Download or read book Natural Wonders of the World written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover Earth's most beautiful and fascinating natural landmarks. From the spectacular granite domes of Yosemite to the reefs of the Bahama Banks and the ice sheets of the Antarctic, this is an unparalleled survey of the world's natural treasures. From the Rocky Mountains to the Great barrier Reef and everything in between, Natural Wonders of the World combines breathtaking landscape photography and illustrations with 3-D terrain models and other explanatory artworks to reveal what lies beneath the surface and explain the geological processes to show how the features were formed. Plants and animals that inhabit each environment are also included, making Natural Wonders of the World a complete celebration of our world. Produced in association with the Smithsonian Institution.
Download or read book The Wonders of Nature written by Ben Hoare and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uncover awe-inspiring stories behind the natural world with this nature book for curious kids aged 6-8. The world is filled with curious objects such as amazing rocks and minerals, microscopic life, plants, animals and more. The wonders of wildlife are so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn! The Wonders of Nature 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 100 remarkable items from the natural world, from orchids to opals and lichens to lizards and so much more! Each plant, animal, and rock is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images. The storybook descriptions let you discover the myths and legends surrounding both organisms and gemstones, as well as key facts about their natural history. Find out how the prowling jaguar uses spots to avoid being spotted, why a sticky sundew means big trouble for insects, and what on Earth a radiolarian is. This beautiful treasury lets you find the things that interest you and uncover new favourites along the way. With reference pages packed with information you’ll go away knowing something you didn’t before, and you’ll return time and again. The Wonders of Nature 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 100 minerals, plants, and animals each with a stunning photographs and illustrations - Reveal fun facts in visual index guides that provide key reference information - Uncover captivating information on the natural history and mythology of a variety of nature’s wonders 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 The Wonder’s of Nature 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 Nature’s Treasures or let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life.
Download or read book Wonders written by Rhonda Rubenstein and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2018-08-07 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nature is full of fleeting wonders. This breathtaking collection of nature photography reveals rare creatures, transports us to distant landscapes, and captures uncommon moments of drama and beauty in the natural world. From a heart-pounding shot of the Wildebeest Migration to a glimpse of the elusive Pampas cat, each image tells a story about the diversity and grandeur of life on earth. Bold, surprising, and jaw-droppingly beautiful, these photographs are all winners of the California Academy of Sciences' BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition. With more than 100 photographs and captions explaining the scientific phenomena and photographic techniques behind each picture, this book will captivate nature lovers, science enthusiasts, photographers, and adventurers.
Download or read book Oregon My Oregon written by Photo Cascadia and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Oregon contains multitudes, for this is a state that spans a tremendous range of people, cultures, and terrains. It’s a range that this book seeks to illuminate, along with Oregon’s spectacularly beautiful and varied landscape." —Nicholas D. Kristof, from the foreword Oregon is a big, beautiful state filled with mountains, valleys, deserts, cities, towns, an amazing coastline, and much more. From the high desert of Central Oregon and the scenic vistas of the Columbia River Gorge to awe-inspiring Crater Lake and the forest and farms of the Willamette Valley, its natural wonders abound. In Oregon, My Oregon, the award-winning team of photographers at Photo Cascadia have captured this magical place in a stunning book that will be embraced by locals and visitors alike. Oregon, My Oregon includes a foreword by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and former Oregonian Nicholas Kristof, who captures the breadth and beauty of the state and this must-have book.
Download or read book Reader s Digest Natural Wonders of the World written by Richard L. Scheffel and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The alphabetical format takes the reader from the depths of Switzerland's Aar Gorge to the craggy summit of the Zugspitze, high in the Bavarian Alps.
Download or read book An Anthology of Intriguing Animals written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-10-02 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reveal the stories behind your favourite creatures with this awe-inspiring animal book for curious kids aged 6-8. The animal kingdom is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. An Anthology of Intriguing Animals is a stunning animal encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information, little learners will be captivated as they discover the facts, stories and myths behind their favourite animals. Whether it’s where the slow-motion sloth lives, how the plodding pangolin protects itself from predators, or which animal the Ancient Egyptians thought rolled the Sun across the sky, children can learn all sorts of fun animal facts from the storybook descriptions. This beautiful modern bestiary lets you find the animals that interest you and uncover new favourites along the way. From tigers and chameleons to wolves and owls there’s an animal for everyone in this compendium of creatures. Each type of animal is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images. The engaging storybook-style descriptions and simple text shed a light on the wonders of wildlife and array of animals, perfect for children aged 6-8 to love and explore for hours on end. Celebrate your child’s curiosity as they: - Explore detailed photographs and striking illustrations of animals around the world - Reveal fun facts and myths about a wide range of animals - Uncover more than 100 animals, each with stunning images and captivating information. This animal encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of storybook style text with out of this world illustrations which makes it a fantastic animal book for children who are obsessed with the animal kingdom. 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 diversity of the animal kingdom whilst uncovering: -Stunning Jacket Detail: gold foil, holographic foil & metallic gold edges -Stunning 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 An Anthology of Intriguing Animals 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.
Download or read book Atlas of Adventures written by Rachel Williams and published by Wide Eyed Editions. This book was released on 2015-08-06 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set your spirit of adventure free with this lavishly illustrated trip around the world. Whether you're visiting the penguins of Antarctica, joining the Carnival in Brazil, or a canoe safari down the Zambezi River, this book brings together more than 100 activities and challenges to inspire armchair adventurers of any age. Find hundreds of things to spot and learn new facts about every destination. With epic adventures from the four corners of the globe and discoveries to be made on your own doorstep, this book will inspire you to set off on your own journey of discovery. - See more at: http://quartoknows.com/books/9781847806956/Atlas-of-Adventures.html#sthash.kfeVPl0u.dpuf
Download or read book Wonder Walkers written by Micha Archer and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-03-30 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Caldecott Honor winner! Micha Archer's gorgeous, detailed collages give readers a fresh outlook on the splendors of nature. When two curious kids embark on a "wonder walk," they let their imaginations soar as they look at the world in a whole new light. They have thought-provoking questions for everything they see: Is the sun the world's light bulb? Is dirt the world's skin? Are rivers the earth's veins? Is the wind the world breathing? I wonder . . . Young readers will wonder too, as they ponder these gorgeous pages and make all kinds of new connections. What a wonderful world indeed!
Download or read book Natural Wonders written by Edwin Tenney Brewster and published by Alpha Edition. This book was released on 2022-11-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Natural Wonders, has been considered an important book throughout the human history. So that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. The whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. This book is not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.
Download or read book Winged Wonders written by Meeg Pincus and published by Sleeping Bear Press. This book was released on 2020-03-15 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For decades, as the monarch butterflies swooped through every year like clockwork, people from Canada to the United States to Mexico wondered, "Where do they go?" In 1976 the world learned the answer: after migrating thousands of miles, the monarchs roost by the millions in an oyamel grove in Central Mexico's mountains. But who solved this mystery? Was it the scientist or the American adventurer? The citizen scientists or the teacher or his students? Winged Wonders shows that the mystery could only be solved when they all worked as a team--and reminds readers that there's another monarch mystery today, one that we all must work together to solve.
Download or read book This Pretty Planet written by Tom Chapin and published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the touching song “This Pretty Planet” by Tom Chapin and John Forster, this hopeful and whimsically illustrated picture book celebrates the pretty planet we call home. Winds blow. Tides flow. Shooting stars descend. Our lives begin, middle, and end on This pretty planet. From icy tundras to sandy beaches, lush forests to tall mountains, this exuberant picture book journeys around the globe and presents the natural wonders of the planet with a contagious sense of awe and whimsy. Young readers will get lost in the detailed illustrations as the narration serves as a gentle reminder of why we must care for and protect our pretty planet.
Download or read book Picture Book of Puppies written by Mighty Oak Books and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-29 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This calming picture book offers self-empowerment, hope, and dignity to people with dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, or those rehabilitating after a stroke. Share the relaxing pleasures with a loved one of flipping through high quality, colorful images of the cutest puppies. Seeing these beautiful photos can spark conversation or reminiscence, reinforcing a sense of self and identity. Rekindle the love of books for elderly readers with this book of adorable pictures of young dogs. Connect to a Loved One Set a positive mood for interaction with full-color, high quality photos Quiet and calm activity, especially for afternoon and evening hours Reassuring Therapeutic images reduce anxiety and offer stress relief No mention of dementia, memory loss, or anything that could cause stress or embarrassment No Text The only text is on the title page Pictures only allow for greater possibilities of interpretations, recollections, and associations Memory Stimulation Images are a powerful opportunity for association and reminiscence Comfortable to hold Lightweight soft cover 6x9 inches 41 pages Helpful Tips for Caregivers Sit beside your loved-one in a quiet area with no distractions Avoid shadows or reflections on the pages Provide a pillow on your loved-one's lap to support their hands and the book Allow your loved one to turn the pages when possible. This allows them to control the pace for engagement and reminiscence. Use activities for elderly people with dementia in a group or care setting to bring individuals together and as an entertaining activity that helps combat boredom or depression. More Products for People with Dementia Picture Book of Psalms- Best Seller! Coloring Book of Psalms- New! Picture Book of Gospels Picture Book of Proverbs Picture Book of Hymns Picture Book of Birds Picture Book of Sunsets Picture Book of Oceans Picture Book of Flowers Picture Book of Landscapes Picture Book of Lakes
Download or read book Most of the Better Natural Things in the World written by Dave Eggers and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this picture book with minimal text, a tiger with a chair on its back wanders across the different but beautiful landscapes of the Earth, from an Alpine lake to the tundra.
Download or read book The Picture Book of Mothers written by Sunny Books and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-03 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christmas is coming, and it can be difficult to find a gift for your mother or other woman in your life who's suffering from dementia. You'd like to give her something that will capture her attention, engage her mind, and encourage peaceful interaction at the same time it says, "I love you." This book may be what you're looking for. It contains full-page photos of happy, loving mothers engaging with their children. On the page opposite each photo is a heartwarming quote about motherhood in large print. While many dementia patients have difficulty with short-term memory, memories of the distant past are more accessible. These photos and quotes may inspire them to talk about their own memories of motherhood and the children they love. Families, caregivers, and assisted living staff can share this book with the people they care for. It is also an excellent activity for seniors with Parkinson's disease or recovering from a stroke. Seniors with eyesight or strength challenges who find it difficult to hold a heavy book or read long paragraphs of text will also enjoy this book. At Sunny Street Books, we design books specifically for seniors with dementia. They're lightweight yet high-quality, adult in nature, with nothing to distract your loved one from their enjoyment of the photos and the short quotes that accompany them. FEATURES * Beautiful Content This book is filled with carefully-curated, full-color, high-resolution photos of loving mothers interacting with their children. * Minimal Text The only text included in the book consists of short, heartwarming quotes about motherhood. All text is large print for easy readability. * Manageable Size This is a 40-page, 6" x 9" softcover that's comfortable to hold and easy to tuck into a bag. * High Quality The quality of this book's cover and its interior design are indistinguishable from books created for other readers. Just because a book is simple and uncomplicated doesn't mean it has to be unattractive, unprofessional, or childish. * Discreet Packaging At no time is anything mentioned about Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or any other challenges the reader might be facing. This book can be given to your loved one without fear that they might feel embarrassed or offended. NOTES FOR CAREGIVERS * Sit beside your loved one in a quiet place that is free of distractions. * Allow them to hold the book if possible, and also turn the pages, which will enable them to become more engaged in the book. * Put a pillow in their lap to support the book as you thumb through it together. * Leave this book in an accessible place to allow your loved one to pick it up on their own when you're not there. Click on "Sunny Street Books" at the top of this page beneath the title of the book for links to all the books we publish: The Picture Book of Birds The Picture Book of Natural Wonders The Picture Book of Gardens The Picture Book of Butterflies The Picture Book of Movie Stars The Picture Book of Cats The Picture Book of Dogs The Picture Book of Bible Verses The Picture Book of Flowers The Picture Book of Beaches The Picture Book of Horses The Picture Book of Quilting The Picture Book of Baby Animals The Picture Book of Kids and Animals The Picture Book of American Patriotism
Download or read book Nature s Wonders written by Alejandro Algarra and published by B.E.S. Publishing. This book was released on 2018-03 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is thunder? How do plants eat? What's a fossil? How do crickets chirp? Why do some animals sleep all winter? Find lots of fascinating information and see many beautiful full-color illustrations on the climate, the Earth, the sea, and more.
Download or read book Wonders of the Annamites written by Eric Losh and published by . This book was released on 2016-11-17 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Wonders of the Annamites" takes readers on a journey through one of the wildest and most biodiverse parts of the world¿a range of rugged mountains bordering Laos and Vietnam known as the Annamites. Relatively unexplored until recent decades, the Annamites are now a hotspot for wildlife discoveries new to science. This is the first children's book to focus exclusively on the animal wonders of this little known region. The story follows a local father, daughter and son on a trek to visit their grandmother in this ancient, almost mystical, mountain landscape. Join them as they journey along rivers and through bamboo, up rocky cliffs and down into steamy tropical forests¿and discover a wondrous world of wildlife along the way. Learn about the rare and recently discovered animal species restricted to the Annamites such as the Saola, White-Cheeked Gibbon, Crested Argus, Red-Shanked Douc and other incredible iconic species of Southeast Asia.
Download or read book The Picture Book of Bible Verses written by Sunny Street Books and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-24 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautiful picture book with large print text is designed for people with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. If someone you love is finding it difficult or frustrating to read books but they still enjoy the calm, relaxing pleasure of turning the pages, this book is for them. This book can also be enjoyed by seniors with memory, eyesight, or strength challenges who find it difficult to hold a heavy book or read long paragraphs of text. Thumbing through this picture book with a loved one who has Alzheimer's or dementia is an activity that is calming at the same time it encourages interaction. FEATURES - Beautiful Content. This book is filled with carefully-curated, full-color, high-resolution photos that illustrate soothing and inspirational Bible verses. - Minimal d104. The text in this book consists of short Bible verses in large print. - Manageable Size. This is a 40-page, 6" x 9" softcover that's comfortable to hold and easy to tuck into a bag. - High Quality. The quality of this book's cover and its interior design are indistinguishable from books created for other readers. Just because the content of a book is simple and uncomplicated doesn't mean it has to be unattractive or childish. - Discreet Packaging. At no time is anything mentioned about Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or any other challenges the reader might be facing. This book can be given as a gift without fear that the recipient might feel embarrassed or offended, and the reader can feel comfortable sharing it with a friend. Look for these other titles in our Picture Book series featuring beautiful, high-quality images and minimal or no text: The Picture Book of Dogs The Picture Book of Cats The Picture Book of Birds The Picture Book of Gardens The Picture Book of Butterflies The Picture Book of Movie Stars The Picture Book of Natural Wonders The Picture Book of Christmas
