November 27, 2019

Signs and Symbols, Myths and Legends, and Zoology

zoology dk book
We have been taking a closer look at three DK books: Signs and Symbols, Myths and Legends, and Zoology. Smithsonian Zoology invites us to explore the animal kingdom up close, and will be loved by all those interested in wildlife. It will delight, fascinate, surprise, and spark our interest in specific animal groups. The book takes a closer look at a variety of wildlife from tiny insects to sleek sharks and majestic elephants. As Albert Einstein said, "Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better."

zoology dk book
We like the clear and colourful diagrams that are used to explain how animals adapt and survive in different environments. The unique nose-to-tail approach, with chapters on different body parts, allow us to focus in on the beauty of the antenna of a moth, the flight feathers of a parrot, or the feeding tentacles of a jellyfish. 
zoology dk book
Zoology explores how we have depicted animals in art throughout the ages in paintings, cultural histories and architecture, and used as inspiration for new discoveries. With fascinating stories, such as how animals communicate, defend their territories, and attract mates, Zoology offers an engaging introduction to the extraordinary diversity of the animal kingdom.
myths and legends dk book
Myths and Legends by Philip Wilkinson is a comprehensive visual guide to global mythology. We can learn about world's myths and legends from Greek mythology to Norse mythology, including answers to interesting questions...

What did Japanese mythology say about the beginning of the Universe? How did Oedipus become the classic tragic hero in Greek mythology? Who brought about the origin of death in Maori mythology? This book combines vivid retellings of famous legends with over 1,000 illustrations of characters, famous artworks, and artifacts, which makes it easier to understand the stories that are central to every culture. The content of the book is separated by continents. The colourful images, different fonts, and diagrams make it fun to read.    


Signs and Symbols is an interesting book that will answer curious questions such as Why a flag at half-mast symbolize mourning? Why brides in the West traditionally wear white, while Asian cultures associate this colour with death? What different birds and flowers represent in different cultures, and much more.  


This fully-illustrated guide unlocks the secret language of the signs, symbols, and traditions around us. It is divided into two sections, first looking at major sources of symbols such as basic shapes, colours and numbers, the natural world, then placing symbols in context of mythologies and religions, the human life cycle, people and culture, and symbol systems. Most cultures in the world at some point worshipped the Sun as the supreme cosmic power, and it was interesting to read about the beliefs. For example, the popular Stonehenge solstice in Wiltshire, Britain has been a focus for pagan celebration where people gathered to greet the dawn as it rises over the Heel stone on midsummer's day. The red disc in the Japanese flag represents the rising sun. Even precious stones are linked to spiritual power and purity, for example the diamond symbolizes purity, truth, and fidelity and is believed to absorb the wearer's emotions and cleanse the soul.This book will be enjoyed by readers of all ages. 
dkgiftgiving dk book
Wonders of Gift Giving contest: 
Visit this page https://www.dk.com/ca/promotion/the-wonders-of-gift-giving select the book you would like to get as a gift this Holiday season. Post an image of the book cover on Twitter announcing it as the book you would like to receive for the holidays tagging @DKCanada and with #DKGiftGiving. 
This will automatically enter you to win the book during the 12 Days of Gift Giving campaign. Each day from December 1 until 12th DK Canada will be giving away a book a day based on people's picks. 
zoology dk book
Giveaway
If you live in Canada enter to win a copy of Zoology. This giveaway ends on January 4th. Please leave comments and follow my social media networks to be eligible to win. 

Disclosure: This post is in partnership with DK Canada. Please note that all opinions and thoughts expressed are my own. All rights reserved on photographs and written content Createwithmom © 2010 - 2019. Please Ask First

51 comments:

  1. I would love to win to add to our library and the grandkids would learn new things!

    ReplyDelete
  2. This would be a great book to have to learn about the different animals and this is great for school projects and for reference

    ReplyDelete
  3. Hi,
    I am also a student of Zoology I really love this subject and also reading this subject it will provide more understanding about our planet. keep posting and thanks for the post

    ReplyDelete
  4. This looks like a great book for the whole family. We love learning about animals and their habitats

    ReplyDelete
  5. This would be a perfect book for my young Grandson who is always full of questions!

    ReplyDelete
  6. My granddaughter loves learning about animals and would love it.

    ReplyDelete
  7. I love the graphics in this book!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Great book for kids to learn about animals.

    ReplyDelete
  9. My granddaughter loves animals so she would definitely love this book!

    ReplyDelete
  10. I would enjoy Animals Through the Animal Kingdom.

    ReplyDelete
  11. I would love to read and with the grandkids

    ReplyDelete
  12. Another great book from DK Canada

    ReplyDelete
  13. I would love to win the Zoology book my grandchildren and children love to learn about animals.

    ReplyDelete
  14. would be such a great book for the kids, love to gift it to them!

    ReplyDelete
  15. I would love to win this book as its great for learning about the animal kingdom.

    ReplyDelete
  16. the kids would really love learning from the book!

    ReplyDelete
  17. just love the zoo book, great graphics

    ReplyDelete
  18. Great books to spark learning

    ReplyDelete
  19. My grandson would enjoy this book, he enjoys learning about animals & their habitats.

    ReplyDelete
  20. Would love to gift to my grandkids.

    ReplyDelete
  21. Dk has fantastic selection of books for everyone! love to win to gift to my daughter!

    ReplyDelete
  22. love to win, I would add to our library and read with the grandkids

    ReplyDelete
  23. Would love to learn about different animials.

    ReplyDelete
  24. the Zoolgogy book would be nice to read with the kids!

    ReplyDelete
  25. This book would make a wonderful addition to our liabrary.

    ReplyDelete
  26. I would love to win so the grandkids can learn new animal facts.

    ReplyDelete
  27. Would love as our grandchildren love animals.

    ReplyDelete
  28. Would love to win for the grandchildren.

    ReplyDelete
  29. Love the graphics! And so much to learn.

    ReplyDelete
  30. My granddaughter would love the Zoology book
    Florence Cochrane

    ReplyDelete
  31. The zoology would be a great addition to our home library.

    ReplyDelete
  32. I would like to win this for my son to read, I think he would enjoy it.

    ReplyDelete
  33. This book would be great for the grand kids to learn about different animals.

    ReplyDelete
  34. I would like to win this book because I just love it.

    ReplyDelete
  35. Zoology is a great book with amazing graphics.

    ReplyDelete
  36. My grandson would love this book.

    ReplyDelete
  37. Would love to win the zoology book as the grandkids love animals.

    ReplyDelete
  38. Zoology is a fun & educational book for children to learn about animals.

    ReplyDelete
  39. I would be great to learn how animals communicate.

    ReplyDelete
  40. Would love to win, there a place on the shelf with its name on it.

    ReplyDelete
  41. I would love it for my granddaughters, they are at an age that they love to learn and they love animals!

    ReplyDelete
  42. Would like to learn how animals survive in different environments.

    ReplyDelete
  43. Great book for kids to learn about animals.

    ReplyDelete
  44. I love to learn more about animals and what makes each one unique through their traits and habits. This book looks very informative.

    ReplyDelete
  45. My nephew would love this book. He loves animals.

    ReplyDelete
  46. I'd love to win this so that I can read them with my grandchildren. I love these kinds of books. They're very interesting and informative.

    ReplyDelete
  47. I love to win this book for my granddaughter.

    Florence Cochrane

    ReplyDelete
  48. I really want to win this Zoology book for my grandson.What a wonderful book for us to read and learn together.

    ReplyDelete
  49. My son loves animals and reading. He has an old encyclopedia of animals. He would enjoy this.

    ReplyDelete
  50. I would like to win this for my grand kids.

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for commenting :)