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The definitive encyclopedia to DC Comics characters. Is Superman the World's Greatest Hero? Where is Wonder Woman from? Is Darkseid the baddest Super-Villain ever? Who is the Fastest Man Alive? Who are Batman's greatest foes? The answers to this and much more can be found in DC Ultimate Character Guide New Edition. Written by a DC expert, this beautifully illustrated...

Get a bird's-eye view into nests, eggs, beaks, feathers, and much more. Find out about some of the 9,500 species of birds that live in a huge range of habitats, from deserts and rainforests to the polar ice caps. As well as discovering different orders of birds, take a detailed look at individual feathers and beak shapes, and explore behaviour,...

Learn all about the world's icy polar regions in this picture-packed guide for children from the best-selling DK Eyewitness series. Step into the frozen regions at the ends of the Earth to explore the amazing habitats and wildlife at the North and South Poles. Meet the amazing human and animal life that thrives at sub-zero temperatures, from penguins and reindeer...

Classic Spanish language course, now revised and updated with a new audio app. Learn to speak Spanish in just three months with this practical and comprehensive self-study language course. Whether you're a complete beginner or wanting to refresh your knowledge, Spanish in 3 Months with Free Audio App by DK will have you speaking Spanish fluently in just 12 weeks....

A vibrant mix of creative typography, graphics, and accessible text to explore the most famous and important ideas and people in physics. How do magnets generate electricity? What is antimatter? Is time travel possible? Discover the answers to these and over 90 other big questions that explore the most important laws, theories, and breakthrough moments in our understanding of physics—from...

A beautiful anthology featuring notes, photos, and illustrations of more than 100 rocks, minerals, and gems. Discover how to identify, where to spot, and what to know about rocks, gems, and minerals with this beautiful field guide. Transportable in size and crammed with profiles of different specimens, An Anthology of Rocks and Minerals covers minerals that no collection would be...

Fast and informative facts for horse and pony enthusiasts. Saddle up and jump into the wonderful world of horses with the perfect guide for any fan who wants to know everything about horses and ponies. Discover more than 135 horse and pony breeds, from the Holstein to the Shetland, the Swedish Warmblood to the Hackney Pony, and learn about the...

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

Packed with core curriculum maths topics, this book is ideal for home and school learning. From probability to statistics and from algebra to geometry, this guide makes complex topics easy to grasp at a glance. It is perfect support for coursework, homework, and exam revision. Each topic on the Maths curriculum is broken down into bitesize chunks, making it simple...

German in 3 Months with Free Audio App by DK is a classic German language course, now revised and updated with a new audio app. Learn to speak German in just three months with this practical and comprehensive self-study language course. Whether you're a complete beginner or wishing to refresh your knowledge, German in 3 Months will have you speaking...

A vibrant exploration of the world's most famous and key mathematical ideas, movements, and people. What is an imaginary number? Can two parallel lines ever meet? How can maths help us predict the future? Charting the development of maths around the world from Babylon to Bletchley Park, this book explores big questions like these and explains how the answers help...

Learn more than 6,000 useful words and phrases in Hindi with this engaging illustrated dictionary. Hindi-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential companion to learning Hindi - from the million-copy bestselling Bilingual Visual Dictionary series. This handy pocket-size guide has over 6,750 fully illustrated words and phrases in Hindi and English, along with a free bilingual audio app. Learn all...

A pop-up and flaps board book for adults to share their love of Taylor Swift with curious little ones. Introduce a new generation to the world's biggest pop star, Taylor Swift! This adorable pop-up book is perfect to read together and covers key moments in Taylor's incredible career, from writing songs in her room to wowing the crowds on her...

The facts simply explained If you're looking for a simple, visual guide to all the core sciences, this book is for you. If you wonder how aeroplanes stay in the air, how holograms are made, or whether viruses really are living creatures, How Science Works will reveal all. This book uses clear, easy-to-understand graphics to explain difficult concepts—not only the...

Discover stories from myth and legend as you've never seen them before. Watch the Greek hero Theseus fight the minotaur, explore the nine worlds in the branches of the Norse tree Yggdrasil, and set sail on the barge of the Egyptian sun god Ra in this visual reference to the world's greatest stories. Explore myths and legends from around the...

Spend hours of fun with Marvel-themed crafting and activities. Calling all crafters and wannabe Super Heroes alike! Bring your love of Marvel Comics to life with 100+ creative projects and activities, including art, puzzles, games, papercraft, and more. With photography and clear step-by-step illustrated instructions, Marvel Crafts guides you through each exciting project, including: Create your own Avengers masks Doc...

Spark the love of learning with this picture-packed guide to the human body for children aged 5-7. Study the human body, from hearts to hiccups, with this fully updated edition of Eyewonder Human Body for children aged 5-7. Find out what makes us go, from the end of our nose to the tips of our toes. Learn about how the...

Spark the love of learning with this picture-packed guide to the incredible world of dinosaurs for children aged 5-7. Turn back time to a prehistoric planet ruled by dinosaurs and other reptiles with this fully updated edition of Eyewonder Dinosaurs for children aged 5-7. Imagine a world where giant reptiles roamed everywhere on land, leaving footprints the size of a...

Practise Your Science Skills with a Little Help from Some Mammoths David Macaulay's troupe of ever-inquisitive mammoths help you develop core science skills in this highly original workbook. Do you struggle to engage with science at school? Would you like to build your confidence in science both at home and in the classroom? Or are you a science whizz who...

DK's biggest natural history book is given a fresh update. The only book to offer a complete visual survey of all Earth's kingdoms of life, plus rocks and minerals, it remains the benchmark of illustrated natural history reference. A monumental and beautiful guide to Earth's wildlife and natural history - its rocks, minerals, animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms - this...

Be first with the lowdown on the latest Avatar film, Avatar: Fire and Ash, with this exclusive sticker book. It's packed with more than 200 spectacular stickers that will keep fans entertained for hours. Explore new realms of Pandora and the amazing creatures that sail the skies or swim the ocean depths. Check out the latest RDA hi-tech hardware. Meet...

Organised by subject and with an accompanying audio app, this is the essential reference for all Spanish-language learners. Learn more than 10,000 of the most useful words and phrases in Spanish with this beautifully illustrated dictionary for Spanish-language students. Building on the success of the English for Everyone course books and the Bilingual Visual Dictionary series, the Spanish English Illustrated...

A millennia-long love affair with prediction and divination Discover the spellbinding history of astrology and divination across the world. A History of Astrology, Divination and Prophecy traces the journey of astrology from its roots in the 3rd century BCE, when ancient Mesopotamians studied celestial bodies with the aim of predicting the future, through its development into the distinct branches of...

A no-nonsense beginner's guide to the must-know aspects of gardening from the RHS. Tempted to have a go at gardening? Keen to grow your own veg or tame an out-of-control border? This no-nonsense practical manual, packed with clear advice and photos on the essentials, shows you where to start and how to progress. Beginning with inspirational ideas to help you...

MEET THE WORLD'S GREATEST ARTISTS - FACE TO FACE This stunning visual celebration of the world's most celebrated artists tells the fascinating stories of their lives and works. Lavishly illustrated with portraits of each artist, alongside photographs of their homes and studios, and personal artefacts, Artists Who Changed History offers a unique window into the personalities of each individual, and...

A fully updated guide to Superman's entire comic book career. Discover and explore the world of the original and greatest of all Super Heroes—Superman, the Man of Steel! He sprang fully formed and unstoppable from the pages of Action Comics #1 in June 1938. Superman has been a jewel in DC's crown ever since, fueling a plethora of movies and...

Star Wars Life Size is a life-size book for young children, featuring characters and props from the Star Wars galaxy. Have you ever wondered how big a Wookiee is? Or how long a Wampa's claws are? Could you hold Yoda's lightsaber in your hand, or face down Darth Vader? And are baby Porgs really as cute as they look? Discover...

A comprehensive and fully updated reference book on geography for children and families. Learn all about geography on planet Earth in this jam-packed visual encyclopaedia for children. The ultimate children's guide, Geography: A Children's Encyclopedia covers the processes that shape our world, from ice ages to global warming, earthquakes to tsunamis. Explore the wonders of the natural world, from the...

The Oceans Atlas is an illustrated guide to the geography, geology, and life in the world's oceans. Take a dive into these vast waters to discover their physical features, wildlife, and the threats they face for the future. How do waves form? Where is the deepest part of the ocean? What is a black smoker? What would the ocean floor...

Enter the wonder of numbers, discover how your brain works, and find out how to improve it even more. Get better at maths and numbers by realising which math skills you already use in daily life, and learn new ones while having fun. Did you realise how much maths you are already using when playing computer games, planning a journey,...

Organised by subject and with an accompanying audio app, this is the essential reference for all French-language learners. Learn more than 10,000 of the most useful words and phrases in French with this beautifully illustrated dictionary for French-language students. Building on the success of the English for Everyone course books and the Bilingual Visual Dictionary series, the French English Illustrated...

A definitive history of ancient Rome that tells the story of its dramatic rise and fall in rich visual detail. Immerse yourself in the history of ancient Rome - from its origins as a small settlement on the Palatine Hill to its peak as an empire reigning over 90 million people, and its tumultuous decline. Covering more than 1,000 years...

The clearest, simplest, and most visual guide to grammar for children learning English as a foreign language. Understand the rules of English grammar with this fun, fully illustrated reference book for children aged 5-9 who are studying English as a foreign language. English for Everyone Junior English Grammar is the perfect companion for children who have recently begun to study...

A fact-filled, photo-packed guide to all 118 elements. Packed with stunning photography, Eyewitness Periodic Table explores the building blocks of our universe. Beginning with a concise history of chemistry, scientific pioneers, and the creation of the first periodic table, this comprehensive guide then launches into a visual tour of each individual element. Along the way, you'll find out where each...

This stunning atlas takes the young reader on the ultimate round-the-world trip. From the frozen Arctic to the blazing hot deserts of the Sahara, take a trip across the globe with this illustrated world atlas. This illustrated atlas not only portrays regions, such as the Siberian wastes, with beautifully detailed maps but also describes the peoples who live there. Fascinating...

Have fun while learning about numbers. Learn essential maths through interactive, educational activities, puzzles, and exercises. What is a rhombus? How do you work out a percentage? What is data and why is collecting it useful? Brain Booster Maths covers all these questions and more. Filled with fascinating facts, detailed illustrations, and over 100 write-in activities and puzzles, this is...

A beautiful outdoor activity book including projects, activities, and games for adventurous kids. Get close to nature with this outdoor project book for kids. The Nature Adventure Book is the perfect gift for adventurous children, as they play their way through 40 crafts and games to be done outside. You don't need to live near a forest or have a...

Some subjects are too interesting to be left at school! Carry on your love of history at home with Ancient Rome - an activity-packed exploration of people and places in this early empire. Divided into sections, the book starts with fast facts on topics including the army, religion, emperors, senators, towns, conquests, and architecture. The book ends with charts of...

A bold, accessible, and truly global overview of LGBTQ+ history, from the ancient world to the present day. Discover the rich and complex history of LGBTQ+ people around the world—their struggles, triumphs, and cultural contributions. Exploring and explaining the most important ideas and events in LGBTQ+ history and culture, this book showcases the breadth of the LGBTQ+ experience. This diverse,...

Science Year by Year is the ultimate visual guide to the discoveries that changed the world. From the wheel to artificial intelligence, our planet has been transformed by science. Now you can travel through time to experience centuries of invention and innovation on this spectacular visual voyage of discovery. Starting in ancient times and ending up in the modern world,...

A beautifully illustrated book looking at insects in detail, uncovering facts and stories about more than 300 species worldwide. Discover the fascinating stories behind 300 species of insects and explore their world. Did you know that insects are essential to life on Earth? Without them, we simply couldn't exist - they pollinate our crops, break down dead matter, and play...

Botanic... Mycologic... Fantastic! Comprehensive, accessible, and lavishly illustrated, this is an essential and timely guide to the world's key plant and fungus species. Written by specialist experts, Plants & Fungi is an illustrated exploration of the world's most fascinating species, many of which are highly valued for their ecological, economic, and cultural importance. Covering all of the main groups -...

Learn everything you need to know about the first war to shake the world and change the course of history. World War I: The Definitive Visual Guide takes you from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand to the Treaty of Versailles, through beautifully illustrated and easy to understand timelines. Recreate the experience of some of the most prominent battles, such...

A brand new space-themed addition to the hugely successful Pop-Up Peekaboo! series. Take an intergalactic and interactive ride with Pop-Up Peekaboo! Space... Fly to the Moon with your little one in this lift-the-flap baby book with pictures that pop off the page! This imaginative pop-up peekaboo picture book follows two little astronauts, Daisy and Danny, who are rocketing into space,...

LEGO Play Book proves it. You can build anything with a LEGO brick in your hand. Pick up this fantastic LEGO building ideas book to find out how you can build anything with your collection of LEGO bricks! Find hundreds of fun, creative LEGO building ideas in DK's LEGO Play Book. Build a fairy tale cottage and an enchanted forest...

A jaw-dropping collection of incredible facts and visual comparisons about dinosaurs and prehistoric life. Astonish your friends and family with this incredible collection of mind-boggling facts about the scariest animals ever to walk the Earth. Did you know that the largest dinosaur was longer than a tennis court but its babies were no bigger than a newborn human baby? That...

The ultimate prehistoric guide for young archaeologists and palaeontologists. Part of the series of award-winning, best-selling DK encyclopedias for children, this title has been completely revised to provide a comprehensive visual exploration of the entire range of prehistoric animal life. Dinosaurs A Children's Encyclopedia is not simply a catalogue of facts and photos—it is a visual celebration of the history...

LEGO® Awesome Ideas unlocks the secrets of LEGO building and shows you how to create a world from your imagination. LEGO® Awesome Ideas is an all-new ideas book from DK that builds up entire LEGO worlds while expanding your LEGO knowledge. From beginners to accomplished builders, this book contains creative model ideas and visual tips and techniques that will inspire...

Meet exciting pop-out sea creatures! Dive into underwater scenes and swim with dolphins in this children's lift-the-flap book... Turn the pages of this delightful, interactive baby book and meet Diving Dolphin, Stripy Fish, and other exciting sea creatures. This board book encourages early learning in a fun and exciting way, and with the help of adults, toddlers can learn to...

A high-octane, full-throttle ride through motorcycle history. Discover the gripping, action-packed history of the motorcycle, from the earliest petrol-powered two-wheelers to the blistering superbikes of today. Tracing the history and allure of the motorbike, this book illustrates their diverse range, from the earliest prototypes to battery-powered machines of the modern age. It showcases motorcycles in all their forms, from humble...

The ultimate guide to biodynamic gardening with information on lunar cycles, step-by-step recipes for natural remedies, and crop profiles. Reap the benefits of a biodynamic, organic approach to gardening and grow abundant crops in tune with lunar cycles. Biodynamic Gardening has all you need to know about gardening by the moon: A biodynamic calendar enables you to plan the growing...

Can you find the farm animals hiding under the flaps? Play hide and seek on the farm and discover lots of exciting farm animals in this cute children's pop-up book. This read-aloud book for toddlers encourages first learning by introducing little ones to colourful scenes, adorable cuddly characters, and five pop-out farmyard surprises. Watch as a cockerel pops out from...

DK's bestselling guide to the “big ideas” of science - now fully revised and updated. Did the universe start with a Big Bang? Is light a wave, a particle - or both? Is a “Theory of Everything” possible? Explaining the key milestones in the field of science in a clear and simple way, The Science Book answers these questions and...

Complete activities using your LEGO bricks on the page! Packed with building and sticker activities plus more than 500 stickers. All you need is some LEGO pieces and this space activity book! Grab your LEGO brick collection and the stickers included in this book to complete amazing space activities—and find out fun facts along the way! Place your LEGO pieces...

A 9,000-word visual dictionary with everyday, thematic sections that helps children expand their vocabulary. Learning new words is now easier for children aged 7+ with the Children's Visual Dictionary. Clear, simple illustrations depict words and phrases in a visual context for easy learning. The terms are arranged in themed sections that cover practical, everyday topics – such as city life,...

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

The definitive visual history of armoured vehicles - in its second edition. Get up close to more than 400 of the most important tanks and armoured vehicles ever built. In 1916, the British built a machine that was impervious to enemy fire and could dominate the battlefield, crushing obstacles and barbed wire in its path. The first tank, or "Mother"...

A fun sticker encyclopedia filled with facts about more than 125 of kids' favourite dinosaurs A bumper children's sticker book covering everything you need to know about all the different dinosaurs, from Diplodocus to Tyrannosaurus Rex, with more than 600 dinosaur stickers for kids to enjoy! Every page is filled with dinosaur related activities, quizzes and interesting dinosaur facts. Hunt...

Learn 5 mind-boggling facts about science every day. Are you ready to have your mind blown? Wow all your friends and family with 5 jaw-dropping facts about science each day, then turbo-charge your memory with 5 questions about your new-found knowledge. Did you know that you can't burp in space? Or that bananas are slightly radioactive? Or that there are...

A colourful and adorable Sticker Collection for little Sesame Street fans. Welcome to Sesame Street! Come along to meet all of the lovable characters in the neighbourhood with the Sesame Street Ultimate Sticker Collection. Discover amazing facts about Elmo, Grover, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird, and even more friends on the Street. Packed with more than 1,000 colourful stickers! © 2024...

Snuggle up and share this sweet Valentines themed book about a lonely otter with a heavy heart, who learns about friendship, courage, and the true meaning of love! From the bestselling series that includes, The Happy Pumpkin, The Grumpy Reindeer and The Sleepy Bunny, comes a new heartfelt adventure for Valentines. Dive into the sea and meet a lonely otter,...

Set out on an expedition to the fascinating rainforests in this fun, non-fiction graphic novel Packed full of fascinating facts, engaging characters, and hilarious comic strips, this friendly guide to the rainforests of the world will keep children entertained for hours. Join Lily and Mango as they adventure through the world's magical rainforests. Discover these diverse ecosystems that are teeming...

Uncover the mysteries of space with 19 creative projects and stargazing activities that are out of this world Discover the wonders of our awe-inspiring Universe If you stare at the stars and wonder what's out there and enjoy practical hands-on projects, this is the book for you! Each of the super-fun make-and-do projects in this book comes with simple step-by-step...

THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO MORE THAN 5,000 YEARS OF BRITISH AND IRISH HISTORY Discover the pivotal political, military, and cultural events that have shaped British and Irish history - from the earliest Stone Age settlers to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Combining over 700 photographs, maps, and artworks with accessible text, History of Britain and Ireland is an invaluable...

Learn everything there is to know about dinosaurs through hundreds of fun facts about the prehistoric world. A children's book that takes you back in time to discover the prehistoric world. Learn facts about fossils, see Brachiosaurus bones up-close, and discover dozens of other incredible dinosaurs. The latest revamped title in the popular My Encyclopedia of Very Important... series, this...

A set of 105 beautifully illustrated flash cards for children learning to read and speak Spanish 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 Spanish as a first or second language. Spanish for Everyone Junior Flash Cards have been designed for children...

A beginner's guide to Mandarin Chinese, introducing essential everyday words and phrases with an accompanying audio app. Do you want to learn the world's most spoken language? This easy-to-use beginner's guide and audio app will get you speaking basic Mandarin in no time. With useful tips, practice exercises, and fascinating insights into Chinese culture, Easy Peasy Chinese teaches you how...

A fun pop-up and flaps board book for curious little ones who love sharks and other sea animals. Take your toddler on an ocean adventure in this lift-the-flap pop-up book. Join Sally the shark as she swims around her ocean home to find her four best friends. Babies and toddlers can lift big flaps and see five peekaboo surprises pop...

Discover essential facts and stats about every element in the periodic table. A brand new science book for kids joins this hugely successful mini-encyclopedia series that packs a whole lot of information into your pocket. Discover all the major elements of the periodic table, arranged in chapters according to their group, including alkaline earth metals, lanthanides, and noble gases. Every...

A fun way to learn and memorise all the elements of the periodic table. Get to grips with the periodic table through playing fun games. 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 DK's Periodic Table Flash Cards come in. Each...

A fun pop-up and flaps board book for curious little ones who love penguins and wintry animals. Take your toddler on a frozen adventure in this lift-the-flap pop-up book. This wintry pop-up peekaboo book follows Polly Penguin as she searches for Charlie Chick. Babies and toddlers can lift big flaps and see five peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages:...

An interactive lift-the-flap dinosaur book for inquisitive young readers. Lift the flaps to learn about the incredible creatures that roamed the planet long, long ago. Journey through Triassic lands, a Cretaceous forest, Paleogene plains, and more to meet fascinating creatures in their natural habitats. Then team up with expert palaeontologists on a dinosaur dig to uncover fossils and take a...

A first encyclopaedia of independent life skills Kids will be able to say "I can do that!" after reading this value-packed resource dedicated to learning independent life skills. "Really great. I've been waiting for a book like this for a very long time with photos and illustrations that can be understood by a child who can't read yet. My children...

A fun, fact-filled dive into the world of dinosaurs for kids - packed full of brilliant images. All the basics of these amazing creatures are covered in this beautiful and informative book on dinosaurs. Anatomy, along with habitat and behaviour, and lots of fascinating facts about dinosaurs that every child will just love reading about. See how they survived all...

An accessible guide to the key events and turning points of the Second World War, and the people and groups behind them. Discover the key battles, tactics, technologies, and turning points of the Second World War—the epic conflict that shaped the modern world. Combining authoritative, exciting text and bold explanatory graphics, The World War II Book explores the causes, key...

Meet the incredible creatures of the prehistoric world. Dig into the past and discover dinosaurs by examining the fossils they left behind. This essential guide to dinosaurs, from tiny, chicken-sized Compsognathus to the mighty, long-necked Brachiosaurus, unearths fascinating facts about these prehistoric creatures. DK Eyewitness Dinosaur looks closely at different types of dinosaurs and their body parts, diets, senses, evolution,...

Help your child learn to read with this fun and educational phonics game for beginner readers. Help your child explore the world of phonics and reading with the DK Super Phonics Split Vowel Spellings Card Game! DK Super Phonics Split Vowel Spellings Card Game is a beautifully designed playing card game that offers practice and consolidation of split vowel spellings...

Fun and educational phonics game for beginner readers! Help your child explore the world of phonics and reading with the DK Super Phonics Sound Blends Card Game! DK Super Phonics Sound Blends Card Game is a beautifully designed playing card game that allows beginner readers to practise and consolidate their sound blending skills.

A comprehensive, illustrated guide to the extraordinary first year of a baby's life for new parents. The Month-by-Month Baby Book is the only book new parents will need for the extraordinary first year of their baby's life. This comprehensive book covers every moment of the first twelve months of your baby's life — from their first moments at home, feeding,...

First Aid Manual 11th Edition is the UK's only fully authorised first aid guide. This book serves as the official training manual for the UK's leading first aid organisations' courses. This bestselling guide covers all aspects of first aid, including first aid for babies and children. This new edition features guidance on first aid in pandemic conditions, instructions for responding...