Everything young explorers needs to know to travel in space, cover ing what life in zero gravity is like, how to find your way around the solar system, and the all-important question of how to pee in a spacesuit!

"[This book] takes children through history , geography, science and more to show how four elements - earth, fire, air and water - created the world and everything that exists today"--Amazon.com.

"Get ready to explore the incredible world of animal architects! Lift the flaps and open gatefolds to discover amazing animal homes up high, underground, on land, and under the sea. From spider webs and rabbit warrens, to bird's nests and ant colonies, we reveal the secrets to these extraordinary structures and learn how they're built."--Back cover.

Labeled illustrations provide the English and Italian words for the sun, shoes, a cat, a book, and other familiar items, along with Italian pronunciations.

In this book, "kids can discover some of the world's most diverse and fascinating mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and invertebrates, from those they can spot in their backyard to more endangered species in jungles, deserts, and freezing oceans. They'll also learn about conservation efforts and how to help protect wildlife and the planet"--Amazon.com.

Retells twenty-one myths and legends from around the world, including tales featuring gods and goddesses, talking fish, and clever spiders.

"101 Things to do on a Walk is a fun, practical, creative book filled with activities to do while on trips out in nature - both locally, and not so locally. Take this book with you on a walk with the family to provide inspiration for nature-themed crafts and activities - from bird-spotting, bark rubbing and macro insect photography to playing Pooh sticks, identifying wildlife and building a den"--Publisher's description.

"Lonely Planet Kids' Amazing Night Sky Atlas, the follow up to our bestselling Amazing World Atlas, looks upwards to the skies for a fun- and fact-packed guide to astronomy. Featuring a mixture of photography and illustration, this hardcover book explores both the science of stargazing - explaining what can be seen in the night sky in different parts of the world - and the practicalities, with handy tips such as how to use a telescope. It also covers...

Features 12 words to use while traveling, from food and transport, to animals and weather. Each word is accompanied with an illustration and a simple pronunciation guide. Bring the Japanese language to life with this beautifully illustrated children's book from Lonely Planet Kids, an imprint of Lonely Planet, the world's leading travel guide and phrasebook publisher. Perfect for the whole family, First Words Japanese features 12 words to use while...