This fun, fact-filled book for kids ages 6–9 is the ultimate guide to all things medieval, from knights and jousting to sieges and forts. Entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits, it’s the perfect book for any kid who can’t get enough of castles. Where in the world can you find today’s oldest existing fortress? How many people does it take to build a castle? What is the heaviest-sized boulder that could be thrown by a trebuchet? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! Castles, which features photographs of fortresses from around the world, as well as maps, models, and dioramas to help young readers visualize all the exciting facts and information. From the earliest stone strongholds to the most elaborate fairy-tale fortresses in Germany, India, and Japan, kids will learn about every aspect of life in medieval society, including farming, food and feasting, entertainment, and, of course, knights! Vetted by educational consultants, the DKfindout! series drives kids ages 6–9 to become experts on more than 30 of their favorite STEM- and history-related subjects, whether Vikings, volcanoes, or robots. This series covers the subjects that kids really want to learn about—ones that have a direct impact on the world around them, like climate change, space exploration, and rapidly evolving technology—making learning fun through amazing images, stimulating quizzes, and cutting-edge information. The DKfindout! series is one that kids will want to turn to again and again.

A fantastic resource to teach kids everything they would want to know about the exciting world of science. Perfect for budding scientists who want a highly visual STEM book to increase their science know-how. This introduction to science for kids is full of photographs and illustrations, fascinating facts, and engaging challenges. It's sure to inspire the next amazing science fair project. A brilliant science book for kids containing tons of interesting facts about this limitless subject, as well as a fantastic breakdown of what science is and why it's so important. Did you know that there are no sounds in space? Or that rainbows appear only in the morning or late afternoon? Find out why! For any child that can't get enough of science, DKfindout! Science is packed with fun facts, quizzes and amazing photography. Follow along with key curriculum text introducing all the key topics for age 6+ readers covering everything from light and electricity, to animals and parts of the body. This series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts - and keep them coming back for more. The only limit is your imagination! Find Out About The Exciting World Of Science! Have you ever wanted to know what lightning is? Or perhaps you'd like to know how to make a rainbow? Now you can! DKfindout! Science is packed with surprising scientific facts and fascinating pictures. It's a small book filled with big ideas. Inside these pages, you will: - Learn about forces, the laws of motion, simple machines, and electrical circuits - Read about great scientists in history - See how the water cycle works - Discover how things like gravity and magnetism change our daily lives - Hear from real-life expert Dr. Suze Kundu what it's like to be a materials scientist - Fold out the cover for a science quiz and timeline -and find out much, much more! Dkfindout! Science is one title in the Dkfindout! series of educational books for kids, and Silver award winner in the MadeForMums Awards 2017 children's books series category. Kids around the world are obsessed with this gorgeous collection, so much so that a range of massive DKfindout! posters for bedroom walls are sold separately. Add to your collection and nurture your little one's interest in the world. Other titles include DKfindout! Solar System, Birds, Castles, Climate Change, Pirates, Coding, Ancient Egypt, Engineering, Reptiles and a whole lot more!

At one time, kings ruled the world. Today, most kings play a different role in their countries. This introduction to royalty will help young readers separate fact from fiction when it comes to monarchs. Through simple text, they'll explore real-life royalty, both modern and historical. Readers learn what a king is, how a person becomes a king, and how the position has changed over time. Full-page photographs highlight key royal figures from around the world. With colorful spreads and fun facts, this fascinating book will appeal to readers interested in exploring beyond fairy tales.

Princes once had the big job of learning how to rule kingdoms. In some countries, they still do. This fun and informative book introduces readers to real-life royalty, both modern and historical. The simple narrative explains what a prince is, how a person becomes a prince, and how the role has changed over time. Full-page photographs feature famous as well as lesser-known princes from around the world, while plenty of fast facts add to this fun first look at the inner world of princes and their royal lives.

Queen Elizabeth II is the longest reigning monarch alive today. So what is a queen and what does she do? In this introduction to royalty, readers learn how a person becomes a queen and how the role has changed over time. They also find out about queens who have changed the history of their countries and the world. Full-page photographs feature important royal figures from around the world, while fast facts supplement this fascinating first look at the world of royalty.

When children think of royalty, they may imagine kings, queens, princes, and princesses. Perhaps a less familiar role in the royal family is the duchess. Young readers are introduced to duchesses through color photographs and lots of fun facts. Long ago, duchesses weren't just the wives of dukes, they sometimes ran their own kingdoms. How has that changed today? Readers learn about real-life duchesses, both modern and historical, in this fun and informative glimpse inside the fascinating world of royalty.

Dukes were once very important. Kings used to trust their dukes to run parts of their kingdom. Today, things have changed. This fun and informative book introduces readers to dukes, both modern and historical. They explore what a duke is, how a person becomes a duke, and what a duke's job might look like. Full-color photographs highlight a few of today's dukes from around the world, and fast facts add to the fun as readers take a glimpse inside the world of real-life royalty.