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BLAST OFF into the WONDERS OF OUTER SPACE with ONE THOUSAND INCREDIBLE FACTS!Did you know … that one of Saturn’s moons is so hollow it would float in water? That the largest known star is 3.69 billion times bigger than our sun? Or that Jupiter likely has diamonds floating in its clouds? Explore dazzling facts about the vast expanse of space, from glowing stars billions of light-years away to supermassive exploding supernovas to rockets thundering into the unknown. This comprehensive bo...

A beautiful field guide featuring notes, photos, and illustrations of more than 100 species of fungi.A compact version of DK’s bestselling anthology series, An Anthology of Fungi is perfect for young nature enthusiasts aged 7-9 for taking on the go.Children can marvel at many different toadstool species including fly agaric, porcelain fungus, velvet shank, wood blewit, and crimson waxcap, as well as lichens, brackets, and more – all beautifully detailed through illustrations, photographs, and an...

Examines the legend of the lost civilization of Atlantis and various theories that seek to explain it.

Calling all scientists! Ready to take a closer look at what makes you special and unique? Do you have straight hair? Or is it curly? Why? Take a closer look and learn about genetics! This colourful novelty board book with bold, fun artwork is designed to introduce scientific concepts to the youngest of explorers. Fun novelty elements—such as lift-the-flaps, a spinning wheel, glitter, foil, gatefolds, and more—combine to create an interactive and educational experience.

Identifies and explores innovative technology in the transportation industry that was inspired by nature. Accessible text, supplementary sidebars, and an interesting infographic reveal for readers the science behind these technologies and the animals and plants that inspired them.

"Earthrise tells the story of the first time the planet Earth was photographed in color from space. The photo, later called Earthrise, was taken in 1968 by the astronauts on Apollo 8, the first US space mission to break free of Earth's orbit and circle the Moon. The Apollo 8 astronauts were surveying the lunar surface for places to land future missions. As they were charting the Moon, they happened to look up just as Earth, in a flash of color and life, was rising above the darkness of space and...

Follow Victorian naturalist and explorer Alfred Russel Wallace on his intrepid journeys across the globe and find out how he developed his own theory of evolution in this beautiful illustrated gift hardback.In 1858, Alfred Russel Wallace’s travels in the Amazon Basin and Malay Archipelago led him to discover natural selection independently of Charles Darwin. Darwin's Rival traces Wallace’s life from his childhood in the Welsh countryside to his rise to prominence among the scientific community,...

Follow an ingenious trail of 400 facts about everything from secret recipes and escape artists to hidden treasure and invisibility cloaks. You’ll meet an underwear-stealing cat, find out about sharks that glow, uncover a toilet in disguise and learn about the biggest ever game of hide-and-seek. And the facts aren’t the only secrets in this book, for hidden amongst the illustrations are ten mice just waiting to be found! Lavishly illustrated with witty illustrations that combine artwork and phot...

Everyone has heard the names Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, but what about Michael Collins--the third brave Apollo 11 astronaut who didn't get to walk on the moon? Many of the most relevant figures in scientific history have remained in the shadows, but not any longer! From Alan Katz's new Awesome Achievers series, Awesome Achievers in Science gives kids a look behind the scenes at 12 lesser-known scientists whose contributions are personally relevant to their lives today. Each figure is given...

Con llamativas ilustraciones estilo retro, esta historia de la adorable exploradora de NASA en Marte fascinará a los jóvenes exploradores aspirantes —y estimulará a todas las mentes inquisitivas—. Tal vez te acuerdes de una pequeña nave espacial robótica que aterrizó en un planeta distante. El 6 de agosto de 2012, la exploradora Curiosity aterrizó en la rocosa superficie de Marte —y ahora ella está lista para guiarte a lo largo de su viaje—. Este informativo libro les describe a los lectores c...