Dorling Kindersley Why Does the Earth Need the Moon? With 200 Amazing Questions About Our Planet Dennie Devin

DK brings you a beautifully illustrated and engaging ocean encyclopedia to teach young readers all about what lies beneath! • Introducing How Deep is The Ocean? - A captivating kid's fact book set out to answer over 200 burning questions your child may have about the world's oceans, such as • Where do waves come from? How do icebergs float? Do fish sleep? • And many more! • A practical yet enticing guide to our world's waters, your child can dive straight in to discover • -5 neatly structured chapters, covering each key theme in great detail • -A diverse range of topics encompassing all aspects of ocean life • -Detailed diagrams and stunning photography of the world's oceans • -'Quick-quiz' boxes giving readers a chance to reflect and test their knowledge • Steve Setford takes you on an enticing journey to the bottom of the deep blue, to discover everything from tsunamis to shipwrecks; currents to coral reefs; the fiercest of sharks and so much more! • The ideal book for 7-9 year olds, this children's encyclopedia is a must-have volume for budding marine biologists, young oceanographers and those who wish to broaden their horizons on the impact of climate change on our oceans

This enthralling children's encyclopedia answers more than 200 questions that curious kids ask about science • Why does chocolate melt? Where does wind come from? How do we know dinosaurs existed? This fully-updated, fact-packed kids' book answers all kinds of questions children have about how the world works, and some they haven't even thought of! • Children ages 7-9 can enjoy learning about all aspects of science, from animals, plants, and the human body, to forces and magnets, light, sound, and space. Each page asks a new question, and answers it with clear, simple text alongside amazing pictures, providing engaging information to help kids understand all the basics of biology, chemistry, and physics. DK's Why is the sky blue? is the ideal science book to spark curiosity and amaze any child interested in the world of scientific discovery

Discover the answers to more than 200 of the most jaw-dropping questions about the human body • Ever wondered what's happening inside your body right now? Young readers will love learning the answers to all their sensational and squeamish questions about what makes us human in this children's biology book. Perfect for children aged 6-9 • Inside the pages of this mind-boggling book, you'll discover • - Five chapters covering body basics, parts of the body, how the body works, being healthy, and medical marvels • - Question and answer format that makes topics easily digestible and intriguing • - 'Quick quiz' boxes that allow young readers to test their knowledge of the human body • - Fun facts and detailed illustrations covering a large range of both common and bizarre biology topics • This human body encyclopedia for kids is packed with captivating facts for curious minds! What are bones made of? Why does sugar taste sweet? Why do our ears pop? Page after page, kids will uncover incredible answers to all the questions they've ever had about their body, and some they haven't even thought of! • Why is Blood Red? cleverly combines charming illustrations with clear, jargon-free language, making it easy for kids to get to grips with the gigantic topic that is human biology

Take a tour through Earth's most amazing habitats and discover the astonishing variety of life on our planet • From forests and ocean to deserts and the frozen Poles, explore Earth's major ecosystems and the different communities of animals and plants that live in each one • Illustrated in incredible detail with CGI images, children aged 7-11 will pore over the pages of this breathtaking visual journey through Earth's incredible ecosystems. Dip beneath the sunlit surface of the Coral Sea to discover a reef bursting with life. Voyage to the frozen north to find out which animals survive on the icy Arctic tundra. See the sunrise over the Sonoran Desert in spring as this arid landscape bursts into bloom. Find out how animals and plants are adapted to their environment and how they interact with their surroundings and each other, from a teeming tropical rainforest to the hostile conditions of a high mountain peak or the icy Poles

A beautiful picture book with rhyming text introducing babies to farm animals and their behaviour • It's time to put on your wellies and head down to the farm where the excitement never stops! • Wave at the llama hopping across the grass, join in with the quacking ducks and uncover the many • other charming animals that live on the farm, all in this colourful, interactive board book. While little ones marvel at our different farmyard friends, the charming, rhyming text makes this the ideal book for helping toddlers identify names and find their first words. With raised elements on the page for curious fingers to follow and plenty of bright colours and fun patterns to point to, this is the perfect hands-on introduction to farm life that children and adults alike will enjoy! • Adventure awaits your little one as they discover • -Five delightfully illustrated page spreads featuring bright colours and eye-catching patterns • -Simple, age-appropriate rhyming text perfect for reading aloud • -Beautiful die-cut element on the cover and kiss-cut and raised elements on the page • -Chunky board book with tough pages, safe for babies to chew on • A board book that will engage little ones time and time again, Little Chunkies: Animals on the Farm will make a lovely addition to any little animal-lover's bookshelf

Develop your drawing skills and rediscover the world around you with this innovative and beautifully illustrated book • In Drawing for the Artist, acclaimed artist and teacher Sarah Simblet teaches you how to draw by combining practical lessons with examples of both her own work and some of the world's greatest drawings. She introduces all the key drawing materials, then shows you how to master the basic elements of drawing in a series of step-by-step drawing classes, covering topics ranging from simple mark-making to establishing form, creating tone, and conveying perspective • You will learn how to explore a wide variety of subjects, from still life, plants, and animals to portraits, the human body, landscapes, and buildings, all introduced with outstanding drawings by famous artists

The ultimate visual guide for children passionate about all things equine • Calling all horse lovers! This horse book for kids is a one-stop-shop for everything from their history, anatomy, breeds, how to care for them, their social significance and more! • Inside the pages of this children's book about equestrian knowledge you will find • - Informative features on all the major horse and pony breeds, from the enormous Dutch Draught Horse to the tiny Argentine Falabella • - Beautiful photographs and detailed illustrations of magnificent horses found across the world • - Learn about the importance of horses across different cultures from sport, shows, traditions and celebrations, to transport, police work, and even shrimp-fishing! • - Extensive information and step-by-step instructions on horse-riding and caring for these beautiful animals • From the difference between horses and ponies to why horses sleep standing up, this comprehensive guide explores every horsey topic you could want to explore! Colourful photographs and pictures on every page include many different horses and pony breeds, from Shetland ponies, shire horses and thoroughbreds and highlights their importance in our world today

Discover more about space, stars, our solar system - and beyond! • Bursting with fascinating facts and the latest breathtaking images, this space book for children brings the wonders of • the Solar System to life. Find out about the never-ending storms on Jupiter. Learn about the towering volcanoes of Venus - all 1,600 of them, and see • the Valles Marineris on Mars - a canyon that is ten times longer than Earth's Grand Canyon. Find out many more fascinating "super" facts about the cosmos with SuperSpace • Based on recent research and discoveries, SuperSpace showcases everything you need to know about the Universe - from the Big Bang to the formation of galaxies and planets as well as the technology used to explore it unimaginable depths. Fabulous cutaway artworks help to reveal the inner workings of the Sun, planets, and spacecraft

A charming children's encyclopedia bursting with facts about explosive volcanoes, incredible habitats, and world-saving ideas • The world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. My Very Important Earth is a vibrant encyclopedia for curious 5-9 year olds, with a unique approach to the subject that features both places from around the globe as well as focusing on what the world is like from a child's perspective, covering everyday subjects about their own experiences • Full of fun facts, colourful illustrations, and games that will keep the kids entertained time again, this children's encyclopedia is filled with age-appropriate knowledge on a range of topics that are complementary to your school's Key Stage 1 curriculum, from Earth's inner core to the thinnest air at the edge of the atmosphere, get ready for a round-the-world adventure! Dig down and learn exactly what is under our feet

Discover the science behind wild and wonderful weather in this fact-packed book! • Ever wondered what causes thunderstorms, how snowflakes form, or why our climate is changing? Get all the answers to these questions and more in this children's book about the weather! • Inside the pages of this responsibly sourced science picture book from DK Books, you'll discover • - Beautiful illustrations to introduce scientific topics in a simple and accessible way • - Stand out facts are presented clearly on each spread • - Easy to understand text teaches children about climate change, meteorology, and geography • - The science behind hot, cold, wet, and wild weather suitable for Key Stage 1 and 2 development • From heatwaves and big freezes to tornadoes and fog, this science book gives your budding meteorologist a glimpse into all the action that happens in the sky

Every child should experience the excitement of finding tadpoles and watching them grow, and this lift-the-flap board book perfectly captures the fun of this experience • With friendly, read-aloud text, beautiful photos and illustrations, and surprise flaps, the easy-to-follow pages explain the complete life cycle of a frog to young children • Published in association with the RHS, this entertaining nature book makes a wonderful gift for preschoolers. They'll discover frogs in a garden - hiding under leaves, sitting on lily pads, and jumping into ponds with a plop! And they'll follow the lift-the-flap story, learning how a frog grows: one mummy frog lays her eggs in frogspawn, then close-up photos show the tadpoles hatching, growing legs, their tails shrivelling up, and a little froglet becoming a frog

A beautiful picture book with rhyming text introducing babies and toddlers to ocean creatures • Can you see the stingray hiding in the sand? Or the crab scurrying across the shore? • Dive into the watery depths of the ocean and meet the fascinating creatures from the floating jellyfish to the • frolicking dolphin that live there, in this colourful, interactive board book for babies • While little one's marvel at the different animals hidden in our oceans, the charming, rhyming text makes this the ideal book for helping toddlers identify names and find their first words. With raised elements on the page for curious fingers to follow and plenty of bright colours and fun patterns to point to, this is the perfect hands-on introduction to sea life that children and adults alike will enjoy! • Dive into the deep blue sea to discover • -Five delightfully illustrated page spreads featuring bright colours and eye-catching patterns • -Simple, age-appropriate rhyming text perfect for reading aloud • -Beautiful die-cut element on the cover and kiss-cut and raised elements on the page • -Chunky board book with tough pages, safe for babies to chew on • A board book that will engage little ones time and time again, Little Chunkies: Animals in the Ocean will make a lovely addition to any little animal-lover's bookshelf