Books in Discovery series series

Children can travel from the depths of the ocean to two hundred feet above the rain forest floor to discover new animals and ecosystems. Discover the layers and variety of rainforests around the world, the food chains of jungle and ocean predators, and the detrimental effects of pollution and deforestation. Each page features beautiful illustrations, photographs, acetates, and more to assist young scientists in learning about the importance of these animals and their environments. The Discovery Plus series includes Animal Kingdom, Oceans & Rain Forests, Bodyworks, Prehistoric Worlds, Pyramid Builders, and Weather & Sky.

This thrilling and adventurous journey is the latest Discovery Plus title. Sharks have a fascinating history. They were swimming in prehistoric seas for about 150 million years before dinosaurs appeared on land. They have evolved so that they are now considered some of the most efficient hunters on the planet. Other predators are also explored, from night hunters to pack hunters, from owls to piranhas, from scorpions to killer whales. Each topic's spread contains a variety of related and interesting facts, color photographs, and detailed illustrations containing tabs, folds, acetates, and wheels.

"A wealth of information." --Booklist"A nice range of accessible information and activities."--Orion AfieldWetlands provide perfect arenas for nature study. Discover Nature in Water and Wetlands explores the properties, processes, and phases of water and the plant and animal life associated with it, from trees, cattails, and ferns to dragonflies, salamanders, turtles, and beavers. With just a few essentials, such as a field notebook, hand lens, and bug box, readers will find both straightforward information and all kinds of activities to uncover the fascinating, diverse ecosystem that surrounds our ponds, swamps, and other watery places.

Witness more than 300 years of battles and sieges. From a call to arms to the march from Constantinople to the capture of Jerusalem and the legacy it left behind, this historic conflict is presented with factual accounts and realistic visuals that take you there. DK Discoveries is an exciting series of in-depth history books that bring key historical events and people to life with dramatic accounts, vivid storytelling, impressive photography, pull-out details, and exploded views. The text is both richly evocative and highly informative. A four-page gatefold with a spectacular panorama opens to reveal the climactic moment of each epic story.