Stone age

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Publisher
DK Publishing
Publication Date
2017.
Language
English

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This fun, fact-filled book for kids ages 6–9 is the ultimate guide to the Stone Age, during which humankind took its first steps. 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 is curious about early human history.How did people survive during the Stone Age? What innovative tool did they refer to as a "thunderstone"? How big could woolly mammoths grow? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! Stone Age, which features photographs of ancient artifacts and relics, as well as illustrations and maps depicting how early humans hunted, communicated, and migrated across continents. Readers will learn about the three main periods of the Stone Age—the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic—and the key developments of each era, from the creation of stone tools and weapons to the start of modern agriculture. DKfindout! Stone Age illuminates this important stage in our species’ past, providing kids with plenty of interesting details to pore over.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.

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9781465457509
146545750

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The highly visual books in the DK findout! series are eye-catching and fact rich. The illustrations are the focal point of every page and include an array of artifacts, period artwork, photos, digital artwork and infographics, and reenactor-like pictures of historical scenes. Each comprehensive volume conveys information through short paragraphs, captions, fast facts, and brief interviews both real (with subject experts) and imagined (with a historic figure). A time line runs along the end papers and a preliminary quiz lets readers test their knowledge before diving into the main text. Stone Age draws attention to the shelters, tools, clothing, and art created by early humans while also describing the megafauna living alongside them. The enticing format of this series is busy without being overstuffed, making it ideal for browsing or luring in reluctant readers.--Smith, Julia Copyright 2017 Booklist

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Booklist Reviews

The highly visual books in the DK findout! series are eye-catching and fact rich. The illustrations are the focal point of every page and include an array of artifacts, period artwork, photos, digital artwork and infographics, and reenactor-like pictures of historical scenes. Each comprehensive volume conveys information through short paragraphs, captions, fast facts, and brief interviews—both real (with subject experts) and imagined (with a historic figure). A time line runs along the end papers and a preliminary quiz lets readers test their knowledge before diving into the main text. Stone Age draws attention to the shelters, tools, clothing, and art created by early humans while also describing the megafauna living alongside them. The enticing format of this series is busy without being overstuffed, making it ideal for browsing or luring in reluctant readers. Copyright 2017 Booklist Reviews.

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