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  • What Do You Believe?: Big Questions About Religion

    DK

    Paperback (DK Children, Jan. 19, 2016)
    Religion, morality, science, and the afterlife are complex and often misunderstood subjects. What Do You Believe? is a dynamic and clear text that brings together a variety of ideas of on religion. They are clearly presented for children to understand in a clear, unbiased text, and key concepts are broken down into manageable chunks of information with keywords that are simply explained. What Do You Believe? looks at basic teachings, practices of world faiths, philosophy, and more, and delves into the meaning and purpose of life. This book promotes understanding, tolerance, and respect for people whatever they believe.
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  • Go Figure!: Big Questions About Numbers

    Johnny Ball

    Paperback (DK Children, Jan. 19, 2016)
    Numbers create the structure to our universe. Without numbers, computers would not work and cars would not go. There would be no way to quantify things. You wouldn't be able to ask "How many?" or "How much?" We would not understand time or distance. Sports records wouldn't matter! Go Figure! is a math book filled with the weird and wonderful side of math and numbers.Discover why there are 60 minutes in an hour, why daisies have to have 34, 55, or 89 petals, and why finding a prime number could make you a millionaire. Go Figure! is also packed with activities that children can try out on their own or with friends, including brainteasers, magic tricks, and things to make, while also learning about the simple puzzles that stumped the world's brainiest mathematicians for centuries. Go Figure! is a fun and quirky look at the magical world of numbers, without the effort of a math textbook.
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  • Can You Feel the Force?

    Richard Hammond

    Paperback (DK Children, Sept. 1, 2015)
    A fun, quirky look at the weird and wonderful side of physics, Can You Feel the Force? explores the physics of everyday things — from how balloons stretch and stick to walls, to why the sky is blue, to why stars twinkle.Designed to appeal equally to children who are intimidated by science and those who love it, Can you Feel the Force? is not just a reference book — it's interactive with fun activities to try at home. Inside the pages are age appropriate text and experiments that will determine what's the best seat on a roller coaster, why does bubble gum stretch, why do fighter pilots have to wear specially tightened underwear, and why the world looks weird when you drive a car at the speed of light. Discover the recipe for slime, the secret of piercing a balloon without bursting it, and find out how to stick objects together with nothing but the magical force of friction; plus learn the ideas and discoveries of Galileo, Newton, Franklin and other key players in the defining principles and laws of physics.Clear, exciting images and engaging text will make physics understandable and make kids curious to learn more in Can you Feel the Force?
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  • It's Elementary!: Big Questions About Chemistry

    Robert Winston

    Paperback (DK Children, Jan. 19, 2016)
    What is the world made of? It’s Elementary! explores the chemistry of everyday things, from how blood needs iron to why helium balloons are lighter than air.It's the perfect introduction to chemistry for kids aged 8-12. They will learn all about this fantastic realm of science and all the weird and wonderful ways it can explain the universe around us. Elements make up everything around us - our computers, our bodies, our foods and drinks. They make up trees and grass, cars and roads, and are the fundamental building blocks of our incredible world.It's Elementary! takes children of all ages on a scientific adventure through the explosive world of atoms, elements, and the periodic table in this outstanding educational book for kids.This kids’ science book is designed with easy-to-understand, kid-friendly language, questions, and fun facts. The contents are clearly organized, while the bold, colorful design and engaging stories work together to make learning about the elements a fun and exciting experience for little scientists.Explore, Discover, And Learn!Learn how lightbulbs work and explore what's on your plate and in your water. The whole periodic table is explained and cataloged, and common elements, including sodium, gold, and iron are explored. Learn about elements weights, melting points, and types. It’s Elementary! brings to life what the world is made of in a fresh and fun way.It's a truly educational kid's book that looks at this weird and wonderful side of science through a unique and exciting biography of the elements.Packed with fun facts about science for kids covering:- Metals- Gases- Matter- The periodic table- Oxygen, and more!Check out other fantastic titles in the DK Big Questions series of children's books including Evolution Revolution, What Do You Believe?, Why PI? and Show Me The Money covering big questions for little people about evolution, religion, math, and finance.
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  • 100 Questions About Oceans

    Simon Abbott

    Hardcover (Peter Pauper Press, Inc., Dec. 1, 2018)
    How deep are the oceans and what weird and wild creatures lurk in their depths? Discover the answers to all the questions you had about the seven seas in this kid-friendly volume!Along the way, learn jokes that are sure to tickle your fin-ny bone!Packed with fascinating facts and cartoony illustrations.Sturdy hardcover binding.Ages 7 and up.48 full-color pages.Book measures 6'' wide x 9'' high.
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  • Why Pi?

    Johnny Ball

    Paperback (DK Children, Jan. 19, 2016)
    If you think numbers are boring, think again! Imagine the world without measurements: What time is it? Are we nearly there yet? How big do you want it? Why Pi? takes readers through a mesmerizing, historical number journey, from the ancient civilizations that used numbers as simple measurement, through the Renaissance period with the conquering of the seas and mapping of the world, the Industrial Revolution, and all the way on to Einstein's theory of relativity and discovering space. Numbers are eternal and have been a crucial element in human history. From sailing the seven seas to journeying deep below the waves and up through the atmosphere, it's all about numbers. Discover how simple modern-day things are all about measurement and see how the future will be shaped by numbers as we travel farther into space.Numbers aren't just about sums and calculations, and there is no one better at illustrating this than the ingenious Johnny Ball as he demonstrates just how essential math is to our everyday world. Why Pi? examines how numbers have allowed explorers, engineers, and scientists to explore, build, and discover.
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  • 20 Questions #1: Why Do Feet Smell?

    Gilda Berger, Melvin Berger

    Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, Feb. 1, 2012)
    From the authors of the successful Q&A and True Or False series comes 20 QUESTIONS!This new science series is a spin on the popular "20 Questions" game, in the same interactive question-and-answer format that kids love. Each book will contain 20 questions, with a photograph on every page. Kids will read the question on the right and turn the page to see the answer on the left. Bonus facts related to the question will also be included. In WHY DO FEET SMELL? learn all about the human body: reflexes, senses, the body's systems, and much more.
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  • Show Me the Money: Big Questions About Finance

    Alvin Hall

    Paperback (DK Children, Jan. 19, 2016)
    Money makes the world go round, but how well do children understand finances? Show Me the Money breaks the mold of the school textbook and introduces young readers to the world of economics — from the history of money to e-commerce.Divided into sections that focus on economics, business, personal finance, and the history of trade, Show Me the Money takes technical jargon and breaks it down with easy-to-understand text, diagrams, and illustrations making a formerly dry subject interesting and relevant. Topical questions of ethics are addressed throughout, including free trade, fair trade, debt in the developing world, and the impact of business on the environment. The book also looks at personal finance from saving to pensions, and introduces key thinkers such as Adam Smith and John Maynard Keynes, to take a look at the bigger picture of the global economy.Updated to be in tune with today's culture of environmental and social awareness, Show Me the Money is a good investment for young people who want to learn about economics and the world around them.
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  • What Do You Believe?

    DK Publishing

    Hardcover (DK Children, March 21, 2011)
    What do you believe? Do you know why you believe what you do? What Do You Believe? introduces readers to the many religions of the world and its equally numerous philosophies, from global religions such as Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism, to lesser-known faiths, and from ancient philosophers such as Socrates, Aristotle, and Plato, to modern thinkers such as Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Kant, and Sartre.
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  • Evolution Revolution

    Robert Winston

    Paperback (DK Children, May 17, 2016)
    Why do humans walk on two feet? What really happened to the dinosaurs? Delve into the story of evolutionary science and follow Charles Darwin on his epic voyage in search of the origin of species in Evolution Revolution.Starting with the publication of Darwin's famous On the Origin of Species, Evolution Revolution explores how one man's revolutionary theories changed the world. Discover how Darwin came up with the theory of natural selection by collecting plant and animal samples from around the world and see how it has influenced science in the modern age. Learn about the advancements made after Darwin as modern scientists reveal the secrets of genes and DNA and give us a glimpse at what lies ahead.New available in paperback and featuring a cleaner and easier to understand design, Evolution Revolution is perfect for kids who have ever wondered where we come from, how we got here, and why life on our world is so varied and amazing.
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  • Go Figure!: A Totally Cool Book About Numbers

    Johnny Ball

    Hardcover (DK Children, Aug. 15, 2005)
    Numbers create the structure to our universe. Without numbers, computers would not work and cars would not go. There would be no way to quantify things. You wouldn't be able to ask "How many?" or "How much?" We would not understand time or distance. Sports records wouldn't matter! Go Figure! is a math book filled with the weird and wonderful side of math and numbers.Discover why there are 60 minutes in an hour, why daisies have to have 34, 55, or 89 petals, and why finding a prime number could make you a millionaire. Go Figure! is also packed with activities that children can try out on their own or with friends, including brainteasers, magic tricks, and things to make, while also learning about the simple puzzles that stumped the world's brainiest mathematicians for centuries. Go Figure! is a fun and quirky look at the magical world of numbers, without the effort of a math textbook.
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  • Why Pi?

    Johnny Ball

    Hardcover (DK CHILDREN, Aug. 31, 2009)
    This entertaining follow-up to DK's popular Go Figure!, Why Pi? presents even more mind-bending ways to think about numbers. This time, author Johnny Ball focuses on how people have used numbers to measure things through the ages, from the ways the ancient Egyptians measured the pyramids to how modern scientists measure time and space. Johnny Ball has hosted more than 20 UK children's television series about math and science. He is known for making math not just easy to understand, but genuinely fun and fascinating. His shows and videos earned him a New York international EMMY nomination, a BAFTA, and 10 other awards. He has written five children's books, including DK's Go Figure!, and an educational musical. His academic credentials include three honorary science doctorates and fellowship of the British Mathematical Association.
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