The Super Encyclopedia Collection By DK (Nature, Earth & Dinosaur) 3 Books Collection Set

Ages 9-12 - Paperback

Titles in this set:

1. Super Nature
2. Super Earth
3. Super Dinosaur

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 3D digital pictures, spectacular photography, and stripped-away images, take a virtual safari amongst the most amazing creatures on our planet. Ever wondered how a cheetah can accelerate from 0 to 40 mph in three seconds? Or how termites build cooling systems into their homes? Super Nature will tell you, profiling these animal superstars with stats, cross-sections, and images that show you how and tell you why. Journey through the animal kingdom, from the smallest barnacle to the tall and resilient Emperor penguin, and embark on an amazing adventure with Super Nature.

Super Earth

From natural disasters to spectacular waterfalls, see our planet's most amazing natural wonders in this exciting visual guide about Earth. Discover the remarkable power of the world around us with Super Earth. Journey through colorful coral reefs, witness the drama of a volcanic eruption, and explore castle-like ice caves in this thrilling guide packed with incredible facts and stats. Super Earth 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, you'll see the world in a different light. Each natural wonder is profiled with stunning photography or CGI artwork, including clear descriptions and a quick-reference box highlighting need-to-know stats and info. This is a perfect guide for school projects or anyone wanting to learn more about our fascinating planet.

Super Dinosaur

Travel back in time and get up close with the biggest, fastest, and strangest creatures that ever roamed the earth. Swim with the plesiosaur bigger than a bus, race the dinosaur faster than a galloping horse, and grin at the big cat with teeth longer than daggers. Prepare to be amazed as over 40 incredible prehistoric creatures come to life in stunning CGI reconstructions. Super Dinosaur 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? Or that the bizarre Amargasaurus had spines sticking out 60 cm (24 in) from its neck? Features on fascinating fossils and the latest scientific techniques will show you how paleontologists piece together information about how dinosaurs looked and lived.