The Horse Encyclopedia (DK)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 364
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 9 and Up



About the Book

The Horse Encyclopedia is a comprehensive photographic guide to more than 150 horse and pony breeds and types from around the world.

Browse through the catalog of gorgeous photographs and learn about the characteristics and origins of each breed, from Friesians to Thoroughbreds, and some of the most famous horses that left a mark on equine history. A fascinating introduction takes you through the evolution of the horse, horse disciplines like polo and show jumping, the animal's place in history, art, culture, and much more. With expert advice on horse health and care, including feeding, grooming, and conditioning, The Horse Encyclopedia can even guide you through the experience of becoming a first-time owner.

The Horse Encyclopedia is a visually stunning celebration of all things equine and a must-have for every horse lover.


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The Encyclopedia Of War: From Ancient Egypt to Iraq (DK)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 516
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 9 and Up



About the Book

Take a guided tour of every major conflict through the ages. Trace the epic 5,000-year story of warfare from the earliest battles to the War on Terror with "War", now in compact format. Explore the campaigns and conflicts, the warriors and commanders and the tactics, weapons and technology that have shaped human warfare, with fascinating features on topics including the role of infantry, siege warfare, military tactics and the treatment of wounded soldiers.

Combining a clear and compelling historical narrative with a wealth of fascinating eyewitness accounts and photography throughout, "War" is a definitive visual guide to this brutal, intense and often heroic dimension of the human story.


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Stretching Exercises Encyclopedia





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 224
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 9 and Up



About the Book

Stretching Exercises Encyclopedia offers a general theory of muscle stretching. Anatomical pictures explain the different muscle groups involved in each exercise. A test to measure the degree of joint mobility is also included. Helpful tricks, tips and recommendations for all proficiency levels complete the encyclopedia.

Furthermore, each exercise includes information about the movement one needs to perform, the posture that one must adopt, common mistakes that should be avoided, the principal and secondary muscles worked with this exercise as well as a series of very useful tips and advice. Any athlete will realize how regular stretching can improve their physical body shape and their quality of life.



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Sharks and Other Deadly Ocean Creatures Visual Encyclopedia (DK)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 212
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 8 and Up



About the Book

Dive into Sharks and Other Deadly Ocean Creatures Visual Encyclopedia to discover everything there is to know about the ocean's biggest predators.

Brought to life with cutting-edge CGI technology, more than 200 sharks and fierce fish are featured in highly visual profiles. From great white sharks to barracudas, children can explore dangerous waters with age-appropriate texts and photographs. Compare different ocean habitats, body sizes, tails, and more in the eight chapters that cover the different classifications of sharks, including bullhead sharks, ground sharks, and carpet sharks.

Find out why they are called tiger sharks, discover how long frilled sharks' pregnancies last, and see why a hammerhead shark's head is shaped that way. Learn which sharks live in salt water, which sharks live in fresh water, and which sharks can live in both!

Read amazing shark facts about anatomy, behavior, and habitats, and find key information at a glance with data boxes, facts, and figures laid out in DK's signature style.

Joining DK's award-winning Visual Encyclopedia format, Sharks and Other Deadly Ocean Creatures Visual Encyclopedia is the ultimate one-stop reference book for everything shark.



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Nature Encyclopedia: First Reference For Young Readers And Writers (DK)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 132
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 8 and Up



About the Book

What is life like underground? Where can you find the world's ugliest fish? Why are fungi so fantastic?

Take an amazing look at the natural world to find out!

Discover plants and animals and where they live - from deserts to oceans, rain-forests to mountains. Packed with curiosity quizzes, 'turn and learn' boxes and 'did you know?' facts, plus amazing photographs so there's lots to see and explore. Perfect for National Curriculum Key Stage 1. Go ahead and take a leap into the natural world!



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Illustrated Encyclopedia Of The Universe (DK)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 514
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 8 and Up



About the Book

The ultimate guided tour of our universe

From the fiery mass of the Sun’s core to the black hole at the center of the Milky Way, take off into the farthest limits of space and discover our universe.

Explore the latest discoveries in astronomy, spectacular star charts and stunning images from space probes and telescopes.

A dazzling visual exploration of all the astonishing features and phenomena of space. Out-of-this-world reference for all the family.



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Human Body! Knowledge Encyclopedia (DK)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 212
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 8 and Up



About the Book

The ultimate kids' guide to the human body, with computer-generated 3-D imagery that shows them the body as they've never seen it before, from the award-winning publisher of Knowledge Encyclopedia.

This visual encyclopedia includes astonishing, all-new 3-D artworks, offering a fascinating view of every part of the body from the skull to the heart and lungs to the joints and muscles, taking kids from head to toe. Supporting STEM education initiatives, all the body systems and structures are made easy to understand. Both the anatomy--how the body looks--and the physiology--how the body works--are visualized and explained with clear, engaging text, and the astonishing facts and figures revealed will keep young readers hooked on Human Body!

With its bold visual approach, Human Body!is the perfect family reference on this subject.



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How Things Work Encyclopedia (DK)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 130
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 8 and Up



About the Book

Looking at the technology all around us-and then explaining how it works, the How Things Work Encyclopedia lifts the hood of a car engine, gets inside a TV set, and discovers the power of invisible microwaves.

With close-ups, cutaways, and diagrams bringing the technology to life, and timelines illustrating the development of inventions, challenging curiosity quizzes and fascinating facts, the How Things Work Encyclopedia lets children really see and understand what’s going on inside.



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History! Knowledge Encyclopedia: The Past As You've Never Seen It Before (DK)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 212
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 9 and Up



About the Book

History as you've never seen it before.

Journey back in time to take part in a mammoth hunt, march with a Roman soldier, and fly with the Wright brothers.

Perfect for home learning that is truly fun, this book shows what history looked like through spectacular computer-generated images of the key people, places, and events. This new book in the Knowledge Encyclopedia series will inspire young readers with its vivid depictions of history and its comprehensive and authoritative information on a huge range of topics.

Bringing subjects to life, this groundbreaking children's home reference allows readers to peer inside ancient buildings, marvel at elaborate outfits, and get close to the battles of history. You will discover what everyday life was like in medieval cultures, how inventions such as the printing press changed the world, and so much more. From the lives of ferocious samurai warriors to World War II and contemporary Eco-friendly innovations, every historical event is visualized in incredible detail, providing a fascinating introduction to the world through time.

Find yourself transported to the past, from our earliest ancestors right up to the world we live in today.



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Encyclopedia Of Landscape Design: Planning, Building and Planting Your Perfect Outdoor Space (DK)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 396
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.



About the Book

Plant the garden of your dreams and transform your outdoor space with award-winning Royal Horticultural Society garden design experts.

Whether you're looking to revive a tired flowerbed or simply looking for new garden ideas, the Encyclopedia of Landscape Design will show you how to make your ideal garden a reality. Even if you’re new to gardening, you can grasp the fundamentals of garden design, find a style that suits you, and bring your ideas to life.

This design bible is packed with advice to guide you from planning to planting. From preparation such as choosing the correct materials for your structures and assessing your drainage, to laying patios, making ponds, and planting perennials, this book is with you every step of the way.

Discover inspirational portfolios including modernist, sustainable, Japanese, urban, family, and cottage gardens. Understand the unique features of each garden style, create your own plan, and marvel at case studies showcasing the gold standard of each garden type. With a handy visual dictionary and coverage of all the latest gardening trends, this book combines style with substance to guide you as you plant your perfect outdoor space.



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Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine: 550 Herbs and Remedies for Common Ailments, 3rd Edition (DK)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 340
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 9 and Up



About the Book

With 550 key herbs and their uses as natural remedies for nearly 200 common ailments, Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine, 2nd Edition is the definitive home reference to healing with the world's oldest form of medicine. From ginger to lavender and thyme to dandelion, learn about the chemistry of plants and how and why they work as medicines within the body.

Information on habitat and cultivation, parts used, active constituents, therapeutic properties, and traditional and current uses are described in a unique photographic plant index, and instructions on growing, harvesting, and processing your own home treatments are detailed. With its jargon-free text, fantastic photography, and focus on safety, this guide enables ease of understanding no matter what your level of herbal expertise.

Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine, 2nd Edition is the ultimate reference for anyone interested in exploring the healing benefits of plants and who wants to take control of their health with alternative natural treatments. Now updated to reflect the latest research.



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Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life (DK)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 378
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 7 and Up



About the Book

From the origin of life, through the age of dinosaurs stalked by the terrifying Tyrannosaurus Rex, to the earliest humans, this book tells the story of life on Earth.

Dinosaurs may be the stars of the show, but the book is truly comprehensive, with fossil plants, invertebrates, amphibians, fish, birds, reptiles, mammals, and even early bacteria conjuring up an entire past world.

To put all of these extinct species in context, the book explores geological time and the way life forms are classified. It also looks at how fossils preserve the story of evolution and how that story can be deciphered.

The "Young Earth" chapter explains how forces shaped Earth and steered the course of life. The main part of the book, "Life on Earth," lays out and catalogs the rich story of life, from its beginnings 4 billion years ago, through each geological period, such as the Jurassic and Cretaceous, to the present.

The stunning visuals and authoritative text make Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life a fascinating and revealing encyclopedia that will appeal to the whole family.



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Encyclopedia of Cyber Warfare





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 400
Language: English
Publisher: ABC-CLIO, LLC
Age Range: 9 and Up



About the Book

This definitive reference resource on cyber warfare covers all aspects of this headline topic, providing historical context of cyber warfare and an examination its rapid development into a potent technological weapon of the 21st century.

  • Provides comprehensive coverage of the major individuals, organizations, impacts, and issues related to cyber warfare that enables readers to better understanding of the impact of cyber warfare on modern conflicts
  • Includes a detailed chronology that documents the evolution and use of cyber warfare over the past few decades
  • Supplies further readings and a lengthy bibliography that offer a wealth of options to students conducting extensive research on the subject



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Do Not Open: An Encyclopedia Of The World’s Best-kept Secrets (DK)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 258
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 8 and Up



About the Book

Inside you'll find the incredible truth about secret stuff you're not supposed to know: weird history, strange science, mysterious places, random happenings, freaky facts of nature. From DNA to the CIA, hackers to hoaxers, time travel to telepathy: it's all in here.

Let your child in on some incredible truths about mind-boggling confidential secrets and conspiracy theories 'they' don't want anyone to know about.

From where the Bermuda Triangle is, whether alien abductions actually happen, and the truth about crop circles your child will explore lost worlds, unravel secret codes, marvel at mysterious places and meet spooks, spies, secret keepers and scandal makers of the world.

A behind-the-scenes, full-disclosure investigation into all the most intriguing mysteries that have made history. But ssh! Don't tell a soul.

In classic DK manner, this book is filled with tons of pictures, diagrams, and open-the-flap type pages. This book is great because it can be skimmed or read cover to cover. I would recommend it to any teen (but especially teen boys) that is interested in how things work, strange coincidences, and freaky facts!



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Illustrated Medical Dictionary: Essential A-Z Quick Reference To Over 5,500 Medical Terms (DK)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 610
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 8 and Up



About the Book

The British Medical Association (BMA) Illustrated Medical Dictionary gives comprehensive coverage of anatomical terms, disorders, tests, treatments and drugs and contains extensive cross referencing for fast access to related topics.

This A to Z of medical terms is the only full-color medical dictionary and provides easy-to-follow explanations for over 5,500 terms, many of them illustrated to help understanding. Inside you'll find more than just basic definitions; entries for conditions define the ailment, explain how it affects the person, and outline possible treatments. Key terms, such as heart disease, emphysema, and dialysis are accompanied by full-color images. From exploring a dental abscess diagram to discovering the symptoms and causes of asthma, stay one step ahead of your family's ailments. Fully updated and revised with the latest information on anatomical terms, disorders, essential tests, and drugs, so whatever you're dealing with, you're fully in the know.

It is the essential dictionary for general practitioners, students and those with an interest in the medical field.


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The Periodic Table Book: A Visual Encyclopedia Of The Elements (DK Smithsonian)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 210
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 9 - 12
Grade Level: 4 - 7



About the Book

This eye-popping encyclopedia takes you on a tour of all the world’s elements.

From argon to zinc, each and every one of the 118 chemical elements is explored in dazzling detail. With the periodic table celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2019, you’ll be in your element as you discover the incredible variety of building blocks that make up our Universe and learn the remarkable ways we now use them.

More than 1,000 photographs showcase the natural forms of each element and the range of everyday and unusual objects where they can be seen. This helps children understand exactly where the different elements have found their place in the world.

The true science behind the elements is explained in properties, atomic structure, and table position. This essential book turns the tables on traditional reference and presents the periodic table as never before to appeal to schoolchildren today.





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The Animal Book: A Visual Encyclopedia Of Life On Earth (DK)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 306
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 8 and Up



About the Book

This inspiring children's reference guide welcomes you to the animal kingdom where you can meet more than 1,500 species, ranging from ants to zebras and everything in between. Stunning pictures bring you face to face with giant predators you know and love, including polar bears and tigers, as well as mysterious microscopic life, including amoebas and bacteria.

A variety of animal habitats are shown in beautiful detail, while accessible information, additional fact boxes, and amazing galleries complete the stories. A jaw-dropping spectrum of animal types - from fish and birds to reptiles and mammals - provides a learning experience like no other.



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Space: A Visual Encyclopedia (DK)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 258
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 9 and Up



About the Book

Blast off into space and discover the planets in our solar system and beyond in this jam-packed encyclopedia for children. Learn what living in space is like for an astronaut, then take a whirl around planet Earth and the moon.

Go beyond where any human has gone before, journeying around the red, rocky landscape of Mars and the magnificent icy rings of Saturn. Venture onwards to the farthest depths of the Milky Way Galaxy, and marvel at the biggest and brightest stars and black holes light years away. Packed with out-of-this-world pictures from NASA and ESA missions, kids will explore our universe as never before.

With exclusive interviews, incredible facts, coupled with awesome photographic spreads, Space: A Visual Encyclopedia will teach you everything you need to know about space. This incredible space book is perfect for space enthusiasts and budding astronomers. It contains everything you have ever wanted to know about space. Reach for the stars!



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Picturepedia: An Encyclopedia On Every Page (DK)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 362
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 9 and Up



About the Book

Explore the wonders of history, science, space, nature, and more with the ultimate encyclopedia for children. Packed with more than 10,000 stunning photographs, illustrations, and maps, it's a mini-encyclopedia for kids on every single page!

From tiny insects and spy technology to the Big Bang theory and violent volcanoes, Picturepedia explains every subject under (and including) the Sun to fascinate inquisitive young readers. Uncover the secrets of prehistoric life, explore the inner workings of the human body, and discover more than 50 musical instruments through beautiful photographic galleries and detailed graphics that explain subjects in amazing depth.

Broken down into more than 150 absorbing topics, Picturepedia is ideal for homework, projects, or curious young minds, making it a must-have children's book for anyone who wants to know everything about anything.



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One Million Things: A Visual Encyclopedia (DK)





Book Details

Category: Dictionary & Encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 308
Language: English
Publisher: DK Publishing Ltd.
Age Range: 9 and Up



About the Book


Inside is a stunning, comprehensive visual encyclopedia featuring gorgeous photography that not only illustrates, but educates. This encyclopedia is driven by its striking imagery that brings more than one million things to light. It is a crucial addition to homes and classrooms alike. In true DK fashion, the photography in this book does all the talking. The encyclopedia features more than one million things!Rather than string together multiple photos of objects, the Visual Encyclopedia features sweeping single-shots that encompass a multitude of objects, making for a seamless and striking presentation.


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