Inc Dorling Kindersley Publishing
Author
Series
Eyewitness books volume 2
Lexile measure
1120L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Unearth a treasure trove of geological knowledge with this in-depth guide to over 500 rocks and minerals"--
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Presents a visual guide to the people, battles, and events of America's war for independence, and includes explanatory text.
Become an eyewitness to the American struggle for independence, from the events that sparked the war all the way through to the signing of the Constitution. This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour through revolutionary America. Discover how American soldiers won battles against the great British Empire, plus see...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
256 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm + 2 8 x 11 in. tractor prints
Language
English
Description
This is the definitive visual history of the tractor. The complete history of farm machinery, from steam and vintage tractors to the latest combine harvesters is showcased in this lavishly illustrated volume. Packed with images and tractor data on more than 200 iconic machines, The Tractor Book explores the entire range of tractors and farming machines from around the world, such as Fordson Model F and Massey-Harris GP. Histories of famous models,...
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
224 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Go on an amazing journey of discovery with the Very Hungry Caterpillar and learn fascinating facts about animals. Take a tour of the animal kingdom and discover everything you need to know about creatures from elephants to ants in this colorful and charming first animal reference book. Different chapters focus on different animal types, with a new critter every time you turn the page. Bite-size chunks of information are complemented by captivating...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing, Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
280 pages, 16 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
"Which case of demonic possession inspired The Exorcist? What horrifying front-page story generated the idea for A Nightmare on Elm Street? Which film was based on the infamous skin-wearing murderer Ed Gein? Unearth the terrifying and true tales behind some of the scariest Horror movies to ever haunt our screens, including the Enfield poltergeist case that was retold in The Conjuring 2 and the serial killers who inspired Hannibal Lecter in The Silence...
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Lexile measure
470L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
A Day on the Farm is a beautifully designed reader all about a day in the life of a farm, with eggs hatching, milking time for the cows, sheep shearing and lots of hungry baby animals! Children will love to find out about the animals on the farm, the work the farmer does and all the cute animal babies.
Pub. Date
2001
Edition
1st US ed.
Physical Desc
448 pages : color illustrations ; 17 cm
Language
English
Description
Human Body is a concise guide to the structure, functions, and disorders of the body. Using full-color, highly detailed illustrations and clear, accessible language, this book is a fascinating introduction to how the body works and what may go wrong. The first part, Anatomy of the Human Body, begins with a medical atlas that shows how the parts of the body fit together. Each individual body system - such as the skeletal and digestive systems - is...
13) Canada
Series
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
volumes : color illustrations, color maps ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First American edition.
Lexile measure
IG 640L
Physical Desc
46 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
Provides step-by-step instructions for making fourteen projects that demonstrate scientific principles, including rafts, insect homes, and bridges.
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First American edition.
Lexile measure
IG 1130L
Physical Desc
208 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
The Rock and Gem Book is packed full of photos of natural wonders, including rocks, minerals, gems, shells and fossils. This children's encyclopedia displays more than 1,200 full-color specimens, from sapphires and rubies to silver and pearl, revealing the unique qualities of each material and how it is used in industry, architecture, art and science. Including precious metals, rare fossils, tiny gemstones and giant shells, the Rock and Gem Book gives...
17) Weather
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Edition
1st American edition.
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"What's the weather like today? Find out about all types of weather from sunny and windy days to thunderstorms." --
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
255 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Adam shows how small plantings, design flourishes, hands-on creative projects, and simple hard landscaping projects can help transform your garden. Taking an artisan's approach to his own garden, Adam emphasizes how you too can find inspiration and turn it into a garden feature, how to personalize your ideas--using what you already have--and upcycling. There's something to suit everyone's taste, space, and budget." -- Provided by publisher.
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
256 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm
Language
English
Description
Bicycle showcases classic and cutting-edge bicycles and traces the evolution of cycling from the nineteenth century to today. From BMX and mountain biking to track and road racing, this comprehensive full-color guide features the latest high-performance bikes and cycling technology, as well as key models from eras gone by. Virtual tours showcase important bike designs, like the Bianchi Paris Roubaix, and close-up photographs focus on design elements,...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First American edition.
Lexile measure
870L
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Join the Amazon princess on her quest to protect Earth from evil. Discover her amazing superpowers, read about her dangerous enemies, and meet brave allies, including the Justice League" -- Page [4] cover.