Questa serie offre un viaggio immersivo nella storia e nella cultura attraverso autentici materiali di fonte primaria. Ogni volume utilizza un ricco arazzo di fotografie e documenti riprodotti per dare vita al passato in modo vivido. È perfetto per i giovani studenti e le menti curiose desiderose di comprendere diverse epoche da una prospettiva personale. Esplora eventi storici e la vita quotidiana come se fossi stato lì.
Learn how birds' bodies are designed for flight, why wings are different shapes and sizes, how birds evolved from their prehistoric ancestors and which are the world's biggest, smallest, slowest and fastest birds. Discover how and where birds make their nests, why eggs are different colors, how many feathers birds have and what each one is for and how to watch birds and attract them to your garden, and much, much more.
"The Eyewitness Visual Dictionaries differ from the Eyewitness books in that the text is longer and the vocabulary more difficult.... The photographs are outstanding.... The brief text compresses many details into a few sentences, The vocabulary is scholarly...and charts combined with the text give a clear overview of the subject s ". -- RQ
A photo essay introduces the world of plants, including the germination of seeds, plant defenses, and uses of plants
DK Eyewitness Pond & River is an exciting and informative guide to the fascinating natural world of ponds and rivers. Stunning real-life photographs of fish, water beetles, frogs, underwater weeds offer a unique 'eyewitness' view of the natural history of plants and animals that live in and around freshwater habitats. Show your child how a trout develops from its egg, a dragonfly nymph changes into a dragonfly and what plants look like under the water. They'll also discover how to spot the difference between toad spawn and frog spawn, how underwater nests are made and which insects can walk on water. Then use the giant pull-out wall chart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about Ponds & Rivers. Find out more and download amazing clipart images at our associated website.