This fun, fact-filled book for kids ages 6-9 is the ultimate guide to Ancient Egypt, from pharaohs to mummies. Entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits, it's the perfect book for any kid who can't get enough of this remarkable civilization.
How big was the Egyptian Empire? Why was the Nile so important? How were mummies made? Find out the...

"Discover the amazing power of computer programming and how it is all around us with this exciting book full of amazing images, fun quizzes, and incredible information"--Provided by publisher.

Have you ever wanted to know how a roller coaster works? Or how engineers work in space? This book is packed with surprising facts and amazing pictures. It's a small book filled with big ideas.

Did you know that Komodo dragons can spit venom at their enemies, or spot the difference between crocodile and iguana scales? Amazing photos show reptiles and amphibians in incredible detail, while fun, kid-friendly text makes it easy to absorb key facts about life cycles, habitats, and what they eat.

"Discover World War II facts and hear from people who lived through the war that shaped the modern world, from the cause of the conflict to the most important battles. From the prewar rise of Nazi Germany to the start of the war with the invasion of Poland in 1939 to the end of the war in 1945 and the Nuremburg Trials, all aspects of the deadliest conflict in human history are covered in great detail in DK findout! World War II with content that is...

Presents facts about the Mayan, Incan, and Aztec civilizations, covering daily life, religion, art and technology, and where they are now.

"Children will find out about the universe, our solar system, observations of the starry skies, and the mind-blowing wonders of outer space. From the birth of stars to the mysteries of black holes, the Universe has been constantly studied to understand how it works. Learn about icy planets and explosive stars, far-off galaxies that powerful telescopes looking deep into space have captured, observatories and astronomy, and whole new worlds discovered...

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI, findout! dicusses the build-up to the war, along with battles, history, technology, and more.

"Find out how birds from around the world fly, feed, sense the world, communicate, build nests, protect their eggs, raise chicks, keep their feathers in top condition, defend themselves, and travel in search of food and nesting sites."--Amazon.com.