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Have you ever wanted to know how a roller coaster works? or how engineers work in space? Now you can find out!

Introduces volcanoes, describing the different types of eruptions, historic eruptions, and how they can create islands.

Describes the history and civilization of ancient Rome, from how gladiators fought and what daily life was like for people in Rome to the events at Pompeii.

Introduces dinosaurs, describing the physical characteristics and behavior of different dinosaur groups, how they are studied today, and some of their distant relatives.

"Explore Earth's polar regions - from amazing wildlife to the heroic explorers who ventured there. Discover snowy mountains, frozen seas, and icebergs bigger than skyscrapers! Children will meet the remarkable animals that survive and thrive in the harsh conditions of these icy worlds. There's the giant polar bear using its large padded paws to trek many miles across the ice and snow, and the Arctic tern whose incredible flight from one side of the...

"Discover World War II facts and hear from people who lived through the war that shaped the modern world, from the cause of the conflict to the most important battles. From the prewar rise of Nazi Germany to the start of the war with the invasion of Poland in 1939 to the end of the war in 1945 and the Nuremburg Trials, all aspects of the deadliest conflict in human history are covered in great detail in DK findout! World War II with content that is...

Provides information on the Stone Age, describing people's daily lives and survival practices during this time, and includes a timeline and quiz.

Provides information on Ancient Egypt, describing art, culture, and daily living, and includes a timeline and quiz.