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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.--
2) Castles
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This children's history book has everything you need to know about medieval castles, including knights, jousting, sieges, drawbridges, and forts. Learn about castle design, from the earliest motte and bailey styles to stone fortresses and beautiful castles in Japan and India.
3) Vikings
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DK findout! Vikings is packed with surprising facts and amazing pictures of these medieval adventurers -- Back cover.
4) Dinosaurs
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Pub. Date
2016
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Supporting STEM-based learning, this fact-filled book for dinosaur lovers ages 6–9 is the ultimate guide to all sorts of long-lost creatures from across the globe, entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits on everything from Triceratops to Stegosaurus.
When did dinosaurs die out? What does a Pachycephalosaurus look like and how
6) Solar system
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Pub. Date
2016.
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Introduces the solar system, discussing the planets, space exploration, and what is beyond its borders.
8) Bugs
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Pub. Date
2017.
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Provides information on the world of insects, describing the origins and spread of arthropods, the anatomy and major characteristics of different types, their behavior, and how scientists study them.
9) Coding
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Pub. Date
2017.
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"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.
10) Human body
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Pub. Date
2017.
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From gooey gastric juices to our amazing brains, and everything in the human body in-between, this book will give kids the knowledge they want about how our bodies work. DK findout! Human Body explains the complex systems like digestion that keep us ticking over, and will satisfy any budding biologist.
12) Energy
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Pub. Date
2018.
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Introduces the concept of energy, describing the difference between potential and kinetic energy and detailing such types as heat, sound, light, chemical energy, and electricity.
13) Robots
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Pub. Date
2018
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"Find out how and why robots are made, how they help humans now, and how they will help us in the future. Discover how computers develop and build robots, and how engineers design robots with very specific capabilities, be it walking, jumping, exploring Mars, or defusing explosives."--Provided by publisher.
14) Universe
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Pub. Date
2018.
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"Children will find out about the universe, our solar system, observations of the starry skies, and the mind-blowing wonders of outer space. rom 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...
15) World War I
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Pub. Date
2018.
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Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI, findout! dicusses the build-up to the war, along with battles, history, technology, and more.
16) Big Cats
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Pub. Date
2019.
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Find out how big cats hunt, learn about cat myths and legends, discover where big cats live, and how they move. Packed with information, photographs, and colorful illustrations.
17) Birds
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Pub. Date
2019.
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Meet incredible birds - from eagles, owls, and parrots, to hummingbirds, penguins, and birds of paradise - in this children's book full of photographs and illustrations, fascinating facts, and engaging challenges. 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.
18) Space travel
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Pub. Date
2019.
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Presents information about space exploration, astronauts, and the first moon landing, discussing such topics as the space race, space tourism, space careers, and the future of space travel.
19) Climate change
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Pub. Date
2020.
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Examines the worldwide climate change crisis, covering such topics as humankind's effect on climate, key figures in climate activism, and what readers can do to prevent further damaging changes.
20) Oceans
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Pub. Date
2020.
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"This book will teach children about the incredible oceans and seas that cover around seventy percent of our world. Dive in with amazing illustrations, discover how we can protect our oceans, and stock up on facts to amaze your friends. Packed with information, photographs, and colorful illustrations, DKfindout! Oceans is a beautiful compendium of ocean life, from the Pacific to the Atlantic. DKfindout! Oceans introduces creatures great and small,...