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DK Braille: It Can't Be True

Incredible Tactile Comparisons

Author DK
Hardcover
$29.99 US
8.81"W x 11.19"H x 1.77"D   | 42 oz | 12 per carton
On sale Apr 05, 2016 | 72 Pages | 978-1-4654-4406-6
Age 9-12 years | Grades 4-7
Did you know more than 50 Moons can fit inside Earth? Or that Mount Everest is 10 times higher than the world’s tallest building? Filled with facts that are hard to believe, this book is designed especially for visually impaired readers.

Packed with mind-blowing records and facts from around the world described in both large print and braille, DK Braille: It Can’t be True! also features tactile images for readers to feel what they are reading, from the largest eyeball to the biggest spider. 

Through the use of detailed embossing, you can feel the world's largest hailstone (three times larger than a tennis ball!) and a bird so small it can sit on the end of your thumb. 

DK Braille: It Can't Be True will keep you entertained and amazed for hours.

"A winning series that is truly for all board-book readers and their grown-ups." — Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)

"Polished design and execution make this a valuable resource." — Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)

"What a great addition to the often groundbreaking titles offered by DK." — New York Journal of Books

"I applaud DK Books, a mainstream publisher, for recognizing the needs of Braille readers." — Future Reflections

"[A] hands-on storytime everyone can take part in." — Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

About

Did you know more than 50 Moons can fit inside Earth? Or that Mount Everest is 10 times higher than the world’s tallest building? Filled with facts that are hard to believe, this book is designed especially for visually impaired readers.

Packed with mind-blowing records and facts from around the world described in both large print and braille, DK Braille: It Can’t be True! also features tactile images for readers to feel what they are reading, from the largest eyeball to the biggest spider. 

Through the use of detailed embossing, you can feel the world's largest hailstone (three times larger than a tennis ball!) and a bird so small it can sit on the end of your thumb. 

DK Braille: It Can't Be True will keep you entertained and amazed for hours.

Praise

"A winning series that is truly for all board-book readers and their grown-ups." — Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)

"Polished design and execution make this a valuable resource." — Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)

"What a great addition to the often groundbreaking titles offered by DK." — New York Journal of Books

"I applaud DK Books, a mainstream publisher, for recognizing the needs of Braille readers." — Future Reflections

"[A] hands-on storytime everyone can take part in." — Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine

Author

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK