Pocket Genius Countries Of The World

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2024-02-20
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780593841570

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Pocket Genius Countries of the World by DK Pdf

Which is the biggest country in the world? Which one has the most people? Which one has three capital cities? Find the answers to these questions and more in the pages of this illustrated reference guide to all the countries of the world. Explore the planet in this fact-filled Pocket Genius book for children aged 8-12 as you journey across the world to discover what makes it special. Learn about each nation's geography, climate and economics supplemented by comprehensive reference data, including the national flag, official name, capital city, population, total area, population density, languages, religions, demographics, type of government and currency, all meticulously researched from the latest sources. Each country entry has a full color map showing terrain, major places and geographical features. There is also a fascinating 'Insight' fact for each country revealing some of the more fun, interesting, and quirky details that make places so unique. The Pocket Genius series is perfect for all children, whether they are young readers beginning to discover facts about the world or budding geniuses keen to soak up even more information! Ideal for family reference, crosswords, and quizzes, this book presents an intriguing and absorbing journey around the world in which we live.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2020-01-14
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780744020342

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Pocket Genius: Cats by DK Pdf

Find out about more than 70 cat breeds, including their origins and characteristics, in this pocket-sized encyclopedia. This cat-alogue packs a whole lot of information into your pocket! Along with a photo of each breed, discover the facts and stats of each cat, including its size, where the breed originated, colors and markings, and unusual features or behaviors. You'll soon be able to tell apart a Burmese from a Siamese; a rex from a sphynx and a manx; and an American shorthair from a British shorthair. You will also discover a lot about colors and patterns. Did you know that tabby cats and tortoiseshells are not breeds, but colors within breeds? Plus there are pages introducing cat anatomy and behavior; and the book finishes with fun facts. The style of the Pocket Eyewitness series is perfect for all children, from reluctant readers who can easily digest the key points through to budding vets and cat-lovers who want to know more about the best pets on the planet. Cats with facts: what more could anyone want?

Author : DK
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2016-01-19
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781465445865

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Pocket Genius: Earth by DK Pdf

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.

Author : Peter Stalker
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2010-06-10
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780199580729

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A Guide to Countries of the World by Peter Stalker Pdf

An up-to-date handbook providing an overview of every country in the world. Maps and geographical details are given along with the historical and contemporary social, economic, religious and political issues that shape each country. Also provides economic and social indicators, such as GDP and life expectancy, and hundreds of useful web links.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2020-01-14
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780744020373

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Pocket Genius: Elements by DK Pdf

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.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2016-01-19
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780744046700

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Pocket Genius: Rocks and Minerals by DK Pdf

Profiling nearly 200 types of rocks and minerals from volcanic rocks and granite to sparkling diamonds and explosive sulfur, DK's 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. Catalog entries include facts provided 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 mini-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.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2016-01-19
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781465452252

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Pocket Genius: Earth by DK Pdf

A visual look at the planet we call home, DK's 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?" Catalog entries include facts provided at-a-glance information, while locator icons offer immediately recognizable references to aid navigation and understanding, and fact files round off the ebook with fun facts such as record breakers and timelines. Each mini-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.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2016-01-19
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780744021189

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Pocket Genius: Inventions by DK Pdf

Discover the fascinating world of inventions and technology. From the first tools to the latest gadgets, Pocket Genius: Inventions showcases key inventors and inventions that changed the world from air, space, water, and land transportation to everyday objects in the home, medical tools and aids, plus telescopes, roller coasters, satellites, and robots, and a look at future technologies. 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.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2016-01-19
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780744046748

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Pocket Genius: Horses by DK Pdf

Destined to be toted in school backpacks everywhere, DK's new encyclopedia series for young readers contains on-the-spot information in children's favorite subject areas. Kids love facts: they want to know about the biggest, fastest, tallest, and oldest everything. Full of instant information, these books feature a fresh and striking design that is sure to appeal to the middle-grade audience. These single-subject guides offer a unique catalog-style presentation, which clearly lays out individual subcategories with concise and punchy text covering all of the essential information on whatever topic is at hand. Featuring more than 125 individual breeds of horses, ponies and their cousins — zebras, mules and donkeys — Pocket Genius: Horses looks at the anatomy and behavior of horses at work and at play.

Author : DK
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2016-01-19
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781465445919

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Pocket Genius: Science by DK Pdf

Covering the basic principles of science, including matter and materials, energy and forces, and the living world, Pocket Genius: Science is a junior look at science, teaching young readers what things are made of, how things move, and how life works. Touching on biology, chemistry, physics, and more, Pocket Genius: Science answers questions such as Why do lemons taste sour? Where does electricity come from? How do plants make their own food? and more to help explain everyday science in our world. 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.

Author : DK
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-01-19
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781465445261

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Pocket Genius: Animals by DK Pdf

Pocket Genius: Animals highlights the lives of nearly 200 animals — what they eat, what eats them, where they live, and how big they are. From tiny bees to the mighty elephant, the animal kingdom is celebrated with fun facts and images of the tallest, fastest, heaviest, and largest domestic and wild animals on the planet. 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 from 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.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1923
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:947976176

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Countries of the World by Anonim Pdf

Author : George Fiske
Publisher : Litres
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9785040837014

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The Challenge of the Country: A Study of Country Life Opportunity by George Fiske Pdf

"The Challenge of the Country: A Study of Country Life Opportunity" by George Walter Fiske. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Author : Little Genius Books
Publisher : Little Genius Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2023-07-25
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1953344852

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My Big Book of Answers World Atlas by Little Genius Books Pdf

Which country is the biggest in the world? Does anyone live in Antarctica? Lift the flaps to find the answers to these and many more fascinating questions. Explore the wonderful world we live in one flap at a time with this big book of fun facts and explanations! From North America to South America, from Africa to Austalia and everything in between, this interactive atlas has countless questions and answers underneath the sturdy flaps to lift. Tons of intriging questions with fun factual answers all along the way. Where is the tallest tree? How many people live in Europe? How big is the Sahara Desert? How long is the Great Wall of China? All of these are answered, and then with the last pages of an seek and find with countries numbered to go back through the book and locate them!

Author : Michael Brian Schiffer
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2022-04-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780816547685

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The Portable Radio in American Life by Michael Brian Schiffer Pdf

In this fascinating history of the portable radio, Michael Schiffer shows how this invention is as American as apple pie. Along the way, he tells how technology has responded to consumer preference, how corporate "cryptohistory" has made us believe the Japanese invented the radio, and how the spread of the portable radio mirrors that of other technologies. More than 400 photographs make this book both a definitive resource and a delightful browse.