Books in Everything You Need to Know series

From speedy slithering creatures and living dragons to snakes that fly and shed skin, Everything You Need to Know About Snakes explores the fascinating world of reptiles. Readers will discover how far a cobra can spit, a gallery of fangs, how to survive a snake attack, the life cycle of a snake, and the Titanoboa — a 50-foot-long prehistoric snake — while also learning about lizards, crocodiles, tortoises, and turtles. Packed with incredible images, fun games and quizzes, plus shocking facts on anatomy, diet, and behavior, kids will want to dip into this guide time and again.

The next edition in the Everything You Need to Know About series takes readers to the prehistoric era when creatures like Smilodons, Pterodactyls and the Megatooth Shark ruled the land, air, and sea. Everything You Need to Know about Dinosaurs is packed with images, games, size comparisons, timelines, a glossary, an index, and more that will satisfy the curious minds of dinosaur-crazed kids, and be a trusted source for parents wanting to introduce their young readers to the world of dinosaurs. From the earliest fossils to the death of the dinosaurs and everything in between (early man! mammoths! dinosaur poo!) Everything You Need to Know about Dinosaurs will intrigue readers and provide an experience that will redefine natural history for kids. Supports the Common Core State Standards.

Everything You Need to Know about Reptiles and Amphibians looks at the lives and times of the amazing world of our cold-blooded friends from all angles. A fascinating read packed with information on habitats, breeding habits, as well as oddities, shocking facts and anatomy, this information is presented through close ups, quizzes, games, engaging text and innovative, high quality design, making it perfect for in depth research or a quick dip for fast facts.

Everything You Need to Know about Bugs is an interactive read that any child interested in insects will love! This interactive read is full of fun insect facts, an insect identification guide, and key information about recognizing bugs and creepy crawlies all around. Identify bugs you might see in the backyard or camping, and find out about bugs you've never heard about before — it's all in Everything You Need to Know about Bugs, your complete bug and insect resource. Bugs come in all shapes and sizes, and have incredible and varied abilities. Children will love discovering more about the fascinating, and often hidden, world of insects and bugs.

Have you ever wondered how birds fly or what's inside an egg? You can find out the answers to these questions and more in Everything You Need to Know About Birds.From nocturnal owls to flightless penguins, learn about the different evolution and habitats of birds from around the world. Discover how almost everything about a bird's anatomy is designed for flight, yet how its skeleton is also similar to that of a human. See how golden eagles are used for fox hunting in Kazakhstan, and try to find the differences and similarities between an ostrich and the dinosaur Eoraptor.A fact-filled, highly visual guide to different types of birds all across the world, Everything You Need to Know About Birds is packed with information on habitats, breeding habits, oddities, shocking trivia, and anatomy. Read about the different types of birds that hunt, dive, swim, run, and dig, including vultures, crows, parrots, chickens, and more.With close-ups, engaging text, and innovative, high-quality design, Everything You Need to Know About Birds is perfect for in-depth research or a quick dip for fast facts on these amazing creatures.Everything You Need to Know About Birds is dedicated to Jim Cutting and the Lincoln Akerman School fourth-grade class of 2015. DK Senior Editor Shannon Beatty said, "We felt that Mr. Cutting and his fourth-grade class of 2015 deserved some recognition for all their hard work to make the red-tailed hawk the official New Hampshire state raptor. Inspired by their story, we've dedicated our new book to them, and put the red-tailed hawk on the cover."

Dominate age eight with a trove of earth-shattering secrets, jokes, and tips they won’t teach you in school! What’s the best gift for a kid who’s turned eight? Everything they need to know! Eight is a banner year in every kid’s life. It’s when they’re finally granted “big kid” status. That means more freedom and responsibility. It also means there’s a ton of stuff to learn, and some of it’s pretty important. Inside this hilarious handbook is the information kids need to make eight one of the best years of their lives—from the fun (How to Win Halloween), to the serious (How to Get Germs Before They Get You) and the downright disgusting (How to Make Boogers You Can Eat).

Conquer age nine with the earth-shattering secrets and must-know tips they won’t teach you in school! Nine is an awesome age. One of the best! You finally start to get the respect you deserve, but you still get to enjoy being a kid. Before kids are ready for more independence, there’s a lot they need to know. This handbook brings together the hilarious (How to Disguise Your Appearance), the helpful (How to Keep Your Head Bug-Free) and the potentially lifesaving (How to Save Someone Who’s Choking) to help kids enjoy every second of year number nine!

With a refreshing new design and fully updated information, the Everything You Need to Know About...series is a first-rate homework reference guide for 4th- 5th- and 6th-graders and their parents!The newly revised and updated Everything You Need to Know About...Homework series provides kids and parents with a quick refresher to 4th through 6th grade curriculum topics. The organization and scope of these concise homework-help guides make them an essential reference resource.Researched according to middle-grade curriculum and current textbooks, and created in conjunction with subject experts, these titles answer kids' most frequently asked homework questions.In ENGLISH, students will find everything from how to use an apostrophe to how to write a book report.

Rule age 10 with the earth-shattering secrets and must-know tips they won’t teach you in school What’s the best gift for a kid who’s turned 10? Everything they need to know! Ten is a major year in every kid’s life. It’s when they finally reach double digits—and that means more freedom and responsibility. It also means there’s a ton of stuff to learn, and some of it’s pretty important. Inside this hilarious handbook is the information kids need to make 10 one of the best years of their lives—from the fun to the serious to the downright disgusting.

Young researchers will dive into the fantastic world of science with this authoritative one-stop reference book. Available for the first time in paperback, Everything You Need to Know About Science By Dr. Mike Goldsmith is packed with all the information kids want to explore. Grouped into five clear sections―Numbers, Energy and Matter, Materials, Living Things, and Space―this encyclopedia includes activities, key vocabulary, web links, and tons of fascinating trivia that will keep kids coming back for study and for pleasure. This is a trusty reference for the home or classroom.

Everything You Need To Know about the Human Body by Patricia MacnairUnderstanding the human body is a core subject for early childhood education, but it is difficult to find a comprehensive reference that is both scientifically detailed and age appropriate for the youngest readers. Now the team behind "Everything You Need to Know about Science "brings children this fun and informative guide to all things bodily. Broken into ten easy-to-use thematic chapters covering a wide range of topics including parts of the body, food and digestion, the brain and the senses, the organs, movement, and growing and changing, and featuring over 2,000 full-color artworks, child-friendly writing, and supplementary materials like hands-on activities, vocabulary, stories, things to find, fascinating facts, and links for further exploration, this book's comprehensive content and accessible approach make it the perfect resource for home or the classroom.