Download or read book DKfindout Castles written by Philip Steele and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-06-25 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fun, fact-filled book for kids ages 6–9 is the ultimate guide to all things medieval, from knights and jousting to sieges and forts. 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 castles. Where in the world can you find today’s oldest existing fortress? How many people does it take to build a castle? What is the heaviest-sized boulder that could be thrown by a trebuchet? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! Castles, which features photographs of fortresses from around the world, as well as maps, models, and dioramas to help young readers visualize all the exciting facts and information. From the earliest stone strongholds to the most elaborate fairy-tale fortresses in Germany, India, and Japan, kids will learn about every aspect of life in medieval society, including farming, food and feasting, entertainment, and, of course, knights! Vetted by educational consultants, the DKfindout! series drives kids ages 6–9 to become experts on more than 30 of their favorite STEM- and history-related subjects, whether Vikings, volcanoes, or robots. This series covers the subjects that kids really want to learn about—ones that have a direct impact on the world around them, like climate change, space exploration, and rapidly evolving technology—making learning fun through amazing images, stimulating quizzes, and cutting-edge information. The DKfindout! series is one that kids will want to turn to again and again.

Download or read book DKfindout Science written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fantastic resource to teach kids everything they would want to know about the exciting world of science. Perfect for budding scientists who want a highly visual STEM book to increase their science know-how. This introduction to science for kids is full of photographs and illustrations, fascinating facts, and engaging challenges. It's sure to inspire the next amazing science fair project. A brilliant science book for kids containing tons of interesting facts about this limitless subject, as well as a fantastic breakdown of what science is and why it's so important. Did you know that there are no sounds in space? Or that rainbows appear only in the morning or late afternoon? Find out why! For any child that can't get enough of science, DKfindout! Science is packed with fun facts, quizzes and amazing photography. Follow along with key curriculum text introducing all the key topics for age 6+ readers covering everything from light and electricity, to animals and parts of the body. This series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts - and keep them coming back for more. The only limit is your imagination! Find Out About The Exciting World Of Science! Have you ever wanted to know what lightning is? Or perhaps you'd like to know how to make a rainbow? Now you can! DKfindout! Science is packed with surprising scientific facts and fascinating pictures. It's a small book filled with big ideas. Inside these pages, you will: - Learn about forces, the laws of motion, simple machines, and electrical circuits - Read about great scientists in history - See how the water cycle works - Discover how things like gravity and magnetism change our daily lives - Hear from real-life expert Dr. Suze Kundu what it's like to be a materials scientist - Fold out the cover for a science quiz and timeline -and find out much, much more! Dkfindout! Science is one title in the Dkfindout! series of educational books for kids, and Silver award winner in the MadeForMums Awards 2017 children's books series category. Kids around the world are obsessed with this gorgeous collection, so much so that a range of massive DKfindout! posters for bedroom walls are sold separately. Add to your collection and nurture your little one's interest in the world. Other titles include DKfindout! Solar System, Birds, Castles, Climate Change, Pirates, Coding, Ancient Egypt, Engineering, Reptiles and a whole lot more!

Download or read book Kings written by Sarita McDaniel and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2019-12-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At one time, kings ruled the world. Today, most kings play a different role in their countries. This introduction to royalty will help young readers separate fact from fiction when it comes to monarchs. Through simple text, they'll explore real-life royalty, both modern and historical. Readers learn what a king is, how a person becomes a king, and how the position has changed over time. Full-page photographs highlight key royal figures from around the world. With colorful spreads and fun facts, this fascinating book will appeal to readers interested in exploring beyond fairy tales.

Download or read book Princes written by Sarita McDaniel and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2019-12-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Princes once had the big job of learning how to rule kingdoms. In some countries, they still do. This fun and informative book introduces readers to real-life royalty, both modern and historical. The simple narrative explains what a prince is, how a person becomes a prince, and how the role has changed over time. Full-page photographs feature famous as well as lesser-known princes from around the world, while plenty of fast facts add to this fun first look at the inner world of princes and their royal lives.

Download or read book Queens written by Sarita McDaniel and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2019-12-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Queen Elizabeth II is the longest reigning monarch alive today. So what is a queen and what does she do? In this introduction to royalty, readers learn how a person becomes a queen and how the role has changed over time. They also find out about queens who have changed the history of their countries and the world. Full-page photographs feature important royal figures from around the world, while fast facts supplement this fascinating first look at the world of royalty.

Download or read book Duchesses written by Sarita McDaniel and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2019-12-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When children think of royalty, they may imagine kings, queens, princes, and princesses. Perhaps a less familiar role in the royal family is the duchess. Young readers are introduced to duchesses through color photographs and lots of fun facts. Long ago, duchesses weren't just the wives of dukes, they sometimes ran their own kingdoms. How has that changed today? Readers learn about real-life duchesses, both modern and historical, in this fun and informative glimpse inside the fascinating world of royalty.

Download or read book Dukes written by Sarita McDaniel and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2019-12-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dukes were once very important. Kings used to trust their dukes to run parts of their kingdom. Today, things have changed. This fun and informative book introduces readers to dukes, both modern and historical. They explore what a duke is, how a person becomes a duke, and what a duke's job might look like. Full-color photographs highlight a few of today's dukes from around the world, and fast facts add to the fun as readers take a glimpse inside the world of real-life royalty.

Download or read book Do You Live Like It s Medieval Times written by Megan Cooley Peterson and published by Capstone Press. This book was released on 2020 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "From soap to pretzels, medieval innovators helped develop or improve some important technology we use in our daily lives. The Middle Ages were crucial for the improvement of chess, the compass, glasses, and more! Discover how we still live like we're in medieval times with historical facts, scientific details, and illuminating photos"--

Download or read book Was Your Stuff Made Like It s Medieval Times written by Megan Cooley Peterson and published by Capstone Press. This book was released on 2020-08 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From windmills to wheelbarrows, medieval innovators helped develop or improve some important manufacturing technology we use today. The Middle Ages were crucial for the improvement of technologies such as the spinning wheel, loom, printing press, and more! Discover how our stuff is still made like it's the medieval times with interesting historical facts, scientific details, and illuminating photos.

Download or read book DKfindout Solar System written by Sarah Cruddas and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2016-07-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DKfindout! Solar System teaches kids everything they would want to know about the awe-inspiring solar system. With beautiful photography, lively illustrations, and key curriculum information, the DKfindout! series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts - and keep them coming back for more! From the planets to meteorites all a budding astronomer needs to know is packed DKfindout! Solar System. Packed with fun facts, quizzes and amazing photography the key curriculum topics are brought to life. Discover what the weather is like on Jupiter, or take a trip across Mars with the rover mission. DKfindout! Solar System will spark the imagination of any child interested in space.

Download or read book Battles Map by Map written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the world's most significant battles through bold, easy-to-grasp maps. Covering everything from the battlefields of the ancient world to the bomb-scarred landscapes of World War II and beyond, this ebook includes engrossing maps telling the story of history's most famous battles. Using brand new, in-depth maps and expert analysis, see for yourself how legendary military milestones were won and lost, and how tactics, technology, vision, and luck have all played a part in the outcome of wars throughout history. Additionally, historic paintings, photographs, and objects take you to the heart of the action; profiles introduce famous commanders and military leaders and analyze their achievements; and the impact of groundbreaking weapons and battlefield innovations is revealed. Bursting with lavish illustrations and full of fascinating detail, Battles Map by Map is the ultimate history ebook for map lovers, military history enthusiasts, and armchair generals everywhere.

Download or read book Super Surprising Trivia about the Middle Ages written by Megan Cooley Peterson and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2024 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you love European history? Have you imagined what it would be like to live in a castle among royalty and knights? From odd recipes, disgusting toilet trivia, and bizarre medical treatments, get the inside scoop about what life was really like in the Middle Ages in this amazing book of Middle Ages trivia.

Download or read book Stone Age written by Klint Janulis and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Find out how early humans hunted a woolly mammoth, made fire, and created cave paintings in this fascinating book for children about the Stone Age. For any kid who can't get enough of Stone Age facts, DKfindout! Stone Age is packed with up-to-date information, fun quizzes, and incredible images of every aspect of Stone Age life. Discover what Stone Age people wore, sample some of their favorite foods, and read about the history of wolves. Look inside the Stone Age, and learn all about the Iron Age, Bronze Age, and the Ice Ages, too. All the information is broken down into bite-sized chunks, and the colorful illustrations bring history to life. The perfect books for children aged 6-8, the DKfindout! series contains beautiful photography, lively illustrations, and key curriculum information. It will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts - and keep them coming back for more!"

Download or read book DKfindout Sharks written by DK Travel and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-02-21 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: True to its name, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Cyprus covers all the region's major sights and attractions in easy-to-use "top 10" lists that help you plan the vacation that's right for you. This newly updated pocket travel guide for Cyprus will lead you straight to the best attractions these cities have to offer, from the Paphos Archaeological site to scenic beaches to wine-growing regions. Find the best hotels, food, and attractions for every budget. Expert travel writers have fully revised this edition of DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Cyprus. + Brand-new itineraries help you plan your trip to these areas of Cyprus. + Maps of walking routes show you the best ways to maximize your time. + New Top 10 lists feature off-the-beaten-track ideas, along with standbys like the top attractions, shopping, dining options, and more. + New typography and fresh layout throughout. You'll still find DK's famous full-color photography and museum floor plans, along with just the right amount of coverage of history and culture. The perfect pocket-size travel companion: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Cyprus. Recommended: For an in-depth guidebook to Cyprus, check out DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Cyprus, which offers a complete overview of the city; thousands of photographs, illustrations, and maps; and more.

Download or read book 50 Things You Didn t Know about the Middle Ages written by Sean O'Neill and published by Red Chair Press. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From castles and knights to the danger of bathroom breaks in the Middle Ages, readers discover amazing and amusing facts about cleaning up–or not–during the Middle Ages.

Download or read book Castles written by DK and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2020-09-03 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Glimpse into the history of different castles around the world, the dramatic battles to conquer them, and the weapons that defended and defeated them. Travel through time and venture into the wonderful world of castles, from the earliest wooden fortresses to medieval stone strongholds. Cross continents to see castles perched on perilous clifftops, standing by wave-lashed coasts, and even a castle inside a cave. With stunning illustrations of 29 castles from around the globe, see how these structures would have looked at the height of their power. Discover the key features of each and see inside important parts with cross-sections. Join the residents at key moments in time; lay siege to Kumamoto Castle during the Satsuma Rebellion and escape from Oxford Castle on ice skates with Empress Matilda. Learn why castles were built, and find out about different aspects of castle life, from defences to heraldry, and see how many of the castles look inside today. Castles is a fact-packed, modern look at a classic topic. Perfect for young fans of castles, knights, and battles, this children's ebook will captivate any budding archaeologists and historians.

Download or read book Knight written by Christopher Gravett and published by Osprey Publishing. This book was released on 2008-03-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The traditional "knight in shining armor" has become a staple figure in popular culture and the images of bloody battlefields, bustling feasting halls and courtly tournaments have been creatively interpreted many times in film and fiction. But what was the knight truly like? The world of the English Medieval Knight was complex, and ever-changing. From the household of King John to the defenders of Elizabeth I, there was great change in the social standing of knights, their equipment and appearance, and their involvement in politics and warfare. An expert on Medieval military history Christopher Gravett describes how the knight evolved over four centuries of English and European history, the wars they fought, their lives in peacetime and on campaign, the weapons they fought with, the armor and clothing they wore and the fascinating code and mythology of chivalry. The text is richly illustrated with images ranging from manuscript illustrations to modern artwork reconstructions, and many photographs of historic artifacts and sites.