This is part of an eight-volume series providing short biographies of men and women from Roman to Victorian times. Each entry places the subject in the context of their age and evokes what was distinctive and interesting about their personality and achievement.

Why Doesn't my Floppy Disk Flop? And Other Kids' Computer Questions Answered by the Compududes.

For the best answers, coolest Web sites, and excellent cyber-activities, pick up Why Doesn't My Floppy Disk Flop? This lively, informative guide provides the answers to dozens of questions that you (and your parents!) really want to know. Combining their popular brand of humor with cartoon illustrations, sidebars, and tons of advice, the Compududes make all the learning seem like play. From the ins and outs of hardware and software to the best ways to take advantage of the Internet to the exciting future of computing, the answers and explanations in Why Doesn't My Floppy Disk Flop? are guaranteed to plug you in, log you on, and turn you into a computer whiz in no time!

Travel through the ages, year by year, in this visual history for children told on a timeline that stretches from prehistoric times to the modern day.

In this updated volume, the timeline reaches 2018, documenting recent events, including the Syrian War and the continuing exploration of space by the Juno and New Horizons probes. This unique book joins the dots of history by putting historic events across the world on one timeline, including prehistoric people, key civilizations (Ancient Egyptians, Ancient Greeks, Romans, Aztecs, and Incas), world exploration, the Industrial Revolution, the American Civil War, the world wars, and humans on the Moon.

Every page is packed with pictures and original artefacts, to give a snapshot of an era. There are also features that explain major events, such as the rise of the Roman Empire, or the fall of Communism. "Child of the Time" explores the lives of children in history, from the tough training of a Spartan warrior to the lives of young pioneers on a wagon train heading west across America in the 20th century. A "Moment in Time" freeze-frames a particularly historic event, such as the first flight of the Wright Brothers.

DK's History Year by Year shows the influences, patterns, and connections between the events that have shaped our world and reveal the history of the world as never before.

The "British History Series" tells the story of the people and changing landscape of Britain. It aims to bring people and events to life and set them in a historical context. This title explores Early Britain and readers can find out, amongst other things, why Stonehenge was built, who the Romans and Vikings were, what the Domesday Book was, and how the Battle of Hastings changed the face of Britain.

By the same teacher-authors of the best-selling Information Please Kid's Almanac. Hundreds of fabulous illustrations, charts, and graphs.; Hundreds of interesting sidebars filled with facts and trivia.; Thumb tabs and chapter symbols for quick access to the facts.; Eleven chapters cover women's achievements, prizes and record-setting through history, female body and health issues, international dating and marriage customs, fashion trends, and more. The newest addition to the Information Please family is sure to be a huge hit among girls aged eight to fourteen who have a variety of interests. The eleven chapters of heavily illustrated and engagingly designed material explore women's achievements (in sports, science, the fine arts, entertainment, government, business, and more), fashion trends, and dating customs around the world, and cater to a young girl's need for specific body and health information. At once informative and inspirational, The Information Please Girls' Almanac is a bo

Silly foods, sweets, and foods from other countries are some of the features of this delicious resource. Building on the concepts offered in the acclaimed Mudluscious (Libraries Unlimited, 1986), this delightful volume focuses on the ever-popular topic of food, with an emphasis on activities that span the curriculum and offer opportunities for both written and oral expression. Original stories, songs, chants, and other learning activities are provided. Grades K-3.

Whether in the classroom or at home, this handy reference, with its thumb tab index, is specially designed to give easy access to difficult-to-find information and fun facts for kids. It answers questions about everything from the smallest animal to the mos distant star, U.S. government to award-winning books. Illustrations, graphs, and charts on every page.

*An incredible bind-up of three stunning Doctor Who guides, with brand-new content from the Thirteenth Doctor era* For over forty years, the Doctor has battled against the monsters and villains of the universe. This book brings together the best - and the worst - of his enemies, companions, and fellow Time Lords. Why are the Daleks so deadly? What did Sarah Jane Smith do after she left the Doctor? Who exactly is the Master? And how did the Doctor defeat every threat, with a little help from some friends and a lot of luck. Whether you read it on or behind the sofa, this book provides a wealth of information about the monsters and villains that have made Doctor Who the tremendous success it has been over the years, and the galactic phenomenon that it is today.

Robert Holt, himself the successful author of four self-published books, now shares his knowledge and savvy with other would-be author-publishers in this step-by-step guide to every aspect of self-publishing. If you yearn join the ranks of such self published authors as Henry Thoreau, Upton Sinclair, Anais Nin, and George Bernard Shaw, if you've ever thought of doing it yourself, then this is the book for you. How to Publish Promote and Sell Your Own Book provides you with everything you ever wanted to know about self-publishing--and never even thought to ask.

A fun, visual guide for kids about the tricky topic of money: how it works and how to look after it Knowing the ins and outs of money is important for kids, whether they're trying to work out what to do with pocket money, or if they dream of making millions on the stock market. Children can begin to understand how money works with this jam-packed guide, filled with personal finance tips such as how to save money, how to keep it safe, and how to grow it! Get to know: Money will teach children aged 7+ about bigger topics, too - like what the bank does with your savings, how taxes are spent, and how billions are made and moved around the globe. Learning about money doesn't have to be tricky either - this guide features fun activities and quizzes, bright pages and breaks the information into bite-size chunks so that it's easy to digest. Inside the pages of this money book for kids, you'll find: - A wide-ranging and accessible introduction to money, with bright, informative illustrations alongside engaging text, making key information easy to digest - A topic-by-topic structure, giving an in-depth introduction to the world of money - Current and up-to-date themes, including online safety, microtransactions and money wellbeing - Lively and colourful diagrams that present information in an engaging way This money guide features useful diagrams, colourful illustrations, interactive activities, and plenty of facts, making it perfect for budding money experts, and every child who wants - or needs - to know how it "makes the world go round".

This enthralling children's encyclopedia answers more than 200 questions that curious kids ask about science. Why does chocolate melt? Where does wind come from? How do we know dinosaurs existed? This fully-updated, fact-packed kids' book answers all kinds of questions children have about how the world works, and some they haven't even thought of! Children ages 7-9 can enjoy learning about all aspects of science, from animals, plants, and the human body, to forces and magnets, light, sound, and space. Each page asks a new question, and answers it with clear, simple text alongside amazing pictures, providing engaging information to help kids understand all the basics of biology, chemistry, and physics. DK's Why is the sky blue? is the ideal science book to spark curiosity and amaze any child interested in the world of scientific discovery. This fascinating science encyclopedia for kids features: - More than 200 questions about science, such as "What is a metal?" and "How do we see colours?" in an engaging question and answer format - Information presented in bite-sized chunks, and images clearly captioned and labelled in classic DK style - Six chapters, covering: the living world, the human body, the material world, energy, forces and movement, and our planet - "Quick quiz" boxes that allow the reader to test their friends and family on trivia about scientific concepts This revised edition of DK's science encyclopedia includes the latest discoveries in scientific exploration and answers children's biggest questions about scientific exploration! Young minds can learn all about forces and energy, materials, the human body, the living world, and our planet.

The Bible is filled with incredible and interesting characters-from Jesus to Eglon, Gabriel to Legion. The Ultimate Bible Character Guide brings 150 of them to life with comic-book style illustrations and hundreds of facts for kids to explore. Young readers will be captivated to read about both well-known characters of the Bible and some they have yet to discover. They'll learn what characters' names meant, what strengths God gave them, who they considered enemies, and what battles they fought. Which one was possessed by demons? Who wrestled an angel? Who never died? It's all here, the good and the evil, the famous and the infamous. In true encyclopedia form, characters will be arranged alphabetically and indexed so that favorites can be found easily. Contemporaries will be marked as such, and a timeline will help kids understand and place each story. Spreads will include full-length illustrations of each character, list of facts, descriptions, and background info.

Meet the coolest, funniest, and quirkiest LEGO (R) Minifigures Discover fun facts, jokes, play ideas, and build inspiration from your favorite collectible LEGO Minifigures. Take on a LEGO rocket speed-building challenge with Space Fan. Find out Party Clown's funniest joke. Build your perfect pet with Pug Costume Guy. Learn a fun real-world fact about the fastest time to eat a pizza from Pizza Costume Guy. And much more! (c)2022 The LEGO Group.

Become an instant expert on all things Spider-Man with this handy pocket-sized guide! Discover everything you ever needed to know about Spider-Man and the Spider-Verse! Is Spider-Man speedier than Spider-Ham? Who has more fighting skill, Venom or Ghost-Spider? This pocket guide to the Spider-Verse gives young Marvel fans a one-stop source of amazing facts to wow their friends with! With a Pocket Expert in hand they'll win any schoolyard debates about character superpowers, origin stories, key foes, and gadgets. (c) 2022 MARVEL

Learn the incredible battle secrets of amazing LEGO mechs and compare your favourites. From Lloyd's Titan Mech to Spiderman's Spider Mech, discover all the most fearsome LEGO mechs and what gives them the edge in battle. Find out how many mechs Batman has, and read about all the battle features of LEGO Jurassic World's Dino-Mech. See awesome mechs go head-to-head, plus read how you can up-spec your mech. With amazing photography that shows off each mech in stunning detail, plus fact-packed data boxes so you can compare each mech, this book is perfect for any fan of LEGO mechs. (c)2021 The LEGO Group.

All Super Heroes need a monster to fight, or a monstrous sidekick to help them. Some are even monsters themselves.

This comprehensive field guide to Marvel flora, fauna, and beasts great and small shows off claws, teeth, tails, and wings in sumptuous, never-seen-before detail.

From tyrannosaurus rexes from alternative worlds and genetically modified deinonychuses from the future, to purple cat-sized dragons and swamp monsters, the Marvel multiverse is brimming with creatures both heroic and villainous. Explore swamps and the Savage Lands and more. Discover aerial beasts, artificially created creatures, and even monster team ups. This anthology is a beautifully curated guide to the best and the worst and ensures you will never get Fin Fang Foom and Tim Boom Ba mixed up again!

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Erased. Ignored. Hidden. Lost. Underappreciated. No longer. Delve into the unique, inspiring, and world-changing history of Black people. From Frederick Douglass to Oprah Winfrey, and the achievements of ancient African kingdoms to those of the US Civil Rights Movement, Timelines From Black History: Leaders, Legends, Legacies takes kids on an exceptional journey from prehistory to modern times. This DK children's book boasts more than 30 visual timelines, which explore the biographies of the famous and the not-so-famous - from royalty to activists, and writers to scientists, and much, much more. Stunning thematic timelines also explain the development of Black history - from the experiences of black people in the US, to the story of postcolonial Africa. Did you know that the richest person ever to have lived was a West African? Or that the technology that made the lightbulb possible was developed by African American inventor, and not Thomas Edison? How about the fact that Ethiopia was the only African country to avoid colonization, thanks to the leadership of a brave queen? Stacked with facts and visually vibrant, Timelines From Black History: Leaders, Legacies, Legends is an unforgettable and accessible hive of information on the people and the issues that have shaped Black history. Includes content previously published in Timelines of Everything and Timelines of Everyone.

Contains simple, engaging text that is perfectly judged for young children.

Help your child learn all about science with First Science Encyclopedia. Filled with fun science facts about many different subjects, from the human body and animals to facts about space and matter. From the blood and breathing to rocks and minerals, kids will love getting to grips with this exciting encyclopedia. Perfect for homework or just for fun, First Science Encyclopedia is the ideal starting place for young scientists aged 5 and up.