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Dorling Kindersley Ltd DKfindout! Oceans
Sail across spectacular seas and discover the mind-boggling marine life of the world's oceans. Find out about the five great oceans on our planet, and learn about their biological and geographical features. Explore the deepest depths of the Mariana Trench, spot shipwrecks at the bottom of the sea, and uncover the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef.This book will teach children about the incredible oceans and seas that cover around seventy per cent of our world. Dive in with amazing illustrations, discover how we can protect our oceans, and stock up on facts to amaze your friends. Packed with information, photographs, and colourful illustrations, DKfindout! Oceans is a beautiful compendium of ocean life, from the Pacific to the Atlantic. DKfindout! Oceans introduces creatures great and small, from the great white shark, dolphins, and giant squid, to penguins and colourful coral. The DK findout! series introduces children to a range of exciting topics in a fun, engaging way. Checked by specialist consultants and an educational expert, this is not only a source of information you can trust, but one that is age-appropriate and supports your child's schoolwork.
£9.31
Dorling Kindersley Ltd I Can't Believe It!: The Most Amazing Facts About Our Incredible World
Expand your mind with this amazing book of incredible information about our weird and wonderful world.Dive into a world of fascinating facts and cool comparisons about our world, from the very bottom of the ocean - which is as deep as 29 Empire State buildings - to the planets of the solar system, and everything in between!Do you know which flower is taller than a human? Or how many Earths could fit inside Jupiter? Or if it is true that we only use 10% of our brains? Whatever the topic, this fact-tastic compendium will uncover the story behind the weirdest wonders of our world - from intriguing animals and astounding nature, to the mysteries of science, history, geography, the human body, and more!I Can't Believe It! is stuffed full of fantastic facts, cool visual comparison, and myth-busting true-or-false questions. You truly won't believe what you're reading!A compilation of favourite stories from the four best-selling DK titles It Can't be True!, True or False?, Strange but True, and It Can't Be True! 2, this is the ultimate companion for any fact-hungry child.
£10.74
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Eco Baby Where Are You Polar Bear?: A Plastic-free Touch and Feel Book
Explore the icy Arctic and search for Polar Bear in this plastic-free touch and feel book. You'll get to meet incredible endangered animals along the way! Take your little cub on a journey through a frozen world to track down the elusive Polar Bear. Discover a whole host of incredible Arctic animals including seals, hares, and narwhals! Is that Polar Bear swimming in the sea? No, that's Narwhal and her baby! Out on the ice, someone is having a snooze. That's not Polar Bear, it's Walrus and her sleepy friend. Your toddler will love meeting all of Polar Bear's friends in this adorable educational book. Natural cardboard pages with colourful illustrations, fun corrugated elements, and cut out sections encourage little fingers to explore. Your child will learn how to describe and recognise the names of all the incredible Arctic animals they see! Treasure story time with your little one! The simple text is ideal for reading aloud to little ones as you spot endangered animals in their natural habitat together. This encourages early language development and it's perfect for little learners who are just starting their reading journeys. There are lots of opportunities for parent-and-child interaction and hours of Arctic fun. Plastic-Free Touch and Feel This board book is designed to enhance your child's reading experience, while also protecting the environment. Unlike other touch and feel books, Where Are You Polar Bear? doesn't contain any plastic. Made from responsibly sourced cardboard, everything in this book is completely recyclable. Complete the Series There are more plastic-free touch and feel picture books to discover in this series from DK Books. Journey through the rainforest looking for the Tiger in Where Are You Tiger? Each book takes you on a journey through a different landscape in search of an animal at risk of extinction.
£9.31
Dorling Kindersley Ltd How to Start Your Own Business: And Make it Work
This is your foolproof guide on how to make your start-up stand out from the crowd!Get professional business advice in the palm of your hands. This uniquely visual guide equips you with everything you need to know about setting up and running your own business.Are you looking to start a business? You'll need advice on how to identify your customer, what pitfalls to anticipate, and how best to spend your time and money to turn your idea into a profitable venture. This insightful business book takes you through everything from balancing the books to building a brand. It inspires you to take that giant leap towards making your entrepreneurial dreams come true.The Simplest, Most Visual Guide to Becoming an Entrepreneur - Ever!This comprehensive guide to starting your own business acts as an invaluable blueprint for your path to business success. It's the ultimate gift for entrepreneurs or anyone who wants to learn more about the world of business management.This informative reference book is packed with: - Practical, authoritative information on the skills required to run a small business.- Easy-to-understand graphics.- No-nonsense advice and jargon-free language.- Insightful and inspiring quotes from the most successful minds in business.This entrepreneur book gives you all the tools you need to understand how a modern start-up works and then start your own. Whether you're a CEO or an aspiring tech entrepreneur, the information and advice in How To Start Your Own Business can be applied to anyone.Complete the Series:This guide to setting up a small business is part of the How It Works Series from DK Books. Expand your knowledge about business and management even further with How Business Works and How Management Works.
£17.01
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Korean-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary with Free Audio App
With over 6,500 fully illustrated words and phrases in Korean and English, along with a free bilingual audio app, using and learning Korean has never been easier. Perfect for tourists, business travellers and students, DK's Korean English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential companion when buying food, talking about work, discussing health, and studying the Korean language.The dictionary is incredibly easy to follow, with thematically organized vocabulary so you can find closely related words on a particular topic. Words and phrases are illustrated with full-colour photographs and artworks, helping to fix new vocabulary in your mind. A comprehensive two-way index provides an instant reference point for new Korean vocabulary.The supporting audio app enables you to hear over 6,500 words and phrases spoken out loud in both Korean and English. Available on the App Store and Google Play, the audio app is easy to use and provides an intuitive reference for language learning, helping you learn, retain, and pronounce important vocabulary. The dictionary gives a pronunciation guide for every Korean word, and you can use this alongside the app to perfect your pronunciation.
£10.74
Dorling Kindersley Ltd English for Everyone Junior Beginner's Course: Look, Listen and Learn
A first course book for children aged 6-9 learning English Learn English with this fun course for complete beginners. Simple exercises and lively audio will have you speaking and reading more than 500 words in no time! The perfect introduction to English vocabulary and grammar, English for Everyone Junior- Beginner's Course provides children aged 6-9 with the support they need as they take the first steps towards learning English as a foreign language. Equally effective for home study or the classroom, this carefully levelled English-language course assumes no previous knowledge of English. It takes children through the basics of the language, helping them use and understand elementary English clearly and confidently. The book is carefully aligned to the pre-A1 level of the internationally recognized CEFR framework, and covers all the material necessary to prepare for the Cambridge (Pre-A1 Starters) and Trinity GESE (Grade 1) exams. Vocabulary is taught through attractive illustrations, and reinforced with audio resources. Each language/grammar point is explained in a dedicated panel, accompanied by clear examples of how it's used, and reinforced by exercises. At the back, there is a handwriting guide, grammar overview, and a glossary of language terms used throughout the book. Building on the worldwide success of the English for Everyone series, the Junior Beginner's Course contains everything a child needs to acquire a firm grasp of English in a fun and interactive way.
£14.31
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Cats: Facts at Your Fingertips
Find out about more than 70 cat breeds, including their origins and characteristics, in this pocket-sized encyclopedia. This cat-alogue packs a whole lot of information into your pocket! Along with a photo of each breed, discover the facts and stats of each cat, including its size, where the breed originated, colours and markings, and unusual features or behaviours. You'll soon be able to tell apart a Burmese from a Siamese; a rex from a sphynx and a manx; and an American shorthair from a British shorthair. You will also discover a lot about colours and patterns. Did you know that tabby cats and tortoiseshells are not breeds, but colours within breeds? Plus there are pages introducing cat anatomy and behaviour; and the book finishes with fun facts.The style of the Pocket Eyewitness series is perfect for all children, from reluctant readers who can easily digest the key points through to budding vets and cat-lovers who want to know more about the best pets on the planet.Cats with facts: what more could anyone want?
£7.88
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Knowledge Encyclopedia Ocean!: Our Watery World As You've Never Seen It Before
Explore the deep blue like you've never known before with this children's encyclopedia perfect for a young explorer.Forming part of a fantastic series of kid's educational books, this bold and brilliant kid's encyclopedia uses ground-breaking CGI imagery to reveal the world as you've never seen it before. Informative, diverse in subject matter, easy-to-read and brimming with beautiful graphics, young learners can explore the incredibly detailed cross-sections and cutaways that reveal the inner workings of our incredible oceans. This charming children's encyclopedia opens the world in new ways, with: -Packed with facts, charts, timelines, and illustrations that cover a vast range of topics. -Encompassing a visual approach with illustrations, photographs and extremely detailed 3D CGI images.-Crystal clear text distills the key information.-DK's encyclopedias are fact-checked by subject experts to offer accuracy beyond online sources of information.This fully-updated edition of Knowledge Encyclopedia Ocean! is the perfect encyclopedia for children aged 9-12, ideal for inquisitive minds, covering the topics of ocean science, seashores, polar oceans, ocean maps and so much more! Jam-packed with fun facts about sea creatures and ocean environments, you can explore sharks, jellyfish, turtles, dolphins, octopuses, penguins, and seahorses, fish and an array of other animals that call the ocean their home. Explore, Discover And Learn!DK's Knowledge Encyclopedia Ocean! uncovers the marvels of the underwater world in unprecedented detail and with stunning realism. Encompassing engaging facts about animal behaviour under the water, including a closer look at the geography, geology, and ecology that lies beneath the waves from the dramatic landscapes of the deepest trench and towering underwater chimneys, to coastal coral reefs and kelp forests teeming with life, you can spend quality time diving into the deep blue with your children, accompanied by impressive visuals to engage their senses. A must-have volume for curious kids with a thirst for knowledge, this enthralling ocean encyclopedia is structured in such a way that your child can read a bit at a time, and feel comfortable to pause and ask questions. Doubling up as the perfect gift for young readers, who are always asking questions about the underwater world. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. This thrilling kid's encyclopedia is part of the Knowledge Encyclopedia educational series. Celebrate your child's curiosity as they complete the collection and discover diverse facts about the world around them. Explore the animal kingdom like never before with Knowledge Encyclopedia Animal! Travel back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth with Knowledge Encyclopedia Dinosaur! And hone your knowledge on how the human body works with Knowledge Encyclopedia Human Body! Whatever topic takes their fancy, there's an encyclopedia for everyone!
£19.48
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Politics Is...
What is populism? Is communism the same in China and Cuba? What makes a democracy? If you're not sure, this is the book for you! Look inside to find out why politics matters, and how its ideas shape our world.How do ideas make the world go round? What is populism? What are the political left and right? What's the difference between capitalism and communism, or democracy and dictatorship? Who really holds the power? Can everyone have freedom of speech? And what does all this mean for you?Find out the answers in this book, which unpacks the complicated language and often messy world of politics.Politics is... looks at the beliefs of political thinkers, leaders, and activists from around the world, covers the key branches of government, and examines authority. While focusing on contemporary issues, the book also traces the history of politics. It explains the ideas and "-isms" that shape our world as well as investigating the role of external factors, such as protest and the media, in political decision-making.Whether you're studying politics or not, if you're not sure whether politics matters or why your vote counts, get your hands on this thought-provoking book--it defines the big ideas you need to know and provides inspiration for analyzing, interrogating, and changing your world.
£10.74
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Entrepreneurs Who Changed History
Whether titans of industry, influential business leaders, or creators of history's most recognizable brands, these entrepreneurs had the vision, innovation, and ruthless determination to make their marks on our society in indelible ways. Boldly illustrated and comprehensive in its scope and depth, Entrepreneurs Who Changed History profiles more than 90 leaders of industry across the world and throughout the ages - from the enterprising bankers of the medieval world and the merchants of empire, to the titans of industry and the geniuses of Silicon Valley. Combining accessible text with specially-commissioned illustrated portraits in a range of bold artwork styles, photographs, and infographics, entries showcase each individual in a fresh, visual way. The towering personalities behind some of history's most recognisable brands and companies - their ruthlessness, tenacity, creativity, and sheer grit - are all brought to vivid life.Profiling the kings and queens of commerce and trade, Entrepreneurs Who Changed History features the familiar faces of Vanderbilt and Rockefeller, Ford and Ferrari, Gates and Zuckerberg, alongside lesser-known figures such as the enterprising women of colonial America, the emancipated enslaved people who became millionaires against all odds, and the individuals powering today's emerging economies.
£18.75
Dorling Kindersley Ltd 100 First Things to Know
100 carefully curated, useful things that will stimulate your baby or toddler's natural curiosity about the world around them...Help your little one learn important vocabulary and build knowledge with this first word and picture book. Cleverly designed to inform and entertain, 100 First Things to Know takes your little one on an exciting learning adventure. As they point to the pictures and say the words, children can soon recognise colours, shapes, and patterns, count to 10, learn about life cycles, and name weathers and seasons. They will also be introduced to words from the worlds of art, music, maths, and science.Part of an award-winning first word book series that mixes engaging, real-life photos with entertaining illustrations, 100 First Things to Know has big, colourful, toddler-tough pages showing lots of things to talk about, learn about, and smile about! The clear word labels encourage naming and picture-and-word association, building language and reading readiness, and every page is a visual treat, making this beautiful look-and-point board book an attractive baby, toddler, or preschool gift.
£10.03
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Titanic
Set sail and discover what happened when the "unsinkable" ship hit an iceberg with this picture-packed guide to the Titanic disaster.Introduce children aged 9-12 years to the story of Titanic's fateful maiden voyage from Southampton, UK to New York City. Inside the pages of this children's educational book about the Titanic, you'll experience the tragic tale of the world's most famous ship. It includes:- New images, including photography and updated diagrams- Up-to-date information by expert consultants- Amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines that explain the disaster as it happened- Includes brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the fieldBring the historical significance of the Titanic to a new, younger audience. Eyewitness Titanic helps you dive even deeper and uncover the fascinating secrets of the Titanic. Learn what life was like for people on board, read personal accounts and survival stories from the epic rescue mission, and see the Titanic's treasures that lay undiscovered for years. Packed with incredible statistics and facts about Titanic and written in easy-to-grasp text, this history book for children will transport young readers back to the year 1912. Full-colour photographs and illustrations show the Titanic's construction, life on board, its fateful collision with an iceberg, how it is remembered in popular culture, and much more.With a groundbreaking visual approach and clear, child-friendly text, the DK Eyewitness series has been a trusted favourite for parents, teachers, and school-age children since 1985. Now with an exciting makeover, this popular series has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers - perfect for home learning!
£10.74
Dorling Kindersley Ltd History Year by Year: A journey through time, from mammoths and mummies to flying and facebook
Journey through a mammoth timeline, richly illustrated with over 1500 photos, maps and illustrations. Written in association with the esteemed Smithsonian Museum.A beautiful visual reference book with key events of world history, written in an elementary language for budding historians.Take chronological steps through human history, starting long before we even began to write. Learn about significant global events like the rise of different societies, revolutions, invasions, and new discoveries. Meet the most memorable people from history books including charismatic leaders, brutal dictators, influential thinkers, and innovative scientists.Written with kids ages 9 to 12 in mind, this book uses unpretentious language and gives straightforward fun facts. The "Child Of The Time" feature encourages young people to imagine themselves in the past and lets them know that children had a place in history. Older readers will love this engaging educational book too! Dive in and explore the parts of the past you haven't yet discovered.The multitude of photos, maps and graphics make reading about history simple and enjoyable. This visual reference guide provides the reader with an overview of the most fascinating events in history, with concise and bite-sized information. Follow the timeline from our most distant past, all the way through to recent events that you may still remember happening!The History of the World, From the Stone Age to the Digital AgeGo beyond British history and explore the world in this modern twist on an old-fashioned history book. It is easier to follow, organised along a timeline with photos of archaeological artefacts, old maps and exciting pictures. You won't just read about world history, you'll see it too.Take a step back in time! This history book covers the following eras:- 6.5 MYA - 3000 BCE Before History Began- 3000 BCE - 700 BCE Really Ancient History- 700 BCE - 500 CE Much More Civilisation- 500 - 1450 The Marvellous Middle Ages- 1450 - 1750 Exploring and Reforming- 1750 - 1850 Time for Change- 1850 - 1945 Empires and World Wars- 1945 - Present Fast Forward
£19.46
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Rugby: Be on the Ball with the Greatest Game on Earth
This exciting introduction to rugby will help kids get to grips with the rules of the game, learn new rugby skills, and stock up on rugby world records. This DK children's book looks at the history of the game, and touches on the main types of rugby, including Rugby Union, Rugby League, Tag and Touch rugby. Did you know that rugby can even be played on sand or snow? Or that Japan are hosting the Rugby World Cup this year? Find out all about the World Cup and the Six Nations, both womens and mens, from how it began to which nation has the most wins. There are fascinating stats on every page, with profiles of famous rugby players, past and present, including Jonny Wilkinson and Jonah Lomu. Step-by-step graphics, alongside photography, clearly show how to pass the ball, and explain what scrums, mauls, and lineouts are. Are you ready to get involved?
£9.31
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Pop-Up Peekaboo! Unicorn
An interactive pop up unicorn book that inspires hands-on learning. Tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of motor skills and early learning.Bold, brightly coloured pictures, lift-the-flap pages and entertaining rhymes. Pop up Peekaboo: Unicorn provides lots of opportunities for parent-and-child interaction and hours of animal entertainment. Kids will love the exciting pages and tactile elements, not to mention the unicorns jumping across the pages!Babies and toddlers will be enchanted by finding the surprises behind each flap. This interactive toddler book for 2 year olds helps teach young children object permanence, which is an important step in childhood development. Turning the pages and moving the pop-ups help toddlers learn motor control for improved dexterity.Inside the pages of this pop-up adventure book, you'll find:- Hands-on play that builds confident book skills- Look-and-find peekaboo games that reward curiosity- Rhythmic, read-aloud text that aids language development- Rounded edges and chunky pages, protecting babys and their growing teeth!This pop up book has been designed as an all-round activity learning experience, to get the most out of story time. Read aloud the lively rhymes that create the amusing story for your kids to follow, and play a guessing game of who is behind the flap! The rhymes and the easy-to-read text help preschoolers remember the new words they are learning for early language development. Complete the Pop up book series!Surprise! The peekaboo fun doesn't stop here! Your little one will enjoy hours of hide-and-seek surprises with the My Pop-Up Series. Find your farmyard friends with Pop-Up Peekaboo! Farm, search the oceans in Pop-Up Peekaboo! Under the Sea and travel back in time to find dinosaurs in Pop-up Peekaboo! Baby Dinosaur and more!
£10.03
Dorling Kindersley Ltd People and Places A Children's Encyclopedia
Packed with fascinating facts and spectacular photography, this encyclopedia brings you face to face with more than 80 peoples from around the world.Take an eye-opening tour of Earth's landscapes and inhabitants. Discover how the Yakut people survive in the Arctic temperatures of Siberia, and why tattoos are so important in Maori culture. This fully updated edition of DK's popular Encyclopedia of People will take you on a worldwide tour of continents, peninsulas, and islands to discover what life is like for the billions of people on our planet. The perfect companion to geography and culture projects for school-aged children, this book is a treasure trove of facts and information. From the Yanomami of the Amazon rainforest to the Miao people of Eastern China, this is a unique snapshot of the diverse and increasingly fragile cultures living in our beautiful world.
£19.46
Dorling Kindersley Ltd There's a Vegan in the House: Fresh, Flexible Food to Keep Everyone Happy
Keeping the whole household happy and well-fed can be difficult when there's a vegan in the house. Well, not anymore!Thinking of doing Veganuary this New Year but don't know where to start? We've got you covered! Introducing 'There's a Vegan in the House', a groundbreaking vegan cookbook, guiding you to the perfect start of a nourishing plant-based diet, featuring: -Over 100 vegan recipes for the whole family to enjoy -Perfect meals for families that are looking to adapt to a flexitarian diet -Expert nutritional know-how information to tailor individual -Advice on making the switch and maintaining a healthy vegan lifestyleThe days of cooking separate meals for the whole family are over! This vegan cooking book is jam-packed with crowd-pleasing family favourite recipe ideas that will satisfy both vegans and non-vegans alike, leaving everyone asking for seconds!Simple, affordable, healthy and delicious; There's a Vegan in the House is the essential vegan cookbook for any family venturing into veganism, featuring tons of tips and tricks on shopping and storing vegan products in the kitchen and vital information on vegan nutrition for both children and adults. Satisfy your appetite and embark on a voyage of easy vegan food discovery with nutritionally balanced vegan and veggie meals with flexible options for the whole family! From tropical fruit smoothie bowls to Mexican quinoa salad, this is everyday food for everyone. At DK we believe in the power of discovery. So why not explore this beautifully illustrated vegan recipe book, and discover how to improve your health and wellbeing with the power of a plant-based diet! Proving the perfect vegan gift for the plant-based foodie in your life or anyone looking to experiment with vegan cooking for the first time.
£15.90
Dorling Kindersley Ltd DKfindout! Space Travel
Learn all about the Sun, our Solar System, the International Space Station, how to be an astronaut, the Space Race, and whole new worlds discovered by space-exploration probes in this exciting children's space travel book. Packed with inspiring stories and facts about exploring space, astronauts, and the first Moon landing. DKfindout! Space Travel is ideal for school projects and for children who love to learn about adventures in space. From the first astronaut in space to the Apollo Moon landings, this book is packed with exciting facts about the astronauts who explored space, including Yuri Gagarin's first journey into space and Neil Armstrong's Moon landing. This beautifully illustrated children's book is crammed with amazing facts that will delight young readers and is written by experts and checked by an educational consultant. Part of the award-winning DKfindout! series, this exciting book includes amazing photography and illustrations that help children understand the wonders of space travel.
£9.31
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Pocket Eyewitness Insects: Facts at Your Fingertips
Enter a world of insects in this encyclopedia of more than 200 minibeasts.With amazing stats, close-up photographs, and genius gem facts, Pocket Eyewitness Insects will let you see their true sizes, discover where and how they live and find out which deadly insects to watch out for.What do insects eat? Which ones are poisonous? From the flower chafer to the giraffe weevil, Pocket Eyewitness Insects is packed with bite-sized chunks of information that make learning about insects even more intriguing. Many-legged millipedes, dazzling dragonflies, and beastly bed bugs all are brought to life in amazing detail.Perfect for school projects and homework assignments as well as for young enthusiasts, Pocket Eyewitness Insects uncovers everything you need to know about nature's cutest and creepiest bugs in one pocket-sized book.
£7.88
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Butterflies and Moths: Explore Nature with Fun Facts and Activities
A fantastic first book on butterflies and moths, this is the perfect companion for bug hunters ages 6 and up eager to understand how caterpillars become butterflies.Nature Explorers: Butterflies and Moths encourages little explorers to get outside and covers everything you need to know about these critters, including cocoons, wings, caterpillars, and eggs. Children can learn about butterflies and moths from all over the world, from their very own gardens to woodland, mountains, rainforest, desert, and even the Arctic.With exciting activities, like how to make a butterfly kite, and plenty of fun facts, this beautiful book is a must-have for children curious about butterflies and moths.About the series:The Nature Explorers series is a fantastic first set of books on the great outdoors for children aged 6 to 8. From birds, to weather, to the seashore, and more, the key topics of each subject are explained with plenty of fun activities to do along the way, encouraging kids to investigate and record everything they see. Fully updated with a contemporary design, DK's Nature Explorers series is perfect for kids who are curious about the world outside and want to discover nature.
£8.59
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Human Body A Children's Encyclopedia
Everything you need to know about what makes your body tick! Find out how the body works through the pages of this illustrated children's book. Take a tour of the human body and learn everything from the structure of the brain, skeleton and bones to the immune and nervous system and the human mind and personality!This children's biology encyclopedia for children ages 9 years and older includes:- Awe-inspiring imagery and straightforward explanations suitable for children in Key Stage 2- Double-page images display the fascinating human body in detail- Timeline of key medical breakthroughs- Quizzes to test your personality, and logical and reasoning skillsDiscover mind-blowing facts about the human body! Did you know that you are made up of 100 trillion cells? Or that blood vessels, if they were laid out end to end, would wrap around the Earth twice? Find out what makes a balanced diet and see what part of the brain makes you appreciate music or determines your personality. This biology book for kids includes fun quizzes, information on medical breakthroughs, and so much more!Human Body: A Children's Encyclopedia breaks down human anatomy for children in bite-sized information and colourful pictures that will leave them completely intrigued by the intricacies of the human body. Filled with the latest research, this is the perfect guide for homework projects or to just read for curiosity.The award-winning, and internationally best-selling DK series A Children's Encyclopedia has been completely revised! More than just a catalogue of facts and photos - it's a visual celebration of the history of all life on Earth. Other books in the series include Dinosaurs: A Children's Encyclopedia and Oceans: A Children's Encyclopedia.
£24.41
Dorling Kindersley Ltd DKfindout! Maya, Incas, and Aztecs
Find out about the incredible ancient civilizations of the Americas, right up until the Spanish conquest. Discover the monumental pyramids and mountain cities of the Maya, Inca, and Aztec people. Explore the sites of Chichen Itza, Machu Picchu, and Tenochtitlan, learn the pictures of the Mayan language, unearth the history of chocolate, and find out how naughty children were punished with chillis!Peer into the past with amazing illustrations, see some of the most impressive ancient structures in the world, and stock up on facts to amaze your friends with. Packed with information, artefacts, and colourful illustrations, DKfindout! Maya, Incas, and Aztecs brings their worlds to life.The DKfindout! series introduces children to a range of exciting topics in a fun, engaging way. Checked by specialist consultants and an educational expert, this is not only a source of information you can trust, but one that is age-appropriate and supports your child's schoolwork. Books you may also enjoy from the DKfindout! series include DKfindout! Ancient Egypt, DKfindout! Ancient Rome and DKfindout! Stone Age.
£9.31
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Baby Touch and Feel Baby Dinosaur
An interactive touch and feel book for babies packed full of dinosaurs and Jurassic sized fun. Tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of motor skills and early learning.Baby Touch and Feel: Baby Dinosaur is an interactive and fun way to help your child learn not only words but shapes and textures too. Bold, bright pictures and colourful illustrations will be more than enough to keep your baby's attention. This adorable picture book is a perfect first book for preschoolers and makes for an ideal baby gift.Not too big and not too small, this sturdy, padded sensory book is just the right size for little hands to hold. No need for Mum and Dad to turn the pages! Babies and toddlers can turn the tough board book pages themselves, which helps to develop their fine motor skills while building an early language foundation.This charming board book for babies includes: - An amazing range of different textures to explore- Clearly labelled pictures and a simple, easy to follow design- Easy to read text to encourage early vocabulary building- A texture or eye-catching area on every page- Rounded edges and chunky pages, protecting babies and their growing teethLearning to read should always be this fun. Kids will get hours of play from this sturdy board book for babies and toddlers, from making the noises and reading the names to feeling the different textures. Packed full of shiny objects and some bumps and grooves, this educational book will engage small children and stimulate early childhood development in different ways. This touchy feely book, with its strong, baby-safe jacket, makes for an ideal baby gift.Complete the SeriesThis delightful book is part of the Baby Touch and Feel range of board books for babies and toddlers from DK Books and includes titles like Baby Touch and Feel Animals, Baby Touch and Feel Bedtime, Baby Touch and Feel Colours and Shapes, and more for your little one to enjoy!
£7.88
Dorling Kindersley Ltd 100 First Animals
Make learning animals an exciting adventure for your baby The perfect baby book to encourage early learning and expand vocabulary, this bright animal book of first words provides lots to talk about, learn about, and smile about on every page. 100 First Animals is a picture book for babies and toddlers that names favourite animals, and is perfect for sharing. The themed pages cover everything from pets and farm animals to big beasts, cute baby animals, and animal colours and patterns. With sturdy, toddler-tough pages, this high-quality board book is an ideal gift for babies and toddlers. Crystal-clear photos show the wonder of the animal world, while engaging illustrations tell simple stories that stimulate talking, from a swan with her baby cygnets to a fish being chased by a smiley shark! Word labels encourage pointing, naming, and picture-and-word association. Cleverly designed to inform and entertain, 100 First Animals makes learning an exciting adventure for your baby.
£11.45
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Record Breakers!: More than 500 Fantastic Feats
Amazing facts about people, animals, Earth, and space pack this fantastic kids' book of world records. It's the perfect gift book for children aged 9-11.Record Breakers! brings you the first, fastest, longest, largest, biggest, and best records in the world. Track the longest shark migration (20,000 km); visit the coolest place on the planet (Vostok Station, Antarctica- a chilling -89.2 C); see how plane pioneer Chuck Yeager first broke the sound barrier, and much more. The greatest human achievements are showcased, from pioneering inventors to modern feats of engineering, technology, transport, and sport. But there's far more than just people power in the book, there are also records about animals, plants, and our amazing natural world, Earth, and space.Find out all about the best of everything in Record Breakers!- an entertaining and educational book for all the family.
£15.90
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Eyewitness Travel Phrase Book Spanish: Essential 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 DK's Eyewitness Spanish Phrase Book covers a different theme to provide essential language skills in every kind of situation. The sentences are divided into short phrases to help readers understand the language better and build a variety of sentences as needed. The vocabulary listed is illustrated to aid learners in remembering. The "You may hear" box lists some common questions you are likely to hear in different situations in Spain. You can also look up common words in the 2,000-word two-way dictionary at the end of the book or use the menu guide containing more than 500 food terms to order your meal in Spanish.Along with a pronunciation guide, DK's Eyewitness Spanish Phrase Book also gives you access to an audio app that has more than 1,300 essential Spanish words and phrases, spoken by native speakers.
£7.16
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Eyewitness Travel Phrase Book German: Essential Reference for Every Traveller
Having aided millions of travellers on their journeys, DK's iconic Eyewitness Phrase Book series is back and better than ever. The perfect language survival guide for everyday situations, Eyewitness Phrase Book:German provides all the key words and phrases you need. Word lists and stunning photographs make learning basic German phrases easier than ever before, and every guide includes a menu guide and two-way dictionary to ensure you're always covered. The brand new audio app allows you to hear many key words spoken aloud by native speakers, making pronunciation simple. Every word is accompanied by a written pronunciation guide to keep your communications smooth and simple as you travel. Previous Edition ISBN 9780751369892
£7.16
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Baby Touch and Feel I Love You
An interactive touch and feel book for babies with a cute love theme and read-aloud text! Tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of motor skills and early learning. Baby Touch and Feel: I Love You is an interactive and fun way to help your child learn not only words but shapes and textures too. Bold, bright pictures and colourful love-inspired illustrations will be more than enough to keep your baby's attention. This adorable picture book is a perfect first book for toddlers and makes for an ideal baby gift.Not too big and not too small, this sturdy, padded sensory book is just the right size for little hands to hold. No need for Mum and Dad to turn the pages! Babies and toddlers can turn the tough board book pages themselves, which helps to develop their fine motor skills while building an early language foundation. This charming board book for babies includes: - An amazing range of different textures to explore- Cleary labeled pictures and a simple, easy to follow design- Easy to read text to encourage early vocabulary building- A texture or eye-catching area on every page- Rounded edges and chunky pages, protecting babies and their growing teethLearning to read should always be this fun. Kids will get hours of play from this sturdy board book for babies and toddlers, from making the noises and reading the names to feeling the different textures. This touchy feely book, with its strong, baby-safe jacket, makes for an ideal baby gift. Packed full of shiny objects and some bumps and grooves, this educational book will engage small children and stimulate early childhood development in different ways. Complete the SeriesThis delightful book is part of the Baby Touch and Feel range of board books for babies and toddlers from DK Books and includes titles like Baby Touch and Feel Animals, Baby Touch and Feel Bedtime, Baby Touch and Feel Colours and Shapes, and more for your little one to enjoy!
£7.88
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Horses and Ponies Ultimate Sticker Book
Learn all about horses and ponies, from mane to tail, in DK's Horses and Ponies Ultimate Sticker Book, with more than 250 reusable stickers. Including facts about fillies and pictures of ponies, Horses and Ponies Ultimate Sticker Book is packed with information on all breeds from horses in stables to wild ponies roaming free. Kids can read all about mucking out and test their knowledge of tack with a fun quiz. Packed with fun facts for kids which support Key Stage 1, Horses and Ponies Ultimate Sticker Book is perfect for children obsessed by the equine.Fact filled and packed with reusable stickers, Horses and Ponies Ultimate Sticker Book is one that children will pick up time and time again.
£7.88
Dorling Kindersley Ltd DKfindout! Pirates
Ignite curiosity in your children, and take kids back in time to discover the truth behind the myth!Discover what pirates ate, what life was like on-board a pirate ship, and whether the really did bury treasure. Covering everything from Viking Pirates to Blackbeard, DKfindout! Pirates will satisfy any child who is eager to learn more about the history of pirates!Inside the pages of this factual pirate book for kids you'll discover:- A common myth-buster section, separating the facts from the fiction that you can trust!- Famous pirate locations, towns, and details on the ships, crew and their weapons - Non-fictional information written by experts and inspiring curriculum-based content that can be trusted by parents and teachers - Age appropriate text and imagery in an easy-to-follow formatSee pirates come to life through dynamic and interactive activities and content that includes quizzes, annotations, and stunning photography and illustrations. Supporting the national curriculum, DKfindout! is perfect for children aged 7-9 and is packed with fun facts for kids. What do you want to find out next?Perfect for help with homework, the DKfindout! Series uses clear, reliable, and highly visual content that covers all curriculum subjects and more! Read awe-inspiring facts about the Solar System in DKfindout! Solar System. Learn amazing facts about the animal kingdom in DKfindout! Animals. Discover explosive facts about the world of volcanoes in DKfindout! Volcanoes.
£9.31
Dorling Kindersley Ltd English for Everyone Business English Practice Book Level 1: A Complete Self-Study Programme
English for Everyone is an exciting and comprehensive self-study course for adults learning English as a foreign language. This course is a unique new series with a visual, engaging, and easy to follow style to make the English language easy to learn. Learn business English by reinforcing key language skills, grammar rules, and vocabulary with listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises. This unique course is easy to use, starting at beginner level and working up to advanced English to help you grow in confidence as you learn. This Business English Beginner Practice Book introduces business topics such as meetings and presentations, telephone language, company history, and business lunches.Audio material is provided at every stage through the English For Everyone website and Android/iOS apps to provide vital experience of spoken English and make even tricky phrases easy to understand. Perfect for personal study or to support exams including TOEFL and IELTS, English for Everyone is suitable for all levels of English language learners.
£10.74
Dorling Kindersley Ltd DKfindout! Dinosaurs
Silver award winner in the MadeForMums Awards 2017 children's books series category.DKfindout! Dinosaurs teaches kids everything they would want to know about the prehistoric world. With beautiful photography, lively illustrations, and key curriculum information, the DKfindout! series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts - and keep them coming back for more!For any child that can't get enough of these fearsome beasts, DKfindout! Dinosaurs is packed with up-to-date information, quizzes, fun facts and incredible images of all their favourite dinosaurs. Discover how fossils are formed, find out which was the biggest dinosaur, and which was the size of a cat. DKfindout! Dinosaurs will let children uncover the ancient animals of our planet.
£9.31
Dorling Kindersley Ltd DKfindout! Animals
Silver award winner in the MadeForMums Awards 2017 children's books series category.DKfindout! Animals teaches kids everything they would want to know about the animal kingdom. With beautiful photography, lively illustrations, and key curriculum information, the DKfindout! series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts - and keep them coming back for more!For any kid that can't get enough of animals facts, DKfindout! Animals is packed with up-to-date information, fun quizzes and incredible images of all their favourite creatures, from mammals to reptiles. Discover what makes up a bird and how animals use camouflage to hide, to which animal spends the longest time in bed.DKfindout! Animals will surprise and delight young readers.
£9.31
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Concise World Atlas: Everything You Need to Know About Our Planet Today
See the Earth revealed in amazing detail through more than 640 spectacular maps, along with fascinating fact files about countries all over the world.The world is a big place, but this best-selling reference atlas keeps things suitably small for children and adults alike. More than 640 stunning maps come together in DK's Concise World Atlas, from the frozen ice of Antarctica to the hot tropics of Africa. Terrain models show features of the land, while informative text, photographs, and diagrams combine to create a superb overview of the world's physical, political, economic, and demographic geography. Careful presentation and easy language ensure the information stays clear and concise for younger readers throughout the book.196 nations are detailed in fascinating fact files, alongside information about the country's land use, industries, and population distribution. An index bursting with 80,000 entries makes the Concise World Atlas an essential desktop reference for homes, schools, and businesses.
£18.04
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Astronomy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained
Learn about planets, stars and black holes in The Astronomy 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 Astronomy in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for beginners looking to learn and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Astronomy Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Astronomy, with:- More than 100 big astronomical ideas, theories and discoveries- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understandingThe Astronomy Book is the perfect introduction to the story of our ideas about space, time, and the physics of the cosmos, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you'll discover more than 100 of the most important theories and discoveries in the history of astronomy and the great minds behind them. If you've ever wondered about the key ideas that underpin the wonders of the universe and the great minds who uncovered them, this is the perfect book for you.Your Astronomy Questions, Simply ExplainedHow do we measure the universe? Where is the event horizon? What is dark matter? If you thought it was difficult to learn the science of celestial objects and phenomena, The Astronomy Book presents key information in an easy to follow layout. Learn ancient speculations about the nature of the universe, through the Copernican Revolution, to the mind-boggling theories of recent science such as those of Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking, with superb mind maps and step-by-step summaries. And delve into the work of the scientists who have shaped the subject, with biographies of key astronomers such as Ptolemy, Copernicus, Galileo, Newton, Hubble, and Hawking.The Big Ideas SeriesWith millions of copies sold worldwide, The Astronomy Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.
£19.46
Dorling Kindersley Ltd First Science Encyclopedia: A First Reference Book for Children
Help your child learn all about science with First Science Encyclopedia. Filled with fun science facts about many different subjects, from the human body and animals to facts about space and matter.From the blood and breathing to rocks and minerals, kids will love getting to grips with this exciting encyclopedia.Perfect for homework or just for fun, First Science Encyclopedia is the ideal starting place for young scientists aged 5 and up.
£12.88
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Victorians
Be upstanding for the Queen! Experience a golden age in British history with this leading reference title for children, which celebrates peace, progress, and prosperity during the reign of Queen Victoria.Eyewitness Victorians is an essential part of the best-selling Eyewitness series. This comprehensive visual guide for younger readers explores how the Industrial Revolution changed the world forever. Watch vast railway networks take shape, large-scale factories hard at work, and the nationwide move from farming communities to populated cities. Learn the differences between life upstairs and downstairs in the houses of Victorian England to decide whether you would have liked to grow up in this fascinating era.This updated edition is more interactive and informative than ever before, with new infographics, statistics, facts, and timelines designed to educate and entertain. A giant fold-out wall chart of Victorian history provides a useful reference tool for classrooms and bedrooms alike.
£9.31
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Tudor
It's time for the Tudors! This turbulent period in history is known for beheadings, burnings, and bloodshed. Expect no holds barred in this comprehensive reference title for children from the best-selling DK Eyewitness series.Tudor England was lifted by trade and exploration, but blighted by treachery and rebellion. Experience the historic highs and the lows firsthand with Eyewitness Tudor. Hold court with Henry VIII and his long-suffering wives before making merry with high society enjoying their feasts and fashion. Walk among the ordinary folk, including market traders and street entertainers, and decide whether you would have liked growing up in Tudor times. If you want a project pick-me-up to assist with school studies or simply a fantastic read about our colourful past, look no further.This updated edition is more informative and interactive than ever before, thanks to new infographics, statistics, facts, and timelines. The giant fold-out wall chart presenting Tudor times will be a welcome addition to any bedroom or classroom wall.
£9.31
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Pop-Up Peekaboo! Farm
It's playtime on the farm! Enjoy a game of hide-and-seek with all the barnyard animals waiting to pop up and surprise you. Read the lively rhymes out loud with your little one for an interactive story time. Learn the names of the farm animals and how to count from 1 to 5.The animals really jump from the page in this beautifully illustrated pop-up book. The animal book has adorable photos of stuffed toys that you'll just want to cuddle. There are three little pigs and five fluffy chicks, what else can you find hiding about the farmyard?Babies and toddlers will be enchanted by finding the surprises behind each flap. This interactive book helps teach young children object permanence, which is an important step in childhood development. Turning the pages and moving the pop-ups help learn motor control for improved dexterity in toddlers.This book has been designed as an all-round activity learning experience to get the most out of story time. Read aloud the lively rhymes that create an amusing game for your kids to follow. Look out for the onomatopoeic noises like, 'baa', 'neigh', and 'moo'. This helps kids to identify animals and guess who is behind the flap! The rhymes and the easy to read text help pre-schoolers remember the new words they are learning, for early language development.Peekaboo!Bold, brightly coloured pictures, lift-the-flap pages, and entertaining rhymes. This book provides lots of opportunities for parent-and-child interaction and hours of animal entertainment. It also makes a special gift for birthdays.Inside the pages of this pop-up adventure book, you'll find: - Hands-on play that builds confident book skills- Look-and-find peekaboo games that reward curiosity - Rhythmic, read-aloud text that aids language developmentSurprise! The peek-a-boo-fun doesn't stop here! Your little one will enjoy hours of hide-and-seek surprises with The My Pop-Up Series. Travel back in time to find dinosaurs in Pop-up Peekaboo! Baby Dinosaur, search the oceans in Pop-Up Peekaboo! Under the Seaand travel into the rainforest to find sloths and elephants in Pop-up Peekaboo! Baby Animals and more!DK's Pop-up Peekaboo! series has been shortlisted for the Best Preschool Reading Range in The Progressive Preschool Awards 2018.
£9.31
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Pop-Up Peekaboo! Frog: Pop-Up Surprise Under Every Flap!
An interactive pop-up book that inspires hands-on learning through the lifecycle of a frog! Tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of motor skills and early learning.Bold, brightly coloured pictures, lift-the-flap pages and entertaining rhymes, Pop up Peekaboo: Frog provides lots of opportunities for parent-and-child interaction and hours of amphibian fun. Journey from tadpole to frog and explore all the pop-ups and flaps along the way.Babies and toddlers will love lifting the big flaps to find five peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages: eggs floating in the water, a tiny tadpole swimming, a fascinating froglet, a fully grown, hopping frog...then the cycle starts all over again! Does your little one know what frogspawn looks like? Can they spot a tadpole swimming? Vocabulary about a frog's lifecycle is woven throughout, making this board book a fun and easy story about a tiny tadpole's transformation.Inside the pages of this adventure pop-up book, you'll find:- Hands-on play elements that builds all-round learning skills.- Look-and-find peekaboo games that reward curiosity.- Rhythmic, read-aloud text that aids language development.- Rounded edges and chunky board book pages, protecting babies and their growing teeth!Read aloud the lively rhymes that create the amusing story for your kids to follow, and play a guessing game of who is behind the flap! The rhymes and the easy-to-read text help little ones remember the new words they are learning for early language development. This interactive book for 2-year-olds helps teach young children object permanence, which is an important step in childhood development. Turning the pages and moving the pop-ups helps toddlers learn motor control for improved dexterity.Complete the Pop-Up book series!Surprise! The peekaboo fun doesn't stop here! Your little one will enjoy hours of hide-and-seek surprises with the My Pop-Up series. Find your farmyard friends with Pop-Up Peekaboo! Farm, search the oceans in Pop-Up Peekaboo! Under the Sea and travel back in time to find dinosaurs in Pop-up Peekaboo! Baby Dinosaur and more!
£8.78
Dorling Kindersley Ltd RHS Pruning Plant by Plant: How to Prune more than 200 Popular Plants
A plant by plant pruning guide for perfect results With detailed advice on how to prune 180 trees, shrubs, and climbers plus 20 popular fruit crops, RHS Pruning Plant by Plant is the only pruning guide in this handy size to tell and show you exactly what you need to do plant by plant. The A-Z organisation helps you find the plant you're looking for fast, while step-by-step instructions and diagrams make pruning fruit trees, shrubs, and climbing plants a simple and achievable process.RHS Pruning Plant by Plant is essential pruning advice for novices and experienced gardeners alike and its handy, compact format make it ideal for putting in your pocket when you're heading to your garden or allotment.
£12.88
Dorling Kindersley Ltd RHS What Plant When: More than 1,000 Top Plants for Every Season
Revised and updated, this pocket-sized planting guide shows you how to plant a garden that stays in bloom throughout the year.RHS What Plant When will help you to be the envy of your neighbours by teaching you how to keep your garden looking good during every season. With colour photographs and at-a-glance information on over 1,000 plants, the experts at the RHS give you the best options for each month, from radiant spring bulbs to shrubs with bright winter berries - all in a compact format.Choose from over 1,000 fully illustrated plants, divided into six seasonal sections and grouped according to colour for at-a-glance accessibility. With colour photographs and in-depth information, as well as advice on the latest trends, you'll know exactly when to plant your favourite flowers for best results with this handy planting guide.
£12.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Slow Cook Book: 200 Oven & Slow Cooker Recipes
No-fuss recipes for the ultimate comfort foods: soups, curries, chillies, casseroles, risottos, tagines, pot roasts, stews, and even desserts. Simply add some choice ingredients to the pot, let the slow cooker work its magic through the day, and come home to a delicious home-cooked meal - just "set it and forget it". No slow cooker? No problem - each recipe gives instructions for both a traditional hob and oven method as well as a slow cooker method. Photographic guides show all the key preparation techniques step by step and explain which ingredients and cuts of meat work best, alongside practical advice on braising, stewing, poaching, pot roasting, and other techniques.You may be on a budget and looking to transform cheap cuts of meat into tender, rich meals, or just time-pressed but want to ensure your family have a healthy, home-cooked dinner. You may be embracing nose-to-tail eating with unloved cuts, or trying to reduce your food waste by transforming leftover ingredients into delicious dinners. With The Slow Cook Book you can save time and money and have everything you need to prepare nourishing one-pot meals.
£19.48
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Insect
Behold the brilliant bugs that lurk beneath every log and leaf - from bright butterflies to organised ants - in this illustrated guide.Become an eyewitness to the many different varieties of insects in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the world of creepy-crawlies. Children will be mesmerised by their different varieties, body-structures, life cycles, and behaviours - from why bees make honey to which insects have ears on their knees.This illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ reveals what the earliest insects looked like, how insects fly, and what a wasp's-eye-view looks like. Learn how insects - often seen as pests by humans - perform a vital role as pollinators of food crops. Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on insects, you can expect to find: - A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature.- Amazing facts, updated diagrams, statistics, and timelines.- Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field.Eyewitness Insect features striking full-colour photographs of duelling stag beetles locked in combat, a wasps' nest under construction, and an adult damselfly emerging from its old skin that will easily lure children into the fascinating world of creepy-crawlies.So, what's new? Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.Explore the series!Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Travel through the solar system with Eyewitness Space, learn the incredible systems that keep your body functioning with Eyewitness Human Body or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.
£10.74
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Eco Baby Where Are You Penguin?: A Plastic-free Touch and Feel Book
Penguin is exploring the antarctic! Can you find him? A simple story for little ones that will delight them, encourage their language, and fine motor skills. Discover amazing arctic animals such as an albatross, snow petrel, orca, and seal - and find where penguin is hiding too!Eco Baby: Where Are You Penguin? is part of a wonderful plastic-free touch and feel board books that develop your child's love for storytime, learning, and secures the parent-baby connection. Inside you'll find: - Touchy feely elements: corrugated cardboard sections and die cuts - perfect for little fingers- Stunning artworks that pop out on the brown cardboard material of the book- Age-appropriate text for 1-3-year-olds, and facts that are ideal for reading aloud- Engaging interactive storyline featuring 5 Antarctic animals; an albatross, orca, snow petrel, seal, and penguinWhat's more fun than discovering new friends? Children will find this board book fascinating and as the story is read to them, they can point to the animals, feel the fun corrugated cardboard elements and peel through the cut-out sections. An ideal gift book for babies and toddlers, the children's book's stylish illustrations provide a bold contrast to the natural cardboard pages that capture the imagination of toddlers. Beautiful snowy habitats surround charming animals and the simple text is ideal for reading aloud.Meet incredible animals in this plastic-free touch and feel picture book series from DK for toddlers. Other Eco Baby books include, Where Are You Tiger?, Where Are You Polar Bear?, Where Are You Koala?, and Where Are You Elephant?.
£9.31
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Tree Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees
Bring trees to life like you've never seen before as The Tree Book invites you on an enchanting and illustrated journey into the astonishingly diverse growth of woodland wildlife in the world around us.Trees have been a part of human history from the very beginning. Used for shelter, tools, fuel, and food, they also help supply the atmosphere with oxygen and form astonishingly diverse ecosystems, as well as some of the world's most beautiful landscapes. Now the intricate world of leafy woodlands and abundant rainforests is revealed in this extensive visual guide to trees, exploring their key scientific traits and their ecological importance, as well as their enduring significance in human history and culture. From ancient oaks and great redwoods to lush banyans and imposing kapoks, The Tree Book reveals the anatomy, behaviours, and beauty of these incredible plants and habitats in detail.A must-have volume for budding botanists, this divine nature book showcases the rich diversity of trees, combining bewildering facts about spindles, spruces and more, with dazzling landscape photography of the endless species of trees found in forests and woodland all around the globe.Explore this fascinating book on trees to discover:-A historical overview of the cultural influence of trees and their ecological importance-Striking photography to accompany the profound explanations of tree biology and behaviour-A clear and comprehensible guide to ecology from both a historical and scientific point of view.With recent media coverage on climate change highlighting the global importance of our woodlands and rainforests, there's no better time than right now to immerse yourself in this extensive horticultural handbook for an illuminating blend of the science, culture, and history of trees dating back to the beginning of time.Let DK plant the seed of curiosity with this fantastic forest book, and watch as it blossoms into a life-long love of ecology, proving the ideal gift for naturalists or those with a soft-spot for nature photography. Combining natural history and a scientific overview with a wider look at the history, uses, symbolism, and mythology of trees, this book is a new kind of guide to these fascinating organisms.
£26.49
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Look I'm An Ecologist
20 step-by-step eco-projects for budding preschool ecologists! Calling all mini eco-warriors and their parents! This fun and exciting book is filled with nature-themed eco-projects for kids. It's a gentle introduction to topical issues in the world today, such as climate change, conservation, and recycling - ideal for curious kids who want to make a difference.Look, I'm an Ecologist allows young readers to do what they do best: imagine, create, learn, problem-solve, and play their way to a greener planet. Inside you'll find: - A wide range of activities with an environmental focus supported by simple information, so young readers understand the issues faced by our planet in a play-based, hands-on, and child-friendly context - Easy to find and internationally available materials and resources- Projects designed to be shared and enjoyed by children and parents or carers- Visual step-by-step instructions allow young children to access every part of the activity - from set-up to sensory exploration and conclusion, making them actively responsible for their learning - An expertly written book by environmentalist and zoo learning manager Cathriona Hickey, who has vast experience in communicating science and ecology topics to young children This charming arts and crafts book for kids will help them discover that they already have what they need to become an ecologist: a curious mind, unlimited imagination, and super senses! Little ones can explore a wide range of projects, including building a bird feeder, making compost, painting pebbles, weaving a spider's web, growing plants, and even building a model of a rockpool! The practical activities support nursery and primary science, geography, and PSHE national school curriculum with clear pictures and easy-to-follow instructions. This nature book for kids will show them how fun it is to be green and use their senses to explore the natural world!DK's Look! I'm Learning series of exciting and educational STEM books, focusing on the sensory experience of practical learning and play and finding science in everyday activities. Hands-on learning experiences tap straight into kids' insatiable curiosity and sense of wonder. Try the other titles in the series next, including Look I'm A Cook, Look I'm A Maths Wizard, and Look I'm An Engineer.
£9.31
Dorling Kindersley Ltd I Love My Monster
Embark on an enchanting forest adventure! Along the way, you'll meet five cute and cuddly little monsters and their forest friends.Packed with gorgeous illustrations, fantastic pop-ups and surprise flaps, this monster board book will keep little ones entertained time and time again!Introduce your preschooler to a world of adorable monster characters to love and learn about! Inside the pages of this charming lift-the-flap children's book, you'll find:- Five friendly monsters that pop up as you turn every page - 10 surprise flaps revealing amazing animals and plants, and fun facts about nature - Lively and easy-to-read text that's perfect for reading out loud, which has many early learning benefits- Highly interactive and fun snippets of information engage young readers, building their knowledge, and fostering their love of learning and books- Bright photographs of delightful toy monsters are blended with illustrated forest scenes that bring the imaginative world of monsters to life in a natural settingSay hello to Millie the monster. She is great at building things and can make the most magnificent dens in the forest. Meet Marvin the monster as he faces his fear of the dark, learns about the moon, and discovers amazing animals that come awake at night. Follow the splish splash sounds to meet Thunder the monster. He's loud and lively and loves finding out how the rain helps the trees and flowers grow big and strong. This colourful pop-up book follows 5 lovable monsters as they show off their skills. Emphasis on their personality traits makes each monster special - just like you and me! It's the perfect way to engage young readers and teach them about friendship and acceptance. The fact-filled, read-aloud text builds knowledge of nature and vocabulary skills. Kids will love turning the pages and learning about the natural world with their new monster friends. I Love My Monster is part of a series of early learning pop-up books for preschoolers - each one about something children adore. There are more titles to explore! Discover the wonderful world of five amazing dinosaurs and find out what makes them so lovable in I Love My Dinosaur.
£9.31