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1) Castles
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
This children's history book has everything you need to know about medieval castles, including knights, jousting, sieges, drawbridges, and forts. Learn about castle design, from the earliest motte and bailey styles to stone fortresses and beautiful castles in Japan and India.
2) Vikings
Author
Language
English
Description
"DK findout! Vikings is packed with surprising facts and amazing pictures of these medieval adventurers"--Back cover.
3) Rome
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
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.
4) Science
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
An introduction to science breaks down what it is and how it works, from the difference between atoms and molecules and the water cycle to food chains and weather.--
5) Coding
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Discover the amazing power of computer programming and how it is all around us with this exciting book full of amazing images, fun quizzes, and incredible information"--Provided by publisher.
6) Engineering
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Formats
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 pyramids of Ancient Egypt to the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge - and the famous engineers who built them, DK...
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 pyramids of Ancient Egypt to the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge - and the famous engineers who built them, DK...
7) Pirates
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
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.
8) Sharks
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
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"--
9) Energy
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the concept of energy, describing the difference between potential and kinetic energy and detailing such types as heat, sound, light, chemical energy, and electricity.
11) Robots
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores how robots function and are made, looking at their computing components and how engineers design them with specific capabilities.
12) Universe
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores the stars, galaxies, planets, and other phenomena in the universe, and describes the history of human space exploration.
13) World War I
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI, discusses the build-up to the war, along with battles, history, technology, and more. Fun facts, amazing pictures, quizzes.
14) Big cats
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
This children's animal book has everything you'll need to know about big cats, including lions, tigers, jaguars, leopards, and cheetahs. Find out how big cats hunt, learn about cat myths and legends, discover where big cats live, and how they move. Packed with information, photographs, and colorful illustrations.
15) Birds
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations, map ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Find out how birds from around the world fly, feed, sense the world, communicate, build nests, protect their eggs, raise chicks, keep their feathers in top condition, defend themselves, and travel in search of food and nesting sites."--Amazon.com.
16) Space travel
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
This children's book on space travel is packed with inspiring stories and facts about space exploration, astronauts, and the first moon landing.
17) Climate change
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines the worldwide climate change crisis, covering such topics as humankind's effect on climate, key figures in climate activism, and what readers can do to prevent further damaging changes.
18) Garbage
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Garbage tells us a lot about how humans have lived in the past, how we're living now, and the impact our waste disposal has on the environment. To create a more sustainable future, it's important that little eco-warriors know about the different types of waste and how to create less garbage!" -- Amazon.com.
Explains waste management problems humans have encountered throught history and how we deal with it now, highlighting key global concerns related...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Readers can explore Earth's polar regions where they'll meet extraordinary animals that survive and thrive in the harsh conditions of these icy worlds and learn about magnificent natural marvels that make life fascinating on, above, and under the ice.
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