Nature Books

A complete color guide to identifying and investigating gemstones.This book guides you through all aspects of the world of gems, exploring the different characteristics and properties of minerals, gems, and precious metals.Combines cutting-edge writing with beautiful full-color photography that captures the beauty of a fascinating array of natural and cut stones.Presents a wonderfully designed, in-depth directory that identifies each gemstone in turn, exploring every facet of common and rare gemstones, and precious metals.Includes an at-a-glance gallery of gemstones in miniature, plus a failsafe step-by-step identification system.Reveals interesting facts and surrounding folklore, as well as formation, structure, physical properties, and characteristics of gems, and details of how each might be worked and displayed.

Fall in step with the Parker family as they travel the country investigating fossil graveyards. Learn how fossils are formed, found, and displayed. A full-color journey through a part of the earth's h

Imagine being able to fly around a black hole, peer into the secrets of Jupiter, and understand why the sky is blue, all from the comfort of your own bedroom. Under the Stars: Astrophysics for Everyone is a captivating book that brings the wonders of the night sky to life. With colorful illustrations and engaging storytelling, this book is perfect for curious kids and inquisitive adults who want to learn about astrophysics in a fun and accessible way. So, if you've ever found yourself gazing up at the stars and wondering "why?" this book is for you. Get ready for an incredible journey through the solar system and beyond!

DKfindout! Science is a great read for kids who want to discover everything they need to about science. Filled with lots of pictures and illustrations, this book covers fascinating topics from the world of science including electricity, animals, and the body. The quizzes and science timeline included make it an exciting read for kids interested in science and for parents wanting to nurture their child's curiosity.

"Discover the World of Dinosaurs" is a fact-packed guide that helps children learn about the extinct creatures. It covers topics such as dino fossils, how they hunted, and the different types of dinosaurs. With engaging illustrations and informative text, this book is perfect for young dinosaur enthusiasts who want to learn more about the fascinating world of these prehistoric beasts.

Discover how paleontologists dig deep to discover these remains and how they use them to learn more about the plants and animals that once covered the planet. A True Earth Science series presents fascinating facts and fun activities that will engage the budding earth scientist, while exploring the fields of geology, meteorology, ecology, and more. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study. Millions of years ago, Earth was populated by animals unlike any that we know today. The only way to learn anything about these extinct species is to study the remains they have left behind in Earth's rocks and soil.

This book is perfect for children who love to explore and experiment! It encourages an interactive and imaginative approach to learning about key scientific concepts such as force and motion, electricity and magnetism, and earth and space. The open-ended questions and activities provided in the book serve as a great jumping off point for children to flex their creative muscles and dive deeper into scientific exploration. The guided independent investigations at the end of the book also provide children with the opportunity to conduct their own experiments and record their findings. Users can expect a fun, engaging, and hands-on learning experience with "This Book Thinks You're a Scientist".

Children can explore the wonders of space in this incredible picture book with giant fold-out pages full of fascinating facts to satisfy the curiosity of every young space enthusiast. From the Sun and the planets in our Solar System to massive stars and vast galaxies and lots, lots more, there's a whole universe to discover.

How does the heart pump blood? How do our eyes see? What does the inside of a bone look like? In all its color and complexity, our body is brought to life in the pages of this ''show-and-tell'' book. The text describes how each system in our body works independently and together with other systems to make us the complex human beings that we are. Large, cutaway illustrations explain what words can't--showing in stunning detail how our body functions to help us breathe, move, reproduce, fight germs, and more. Color illustrations.

Introduce your child to facts and explanations about the animal kingdom and the natural world.

This book is perfect for those interested in learning about different types of weather. It provides a comprehensive explanation of how weather forms, including extreme weather phenomena like tornadoes. The book also features stunning images of unique atmospheric events and is an excellent choice for curious minds of all ages.

Two-Can’s How Things Work introduces children to the world through workings of things he or she uses every day, from the kitchen sink to money, and how they are made, built and used. The entire book is beautifully written and illustrated with the youngest readers in mind. It contains an alphabetical index and glossary to assist in building vocabulary. This a first edition copy of the book without any damage. - Easy to use A-Z organization - Clear text and illustrations describe and explain over 35 topics - Diagrams of the inner workings of everyday objects - Written and researched by experts

This book is perfect for anyone who loves to learn new things and be entertained at the same time. It's packed with 5000 amazing facts on a wide range of topics, from science and history to animals and space. The concise format makes it easy to dip in and out of, making it a great addition to any coffee table or bookshelf.

Two-Can’s How Things Work introduces children to the world through workings of things he or she uses every day, from the kitchen sink to money, and how they are made, built and used. The entire book is beautifully written and illustrated with the youngest readers in mind. It contains an alphabetical index and glossary to assist in building vocabulary. This a first edition copy of the book without any damage. - Easy to use A-Z organization - Clear text and illustrations describe and explain over 35 topics - Diagrams of the inner workings of everyday objects - Written and researched by experts

The National Geographic Kids Almanac 2020 is an excellent read for curious and adventurous kids who want to learn more about the world they live in. The almanac features new content and fascinating interviews with explorers, making it an engaging and informative read. The special look at what was happening when the first edition came out ten years ago adds a unique touch to the publication. With tons of fun facts, crafts, activities, and practical reference material, this book is an ultimate guide to nature and the world, making it perfect for kids who have a thirst for knowledge and want to explore the beauty of the world.

Find out everything you want to know about the world around us: our mysterious universe; the human body; the secrets of nature; our changing planet; the everyday world, and the marvels of science and technology. This book will help you keep up with new phenomena and new technology and learn to understand the world around you in a fun and engaging way. Lavishly illustrated, this book is a fund of accessible information for all the family.

Ultimate Dinosaurs could be an excellent read for children or adults who are passionate about prehistoric creatures. The book features breathtaking visuals that bring the dinosaurs to life, accompanied by informative text. Readers can learn about everything from what the dinosaurs ate to how they defended themselves, and even discover what might have caused their extinction. If you're a dinosaur enthusiast or looking for a fun educational read, Ultimate Dinosaurs is the perfect choice.

8000 Amazing Things You Should Know is a great read for a child who is curious and loves to learn. With over 800 subject panels, each packed with 10 concise facts, this book is an incredible scientific reference resource. The detailed illustrations, diagrams and photographs are engaging and will keep the child captivated as they learn about a wide spectrum of subjects including the animal kingdom, space, the human body and buildings and transport. They will come away smarter and more inquisitive about the world around them.

This book is perfect for anyone who loves science and wants to learn more in a fun way. Each experiment is clearly explained and easy to follow, with step-by-step instructions and colorful illustrations. One of the most unique features of this book is that it has tabs across the top edge, making it easy to find the experiment you want. Users are sure to enjoy the variety of experiments, from making your own volcano to creating a bubble-powered rocket. Overall, this book is a great way to learn and have fun at the same time.

Planet Earth is a visually stunning guide that takes readers on a journey through the diverse landscapes and ecosystems that make up our planet. With beautiful photographs and informative text, this book is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about our world and the complex relationships that exist between all living things. Users will appreciate the unique and engaging way that this book presents the information, making it accessible and captivating for readers young and old.

Marvel at the mind-boggling complexity of your brain, more intricate than even the most advanced supercomputer. Discover how human brains differ from those of other anmials, and what they have in common. Journey into the depths of your mind and find out what controls your thoughts, actions, emotions and memories.

Brain Games is a great read for anyone looking to expand their mind and have fun while doing it! With a variety of challenges and puzzles, there's something for everyone in this book. Additionally, the short explanations of the neuroscience behind the games make this book informative as well as entertaining. Users are likely to appreciate the range of activities and the opportunity to learn something new while having fun.

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This book is perfect for children who love to experiment and discover how things work. The step-by-step instructions with illustrations and photos will make it easy for kids to follow along and conduct their own science experiments. It's a great tool for parents and teachers to create an interactive learning experience, while also being an enjoyable read for kids. Users may review this book as a fun and engaging way to learn about science.

Excerpted from the Mineralogy is the science of minerals. To the uninitiated, mineralogy can appear to be a very complicated subject. Many of the disciplines that form its core, such as chemistry, crystallography, physics and mathematics, can constitute forbidding barriers to understanding this fascinating natural science. This book endeavors to eliminate such barriers and to accompany the reader seeking to enter the world of minerals. The primary goals of this introduction are to illustrate some of the principal properties of minerals, present the modern tools used in their study, describe the natural environments in which minerals are formed, and explain the criteria by which minerals are classified. The main section of this book is an illustrated guide to 288 mineral species, all of them illustrated with unique photographs taken by nature photographer Roberto Appiani. Special thanks go to Dr. Federico Pezzotta, Curator of Mineralogy and Petrography at the Museum of Natural History in Milan, Italy, who wrote the section of this introduction that deals with the environments in which minerals are formed. Minerals are crystalline substances that are found in their natural state. Minerals are familiar to everyone, as they compose the rocks and mountains around us, as well as the sand on our beaches and the soil in our gardens. Many of the products we use every day are composed of toothpaste, for example, contains microcrystals of mica, calcite and fluorite, while detergents contain such mineral additives as calcite, dolomite, clays and zeolites. Minerals are components of meteorites and planets, while gemstones are nothing more than rough fragments of crystals, unusually transparent or colorful, that have been cut to emphasize their brilliance and transparency. Minerals have always had great importance in our world; from the dawn of history, each step in mankind's development can be measured by the use of metals. Today, minerals are the principal elements of steel and special alloys, and are integral to electronic and communication devices; they ace also used in the space industry and in the manufacture of a great many everyday items. The science of mineralogy came into being in relatively recent times. In order to understand the scientific criteria that governs its principles, one needs to trace the most important steps along its path over the centuries. The oldest use of minerals is related to primitive humans used natural pigments, hematite reds and manganese oxide blacks, to paint the walls of the caves in which they lived. About 5,000 years ago, the Egyptians were making objects from precious metals, using such colored minerals as malachite, lazurite and the emerald variety of beryl. The first texts to deal with mineralogical subjects were those of the Greek Theophrastus, around 370 B.C., and Pliny the Elder 400 years later. With Historio Naturalis , Pliny describes the perfect geometric shapes of crystals, laying the basis for the science of mineralogy. However, it is the German physician and scientist Georgius Agricola who is considered the father of mineralogy. In De Re Metallica ("On Metals"), first printed in 1556, Agricola describes the mining practices of his day in great detail, especially the techniques for exploiting and refining minerals and the procedures involved in the use of fusion to extract metals. Modern crystallography, the study of the forms that compose crystals, was born between the second half of the 1600s and the end of the 1700s, thanks to the contributions of Nicholas Steno, Carangeot and Romé de l'Isle. In 1801, Abbé René-Just Haüy discovered that minerals are composed of countless "molecules" that exactly reproduce the shape of their crystals, anticipating important discoveries that would only be confirmed a century later. During the 19th century, numerous scientists investigated the chemistry of minerals, among them Swedish chemist Jöns Jakob Berzelius, who established the princip1es of modern mineral classification. The beginning of the 20th century marks a fundamental step in the history of mineralogy, with the dlscovecy of the structure of minerals by German physicist Max von Laue in 1912. Experiments performed using X-rays proved for the first time that minerals are composed of atoms precisely arranged according to exact rules. In the early 1960s, electronic microprobe analysis made possible the study of the chemical composition of minerals, and in comparatively short periods of time, enabled accurate chemical analysis of mineral fragments of even the smallest size (down to 4/100,000 of an inch or 0.001 mm). In the early 1970s, another highly advanced instrument, the transmission electron microscope, went into common use in laboratories and universities (at least those able to afford its high cost). Capable of magnifying millions of times, this tool opened a new frontier in mineralogy, allowing the direct observation of the atoms and the structures that compose minerals.

This book is recommended for curious children and teenagers who want to learn about the human body and its functions. With engaging illustrations and creative infographics, readers will gain a thorough understanding of how their own body works. The fold-out wall chart is a helpful visual aid that can be used as a reference tool. Overall, Human Body is an excellent educational resource for those interested in biology and anatomy.

This New York Times bestseller is packed with incredible photos, tons of fun facts, crafts, activities, and fascinating articles about animals, science, nature, technology, and more. New features include a special section on animal friends; an updated "Fun and Games" chapter filled with all-new games, jokes, and comics; a new "Dino Myths Busted" feature; all new weird-but-true facts, crafts, and activities; a new special "15 Facts" feature in every chapter; updated reference material, and much more! And, this is the only kids' almanac with mobile media features that allow kids to access National Geographic videos, photo galleries, and games.

Author: National Geographic Kids
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 349
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Publication Date: 15 May 2015

A visual look at the planet we call home, Pocket Genius: Earth delves into Earth's geology and geography, examining oceans, mountains, deserts, clouds, and more. From sky-high mountains to deep, dark oceans and densely packed forests, Pocket Genius: Earth profiles more than 180 of Earth's features including volcanoes, rivers, and weather and answers questions like What causes an earthquake? Where is the world's largest glacier?, and Why is climate change happening?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.

"How Your Body Works" is a great book for children aged 7 and up who want to learn about their own bodies. The book is filled with easy-to-understand facts and infographics that explain how different parts of the body work together. One of the most unique features of this book is its stunning visuals that make learning about the body so much fun. Users are likely to enjoy this book as a great resource for learning about the human body.

THE BONES BOOK AND SKELETON is the extraordinary bestseller with over 1.75 million copies in print and a portfolio of accolades from “A terrific tool to help kids learn about their bodies.”— The Los Angeles Times • “As science lessons go, this is probably the cleverest around.”— New York Magazine • “Will tickle the curiosity bone with skeletal facts and activities on the role bones play in the body.”— Better Homes and Gardens Guide to Children’s Products • “Make no bones about it—this item is a great way to show youngsters how the body works.”— The Atlanta Journal • “A delightful package.”— The New York Daily News . Now, this educational classic has been updated with additional content and repackaged to give it a fresh, bold, contemporary look and form that makes it much easier to shelve and display. The 12-inch, 24-piece skeleton is realistically designed with moving joints, and can be displayed in its clear plastic bell jar. The book is packed with projects, experiments, and facts about all the systems of the human body. The focus, of course, is on the bones—what they are made of, how they grow, how they work. New is an expanded section on paleontology and fossil remains incorporating the latest news from the field, including the newly discovered hobbit-sized humans from the last Ice Age. This is a great gift for every kid, one that truly brings science to life.

In Explore the Human Body , a fascinating three-dimensional presentation allows in-depth, hands-on exploration of the most amazing machine in the world—you. This unique “model” can be deconstructed and rebuilt layer by layer, system by system, just by turning the page, so the reader can see how each part of the body is connected to the others. The complexities of the human body can be daunting, particularly for children, so by combining a 3-D model with informative text and pictures, Explore the Human Body helps children understand how all the major systems of the body work together to enable us to breathe, move, and interact with the world around us.

This innovative book brings a fresh and exciting approach to the practical world of science, combining creative arts and crafts activities with the basics of physics, chemistry and biology. Includes 100 stimulating and absorbing experiments, each of which is safe and simple to carry out and uses objects and materials that can be easily sourced. The clearly written, jargon-free text explains core scientific information in an accessible and hugely informative fashion that is easy for children to grasp.