Reference - Kids

Chemical processes have always been a part of life. They enable our bodies to function and are the basis of countless substances and processes we take for granted. This intriguing book explores the world's natural chemistry and how we understand and exploit it. From...

Which ocean is the largest? What pet is most popular in different parts of the world? How far away is each planet from the sun? Learn these and dozens of other fascinating facts about our planet and its inhabitants in Lonely Planet Kids' Infographic...

This field guide highlights 100 mammals found throughout the world. Readers will gain a greater understanding about the behaviors and appearance of each mammal and will be able to identify these creatures after seeing the vivid photographs and useful labels within the book. Features...

Learn how humans have built dwellings to suit all kinds of habitats.Adapting themselves to all kinds of landscapes and climates, over the centuries humans have used their architectural ingeniousness to build amazing dwellings: find them here, from houses on stilts and igloos to tree...

Wendy, Where Does Our Wastewater Go? takes students on a fun and informative tour of the wastewater treatment process at their local plant. Wendy and her companions learn where wastewater goes and how it is treated in Washington, DC.This book is aimed at elementary...

Want to know which nation a dentist-turned-dictator rules? Where to find taxis shaped like coconuts? And who watches competitive cockroach racing? Then this is the book for you!The Big World of Fun Facts from Lonely Planet Kids is packed with amazing facts and stories...

For every young horse fan who's ever dreamed of having his or her own pony, comes Horses: The Ultimate Treasury. From wild horses and zebras to working horses like the Clydesdale, Shire, Percheron, and the American Saddlebred, Hackney, and Missouri Fox Trotter, learn about...

Learn everything you've ever wanted to know about soccer in an eye-catching, page-turning book for aspiring experts, featuring exclusive content from a real Major League Soccer referee, Mark Geiger Score Can't get enough of your favorite super sport? This action-packed book is chock-full of...

Easy to read, fun to see, and filled with amazing things, kids (even reluctant readers) will love Ripley Readers! With Dinosaurs, kids aren't only learning to read, they're learning dino-mite facts about their favorite prehistoric creatures. Did you know that some dinosaurs could lay...

They're creepy and crawly and all over Earth. They're in the sky and in the soil. Insects are everywhere With stunning visuals and energetic, impactful design, readers won't stop until they've learned everything there is to know about insects.Author: Carrie GleasonISBN-10: 142631891XISBN-13: 9781426318917Publisher: National...

The perfect cross-curricular home-learning resource for children aged 6 - 14Explore the story of the world from the Big Bang to the present day, in this unique fold-out timeline book that brings history to life!The timeline includes over 1,000 illustrations and captions, and is...

This field guide highlights 100 trees found throughout the world. Readers will gain a greater understanding about the appearance of each tree and will be able to identify these plants after seeing the vivid photographs and useful labels within the book. Features include a...

What is America? It is fifty states from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific Ocean and beyond. It is a flag of stars and stripes. It is farmers, miners, factory workers, bakers, and bankers. It is Niagara Falls and the Grand Canyon, swamps and...

Fuel curiosity and early learning with a fun physics book for ages 0 to 3 Set your little physicist up for S.T.E.A.M. success with Intro to Physics for Babies, a colorful and adorable storybook that explores the fundamentals of physics in a way that...

Kids will love learning about the ways in which animals are related to each other in this beautifully illustrated book! What do a raccoon and a river otter have in common? An elephant seal and a leopard? How about a slow loris and a...

Easy to read, fun to see, and filled with amazing things, kids (even reluctant readers) will love Ripley Readers! With Weather, it's snow wonder kids aren't only learning to read, they're learning striking facts about the weather. Did you know that fog is a...

A Journey Into Space An informative first book about our solar system with full-color photographs selected form NASA's archives.Author: Robert a. Bell, Rosanna HansenISBN-10: 0671602624ISBN-13: 9780671602628Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/14/1985Pages: 48Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.04lbsSize: 12.30h x 10.14w x 0.32dReview Citation(s):...

Did you know that the national animal of Scotland is a unicorn? Easy to read, fun to see, and filled with amazing things, kids (even reluctant readers) will love Ripley Readers Take Flight! With stunning photography and fun, easy-to-read writing, this Level 4 book...

This field guide highlights 100 fish found throughout the world. Readers will gain a greater understanding about the behaviors and appearance of each fish and will be able to identify these creatures after seeing the vivid photographs and useful labels within the book. Features...

Become an expert on sports, just in time for the 2016 Olympics From archery to zip lining this book covers EVERYTHING about the world's favorite team and individual sports. With stunning visuals and energetic, impactful design, readers won't stop until they've learned everything there...

The Cat and Co. take off to the faraway land of Gerpletz where they know quite a lot about caring for pets especially cats, dogs, guinea pigs, birds, and bunnies From the food, shelter, exercise, and medical care they need to the love and...

From the early ancestors of the middle stone ages to the Greeks and Romans in 40 BCE, countless civilizations and people have lived in the eastern Mediterranean area known as the Bible Lands. Discover the story of the Holy Lands and the people who...

The biggest, wackiest, wildest, and weirdest of all the world record facts are jam-packed into this informative and superexciting fact book. From the awesome to the weird to the downright gross, get ready to meet the world's record setters You'll find fantastic firsts, awesome...

"Grandpa has got Parkinson s" is part of the book series: Parkinson s made understandable to children. The writer explains in a simple way how the brain works, how the Parkinson disease occurs and how the patient can be supported and helped. He explains...

Presenting a brand new title in this award-winning series, Sharks and Other Scary Sea Creatures gives a fantastic Ripley's Believe It or Not! twist on a favorite subject. Meet extraordinary sharks and savage sea creatures in this exciting new Ripley's book. With fun facts,...

This comprehensive collection of timeless and powerful stories puts the wisdom of world religions in the hands of young readers. When attempting to find a simple, engaging, and unbiased approach to world religions for her own family, Marilyn McFarlane discovered such a book did...

Extreme Weather is packed with high-quality images and diagrams on everything from types of storms to how to observe weather to places known for their specific extreme weather. Which layer in the atmosphere contains Earth's weather? How are strong winds maintained? How does water...

Why STEM books for babies? In short, to help them love STEM But to delve a little deeper, science is such an integral part of modern life, for many children their first real exposure to science comes in the classroom. And for a lot...

What if a tarantula and a scorpion met each other? What if they had a fight? Who do you think would win?This nonfiction Reader compares and contrasts two ferocious small creatures. Kids learn about the tarantula and scorpion's anatomy, behavior, and more. Book is...

Tear through tons of facts, figures, timelines, and the most up-to-date intel straight from the field, with National Geographic explorer and paleontologist Steve Brusatte as your expert guide, in this cool book all about dinosaurs. Have you met Pinocchio rex? Meet this fascinating dino...

The latest in the Ultimate Explorer line is a hands-on, fun, fact-filled guide to spotting, discovering, and identifying wildflowers in your own backyard. Go ahead--dig in--and don't be afraid to get your hands dirty What do you call a garden filled with lots of...

Dive into Smart Kids Sharks and take an underwater journey of discovery into the amazing world of these fascinating creatures of the deep. Ideal for helping children in elementary or first grade with school projects, this reference book is filled with full-color photographs and...

Easy to read, fun to see, and filled with amazing things, kids (even reluctant readers) will love Ripley Readers! With Pets, kids aren't only learning to read, they're learning facts about everything from puppies to guppies. Did you know that a basenji doesn't bark--it...

National Geographic Everything Mythology is jam packed with fascinating facts and awe-inspiring imagery that brings your favorite fierce mythological heroes to life, introducing kids to gods of ancient worlds, including Greek, Norse, Chinese, American Indian, African cultures, and more. Packed with facts, colorful illustrations,...

Everything a horse-loving girl could want to know about horses--from horse gear and horse talk to horse sports, from horse movies and books to best Web sites and online games--in zippy chapters, with lots of sidebars and illustrated text. Is your first and second...

La serie de libros para niños más exitosa de la editorial DK disponible ahora en formato bilingüe! Un libro cautivador ideal para las primeras lecturas de los más pequeños de la casa. Se trata de un libro para enseñar el abecedario a nuestros hijos...

Score! Finally, a book that explains everything about soccer -- a favorite team sport played by millions of kids around the globe. From patches of dirt to gleaming turf, soccer is a game for all. Meet soccer's superstars. Learn the rules. Get kitted up,...

Ashley Bryan says, "My mother had a proverb for any situation, attitude, or event." Many of us have had the same experience. But have you ever heard, "As a crab walks, so walk its children" or "A log may lie in the water for...

By exploring the designs of flags, we can learn all about the histories and aspirations of the countries they represent. Did you know that only the flag of Nepal has more than four sides? Or that the flag of Mozambique features a book, a...

This fun, photo-filled, and fact-packed guide to reptiles and amphibians will make kids stop and look for all kinds of scaly and slimy creatures right in their own backyards. From turtles to geckos, red cornsnakes to toads, kids will learn how, where, and when...

A collector's set of three books with a total of 900 silly jokes that kids love, paired with photos of laughing animals and funny people Based on material from the popular Just Joking department of National Geographic Kids--the nation's largest children's magazine--these books are...

Let the fur fly with tons of photos and facts about our animal friends. Did you know that a cat's top speed is about 31 miles per hour, that a dog can make about 100 different facial expressions, or that many birds' feathers weigh...

This intimate and beautiful study of Earth investigates the relationship between our planet, the sun, and the moon. Why are there seasons on Earth? How does day pass into night? What protects the Earth from the sun's intense heat? Why is the surface of...

"Rewarding fare for younger browsers"--KirkusThe gripping follow-up to Survivors will delight readers even more with stories of brave animals in the most dramatic situations.For as long as there have been wars, animals have been out there saving lives. Courageous dogs, cats, birds, horses, and...

Exploring the planets of our solar system and much more, Smart Kids Space is an ideal first guide to the mysteries of our incredible universe. Perfect for helping children in elementary or first grade with school projects, it is packed with amazing photographs and...

A curious kid's guide to graphic design, covering form, function, color, typography, and much more, plus 10 hands-on design projects. Written by Chip Kidd, "the closest thing to a rock star" in the design world (USA Today). ​Design is all around you. And whether...

Fast racers. Long limos. Tough SUVs--a cars book for toddlers From speedy sports cars and family station wagons to big sports utility vehicles, these fascinating cars will wow your child. Go, Go Cars! is the perfect introduction to cars for toddlers, with lots of...

Easy to read, fun to see, and filled with amazing things, kids (even reluctant readers) will love Ripley Readers! With Bizarre Buildings, kids aren't only learning to read, they're learning grout facts about unusual architecture. Did you know that you can stay in a...

Written by Robert Baden-Powell, Lieutenant General in the British Army and founder of the international Scouting movement, Scouting for Boys is one of the most influential manuals for youth ever published. First printed in 1908, it remains an all-time bestseller in the English-speaking world,...

We use language all day, every day - probably without thinking much about it. But if you stop and consider it, language is not only extremely important, it's fascinating too Use of language is one of the key things distinguishing humans from other animals,...