人们是怎么知道地球是圆的的？你也许会说是哥伦布航海发现的，但其实远在古希腊时期就有了地球是圆的的理论。 从船上的?t望台能看到在甲板上看不到的远方，月相变化，时差的产生，不同地方的人能看到不同的星空等等，这些都表明地球是圆的。 这本英语原版科普绘本提供了丰富有趣的知识，穿越历史，进入太空，启发孩子观察、思考有关地球形状的现象与知识，培养孩子独立思考的精神。 书后有简单的小实验，引导孩子自己动手、观察。

Jack and Annie continue their quest for the secrets of happiness in order to save Merlin. This time, the Magic Tree House takes them to the one continent they haven't visited before: Antarctica. Illustrations.

Bee hummingbirds, ostriches, flycatchers, chickadees, and bald eagles! Dick and Sally find themselves on a bird-watching tour led by the Cat in the Hat. After a quick lesson on just exactly what a bird is , they go motoring around the world to observe our fine feathered friends in their natural habitats. Time flies, and soon it's late, but the Cat saves the day by shifting his vehicle into Fine Feather All-Weather Flying Machine mode and winging Dick and Sally back home.

Jack and Annie are ready for their next adventure in the NewYork Times bestselling middle-grade series—the Magic TreeHouse! A spirited holiday mission! The magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie back in time to thefoggy streets of Victorian London, where they must help CharlesDickens. But the famous author has everything he could possiblywant. How are they supposed to help him? It’s not until Mr. Dickensrescues them from being thrown in jail that they discover hissecret past and the sad memories that haunt him. Jack and Anniewill need all their magic—and help from three ghosts!—to save thegreat writer. Visit the Magic Tree House website! MagicTreeHouse.com

Understanding science means understanding the world aroundyou. It also means having fun! The Super Science Book usesstuff you can find around the house to explain and demonstratedozens of science concepts. The explanations are clear and theexperiments and activities let you see and understand the scienceclose-up. Use the book to satisfy your scientific curiosity, or toprovide ideas for science fair projects.

With a little help from the Cat in the Hat, Sally and Dick observe a small miracle in their own backyard—the metamorphosis of an egg into a caterpillar into a chrysalis into a bright new butterfly! Along the way, beginning readers will find out how butterflies see thousands of images at once, drink nectar from flowers, avoid predators, and can be identified by size, shape, and color. Readers will also follow the amazing migration of millions of monarchs.

Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure inthe bestselling middle-grade series—the Magic Tree House! A castle with a secret passage! That's what Jack and Annie find when the Magic Tree Housewhisks them back to the Middle Ages for another wild adventure. Inthe Great Hall of the castle, a feast is under way. But Jack andAnnie aren't exactly welcome guests! Visit the Magic Tree House website! MagicTreeHouse.com

Dolphins have long been a source of fascination for humans fortheir immense intelligence, charming personalities, and magnificentacrobatics. But there are lots of things that we don’t know aboutthese captivating mammals: Did you know that there are 37 differentspecies of dolphins? Or that dolphins drink milk? That they takenaps? Or that some scientists believe that the dolphin’s ancestorsonce walked upright on land? Here, 3-D, layered models let childrenlook through a dolphin's insides while they encounter interestingfacts and vivid illustrations along the way.

Presented in a beautiful slipcase, this expanding pocket guidebrings the Metropolitan Museum of Art's treasured rooms andexhibitions to life. The guide features the Great Hall, Temple ofDendur, Charles Engelhard Court, Arms and Armour Court, Boiseriefrom the Hotel De Varengeville, Petri European Sculpture Court,Medieval Sculpture Hall, Leon Levy and Shelby White Court, DamascusRoom, B. Gerald Cantor Sculpture Gallery, Modern Art Galleries,Astor Court and the Patio from the Castle of Velez Blanco. Eachstylish illustration is accompanied by a short and informativede*ion, making this the perfect purchase for anyone wishing toremember a visit to New York's most famous art museum. About the Author: Sarah McMenemy is the creator of London: A Three-DimensionalExpanding City Skyline (9781406323481), New York: AThree-Dimensional Expanding City Skyline (9781606332957), Paris: AThree-Dimensional Expanding City Skyline (9781406337273) andWashington D.C.: A Three-Dimensional Expanding City Skyline(97814

Did you know that an estimated 80% of all life on earth isfound in the ocean? Now kids can dive in to discover all of theamazing secrets of the world’s oceans in 3-D Explorer: Oceans. Inthis multidimensional book, they can learn more about the familiarplants and animals of the shoreline and rock pools and uncover themysteries lurking in the ocean’s midnight zone and murky depths.Five spectacular 3-D pop-up panoramas feature clever transparentlayers, revealing each ocean zone from the surface to the seafloor.Future marine biologists will be mesmerized by the amazing photos,facts, and artwork.

THE CAT IN the Hat puts to rest any notion that money grows on trees in this super simple look at numismatics, the study of money and its history. Beginning with the ancient practice of bartering, the Cat explains various forms of money used in different cultures, from shells, feathers, leather, and jade to metal ingots to coins (including the smallest—the BB-like Indian fanam—and the largest—the 8-foot-wide, ship-sinking limestone ones from the Islands of Yap!), to the current king of currency, paper. Also included is a look at banking, from the use of temples as the first banks to the concept of gaining or paying interest, and a step-by-step guide to minting coins. A fascinating introduction is bound to change young reader’s appreciation for change!

Exceptional nonfiction for children from two of the mosttrusted names in science education: Seymour Simon and theSmithsonian Institution.

Sharks are creatures that have perennially captured children'simaginations. In Wonderful World of Sharks , real-life photoscombine with illustrations to offer children a fascinating lookinto the deep-sea lives of sharks. Guided by their favorite Disneycharacters, youngsters will explore the many different kinds ofsharks, from the biggest to the tiniest, the most common to theweirdest, the gentlest to the most deadly!

FrogsFrogs can jump thirty times their own body length, catchinsects on the wing, and breathe underwater or on land. But theymust always keep their skins wet. Read and find out why

Remember Rome for ever with this exquisite 1.5 metre cut papersouvenir featuring twelve of Romes most famous sites.

Jack and Annie are on their second mission to find--andinspire--artists to bring happiness to millions. After traveling toNew Orleans, Jack and Annie come head to head with some realghosts, as well as discover the world of jazz when they meet ayoung Louis Armstrong!