John Woodward

This encyclopedia for children aged 9-12 is full of beautiful pictures that bring the ocean to life and show its most amazing features. Each concept is broken down clearly, with colourful diagrams describing scientific processes, "wow" facts and graphics to engage and educate curious kids. This ocean book for kids offers: • All aspects of the ocean explained clearly with the help of diagrams, facts, data and images. • A refreshed and updated edition, including a new design and the latest facts and stats on the subject. • An essential reference for children, covering a variety of topics like sea creatures, tsunamis, the seafloor and much more. Take a dip in all the world's waters to experience their incredible diversity. Make a splash in the icy Arctic waters before warming up in the tropical Indian Ocean. Experience the super size of mighty whales compared to swarms of tiny krill. Cast your eyes to the skies to see circling sea birds before diving down to meet mysterious creatures of the deep.

DK's best-selling illustrated encyclopedia series takes you back to the Mesozoic Era, when fearsome dinosaurs roamed the land, sea, and skies. Discover dinosaurs as you've never seen them before through jaw-dropping 3D illustrations in this dinosaur encyclopedia for kids ages 9+. Did you know that Velociraptor had three large "killer claws" on each foot to hunt down prey? Or that the long-necked Diplodocus was as long as three school buses? Can you imagine what a strange life it would be for Saltasaurus with no toes on its front feet? Would you believe that Carcharocles megalodon was an ocean monster with a fearsome bite at least six times stronger than today's great white shark? Knowledge Encyclopedia's clear explanations, illustrations, photographs, and 3D images will engage children in complex subjects. Find yourself transported to the age of dinosaurs and then the Ice Age with this perfect gift for anyone who loves dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures. This all-encompassing dinosaur encyclopedia for kids offers: An impressive collection of facts, charts, timelines, and illustrations exploring the prehistoric world. A visual approach using illustrations, photographs, and extremely detailed 3D CGI images, including the Tyrannosaurus and Pterodactylus. Updates to include the latest dinosaur discoveries and research, including feathered dinosaurs and theories about dinosaur behaviour. Kids can see and read about every type of prehistoric animal in unprecedented detail and with stunning realism. Find out how these fascinating creatures lived, why they died out, and what their fossil traces tell us. This new book in the Knowledge Encyclopedia series is loaded with more than 60 prehistoric creatures, split by era. More in the series Knowledge Encyclopedia Dinosaur! is part of DK's visual and hugely successful Knowledge Encyclopedia series. Complete the collection and dive into the deep with Knowledge Encyclopedia Ocean!, take a trip to the solar system with Knowledge Encyclopedia Space!, and discover mythical stories with Knowledge Encyclopedia Myths and Legends!.

Táto kniha plná ilustrácií ti ukáže úžasný svet dinosaurov a iných prehistorických tvorov. Dozvieš sa, ktorý obor vážil toľko ako 12 slonov a ktorý hrôzostrašný lovec dokázal prehryznúť akúkoľvek pevnú kosť. Ožijú pred tebou podivné zvieratá s rohmi, goliermi, a dokonca aj s perím. Zistíš, kde žili, čím sa živili, ako sa bránili a ešte oveľa viac. V knihe nájdeš vyše 1 000 zaujímavých obrázkov a množstvo fascinujúcich informácií o prehistorických formách života.

Go on an illustrated journey through nature’s unseen habitats in this kids’ book about life under the earth. Teeming with animal life, this book shows how life on Earth is interconnected and thriving in more places than you might think! Children aged 7-11 will be fascinated by what goes on under their feet, learning about the incredible diversity of life on planet Earth. Life Underground takes children on an illustrated journey into the world’s most amazing underground habitats, from warm Arctic warrens to sandy desert dens. Explore the different communities of animals and plants that live under the Earth, from the succulent soil of an Australian forest to the hard ground at the icy north. Find out how animals and plants are adapted to their environment and how they interact with their surroundings and each other. This nature book for children offers: - Material that supports the science curriculum in schools up to Key Stage 2 – perfect for nature-loving children aged 7–11, and reluctant readers. - A look at Earth’s major underground habitats and shows the animals that live there. - Beautifully detailed panoramic artworks show each underground scene teeming with life, with burrowing animals placed around the edge of the page for readers to find in the illustration. This illustrated guide lets children tunnel into a world of wildlife and explore different habitats, whilst teaching about different animal species and where they live. Details are drawn out from the artwork so that each habitat is easy to follow, making this the ideal nature book to have on your shelf.

Take a tour through Earth's most amazing habitats and discover the astonishing variety of life on our planet. From forests and ocean to deserts and the frozen Poles, explore Earth's major ecosystems and the different communities of animals and plants that live in each one. Illustrated in incredible detail with CGI images, children aged 7-11 will pore over the pages of this breathtaking visual journey through Earth's incredible ecosystems. Dip beneath the sunlit surface of the Coral Sea to discover a reef bursting with life. Voyage to the frozen north to find out which animals survive on the icy Arctic tundra. See the sunrise over the Sonoran Desert in spring as this arid landscape bursts into bloom. Find out how animals and plants are adapted to their environment and how they interact with their surroundings and each other, from a teeming tropical rainforest to the hostile conditions of a high mountain peak or the icy Poles. This incredible nature book for children features: - 14 stunning double-page CGI illustrations, each showcasing a different habitat from across the world, from the Arctic to Australia. - Details from the main scene are pulled out and placed around the edges of the page for readers to find in the illustration and to give extra information. - All of Earth's major habitats and the animals and plants that live there. - A lively and engaging introduction text guides the reader through each habitat, and draws out details from the artwork. Habitats of the World is for anyone fascinated by the incredible diversity of life on Earth, perfect for children and parents to read together. Packed full of natural wonders and iconic animal species, this book shows how life on Earth is interconnected and knitted together in a delicate balance.

Táto kniha plná ilustrácií ti ukáže úžasný svet dinosaurov a iných prehistorických tvorov. Dozvieš sa, ktorý obor vážil toľko ako 12 slonov a ktorý hrôzostrašný lovec dokázal prehryznúť akúkoľvek pevnú kosť. Ožijú pred tebou podivné zvieratá s rohmi, goliermi, a dokonca aj s perím. Zistíš, kde žili, čím sa živili, ako sa bránili a ešte oveľa viac. V knihe nájdeš vyše 1 000 zaujímavých obrázkov a množstvo fascinujúcich informácií o prehistorických formách života.

Travel back in time and watch the incredible story of life on Earth unfold. Life Through Time explores the origins of species that still exist today in early fish, amphibians, birds, reptiles, and mammals. It takes readers through the years of dinosaurs and megafauna up to the appearance of our first human ancestors around six million years ago, to the evolution of hunter-gathering Homo sapiens in the Ice Age and the first civilizations. Perfect for children and parents to read together and discover the incredible story of life on our planet. Open the book and let the 700-million-year journey begin!

Anne Stokes is a phenomenally popular artist in the field of gothic and magical fantasy, with fans all over the world. Her roots in design and illustration have led to supremely well-crafted paintings that have been licensed for use on all manner of merchandise and her followers eagerly await each new piece. This long-overdue book showcases Anne's oeuvre in all its glory, accompanied by illuminating text about Anne and her inspirations, techniques and processes. The book is divided into thematic sections covering the full range of subjects that she has portrayed: her early work (like that for Dungeons & Dragons), the dark and the gothic, dragons, unicorns, fairies, mermaids and all that is mystical and magical. From the dark allure of Summon the Reaper to the opalescent beauty of Stargazer, this is a real treat for all fans and anyone who loves fantasy and stunning art in general.

Úžasné digitálne ilustrácie vám ukážu svet zvierat v úplne novom svetle. Stretnete sa so všetkými typmi zvierat od drobnej perloočky po ohromného vráskavca obrovského. Objavíte fascinujúce detaily – od trblietavých šupiniek na motýlích krídlach cez drsné hrany tigrích zubov až po jedový osteň vtákopyska. Dozviete sa, ako tučniaky chránia svoje mláďatá, prečo chameleóny menia farbu aj ako navzájom komunikujú mravce.