the key points through to budding vets and cat-lovers who want to know more about the best pets on the planet. Cats with facts: what more could anyone want?



Pocket Genius: Rocks and Minerals

Author : DK

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 158 pages

File Size : 50,91 MB

Release : 2016-01-19

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 074404670X

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Profiling nearly 200 types of rocks and minerals from volcanic rocks and granite to sparkling diamonds and explosive sulfur, DK's Pocket Genius: Rocks and Minerals digs deep beneath the surface, informing young readers what each rock is made of, how they are formed and what they are used for, how to be a rock collector, and how to identify rocks and minerals. Also highlighting landmarks such as Devils Tower, Giant's Causeway, and Shiprock Pinnacle, this Pocket Genius title shows how rocks and minerals play a part in the formation of each. Catalog entries include facts provided at-a-glance information, while locator icons offer immediately recognizable references to aid navigation and understanding, and fact files round off the book with fun facts such as record breakers and timelines. Each mini-encyclopedia is filled with facts on subjects ranging from animals to history, cars to dogs, and Earth to space and combines a child-friendly layout with engaging photography and bite-size chunks of text that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers.



Pocket Genius Sports

Author : DK

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 158 pages

File Size : 36,67 MB

Release : 2021-12-28

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0744060370

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Book Description

The ultimate e-guide to more than 120 sports, from soccer to mountain biking. Ever wonder which is the oldest sport? Or how the Olympics came into being? Are sports the same as games? What does a midfielder do in soccer? What are bogeys, eagles, and birdies in golf? The answers to all these questions and more can be found in this pocket-sized sports book for children. With all major team and individual sports organized into clear categories, you can navigate easily to your favorite sport and others like it. Vibrant, clear illustrations and photographs accompany bite-sized chunks of information on gameplay, rules of scoring, court and field sizes, and even equipment for different types of sports and sporting events. Find out more with stats on record breakers and top competitors in every sport. Go deeper with the reference pages on exciting achievements as well as the many sports associations and competitions on the planet. Pocket Genius Sports is perfect for children, whether they are casual sports enthusiasts or die-hard sports buffs.



Pocket Genius Ocean

Author : DK

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 158 pages

File Size : 18,75 MB

Release : 2021-06-22

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0744050820

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Everything you ever wanted to know about Earth's oceans in easy-to-read e-guide. Nearly 97 percent of our planet's water is held in the vast oceans that teem with life. This incredible ebook on oceans for children aged 9-12 uses stunning images and clear artworks to reveal the secrets of this underwater world. Within the pages of this ebook you'll discover the range of organisms - from colossal whales to microscopic plankton - that call the oceans home. Find out about tidal pools, salt marshes, coral reefs, ocean floor ridges, and the other natural features of these vast bodies of water. Learn how the oceans formed, what causes tsunamis, how tidal waves are used to generate electricity, and what marine experts are doing to save our oceans. The catalog format of this mini-encyclopedia features an amazing photograph of every animal or natural feature, and breaks down even the most complex topics into simple, bite-size chunks of information, supported by helpful stats. Whether you are a reluctant young reader who wants to digest key points about the oceans or a budding Jacques Costeau-like ocean explorer excited to learn all about them, the style of the Pocket Eyewitness series is perfect for all children.



Reptiles

Author : Mark Lambert

Publisher : DK Children

Page : 132 pages

File Size : 28,67 MB

Release : 2003

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 9780789495952

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Book Description

Photographs and text introduce the world's reptiles.



Free for You and Me

Author : Christy Mihaly

Publisher : Albert Whitman & Company

Page : 35 pages

File Size : 12,26 MB

Release : 2020-03-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 080752445X

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Book Description

Find out the freedoms and rights of the First Amendment. It's a free country! But what does that mean? Find out the five liberties protected by the First Amendment. Vivid examples from history and everyday life demonstrate the meaning of freedom of religion, speech, and the press, and the rights to assemble peacefully and to petition the government.



Pocket Genius: Animals

Author : DK

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 158 pages

File Size : 16,12 MB

Release : 2016-01-19

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1465452214

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Book Description

DK's Pocket Genius: Animals highlights the lives of nearly 200 animals--what they eat, what eats them, where they live, and how big they are. From tiny bees to the mighty elephant, the animal kingdom is celebrated with fun facts and images of the tallest, fastest, heaviest, and largest domestic and wild animals on the planet. Catalog entries packed with facts provide at-a-glance information, while locator icons offer immediately recognizable references to aid navigation and understanding, and fact files round off the book with fun facts such as record breakers and timelines. Each mini-encyclopedia is filled with facts on subjects ranging from animals to history, cars to dogs, and from Earth to space and combines a child-friendly layout with engaging photography and bite-size chunks of text that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers.



Mammal

Author : Steve Parker

Publisher :

Page : 71 pages

File Size : 10,17 MB

Release : 2003-04-03

Category : Mammals

ISBN : 9780751364767

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Book Description

Be an eyewitness to the lives of your remarkable relatives, the mammals - from hedgehogs and bats to elephants and bushbabies. See how newborn mice develop Discover why a wallaby has a pouch Find out how to recognise mammal footprints



Pocket Eyewitness Mammals

Author : DK

Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Page : 158 pages

File Size : 42,75 MB

Release : 2013-06-03

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1409338592

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Book Description

Get fast facts at your fingertips with DK Pocket Eyewitness Mammals, packed with bite-sized chunks of information that make learning about animals even more fun. Find out what makes a mammal a mammal, what diet they follow, their habitats and read about conservation too. Packed with amazing encyclopedic stats and genius gem facts about this animal family, DK Pocket Eyewitness Mammals will help you explore an amazing part of the animal world. Read about armadillos and elephants, egg-laying mammals like the platypus and marsupials like the kangaroo. Perfect for school projects and homework assignments, DK Pocket Eyewitness Mammals tells you all about these amazing animals and how they live.