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Books published by publisher Kingfisher Books

  • The Kingfisher History Encyclopedia

    Editors of Kingfisher

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Oct. 30, 2012)
    Kingfisher's encyclopedias are award-winning, information-packed reference books for all the family. The new, updated editions are beautiful versions of these trusted favorites--perfect for gifts and reference alike. If you want one history encyclopedia, this is it!History leaps from the page in this completely revised and updated edition of the critically acclaimed Kingfisher History Encyclopedia by the editors at Kingfisher. From man's earliest history right through to the technological and social revolutions of the current day, this trusted reference provides a one-stop source for research, and is the perfect companion to any study of world history. The encyclopedia is organized chronologically and then thematically within each time period. A timeline runs across the top of each page for context. Each section includes biographies of important people and key features on the art, architecture, and technology of the period. No more hunting and pecking all over the internet for incomplete or un-vetted information. With 3,500 indexed references and more than 2,000 full-color illustrations, photographs, and source materials, as well as research-friendly back matter and index, this encyclopedia provides a beautiful, authoritative reference that is essential for any home, school, or library.
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  • Roaring Rockets

    Tony Mitton, Ant Parker

    Paperback (Kingfisher, Sept. 15, 2000)
    Amazing Machines: Roaring Rockets by Tony Mitton and Ant ParkerRockets have power. They rise and roar. This rocket's waiting, ready to soar. Rockets carry astronauts with cool, white suits oxygen helmets and gravity boots. Blast off with more out-of-this-world couplets! This time it is machines that fly. In bright and bold illustrations that are as witty as the text, the animal crew roars and whizzes into outer space.
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  • The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia

    Charles Taylor, Editors of Kingfisher

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Oct. 3, 2017)
    Science is vital for every inhabitant of today’s world, and being scientifically informed and literate is a crucial part of any child’s education. Science can seem daunting –- especially as scientific knowledge advances so quickly –- and this volume is the perfect purchase for any family. It will bear repeated use by all the family from 10+ through the teenage years.Fully updated for this new 4th edition with the very latest facts and data; clear text and more than 1000 photos and illustrations will inform and amaze.
  • Flashing Fire Engines

    Tony Mitton, Ant Parker

    Paperback (Kingfisher, Sept. 15, 2000)
    Flashing Fire Engines (Amazing Machines) by Tony Mitton and Ant Parker"Big Bold fire engines, waiting day and night, Ready for a rescue or a blazing fire to fight. As soon as there's a fire alarm, the engines start to roar. The firefighters jump aboard...it rumbles out the door." Jump aboard a bright red fire engine with a trio of friendly animal firefighters as sirens wail, lights flash, fire hoses squirt, and fires blaze -- in this story that blends action and rhyme with all the details kids want to know about one of their favorite machines. The mix of visual entertainment and lively wordplay ensures that young children will delight in the reading experience, as will the adults fortunate enough to read aloud these irresistible rhymes!
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  • Roaring Rockets

    Tony Mitton, Ant Parker

    Board book (Kingfisher, Oct. 3, 2017)
    Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading.Get ready for blast-off to learn all about rockets! Roaring Rockets follows the animal crew as they become astronauts heading to the Moon. Each page is filled with details that machine-mad kids will love: spacesuits, oxygen helmets, the lunar lander, and much more!From airplanes to fire engines, the internationally bestselling Amazing Machines series is the perfect way for children to learn about all sorts of vehicles! Each book introduces a new vehicle and the many jobs it can do. Bright, engaging artwork and simple, rhyming text combine to make these fantastic books for young children. Kids will love getting to know the friendly, animal characters who feature throughout the series and reading about their fast-paced adventures!
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  • Marvelous Motorcycles

    Tony Mitton, Ant Parker

    Board book (Kingfisher, July 17, 2018)
    Marvelous Motorcycles follows the animal gang as they become motorcyclists cruising down the street. Join them as they learn how to ride a motorcycle and what different types of motorcycles can do. Each page is filled with details that machine-mad kids will love: scooters, dirt bikes, stunt bikes, and much more!From airplanes to fire engines, the internationally bestselling Amazing Machines series is the perfect way for children to learn about all sorts of vehicles! Each book introduces a new vehicle and the many jobs it can do. Bright, engaging artwork and simple, rhyming text combine to make these fantastic books for young children. Kids will love getting to know the friendly, animal characters who feature throughout the series and reading about their fast-paced adventures!
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  • Amazing Airplanes

    Tony Mitton, Ant Parker

    Paperback (Kingfisher, Sept. 15, 2005)
    Buckle up to learn all about flying! Amazing Airplanes follows the animal crew, as they become pilots, baggage handlers, and air stewards. Each page is filled with details that machine-mad kids love, such as the cockpit, landing gear, and much more. This book is perfect for budding pilots or happy vacationers!From airplanes to fire engines, the internationally bestselling Amazing Machines series is the perfect way for children to learn about all sorts of vehicles! Each book introduces a new vehicle and the jobs it can do. Bright, engaging artwork and simple, rhyming text combine to make these fantastic books for young children. Kids will love getting to know the friendly, animal characters who feature throughout the series and reading about their fast-paced adventures!
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  • The Milly-Molly-Mandy Storybook

    Joyce Lankester Brisley

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Jan. 22, 2019)
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  • Basher Science: Chemistry: Getting a Big Reaction

    Simon Basher, Dan Green

    Paperback (Kingfisher, July 6, 2010)
    Basher Science: Chemistry, Getting a Big Reaction created and illustrated by Simon Basher, Written by Dan Green:Discover the secrets of chemistry, and learn about the properties of matter and the ways in which they interact, combine and change. Chemistry is a compelling guide to a community of characters who make up everything around us.
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  • My First Encyclopedia of Animals

    Editors of Kingfisher

    Paperback (Kingfisher, April 7, 2020)
    Covering all the main animal groups, and with an introductory chapter on habitats, migration, and conservation, My First Encyclopedia of Animals is the perfect reference for children who are just learning to look up information for the first time. It includes in-depth descriptions of over 125 animal species, and is illustrated throughout with more than 1,500 full-color photographs and illustrations. Information is presented in age-appropriate text with vocabulary pitched for young readers. Cross-reference boxes link related entries, and children will enjoy using them to find their favorite animals throughout the book.
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  • Basher Science: Engineering: The Riveting World of Buildings and Machines

    Simon Basher, Tom Jackson

    Paperback (Kingfisher, Jan. 10, 2017)
    How does a 3D printer work? What stops a skyscraper from falling over? Where does a smart phone store information? Welcome to the world of engineering! Discover how the familiar machines and buildings in today's world are constructed, and how they function. How do scientists choose the right materials for the right job? Which scientific principles lie behind each machine or structure?Basher's highly original books explain difficult scientific concepts in ingenious ways, making them tangible, understandable and even lovable. Chatty first-person text and stylish, contemporary character illustrations give a voice, personality, and story to each topic -- it's a truly brilliant way to communicate science.
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  • Are You a Dragonfly?

    Judy Allen, Tudor Humphries

    Paperback (Kingfisher, May 13, 2004)
    The most colorful wings on the pond belong to the nimble dragonfly, but this delicate flying insect didn't begin life in the air. In Backyard Books: Are You a Dragonfly? by Judy Allen with illustrations by Tudor Humphries, the secrets of metamorphosis are unfurled through the story of a familiar backyard creature.
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