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Books in Super Encyclopedias series

  • Super Earth Encyclopedia

    DK, Smithsonian Institution

    Hardcover (DK Children, July 4, 2017)
    A visual encyclopedia that showcases the most amazing things about our planet as kids have never seen them before with mind-blowing photography, brand-new CGI artworks, and incredible facts and stats.Kids can explore amazing natural structures, incredible weather patterns, ocean phenomena, and constantly changing features of Earth. They can look down from above, up from deep underground, and around from the middle of a raging storm as they journey through the spectacular imagery of colorful coral reefs, the center of a volcanic eruption, castle-like ice caves, and much more. Lively and informative text is based on the latest discoveries and scientific research, and dashboard-style fact files provide information at a glance.Super Earth Encyclopedia will take kids on an amazing journey, revealing the dramatic features of the phenomenal planet we call home.
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  • Super Shark Encyclopedia: And Other Creatures of the Deep

    DK

    Hardcover (DK Children, June 2, 2015)
    A jaw-dropping visual voyage of fun facts discovery exploring the deep waters of the sea and the mysterious creatures that live in it.Uncover our oceans' secrets in this kid's book with a remarkable array of 80 sharks as well as other fascinating sea creatures that lurk in her depths! This comprehensive encyclopedia for children covers a diverse range of ocean inhabitants in mesmerizing detail.Incredible 3D digital images, breath-taking photography, and intricate cutaways reveal more about the species of the ocean depths than ever before, complemented by informative kid-friendly profile text to turn your little ones into ocean experts!Super Shark is so much more than just an educational book about sharks. From Barrel Shrimp to Blue Sharks, Starfish to Bat Fish, and Hammerhead Sharks to deep-sea monsters, rays, and eels, this book is packed with unbelievable facts about animal behavior and anatomy. New x-ray artworks utilize cross-sections to strip layers away and show key anatomical features in great detail. It highlights the deadliest predators and the most venomous creatures and explains how and why their bodies work the way they do. The combination of spectacular photography and clear authoritative text truly makes Super Shark the ultimate visual guide to the oceans' most peculiar creatures and their stories.What are you waiting for? Dive in and become an expert of the deep blue! Explore – Discover – Learn!Super Shark takes you deep beneath the waves to meet some of the most amazing and unusual creatures on the planet. Find out how a hammerhead searches for prey, and discover what makes the pufferfish such a prickly fellow. Learn about the fastest fish in the water and get right under the skin of one of the deadliest predators of the sea - the great white shark!These are some of the crazy creatures you'll encounter in this kid's reference book: - The Basking Shark, whose open mouth is so big a child could stand up in it- The Tiger Shark, who happens to be the least fussy eater- The Narwhal, affectionately known as the unicorn of the sea- The Great White Shark, who can jump 10ft (3m) out of the waterThis book sits on the esteemed "Children's Book Council Children's Choices List Selection" - an International Literary Association. This is but one of the DK Super series of books for kids! Add Super Human, Super Space, Super Bug, Super Earth, and more to your collection to learn more about the world around you.
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  • Super Bug Encyclopedia: The Biggest, Fastest, Deadliest Creepy-Crawlers on the Planet

    DK, Smithsonian Institution

    Hardcover (DK Children, April 19, 2016)
    Come face to face with the most incredible insects on Earth, where you’ll experience the microscopic world of bugs in mind-blowing depth and detail. Super Bug Encyclopedia showcases a huge variety of these tiny creatures at close range, making them millions of times bigger than their true size to give you the complete picture. From ants to wasps and centipedes to spiders, experience amazing anatomy and athleticism and find out who comes out on top for strength and speed. You’ll meet the hawkmoth with the longest tongue of any insect and discover the velvet worm that squirts sticky slime to snare prey. Stand clear as the African bombardier beetle blasts out a sizzling hot chemical attack and race alongside the glorious green tiger beetle that lives life in the fast lane. This stunning visual feast incorporates jaw-dropping photography, at-a-glance facts, amazing statistics, dashboard-style profiles, and expert information to give you an unprecedented insight into the complex life of creepy crawlies. Did you know bugs are the most successful creatures on our planet? Or that insects took flight 150 million years before the first bird? Find out all this and much, much more inside as you become the ultimate bug hunter.
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  • Super Nature Encyclopedia

    DK

    Hardcover (DK Children, Sept. 17, 2012)
    How can a cheetah accelerate from zero to forty miles per hour in three seconds? How do termites build cooling systems into their homes? What is that Alien-like set of jaws in a moray eel's mouth for? These questions and more are explored in Super Nature Encyclopedia, an interactive look at the "wow" factor of the natural world — spotlighting Great White Sharks, African Elephants, Emperor Moths, Howler Monkeys and more of the world's most fascinating and surprising animals in remarkable detail. Visualized with incredible 3D animal models with cross-sections and strip layers, readers can explore every essential detail of the animals' anatomical features and learn why their bodies work the way they do. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
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  • Super Dinosaur Encyclopedia: The Biggest, Fastest, Coolest Prehistoric Creatures

    DK

    Hardcover (DK Children, July 14, 2020)
    Travel back in time and get up close and personal with the biggest, fastest, and strangest creatures that ever roamed the earth.Take a dip with the plesiosaur that’s bigger than a bus, race the dinosaur that’s faster than a galloping horse, and grin at the big cat with teeth that are longer than daggers. Prepare to be amazed as more than 40 incredible prehistoric creatures come roaring back to life in stunning CGI reconstructions. Alongside the amazing images, Super Dinosaur is packed with incredible facts about these extraordinary creatures. Did you know that the fearsome Tyrannosaurus has the most powerful bite of any land animal that has ever lived? Or that the bizarre Amargasaurus had spines that stuck out 60 cm (24 in) from its neck? Or perhaps you fancy your chances in a staring competition with Temnodontosaurus – just be warned, its eyes are 25 cm (9.8 in) wide! Features on fascinating fossils and the latest scientific techniques will show you exactly how paleontologists piece together information about how dinosaurs would have looked and lived.The perfect read for children aged 9 and over, this brilliant and informative guide will appeal to budding dinosaur experts of all ages.
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  • Sticker Encyclopedia Dinosaurs

    DK

    Paperback (DK Children, April 30, 2019)
    A children's sticker book covering everything you need to know about all the different dinosaurs, from Diplodocus to Tyrannosaurus Rex, with more than 600 dinosaur stickers for kids to enjoy!Every page of this book is filled with dinosaur related activities, quizzes and interesting dinosaur facts. Hunt for stickers, learn about all of the creatures that roamed the Earth millions of years ago and create amazing prehistoric scenes. Take a trip back in time with the Dinosaurs Sticker Encyclopedia, the perfect gift for every budding paleontologist!
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  • Total Tractor Sticker Encyclopedia

    DK

    Paperback (DK Children, Oct. 1, 2019)
    This children's sticker encyclopedia with more than 600 reusable tractor stickers covers everything you need to know about tractors, from big bulldozers to Antarctic haulers.This fact-filled, colorful sticker book will give children hours of playful fun, while packing in lots of exciting facts and figures about these magnificent machines.Children can have fun matching the different tractors to their descriptions. Tractors old and new are included - from steam-powered tractors to today's major movers. Feature pages give kids extra information about some of the most fascinating tractors, including huge American prairie tractors and small and nimble city tractors. There are double-page scenes of farmland, prairie and forest to let kids create amazing scenes with their extra stickers, while topic pages teach children about key jobs that tractors do, such as harvesting, foresting, and clearing snow. Jump in your cab and learn all about these mighty machines with Total Tractor Sticker Encyclopedia, the perfect gift for every tractor fan!
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  • Super Human Encyclopedia: Discover the Amazing Things Your Body Can Do

    DK

    Hardcover (DK Children, Sept. 1, 2014)
    Be astounded at the human body, from head to toe, and discover how extraordinary you really are!From the human brain to muscles and bones, Super Human Encyclopedia explains the extraordinary processes behind the human body. Learn loads of interesting facts, from how we keep cool and how memories are made to how the human body fights infection and how many muscles we use to smile.Full of colorful images, fun diagrams, and awesome information, this indispensable family reference also explores how some people seem to have super abilities. Find out about the extraordinary people who can jump farther, run faster, react quicker, and much more – and learn the science behind their amazing talents. Whatever you want to know, Super Human Encyclopedia is a fascinating guide to how amazing the human body is and how it works.
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  • Sticker Encyclopedia: Ocean

    DK

    Paperback (DK Children, Aug. 30, 2010)
    Sticker Encyclopedia: Ocean includes stickers and fascinating information about everything under the sea, from dolphins and whales to shells and sea anemone. More than just sticker books, DK's Sticker Encyclopedia series features a wealth of facts and jaw-dropping statistics.
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  • Sticker Encyclopedia Around the United States of America

    DK

    Paperback (DK Children, May 5, 2020)
    A fantastic selection of facts, quizzes, and lots and lots of stickers will keep children entertained, and teach them all the most interesting facts about the United States.Be challenged by quizzes, get creative with more than 600 colorful stickers, and learn all about the United States! From the beaches of Florida to the mountains of Colorado, discover the landmarks, wildlife, and history of the beautiful United States. Kids will love matching more than 600 reusable stickers to their descriptions, following an on-the-page journey that covers the best of every state. A variety of activities will get children excited to play and learn, whether on the move or at home.Interactive and inspiring, Around the United States Sticker Encyclopedia encourages little ones to engage their brains and learn about the world around them. Get ready to explore the amazing United States!
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  • Sticker Encyclopedia: Space

    DK Publishing

    Paperback (DK Children, Dec. 21, 2009)
    With more than 600 reusable stickers to keep little hands busy for hours, Sticker Encyclopedia: Space features stickers and facts about everything space-related, from lunar modules, to the planets of our Solar System, to galaxies millions of light-years away.
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  • Sticker Encyclopedia Around the World

    DK

    Paperback (DK Children, May 19, 2020)
    A fun-filled travel activity book with more than 600 reusable stickers that will get curious young readers off their screens and increase their international know-how.Bursting with boredom-busting activities, this on-the-page journey around the world is perfect for entertaining kids who are curious about other countries. They can play their way through fabulous sticker games, brilliant brain teasers, clever quizzes, creative doodling, and so much more. On each page, they’ll discover eye-opening aspects of traveling the world, from airports and planes to popular travel sights and fun geographical facts. Sticker Encyclopedia Around the World comes with 30 pages of easy-to-peel stickers to use in the activities, as well as more than 50 games including sightseeing sticker puzzles, city name anagrams, airport mazes, landmark spot-the-difference puzzles, and safari word searches.Colorful and interactive, Sticker Encyclopedia Around the World will keep kids occupied (and parents happy!) wherever they are. Young travelers will boost their creativity, develop their knowledge of different countries and continents, and uncover everything our world has to offer. Ready to go? Let's turn the page and explore!
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