Børn og unge: leksika, generelle opslagsværker

"Set off on an extraordinary guided tour of the animal kingdom, from the high-flying realm of the birds to the mysterious twilight world of deep-sea creatures"--Page [4] of cover.

"llustrated entries provide information about dinosaurs, from Albertosaurus to Argentinosaurus and Triceratops to T. Rex"--

Focusing on bones and joints, blood and the heart, lungs and breathing, the digestive system, brain, nerves, senses, and the life cycle, Pocket Genius: Human Body is a head-to-toe look at our body and how it works. With images and content appropriate for young readers, Pocket Genius: Human Body looks at this amazing machine from the outer skin to the tiniest cells and tackles tough questions like, What are reflexes? Why do we need food? and How does the heart beat?Redesigned in paperback, DK's best-selling Pocket Genius series is now available in an engaging compact and economical format that is ideal for both browsing and quick reference for use in school and at home. Catalog entries packed with facts provide at-a-glance information, while locator icons offer immediately recognizable references to aid navigation and understanding, and fact files round off the book with fun facts such as record breakers and timelines. Each pocket-size encyclopedia is filled with facts on subjects ranging from animals to history, cars to dogs, and Earth to space and combines a child-friendly layout with engaging photography and bite-size chunks of text that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers.

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.

From the factory to the road, browse through more than 170 cool cars - from hatchbacks to hybrids - in Pocket Genius: Cars. Trace the history of the automobile from early vintage cars to modern concept cars, limousines to coupes, and minivans to sports cars in this compact-size reference guide perfect for children ages 8-12.Redesigned in paperback, DK's best-selling Pocket Genius series is now available in an engaging compact and economical format that is ideal for both browsing and quick reference for use in school and at home. Catalog entries packed with facts provide at-a-glance information, while locator icons offer immediately recognizable references to aid navigation and understanding, and fact files round off the book with fun facts such as record breakers and timelines. Each pocket-size encyclopedia is filled with facts on subjects ranging from animals to history, cars to dogs, and Earth to space and combines a child-friendly layout with engaging photography and bite-size chunks of text that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers.

Profiling nearly 200 types of rocks and minerals from volcanic rocks and granite to sparkling diamonds and explosive sulfur, Pocket Genius: Rocks and Minerals digs deep beneath the surface, informing young readers what each rock is made of, how they are formed and what they are used for, how to be a rock collector, and how to identify rocks and minerals. Also highlighting landmarks such as Devils Tower, Giant's Causeway, and Shiprock Pinnacle, this Pocket Genius title shows how rocks and minerals play a part in the formation of each.Redesigned in paperback, DK's best-selling Pocket Genius series is now available in an engaging compact and economical format that is ideal for both browsing and quick reference for use in school and at home. Catalog entries packed with facts provide at-a-glance information, while locator icons offer immediately recognizable references to aid navigation and understanding, and fact files round off the book with fun facts such as record breakers and timelines. Each pocket-size encyclopedia is filled with facts on subjects ranging from animals to history, cars to dogs, and Earth to space and combines a child-friendly layout with engaging photography and bite-size chunks of text that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers.

This A-Z encyclopedia offers children fascinating information about their favorite animals. With explanations of classification, adaptation, migration, and conservation issues, children will gain fascinating insight into the behaviors, biology, and environments of the planet's wildlife. Includes a diverse and engaging list of animals and serves as an excellent scientific reference book. Whether reading for fun or as a homework aid, there's plenty to expand young minds.

Find out about all 118 elements, the building blocks of matter that make up our entire universe, in this pocket-sized encyclopedia. Discover all the major elements of the periodic table, arranged in chapters according to their group, including alkaline earth metals, lanthanides, and noble gases. Every important element - from hydrogen via carbon, oxygen, and gold to oganesson (that's element number 118) - is presented here.Every entry includes a photo of the element in its raw state or in use, as well as its date of discovery and atomic information as found on the periodic table. Plus here are stunning full-page photos showing elements as you have never seen them before - perhaps inside machinery that you can't normally delve into; or in stunning macro photography that reveals microscopic details invisible to the human eye.The Pocket Eyewitness series is perfect for all children, from reluctant readers who can easily digest the key points through to budding Marie Curies and Louis Pasteurs who want to know more about the most essential particles on the planet.

If you're wild about animals, this visual encyclopedia is the ultimate page-turner, bringing our planet's creatures together in spectacular style. This inspiring children's reference guide welcomes you to the animal kingdom where you can meet more than 1,500 species, ranging from ants to zebras and everything in between. Stunning pictures bring you face to face with giant predators you know and love, including polar bears and tigers, as well as mysterious microscopic life, including amoebas and bacteria. A variety of animal habitats are shown in beautiful detail, while accessible information, additional fact boxes, and amazing galleries complete the stories. A jaw-dropping spectrum of animal types - from fish and birds to reptiles and mammals - provides a learning experience like no other. Whether you're a budding naturalist or simply want to complete a school project, The Animal Book has got it covered.

Leksikonet henvender sig til små børn, der har lyst til at dykke ned i dybet og lære alt om livet under havets overflade. Her er masser af fakta, sjove tegninger og flotte fotos, som bringer læseren helt tæt på det undersøiske liv fra nord til syd og fra havets overflade til dybhavets mørke.Bogen er en del af en populær leksikon-serie fra Forlaget Globe, der tilbyder masser af sjov viden til børn fra 5 år.

Her er den ultimative bog til alle nysgerrige, små dyreelskere. Her finder du masser af vilde spørgsmål om dyr og deres mindst lige så vilde svar.Ved hjælp af hundredvis af utrolige visuelle sammenligninger, kan du lære de vildeste fakta fra dyrenes verden. Vidste du fx, at den sorttippede revhaj kan dufte et bytte op til en kilometer væk? Eller at stinkdyret holder fjender på afstand ved at sprøjte en ildelugtende væske ud? Eller at kaskelothvalen sover lodret? Alt det og meget mere, finder du svar på i ”Vilde spørgsmål – vilde svar - DYR”!Bogen henvender sig til børn fra 6 år og deres familier. De yngste i målgruppen vil elske de mange visuelle sammenligninger, mens større børn og voksne kan forbløffes over den mere detaljerede faktatekst.

Leksikonet er for små, nysgerrige børn, som vil med helt tæt på de opdagelsesrejsendes, vågehalsenes, forskernes og pionerernes vilde liv og lære om deres enestående bedrifter, som har formet vores verden fra fortiden til nutiden. Her møder man fx Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, Alexander von Humboldt, Roald Amundsen, Howard Carter, Neil Armstrong, Charles Darwin, Ada Lovelace, Grace Hopper, Kaptajn Cook, Emmeline Pankhurst, Felix Baumgartner og mange, mange flere.Vilde Bedrifter - Leksikon for de yngste er fyldt med sjove fakta, farvestrålende illustrationer, flot grafik, og fantastiske fotos, der tilsammen bringer læseren helt tæt på de vilde bedrifter.Bogen er en del af en populær leksikon-serie fra Forlaget Globe, der tilbyder masser af sjov viden til børn fra 5 år.

Inspired by the wit and wisdom of North America’s favorite “Old” friend, the Almanac for Kids features a treasure trove of fun facts, awesome activities, and stellar stories that will keep kids of all ages entertained every day of the year!   This new edition is packed with hours of fun guaranteed to fascinate young readers, such as why Pluto was demoted and the first person allergic to the Moon; what your nose knows and why blood is red (and some is not!); big cat facts and curious cases of ghost apples, ice volcanoes, and falling iguanas; how to grow your own snacks, make invisible ink, and predict the weather; why cows moo and how alpacas help people; inspirational kids working to save the planet; monthly sky highlights, seasonal poems, and historic happenings; and so much more!  

Is er en flot, fascinerende og tankevækkende bog fyldt med facts og billeder fra livet i en frossen verden, der er under pres. Bogens hovedfokus er dyrelivet i Arktis og Antarktis både i forhistorisk tid og nu, men den fortæller også om de oprindelige folk og de opdagelsesrejsende, bjergbestigere og forskere, der de sidste 200 år har sat kursen mod Jordens kolde poler.