Space is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. The Mysteries of the Universe is a stunning space encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information, little learners will be captivated as they journey through the vastness of the Universe. From planets and asteroids to black holes and galaxies, every page of this enthralling space book reveals the secrets behind more than 100 celestial objects, and will inspire youngsters as they journey through the vastness of the Universe. Each celestial body is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images.

Get ready to explore fun facts and exciting new scientific discoveries as this best-selling picture book will illuminate imaginations and spark curious minds to explore the vastness of space. The engaging storybook-style descriptions and simple text shed a light on facts, myths, and key discoveries about the universe, perfect for children aged 6-8 to explore the wonders of our solar system and beyond.

Celebrate your child's curiosity as they:

- Explore Beautiful illustrations and incredible photography that showcase the mysteries of space.
- Reveal Engaging storybook-style descriptions that explain key discoveries about the universe
- Uncover 100 remarkable objects in the cosmos.

This space encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of storybook style text with out of this world illustrations which makes it a fantastic space book for children who can't get enough of the solar system. Encourage early learners 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 whilst 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

Mysteries of the Universe 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.

Pura Belpré Illustrator Award Honor - American Library Association (ALA)

A fascinating bilingual picture book biography of Peruvian archaeologist and national icon Julio C. Tello, who unearthed Peru's ancient cultures and fostered pride in the country's Indigenous history.

Growing up in the late 1800s, Julio Tello, an Indigenous boy, spent time exploring the caves and burial grounds in the foothills of the Peruvian Andes. Nothing scared Julio, not even the ancient human skulls he found. His bravery earned him the boyhood nickname Sharuko, which means brave in Quechua, the language of the Native people of Peru.

At the age of twelve, Julio moved to Lima to continue his education. While in medical school, he discovered an article about the skulls he had found. The skulls had long ago been sent to Lima to be studied by scientists. The article renewed Julio's interest in his ancestry, and he decided to devote his medical skills to the study of Peru's Indigenous history.

Over his lifetime, Julio Tello made many revolutionary discoveries at archaeological sites around Peru, and he worked to preserve the historical treasures he excavated. He showed that Peru's Indigenous cultures had been established thousands of years ago, disproving the popular belief that Peruvian culture had been introduced more recently from other countries. He fostered pride in his country's Indigenous ancestry, making him a hero to all Peruvians. Because of the brave man once known as Sharuko, people around the world today know of Peru's long history and its living cultural legacy.

Marvel at the breathtaking photography showcasing flora and fauna in the most incredible, intricate detail in this nature-packed guide for children aged 9+. This unputdownable book is a guaranteed favorite for animal lovers, nature enthusiasts, and budding wildlife experts everywhere.

This impressive nature book for kids offers:

- An exciting nature guide, organized by the different types; the basics of life, micro-organisms and fungi, plants, simple animals, invertebrates, reptiles, birds, mammals, and entire ecosystems.
- A focus on bright and annotated images, with text completely stripped back.
- A breakdown of how nature and wildlife works, with exciting facts and detailed diagrams.

From ants to elephants, the animal kingdom is explored and explained in this extraordinary encyclopedia that puts you at the heart of the action. See the tiny spines on a stinging nettle, and observe the secret suckers on an iguana's feet. The mysteries of the natural world are displayed with cross-sections, macro, and electron microscope images.

Join Bear and his best friend Bird, as they embark on their next exciting adventure as the forest turns to snow and ice and they must prepare for their winter sleep. Children aged 3-5 will love to spy through peep-through holes that lead you through the book and into the freezing forest.

With captivating and comical illustrations by the popular artist and author Jonny Lambert, this book will delight toddlers and those who are already fans of Jonny's Bear and Bird board books.

A heart-warming story for kids to enjoy, this pretty picture book features:

- 24 captivating pages within a chunky and easy-to-hold storybook.
- Beautiful illustrations bringing all the key characters to life.
- Easy-to-read text and important vocabulary words to encourage early-learning.
- An engaging story with a strong underlying message.

Children will love following Bear and Bird on their adventure through the freezing forest. Armed with winter warmers, the curious duo and their pals set off on a snowy trail and discover all sorts of wintery secrets along the way. Engaging Can you spot? panels encourage little ones to search for winter finds in the scenes, including shooting stars, snowflakes, and pine cones.

At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here?

Renowned illustrator Jonny Lambert also brings you Bear and Bird: Learn to Share, Try, Try Again and Make Friends, a series of beautifully illustrated story books teaching young readers that sharing is caring!

When scientist Heather Lynch came across a satellite image of the Antarctic Peninsula's remote Danger Islands streaked with pink, she knew exactly what she was looking at. . . .

Poop--guano, to be more specific--and a lot of it. The culprit, she suspected, was a previously unnoticed colony of penguins. A big one. And their favorite food appeared to be pink krill. For a closer look, Heather built a team for an expedition to the Danger Islands, an area notorious for its unpredictable sea ice. Their mission was to count the penguins, determine how long ago the colony was established, and make a case for protecting their habitat from overfishing and other threats. Penguins are particularly important to study because, as indicator species, they can alert scientists to issues affecting the larger ecosystem. Join Heather and her team on a fascinating exploration of these remote islands as they discover a supercolony home to one of the world's largest populations of Adélie penguins. Features team photos from the expedition!

Learn the funny and fascinating story of Charles Darwin and the groundbreaking discoveries that resulted from his love of the humble worm in this hilarious, illustrated children's book.

*2024 Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List*
*2024 Cooperative Children's Book Center Choice*
*2023 Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Year*
*2023 Science Friday Best Science Book For Kids Selection*
*2023 Book Riot Must-Read Picture Book*
*2023 Amazon Top 20 Children's Books of 2023: Ages 6-8*
*2023 Smithsonian Magazine Top 10 Children's Books of 2023*

Charles Darwin is widely known for his Origin of Species book, yet Darwin had another great love, and that was for worms.

Told for the first time for children, this is the silly and fascinating true story of how Charles Darwin came to discover that the humble earthworm is the most important species on our planet.

Darwin suspected worms were special but his scientist friends laughed at him. In a quest to find out the worms' special talent, Darwin played the bassoon to the worms to see if they could hear, laid out a picnic treasure hunt for them to see how well they could smell, among many other bizarre but entirely true experiments.

But so far Darwin didn't find anything extra special about worms. Until, one day he realized that worms do have a superpower. They POOP! Without their life-sustaining, nutrient-rich poop, there would be no plants and no animals on earth.

Darwin's 40 years studying worms is still essential to our understanding of worms today, and ever since, scientists have taken him VERY seriously, and never again laughed at his love of worms.

The story of Darwin and the worms not only centers around the perennially brilliant subject of poop, it:

• Teaches children about a key historic figure, the food cycle, and deductive scientific thinking.
• Is also a heartwarming story of the triumph of a zany underdog who won't let bullies get in the way of his love for worms.
• Is told in a humorous and engaging way, with nonfiction information on each page to help educate alongside the story.
• Features charming and humorous full-color illustrations.

Curious minds will love this fact-filled, laugh-out-loud book.

When journalist Laura Krantz discovered that her long-lost cousin, Grover Krantz, a distinguished anthropologist and professor at Washington State University, had devoted much of his career to the search for Bigfoot, she couldn't quite believe it. A natural skeptic and a strong believer in facts, Krantz decided to conduct her own quest for the most famous and elusive mythical creature.

The Search for Sasquatch takes readers through the big guy's fun, fascinating, and complex world, posing the question: Could Bigfoot be out there? Exploring the gray area between myth and science, Krantz takes readers on a strange, surreal, and surprising hunt for the fabled Sasquatch--showing us how to challenge our gut assumptions and open our minds to new possibilities, to think critically, and to use the scientific method along the way. The Search for Sasquatch asks readers to evaluate the evidence it presents and make up their own minds, all the while considering why Bigfoot might be important--even if we don't find him.

When journalist Laura Krantz discovered that her long-lost cousin, Grover Krantz, a distinguished anthropologist and professor at Washington State University, had devoted much of his career to the search for Bigfoot, she couldn't quite believe it. A natural skeptic and a strong believer in facts, Krantz decided to conduct her own quest for the most famous and elusive mythical creature.

The Search for Sasquatch takes readers through the big guy's fun, fascinating, and complex world, posing the question: Could Bigfoot be out there? Exploring the gray area between myth and science, Krantz takes readers on a strange, surreal, and surprising hunt for the fabled Sasquatch--showing us how to challenge our gut assumptions and open our minds to new possibilities, to think critically, and to use the scientific method along the way. The Search for Sasquatch asks readers to evaluate the evidence it presents and make up their own minds, all while considering why Bigfoot might be important--even if we don't find him.
Includes Color Illustrations

Join Bear and his best friend Bird as they enjoy a day out by the sea. The tide is in, so their plan to build sandcastles is put on hold. Luckily, Bird has another idea - the two friends become beach detectives and discover all sorts of hidden secrets along the seashore. With captivating illustrations by popular artist Jonny Lambert, and delightful rhyming text, this picture book for children aged 3-5 is sure to amuse its little readers.

This heartwarming picture book for children offers:

• Beautiful illustrations bringing all the key characters to life.
• Easy-to-read text and important vocabulary words to encourage early learning.
• A large and sturdy format that is easy for children to hold.
• A playful storyline with a strong underlying message.

At DK, we believe in the power of discovery.

So why stop there?

Renowned illustrator Jonny Lambert also brings you Bear and Bird: Learn to Share, Bear and Bird: Try, Try Again and Bear and Bear and Bird: Make Friends, beautifully-illustrated storybooks that set to teach young readers that sharing is caring.

Join the fun today!

Jonny Lambert's Bear and Bird Explore the Seashore is a fun story and a beach nature guide. With captivating illustrations and Can you spot? panels, children can have fun looking out for different objects and wilderness on the beach.

This interactive search-and-find story for kids offers:

- Can-you-spot activities and peepholes to identify beach finds in different scenes.
- Beautiful illustrations by popular artist Johnny Lambert.
- Engaging text narrating each beach scene and bringing illustrations to life.

This fun-to-share story for parents and children follows Bear and Bird as they spot an array of exciting finds! Children can enjoy the interactive element of spotting the crabs, shells and fish in each scene in this beach search and find adventure.

At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here?

Renowned illustrator Jonny Lambert also brings you Bear and Bird: Learn to Share, Bear and Bird: Try, Try Again and Bear and Bird: Make Friends, beautifully illustrated storybooks that set to teach young readers that sharing is caring!

Kick-start your future genius

Tinker Toddlers is a series designed to introduce first nonfiction emerging STEM concepts to babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

What is artificial, and what is intelligence?

From the award-winning Tinker Toddlers series, Artificial Intelligence for Kids is a great way to introduce basic concepts about the meaning of intelligence and also the different types of artificial intelligence.

The vibrant, beautiful, and visually stimulating illustrations with easy to understand text encourage the child's sense of wonder and curiosity (and might stimulate your senses too)

Told with 2 levels of learning:

Level 1: Black text for baby basics

Level 2: Purple text for early learning, those ready to read, and beyond

Great addition to homeschool curriculum for preschoolers, kindergarten, or to any classroom library.

• Glossary to expand your learner's vocabulary and understanding with simple science definitions
• Stimulating questions and a prompted drawing activity for continued engagement
• Inviting font that is large, clear, and color-coordinated for easy digestion of material

Other Astronomy, Computer Science and Technology Picture Books for Kids in the series:

• Mars for Kids
• The Solar System for Kids
• ABCs of The Solar System and Beyond
• Neural Networks for Kids
• Machine Learning for Kids
• ABCs of Machine Learning

What readers have to say about the series:

Big concepts in a well-explained book - I love the complexity and also the simplicity of this book. It is an excellent way to introduce my kids to advanced science topics in an age-appropriate manner. The drawings are so cute. I am thrilled with this purchase. - ACS

Must read - These books make great gifts and great discoveries in the classroom. - Raman Bhasin

Beautiful treatment of a complex topic - This book was a delightful surprise. As someone who teaches young kids about computer science, I expected this to be stilted and/or boring but it was lovely and engaging It's a great intro to an important topic. - Stephanie Hosford

New topic written in easy fun manner - Incredible way for parents to share with their child a relevant and upcoming topic of machine learning in a fun way. - John Ngui

Simply easy for the child to grasp scientific concepts A fun way to learn - I believe that the collection is a great way to introduce these topics to our children, these topics will help them better understand the world of science and technology that they are growing up in - Angela K.

An Extremely Engaging Book for Curious Minds - Sakshi

Kind, gentle, and engaging early introduction to big topics- Yuri

Useful beyond its intended scope - It would actually (and unfortunately) be quite helpful to use these pages in a PowerPoint to explain neural networks to adults. - MP

Must Buy What a great addition to Kids' STEM collection - The author does a great job of simplifying the concept so a toddler can understand. I recommend this book if you wish to expose your kids to the top technology of today and the future. - Amitoj Gill

Wondering where science started and how scientists solve centuries-old mysteries? Inside this science book, you'll find:

- Each main topic features a discovery or breakthrough presented as an illustrated story.
- Real-world examples of modern science and technology bring the story up to date, and make each topic relevant.
- Occasional timeline spreads reveal how scientific ideas have evolved.
- Try it out boxes show readers how to carry out hands-on science activities at home or at school.
- Amazing facts and stories keep the tone light and entertaining.
- Timeline spreads show scientific development in a specific field over the ages.

Discover the amazing humans who challenged the thinking of their time and put their lives at risk to learn about everything on the planet -- and in space! Understand why science matters so much, and the incredible places it will take us in the future. This illustrated science reference guide will intrigue and inspire children ages 9-12 to love science, and to marvel at the world around them.

Students will learn how science is practical and applicable to the real world, and helps to solve everyday problems through the stories and discoveries of notable scientists. The easy-to-follow format explores the origins of science and answers important questions like how the universe started, how to build a pyramid, how to save a life, how to capture lightning and even how to live on Mars. The answers and stories in this scientific book will change the way children think about science forever!

DK's What's the Point? series is packed with surprising facts, tales of ingenuity and endeavor, and beautiful, unique illustrations. Each book in the series includes crazy facts, quizzes and puzzles. Look out for What's the Point of Maths? to encourage young students to find fun in their math homework!

Uncover the secrets of the Titanic in this fascinating exploration for kids 8 to 12

If you're interested in the incredible story of the R.M.S. Titanic, this book helps you dive even deeper. Start with the details that explain why the ship was so famous even before it sank, then discover the secrets that are still resting at the bottom of the ocean today.

Become an investigator as you dig into mysteries like why it took so long for help to arrive while the Titanic was sinking and what made it so difficult for scientists to find the wreckage. As you sail through the story, watch out for the detective figure who pops up every time there is a clue on the page that will help you solve the mystery of the Titanic.

• Experience life at sea--Read the true stories of the ship's passengers, and learn where they slept, what they ate, and even what they did for fun while onboard.
• Uncover the truth--Photos, illustrations, and diagrams help you explore the scientific techniques that researchers used to locate the wreck of the Titanic and reconstruct what happened to it.
• Form your own hypothesis--Determine if different factors like the weather, the ship's construction, and poor communication among the crew could have contributed to the fatal voyage.

Immerse yourself in the history and science behind the famous story of the Titanic.

When you find something strange and wonderful, do you put it in your pocket? Meet nine scientists who, as kids, explored the great outdoors and collected treasures seedpods, fossils, worms, and more. Observing, sorting, and classifying their finds taught these kids scientific skills--and sometimes led to groundbreaking discoveries. Author Heather Montgomery has all the science flair of a new Bill Nye. Book includes the Heather's tips for responsible collecting.

DISCOVER, WONDER, EXPLORE, IMAGINE

This is what learning about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics is all about.

We must develop the motivation to discover, the curiosity to wonder, the courage to explore, and the creativity to imagine.

The mind that opens to a new idea never returns to its original size. - Albert Einstein

Such is the inspiration for this book. And it is truly a wild, whirling tornado of breathless fascination.

Each story is an adventure, each tale a discovery.

Every page is dripping with captivating tales from history and scientific wonders in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math, all of which have been specifically curated and written for YOUNG READERS.

The purpose of this book is to fascinate but also to empower and uplift.

The stories filling these 200 pages will inspire awe and fascination in both reluctant readers as well as budding aficionados of the written word. You will be amazed at what your child excitedly learns from a book like this.

Get this book today and ignite your child's curiosity.

★ Fascination is an incredible gift. ★

Join the experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute and get stoked about science! Discover incredible info about awesome animals, our exceptional planet Earth, exciting chemical reactions, extraordinary engineering, and more in this fun-filled, fact-packed book for budding scientists. Packed with hundreds of dynamite color photos and illustrations, hands-on STEAM activities, quizzes, and tons of cheeky jokes, this boredom-busting gift book provides young readers with a close-up look at the science all around us.

Chapters cover super topics that kids love from animals to nature and Earth science to engineering and technology.

Inside you'll find:

• Dig deep to explore Earth from the inside out, from what's going on deep below our feet, to why geysers erupt, and if we drink the same water as the dinosaurs did.
• Go inside the human body to learn how your eyes see, what happens to food after you eat it, and about the organ which is like a balloon.
• Investigate our natural world and find out if there are more trees or stars, how a coral reef grows from a tiny animal, and how freezing ice and fiery volcanoes are related.
• Travel back in time and check out why scientists study dinosaur poop. Then blast off into space to see how stars are born and innovations that will help people travel to Mars.
• Look at the animal kingdom, from your fellow primates like chimpanzees to insects with killer instincts (and you'll even get to find out which ones have the grossest gassy habits...ewww.)

Open up this book to reveal how science really works Watch as mixtures merge and matter changes state. Discover how some chemical changes can be reversed, yet others can't, and why some reactions produce a bang See bacteria at work in the world around us, and even inside the human digestive system. Understand the tricks that light plays and unlock the secrets of electricity to find out how it powers your home.

Whether it's elements, evolution, or energy, the world of science is brought to life by stunning photographic explanations that answer the biggest and smallest questions about our Universe.

Packed full of astounding close-up images, Explanatorium of Science is the ultimate guide to how the world works, explaining every aspect of science from gigantic galaxies to tiny cells.

Among the many scientific advances that have shaped our world, few have been as important, or influential, as the theory that changed the way we think about space and time.

This beautifully illustrated book brings to life Albert Einstein's radical idea -- the theory of special relativity --for a new generation of inquisitive readers.

Bright young minds will quickly level up their understanding of physics and mathematics, thanks to the way that complex ideas are cleverly unpacked in clear, easy-to-follow language.

- Explore Einstein's life story, his years pondering scientific puzzles, and the series of breakthroughs that led to his revolutionary theory.
- Take a tour through the great scientist's ideas and theories as they're set out in an accessible and entertaining way.
- Uncover the world in which Einstein lived, how his notions were received, and how they influenced both contemporary and later thinkers.

Readers aged 8+ will be drawn in by the lavish illustrations of Juanita Londoño-Gaviria, featured throughout.

ABOUT THE SERIES The Arcturus Genius Ideas series introduces children to ground-breaking scientific theories from some of history's greatest minds, brought to life by delightful, full-color illustrations.