Books with author barbara-taylor

Travel back in time to an age when dinosaurs walked the earth! 3-D Explorer: Dinosaurs takes kids on a spectacular journey through the prehistoric world, teaching them about the lives of the reptiles that once ruled our planet.3-D Explorer: Dinosaurs offers kids a window into the early days of our planet. A fun and interactive 3-D tour, it features stunning pop-up scenes that reveal the lives of the mighty Stegosaurus, Raptor, Megasaurus, and other fascinating dinosaurs. Unique transparent layers give readers a glimpse of the unusual habitats of these prehistoric creatures. Kids will discover how dinosaurs evolved from small predators to the largest land animals of all time, and then meet the fierce reptiles of the oceans and the skies. Imagine a time when the Triceratops walked the earth. When the roar of the Brontosaurus could be heard for miles. When the Pterosaurs soared through the skies. Millions of years ago, these magnificent creatures roamed the same lands we now live in. It's a time that now seems impossibly far away in the past--but there are ways to understand what life was like in that prehistoric era. Covering the Triassic period to the Jurassic period and everything in between, 3-D Explorer: Dinosaurs is packed with eye-catching images and intriguing facts about the daily lives of dinosaurs.

With 3-D Explorer: Safari Animals, take a spectacular 3-D journey into the African wilderness with five incredible pop-up scenes that provide an in-depth look at the landscapes and animals of this fascinating continent. From the cool misty mountains of Uganda to the dry dusty plains of Namibia, explore a diverse range of habitats and learn how these amazing animals survive their harsh environments.Includes 5 pop-up scenes:Mountains: Virunga volcanoes in UgandaGrasslands: Serengeti plains in TanzaniaWetlands: Okavango wetlands of BotswanaWater Hole: Etosha National Park in NamibiaOn the Ground: Kruger National Park in South Africa

It is hard for kids to imagine that everything they see and use was once invented by someone. From computer games to ball point pens, Teddy bears to drinking straws, I Wonder Why Zippers Have Teeth clues kids into the behind-the-scenes people and stories behind many objects they use every day. The question and answer format is great for further discussion, the entertaining pictures keep the pages turning. It will change the way readers think about the things they use, and hopefully inspire a few to dream up some new ones!

With more than 20 million copies sold in 41 languages and more than 88 countries worldwide, DK Eyewitness has been the most trusted series in reference publishing for more then three decades. Visually engaging, informative, and lively, the more than 100 titles in the Eyewitness series focus on subjects that complement students' personal interests and areas of study to make learning simple and fun. The most trusted nonfiction series for teachers, librarians, and parents Perfect for homework help Combination of pictures and text make the series perfect for reluctant readers and ESL students