Nature's Wonders - Curious Questions & Answers This brilliant book takes a humorous look at all that is wild, wonderful and downright weird about Earth's natural wonders, including sections on coral reefs, rainforests and polar lands. Colourful, quirky illustrations and playful text reveal the extraordinary answers to the most curious of questions. Find out why the Poles are so cold, how water can make weird rock shapes and which coral reef creature has the coolest camouflage.

Pocket Edition 100 Facts Roman Britain is bursting with mind-blowing facts, awesome images and fun activities to help children learn all about the rule of the Roman Empire. Kids learn more easily with bitesized information Photographs and artworks aid children who learn through visual prompts Activities allow children to put what they have learned into practice. One of our expertly written ancient Rome books for kids, Pocket Edition 100 Facts Roman Britain covers key topics about Roman history in easily-digestible, numbered facts. Every page is covered in detailed illustrations and colourful photographs that bring the text to life for kids.

This brilliant book takes a humorous look at all that is wild, wonderful and downright weird about dinosaurs and prehistoric beasts, including ice age monsters, and amazing fossil finds too. Read about a monster frog that feasted on dinosaurs, why forests were petrified, and which superstar dinosaur was Dippy!

This simple, engaging text presents all the information in bitesize paragraphs, whilst feature panels provide incredible facts, cartoons, quizzes and fun activities.

Walk around any famous city and layers of history start to emerge. In London, Roman walls stand shoulder to shoulder with modern architecture. In Rome, ancient treasures like the Colosseum stand shoulder to shoulder with buildings from the Renaissance. In New York, skyscrapers from the 1920s and 1930s have been upstaged by enormous glass towers.

In Cities in Layers, six famous world cities will be shown at different stages of their history. A clever die-cut element allows readers to really feel like they are peeling back time.

This five-level graded reading series, launched in January 2012, is sure to grip children's interest. Developed with literacy experts, the series will guide young readers as they build confidence and fluency in their literacy skills and progress towards reading alone.

Bring the past to life in an engaging question-and-answer format with this exhilarating history encyclopedia for children. Where did the first humans come from? How many pandemics have there been? What is the world's oldest religion? This history book for children aged 7-9 helps inquisitive minds find out the answers to all the questions they may have about the past, and some they hadn't thought of! From the Stone Age and classical civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome, through the magnificent medieval kingdoms of Africa and Asia, to the conflicts and communication of the modern age, What do we know about History takes children on a journey through the past to discover the stories of the people who came before us. This extensive history encyclopedia for children aged 7-9 offers: - More than 200 intriguing questions about world history, including "What happened in the colosseum?", "Who built the first cities?" and "Can a country go to war with itself?" - Five different chapters on The Ancient World, The Middle Ages, The Age of Exploration, The Age of Revolution, and The Modern World. - An engaging question-and-answer format making topics easily digestible and intriguing for children. - "Quick quiz" boxes allowing the reader to test their knowledge of facts about history. Bringing the past to life in an engaging question-and-answer format, this exhilarating encyclopedia for children features a different question and answer on each page, and a quick quiz designed to cement new knowledge. Bursting with mind-boggling details and fascinating facts, this visually striking book will be treasured by every young history enthusiast. More in the series At DK we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? The Why? Encyclopedia series by DK is an education collection for children with an interest in history, animals, science and how the world works. If you enjoyed What do we know about History?, why not try other titles in the series, Did you know? Animals, Did you know? Space, Did you know? Science? and more educational titles for curious minds.

Go behind the headlines to explore the wider background of news stories that are making a major impact across the world. In Race and Crime, we ask why headlines often link these issues and question some assumptions. Are some crimes carried out by one ethnic or racial grouping more than by others? What parts do policing, prisons, the immigration system and the media play? We examine abuse and hate crimes linked to race, such as slavery or genocide. Who are the perpetrators and who are the victims?

A high-end geography series that explores some of the fastest-developing countries and cities in the world and assesses how they are dealing with the challenges of the 21st century. Topics looked at include: population structure, the economy, environmental sustainability and the outlook for the future. Each title also features a closer look at an individual city within the country. Turkey is an economic success story of recent times, and it is changing fast as it moves away from its traditional industries of farming and textiles. These changes are reflected in Turkey's great capital city, Istanbul. But the future holds key challenges. Bridging Europe and Asia, Turkey must decide whether it looks east or west in the future, while retaining its own identity and political stability in a region torn by conflict.

This five-level graded reading series, launched in January 2012, is sure to grip children's interest. Developed with literacy experts, the series will guide young readers as they build confidence and fluency in their literacy skills and progress towards reading alone.

Age range 9 to 14 As we approach the 60th anniversary of the Freedom Riders, who in 1961 challenged segregation policies in the Deep South, even before these civil rights activists went on their famous bus ride, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man on yet another bus, on December 1, 1955. This highly accessible series explores key dates in history: what happened on the day and the background and consequences of the event. Each title tells the story in a crisp, fast-paced style and colour and black and white photos, map and timeline support the text. The books are perfect quick-read introductions to the dramatic events, and equally useful as high interest / low reading level books.

This title helps you learn about the legendary Norse raiders, with 15 step-by-step projects and more than 350 exciting pictures. You can step back in time to the age of the seafaring Vikings - find out about the ships they sailed in, the distant lands they explored, and the wars they waged. Fact boxes provide additional insights and indicate links with the present. 15 simple and enjoyable projects allow you to recreate the past - build a model Viking house, make a shield ready for battle, sculpt a brooch and a bracelet from clay, bake a Viking loaf, learn to write your name in runes, and play an ancient Norse board game. It is packed with over 350 photographs and illustrations, including a pictorial timeline, cross sections, historical maps and clear step pictures for every technique. It is ideal for home or school use for 8- to 12-year-olds. This fascinating fact and project book is the perfect introduction to Viking history. You can discover how these amazing people lived their lives, the food they ate, the clothes they wore, the heroes they revered, the weapons they used, and the lands they conquered. Practical projects really help young readers to understand what life was like in the past - make a Viking drinking horn, create a lucky charm inspired by the Norse thunder god Thor, build a model of a mighty longship, and construct a full-size battle helmet.

This title explores the ancient cultures that shaped human history and civilization. It vividly portrays key periods from the past, with glimpses into art, fashion, crafts, trade and warfare. It contains inside-view artworks of palaces and humble homes, and insights into the everyday lives of monarchs, priests, farmers, traders and children of long ago. It includes 60 practical projects for historical models, costumes and recipes - construct a miniature Parthenon, don the uniform of a Roman legionary, and bake pastries from an age-old Egyptian recipe. It features an exciting and authoritative reference for home or school use by 8- to 12-year-olds. This authoritative reference and project book will enrich your knowledge and understanding of the past. Witness the progression of human civilization, and see what gave each culture - from the Stone Age to the Roman Empire - its particular identity. Over 1500 photographs and illustrations include inside-view artworks of important buildings from history, such as a Pharaoh's tomb, an ancient Greek home and a Roman bath. Projects include a model Egyptian boat, a miniature stonehenge, a Roman toga and the Greek game of knucklebones.

This title helps you find out about the land of the pharaohs, with 15 step-by-step projects and over 400 exciting pictures. You can step back in time to the world of the ancient Egyptians and uncover the treasures and secrets of this mysterious 3000-year-old civilization. It includes fact boxes that provide additional information and highlight links with the present. It is ideal for home or school use and for ages 8 to 12. It features 15 easy and fun projects that allow you to bring the past to life - make a miniature pyramid, build a model boat suitable for sailing on the Nile, create your own water clock, sculpt a canopic jar, and bake pastries from an age-old Egyptian recipe. More than 400 photographs and illustrations include specially commissioned cross-section diagrams, historical maps and hieroglyphs. You can learn what life was like for the people of the Nile Delta. You can delve into the dark secrets of their funeral rites, mummies and tombs, and the many strange gods they revered. You can learn about their love of fine art and crafts, and their amazing architectural skills. A variety of practical projects will help you to experience how ancient Egyptians lived. You can make a crown fit for a pharaoh, build a scale model of an Egyptian house, and play a traditional board game. This accessible book is ideal for fun and learning, at home or at school.

Step into the time of the Chinese Empire, with 15 step-by-step projects and over 300 exciting pictures. Travel back through the centuries to uncover the secrets of the world's oldest continuous civilization - the Chinese Empire. Fact boxes provide additional insights and highlight links with the present. You can explore Chinese culture and beliefs, from their ancient origins through to the abdication of the last emperor. More than 370 photographs and illustrations include cross sections, historical maps and a pictorial timeline. It features 15 easy and fun projects enable you to re-create the past - fly your own dragon kite, build a model of a Han house, and cook red bean soup. It is ideal for home or school use for ages 8 to 12. Discover fascinating facts about China and find out why tombs were filled with pottery figures, the importance of jade, who the terracotta warriors were, and how silk was made. You can learn about Chinese inventions, weapons and warfare; fashion, food and family life; politics, religion and festivals; and much more. Step-by-step practical projects bring the past to life - make an abacus, build a pagoda, and create and use ancient printing blocks. Stirring fact-packed text and over 300 beautiful images make history accessible and enjoyable for young readers.

Step back in time to discover the wonders of the Stone Age, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Aztecs and Maya, the Incas, Ancient China and Ancient Japan Journey through 30,000 years of human history and explore the ideas, discoveries and technology that shaped the human race at the beginnings of our civilization. Children can probe the mysteries of the pyramids of ancient Egypt for themselves, learn how one small city became the heart of the mighty Roman Empire, find out how the Aztecs treated rattlesnake bites and tarantula stings, and discover the secrets of the Japanese martial arts. More than 3000 photographs, maps, drawings and timelines vividly bring the past to life with important dates, events and facts highlighted in detailed timelines and information panels. Plus there are 120 step-by-step projects that allow children to experience the past in a fun and exciting way: fly a Chinese dragon kite, build a model of an Egyptian pyramid, and prepare a Stone Age meal.

Incredible journeys feature in many ancient tales - made in the quest for love, honour, glory or dazzling rewards; to challenge terrible monsters; or obliterate enemies. This beautifully illustrated edition gathers together myths and legends from every corner of the globe. The stories seethe with intrepid characters and a rich pageant of gods and monsters. Superheroes, strange beasts and beautiful women overcome perilous obstacles, pit themselves against raging elements and visit fabulous lands. Some of the classic quest tales include Thor's epic journey to Utgard, the quest for the Holy Grail, Gilgamesh's attempt to conquer death, and the seven voyages of Sindbad. Background information to the tales is also included to provide a superb context for young students.

Step into the time of the Roman Empire, with 15 step-by-step projects and over 370 exciting pictures. You can travel back through the centuries to one of the greatest civilizations in history - the Roman Empire. You can discover fascinating facts about the Roman way of life, the clothes people wore, the entertainments they enjoyed, and the food they liked to eat. Fact boxes provide extra information and highlight links with the present. More than 370 photographs and illustrations include a pictorial timeline, cross sections and historical maps. 15 easy and fun projects enable you to bring the past to life - make a toga, put on a Roman show, and create a writing tablet like those used hundreds of years ago. It is ideal for home or school use for ages 8 to 12. The modern world owes a great deal to ancient Rome, including many principles of democratic government, law, poetry, drama, art and architecture. You can find out for yourself how the Romans forged the mightiest empire the world has ever known, and discover the techniques that their builders used to create vast cities, towering aqueducts and roads that survive to this day. Amazing projects allow you to construct a model Roman home, make a legionary's uniform, and fashion a headdress that will leave you looking fit to rule an empire!

This title helps you step into the spectacular world of ancient South America, with 340 exciting pictures and 15 step-by-step projects. You can journey back through the centuries to a time before Europeans arrived in search of gold and land. You can explore the Inca way of life high up in the Andes Mountains, including their study of the stars, their burial rituals, and the intricate rope bridges they wove. It features 15 easy-to-do projects actively involve the reader in understanding the past - make a reed boat that really floats, eat a delicious Inca bean stew, sculpt a Tiwanaku pottery jaguar, and design a dazzling sun god mask. It contains fascinating fact boxes that provide extra insights and highlight links with the present. It is packed with over 340 photographs and illustrations, including historical maps and a pictorial timeline, this is perfect for school or home use by children aged 8 to 12. Successors to the Chimu gold workers and the Tiwanaku lake people, the Incas ruled the most spectacular empire South America has ever seen. The so-called Land of the Sun God was bright with treasure houses of precious metals, the most fabulous clothes and huge stone buildings. A variety of step-by-step projects enable you to bring this past age to life - beat on an Inca drum, make a model granary, and recreate a Chimu ceremonial knife. This is the ideal introduction to South American history, for study, reference and practical learning.