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DK Super Planet Farming and Food Security (DK Super Planet)
by DKDiscover how farming is an essential part of life on our planet and learn about food security and challenges.DK Super Planet Farming and Food Security is part of the new DK Super Planet series teaching children aged 7-11 about the fascinating environments on our planet and how they are used to support human life.Captivating and curriculum-aligned, this book is the perfect support for learning about the wonders of our planet. It builds background knowledge and covers core scientific content, including what food security is, sustainable farming, and the challenges that impact farms.This science book for children offers:A guide to reading through curriculum-aligned content and exciting illustrations.A highly visual approach that makes the association between words and where they originate easier to understand.Material to help children become more confident readers, speakers, and spellers.Captivating and curriculum-aligned content, diagrams, and hands-on experiments provide an immersive learning experience while covering core information about a range of ecosystems.With specially designed sections that build scientific vocabulary and make complex concepts accessible to children, Farming and Food Security is the ideal companion to any science learning. Transform learning into an adventure with DK Super Planet, bringing science to life on every page.
DK Super Readers Level 2 Spaceships and Rockets (DK Super Readers)
by DKHelp your child power up their reading skills and learn all about travel in space with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 2: Spaceships and Rockets will assist kids in their learning about early space missions and the future of space exploration—including fun facts about the parts of a rocket and today&’s space stations and probes—and is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:- Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.- Building knowledge while progressing key Grades 2 and 3 reading skills.- Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as astronauts, space, and space exploration.- Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been leveled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there&’s something for all children&’s interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the Common Core Standards. Children will love powering up their nonfiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Level 2 are visually engaging and expand subject knowledge and vocabulary for young readers who want to learn more about the world around them. Perfect to help children ages 7 to 9 (Grades 2 and 3) beginning to read independently.
DK Super Readers Level 2 Which Inventions Changed the World? (DK Super Readers)
by DKHelp your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the inventions that changed people&’s lives with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 2: Which Inventions Changed the World? will introduce kids to a parade of inventions that changed our world—from the wheel to VR and from the printing press to vaccines and X-rays—and is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:- Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.- Building knowledge while progressing key Grades 2 and 3 reading skills.- Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as inventions, inventors, and history.- Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been leveled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there&’s something for all children&’s interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the Common Core Standards. Children will love powering up their nonfiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Level 2 are visually engaging and expand subject knowledge and vocabulary for young readers who want to learn more about the world around them. Perfect to help children ages 7 to 9 (Grades 2 and 3) beginning to read independently.
DK Super Readers Level 3 Astronauts in Space (DK Super Readers)
by DKHelp your child power up their reading skills and learn all about what it is like to live and work in space with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 3: Astronauts in Space will introduce kids to life on the International Space Station —including fun facts about how to become an astronaut, the journey to the ISS, and what it is like to live and work in space—and is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:- Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.- Building knowledge while progressing key Grades 3 and 4 reading skills.- Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as space, astronauts, and the International Space Station.- Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been leveled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there&’s something for all children&’s interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the Common Core Standards. Children will love powering up their nonfiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Level 3 titles are visually engaging, full of fun facts about exciting topics, and motivate children to improve their nonfiction reading skills. Perfect for children ages 8 to 10 (Grades 3 and 4) who are newly independent readers ready to advance.
DK Super Readers Level 3 Magnets (DK Super Readers)
by DKIs it magic? No, it&’s science! Make reading your superpower with DK&’s beautiful, leveled nonfiction.Use your reading superpowers to learn all about the magic of magnets - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress.Magnets is a beautifully designed reader all about the magnetic force - how it works, what it does, and what it is used for. The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about the science of magnets, as well as some fun facts and magic tricks using them!
DK Super Readers Level 3 Space Busters Race to the Moon (DK Super Readers)
by DKHelp your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the incredible Apollo 11 journey to the Moon with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 3: Space Busters Race to the Moon will introduce kids to the excitement of the first Moon walk–including who the Apollo 11 astronauts were, what they did when they got to the Moon, and the risks they overcame to make history–and is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:- Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.- Building knowledge while progressing key Grades 3 and 4 reading skills.- Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as astronauts, the Moon landing, and space exploration.- Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been leveled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there&’s something for all children&’s interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the Common Core Standards. Children will love powering up their nonfiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Level 3 titles are visually engaging, full of fun facts about exciting topics, and motivate children to improve their nonfiction reading skills. Perfect for children ages 8 to 10 (Grades 3 and 4) who are newly independent readers ready to advance.
DK Super Readers Level 4 Extreme Machines (DK Super Readers)
by DKGet ready for the most incredible machines! Make reading your superpower with DK&’s beautiful, leveled nonfiction.Use your reading superpowers to learn all about machines that go to extremes - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress.Extreme Machines is a beautifully designed reader all about all kinds of incredible machines that can go fast, deep into the ocean and high into the skies and even into space…The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about incredible machines and the work they do.
DK Super Readers Level 4 Mission to Mars (DK Super Readers)
by DKCould there ever be human life on Mars? Make reading your superpower with DK&’s beautiful, leveled nonfiction.Use your reading superpowers to learn all about Mars, the Red Planet - what we know about it and what we aim to find out - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. Mission to Mars is a beautifully designed reader all about Mars, from the earliest astronomers to observe it to the future of space travel and an imagined life on Mars for humans.The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about how we have found out about Mars over the centuries, and what the future of space travel might bring.
DK Super Readers Level 4 Moon Landings (DK Super Readers)
by DKJoin the astronauts in the race to the Moon! Make reading your superpower with DK&’s beautiful, leveled nonfiction.Use your reading superpowers to learn all about missions to the Moon, from the space race to today - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. Moon Landings is a beautifully designed reader all about the human fascination with the moon and the &‘space race&’ to be the first to land on it. The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about early astronauts, courageous missions and the scientists behind the scenes working to reach out into space.
DK Super Readers Level 4 Robots and AI (DK Super Readers)
by DKHelp your child power up their reading skills and learn all about robots and artificial intelligence with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 4: Robots and AI will introduce kids to everything they need to know about robots and artificial intelligence—including facts about their first development to what might come next—and is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:- Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.Building knowledge while progressing key - Grades 4 and 5 reading skills.Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as artificial intelligence, - science, and technology.Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been leveled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there&’s something for all children&’s interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the Common Core Standards. Children will love powering up their nonfiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Level 4 titles are visually engaging, full of fun facts, and challenge young readers to broaden their subject knowledge while practising nonfiction reading skills. Perfect for children ages 9 to 11 (Grades 4 and 5) who are confident readers ready for a challenge.
DK Super Readers Level 4 Save Energy, Save Earth (DK Super Readers)
by DKLearn how to help save our planet. Make reading your superpower with DK&’s beautiful, leveled nonfiction.Use your reading superpowers to learn all about how we could help Earth by saving energy - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. Save Energy, Save Earth is a beautifully designed reader all about where energy comes from and how we can use it more carefully - you will never leave a light on again! The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about what energy is and how they can change how they use it to help save Earth.
DK Super Readers Level 4 The Future (DK Super Readers)
by DKHelp your child power up their reading skills and learn all about how we might live in the future with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 4: The Future will introduce kids to everything they need to know about how futurists imagine what lies ahead—including fun facts about space tourism, future food, and farms for algae—and is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:- Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.- Building knowledge while progressing key Grades 4 and 5 reading skills.- Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as technology, inventions, and the future.- Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been leveled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there&’s something for all children&’s interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the Common Core Standards. Children will love powering up their nonfiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Level 4 titles are visually engaging, full of fun facts, and challenge young readers to broaden their subject knowledge while practising nonfiction reading skills. Perfect for children ages 9 to 11 (Grades 4 and 5) who are confident readers ready for a challenge.
DK Super Readers Level 4 The Shocking Story of Electricity (DK Super Readers)
by DKHelp your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the science, history, and future of electricity with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 4: The Shocking Story of Electricity will introduce kids to everything they need to know about electricity—including facts about the groundbreaking discoveries of early scientists and future challenges around global warming—and is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:- Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.- Building knowledge while progressing key Grades 4 and 5 reading skills.- Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as electricity, science, and technology.- Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been leveled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there&’s something for all children&’s interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the Common Core Standards. Children will love powering up their nonfiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Level 4 titles are visually engaging, full of fun facts, and challenge young readers to broaden their subject knowledge while practising nonfiction reading skills. Perfect for children ages 9 to 11 (Grades 4 and 5) who are confident readers ready for a challenge.
DK Super Readers Level 4 World of Technology (DK Super Readers)
by DKTech is everywhere in our lives! Make reading your superpower with DK&’s beautiful, leveled nonfiction.Use your reading superpowers to learn all about technology, from the classroom to space - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. A World of Technology is a beautifully designed reader all about how tech is used in our everyday lives, in work, play, education, home and more! The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about the technologies we use in our lives.
DK Super Readers Pre-Level Sun and Moon (DK Super Readers)
by DKWhat do you know about our Sun and Moon? Make reading your superpower with DK&’s beautiful, leveled nonfiction.Use your reading superpowers to learn all about the Sun and Moon - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress.Sun and Moon is a beautifully designed reader to inspire an interest in space.The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about the Sun and the Moon they can see in the sky.
DKfindout! Coding (DK findout!)
by DKSupporting STEM-based learning, this fun, fact-filled book for kids ages 6–9 explores the programming that makes our world work, in everyday objects from traffic lights to vending machines. Educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits, it&’s the perfect book for any reader who can&’t get enough of coding.How much did the first laptop weigh? What exactly is a computer bug? How many calculations can the world&’s fastest computer perform in a single second? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! Coding, which features photographs and illustrations of gadgets, games, and coding geniuses like Ada Lovelace and Alan Turing. Beginning in the mid-1800s, readers can trace the path of coding pioneers from the birth of the first computer all the way to today&’s tech boom. Along the way, they&’ll learn about the fundamentals of coding languages like Java and Python—including their application in everything from cars to calculators—and how coding continues to revolutionize tech, gaming, medicine, space travel, and more.Vetted by educational consultants, the DKfindout! series drives kids ages 6–9 to become experts on more than 30 of their favorite STEM- and history-related subjects, whether Vikings, volcanoes, or robots. This series covers the subjects that kids really want to learn about—ones that have a direct impact on the world around them, like climate change, space exploration, and rapidly evolving technology—making learning fun through amazing images, stimulating quizzes, and cutting-edge information. The DKfindout! series is one that kids will want to turn to again and again.
DKfindout! Energy (DK findout!)
by Emily DoddSupporting STEM-based learning, this fact-filled book for kids ages 6–9 is the ultimate guide to energy and its role in building a more sustainable future. Entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits, it&’s the perfect book for fueling kids&’ interest in the natural forces that shape our world.Why does your hair stick to a balloon? What are fossil fuels made from? Why does ice cream feel cold when we eat it? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! Energy, which features photographs of scientific experiments and illustrative examples of basic energy principles. From the discovery of fire to the development of the nuclear reactor, scientific breakthroughs throughout history have led to modern energy applications, like Marie Curie&’s research on radioactivity, which is still used in cancer treatments today. Readers will also delve into future energy issues and their possible solutions.Vetted by educational consultants, the DKfindout! series drives kids ages 6–9 to become experts on more than 30 of their favorite STEM- and history-related subjects, whether Vikings, volcanoes, or robots. This series covers the subjects that kids really want to learn about—ones that have a direct impact on the world around them, like climate change, space exploration, and rapidly evolving technology—making learning fun through amazing images, stimulating quizzes, and cutting-edge information. The DKfindout! series is one that kids will want to turn to again and again.
DKfindout! Engineering (DK findout!)
by DKDiscover the STEM subject of engineering with this children&’s book full of photographs and illustrations, fascinating facts, and engaging challenges—from the creators of DKfindout.com, DK&’s free online resource for kids.Did you know that engineers designed and built the Pyramids and the iPad? Or that the world&’s largest jumbo jet can carry 853 passengers? Find out how!Perfect for budding engineers who want a highly visual STEM book to increase their engineering know-how, DK findout! Engineering is sure to inspire the next science fair project or school report. Inside, author Dr. Emily Hunt breaks down what engineering is and how it changes our world. With this DK findout! book, you will:- See how concepts such as levers, wheels and axles, and pulleys work- Read about great engineers in history, such as Leonardo da Vinci, Alexander Graham Bell, and Yoky Matsuoka - Explore steam engines, rocket technology, robotics, flying machines, bridges, and buildings- Learn about the history and exciting future of engineering- Hear from real-life engineer and maker Dr. Lucy Rogers about what it&’s like to be an engineer today- Fold out the cover for an engineering quiz, timeline, and careers guide- and find out much, much more!The DK findout! series of kids books helps children become experts on their favorite nonfiction subjects, from dinosaurs and ancient civilizations to space, coding, and cutting-edge technology. Learn more about engineering—and everything else—at www.dkfindout.com, the award-winning free educational website.
DKfindout! Garbage (DK findout!)
by DKFind out how to live more sustainably, manage waste better, and create an eco-home!Garbage tells us a lot about how humans have lived in the past, how we&’re living now, and the impact our waste disposal has on the environment. To create a more sustainable future, it&’s important that little eco-warriors know about the different types of waste and how to create less garbage! DKfindout! Garbage is a fun, trivia, and activity-filled book that teaches young children between 5 and 9 years old about the problems the planet is experiencing with waste. Published to engaged young activists keen to make a difference, this waste management book: • Covers topics such as &“Electronic waste&”, &“Food we waste the most&”, and &“Recycling ideas for kids&” with a clear visual approach • Includes a glossary to help explain new or tricky terms • Contains flaps at the beginning and end that provide extra core references and a quiz to draw children into the content of the book • Features dynamic, highly visual presented topics including a spread about art made from garbage • Checked by specialist consultants and an educational expert to make sure the information is trustworthy and age-appropriate Teach children how important it is to throw out your trash and recycleThought-provoking and timely, DKfindout! Garbage educates and challenges young readers to ask questions about how garbage is created, disposed of, the biggest contributors to excess waste such as fast fashion, plastic, and electronics - and how they can counter the effects of these culprits. An important yet colorful sustainability book for kids, this title teaches children how to produce less waste and how to manage waste better! They&’ll learn about recycling, upcycling (even creating art from garbage!), how to stop wasting food, and why plastic is a problem. More titles to Findout!This DKfindout! series introduces children to a range of exciting topics in a fun, engaging way. Checked by specialist consultants and an educational expert, this is not only a source of information you can trust but one that is age-appropriate and supports your child&’s schoolwork. Other titles include DKfindout! Science, DKfindout Animals, and DKfindout! Forest.DKfindout! series won Silver in the MadeForMums Awards 2017.
DKfindout! Robots (DK findout!)
by Nathan LeporaThis fun, fact-filled book for kids ages 6–9 guides readers through the science behind the abilities of life-like robots, and how these humanoids might become even more advanced in the future. Supporting STEM-based learning and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits, it&’s the perfect book for any reader who can&’t get enough of robots.When were robots first dreamed up? What does an industrial robot do? How do robots sense the world around them? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! Robots, which features photographs of drones, automata, and other machines from all around the world. Readers will learn about the different types of robots and the famous engineers who created them, and gain insight into how robots think and learn through illustrated charts, diagrams, and blocks of coding language. From the industrial and medical fields to entertainment and home security, kids will discover the many ways robots can improve our lives—and our futures—as they read DKfindout! Robots.Vetted by educational consultants, the DKfindout! series drives kids ages 6–9 to become experts on more than 30 of their favorite STEM- and history-related subjects, whether Vikings, volcanoes, or robots. This series covers the subjects that kids really want to learn about—ones that have a direct impact on the world around them, like climate change, space exploration, and rapidly evolving technology—making learning fun through amazing images, stimulating quizzes, and cutting-edge information. The DKfindout! series is one that kids will want to turn to again and again.
DKfindout! Space Travel (DK findout!)
by DKSupporting STEM-based learning, this fact-filled book for kids ages 6–9 is the ultimate guide to astronauts, rockets, and the future of space exploration. Entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits, it&’s the perfect book for any kid who loves learning about outer space.Who was the first person to reach space? How long did the longest recorded spacewalk last? What is the Arecibo message, and how can it help us contact intelligent extraterrestrial life? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! Space Travel, which features photographs of space shuttles, satellites, telescopes, and the experts who operate them. This book guides kids through the technical details of space travel, from the planning and operating of government-led missions to the designing of the first fleet of spacecraft for civilian tourists. Readers will also get an unrivaled look at life in space, learning about the rigorous training and exercise that space explorers must undergo both before and after liftoff.Vetted by educational consultants, the DKfindout! series drives kids ages 6–9 to become experts on more than 30 of their favorite STEM- and history-related subjects, whether Vikings, volcanoes, or robots. This series covers the subjects that kids really want to learn about—ones that have a direct impact on the world around them, like climate change, space exploration, and rapidly evolving technology—making learning fun through amazing images, stimulating quizzes, and cutting-edge information. The DKfindout! series is one that kids will want to turn to again and again.
DKfindout! Universe (DK findout!)
by DKExplore stars, galaxies, and our incredible universe with this children&’s book full of photographs and illustrations, fascinating facts, and engaging challenges—from the creators of DKfindout.com, DK&’s free online resource for kids.Did you know that the sun takes 240 million years to make one orbit around the Milky Way? Or that astronauts learn what it feels like in space by training underwater? Find out why!Perfect for all young Earthlings who want a highly visual STEM book to increase their space know-how, DK findout! Universe is sure to inspire the next amazing science fair project or school report. Inside, author Giles Sparrow breaks down the universe and our place in it.With this DK findout! book, you will:- See meteors, comets, asteroids, and the eight planets of our solar system- Learn how astronomers measure cosmic distances using light-years- Read about amazing astronauts, such as Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong- Discover how people have tried to contact aliens over the years using space probes, satellite dishes, and radio signals- Explore night-sky star constellations like Cassiopeia, Centaurus, and Ursa Major- Hear from real-life expert Suzanna Randall what it's like to be an astronomer today- and find out much, much more!The DK findout! series of kids books helps children become experts on their favorite nonfiction subjects, from dinosaurs and ancient civilizations to space, coding, and cutting-edge technology. Learn more about space—and everything else—at www.dkfindout.com, the award-winning free educational website.
DKfindout! World War I (DK findout!)
by Brian WilliamsThis photo-filled book for kids ages 6–9 is the ultimate guide to the key facts, figures, and players of World War I. Educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits, it&’s the perfect book for any kid who wants to learn more about military history.How did World War I start? Which statue was damaged in the lead-up to the United States entering the war? Which countries had the biggest army and the best weapons? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! World War I, which features photographs and illustrations of war machines, battlefields, and world leaders from throughout the span of this widespread conflict. Readers will learn about both sides of the war—the Central Powers and the Allied Powers—as well as each country&’s motivation for entering the conflict. Sections on military strategy and life during the war delve deeper into central subtopics, and detail how advancements in military technology like tanks and chemical weapons changed the course of battles all across the European continent.Vetted by educational consultants, the DKfindout! series drives kids ages 6–9 to become experts on more than 30 of their favorite STEM- and history-related subjects, whether Vikings, volcanoes, or robots. This series covers the subjects that kids really want to learn about—ones that have a direct impact on the world around them, like climate change, space exploration, and rapidly evolving technology—making learning fun through amazing images, stimulating quizzes, and cutting-edge information. The DKfindout! series is one that kids will want to turn to again and again.
DMAIC: Concepts, Tools, and Industrial Applications
by Arturo Realyvásquez Vargas Suchismita Satapathy José Roberto Díaz-Reza Jorge Garcia Alcaraz Bogart Yail LobatoThe industry is currently facing a multitude of challenges on production lines that must be systematically addressed in order to improve quality and productivity. One commonly utilized methodology by companies is DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control), which has been proven effective through various case studies and is now considered a standard problem-solving approach. However, existing books on DMAIC often focus solely on defining concepts and tools, as well as showcasing case studies separately. This book consolidates all of these aspects into a single, user-friendly resource.DMAIC: Concepts, Tools, and Industrial Applications offers both theoretical and practical insights into the DMAIC methodology. It sequentially presents all stages of DMAIC, outlining activities, data collection, and analysis processes. By integrating DMAIC concepts, tools, and case studies, this book provides industry professionals with a comprehensive resource. Real-world case studies from companies that have successfully implemented DMAIC to enhance production processes are showcased, offering valuable insights and practical examples.This book serves as a valuable resource for professionals, students, and individuals responsible for improving industrial production systems. By consolidating theory, tools, and case studies into a single book, readers can gain a comprehensive understanding of DMAIC and its application in industry.
DNA Beyond Genes: From Data Storage and Computing to Nanobots, Nanomedicine, and Nanoelectronics
by Vadim V. DemidovThis is the first book portraying to a wide readership many fields of DNA in the world of materials altogether in a single volume. The book provides underlying concepts and state-of-art developments in the emerging fields of DNA electronics, structural DNA nanotechnology, DNA computing and DNA data storage, DNA machines and nanorobots. Future possibilities of innovative DNA-based technologies, such as DNA cryptography, DNA identity tags, DNA nanostructures in biosensing and nanomedicine, as well as DNA-based nanoelectronics are all covered, too. This book is valuable for university students studying engineering and technology; biotech, nanotech, and medical device R&D managers, practitioners and investors; and IP analysts who would like to extend their background in advanced DNA technologies. It is nicely illustrated, which makes it very readable, and it conveys science and principles in a lively language to appeal to a broad audience, from professionals and academics to students and lay readers. Advance Praise for DNA Beyond Genes:“Most students of DNA, and lay readers as well, are interested in the absolutely essential role it plays in biology. However, the properties which make DNA the carrier of genetic information also make it an extraordinary material that can be used as the backbone for a wide variety of nanoengineering applications – these range from information storage and computation to molecular machines and devices to artfully designed logos and symbols. The perfect self-recognition of DNA sequences makes it an ideal building block to synthesize more and more elaborate constructions and imaginative scientists have probably only just scratched the surface of what can eventually be created. Here for the first time in this wonderful book Vadim Demidov explores the full range of the non-biological applications of DNA.”Charles R. CantorProfessor Emeritus of Biomedical Engineering, Boston University Member of the USA National Academy of Sciences