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DK
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
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Lucy follows her dream to train to be a professional ballerina, and is selected as one of a handful of students into the Ballet Academy. Follow her journey as she gets through the tough training with the support of teachers and fellow students, and performs alongside her idol in The Nutcracker before facing her final challenge of getting into Ballet High School.
DK Adventures are an innovative mix of narrative and nonfiction for kids ages 8-11
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Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Sections of Information on space travel are interspersed throughout this science fiction adventure: In the year 2098, five school children have won an international competition to visit outer space and journey to the distant star system of Alpha Centauri on the spaceship Argo to find a new home. But right from the start things don't go according to plan -- conflict, malfunctions, mistrust, and running out of fuel all get in the way of trying to enter...
3) Horse Club
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Emma adores horses almost as much as she idolizes her older sister. Emma dreams about riding in a show alongside her sister one day. The sisters go to horse-riding camp, where Emma's wish is about to come true, but it's not a smooth ride. WIll Emma save her sister, the show-- and the day?"--Page 4 of cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Featuring the most exciting duels and epic battles that have ever been fought in the Star Wars galaxy, DK Adventures: Star Wars: Jedi Battles will show you lightsaber techniques, deadly weapons, other-world allies, and just how the Jedi succeed in battle.
Let the journey begin!
Good books build great readers. Created in consultation with literacy experts, DK Adventures: Star Wars will appeal to proficient readers...
Let the journey begin!
Good books build great readers. Created in consultation with literacy experts, DK Adventures: Star Wars will appeal to proficient readers...
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Formats
Description
Venture deep into the dark side of the Star Wars universe and discover the world of the evil Sith. Find out more about incredible Sith powers and ruthless plots to take over the galaxy with this all-new DK Adventures: Star Wars: Sith Wars!
Good books build great readers. Created in consultation with literacy experts, DK Adventures: Star Wars will appeal to proficient readers who have a love of reading for both information...
Good books build great readers. Created in consultation with literacy experts, DK Adventures: Star Wars will appeal to proficient readers who have a love of reading for both information...
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Meet some of the most fearsome monsters in the Star Wars galaxy. Discover brutal beasts that fight in dusty arenas and find out how Luke Skywalker escaped from a vicious wampa. Come face-to-face with the scary hunters who live in the seas of Naboo, and meet the strange creatures that survive in outer space." --
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Marine biologists Dom and Jake explore the deepest ocean trenches in the world, where they encounter unique sea creatures, in a book describing the history of deep sea submersibles and the sea life that lives in the deepest parts of the ocean.
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"When Jeremy visits his twin cousins Jack and Flash in Oklahoma, he gets a big surprise: they're storm chasers! They live in a region called Tornado Alley, an area with more tornadoes than anywhere else in the world. Jack and Flash travel around Tornado Alley looking for tornadoes, and Jeremy is coming with them on their next mission. In Twister! Jeremy and his cousins encounter giant hailstones, awesome lightning, and funnel clouds, but will they...
11) Awesome Rocks
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Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
Look up close at rocks, minerals and sparkling gems to unravel the clues to classify and identify them. Find out how they were formed, where in the world they're found, and how to start your own rock collection.
DK Adventures is a nonfiction series for kids ages 8-11 featuring visually rich theme spreads, and fascinating facts that help kids build their skills in vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and critical thinking while developing...
DK Adventures is a nonfiction series for kids ages 8-11 featuring visually rich theme spreads, and fascinating facts that help kids build their skills in vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and critical thinking while developing...
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
Find out about different cars past, present and future. Explore recent manufacturing and engineering developments with environmentally friendly fuels and investigate their inner workings.
DK Adventures is a nonfiction series for kids ages 8-11 featuring visually rich theme spreads, and fascinating facts that help kids build their skills in vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and critical thinking while developing a love of reading.
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
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"Explores what an expedition to Cambodia's mountain forests is like for research scientists who are studying its rare and undiscovered animals, including camp life, discovering the forest animals and plants, and visiting a wildlife rescue center." --
16) Let's explore!
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Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
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Andrea, Stephanie, Olivia, Mia, and Emma enjoy their summer vacation by going on a camping trip, rescuing jungle animals, and making friends with a pop star.
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Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Some Super Villains are just too powerful for one Super Hero alone to conquer -- and this is where The Avengers come in! These brave adventurers have been using their powers to protect the Earth for many years -- but once they join forces, they become truly unbeatable. From Iron Man to the Hulk, meet all the fascinating Heroes that make up Earth's mightiest team of Super Heroes in the new DK Adventures." --
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Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
Let your imaginations soar and be whisked away on a magical journey around the world, retelling myths and legends from long ago. Meet the mischievous tricksters, the brave heroes and the all-powerful creator gods from ancient cultures and find out how they overcome the giants, the shapeshifters, and the lure of sea-maidens in DK Adventures: Myths and Legends.
DK Adventures is a nonfiction series for kids ages 8-11 featuring...
DK Adventures is a nonfiction series for kids ages 8-11 featuring...
19) Shipwreck
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Series
Publisher
DK, Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Presents general information about shipwrecks and related topics, covering historic shipwrecks, oceans, ships, weather at sea, sea survival, and shipwreck exploration." --
"Marina and Jason embark on a cruise ship around the Bahamas with their Dad, but the ocean turns stormy and the ship smashes into a submerged island. Floating on a life-craft and separated from their Dad, the children begin a dramatic and heart-racing ocean adventure." --
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
Is your child fascinated with the way the human body works? Do you have a budding junior biologist or doctor who's eager to learn more? DK Adventures: A Trip through the Body is a wonderful way to teach children about the human body through pictures and story. Through a combination of interesting storytelling and pictures, DK Adventures: A Trip through the Body is a great way for both avid readers and visual learners to learn more about...