Books by Derek Harvey

Did You Know? Animals: Amazing answers to more than 200 awesome questions! (Why? Series)

by Derek Harvey

From penguins to elephants and snakes to sharks, let your budding zoologist discover incredible facts about animals big and small.

Ever wondered why ducks float or how a spider makes a web? This fascinating animal book reveals the answers to more than 200 intriguing questions children ask about their favorite animals. Let’s explore them all!

Inside the pages of this first encyclopedia about animals, you’ll find:

• Five chapters covering mammals, birds, marine life, creepy-crawlies, and reptiles and amphibians.
• Information that is presented in bite-sized chunks and images that are clearly captioned and annotated.
• Stunning photography of animals in their natural surroundings.
• Answers more than 200 questions about animals, like "Can dogs see color?" or "Why do tigers have stripes?" in an engaging question and answer format.
• "Quick quiz" boxes that allow the reader to test their friends and family on trivia about the animal kingdom.

This fact-packed nature book for kids takes young readers on an epic adventure of exploring the animal kingdom! It’s organized by group and covers all areas of the animal kingdom, from mammals and birds to insects, reptiles and fish. Each page asks a new question and answers it with clear, simple text alongside amazing pictures, providing engaging information to help kids understand all about animal life and behavior.

Created in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution, this updated animal encyclopedia is the perfect addition to any in-school or home library. It features a fresh and simple design approach that keeps the pages clear and easy to navigate. It’s the perfect gift for kids ages 7-9 who are interested in animals and the natural world!

Get your child learning with DK's Did You Know? series of children’s educational books. It’s packed with fantastic facts for curious minds! Look out for Did You Know? Human Body and learn about all aspects of the human body.

Through the Animal Kingdom: Discover Amazing Animals and Their Remarkable Homes (Journey Through)

by Derek Harvey

An amazing adventure of animal discovery

Thirteen extraordinary habitats to explore.
Thirteen unforgettable stories.

Go on a journey that spans every corner of our planet. What do freezing mountain peaks, vast deserts, lush forests, and the deepest, darkest oceans have in common? They're all places that incredible animals call home.

Through the Animal Kingdom invites you on a journey through these habitats to discover the secret lives of the animals that live there. Track a bald eagle as it soars majestically over the Rocky Mountains, follow migrating wildebeests across the Serengeti as they attempt a dangerous river crossing under the watchful eyes of hungry predators, or trace the tracks of the solitary amur leopard - the rarest cat on Earth - as it silently stalks its prey through the icy forests of the Siberian wilderness.

Through the Animal Kingdom is the first installment in a new series aiming to reinvent early reference for a new generation of reader, and is perfect for adventurous animal lovers anywhere.

1,000 Curious Questions And 1,000 Amazing Answers

by Rona Skene, Derek Harvey, Simon Holland, Sophie Allan (Physics teacher), Joe Barnes

Dive into an encyclopedic collection of burning questions asked by children and discover all the fascinating answers.

This timeless encyclopedia for children aged 9+ covers all their favorite topics in a friendly, easy-to-read Q&A format, perfect to dip into and browse.

Find the answers to big questions like "How do airplanes fly?" " Why do tigers have stripes?" " What's inside a black hole?" and much more! Alongside the children's questions and the expert answers are beautiful illustrations, photographs, and diagrams that bring every topic to life in rich detail and with perfect clarity.

This children's encyclopedia of questions offers:

• 1,000 curious questions and answers that will be sure to wow family and friends.
• Striking CGI graphics, fun visual comparisons, and diagrams make stats and facts easy to understand.
• Science boxes that are illustrated with engaging diagrams to explain information.
• Simple and easy-to-understand images explaining the science behind weird and wonderful facts.

1,000 Curious Questions is essential reading to encourage curious kids to keep questioning the world around them. Shaped by children's interests and their insatiable curiosity, this is a book that children will read again and again.

Science Year by Year The Ultimate Visual Guide to the Discoveries That Changed the World

by Mary Gribbin, Giles Sparrow, Jack Challoner, John Farndon, Philip Parker, Derek Harvey, Marcus Weeks

This epic journey of scientific discovery starts in ancient times and travels through centuries of invention before fast forwarding into the future.

From simple machines to modern-day marvels, you'll follow incredible illustrated timelines that plot the entire history of science and highlight the most momentous discoveries. A jaw-dropping collection of more than 1,500 photographs, illustrations, maps, and graphics charts the evolution of science year by year, century by century.??

You'll meet influential inventors and famous faces from the past, including Aristotle, Leonardo da Vinci, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Marie Curie, and Stephen Hawking. You'll visit places of scientific importance, such as prehistoric cave art, Stonehenge, Hiroshima and the first atomic bomb, the Moon landings, and the Higgs boson particle. These huge events are made simple thanks to eye-catching images, helpful timelines, and accessible, informative text.??

Landmark people and periods are combined in this one stunning volume for children, showcasing the ideas, experiments, and technologies that have shaped our daily lives and transformed the world today.??

Aspiring scientists, get ready for a time traveling trip like no other.