Books in Discover Series series

Does your toddler steal your screwdrivers? These photographs of tools with simple descriptions pop from each page of this children's book. Designed with young children in mind, this book is a perfect way to introduce your toddler or preschooler to a wide range of tools. Used as a jumpstart for interaction, Discover Series Picture Books are a great way to introduce new images, words and concepts to kids.

Learn everything you need to know about the Ancient Greeks, and some of the things they'd rather you didn't find out! Packed full of facts and witty asides, this book, which includes a fold-out map and timeline, uses comic strips to explore a different theme or topic on every spread. Created by graphic novelist Isabel Greenberg and her sister, Imogen Greenberg, the Discover… series offers a fresh and accessible entry point to history for children 8+.

Witness the rise and fall of a ruthless leader. "I Came, I Saw, I Conquered." Julius Caesar was a hero and a legend. This DK Discovery title shows who he was and tells the amazing story of his life and times. 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.

"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.

Did you have a rock collection as a child? Would you like to encourage an interest in the natural world in your kids? Discover rocks, minerals and shiny stones in this book of gems. Part of the Discover Series, GEMS features brilliant images of colorful precious stones. Each photo has a title beneath so babies and toddlers will love looking at the photos and older children will find the images and titles to be a helpful visual reference. Used as a jumpstart for interaction, Discover Series Picture Books are a great way to introduce new images, words and concepts to kids.