1000 useful words

1000 useful words

<p>This picture word book of 1000 first words will broaden young children's vocabulary and strengthen their early reading and writing skills. Every picture-packed page is full of things children will love to look at, with word labels for each image, plus some simple text that encourages children to explore the book. Topics include Me and My Body, My Family and Friends, Animals in the Wild, All Sorts of Places, Describing People, Colours, Shapes, and Numbers, and Time, Seasons, and Weather. There are also five fun "story style" pages that tell a short narrative and inspire storytelling skills: for example, All in Day is about a young child's typical day, and Favourite Pets looks at a variety of pets, then follows the story of a playful dog looking for his bouncy ball.</p>

<p>1000 Useful Words&nbsp;clearly labels each picture, which encourages picture-and-word association and helps early reading, and each topic features questions that ask children to find things on the page or that stimulate thinking, talking, and early creative writing skills. The words have been chosen with the help of a leading educational consultant, Penny Coltman, and include lots of useful nouns, plus some interesting adjectives, and common verbs.</p>

<p>Young children will be amazed and delighted by all the fascinating real-world photos, things to spot, imaginative pictures to talk about, and incredibly useful words! This fun and educational picture word book is a must-have first reference title for parents who are keen to develop their child's language and literacy skills.</p>

baby touch and feel animals

baby touch and feel animals

<p>Baby Touch And Feel Animals</p>

<p>This charming interactive baby book is packed with cute animals and quirky characters ready to entertain your little one!</p>

<p>Filled with soft animal textures, the book's touch and feel patches are designed to encourage early learning. Now your little one can pet the furry belly of a waddling penguin or the fluffy tummy of an adorable puppy.</p>

<p>Each page of this engaging board book features a cute colourful image of an animal, along with the noises they make. Find the super fun tactile elements that encourage your little one to tickle and touch the textures.</p>

<p>Make reading time fun and educational for you and your toddler with this animal book! The easy to follow pages include short, fun text that is great for reading aloud and building language skills. Little ones will have tons of fun discovering their favourite animals like a puppy, kitten or bunny!</p>

<p>Not too big, not too small, this sturdy, padded activity book is just the right size for little hands to hold. No need for mom and dad to turn the pages. Babies and toddlers can turn the tough board pages themselves, which helps to develop their fine motor skills while building an early language foundation.</p>

<p>Touch and Learn</p>

<p>Packed with charming animals, from soft, cuddly rabbits to scaly fish, there are all sorts of textures for your baby to explore in this safe and sturdy book. With more than one million copies sold,&nbsp;Baby Touch and Feel: Animals&nbsp;is the ideal first book for pre-schoolers.</p>

<p>This baby touch and feel book includes:</p>

<p>- Different animal textures from fluffy and adorable animals

- Short and fun text to encourage language development

- The different sounds that animals make</p>

<p>This delightful book is part of the&nbsp;Baby Touch and Feel&nbsp;range of children's books from DK Books and includes titles such as&nbsp;Baby Touch and Feel Baby Dinosaur,&nbsp;Baby Touch and Feel Bedtime,&nbsp;Baby Touch and Feel Colours and Shape&nbsp;and more for your little one to enjoy!</p>

english for everyone junior beginner's course: look, listen and learn

english for everyone junior beginner's course: look, listen and learn

<p>English For Everyone Junior Beginner's Course: Look, Listen And Learn</p>

<p>Learn English with this fun course for complete beginners. Simple exercises and lively audio will have you speaking and reading more than 500 words in no time!</p>

<p>The perfect introduction to English vocabulary and grammar, English for Everyone Junior: Beginner's Course provides children aged 6-9 with the support they need as they take the first steps towards learning English as a foreign language.</p>

<p>Equally effective for home study or the classroom, this carefully levelled English-language course assumes no previous knowledge of English. It takes children through the basics of the language, helping them use and understand elementary English clearly and confidently.</p>

<p>The book is carefully aligned to the pre-A1 level of the internationally recognized CEFR framework, and covers all the material necessary to prepare for the Cambridge (Pre-A1 Starters) and Trinity GESE (Grade 1) exams. Vocabulary is taught through attractive illustrations, and reinforced with audio resources. Each language/grammar point is explained in a dedicated panel, accompanied by clear examples of how it's used, and reinforced by exercises. At the back, there is a handwriting guide, grammar overview, and a glossary of language terms used throughout the book.</p>

<p>Building on the worldwide success of the English for Everyone series, the Junior Beginner's Course contains everything a child needs to acquire a firm grasp of English in a fun and interactive way.</p>

pop-up peekaboo! baby dinosaur

pop-up peekaboo! baby dinosaur

<p>Pop-Up Peekaboo! Baby Dinosaur</p>

<p>Roar! Can you help baby T-rex find its mum? Travel back in time to play hide-and-seek, look behind the logs and under the rocks to find where all the dinosaurs are hiding!</p>

<p>Get to know a little T-rex, a baby Ankylosaurus and more of their friends. Just lift the flaps for a pop-up surprise! Read the lively rhymes for a fun story time book.</p>

<p>Follow the beautifully illustrated dinosaur escapade through the lands before time, as baby T-rex goes in search of mummy T-rex. There are many places to look and many other dinosaurs to find. Each one has its name written phonetically, so you and your child can sound them out together.</p>

<p>Babies and toddlers will be enchanted by finding the surprises behind each flap. This interactive book helps teach young children object permanence, which is an important step in childhood development. Turning the pages and moving the pop-ups help learn motor control for improved dexterity in toddlers.</p>

<p>This book has been designed as an all-round activity learning experience to get the most out of story time. Read the lively rhymes aloud and create an amusing story for your kids to follow and guess who is behind the flap! The rhymes and easy to read text help pre-schoolers remember the new words they are learning for early language development.</p>

<p>Peeka...Rawr!</p>

<p>Bold, brightly coloured pictures, lift-the-flap pages, and entertaining rhymes. This book provides lots of opportunities for parent-and-child interaction and hours of dinosaur entertainment. It's a fantastic gift for birthdays.</p>

<p>Inside the pages of this pop-up adventure book, you'll find:</p>

<p>- Hands-on play that builds confident book skills

- Look-and-find peekaboo games that reward curiosity

- Rhythmic, read-aloud text that aids language development</p>

<p>Surprise! The peek-a-boo-fun doesn't stop here! Your little one will enjoy hours of hide-and-seek surprises with The My Pop-Up Series. Find your farmyard friends with Pop-Up Peekaboo! Farm, search the oceans in Pop-Up Peekaboo! Under the Seaand travel into the rainforest to find sloths and elephants in Pop-up Peekaboo! Baby Animalsand more!</p>

<p>DK Book's Pop-up Peekaboo! series has been shortlisted for the Best Preschool Reading Range in The Progressive Preschool Awards 2018.</p>

the biology book: big ideas simply explained

the biology book: big ideas simply explained

<p>The Biology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained</p>

<p>Learn about the most important discoveries and theories of this science in The Biology Book.</p>

<p>Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Biology in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Biology Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in.</p>

<p>This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Biology, with:</p>

<p>- More than 95 ideas and events key to the development of biology and the life sciences

- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts

- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout

- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding</p>

<p>The Biology Book is a captivating introduction to understanding the living world and explaining how its organisms work and interact - whether microbes, mushrooms, or mammals. Here you'll discover key areas of the life sciences, including ecology, zoology, and biotechnology, through exciting text and bold graphics.</p>

<p>Your Biology Questions, Simply Explained</p>

<p>This book will outline big biological ideas, like the mysteries of DNA and genetic inheritance; and how we learnt to develop vaccines that control diseases. If you thought it was difficult to learn about the living world, The Biology Book presents key information in a clear layout. Here you'll learn about cloning, neuroscience, human evolution, and gene editing, and be introduced to the scientists who shaped these subjects, such as Carl Linnaeus, Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, Charles Darwin, and Gregor Mendel.</p>

<p>The Big Ideas Series</p>

<p>With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Biology Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.</p>

how space works: the facts visually explained

how space works: the facts visually explained

<p>How Space Works: The Facts Visually Explained</p>

<p>Embark on an awe-inspiring and informative journey through our Solar System and beyond in this illuminating astronomy book!</p>

<p>Discover how big the Universe is, why our view of the sky is constantly changing, what came before the Big Bang, and so much more. 3, 2, 1, blast off!</p>

<p>Inside the pages of this comprehensive guide to astronomy for beginners, you'll discover:</p>

<p>- Simple text and step-by-step graphics make astronomy easy to understand

- Fun facts and tip-of-the-tongue questions are presented through bite-sized factoids and question-and-answer features

- Clear explanations demystifying more advanced topics such as cosmic rays, dark matter, and black hole collisions</p>

<p>An out-of-this-world reference book about space that introduces you to the weird and wonderful world of astronomy and space exploration. From the structure of the Milky Way to the Earth's nearest celestial body, the Moon, How Space Works takes you on an unforgettable tour through the stars and galaxies, and to the furthest reaches of space!</p>

<p>Answering all your burning questions about space, from ancient white dwarf stars to the Mars Rover, this visual guide explains the basics of astronomy through bold graphics and step-by-step artworks. It's the ultimate book for armchair astronomers and space-technology enthusiasts looking for reliable and up-to-date facts and explanations.</p>

<p>DK's How Things Work series uses dynamic graphics and jargon-free text to explain the modern world simply and clearly. Packed with fascinating facts and stats, these visual guides cover everything from science to philosophy, making complex topics more accessible than ever before!</p>

how to start your own business: and make it work

how to start your own business: and make it work

<p>How To Start Your Own Business: And Make It Work</p>

<p>This is your foolproof guide on how to make your start-up stand out from the crowd!</p>

<p>Get professional business advice in the palm of your hands. This uniquely visual guide equips you with everything you need to know about setting up and running your own business.</p>

<p>Are you looking to start a business? You'll need advice on how to identify your customer, what pitfalls to anticipate, and how best to spend your time and money to turn your idea into a profitable venture. This insightful business book takes you through everything from balancing the books to building a brand. It inspires you to take that giant leap towards making your entrepreneurial dreams come true.</p>

<p>The Simplest, Most Visual Guide to Becoming an Entrepreneur - Ever!</p>

<p>This comprehensive guide to starting your own business acts as an invaluable blueprint for your path to business success. It's the ultimate gift for entrepreneurs or anyone who wants to learn more about the world of business management.</p>

<p>This informative reference book is packed with:</p>

<p>- Practical, authoritative information on the skills required to run a small business.

- Easy-to-understand graphics.

- No-nonsense advice and jargon-free language.

- Insightful and inspiring quotes from the most successful minds in business.</p>

<p>This entrepreneur book gives you all the tools you need to understand how a modern start-up works and then start your own. Whether you're a CEO or an aspiring tech entrepreneur, the information and advice in How To Start Your Own Business can be applied to anyone.</p>

<p>Complete the Series:</p>

<p>This guide to setting up a small business is part of the How It Works Series from DK Books. Expand your knowledge about business and management even further with How Business Works and How Management Works.</p>

our world in pictures: countries, cultures, people & places: a visual encyclopedia of the world

our world in pictures: countries, cultures, people & places: a visual encyclopedia of the world

<p>Our World In Pictures: Countries, Cultures, People &amp; Places: A Visual Encyclopedia Of The World</p>

<p>Packed with more than 1,000 incredible images and full of fascinating facts, this beautiful children's book takes you on an exciting round-the-globe tour, with a stopover in every nation on every continent!</p>

<p>Did you know that Cuba's national sport is baseball, one of the most popular sports in the US? And that kids in both Japan and Chile have earthquake drills on their school schedule? Find out about anything from the spookily vibrant Day of the Dead parade in Mexico and the beautiful springtime cherry blossom displays of Japan, to blueberry-picking in Sweden and India's space programme. Discover the countries of the world - explore their geography, wildlife, traditions, and arts, in this picture-packed children's book. Every country profile is full of photos, and each nation has a full-colour map detailing its main cities, landscape features, and borders, and exactly where in the world they are, in this engaging encyclopedia for children aged 9-12.</p>

<p>Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore:</p>

<p>- Striking and detailed diagrams, drawings and illustrations on every page

- A highly visual approach to learning

- Ideal combination of colourful diagrams with infographic text boxes</p>

<p>This captivating kids encyclopedia tackles our weird and wonderful world continent by content, with informative profiles for each of the 196 nations of the world and striking illustrations, photographs and diagrams featured throughout provide an optimum visual learning experience for both children and adults alike, accompanied by an array of fun facts from around the globe!</p>

<p>This world encyclopedia includes at-a-glance panels that provide a quick reference to all the stats, making this engaging encyclopedia for kids an ideal combination of colourful diagrams and infographic text boxes with easy-to-read accessible text for readers aged 9-12, yet can be enjoyed by the entire family, making this enthralling children's encyclopedia a beautiful and educational gift that can be passed down generations.</p>

<p>Learn all about the world one picture at a time!</p>

<p>If you like Countries of the World, then why not complete the collection? Part of the highly-visual Our World In Pictures series, avid readers can dive into the world of dinosaurs with The Dinosaur Book, become a vehicle virtuoso with Cars, Trains, Ships and Planes and explore the incredible animal kingdom with Animal Book.</p>

the law book: big ideas simply explained

the law book: big ideas simply explained

<p>The Law Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained</p>

<p>Learn about the most important legal milestones in history in The Law Book.</p>

<p>Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Law in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Law Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in.</p>

<p>This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Law, with:</p>

<p>- More than 90 ground-breaking legal milestones

- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts

- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout

- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding</p>

<p>The Law Book is a captivating introduction to the legal precedents, and religious, political, and moral codes that have shaped the world we live in, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Discover the most important milestones in legal history, from the Code of Hammurabi to groundbreaking legislation including Magna Carta and the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, all through exciting text and bold graphics.</p>

<p>Your Law Questions, Simply Explained</p>

<p>This engaging overview goes into legal history across the world, all the way into the 21st century with copyright in the digital age, same-sex marriage, and the "right to be forgotten". If you thought it was difficult to learn about legislations and legal history, The Law Book presents key information in a clear layout. Learn about the most important breakthroughs, like the fight for universal suffrage and workers' rights, and the establishment of international legal bodies like INTERPOL and the European Court of Justice.</p>

<p>The Big Ideas Series</p>

<p>With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Law Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.</p>

knowledge encyclopedia ocean!: our watery world as you've never seen it before

knowledge encyclopedia ocean!: our watery world as you've never seen it before

<p>Knowledge Encyclopedia Ocean!: Our Watery World As You've Never Seen It Before</p>

<p>Explore the deep blue like you've never known before with this children's encyclopedia perfect for a young explorer.</p>

<p>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 world 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 our incredible oceans.</p>

<p>This charming children's encyclopedia opens the world in new ways, with:</p>

<p>- Packed with facts, charts, timelines, and illustrations that cover a vast range of topics.

- 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.</p>

<p>This fully-updated edition of Knowledge Encyclopedia Ocean! is the perfect encyclopedia for children aged 9-12, ideal for inquisitive minds, covering the topics of ocean science, seashores, polar oceans, ocean maps and so much more! Jam-packed with fun facts about sea creatures and ocean environments, you can explore sharks, jellyfish, turtles, dolphins, octopuses, penguins, and seahorses, fish and an array of other animals that call the ocean their home.</p>

<p>Explore, Discover And Learn!</p>

<p>DK's Knowledge Encyclopedia Ocean! uncovers the marvels of the underwater world in unprecedented detail and with stunning realism. Encompassing engaging facts about animal behaviour under the water, including a closer look at the geography, geology, and ecology that lies beneath the waves from the dramatic landscapes of the deepest trench and towering underwater chimneys, to coastal coral reefs and kelp forests teeming with life, you can spend quality time diving into the deep blue with your children, accompanied by impressive visuals to engage their senses. A must-have volume for curious kids with a thirst for knowledge, this enthralling ocean 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 the underwater world.</p>

<p>At DK, we believe in the power of discovery.</p>

<p>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. Explore the animal kingdom like never before with Knowledge Encyclopedia Animal! 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!</p>

water cycles

water cycles

<p>Water Cycles</p>

<p>Dive into the life-cycle of water and discover how it supports all life forms, how humans harness its power, and why we need to conserve it.</p>

<p>From snowflakes falling from the clouds and deep ocean currents to hot springs and water in space, this children's nature book showcases the beauty and power of water in the natural world.</p>

<p>Inside the pages of this fascinating science book for kids, you'll discover:</p>

<p>- Bite-size facts about inhabitants of freshwater and saltwater

- Incredible photographs and illustrations that capture the power of water in nature

- Subjects included supports STEM learning

- How critical water is to the world we live in, covering national curriculum topics around biology, the natural world, geography, global warming for kids, and much more</p>

<p>The wonderful world of water awaits! Water is essential for life. We drink it, bathe in it, and thousands of creatures live in it. But we are running desperately low on it. Water Cycles shows children how important keeping hydrated is for our health and what we can do to save this life-giving substance in the face of climate change.</p>

<p>This children's wildlife book is packed with incredible facts about water. Little ones will learn how it affects Earth's weather, through rainstorms, snow flurries, and cyclones, how it is used in growing food and in making electricity, as well as how water travels into our homes at the turn of a tap.</p>

<p>From rushing rivers to vast oceans full of animals and plants, water is everywhere. Children will love seeing starfishes, manatees, and orcas come to life through spectacular photography and illustrations. It's the perfect gift for kids aged 7-11 years who love nature and its processes!</p>

english for everyone junior english dictionary: learn to read and say 1,000 words

english for everyone junior english dictionary: learn to read and say 1,000 words

<p>English For Everyone Junior English Dictionary: Learn To Read And Say 1,000 Words</p>

<p>Learn over 1,000 English words and master English as a second language!</p>

<p>An English dictionary perfect for children ages 6-9 who are starting to learn English as a second or foreign language. The dictionary includes an app that helps students with pronunciation and makes learning a new language fun and interactive.</p>

<p>This English vocabulary book contains everything you need to understand the most used words in English in an engaging way:</p>

<p>- 1,000 words are arranged A–Z and taught through beautiful illustrations.

- Entertaining songs help to reinforce the learning and make it fun.

- The audio for all vocabulary and songs in the book are available online and via an app.

- A reference section at the back covers broader themes such as numbers, opposites, and time</p>

<p>Learning new vocabulary is as easy as ABC! Every word in this dictionary is beautifully illustrated and arranged from A to Z to help your child understand the alphabet, and to encourage word recognition and English reading.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Each section begins with the upper and lower-case versions of the letters and helps children understand their shape and form. Charming drawings put each word into context, and entertaining songs to sing along to make the process of learning easy and exciting for young children.</p>

<p>English For Everyone: Junior English Dictionary is part of the best-selling English for Everyone series from DK. It’s the perfect English word guide for young children who are starting to learn English or for teachers who specialize in English Language Teaching (ELT).</p>

i feel happy: why do i feel happy today?

i feel happy: why do i feel happy today?

<p>I Feel Happy: Why Do I Feel Happy Today?</p>

<p>The sunshine character, Happy, is here to teach your little ones how to recognize this big emotion and name their feelings.</p>

<p>Happy teaches small children that the feeling is sometimes loud, and other times it's calm, like having a quiet cuddle. This brightly illustrated board book is a gentle and simple introduction to sometimes overwhelming emotions.</p>

<p>This adorable book puts words to the feelings that small children have experienced, but might not have the names for just yet. This will help your preschooler tell you how they are feeling and teach them what happiness looks like in other people.</p>

<p>I Feel Happy lets kids know that even if they don't feel happy right now, the good feeling will come back again. It explains what happens in the brain in uncomplicated terms, perfect for young children. It shows how being happy affects the body, like smiling and laughing.</p>

<p>The easy language makes for a fun and educational reading time. This helps children with language, vocabulary and talking about their emotions, especially if they have difficulty expressing feelings. Let the Happy character help your toddler answer difficult questions with simple explanations</p>

<p>Why Do I Feel Happy Today?</p>

<p>This fantastic kids' feelings guide includes:</p>

<p>- Easy-to-understand descriptions of the key emotion: Happiness

- Easy-to-read text that encourages vocabulary building

- Beautiful illustrations that will engage preschoolers</p>

<p>The ray of sunshine Happy from this delightful book has friends! Look out for the little star in I Feel Proud, the raincloud in I Feel Sad, the little flame in I Feel Angry and all of them together in How Do I Feel?</p>

code breakers: riveting reads for curious kids

code breakers: riveting reads for curious kids

<p>Code Breakers: Riveting Reads For Curious Kids</p>

<p>Delve into the secret history of the greatest code makers and code-breakers.</p>

<p>From the deciphering of the Rosetta Stone to cracking the Enigma code during World War II, curious kids can explore how codes are created and cracked to reveal top secrets!</p>

<p>Venture into the world of codes and cyphers! Inside the pages of this fun children's book, you will discover:</p>

<p>- Exciting and easy to read stories to engage young readers interested in the world of codes and code breakers

- Includes a reference section with key facts, timelines, and a glossary of terms

- A short, paperback book, perfect gift for reluctant readers aged 9 and up</p>

<p>Many adventure stories have ended with the hero "cracking the code" and saving the day! The truth is people have been using codes throughout history to guard and pass along secret information that they don't want in the hands of their enemies (or nosy siblings!)</p>

<p>In this code-breaking book for kids, explore the mysterious world of clever codes and cyphers that have been invented over the years. Learn all about the brilliant people and the fiendishly innovative ways they eventually cracked the codes. Become an expert in cryptology as you follow the stories of famous code-breakers and their place in history.</p>

<p>Code Breakers is part of the Mega Bites series, which uncovers the secrets of history, science, and the natural world. Go back into the past and investigate the fascinating history of the ancient Egyptians in Mummies and then journey to the Gladiators' deadly world. Closer to home, learn all about the most lethal predator in the ocean - sharks! Whichever title you pick, you'll get expert knowledge and fun facts you need on each topic, with every book packed with illustrations, entertaining stories, and anecdotes.</p>

dk eyewitness: volcano & earthquake

dk eyewitness: volcano & earthquake

<p>DK Eyewitness: Volcano &amp; Earthquake</p>

<p>Uncover the Earth's inner secrets as you explore the world's most magnificent volcanoes and earthquakes like never before.</p>

<p>Become an eyewitness to the world's most explosive volcanoes and powerful earthquakes with this picture-led guide that will take you on a visual tour of the hotspots of the world.</p>

<p>Explore everything you need to know about the Earth's most extraordinary natural forces - from active volcanoes, including Kilanea in Hawaii and Etna in Italy, to devastating earthquakes that have hit San Francisco and Japan. Discover how the eruption of Mount Vesuvius devastated the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, but left in its wake remarkably preserved treasures.</p>

<p>Throughout the pages of this newly- revised incredible history book, you can expect to find:</p>

<p>-All information updated by expert consultants

-Packed with amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines

-Includes brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field</p>

<p>Eyewitness Volcano and Earthquake explores how tectonic plates collide, what causes magma to escape from deep inside Earth and why eruptions affect our weather. Learn how scientists predict and measure the magnitude of earthquakes, and find out what a volcanologist does!</p>

<p>Packed with striking full-colour photographs and illustrations of lava flows, pyroclastic clouds, rocks

and precious stones, preserved bodies and petrified objects, and much more along with amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and a timeline to reveal the most devastating volcanoes and earthquakes in history.</p>

<p>From tectonic plates, to liquid lava, this all-encompassing geography book is a must-have volume for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for knowledge and learning, alongside teachers, parents and librarians.</p>

<p>So, what's new?</p>

<p>Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 per cent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.</p>

<p>Explore the series!</p>

<p>Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Join the journey to combat climate change with Eyewitness Climate Change or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.</p>

what's the point of science?

what's the point of science?

<p>What's The Point Of Science?</p>

<p>Find out about the wonderful world of scientific discovery, how science works and why it has changed the world.</p>

<p>Turn boredom into awe! Learn about the most notable scientists in history, scientific discoveries, and the answers to your questions about biology, chemistry and physics. This illustrated science book is packed with stories and hand-drawn graphics that will make science fun!&nbsp;</p>

<p>Wondering where science started and how scientists solve centuries-old mysteries? Inside this science book, you’ll find:</p>

<p>- Each main topic features a discovery or breakthrough presented as an illustrated story.

- Real-world examples of modern science and technology bring the story up to date, and make each topic relevant.

- Occasional timeline spreads reveal how scientific ideas have evolved.

- “Try it out” boxes show readers how to carry out hands-on science activities at home or at school.

- Amazing facts and stories keep the tone light and entertaining.

- Timeline spreads show scientific development in a specific field over the ages.</p>

<p>Discover the amazing humans who challenged the thinking of their time and put their lives at risk to learn about everything on the planet — and in space! Understand why science matters so much, and the incredible places it will take us in the future. This illustrated science reference guide will intrigue and inspire children ages 9-12 to love science, and to marvel at the world around them.</p>

<p>Students will learn how science is practical and applicable to the real world, and helps to solve everyday problems through the stories and discoveries of notable scientists. The easy-to-follow format explores the origins of science and answers important questions like how the universe started, how to build a pyramid, how to save a life, how to capture lightning and even how to live on Mars. The answers and stories in this scientific book will change the way children think about science forever!</p>

<p>DK’s What’s the Point? series is packed with surprising facts, tales of ingenuity and endeavor, and beautiful, unique illustrations. Each book in the series includes crazy facts, quizzes and puzzles. Look out for What's the Point of Maths? to encourage young students to find fun in their math homework!</p>

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