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Explore the long and rich history of China's great dynasties. From the clans and legends of prehistory to the last Qing emperor, this book brings China's imperial history to life through its pivotal events, political forces, and powerful people, in a stunning collaboration between British and Chinese publishing houses. Covering more than 5,000 years of history and featuring images of...

Discover over 330 house plant varieties, and make the most of them with care advice, design inspiration, and step-by-step projects. Turn your living space into an indoor oasis with the RHS's definitive guide to more than 330 house plant varieties. Take your house plant collection to the next level with RHS House Plant. Discover the best varieties to suit your...

A bumper book for little learners that's bursting with facts about what goes on in our insides. This exciting introduction to the human body is brimming with super senses, marvellous medicine, and record-breaking feats. From the top of your head to the tips of your toes, get ready to discover all the ins and outs of the human body. Follow...

Learn coding the easy way Learning to code has never been easier than with this innovative visual guide to computer programming for beginners. In our digital world, coding skills are in high demand, and the need for programmers is still growing. Taking the first steps in learning to code may seem daunting, but by using a graphic method to break...

Laugh while you learn with animals with attitude! Make reading your superpower with our non-fiction DK Super Readers! Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about sloths, with this fun-filled non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Photos amaze and explain, and playful illustrations keep humour at the forefront. The combination of high-interest information,...

Laugh while you learn with animals with attitude! Make reading your superpower with our non-fiction DK Super Readers. Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about horses and ponies with this fun-filled non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Prancing Pony combines high-quality photographs and informative text with playful illustrations and a naughty pony...

Sticker Encyclopedia Things That Go features more than 600 stickers and will tell you everything you need to know about different vehicles and things that go. A fantastic selection of facts and, of course, lots and lots of stickers, to keep children entertained for hours. Learn about early forms of transport, such as the steam engine, and vehicles of the...

A complete study of feminism, profiling the key ideas, events, and movements from its 18th-century origins to #metoo. Exploring more than 100 of the most important ideas, organizations, and events that have defined the feminist movement, this is an essential introduction to feminism. The latest entry in DK's bestselling Big Ideas series, The Feminism Book is a complete study of...

A bumper book for little learners that's bursting with fascinating facts about life on and under the waves. This exciting introduction to oceans is brimming with curious creatures, beautiful homes, and incredible adventures. Dive in and explore forgotten shipwrecks, swim with fabulous fish and other awesome underwater animals, and weave your way through secret deepsea homes. You'll travel back in...

Introductory Arabic language course, fully updated and refreshed, with a redesigned free audio app. Teach yourself Arabic in just 12 weeks with this fun, user-friendly, and uniquely visual language course. DK's 15 Minute Arabic is the perfect course for busy people who want to learn Arabic fast. Twelve themed chapters are broken down into five daily 15-minute lessons with an...

A new and updated edition of DK's practical guide to effective communication. The practical guide that gives you the tools to improve your communication in a business environment. Discover how to improve your communication skills by learning to understand your audience, communicate strategically, and discover which delivery approach is right for you. You'll also develop confidence, learn to listen effectively,...

A fun, fact-packed guide for kids on the world of Star Wars- The Mandalorian Packed with facts from the TV series Star Wars- The Mandalorian, this book is aimed at young kids who want to join Mando, Grogu, Boba Fett, and Ahsoka Tano on their thrilling adventures. They'll meet strange aliens and droids, learn about new planets and frightening monsters,...

A collection of fact-packed posters for curious children, covering everything from mighty dinosaurs to fearless Viking warriors. Spark your child's curiosity with this collection of beautifully designed fact-packed posters. Decorate your walls by picking from a variety of fun topics, from mighty dinosaurs and Viking warriors to volcanic rocks and glittering gems. Travel back in time and explore ancient Rome....

The dramatic events of some of the world's most controversial murder trials. The stakes are never higher when the charge is murder... Explore the riveting twists and turns of some of the most notorious and controversial murder trials in history, such as the O. J. Simpson, Phil Spector, and Oscar Pistorius cases. Each of the trials detailed in this book—the...

An aspirational board book series combining early learning concepts with artwork from The Metropolitan Museum of Art Learn your colours at the museum! Little ones can discover the world through art. I went to the museum and I saw... Featuring objects from Asia, America, and Europe, young readers can learn colours while discovering some of the world's most well-known paintings,...

A compelling illustrated account of history's most important lost works of art Discover the extraordinary stories behind the world's missing works of art. New, small-format impulse-buy books make the perfect self-purchase or gift. Travel back in time to discover works of art that have vanished from the record, as well as those that went missing and have since been reclaimed...

A comprehensive, up-to-date, world history reference book for families. This stunning visual guide explores and explains the defining eras, key moments, and outstanding people that have made history. In the same series as the New Children's Encyclopedia and DK children's encyclopedias of Science, Art, and Geography (among others), this brand new history encyclopedia will help children, parents, and educators get...

A gorgeous book with pop-ups and flaps about five very special dinosaurs. Discover the enchanting world of five amazing dinosaurs and find out what makes them so loveable. What did a baby T-Rex look like? Peek inside the pop-up to see. What did Triceratops eat? Look under the flap to find out! With five different dinosaurs to read about, discover...

A jargon-free guide to every aspect of management covering leadership, communication, negotiation, innovation, and more. Discover everything you need to know to improve your management skills, and understand key management and business theories with this unique graphic guide. Combining clear, jargon-free language and bold, eye-catching graphics, How Management Works is a definitive and user-friendly guide to all aspects of organisational...

Learn all about beautiful garden ponds in this exciting RHS Ultimate Sticker Book Garden Pond. A fun, picture-packed sticker activity book, with fascinating information about garden ponds and more than 250 stickers! Children will love finding out what lives in garden ponds in this exciting RHS sticker activity book. This edition has been revised and updated, and now includes more...

Have fun while learning about bugs. Learn essential facts about bugs through interactive, educational activities, puzzles, and exercises. How do some insects glow in the dark? Why do spiders spin webs? How do bees make honey? Brain Booster Bugs covers all these questions and more. Filled with fascinating facts, detailed illustrations, and over 100 write-in activities and puzzles, this is...

Explore Barbie's world of fashion in the popular Pocket Expert format. Fashion fun, ideas, inspiration and facts with Barbie! For Barbie, fashion is something to have fun with. She loves to play around with fashion trends, experiment with colours and styles, and she's never afraid to try out a new look. Fashion is about expressing her personality and being creative...

A highly illustrated, interactive, and educational activity book for children aged 8-12. Learn essential facts about stars and planets through interactive, engaging, educational activities and puzzles. How old is the universe? How was the Earth formed? What lies beyond our solar system? Brain Booster Stars and Planets covers all these questions and more. Filled with fascinating facts, detailed illustrations, and...

Delicious recipes inspired by the lush biomes of James Cameron's Pandora. Be transported to the breathtaking locations of Avatar and Avatar: The Way of Water with more than 50 delicious recipes inspired by the lush worlds of Pandora. Experience The Hallelujah Mountains, the rainforest, and sacred sites such as the Tree of Souls through carefully curated recipes inspired by the...

A revised and updated edition of the ultimate guide to football. This is the ultimate guide for any football fan who wants to know everything about the beautiful game—from World Cup winners to football skills and techniques. Whether you are a keen player, a lifelong supporter, or an armchair football manager, this book illustrates every aspect of the most popular...

An interactive lift-the-flap farm book for inquisitive young readers. Lift the flaps to experience the fun of the farm through the seasons. Take a tour of the farm and discover what a fun-packed year on a farm looks like. Watch the farmer care for adorable baby animals, plant seeds to grow crops, make hay bales, and take delicious harvested goods...

An innovative and accessible guide to business, management and commerce. You can achieve your business dream. Beat the odds as you learn from the best—including Henry Ford, Steve Jobs, and Bill Gates—and turn your idea into an amazing and profitable enterprise. The Business Book helps you over the hurdles facing every new business, such as finding a gap in the...

Knowledge Encyclopedia Earth! by DK is part of DK's best-selling, richly illustrated encyclopedia series that explores planet Earth inside and out. Discover our planet – its place in space, its volcanoes, wild landscapes, deserts and oceans, hurricanes and earthquakes. Find out how the rock cycle shapes land and the water cycle fills rivers and seas. What's inside Earth, and why...

A picture-packed guide to all things weather Become an expert on all types of weather and how and why they happen Why does it rain? How hot is a bolt of lightning? What makes hurricanes form, and how does climate change affect the weather? What happens when a cold front rolls in? Become a meteorology expert and set up your...

A practical guide to planning and enjoying retirement. Approaching retirement age and feeling daunted by the change? Or thinking of early retirement and wondering where to start? Let this book be your guide to entering the next phase of life. Covering every stage of the retirement process, this comprehensive guide to a happy retirement is full of practical advice, grounded...

A charming book for little learners that's bursting with facts about inspiring explorers, adventurers, daredevils, and pioneers. An exciting introduction to the awesome adventures of the eager explorers, dynamic daredevils, imaginative inventors, and other pioneers who shaped the world. Take a dive into the great unknown and go on a daring journey across land, sea, and sky as you explore...

Natural Disasters by DK is a visual guide to the dynamic natural phenomena across our planet. Be it raging floods or outbreaks of infectious diseases, discover what causes these disasters and how they are managed. From tsunamis to tornadoes, explore nature's awesome potential with this Eyewitness guide. Learn how earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes affect what lies in their path, and...

A jargon-free guide to every aspect of business, covering types of companies, finance, marketing, and more. This brilliant book explains and explores the essential terms and key concepts in the world of business, finance, and company management. If you're perplexed by profit margins, confused by cash flow, or baffled by balance sheets, all your questions and many more are answered...

All the big ideas in science, simply explained. Discover 80 trail-blazing scientific ideas, which underpin our modern world, giving us everything from antibiotics to gene therapy, electricity to space rockets, and batteries to smartphones. What is string theory or black holes? And who discovered gravity and radiation? The Science Book presents the fascinating story behind these and other of the...

Be inspired to create and build amazing models in LEGO! Over 2 million copies sold worldwide! Be inspired to create and build amazing models with your LEGO bricks! The LEGO Ideas Book is packed full of tips from expert LEGO builders on how to make jet planes reach new heights, create fantastic fortresses, swing through lush jungles, have fun on...

Combining DK's reading programme with the exciting world of LEGO Ninjago, this book helps kids learn to read and discover a love for reading. Meet the stars of Dragons Rising in this Level 1 Super Reader! Meet Arin and Sora and their dragon friend Riyu. Mentored by Ninjago legends Kai and Lloyd, they work together to protect the Merged Realms...

Micro Life combines graceful design and beautiful photography to provide an elegant introduction to microscopic nature. Explore the everyday miracle of the microscopic world. With spectacular macro photography and microscope images, this book reveals a hidden, living world full of intricate structures beyond the naked eye. Included are the tiniest insects and spiders, but looking deeper, you will discover truly...

Have the world in your hands with these compact, affordable, illustrated natural history guides. Did you know culinary salt is the mineral halite? Or that the pigment vermillion is powdered cinnabar, a mineral whose name comes from the Persian for “dragon’s blood”? Discover the extraordinary mineral treasures that form our planet and that today we use in everything, from makeup...

A fun, fact-packed introduction to DNA - the molecule of life - for young science enthusiasts It's inside every living plant and animal, from the tiniest seed to the person standing next to you, but how much do you know about DNA? From why we have different coloured eyes to why we age, this book gives children an in-depth look...

A beautifully illustrated book featuring an interactive picture wheel that little fingers will love turning to reveal the wonders of the park We're off to the park! But what will we find there and what should we do? Turn the pages and spin the wheel to begin your adventure like no other! Head down to the playground and have a...

A fun way to learn and memorize all the elements of the periodic table. Get to grips with the periodic table with this fact-packed quiz book! The periodic table sets out the humble ingredients of everything in the Universe, but with 118 elements, that's a lot of ingredients to remember! This is where Quiz Yourself Clever! The Periodic Table comes...

A fun way to learn how your amazing body works Find out how the human body works, from your molars to your metatarsals! This colourful deck of 125 durable, high-gloss cards takes you on a tour of the human body. The cards are grouped according to the 11 systems in the body, including the muscular, skeletal, digestive, and reproductive systems....

A fun, Christmas-themed book featuring LEGO Harry Potter sets and Advent Calendars, for children aged 7-9. Explore the magic of Christmas at Hogwarts! Features Harry Potter minifigure in Yule Ball robes. Enter the festive world of LEGO Harry Potter™ and visit Hogwarts for a spellbinding Christmas. Celebrate the season with your favourite LEGO Harry Potter minifigures and join them for...

A set of 105 beautifully illustrated flash cards for children learning to read and speak French. Make learning new vocabulary fun with this pack of 105 beautifully illustrated flash cards. Introducing 100 essential first words, these cards are perfect for children learning French as a first or second language. French for Everyone Junior First Words Flash Cards have been designed...

Wholesome, easy-to-prep, one-pot recipes designed to save you time and energy. Discover 75 super-simple slow cooker recipes, perfect for budget-friendly cooking, stress-free mid-week dinners, and wholesome family favourites. With The Complete Slow Cooker Cookbook, you'll enjoy all-in-one winter warmers like curries, casseroles, and comforting soups and stews. Your slow cooker unlocks easy leave-alone cooking for traditional cuts of meats, plus...

A comprehensive, factual, unbiased account of the history and traditions of the Islamic faith - part of the best-selling Big Ideas series Learn about the history and traditions of the Islamic faith in The Islam Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about...

Why Is the Sky Blue? is an enthralling early encyclopedia that answers more than 200 questions that children ask about science. This revised edition of DK's science encyclopedia addresses children's biggest questions about scientific exploration, covering forces and energy, materials, the human body, the living world, and our planet. Why does chocolate melt? Where does wind come from? How do...

Meet the mighty fish that have ruled the oceans since prehistoric times. A picture-packed guide to the extraordinary shark family. Did you know that sharks first appeared in the oceans 200 million years before the dinosaurs, and that they have an electrical sixth sense that helps them locate their prey? How dangerous is a great white shark? Can a whale...

A comprehensive science encyclopaedia which focuses on the amazing ways in which science has shaped the world around us. Put your safety goggles on and enter the fascinating world of science with this visually stunning encyclopaedia. Perfect for curious kids, Super Science presents the wonders of science as never seen before. Explore the clever and cutting-edge ways science can impact...

Discover a unicorn adventure in this new addition to the hugely successful Pop-up! Peekaboo! series. Meet colourful unicorns as they explore a magical kingdom in this cute baby board book with flaps to lift and pop-ups to enjoy... Join Moonbeam the purple unicorn as she searches for a friend in the enchanted forest and Sunshine the yellow unicorn as she...

Your toddler will enjoy a world of pop-up dog surprises with Pop-Up Peekaboo! Woof! Woof! Play hide and seek and find lots of cuddly dogs in this cute children's pop-up book... Ducky, Froggy, and the gang are looking for their pet pooches, and they're all hiding behind the pop-up flaps. Splashy Dog is hiding in a bucket, Speedy Dog is...

A fun pop-up and flaps board book to introduce curious little ones to favourite forest animals. Search through the forest and find enchanting pop-up animals hiding behind flaps in this exciting book for little ones. Look up in the trees, down to the forest floor, and behind the flowers and ferns, and discover the animals that are hiding in the...

A fun way to learn about dinosaurs and prehistoric life. Discover a range of dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures, from tiny theropods to massive mammoths! This colourful deck of 125 durable, high-gloss cards welcomes you to the age of dinosaurs, where you can meet more than 100 species, ranging from the colossal Argentinosaurus to the tiny Megazostrodon, and everything in...

A collection of all the most amazing LEGO mechs including LEGO Ninjago, LEGO Batman, and LEGO Jurassic World. Learn the incredible battle secrets of amazing LEGO mechs and compare your favourites. From Lloyd's Titan Mech to Spiderman's Spider Mech, discover all the most fearsome LEGO mechs and what gives them the edge in battle. Find out how many mechs Batman...

A set of 100 beautifully illustrated flash cards, with accompanying audio, for children learning to read and speak English. Make learning new vocabulary fun with these beautifully illustrated flash cards. Introducing 100 essential first words with accompanying audio, these cards are perfect for children beginning to learn English as a second language. English for Everyone Junior First Words Flash Cards...

Meet the world's greatest writers - face to face. This stunning visual celebration of the world’s most celebrated novelists, poets, and playwrights tells the fascinating stories of their lives and works. Lavishly illustrated with portraits of each writer, alongside photographs of their homes and studies, and personal artefacts - along with pages from original manuscripts, first editions, and their correspondence...

Meet the world's greatest thinkers - face to face. This stunning visual celebration of the world's most celebrated thinkers tells the fascinating stories of their lives and pioneering ideas. Lavishly illustrated with portraits of each philosopher, alongside photographs of their homes and studies, and personal artefacts, Philosophers Who Changed History offers a unique window into the personalities of each individual,...

Illustrated guide to where and how the first great civilizations lived, shown on maps. From the first cities of Sumer to the empire of the Incas, travel around the world and through 5,000 years of history to see where and how ancient peoples lived. What was it like to live in the crowded city of Rome? Why did the Egyptians...

Does your child love quirky, furry creatures? This children's book about the beloved Australian quokka will be perfect for them. In this chapter book for children, you'll visit tiny islands off the Australian coast in search of smiley quokkas. Children will be fascinated to find out why this friendly creature is described as one of the happiest animals on the...

Laugh while you learn with animals with attitude! Make reading your superpower with our non-fiction DK Super Readers. Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about dinosaurs with this fun-filled non-fiction reader. DK Super Readers Level 2 Daring Dinosaur is carefully levelled to help children progress. Photos amaze and explain, while playful illustrations keep humour at...

Learn all about a firefighter's day. Make reading your superpower with our non-fiction DK Super Readers! Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about a day in the life of a firefighter, with this fun-filled non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. A Day in the Life of a Firefighter is a beautifully designed...

Learn all about a builder's day. Make reading your superpower with our non-fiction DK Super Readers! Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about a day in the life of a builder, with this fun-filled non-fiction reader—carefully levelled to help children progress. A Day in the Life of a Builder is a beautifully designed reader which...

Stunningly illustrated biographies of the world's greatest cities, packed with paintings, photographs, maps, and artefacts. Delve into the social and cultural history of 100 of the world's most important cities. From the first towns in Mesopotamia to today's global metropolises, cities have marked the progress of civilisation. Written in the form of illustrated "biographies", Great Cities offers a rich historical...

This highly accessible history of science brings key milestones and events to life in visual timelines. Discover the world of science as never before in this richly illustrated guide. The history of humankind has been driven by scientific discovery. From our distant ancestors learning to use tools and fire for the first time, to the modern breakthroughs that have shaped...

An accessible guide to more than 95 of the most important discoveries and theories in the history of chemistry. Discover and understand the key ideas that underpin the core science of chemistry and learn about the great minds who uncovered them. Written in plain English, The Chemistry Book is packed with short, pithy explanations of some of the most historic...

The hi-tech lowdown Understanding technology has never been easier. Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Emerging Technology is the perfect introduction to the fast-changing world of technology for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge. Covering a broad range of fields— from familiar topics like 3D printing and cryptocurrency to less well-known but equally important technologies...

A fact-packed look at what garbage is and how to deal with it. Discover the key facts about waste and how we can produce less to help protect our planet. Waste management is an issue humans have encountered throughout history. We can learn a lot about the past by looking at rubbish that was buried in early rubbish dumps, called...

An illustrated guide to gemstones and crystals, the myths and stories behind them, and the world's most celebrated jewellery. Discover the history of precious, semi-precious, and organic gemstones, their scientific properties, their mythical powers, and their traditional uses. Humans have been beguiled and fascinated by gemstones and crystals since prehistory, and made use of them for everything from currency and...

A visual exploration of the movements of peoples, cultures, and ideas that brings a human perspective to a global phenomenon. Discover how the migration of peoples has shaped the modern world. This beautifully-illustrated book details the movement of people and cultures around the world—from the early migrations of Homo erectus out of Africa 50,000 years ago to modern refugee movements...

A new and fully updated edition of DK's practical guide to negotiating for managers. The practical guide that gives you the tools you need to improve your negotiation skills. Discover how to improve your negotiating skills by defining your style, preparing properly, and designing your meeting structure. Learn how to build relationships, develop trust, and negotiate fairly, and pick up...

A fun pop-up and flaps board book for curious little ones who love cuddly pet animals. Help Bonnie the Bear find her four cute pets in this adorable lift-the-flap pop-up book for little ones. Bonnie the Bear is playing hide-and-seek with her cuddly pets. Where are they hiding? Babies and toddlers can lift big flaps and see four favourite pets...

A picture-packed guide to the world's most destructive natural phenomena. Discover the Earth's most explosive volcanoes and what it's like to experience an earthquake in this picture-led guide to the hotspots of the world. This book tells you everything you need to know about the Earth's most extraordinary natural forces - from active volcanoes, including Kilanea in Hawaii and Etna...

Discover the wonders of geology with The Smithsonian Rock & Gem Box - 10 Books by DK. This captivating collection is an essential for any rock enthusiast, featuring ten comprehensive guides that explore the secrets of Earth's treasures. Included in this set are the following titles: Rock & Fossil Hunter: Experiments & Activities Unleash your inner scientist with this engaging...

An interactive lift-the-flap animal book for inquisitive young readers. Lift the flap and learn about incredible creatures and their habitats around the world. Take a tour and meet elephants in the African Savannah, caribou in the North American Arctic, and snow leopards in the desert landscapes of Mongolia and China. Explore the beautifully illustrated habitats and spot clear, real-world photographs...

Some subjects are too interesting to be left at school! Carry on your love of history at home with Medieval Life - an activity-packed exploration of life in the Middle Ages. Divided into sections, the book starts with fast facts on topics including castles and knights, running a manor, feudalism, monastic life, and the church. The book ends with charts...

Make bathtime fun with DK's Squeaky Baby Bath Books Make baby bathtime fun with DK's Squeaky Baby Bath Book- At The Beach. Safe for baby and perfect for bathtime fun or high chair play, Squeaky Baby Bath Book- At the Beach is packed with bright, squashy, waterproof pages, and a built-in squeaker making baby bathtime fun for your little one!...

A beautifully illustrated book featuring an interactive picture wheel that little fingers will love turning to reveal all the things that go, from cars and trains to rockets and hot air balloons Turn the pages and spin the wheel to learn all about the amazing things that go. Jump aboard the train before it leaves the station and see where...

Go on an adventure to meet five fun monsters in this lift-the-flap baby book with pictures that pop off the page! This colourful pop-up peekaboo book follows adorable little monsters as they hide around the house. The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up scenes will delight curious preschoolers. With the help of parents and...

A collection of retro, vintage stickers featuring Marvel Comics fan-favourites Captain America, Spider-Man, Iron Man, Black Widow, and many, many more. Celebrate the enduring legacy of Marvel Comics and more than 80 years of history in this collection of vintage stickers. Revel in classic comics artwork with stickers of all your favourite characters, including iconic heroes such as Spider-Man, Iron...

From sunset at Stonehenge to the steps of the Forbidden City, see the wonders of the world and the people who built and used them brought back to life in stunning detail. Imagine if you could travel back in time and visit the wonders of the world. Where would you go first? Incredible History: Wonders of the World turns back...