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This busy board book with tabs gets little ones thinking, talking, and learning new words! Let's meet animals from around the world. What lives at the bottom of the ocean? What are your favourite pets? From mini-beasts to massive mammals, babies and toddlers will love discovering which animals squeak, squawk, and oink! Each section of this engaging and educational book...

Get up-close to over 170 of the Universe's most intriguing features. Become a space traveller and explore our Solar System and the Universe beyond in a cool mini encyclopedia that's packed with pictures. With space facts at your fingertips, Pocket Eyewitness Space makes learning about space fun. With more than 170 profiles on planets, stars, meteorites, and moons, you'll soon...

Early learners join a ladybird on a first-word farm adventure in this board book with cutaway finger trails. Little Ladybird is waiting to take your toddler on a fun-filled, farm animal adventure in this exciting board book with cutaway trails and first words. Follow the intriguing finger trails on the cover and every page. Meet geese by the pond, sheep...

Meet the world's greatest composers - face to face. This stunning visual celebration of the world's most celebrated composers tells the fascinating stories of their lives and works. Lavishly illustrated with portraits of each composer, alongside photographs of their homes and studios, and original musical scores and personal correspondence, Composers Who Changed History offers a unique window into the personalities...

A children's illustrated reference guide to all types of sports. The ultimate guide to more than 100 top sports from around the world, from basketball to blade running. Are you a team player? Do you have a steady aim? Maybe you are super fast or strong? Whatever your size or skill, there is a sport out there for you. The...

Magnificent imagery coupled with contextual and extensive information on dinosaurs and much more "Visitors to a natural history museum could not explore the number of examples contained here" - Booklist Fascinating and authoritative, this book is an unprecedented survey of millions of years of life on planet Earth. Featuring an incredible mix of 3-D reconstructions, extraordinary skeletons, and amazingly intricate...

A picture-packed guide to one of the most brutal conflicts of the 20th century. In collaboration with the Imperial War Museum, go back in time and experience history with this picture-led guide to the Second World War. This book tells the story of the second devastating conflict of the 20th century that tore the world apart - divided by international...

Four toys have different favourite colours, and each one is looking for their friend. Open Pop-Up Peekaboo! Colours to find out where they are! Play hide and seek and learn lots of new colours 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 5...

A comprehensive, fully illustrated dictionary with more than 6,500 words in English and Ukrainian. Learning the most common and useful English words and phrases has never been easier. With over 6,500 fully illustrated words and phrases in Ukrainian and English, along with a free English audio app, English Ukrainian Bilingual Visual Dictionary by DK is your essential companion for life...

How to create the perfect study conditions at home to give your child the support they need when studying This book is a practical guide to how our children learn and perform. Written for parents and caregivers of children aged 10-18, A Parent's Guide to Effective Study Habits covers a range of proven strategies to help children focus and engage...

Updated edition with six more years of vehicles from new Star Wars movies and live and animated TV series. What's the difference between a B-wing and an X-wing starfighter? How many legs does an AT-OT walker have? And just how fast can the Millennium Falcon fly? This updated edition covers more than 230 vehicles from Star Wars movies and TV...

Discover trees as you've never seen them before in this illustrated blend of science, culture, and history. The secret world of trees is revealed in this beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant world. Trees have been a part of human history from the very beginning. Used for shelter, tools, fuel, and food, they also help supply...

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

An aspirational board book combining early learning concepts with pieces from The Metropolitan Museum of Art Discover your ABCs at the museum! Little ones can learn the alphabet through art I went to the museum and I saw... Featuring artists from Gustav Klimt to Vincent van Gogh, young readers can learn the alphabet while discovering some of the world's most...

An aspirational board book series combining early learning concepts with artworks from The Metropolitan Museum of Art Discover the world through the museum's collection of black and white artworks and objects! I went to the museum and I saw... Featuring artists from Bill Traylor to Josef Albers, young readers can discover mesmerising black and white artworks and objects from across...

An informative and engaging introduction to knights with a press-out jousting tournament! Learn all about knights in this highly-detailed gift book with The Metropolitan Museum of Art. How did you become a knight? How heavy was a suit of armour? Where did knights live? And what was it like to take part in a battle? Discover the answers to these...

Big ideas, simply explained Travel back in time with the latest instalment in the bestselling Big Ideas series, in a brand new portable format. The Little Book of History charts world history from the dawn of civilisation to the modern culture we live in today. From the origins of homo-sapiens to the release of Nelson Mandela, from the French Revolution...

Travel with mischievous cartoon guides The Brainwaves through a range of wittily-explained STEM topics Meet the Brainwaves, hilarious little mischief-makers who will be your guides to a marvellous range of mindblowing science topics - from the wisest and wackiest inventions the world has ever seen to the adventures of pioneering astronauts, plus all the core information you need to know,...

All the big ideas, simply explained - an innovative and accessible guide to sociology. Exploring more than 80 of the big ideas and key theories in the field of sociology in a clear and simple way, this is the perfect introduction to the study of how humans live and interact with each other. The Sociology Book offers a deep dive...

Introduce your baby to farm animals with touch and feel textures. An interactive touch and feel book for babies that inspires hands-on learning, helping children develop motor skills while having fun with their favourite farmyard animals. Baby Touch and Feel Farm Animals is an interactive and fun way to help your child learn not only words but shapes and textures...

The "War to End All Wars" - Episode by Episode Discover the key battles, tactics, technologies and turning points of the First World War - the epic conflict that was supposed to be "the war to end all wars". Combining authoritative, exciting text and bold explanatory graphics, The World War I Book explores the historical background to the war, its...

Beautifully illustrated in Eric Carle's signature style, this first animal encyclopedia is perfect for curious kids who love wildlife Go on an amazing journey of discovery with the Very Hungry Caterpillar and learn fascinating facts about animals. Take a tour of the animal kingdom and discover everything you need to know about creatures from elephants to ants in this colourful...

Beautifully illustrated in Eric Carle's signature style, this first encyclopedia is perfect for curious kids who love to learn Go on an amazing journey of discovery with the Very Hungry Caterpillar and learn fascinating facts about everything from science and space to animals and dinosaurs. Travel around the world to explore the continents, discover where different animals live, learn all...

The most comprehensive illustrated visual guide to 30,000 years of paintings and sculpture from around the world. The ultimate introduction to global art, presenting 30,000 years of creativity in one lavishly illustrated book. Discover all you need to know about art history in this definitive guide. Art: The Definitive Visual Guide brings a gallery of more than 2,500 of the...

The Periodic Table Book is a stunning visual encyclopedia of the elements. This eye-popping encyclopedia takes you on a tour of all the world's elements. From argon to zinc, each and every one of the 118 chemical elements is explored in dazzling detail. With the periodic table celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2019, you'll be in your element as you...

The perfect book about cute farm animals with lots of textures to explore A chunky touch-and-feel book that introduces toddlers to a farmyard of animals to explore and love. Welcome to the farm, where there are lots of animals to stroke, tickle, touch, and say hello to! Let your toddlers' little hands roam the pages of this book and feel...

A fully updated new edition of DK's bestselling reference book, containing all the latest knowledge and current thinking in a fresh new design When? Where? What? Why? This stimulating and comprehensive encyclopedia answers all the questions children love to ask. Each chapter is jam-packed with maps, charts, timelines, diagrams, beautiful images, and amazing facts. Did you know, for example, that...

6,750 words in a handy pocket size With over 6,750 fully illustrated words and phrases in French and English, along with a free bilingual audio app, DK's French-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential companion to learning French. You will learn all the words and phrases you need to buy food and clothes, talk about work and education, visit the...

A handy set of books that teaches little ones the key skills for starting school, and for life! Learn all the super-important skills you need to learn about making friends with this new series of books all about preparing little ones for school. No matter what grown-ups tell you, being little is hard work; there's so much to learn -...

The clearest, simplest guide to science ever published. Understanding science has never been easier. Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Science is the perfect introduction for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge. The book covers not only the core sciences – physics, biology, and chemistry – but also Earth science and astronomy. Assuming no previous...

The perfect book about cute baby animals with lots of textures to explore A chunky touch-and-feel book that introduces toddlers to their favourite baby animals. Each page of this book reveals a new cute and cuddly animal to stroke, tickle, touch, and say hello to! Let your toddlers' little hands roam the pages and feel a baby rabbit's soft fur,...

The clearest, simplest guide to quantum physics ever published. Discovering quantum physics has never been easier. Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Quantum Physics is an essential introduction to the subject for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge. It is a perfect beginner's guide to the strange and fascinating world of subatomic physics that at...

Teach yourself over 3,000 of the most common and essential English words and phrases. This absolutely essential language guide and workbook will expand your English vocabulary in no time. Spilling over with thousands of entries for useful words and phrases, this is the perfect study aid for any adult learning English as a foreign language. With 3,000 words across hundreds...

Combining graceful design and beautiful imagery, this book provides an elegant introduction to ocean life and the ocean itself. Dive into this uniquely elegant visual exploration of the sea. An informative and utterly beautiful introduction to marine life and the ocean environment, The Science of the Ocean brings the riches of the underwater world onto the printed page. Astounding photography...

A picture-packed celebration of the story of trains and how they have transformed our world A journey through the fascinating history of trains - from steam locomotive to high-speed bullet train Discover how George Stephenson's dream of a steam-powered railway changed the world. Look inside a locomotive to understand how the piston turns the wheels. Learn how the railroads helped...

Learn all about the culture and history of Vikings in this picture-packed reference guide for young readers. Explore the world of Nordic raiders and traders with this picture-packed, fact-filled book. Eyewitness Viking is an essential guide to the history and culture of these daring Norse adventurers. With stunning photography, original artefacts, and lots of fascinating facts, find out about the...

Discover why we create art and why it matters Get ready for a fun-filled illustrated journey through art! From cave paintings to abstract sculptures, explore how artists were inspired by the world around them, how their techniques and styles evolved over time, and how their art changed the world. Why is art important? What's so great about it? In this...

Wonderful storytelling and hand-drawn illustrations reveal the wonder of scientific discovery through history, ages 9-12 Bored of biology? Crushed by chemistry? Perplexed by physics? DOES SCIENCE REALLY MATTER ANYWAY? Oh, only for... JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING! From how to stop a virus to defy gravity, and from how to predict the future to how to see the past, this book shows...

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

Readers aged 9-12 will discover the wonders of philosophy in this highly illustrated, practical introduction to the subject. Travel down the road of wisdom to discover how to think about a series of philosophical problems, how to defend your opinions on them, and how to evaluate the opinions of others. Why is philosophy important? What's so great about it? Take...

This accessible and exciting reference book covers the key questions across key topics, from science and history, to space and the human body This perfect first reference book brings key subjects - such as science, geography, and history - to life. Lavish 3D digital illustrations and an interactive question-and-answer format together create an engaging and accessible insight into a number...

A visual exploration of the cultural history of India through its greatest treasures. An exquisite collection of artefacts, sculptures, and historically significant treasures from across India. If the captivating bronze dancing girl of Harappa denoted sophisticated early civilization, the stunning Sanchi Stupa symbolized the peak of Buddhist religion in India. If the world-renowned Taj Mahal was a testament to the...

Discover everything you need to know about weather in an engaging question-and-answer format with this accessible encyclopedia for children Explore the intriguing answers to more than 200 questions about weather and learn all about the real-time impacts of the climate crisis in this absorbing encyclopaedia for kids. What happens inside a thundercloud? Why is the sky not always blue? How...

How we learn to read is not a secret formula; it’s a science. More than five decades of research conducted across the world informs the Science of Reading. This one-stop guide examines the crucial aspects of literacy development. Uncover the workings of the brain in processing language stimuli and print information, bridging the gap between sound and text for effective...

A picture-packed guide to one of the most brutal conflicts of the 20th century In collaboration with the Imperial War Museum, go back in time and experience history with this picture-led guide to the First World War. From disaster to victory, Eyewitness World War I captivates readers and gives an insight into life in the muddy trenches, and what it...

The simplest graphics and the clearest text combine to produce the most accessible and visual guide to neuroscience available. Are men's and women's brains really different? Why are teenagers impulsive and rebellious? And will it soon be possible to link our brains together via the Cloud? Drawing on the latest neuroscience research, this visual guide makes the hidden workings of...

A visual guide to the conflict that shook the world \"This comprehensive visual encyclopedia explores World War II in fascinating detail and explains why this global event must never be forgotten.? World War II- Visual Encyclopedia shows children the causes, battles, people, and aftermath, while cutting-edge CGI technology brings infamous events back to life. Learn about weaponry, tanks, ships, aircraft,...

An exciting first guide for children passionate about horses! Saddle up and get ready to explore the magnificent world of horses! Do you dream about riding a horse and want to know more about them? Would you like to learn how to look after a horse, what kit to use, or enter the world of equestrian sports? Discover the secrets...

A beginner's book featuring detailed notes, colourful illustrations, and striking photographs of the world's most fascinating flowers. Discover how to identify, where to find, and other details about more than 100 flowers from around the world. Compact in size yet brimming with information, An Anthology of Flowers explores a vast variety of blooms, from exotic blossoms to iconic garden favourites....

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

A mini pocket book for young animal lovers Discover some of the strangest species in the animal kingdom in this brilliant mini book packed with pictures and bulging with fun facts. Pocket Eyewitness Animals uses bite-sized chunks of information to make learning about animals even more fun. From flamingos to frogs, explore the animal family tree and find out the...

This stunning book all about forests takes children on a grand tour of the lushest places on Earth. From the mighty Amazon rainforest to the quiet, snow-covered boreal forests of Alaska, discover 10 of the world's most spectacular forests and the animals and plants that live in them. Every forest is explored in detail, with intriguing information about its geography,...

This title shares the profound lessons of courage and compassion that made Pope Leo XIV the person he is today. This book celebrates Pope Leo XIV, who was the first American to be elected as the head of the Catholic Church. Exploring his experience of faith as a child, his missionary work in Peru, and his election as Pope, learn...

An enthralling encyclopaedia with an engaging question-and-answer format about the fascinating animal kingdom. Explore the intriguing answers to more than 200 questions children ask about their favourite animals. Why are flamingos pink? What's in a camel's hump? How long does a tortoise live? This fact-packed book for young learners reveals answers to questions that kids have about all creatures big...

More Very First Bible Stories is a beautifully illustrated collection of 14 favourite Bible stories, from The Ten Commandments to The Good Samaritan. Introducing a selection of favourite Bible stories with this meaningful book for toddlers. Following on from the success of My Very First Bible Stories, this illustrated board book contains 14 more important Bible stories that adults can...

Packed with clear and detailed maps, this beautifully designed world atlas is the perfect companion to discover our planet. Discover the world with this beautifully designed atlas, packed with maps, flags, and country profiles all wrapped up in a handy, compact package. The first section contains a series of 12 global thematic maps on subjects as diverse as ocean currents...

Decodable tales of survival against the odds for striving readers aged 10-14. These short stories bring to life some of the world's deadliest animal attacks, and how three young people beat the odds to survive them. HMS Birkenhead Shark Attacks, 1852 The Lions of Tsavo, 1898 Sankebetsu Brown Bear Incident, 1915 This book is part of the Against The Odds...

Your expert guide to 500 of the world's greatest works of art. A stunning art gallery in a book, Art, Annotated spans more than 3,000 years of paintings, sculptures, and prints. Combining stunning reproductions of each work of art with precise annotations and visual analysis, it is an expertly curated and comprehensive selection of the finest art ever created. Immerse...

Inspirational travel book covering Europe’s most incredible journeys, including routes on foot and by bike, road, rail, and water. Take the scenic route through Europe. When it comes to beautiful landscapes, Europe has more than its fair share of icons. The snowy peaks of the Alps, the vivid tulip fields of the Netherlands, and the glittering lakes of northern Italy...

A handy set of books that teaches little ones the key skills for starting school, and for life! Learn all the super-important life skills you need to keep safe with this new series of books all about preparing little ones for school. No matter what grown-ups tell you, being little is hard work; there's so much to learn - from...

Featuring travel ideas for every month of the year, Where to Go When Great Britain and Ireland is the ultimate trip planner. Discover unforgettable travel experiences for every month of the year. When's the best time to visit London? When are the Scottish islands at their most beautiful? When do the crowds leave Snowdonia? Turn the pages of this beautiful...

Decodable tales of survival against the odds for striving readers aged 10-14. Three young people's bravery is seriously put to the test in these gripping stories about real-life crash landings. The Hindenburg, 1937 United Airlines Flight 173, 1978 US Airways Flight 1549, 2009 This book is part of the Against The Odds series, a captivating series of fictional - but...

Decodable tales of survival against the odds for striving readers aged 10-14. When fifteen-year-old Chen finds himself in the middle of the deadliest earthquake in US history, he doesn't know if he'll ever see his family or his beloved Chinatown again... This book is part of the Against The Odds series, a captivating series of fictional - but inspired by...

More than 3,000 brilliant ideas for what to plant in your garden, hand-picked by RHS experts. Planning a garden has never been simpler with this guide to more than 3,000 perfect plants for every location, style, and scenario. Matching the right plant to the right location is more than half the battle when it comes to gardening. Whether your site...

Big ideas, simply explained What is Fauvism? Which event inspired Picasso's Guernica? Who connects Andy Warhol and David Hockney? This comprehensive volume answers all these and more. In a grand timeline of art, it explains how one movement influenced the next, discusses influential painters, sculptors, and artists, and showcases 80 of the world's greatest artworks. Throughout history, art has taken...

A guide to the technology that has shaped the modern world Have you ever asked yourself how the inventions, gadgets, and devices that surround us actually work? Discover the hidden workings of everyday technology with this graphic guide. How Technology Works demystifies the machinery that keeps the modern world going, from simple objects such as zip fasteners and can openers...

An illustrated guide to 300 athletic sex positions to keep you and your partner fit in the bedroom. Grab your partner and get ready to work up a sweat with exciting sex positions that will help you tone while you moan. Swap the gym for the bedroom and limber up to impress your lover with these athletic positions, accompanied by...

A bioluminescent colouring book reflecting the true Avatar experience. Dive into the breathtaking world of Pandora with this unique, official glow-in-the-dark colouring book. Bioluminescence is a key feature of the night-time beauty of Pandora. Discover captivating landscapes, vibrant creatures, and your favourite characters from Avatar and Avatar: The Way of Water, and the hotly anticipated Avatar: Fire and Ash (19th...

Combining DK's reading programme with the debut TV show, this book will start little ones on their reading journey. Start your reading adventure with the Iron Friends! Meet Tony Stark, Riri Williams, and Amadeus Cho, the Iron Friends! These super geniuses always work together to save the day. With engaging, simple text, little ones can enter the world of reading...

A push-along board book adventure with photos of LEGO DUPLO Number Train - Learn to Count (set 10954) in DK's successful Wheelie series. Get your little one's numeracy skills on track with this push-along LEGO DUPLO train-shaped board book with moving wheels - part of DK's best-selling Wheelies series. Learning to count has never been so fun! Roll the train...

The essential language reference for every traveller. A favourite language aid of millions of travellers, this phrase book by DK contains all the key words and phrases that you may need in everyday situations. Go beyond just saying Hola (hello) and Adiós (goodbye) and converse with ease with the locals on your next trip to Spain. Each chapter in Eyewitness...

Join the crew of Apollo 11 on the ultimate adventure - from Earth to the Moon. Experience the greatest breakthroughs in science, with the DK Science Stories series. On 16th July 1969, three men sit at the top of a towering rocket. Strapped into their Command Module, the astronauts brace themselves as the engines roar into life, flames lick out...

Everything you need to create flawless knitted clothes, accessories, gifts, and homeware. Cast on with confidence and master even the trickiest of stitches with The Knitting Book. This bestselling guide features over 250 step-by-step techniques, showing you everything from simple knit and purl stitches and techniques for casting on and off, to colourwork, cables, brioche, and lace, as well as...

Join the Iron Friends for an awesome Iron Racer adventure! Hit the road with Iron Man and his friends with this push-along racer-shaped board book with moving wheels - part of DK's bestselling Wheelie books series. Roll the sturdy board book along on its moving wheels and ride anywhere your imagination can take you. Drive in style with the Iron...

The perfect Baptism gift, capture the sacred moment with this beautiful keepsake memory book. The perfect gift for a new baby, or for children celebrating their faith milestones, My Baptism Memory Book offers a unique space to document their first commitment to faith. With pages to record memories, include photos, and write well-wishes, this stunning gift also features prayers and...

Seductive illustrations and sensual descriptions bring a year's worth of sex positions to life. Make each day a sex adventure, with 365 ways to reach the summit of pleasure. From The Peacock's Tail to The Tiger's Claw, and The Reckless Grasp to the Seated Sigh, give every position a go and treat yourself to a year of seriously great sex....

Lets children discover the secret history of everyday maths and explore the why and where of essential maths topics Incredible historical stories explore the often surprising origins of the maths we use today, from number sequences to coordinates. Crazy facts, magic tricks, and mathematical brainteasers will amuse and entertain even the most reluctant math students. Find out why an hour...

The perfect Confirmation gift, capture the sacred moment with this beautiful keepsake memory book. The perfect gift celebrating their faith milestones, My Confirmation offers a unique space to document their on-going commitment to their faith. With pages to record memories, include photos, and for family to write well-wishes, this stunning gift also features prayers and scripture to provide guidance. This...

Your guide to navigating the world of money It makes the world go round, but money can truly be an enigma. DK's visual approach breaks new ground. In graphics, charts, and diagrams, How Money Works demystifies processes and answers the hundreds of financial questions we all have. Money facilitates the billions of transactions that take place every day across the...

A uniquely illustrated guide to the Second World War with more than 100 detailed maps. The deadliest war in history brought to life through bold, easy-to-grasp maps. Follow the key developments of World War II in unprecedented visual detail, with more than 100 specially created and historical maps covering all major theatres of war. Layers of information show how the...