Download or read book Pocket Genius Sports written by DK and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2021-12-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about over 120 sports from across the world — from mountain biking and water sports to soccer and extreme sports! The exciting sports book introduces children to the most interesting sports, their origins, fun facts about the games or events, the players — and the sports associations that support these incredible displays of human ability. In this sports guide, you’ll find: • Catalog pages featuring individual entries on sports with an image, a caption and bullet-point data. • Additional introductory spreads explaining the gameplay, equipment and rules of a particular sport. • Reference spreads at the end of the book providing further amazing facts. Ever wonder which is the oldest sport? Or how the Olympics came into being? What does a midfielder do in soccer? The answers to all these questions and more can be found in this pocket-sized book for children! Packed with vibrant illustrations, photographs and bite-sized text, this kid’s sports book covers almost every sport imaginable. Children will love to learn about gameplay, rules of scoring, court and field sizes, and even equipment for different types of sports and sporting events — and stats on record breakers and top competitors in every sport. Reference pages include exciting achievements, top athletes as well as the many competitions on the planet. Pocket Genius Sports is a part of DK’s Pocket Genius series that covers interesting topics that captivate, engage and inspire young children. Each book in the series covers an interesting topic from animals and ancient civilization to oceans and science.

Download or read book Pocket Genius Horses written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-01-19 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the biggest Shire horse to the smallest pony, horses have been invaluable to people in work, sports, and leisure for centuries. Featuring more than 125 individual breeds of horses, ponies, and their cousins--zebras, mules, and donkeys--DK's Pocket Genius: Horses looks at the anatomy and behavior of these beautiful animals at work and play. Young readers can learn about their color, markings, and evolution, plus read up on mythical horses, horses in literature, and famous stud farms around the world in this mini-encyclopedia. Catalog entries includes facts provided at-a-glance information, while locator icons offer immediately recognizable references to aid navigation and understanding, and fact files round off the ebook with fun facts such as record breakers and timelines. Each mini-encyclopedia is filled with facts on subjects ranging from animals to history, cars to dogs, and Earth to space and combines a child-friendly layout with engaging photography and bite-size chunks of text that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers.

Download or read book Pocket Genius Rocks and Minerals written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-01-19 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiling nearly 200 types of rocks and minerals from volcanic rocks and granite to sparkling diamonds and explosive sulfur, DK's Pocket Genius: Rocks and Minerals digs deep beneath the surface, informing young readers what each rock is made of, how they are formed and what they are used for, how to be a rock collector, and how to identify rocks and minerals. Also highlighting landmarks such as Devils Tower, Giant's Causeway, and Shiprock Pinnacle, this Pocket Genius title shows how rocks and minerals play a part in the formation of each. Catalog entries include facts provided at-a-glance information, while locator icons offer immediately recognizable references to aid navigation and understanding, and fact files round off the book with fun facts such as record breakers and timelines. Each mini-encyclopedia is filled with facts on subjects ranging from animals to history, cars to dogs, and Earth to space and combines a child-friendly layout with engaging photography and bite-size chunks of text that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers.

Download or read book Pocket Genius Cats written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-01-14 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find out about more than 70 cat breeds, including their origins and characteristics, in this pocket-sized encyclopedia. This cat-alogue packs a whole lot of information into your pocket! Along with a photo of each breed, discover the facts and stats of each cat, including its size, where the breed originated, colors and markings, and unusual features or behaviors. You'll soon be able to tell apart a Burmese from a Siamese; a rex from a sphynx and a manx; and an American shorthair from a British shorthair. You will also discover a lot about colors and patterns. Did you know that tabby cats and tortoiseshells are not breeds, but colors within breeds? Plus there are pages introducing cat anatomy and behavior; and the book finishes with fun facts. The style of the Pocket Eyewitness series is perfect for all children, from reluctant readers who can easily digest the key points through to budding vets and cat-lovers who want to know more about the best pets on the planet. Cats with facts: what more could anyone want?

Download or read book Pocket Genius Elements written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-01-14 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find out about all 118 elements, the building blocks of matter that make up our entire universe, in this pocket-sized encyclopedia. Discover all the major elements of the periodic table, arranged in chapters according to their group, including alkaline earth metals, lanthanides, and noble gases. Every important element - from hydrogen via carbon, oxygen, and gold to oganesson (that's element number 118) - is presented here. Every entry includes a photo of the element in its raw state or in use, as well as its date of discovery and atomic information as found on the periodic table. Plus here are stunning full-page photos showing elements as you have never seen them before - perhaps inside machinery that you can't normally delve into; or in stunning macro photography that reveals microscopic details invisible to the human eye. The Pocket Eyewitness series is perfect for all children, from reluctant readers who can easily digest the key points through to budding Marie Curies and Louis Pasteurs who want to know more about the most essential particles on the planet.

Download or read book Pocket Genius Cars written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-01-19 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the factory to the road, browse through more than 170 cool cars--from hatchbacks to hybrids--in DK's Pocket Genius: Cars. Trace the history of the automobile from early vintage cars to modern concept cars, limousines to coupes, and minivans to sports cars in this reference guide perfect for children ages 8-12. Catalog entries include facts provided at-a-glance information, while locator icons offer immediately recognizable references to aid navigation and understanding, and fact files round off the ebook with fun facts such as record breakers and timelines. Each mini-encyclopedia is filled with facts on subjects ranging from animals to history, cars to dogs, and Earth to space and combines a child-friendly layout with engaging photography and bite-size chunks of text that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers.

Download or read book Pocket Genius Animals written by DK and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2016-01-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pocket Genius: Animals highlights the lives of nearly 200 animals — what they eat, what eats them, where they live, and how big they are. From tiny bees to the mighty elephant, the animal kingdom is celebrated with fun facts and images of the tallest, fastest, heaviest, and largest domestic and wild animals on the planet. Redesigned in paperback, DK's best-selling Pocket Genius series is now available in an engaging compact and economical format that is ideal for both browsing and quick reference for use in school and at home. Catalog entries packed with facts provide at-a-glance information, while locator icons offer immediately recognizable references to aid navigation and understanding, and fact files round off the book with fun facts such as record breakers and timelines. Each pocket-size encyclopedia is filled with facts on subjects ranging from animals to history, cars to dogs, and from Earth to space and combines a child-friendly layout with engaging photography and bite-size chunks of text that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers.

Download or read book Pocket Genius Science written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-01-19 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering the basic principles of science, including matter and materials, energy and forces, and the living world, DK's Pocket Genius: Science is a junior look at science, teaching young readers what things are made of, how things move, and how life works. Touching on biology, chemistry, physics, and more, Pocket Genius: Science answers questions such as "Why do lemons taste sour?", "Where does electricity come from?", "How do plants make their own food?", and more to help explain everyday science in our world. Catalog entries include facts provided at-a-glance information, while locator icons offer immediately recognizable references to aid navigation and understanding, and fact files round off the ebook with fun facts such as record breakers and timelines. Each mini-encyclopedia is filled with facts on subjects ranging from animals to history, cars to dogs, and Earth to space and combines a child-friendly layout with engaging photography and bite-size chunks of text that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers.

Download or read book Pocket Genius Ocean written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-06-22 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore all the wonders of the ocean in one pocket-sized reference guide! From colossal whales to microscopic plankton, our vast oceans are teeming with a wide range of weird and wonderful plants and animals. This beautifully illustrated reference guide is perfect for budding explorers aged 9-12, teaching and helping them discover the secrets of the underwater kingdom! In this go-to reference guide, you’ll find: • A clear, informative introduction to oceans – what they are, what creatures they hold, how they affect climate, and how humans are changing them • Divided into chapters based on habitats, from the coastline to the ocean floor • Presents information in bite-sized chunks for both avid and reluctant readers, supported by artworks that explain difficult concepts in a simple way With nearly 97% of the planet’s water held in the oceans, there is an incredible variety of creatures that call the ocean home. This mini-encyclopedia explores all the different marine habitats from tidal pools and salt marshes to coral reefs and ocean floor ridges, to name a few. Curious kids interested in the seven seas will also learn about how oceans are formed, what causes tsunamis and typhoons and how tidal waves are used to generate electricity. This beautifully illustrated reference guide is also the perfect introduction to ocean conservation. Young readers can explore the ways marine experts are working to ensure the survival of our oceans in the wake of global warming. Amazing photography paired with simple information makes Pocket Eyewitness Ocean perfect for all budding explorers!

Download or read book Pocket Genius Mammals written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-01-19 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From tiny rats and bats to giant elephants and blue whales, our planet is home to an incredible variety of mammals. Featuring almost 200 profiles of individual species, DK's Pocket Genius: Mammals looks at humans, whales, wallabies, camels, and more, highlighting facts on anatomy, behavior, diet, habitats, and classification, plus extinction and conservation efforts to save endangered species. Catalog entries packed with facts provide at-a-glance information, while locator icons offer immediately recognizable references to aid navigation and understanding, and fact files round off the book with fun facts such as record breakers and timelines. Each mini-encyclopedia is filled with facts on subjects ranging from animals to history, cars to dogs, and Earth to space and combines a child-friendly layout with engaging photography and bite-size chunks of text that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers.

Download or read book Pocket Genius Human Body written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-01-19 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on bones and joints, blood and the heart, lungs and breathing, the digestive system, brain, nerves, senses, and the life cycle, DK's Pocket Genius: Human Body is a head-to-toe look at our body and how it works. With images and content appropriate for young readers, Pocket Genius: Human Body looks at this amazing machine from the outer skin to the tiniest cells and tackles tough questions like, "What are reflexes?", "Why do we need food?", and "How does the heart beat?" Catalog entries include facts provided at-a-glance information, while locator icons offer immediately recognizable references to aid navigation and understanding, and fact files round off the book with fun facts such as record breakers and timelines. mini-encyclopedia is filled with facts on subjects ranging from animals to history, cars to dogs, and Earth to space and combines a child-friendly layout with engaging photography and bite-size chunks of text that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers.

Download or read book A Little Pretty Pocket book written by John Newbery and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-05-29 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Little Pretty Pocket-Book is a children's book written by John Newbery. It is commonly thought to be the first children's book ever made, and provides a code of conduct for boys and girls in different social settings.

Download or read book Pocket Genius Ancient Egypt written by DK and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2016-01-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unravel the mysteries behind one of the most powerful and influential civilizations in history with this handy guide to ancient Egypt. Set off on a historical adventure and view the pyramids of Giza up close, take a walk along the river Nile, decode tricky hieroglyphs, discover the resting place of Tutankhamun, admire ancient wooden dolls enshrined in tombs, and pay respect to the pharaohs. Tracing major developments between 2700 and 30 BCE, Pocket Genius: Ancient Egypt gives you a glimpse inside the gigantic temples of ancient Egypt, of the regalia of the royalty, of the citizens’ remarkable daily life, and much more. Packed with maps, rich illustrations, and stunning photographs, this children's book chronicles everything from medicines and toys to the houses of ancient Egypt. Pocket Genius: Ancient Egypt comes with bite-sized chunks of text and stunning images that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers.

Download or read book Canyon Dreams written by Michael Powell and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-11-19 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inspiration for the upcoming Netflix film Rez Ball—produced by Lebron James The moving story of a Navajo high school basketball team, its members struggling with the everyday challenges of high school, adolescence, and family, and the great and unique obstacles facing Native Americans living on reservations. Deep in the heart of northern Arizona, in a small and isolated patch of the vast 17.5-million-acre Navajo reservation, sits Chinle High School. Here, basketball is passion, passed from grandparent to parent to child. Rez Ball is a sport for winters where dark and cold descend fast and there is little else to do but roam mesa tops, work, and wonder what the future holds. The town has 4,500 residents and the high school arena seats 7,000. Fans drive thirty, fifty, even eighty miles to see the fast-paced and highly competitive matchups that are more than just games to players and fans. Celebrated Times journalist Michael Powell brings us a narrative of triumph and hardship, a moving story about a basketball team on a Navajo reservation that shows how important sports can be to youths in struggling communities, and the transcendent magic and painful realities that confront Native Americans living on reservations. This book details his season-long immersion in the team, town, and culture, in which there were exhilarating wins, crushing losses, and conversations on long bus rides across the desert about dreams of leaving home and the fear of the same.

Download or read book Pocket Genius Inventions written by DK and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2016-01-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the fascinating world of inventions and technology. From the first tools to the latest gadgets, Pocket Genius: Inventions showcases key inventors and inventions that changed the world from air, space, water, and land transportation to everyday objects in the home, medical tools and aids, plus telescopes, roller coasters, satellites, and robots, and a look at future technologies. Redesigned in paperback, DK's best-selling Pocket Genius series is now available in an engaging compact and economical format that is ideal for both browsing and quick reference for use in school and at home. Catalog entries packed with facts provide at-a-glance information, while locator icons offer immediately recognizable references to aid navigation and understanding, and fact files round off the book with fun facts such as record breakers and timelines. Each pocket-size encyclopedia is filled with facts on subjects ranging from animals to history, cars to dogs, and Earth to space and combines a child-friendly layout with engaging photography and bite-size chunks of text that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers.

Download or read book The Path of a Doer written by David Hieatt and published by . This book was released on 2020-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a pocket guide to helping you to achieve more. To help you understand the ebb and flow of making something happen. For over a decade, David Hieatt has been listening to the world's Doers share their inspiring stories on the Do Lectures stage. In doing so, he found a path that seemed common to all. The Path of a Doer takes us through the simple steps that every person, every project, every business will probably encounter on their way to making stuff happen successfully. It will answer such questions as: should you set yourself an impossible deadline? When are you most likely to fail? Why can daydreaming help you succeed? No matter if you are a student or a CEO, this book is an essential read for anyone who wants to go from 'talker' to 'doer'.

Download or read book Sharks written by DK Publishing and published by DK Children. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume contains facts, figures and pictures of modern day sharks, as well as some extinct species.