Provides an illustrated introduction to dinosaurs, explaining what they are and when they lived, looking at different types of dinosaurs, examining their lifestyles, hunting and eating habits, defense mechanisms, physical abilities, mating behaviors, and intelligence, and discussing dinosaur extinction.

Explores the world of reptiles, discussing lizards, snakes, tortoises, turtles, alligators, crocodiles, and tuataras.

Presents an introductory look at the world of flying, from the first manned flight, early gliders, monoplanes, and biplanes, to the high-powered jetliners, jet planes, and helicopters that travel the world today --

With exciting new interactive material, this edition of 'Eye Wonder: Human Body' explores the inner workings of our bodies, from how the nervous system and circulatory system work, to the essential roles played by our skeletal system and agile minds.

In a visual reference, readers can discover the inner workings of one of Earth's most terrifying natural phenomena as well as learn about some of the most famous volcanic eruptions in history --

"Raise the drawbridge, man the battlements, and find out what castle life was really like. See lavish banquets, thrilling jousts, and entertaining jesters! Train to become a knight, visit a castle city in China, and discover the tricks used to keep enemies out. Test your knowledge and have hours of fun with eight pages of awesome activities!" -- Page 4 of cover.

Covering every horsey topic you could possibly want to explore- from discovering the different horse and pony breeds, to finding out how cultures around the world live with their horses, and learning how horse-lovers ride these magnificent animals- DK's Horses & Ponies is a one-stop shop for equine knowledge. With colourful photographs and pictures on every page, this guide helps you become an expert in identifying the many different horse and pony...

An introduction to planet Earth, its features, and the forces that have shaped them.

Discusses the importance and causes of various kinds of weather, how it can change and be predicted, and how weather is different in different places.--