Seventeen-year-old Aderyn ("Ryn") only cares about two things: her family and her family's graveyard. And right now, both are in dire straits. Since the death of their parents, Ryn and her siblings have been scraping together a meager existence as gravediggers in the remote village of Colbren, which sits at the foot of a harsh and deadly mountain range that was once home to the fae. The problem…
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be in an earthquake, or close to a volcano when it erupts? With lots of flaps to lift, this book takes you on a tour of shaking cities
Explore the wonders of Earth and see how geology is all around us, from nature's materials that are used to build roads and buildings, to the minerals found in your cell phone and drinks can. Witness a volcanic eruption, find out if there is water on Mars, unearth a dinosaur, and meet the geologists and scientists who brought geology to life. Readers can also carry out geology experiments at ho…
Discover the STEM subject of engineering with this children’s book full of photographs and illustrations, fascinating facts, and engaging challenges—from the creators of DKfindout.com, DK’s free online resource for kids. Did you know that engineers designed and built the Pyramids and the iPad? Or that the world’s largest jumbo jet can carry 853 passengers? Find out how!
“Kudengar para tamu menyesap emas cair dari gelas sampanye untuk sarapan.” “Mereka bilang bantal-bantalnya bukan berisi bulu, melainkan pusaran awan—” “Dengar-dengar, tiap malam, kau akan menyeberangi dunia tiga kali—" Hotel legendaris itu hanya mengunjungi satu tempat yang sama sepuluh tahun sekali. Muncul tiba-tiba pada tengah malam dan kembali menghilang pada tengah m…
A great introduction for young children to ever-popular topics, with charming pictures and simple text perfect for reading and talking about with young children. Topics covered include Our World, Space, Science, My Body, Animals, Dinosaurs and Long Ago.
The Greeks have been fighting the Trojans for ten years. They wondered how they will ever storm the wall city of Troy. Then they come up with a clever trick. Find out how the famous Trojan Horse changed the outcome of the war.
Part gothic thriller and part coming-of-age story, Island of Whispers is an original illustrated middle-grade fantasy from award-winning author Frances Hardinge and acclaimed illustrator Emily Gravett about a strange island filled with ghosts and long-buried secrets
What kind of creatures live on trees? How can a tree grow in the sea? Why are leaves green? Lift the flaps to find out the answers and lots more about the amazing world of trees
Why does your hair stick to a balloon? What are fossil fuels made from? Why does ice cream feel cold when we eat it? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! Energy, which features photographs of scientific experiments and illustrative examples of basic energy principles. From the discovery of fire to the development of the nuclear reactor, scientific breakthroughs through…