DK findout!
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1) Rome
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the history and civilization of ancient Rome, from how gladiators fought and what daily life was like for people in Rome to the events at Pompeii.
2) Animals
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces animals, describing the physical characteristics and behavior of different animal groups, including how they hunt, defend themselves, and attract a mate.
3) Dinosaurs
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Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Bring ancient history to life in DK findout! Dinosaurs . Which dinosaur is bigger than a car? Which dinosaur is smaller than a cat? Go back to the land before time to meet the dinosaurs. Visit the prehistoric world to see what dinosaurs ate, where they lived, and how they went extinct. Find out which time period your favorite dinosaur lived in and figure out in which one of the seven classifications of dinosaur it belongs. Learn which animals today...
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DK
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
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This fun, fact-filled book for kids ages 6-9 is the ultimate guide to Ancient Egypt, from pharaohs to mummies. Entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits, it's the perfect book for any kid who can't get enough of this remarkable civilization.
How big was the Egyptian Empire? Why was the Nile so important? How were mummies made? Find out the...
How big was the Egyptian Empire? Why was the Nile so important? How were mummies made? Find out the...
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Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
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Supporting STEM-based learning, this fact-filled book for bug lovers ages 6-9 is the ultimate guide to amazing bugs and insects from across the globe, entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits on everything from beetles to butterflies.
What is the difference between a bug and an insect? Which bugs glow in the dark? How many lenses make up...
What is the difference between a bug and an insect? Which bugs glow in the dark? How many lenses make up...
6) Coding
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Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
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Supporting STEM-based learning, this fun, fact-filled book for kids ages 6-9 explores the programming that makes our world work, in everyday objects from traffic lights to vending machines. Educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits, it's the perfect book for any reader who can't get enough of coding.
How much did the first laptop weigh? What exactly is a...
How much did the first laptop weigh? What exactly is a...
7) Earth
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Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
Discover the structure of the Earth, from its red-hot inner core to the mountains, deserts, and oceans that cover its surface. Learn why we have seasons, how the water cycle works, and why our population is growing. What is Earth? Why do we need soil? DK findout! Earth presents key geography facts in a fun and exciting way so young readers can dive into the wonders of planet Earth. From earthquakes to mountains, volcanoes to rivers, and ecosystems...
8) Engineering
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discover the fascinating world of engineering with this exciting book full of amazing images, fun quizzes, and incredible information. Learn how engineering concepts such as levers, wheels and axles, and pulleys work, and how techniques have changed and developed over time. Showcasing engineering feats throughout history--from the wheeled chariots of Ancient Egypt to the construction of the Eiffel Tower, and the famous engineers who built them.
9) Forest
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Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
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English
Description
Introduces the forest environment, discussing the food chain, the creatures and insects that live there, and the resources that forests provide.
10) Human body
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Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
From gooey gastric juices to our amazing brains, and everything in the human body in between, this book will give kids the knowledge they want about how our bodies work. DK findout! Human Body introduces kids to the complex system that is our body, from head to toe. Nerves and organs, spines and skulls, plus all the gooey stuff that fascinates kids like digestion, waste and smelly business are discussed with text and images appropriate for kids 6...
11) Pirates
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Provides information on pirates, describing their daily living practices and culture, and includes a timeline, maps, and a quiz.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Did you know that Komodo dragons can spit venom at their enemies, or spot the difference between crocodile and iguana scales? Amazing photos show reptiles and amphibians in incredible detail, while fun, kid-friendly text makes it easy to absorb key facts about life cycles, habitats, and what they eat.--
13) Sharks
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"Get up close and personal with all kinds of sharks-from bullhead to cow to carpet sharks-and learn how to identify different types, which is strongest, and so much more with this exciting book full of amazing images, fun quizzes, and incredible information" --
14) Stone age
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Provides information on the Stone Age, describing people's daily lives and survival practices during this time, and includes a timeline and quiz.
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World War II
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16) World War I
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Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
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Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI, Findout! dicusses the build-up to the war, along with battles, history, technology, and more.
Explore pre-war Europe, the US's entry into World War I, the role of women during the War, the technology developed, tanks and artillery, intelligence, espionage, propaganda, and much more. Become an expert on World War I and learn all about the key events that would shape the world. Read about the conditions...
Explore pre-war Europe, the US's entry into World War I, the role of women during the War, the technology developed, tanks and artillery, intelligence, espionage, propaganda, and much more. Become an expert on World War I and learn all about the key events that would shape the world. Read about the conditions...
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Oceans
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