The Super Encyclopedia Collection By DK (Nature, Earth & Dinosaur) 3 Books Collection Set - Ages 9-12 - Paperback

Description

• Super Nature Super Nature is a dazzling visual tour of nature that tells you all about the 100 greatest superstars of the animal kingdom, from the tiny flea to the enormous humpback whale. With amazing and detailed 3D digital pictures, spectacular photography and stripped away images to take you behind the scenes and "under the skin"; take a virtual safari amongst the most amazing creatures on our planet. Ever wondered how a cheetah can accelerate from 0 to 40mph in three seconds? Or how termites build cooling systems into their homes? Super Nature will tell you, with each feature profiling these animal superstars, giving you the stats, the cross-sections and the images that will show you how and tell you why. Take a trip through the animal kingdom, from the smallest barnacle to the tall and resilient Emperor penguin, and go on a truly amazing journey with Super Nature. Super Earth From natural disasters to spectacular waterfalls, see our spectacular planet's most amazing natural wonders in this exciting visual guide about Earth. Discover the remarkable power of the world around us with SuperEarth. Take a journey through colourful coral reefs, see the drama of a volcanic eruption, and discover castle-like ice caves in this thrilling guide packed with incredible facts and stats. SuperEarth reveals the wonders of our world as you've never seen them before
• looking down from above, deep underground, and from the middle of a raging thunderstorm. With amazing CGI artworks taking you closer than ever before to Mount Etna, the Great Blue Hole, a hurricane, and many more, you'll see the world in a different light. Each natural wonder is profiled with stunning photography or a special CGI artwork, and includes clear descriptions of the wonder and the science behind its formation. A quick-reference box within each profile highlights need-to-know stats and info. This is a perfect guide for school projects or those wanting to know more about our fascinating planet. Super Dinosaur Travel back in time and get up close and personal with the biggest, fastest, and strangest creatures that ever roamed the earth. Take a dip with the plesiosaur that's bigger than a bus, race the dinosaur that's faster than a galloping horse, and grin at the big cat with teeth that are longer than daggers. Prepare to be amazed as more than 40 incredible prehistoric creatures come roaring back to life in stunning CGI reconstructions. Alongside the amazing images, SuperDinosaur is packed with incredible facts about these extraordinary creatures. Did you know that the fearsome Tyrannosaurus has the most powerful bite of any land animal that has ever lived? Or that the bizarre Amargasaurus had spines that stuck out 60 cm (24 in) from its neck? Or perhaps you fancy your chances in a staring competition with Temnodontosaurus
• just be warned, its eyes are 25 cm (9.8 in) wide! Features on fascinating fossils and the latest scientific techniques will show you exactly how paleontologists piece together information about how dinosaurs would have looked and lived.