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Text level is simple and engaging for young children.
Explore the human body like you've never known before with this
ultimate kid's guide to what goes on under our skin. Forming part
of a fantastic series of kid's educational books, this bold and
brilliant kid's encyclopedia uses ground-breaking CGI imagery to
reveal the human body as you've never seen it before. Informative,
diverse in subject matter, easy-to-read and brimming with beautiful
graphics, young learners can explore the incredibly detailed
cross-sections and cutaways that reveal the inner workings of these
fascinating and complex machines we know as our bodies! This
charming children's encyclopedia opens the world in new ways, with:
-Packed with facts, charts, infographics and illustrations that
cover the human body head to toe. -Encompassing a visual approach
with illustrations, photographs and extremely detailed 3D CGI
images. -Crystal clear text distills the key information. -DK's
encyclopedias are fact-checked by subject experts to offer accuracy
beyond online sources of information. This fully-updated edition of
Knowledge Encyclopedia Human Body! is the perfect encyclopedia for
children aged 9-12, ideal for inquisitive minds, with a unique
head-to-toe approach which makes the complex structure of the human
body both appealing and accessible for curious young readers.
Jam-packed with fun facts about the human body, including creative
CGI artworks that can be rotated and animated to bring the aspects
of this body book to life! Curious children can take a look at the
life of a cell, discover the digestive system, and learn all about
record-breaking bodies! Explore, Discover And Learn! DK's Knowledge
Encyclopedia Human Body! uncovers the marvels of our body in
unprecedented detail and with stunning realism. Encompassing
engaging facts about the human body, including a closer look at
each bodily system, such as the nervous system, muscle system and
more, and exploring a timeline of medical milestones, you can spend
quality time exploring the wonders of the human body with children,
accompanied by impressive visuals to engage their senses. A
must-have volume for curious kids with a thirst for knowledge, this
enthralling encyclopedia is structured in such a way that your
child can read a bit at a time, and feel comfortable to pause and
ask questions. Doubling up as the perfect gift for young readers,
who are always asking questions about our planet! At DK, we believe
in the power of discovery. This thrilling kid's encyclopedia is
part of the Knowledge Encyclopedia educational series. Celebrate
your child's curiosity as they complete the collection and discover
diverse facts about the world around them. Dive into the deep blue
with Knowledge Encyclopedia Ocean! Travel back in time to when
dinosaurs roamed the earth with Knowledge Encyclopedia Dinosaur!
And hone your knowledge on how the human body works with Knowledge
Encyclopedia Human Body! Whatever topic takes their fancy, there's
an encyclopedia for everyone!
An all-new, simplified, up-to-date, fully illustrated, monolingual Spanish dictionary - the ideal Spanish dictionary for beginners from age eight through adult. Nearly 12,000 entries. The abundant examples, helpful paradigms, and lively illustrations will be appreciated by beginners of all ages. Uses clear, simple, current language. Entries include easy-to- understand definitions and explanations of grammar and usage, plus numerous synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and phrases.
From your head to your toes, this encyclopedia for children takes you on a tour of the human body and explains how each part works.
On every page, discover amazing facts about the human body. Did you know that you are made up of 100 trillion cells? Learn about blood vessels (capillaries, veins, and arteries) which, if they were laid out end to end, would wrap around the Earth twice! Find out what makes a balanced diet - after all, you will eat about 20 tonnes of food in your entire life! See what part of the brain makes you appreciate music (it's the right side). There are also fun quizzes, so you can assess your own personality and test your logical and reasoning skills.
An international best-seller since 2012, Human Body: A Children's Encyclopedia has now been fully updated in line with the latest research. Combining clear descriptions of human biology with awesome photographs, graphics, and CGI artworks, make your way from the skin, muscles, organs, bones, right down to your cells and DNA.
From homework projects to just reading for curiosity, this comprehensive encyclopedia is filled with everything that you need to know about what makes your body tick.
Packed with facts and tantalising anecdotes from experts and
bursting with colour photographs, learn all about dinosaurs in this
fresh take on the subject that kids with love. It's time to learn
everything about dinosaurs! Each book in the National Geographic
Kids Everything series has more than 100 pictures, an explorer's
corner with from-the-field anecdotes and tips, fun facts
throughout, maps and infographics, an illustrated diagram, a photo
gallery, cool comparisons, a behind-the-scenes photograph, an
interactive glossary, and more.
'This book is a thing of rare beauty' - David Walliams Perfect for
animal-lovers everywhere! A beautiful crossover book for all ages,
this is the book natural-history illustrator Ben has wanted to read
since he was a child. Facts and descriptions provide insight into a
curated collection of birds and animals - some endangered and some
less so - told from the perspective of a detail-obsessed
illustrator. Fun to read together or independently, let the secrets
of the animals on our planet come to life in vibrant detail. 'This
is my love letter to Planet Earth; a celebration of her hidden
species, from the bold and the beautiful to the interesting but
ugly. And while not a complete list, I hope that these few give a
glimpse of the outstanding diversity of nature' - Ben Rothery 'For
wildlife aficionados . . . [Hidden Planet] is filled with stunning
illustrations . . . The engaging text is full of intriguing
details' - Guardian Children's Books of the Year 'Ben Rothery is an
extraordinary illustrator of the natural world, and an inspiration
to children and grown-ups to write their own love letter to Planet
Earth' - Angels and Urchins Also available: Sensational Butterflies
This amazing 320-page volume is the perfect guide to everything for
children aged seven plus! It is packed with colourful
illustrations, step-by-step sequences and the latest photography.
From glaciers and galaxies to computers and chromosomes, it's sure
to keep children engaged. Arranged thematically into key areas,
covering core curriculum subjects, the concise text is clear,
accurate and perfectly pitched, making this an unbeatable resource
for home and school. Plus, a glossary and index are included along
with a list of websites for further learning.
All the words you need, every day: the perfect word reference for
daily use. With practical usage notes, and a fantastic supplement,
this is the ideal thesaurus to take your language use and knowledge
further. Specially tailored to meet the needs of the user at home,
school, or in the office, the Collins English Thesaurus has all the
words and alternatives the user might need, as well as a huge
choice of opposites. This thesaurus is based on the Collins Corpus,
a 4.5-billion-word database of today's English. The clear,
accessible layout makes the thesaurus easy to use and ensures users
can find the language they need when they need it. This edition
also includes a 16-page crosswords supplement. 300, 000 synonyms
and antonyms
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