DK Eyewitness Books: Treasure

DK Eyewitness Books: Treasure
Author: Philip Steele
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 73
Release: 2010-06-21
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0756663326

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Eyewitness Treasure takes a look at the wide variety of precious objects that have been the seeds of greed, conquest, crime, and adventure over the history of humankind. Read about how these treasures were created, how they were lost, and how they've been uncovered by explorers and scientists.

Nature's Treasures

Nature's Treasures
Author: Ben Hoare
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2021-11-16
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0744058848

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Reveal extraordinary stories form nature by best-selling author Ben Hoare with this awe-inspiring animal book for curious kids aged 6-8. The world is filled with curious objects made by plants,animals, and even by the Earth itself. The wonder of wildlife is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. Nature’s Treasures is a stunning nature encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information, little learners will be captivated as they dive into this collection of more than 100 intriguing items from the natural world and discover the stories behind them. Whether it’s learning how bristly mouths help huge whales capture tiny animals, how minute scales make butterflies shine in the sunlight, or how studying a leaf skeleton can tell us how it transports food, children can learn all sorts of fun animal facts from the storybook descriptions. Arranged into four chapters: Animals; Plants, fungi, and algae; Minerals and rocks, and Made by nature, objects are shown with truly stunning photography and colourful illustrations to help kids understand the science behind them. The lively descriptions by best-selling nature writer Ben Hoare explore the remarkable tales of each item and all are packed with fascinating information. Nature’s Treasures takes you on a tour of our planet through commonplace-but-incredible objects made by nature itself. The engaging storybook-style descriptions and simple text shed a light on the wonders of nature and wildlife, making this book ideal for inquisitive children aged 6-8 who loves to spot things when exploring outside and wants to know more about the wonderful and mysterious natural world. Celebrate your child’s curiosity as they: - Explore unique and intriguing approach to exploring nature - Reveal remarkable features of plants and animals, the nests and structures they make - Uncover more than 100 amazing individual objects found in the natural world This nature encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of storybook style text with out of this world illustrations which makes it a fantastic nature book for children who are obsessed with wildlife and the natural world. Encourage young readers to go on a journey to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 6-8 to enjoy for hours on end, whether reading with the family or reading alone, this fun fact book also doubles up as the perfect gift for curious kids who love to learn. Explore the vastness of space by uncovering: -Stunning Jacket Detail: gold foil, holographic foil & metallic gold edges -Striking photography & illustrations inside -A beautiful book for the whole family to treasure -A quality gift to be passed down through the generations More in the Series Nature’s Treasures is part of the beautiful and informative Anthology series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore the natural world with The Wonders of Nature or let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life.

Money

Money
Author: Joe Cribb
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 72
Release: 1990
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780679804383

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Text and photographs trace the evolution of the written word, how the alphabet grew out of pictures, the development of papermaking, bookbinding, children's books, and more.

Future

Future
Author: Michael Tambini
Publisher: DK Children
Total Pages: 72
Release: 2000-06-14
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780789458902

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Provides a speculative look ahead to the technological, environmental, and biological developments of the twenty-first century.

Eyewitness Treasure

Eyewitness Treasure
Author: Philip Steele
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Archaeology
ISBN:

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Be an eyewitness to the exciting search for precious artifacts, hidden or lost through the centures and rediscovered by archaeologists and treasure hunters.

The Rock and Gem Book

The Rock and Gem Book
Author: Dan Green
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2016-05-02
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0241278902

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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-colour 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 a complete overview of the Earth's naturally occurring marvels and the beautiful objects created from them.

Shipwreck

Shipwreck
Author: Richard Platt
Publisher: Kids Play
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: Shipwrecks
ISBN: 9780756610906

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Superb full-color photographs of submerged wrecks and their lost cargoes and treasures offer a unique "eyewitness" view of ships and the lives of those who sailed in them. Readers discover what caused the "unsinkable" "Titanic" to sink, the hazards faced by ships at sea, and much, much more.

Rocks & Minerals

Rocks & Minerals
Author: R. F. Symes
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000
Genre: Mineralogy
ISBN: 9780789490810

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Text and photographs examine the creation, importance, erosion, mining, and uses of rocks and minerals.

Treasure

Treasure
Author: Philip Steele
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Total Pages: 75
Release: 2012
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1409384748

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The books that show you what others only tell you DK Eyewitness Treasure contains amazing photographs that allow your child to escape into the unique "eyewitness" view of the wonders of jewels, gold and discovered hoards. This enticing book gives you an insight into sunken treasure, grave robbers and more. Help your child to discover the wonders of the world and those who seek it, through exciting stories and images. Then use the giant pull-out wall chart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about treasure. Find out more and download amazing clipart images at www.clipart.dk.co.uk

Eyewitness Companions: World History

Eyewitness Companions: World History
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 514
Release: 2010-01-18
Genre: History
ISBN: 0756672430

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The full story of human endeavor - complete with its dramas, wars, schemes, discoveries, and personalities - is laid out before you in this illustrated guide to the history of our world. Who were the Mongols, the Maya, or Isis? How far did the Roman or the British empire stretch? Why did apartheid or Communism begin, and what were the issues in the Vietnam War? Eyewitness Companion: World History is your convenient reference, answering all your questions. But it also tells you why events happen and explain key issues. Its timelines trace events as they happen, from the appearance of the first humans in Africa to first civilizations and then on to recent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and the space race. It succinctly explains how one event led to another and sums up topics that include ancient Egypt, the Romans, the Renaissance, World Wars I and II, slavery and empire, and Communist China. Dotted throughout this comprehensive volume are sumptuous images that reveal historical world treasures, such as the 16,000-year old cave paintings at Lascaux, Machu Picchu, and the Taj Mahal. With wide coverage of the world's civilizations, events, ideas, and discoveries, Eyewitness Companion: World History is both an essential reference and a fascinating read.