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DK The Science of Plants: Inside Their Secret World
Combining graceful design and beautiful imagery, this book provides an elegant introduction to the plant kingdom.Discover the extraordinary diversity of the plant world—and how plants work—with this photographic celebration of the trees, flowers, and foliage plants that share our planet. From tiny mosses and delicate ferns to vibrant blooms and stately palms, The Science of Plants invites you to explore the plant kingdom from the ground up, and from root to leaf tip. DK’s elegant introduction to botany is packed with sumptuous photos and crystal-clear artworks that explain the mechanics of photosynthesis, why leaves change color, how cacti store water, and how seeds know when to grow. Filled with fascinating stories of how plants protect themselves from predators, and how flowers use color and scent to interact with—and manipulate—the creatures around them, The Science of Plants is a fresh and engaging introduction to the mysterious inner workings of the plant world.
£45.33
DK Complete Flags of the World: The Ultimate Pocket Guide
Explore the fascinating world of flags! Find intriguing stories and factoids on the design of country, province, state and special flags. Read how these flags are used as heraldic symbols, cultural and national emblems, and how designs and meanings have evolved.This is the perfect guide to vexillology for anyone interested in the origin, history and symbolism of flags. Inside this flag book you’ll find: • Highly detailed full-color flag illustrations for each main entry. • Comprehensive text explaining the significant elements of their design, colors, symbols and insignia. • Beautifully illustrated introductory spreads that trace the history of banners, standards and flags, and explain the terms used to describe them. • Sections on signal flags and flag protocol, as well as a concise glossary of terms. • A flag identification guide and alphabetical flag directory enable easy navigation. A wonderful gift for flag enthusiasts! This guide to flags helps you identify flags and understand their symbolism. Learn about how flag designs have evolved over centuries and how to identify flags by their distinguishing features. This educational guide to flags details more than 400 examples and covers everything from geography, communications, politics, sport, history and art.Find out what makes the U.S. stars and stripes so unique, and the ancient medieval cantons of Switzerland noteworthy. Detailed notes and annotation reveal the origins, design development and significance of colors, symbols, crests and coats of arms, and the reasons for recent changes to the flags.
£19.39
DK Marvel Avengers The Ultimate Character Guide New Edition
Meet the world's mightiest Super Hero team: The Avengers!This comprehensive guide to the characters of Earth’s mightiest Super Hero team features in-depth profiles on every Avenger – their powers, their allies, their key storylines, and their foes. Features fan-favorites including Iron-Man, Spider-Man, Hulk, Black Widow, Captain America, Thor, Black Panther, and Captain Marvel. These are Marvel’s mighty Avengers. © 2021 MARVEL
£16.33
DK Tigre, ¿dónde estás? (Eco Baby Where Are You Tiger?): Un libro para tocar. Sin plásticos
Cada libro de esta serie te llevará a un viaje por un paisaje diferente en busca de un animal en peligro de extinción. En el camino conocerás a todos los demás animales que viven en el mismo lugar.Los más pequeños emprenderán un viaje a través de la selva para localizar al escurridizo tigre. ¡Descubrirán además una gran cantidad de animales increíbles, como elefantes y orangutanes!A los niños les encantará conocer a todos los amigos del tigre en este bonito libro educativo.Las páginas de cartón natural sin ningún plástico y las bellas ilustraciones animan a los pequeños a explorar este ecológico libro de tacto.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Search the tropical jungle for Tiger in this plastic-free touch and feel book. You'll discover beautiful endangered animals along the way!Welcome to the jungle! Let your little explorer take a journey through the hot and steamy forest to track down the rarely sighted Tiger. Say hello to elephants, rhinos, and orangutans in their natural habitat. But where could Tiger be?
£12.96
DK My First Bilingual Playtime
¡La serie de libros para niños más exitosa de la editorial DK disponible ahora en formato bilingüe!Un educativo libro para bebés con hojas de cartón repleto de imágenes y vocabulario para que los bebés aprendan a identificar y nombrar sus juguetes y juegos favoritos. Ideal para estimular el bilingüismo desde la primera infancia y la capacidad de observación de los niños en edad preescolar. Los niños aprenden jugando desde que son bebés, durante los primeros años y a lo largo de toda la infancia. Sus primeros juguetes son objetos muy especiales que les ayudan a explorar el mundo y expresarse. Con 16 dobles páginas a todo color e increíbles fotografías de los juguetes y objetos favoritos de los niños en edad preescolar, My First Bilingual Playtime es el libro para niños perfecto para que tu pequeño se familiarice con sus juegos favoritos, a la vez que desarrolla su memoria y lenguaje.Hora de jugar y aprenderCamiones, bloques de construcción, peluches, disfraces, muñecas, plastilina, cometas… y ¡hasta trompetas y xilófonos! No falta ninguno. Anima a tu bebé a recorrer las páginas del libro e identificar los juguetes que más le gustan. Practicad juntos buscando y nombrando las imágenes en inglés y español. ¡Le encantará aprender el nombre de sus juguetes preferidos!My First Bilingual Playtime es un libro para bebés en español e inglés que ayuda a los niños a • Identificar y nombrar sus juguetes y lugares de juego preferidos • Aprender jugando • Fomentar el interés por la lectura • Aprender vocabulario en dos idiomas y familiarizarse con los sonidos y la grafía de las palabras. • Desarrollar habilidades de observación y ampliar el conocimiento del mundo que les rodea con la ayuda de fotografías e ilustraciones.My First Bilingual Playtime pertenece a la serie My First (primeras lecturas), una magnífica colección de libros infantiles ideal para niños en edad preescolar de 0 a 2 años. Estos libros para bebés abarcan una amplia variedad de temas y vocabulario e incluyen fotografías, ilustraciones y rótulos fáciles de entender en todas sus páginas. Como libros de aprendizaje, son el complemento perfecto para ayudar a los niños a adquirir vocabulario y desarrollar las habilidades lingüísticas que forman la base de la educación temprana. Además, ahora están disponibles en edición bilingüe inglés-español. ¡Ideal para aprender simultáneamente dos lenguas!
£8.64
DK The Mythology Book
Learn about compelling worlds and characters depicted in myths and legends in The Mythology 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 Mythology in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Mythology 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 Mythology, with:- More than 80 classics retold and explained in mythology- 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 Mythology Book lets you delve into each myth, discover the meanings behind them, and understand their significance to different cultures worldwide - aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you’ll find global coverage of world myths, profiling everything from the well-known tales of the Greeks, Norsemen, and Egyptians to the legends of the Caribbean, the Americas, Oceania, and East Asia.Your Mythological Questions, Simply ExplainedLearn about myths in this essential guide, from early creation beliefs to classical hero narratives and the recurring theme of the afterlife. Delve into each myth and discover the meanings behind these stories, getting to the heart of their significance to different cultures worldwide. If you thought it was difficult to learn about the many classic stories, The Mythology Book presents key information in an easy to follow layout. Discover Zeus, god of the sky and ruler of the Olympian gods, Loki, the cunning trickster with a knack for causing havoc, Thor with his mighty hammer, and Hades, ruler of the underworld - and much more.The Big Ideas SeriesWith millions of copies sold worldwide, The Mythology 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.
£21.30
DK This Is How We Make Friends: For kids going to preschool
For little kids on their first day of school, read how to make new friends and learn key skills for life!When your little one starts preschool or kindergarten, they’ll be making new friends. This children’s making friends book helps teach important emotional skills like kindness and empathy so they can make a best friend on their first day of school! This delightful early learning book is perfect for kids aged 3-5 years old. It helps children: • Learn lots of important personal, social and emotional skills. • Put their new skills into practice, and try out what they are learning in the real world. • Stay entertained and interested with a highly visual presentation, using bright and attractive illustrations. It’s never easy making new friends - but it doesn’t have to be hard!No matter what grown-ups tell you, being little is hard work. There’s so much to learn — from sharing your toys and treats to taking turns when playing a game, and remembering to say please and thank you. This adorable board book teaches children how to make new friends, with tips on ways to start talking and what games you can play together. Most importantly, it helps kids learn how to be kind and say sorry, and look out for someone who needs a new friend.More in the series!This is How We... Make Friends is one of four books about starting school series for preschoolers! It explains key concepts and life skills to children. Look out for This is How We... Get Ready, Eat Well, and Stay Safe to help your little ones grow confident to move about in the wider world.
£8.45
DK Pop-Up Peekaboo! Dragon
Go on a magical adventure with five special dragons through the Dragon Kingdom in this fun pop-up book. Toddlers will love lifting the flaps and finding each surprise in this adorable read-aloud children’s book. Find all four of Flash’s new friends as he adventures through the exciting world of dragons. It’s a magical baby book about dragons: • Five big lift-the-flaps and five fun pop-ups. Large, safe, sturdy flaps with pop-up surprises underneath! Perfect for hands-on preschool play and developing early book skills. • Sturdy board book with rounded corners, thoroughly safety tested for babies and toddlers. • Part of the successful DK Pop-up Peekaboo! series Introduce your little one to Flash the dragon and all of his friends! There is Daisy discovering a bubbling volcano, Dougie making a wish in the magical waterfall, Dotty the dancing dragon and Dash speeding over the Dragon Kingdom. Who will be your favorite dragon? There are so many to choose from! Watch as your child lifts big flaps and find the five peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages in this exciting dragon book. Each page has fun and lively read-aloud rhymes encouraging literacy and early learning. Your little dragon-lover will have so much fun as they guess who’s hiding under each flap and lift them to find adorable dragons and magical creatures playing peekaboo! Enjoy hours and hours of hide-and-seek surprises with the Pop-up Peekaboo! series from DK! There are more titles to explore. Go on a cute and cuddly puppy adventure with Pop-Up Peekaboo! Puppies. Follow adorable little monsters as they hide around the house in Pop-Up Peekaboo! Monsters.
£13.04
DK My Encyclopedia of Very Important Oceans
A charming children's encyclopedia that takes you on a journey into the deep blue to discover the wonders of the world’s oceans!The world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. My Encyclopedia of Very Important Oceans is a vibrant encyclopedia for curious 5-7 year olds, who want to know everything there is to know about life on and under the waves. Easily accessible to young readers through a balance of striking images and conversational, age-appropriate text, this ocean encyclopedia will tap into every child’s natural curiosity and answer all their biggest questions about this amazing world under the water. Bursting with up-to-date facts and discoveries, this exciting kid’s encyclopedia includes everything from the spectacular seabirds soaring over Earth’s vast oceans, to the tiny creatures lurking on the ocean floor. Dive in and explore forgotten shipwrecks, swim with fabulous fish and other awesome underwater animals, and weave your way through secret deepsea homes. You’ll travel back in time to meet plundering pirates, scientists, and explorers who changed the course of history, then it’s time to learn about lots of very important underwater jobs and how you can help to protect Earth’s precious oceans.Celebrate your child’s curiosity as they:- Read fun facts about weird and wonderful ocean creatures- Learn important ocean conservation efforts for awareness around the climate crisis - Discover curious creatures and incredible under-the-sea adventures Our ocean encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of striking illustrations, fun fact files and educational stats about oceanographic life. In fact, ‘oceans’ is an on-trend topic, with more and more wildlife books with an environmental focus seeing an increase in sales. Encourage early learners to go on a journey into under the water to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 5-7 to enjoy for hours on end, whether shared reading with the family, or reading alone, this fun fact book for children also doubles up as the perfect gift for all young ocean lovers. Tell the story of underwater world one page at a time, by uncovering: - Educational content written in a friendly and fun manner - Beautifully padded cover with several high-quality finishes, including padding and foil- Features a built-in ribbon bookmark so you never lose your place whilst reading More in the SeriesMy Encyclopedia of Very Important Oceans is part of the educational kid’s book series My Very Encyclopedia series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Adventures, teach them about different species with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals, or let them go back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Dinosaurs.
£21.99
DK Eco Baby Where Are You Elephant?: A Plastic-free Touch and Feel Book
Search the African plains for Elephant in this plastic-free touch and feel book and discover beautiful animals along the way!Let your little explorer take a trip to Africa to track down Elephant and his incredible animal friends. They can say hello to Lion, Hippo, and Zebra in their natural habitat, but where could Elephant be? Treasure storytime with your little animal lover! Inside the pages of this charming baby book, you’ll discover: • Stunning artworks that make a feature of the brown cardboard material of the book • Touch and feel elements including corrugated cardboard (for leaves etc.) and die cuts - perfect for little fingers to explore • Simple, age-appropriate text ideal for reading aloud to your child as you spot endangered animals together • Engaging interactive storyline featuring 5 popular African safari animals; an elephant, giraffe, lion, hippo, and zebra Where is Elephant hiding?Who’s that taking a lovely long nap in the shade? That’s not Elephant! It's a lazy Lion! Can you see his thick mane? Who’s bathing in the muddy swamp? Is that you, Elephant? No, that’s Hippo and her friend! She’s showing us her large teeth. Your toddler will learn how to recognize the names and describe all the incredible animals they see in this imaginative children’s educational book. This baby board book is designed to enhance your child’s reading experience, while also protecting the environment. Unlike other touch and feel books, Eco Baby: Where Are You Elephant? doesn’t contain any plastic. Made from responsibly sourced cardboard, everything in this book is completely recyclable. It’s the perfect eco-friendly gift for children. More in the series There are more plastic-free animal picture books to discover in this series from DK Books. Explore the icy Arctic to find the polar bear in Eco Baby: Where Are You Polar Bear?, or search the tropical jungle for the tiger in Eco Baby: Where Are You Tiger? Each book takes you on a journey through a different landscape in search of an animal at risk of extinction.
£12.96
DK Look I'm an Ecologist
Twenty 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, like 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 is 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 preschool and kindergarten curriculums 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.
£13.45
DK 10 Minutes a Day Fractions, 4th Grade
Master fractions in just 10 minutes a day with the activities in this essential home-study workbook.10 Minutes a Day Fractions is a homeschool learning resource for 8-10 year olds that teaches fractions in short, bite-sized chunks. Children prefer to learn in short bursts, making this workbook the perfect homeschool introduction to maths and fractions. Games and tests make learning fun, leading to maximum results in just 10 minutes a day.This workbook includes 10-minute activities that cover fractions in relation to addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, helping your child with schoolwork and day-to-day problem solving. The parents' notes section gives the answers, explains common pitfalls, and gives guidance on how to avoid them. 10 Minutes a Day workbooks are the perfect at-home reinforcement for subjects learned in school.
£9.60
DK 10 Minutes a Day Math, 3rd Grade
Practice makes perfect in just 10 minutes a day!There is nothing more important than your child's education, but sometimes it's difficult to find the time to fit everything in. The 10 Minutes a Day series fits in around busy lives.Aimed at ages 8-9, 10 Minutes a Day Math: 3rd Grade covers a range of curriculum subjects, including place value, rounding, solving problems, line graphs, and more. Each exercise is simply and clearly introduced to help learning, and uses a variety of interesting methods to help learning, from filling in the gaps to matching exercises. For the eager student, there are extra "time filler" challenges on every page if they finish the questions within 10 minutes and want to continue practicing, or just want ideas for additional activities to do at home.Answers are provided, along with parents' notes that explain what your child learns from the exercise, making this series perfect for homeschooling, or just helping your child stay ahead.Perfect both for the budding mathematician and those who need a little more support, 10 Minutes a Day Math is a colorful, controlled, and curriculum-aligned approach to mastering math.
£9.60
DK Simply Economics
Understanding economics has never been easier!Want to learn more about Economics but simply don’t know where to start? Don’t worry - DK has got you covered!Simply Economics is the perfect introduction to the subject for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge. Covering more than 120 key economic terms and ideas from scarcity to stocks and shares, this excellent economics books explains the key concept more clearly than ever before. Organized by major themes – Foundations of economics, Economies in action, Choices and Consequences, Markets, International Trade, and Finance – entries demystify the groundbreaking ideas of famous economists from Adam Smith to John Maynard Keynes, Joseph Schumpeter to Milton Friedman, explaining the essentials of each key economics school and theoryDive straight in to discover: All of the basic covering all of the different schools of economics Simple, easy-to-understand graphics help to explain more than 120 key economics concepts An easy-to-read accessible approach to economics perfect for complete beginners A stylish addition to any bookshelf, with playful designs and informative text, this is is a must-have volume for anyone interested in economics, business, finance, or politics as well as economic students who want a quick and easy reference to the subject. So whether you are studying economics at school or college, or simply want a jargon-free overview of the subject, this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily
£15.74
DK 1,000 Amazing Human Body Facts
Stun family and friends with mind-boggling facts about the human body!Packed with amazing facts and visual representations, this extraordinary book answers questions about the human body. Find out just what makes our bodies so incredible with enough blood and guts, intestines, and eyeballs to satisfy the most curious kids.Filled with astounding facts and popping photography, this science book for kids 9 years and older makes the science of the human body exciting and fun. Inside you’ll find: • 1,000 jaw-dropping, mind-blowing facts. • Stunning images that help explain facts about the body in a way that kids can understand. • Fast fact science boxes illustrated with engaging info graphics to cover essential info on how the body works. • Additional photo stories on each spread, revealing something a bit more quirky and fun. • Amazing pictures magnified many times show you parts of the body as you’ve never seen them before. • Simple, easy-to-understand secondary artwork that makes the main images on each spread the stars of the show. • Fun, accessible text written to excite and entertain the target age group and adults too! Did you know your DNA could stretch to the sun and back not once but 16 times, or that you shed and regrow a whole new layer of skin every 39 days? It Can’t Be True! Human Body! is full of bite-size, fascinating bits of information about the incredible abilities of human bodies. Children will be captivated by this book on human body facts, and its science “question and answer” format. Discover the surprising answers to questions like how big is your stomach, or how big are your lungs?Packed with vibrant computer-generated images, this science book for children explains an impressive number of human body facts with breathtaking visual comparisons that reveal just how amazing your body is. Topics covered include what the body is made of, circulation and respiratory systems, skeletal and muscle systems, and so much more!More incredible facts to discover DK’s It Can’t Be True! series covers fascinating topics in an easy-to-read, question and answer format to keep children interested and engaged. These books are wonderful gifts for kids who love science, and will satisfy their most pressing questions.
£13.20
DK Little Cities New York
Let your little urbanite explore the bustling big apple with this illustrated children’s travel guide!Say hello to the city that never sleeps! Visit the Statue of Liberty, meet dinosaurs at the Smithsonian, hail a taxi cab, and catch a show on Broadway - there’s so much for little explorers to do in New York City!Packed with bold, vibrant illustrations and simple, clear text that’s ideal for reading aloud, this charming picture book will capture the attention of young readers in no time! Perfect for children aged 3-5 years old, it provides a child-friendly tour of the city and showcases iconic landmarks and fun activities for kids to do.The Ultimate Travel CompanionChildren will love discovering lots of fascinating fun facts about New York. Marvel at the bright lights of Times Square! Did you know that this is one of the busiest intersections in the world? Have a picnic in Central Park! Did you know that Central Park is the most filmed public park in the world?This colorful picture book is perfect for little travelers vacationing in New York, or little locals who want to learn more about their hometown.Complete the Series:The Little Cities series showcases child-friendly attractions for kids to visit in different cities. From Chicago and Austin to San Francisco and Boston, these engaging guides highlight what makes each city truly special. Where will you decide to explore today?
£10.85
DK Car
Whether you’re a vintage car spotter or an armchair petrolhead, strap yourself in for an unforgettable ride through motoring history.This sumptuously designed visual guide is packed with everything you could ever want to know about cars through the ages, from the earliest “horseless carriage” to the modern supercar and Formula 1.Inside the pages of this visually stunning car encyclopedia, you’ll discover an iconic celebration of automotive design and motoring history. • Trace the history of the car decade-by-decade in stunning visual detail • In-depth profiles highlight the most important cars of each period along with their specifications and special features • Includes beautifully photographed “virtual tours” that showcase particularly celebrated cars such as the Ferrari F40 and the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost • Tells the story of the people and companies that created sports cars like Porsche and Lamborghini Take a trip through decades of automotive historySee the fastest, biggest, most luxurious, most innovative, and downright sexiest motorized vehicles come to life in the most spectacular way! Packed with stunning photography and featuring more than 2000 cars, Car shows you how the finest cars from every corner of the globe have evolved over the last 130 years.Lavishly illustrated feature spreads reveal the stories behind the car world’s most famous marques and models, the geniuses who designed them, and the companies and factories who built them. It’s the ultimate gift for men or anyone interested in cars, motoring, and motor racing.This new edition has been updated to include hybrid and electric cars, as well as the cars of today and tomorrow.Want to learn more about machines?There’s more to discover in this epic series from DK Books! Take an action-packed flight through the history of air travel in Aircraft. Stay on the right track and step off at the most important and incredible rail routes from all over the world in Train.
£35.96
DK The Complete Cat Breed Book, Second Edition
This all-in-one guide to the world's favorite pet ensures that you can be the owner of a healthy, happy cat.From ancient breeds to modern hybrids, The Complete Cat Breed Book will help you choose the perfect companion for you. The book outlines the characteristics of the domestic cat and the various things to look for when choosing a cat. Each breed profile outlines the breed's history and its key characteristics, and features beautiful photographs.The book offers practical advice on the essential aspects of feline health, from handling and grooming to exercise, nutrition, and first aid. It also includes advice on how to identify and prevent common behavioral problems.Fully illustrated and featuring more than 150 of the world's best-loved cat breeds, The Complete Cat Breed Book is the only cat breed guide you'll ever need.
£18.98
DK AMNH Birds of North America Eastern
Easily identify bird species west of the Great Plains with this comprehensive photographic guide.A book for avid bird watchers young and old! These pages feature high-quality photographs and full-pages details of well-known and rare species of Western North American birds, for quick and easy identification in the wild. This informative guide book profiles the extraordinary range of birds found in Western North America. The pages of the book are filled with stunning photographs and artworks of over 367 common bird species and 128 rare species seen west of the Great Plains. This field guide profiles each bird on its own page, highlighting its unique characteristics from the posture of the bird, its coloration to its flight patterns.Inside this vivid field guide, you’ll find: • Species profile features authenticated by the American Museum of Natural History • Crystal clear photos that make birds easy to identify • Full-page profiles, access to bird sound recordings and migration maps Written by expert ornithologists in collaboration with the American Museum of Natural History, you’ll find the most accurate and interesting facts about birds. Explore each species key behaviours such as nesting, feeding, habitat, social groupings, lifespan, and conservation status. Grab Your Field Guide And BinocularsThis bird reference book also includes the key characteristics of the sounds that birds make and includes free access to audio recordings of over 150 bird sounds. You will also be able to understand the migratory patterns of the species in the book, with accurate maps that will help you locate different species throughout the year.Complete the Series:Once you’ve mastered Birds of North America Western, learn about these spectacular species in the Eastern and Northern regions found in AMNH Birds of North America and AMNH Birds of North America Eastern.
£20.33
DK The Tree in My Garden: Choose One Tree, Plant It - and Change the World
One tree, in one garden. Can it really make a difference?In RHS The Tree in My Garden, award-winning wildlife author Kate Bradbury reveals the amazing effect planting a single tree in your garden can have - and dares to imagine what would happen if every gardener up and down the country did the same. Combining practical gardening advice, eye-opening scientific research, reflections on the cultural importance of different species, and evocative accounts of how vital trees are for countless different forms of wildlife, this book will leave you in no doubt that every garden needs a tree!This terrific tree book features a directory of 50 key species, each one beautifully illustrated by Lucille Clerc and packed with information about each tree's appearance, care needs, carbon sequestration ability, and the wildlife it supports - to help you choose the best tree for your own garden, or learn more about the trees you may already have. Dive into the pages of this tree identification book to discover: - 50 illustrated profiles of a wide range of trees suitable for different gardens and preferences- Interesting anecdotes about history and folklore associated with the tree.- Eye-opening accounts of the importance of trees for our planet, our wildlife, and ourselves- Essential practical information to help readers choose, plant, prune, and care for their tree- Ideas for making your own leafmould and ways to get involved in community planting projects.- Stunning illustrations by Lucille Clerc that convey the beauty and the mystery of treesThis book is perfect for anyone wanting to attract more wildlife to their garden! So whether you’re an environmentalist intent on reducing your carbon footprint, a budding gardener looking to choose the best tree for your outdoor space or you’re simply seeking a guide about the natural history of the trees in your garden, RHS The Tree In My Garden is something the whole family can explore, discover and love. No garden should be without a tree. Plant one, watch it grow - and become part of something bigger!
£21.61
DK How to Garden, New Edition: A practical introduction to gardening
Whatever your level of expertise, you'll find everything you need to know in this easy-to-follow gardening guide.This book contains the principles of good gardening - how plants work and how to give them what they need, as well as step-by-step advice, top tips, and essential techniques.Keen on starting your own garden or looking for gardening tips to improve your existing gardening skills? This simple guide will show you where to start, what tools and techniques to use, and how to troubleshoot common garden problems. From bulbs to borders, weeds to watering, pick up gardening techniques, practical basics, and simple skills which will have your garden blooming, this gardening guide is the perfect text to help you master the essentials of gardening.Start A Garden And Watch It GrowShare in the delight of gardening when you start using RHS How to Garden New Edition as your guide. You’ll quickly become engrossed in the fun, rewarding gardening experience and the sense of accomplishment when you see your shrubs grow or eat vegetables that you’ve planted.
£24.43
DK The Nature Adventure Book
Encourage your little nature lover to explore the great outdoors and get their hands dirty! Into the wild, we go! With over 40 crafts and games to discover, this activity book for kids offers a fun, hands-on approach to getting kids outdoors and exploring the great outdoors all year round.Inside the pages of this nature activity book, you’ll discover: • More than 40 inspiring outdoor activities split into four sections: adventure skills, nature detective, wild art, and sensory games • Outdoor crafts that are explained clearly through beautiful photography and step-by-step instructions • Colorful and fun pages with illustrations mixed in throughout about fun things to do in nature ‘Open the door’ to the great outdoorsNature is a destination, but you don’t have to travel anywhere to find it! Perfect for kids aged 5-7 years, this nature book includes heaps of ideas for outdoor fun that can be done on-the-go, in your neighborhood, or at your local park. It’s the ultimate way to keep even the tiniest of explorers entertained for hours.From leading a friend on a journey to meet a tree and building a twig raft to collecting leaves on a nature walk and creating nature-inspired art, children will love discovering the magic of nature. It’s the perfect gift for adventurous kids who love being outdoors and for parents looking for creative outdoor projects and an escape from digital entertainment.
£14.28
DK Maravillas de la arquitectura (Manmade Wonders of the World)
Discover the most incredible man-made wonders, from Stonehenge to Burj Khalifa, with this unparalleled catalog of the most famous and intriguing buildings and monuments created by humans.Man-Made Wonders of the World features a range of structures from buildings to monuments, statues, and bridges, including the Golden Gate Bridge and Hoover Dam. It opens with a foreword by Dan Cruickshank and then takes the reader on a continent-by-continent journey, exploring and charting the innovations, ingenuity, and imagination employed by different cultures to create iconic buildings such as the Great Pyramid of Giza. This truly global approach reveals how humans tackled similar challenges, such as keeping the enemy out, in vastly different parts of the world, from the Great Wall of China to the defensive walls of Central American cities. Illustrations explain how the structures were built, while explanations cover the history, architecture, and unique stories behind their construction. Featuring breathtaking images, Man-Made Wonders of the World is a complete celebration of the world humans have built over thousands of years.
£43.78
DK El libro de la física (The Physics Book)
Grandes ideas, explicaciones sencillasCon una prosa sencilla, El libro de la física presenta explicaciones claras y concisas que desbrozan la jerga especializada, diagramas que plasman complejas teorías, citas memorables e ingeniosas ilustraciones que juegan con nuestros conocimientos de la física.¿Cómo generan electricidad los imanes? ¿Qué es la antimateria? ¿Es posible viajar en el tiempo? A partir de estas y otras muchas preguntas, los físicos han ampliado las fronteras del conocimiento humano y nos han ayudado a comprender las leyes físicas que rigen nuestro mundo y el universo.Tanto el estudiante deseoso de aprender cómo el simple lector curioso acerca del funcionamiento del mundo encontrarán en este libro en español de física muchas ideas estimulantes.La física explicada de forma sencillaAdéntrate en una emocionante travesía por la historia de la física y sus descubrimientos más relevantes. Mediante explicaciones claras y concisas este libro de física contesta a las preguntas más profundas acerca del funcionamiento del mundo que nos rodea.Recopilatorio de grandes momentos de la física a lo largo de los años donde destacan diagramas que plasman complejas teorías, citas memorables de los científicos más grandes de la historia, termodinámica, teoría de cuerdas, física cuántica, y mucho más.Este libro en español para niños, jóvenes y adultos te adentra en el apasionante mundo de la física con explicaciones realmente sencillas a lo largo de los siguientes capítulos: • Medida y movimiento. La física y el mundo cotidiano. • Energía y materia. Materiales y calor. • Electricidad y magnetismo. Dos fuerzas se unen. • Sonido y luz. Las propiedades de las ondas. • El mundo cuántico. Nuestro incierto universo. • Física nuclear y de partículas. Dentro del átomo. • La relatividad y el universo. Nuestro lugar en el cosmos. El libro de la física pertenece a la galardonada serie Grandes Ideas explica temas complejos de un modo fácil de entender mediante explicaciones claras y alejándose del academicismo tradicional. Su creativo diseño y los gráficos innovadores que acompañan al texto hacen de esta serie una introducción perfecta a una gran diversidad de materias para toda la familia.
£27.19
DK The National Parks: Discover all 62 National Parks of the United States!
Get your kids excited about the great outdoors! This travel guide for kids will highlight the diverse beauty and wonder of the USA's most beautiful natural spaces.From the giant redwoods of Sequoia to the geysers of Yellowstone, this educational book is a fun, child-friendly travel guide that covers all 62 National Parks in the USA.Go on an adventure through America's iconic parks! Bright eye-catching photographs and illustrations and easy-to-read text are the perfect introductions for young nature enthusiasts. Little rangers will learn all kinds of fun facts - like Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in Alaska is bigger than Switzerland - and more.Kids will also learn all about the diverse animals and plant life that you can find in the USA. The educational book features special tips to ensure their visits are safe and fun. Kids will also learn how they can help keep habitats clean during their visits.Young readers will get the inside scoop on all the activities there are to do in each National Park, including rock climbing, river rafting, skiing, horseback riding, and cycling. They will also get insider knowledge about each park, like secret caves and endangered animals to make visits extra special!Discover the Wonders of USA's National ParksThis delightful kid's book is one adventure that you don't want to miss! Go on an epic journey through America's National Parks, from the wide-open spaces of Grand Teton to the iconic Gateway Arch in downtown St. Louis.Explore the fascinating history of all 61 parks, as well as the unique animals and plants that inhabit the vast wilderness. This kid's book is an ideal gift for young nature lovers and future adventurers!This travel guide will take you on a trip through:All 62 of the USA's national parks from the Great Smoky Mountains on the East Coast to the rocky deserts of Joshua Tree in the West.The diverse flora and fauna that you will find in the USA's National Parks.All the fun activities like rock climbing, river rafting, and more that are available in each of the parks.
£19.46
DK How Do I Feel?: A little guide to my emotions
The characters Happiness, Anger, Sadness and Pride are here to teach your little ones how to recognize emotions and name their feelings.This brightly illustrated board book is a gentle and simple introduction to strong emotions. It will help your preschooler tell you how they are feeling and understand what happens to their body when they are happy or sad. Cute characters, like the star for Pride and the flame for Anger, evoke the feelings that small children have experienced. They just might not have the words for it just yet. Help them understand what these emotions are and that everyone feels them sometimes. This charming book explains how emotions can make us act in different ways, like stomping our feet when we are angry, or jumping up and down when we are happy. It tells kids what happens to their bodies inside and out when they feel different things, and why we act the way we do. The easy language makes for a fun and educational reading time. This helps children with language, vocabulary and talking about their emotions, especially if they have difficulty expressing feelings. Let the characters help your toddler answer the question "Why do I feel sad?" with simple explanations. A Little Guide to My EmotionsThese fantastic kids' feelings guide includes: Four key emotions to learn Easy-to-read text that encourages vocabulary building Beautiful illustrations that will engage preschoolers Each character emotion in How Do I Feel? has a storybook of their own. Look out for sunshine in I Feel Happy, raincloud in I Feel Sad, flame in I Feel Angry and the little star in I Feel Proud so your little one can continue to grow their emotional development.
£8.79
DK Disney Princess Ultimate Sticker Collection
Building on the great success of the first edition, this new Ultimate Sticker Collection adds the adored new Princess Moana to its colorful and entertaining pages, along with stunning new movie stills and dazzling facts. More than 1,000 stickers feature characters, locations, and special moments from all of the Disney Princess movies.DK's Disney Princess Ultimate Sticker Collection contains more than 1,000 beautiful stickers of all your favorite Disney Princesses and the much-loved Disney characters from the magical movies. Meet your favorite princesses from Snow White and Cinderella to Mulan and the latest Disney Princess: Moana. Wannabe princesses will adore exploring the Disney Princesses' enchanting worlds, and be inspired by their curiosity, their courage, and their kindness.
£12.71
DK Ultimate Sticker Collection: Marvel Studios: With more than 1000 stickers
Using stunning film images from popular Marvel Studios movies, this exciting sticker book for children showcases the adventures of Marvel heroes the Avengers.Meet Earth's Mightiest Heroes--Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Black Widow, and Spider-man--and their powerful enemies, including the Mad Titan Thanos and the mischievous Loki. Learn about the Super Heroes' incredible powers, their awesome vehicles, and their advanced technology. Discover Doctor Strange's magical mysteries, go on an amazing adventure with the Guardians of the Galaxy, and join Captain Marvel's fight against the sinister Skrulls. Marvel Studios Ultimate Sticker Collection features stickers of all the heroes, villains, locations, and vehicles from more than 10 years of Marvel Studios movies. Have fun finding the stickers for each page and create your own scenes, or re-create your favorite moments from the epic battles.© 2018 MARVEL
£12.91
DK The Religions Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained
Learn about the primal beliefs to the world’s great faiths in The Religions 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 Religions in this overview guide to the subject, great for beginners looking to learn and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Religions 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 Religions, with:- Each of the world’s five major faiths – Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, and Hinduism in its own, dedicated section- 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 Religions Book is the perfect introduction to the world’s most widely practiced religions, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you’ll find the ideas behind ancient and modern faiths and spiritual philosophies, and the place of religion in the world.Your Religious Questions, Simply ExplainedThis book explores the beliefs that underpin religious traditions around the globe, and how they developed. If you thought it was difficult to learn about the world’s main faiths, The Religions Book presents key information in a clear layout. Learn the primal beliefs to the world’s great faiths and the continuing quest for spiritual meaning in our complex world, and get to the heart of what it means to believe in God, and religion’s place in society, with fantastic mind maps and step-by-step summaries. The Big Ideas SeriesWith millions of copies sold worldwide, The Religions 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.
£22.28
DK English for Everyone: Intermediate and Advanced Box Set: Course and Practice Books—Four-Book Self-Study Program
Our Intermediate to Advanced Box Set is a great bundle of supportive reference guides and practice books to introduce English language rules, grammar, and vocabulary at an advanced level.Ideal for English test preparations or ESL lesson plans, the Course Books use visual teaching methods to introduce the English language, reinforced through a variety of exercises and examples when used alongside the bundled Practice Books.In Level 3, expand your English conversational topics by increasing the detail around your interests, life stories, and achievements, as well as being able to give instructions, advice, or solutions to problems. Continue to an advanced understanding in Level 4 and cover topics such as family life, careers and business, news and media, and even laws, rules, and regulations. Whether you are looking for ESL teaching resources, or a structured program for adults to learn English as a second language, the English for Everyone Box Set provides: - Sample language examples: New language topics are introduced in context using clear, illustrated, and color-coded explanations - Supporting audio: Extensive English-speaking audio materials integrated into every unit, giving vital oral and listening practice. (All supplementary audio is available on the DK English for Everyone website and IOS/Android App).- Quick referencing: Easy-to-follow units, mirrored in both the Course and Practice Books for easy referencing and teaching- Sentence formation guides: Visual break downs of English grammar in use, showing learners how to recreate even complex English sentences- Visual English vocabulary cues: Lists of useful English words and common phrases with visual aids are available throughout the book- Personalised learning: Write-on lines encourage ESL learners to write their prompts and translationsThe English for Everyone Level 3 & 4 Bundle resources cover the skills and topics required for all major global English-language exams and reference frameworks including:- CEFR: B1 – C2 - TOEFL: test paper 340-580, computer-based test 60-240, and online test 20-95 - IELTS: 3.5-7 - TOEIC: 500-900English for Everyone is a series of guides and practice books that supports English learning for adults from a beginner level, to intermediate, and advanced practical English. Offering an easy-to-follow format that offers guidance for both teaching English as a foreign language, and a self-study approach with resources available to improve English speaking, reading, and writing.
£63.28
DK Pop-up Peekaboo: Under the Sea
Take a plunge into the wonders of sea life with this imaginative pop-up book! There are lots of exciting sea creatures waiting to pop out at you!Your little one will love exploring the underwater world to find Stripy Fish and her friendshiding under the flaps. It’s a splashy treat for visual learners!Let your little ones join Stripy Fish on an underwater adventure as she searches for her friends. Could they be hiding inside the treasure chest? Or maybe inside the shell? This exciting lift-the-flap book encourages early learning by introducing preschoolers to colorful underwater scenes and characters. Meet Diving Dolphin, Ollie Octopus and many more!Designed to enhance your child’s reading experience and build an early learning foundation.Your toddler will begin to recognize the names and describe all the under the sea animals they find! Turning the sturdy, board book pages and moving the pop-ups help toddlers develop motor control for improved dexterity.The simple text will boost your little one’s imagination as they guess which sea creature is hiding under the flaps. The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning. It also creates an amusing story for your kids to follow, while the fun pop-ups hold the attention of curious preschoolers.Dive into Underwater ScenesPacked with bright, colorful under-the-sea pictures, exciting pop-ups, hide-and-seek surprises, and lively rhymes. This educational book shows that learning can be fun! There are lots of opportunities for parent-and-child interaction. It also makes for a fantastic children’s gift.Inside the sturdy 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 peekaboo fun doesn’t stop here! Your little one will enjoy hours of hide-and-seek surprises with the My Pop-Up Peekaboo! Series. Find your farmyard friends with Pop-Up Peekaboo! Farm, and travel into the rainforest to find sloths and elephants in Pop-up Peekaboo! Baby Animals and more!DK Book's Pop-up Peekaboo! series has been shortlisted for the Best Preschool Reading Range in The Progressive Preschool Awards 2018.
£13.68
DK Pocket Genius: Inventions: Facts at Your Fingertips
Discover the fascinating world of inventions and technology. From the first tools to the latest gadgets, Pocket Genius: Inventions showcases key inventors and inventions that changed the world from air, space, water, and land transportation to everyday objects in the home, medical tools and aids, plus telescopes, roller coasters, satellites, and robots, and a look at future technologies. Redesigned in paperback, DK's best-selling Pocket Genius series is now available in an engaging compact and economical format that is ideal for both browsing and quick reference for use in school and at home. Catalog entries packed with facts provide at-a-glance information, while locator icons offer immediately recognizable references to aid navigation and understanding, and fact files round off the book with fun facts such as record breakers and timelines. Each pocket-size encyclopedia is filled with facts on subjects ranging from animals to history, cars to dogs, and Earth to space and combines a child-friendly layout with engaging photography and bite-size chunks of text that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers.
£8.00
DK Ultimate Sticker Collection Marvel Heroes Unite More Than 1000 Reusable FullColor Stickers
Marvel Super Heroes unite in this all new Ultimate Sticker Collection: Marvel from DK! Fans of all ages will learn fun facts about their favorite Marvel Super Heroes and villains' powers, alter egos, and battles as they play with more than 1,000 colorful stickers. Whether it is placing the stickers in their correct scene or creating battles of their very own, Ultimate Sticker Collection: Marvel will be perfect for the ultimate Marvel fan.
£12.79
DK Eyewitness Insect
Behold the brilliant bugs that lurk beneath every log and leaf - from bright butterflies to organized 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 mesmerized by their different varieties, body-structures, life cycles, and behaviors – 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-color photographs of dueling 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.
£10.73
DK Eyewitness Planets
Take a tour of Earth and its neighborhood with this spectacular planetary guide.Know more about the eight planets in the Solar System, from the small, rocky ones to the gas giants. Surf along the icy rings of Saturn and count the many moons of Jupiter. Explore the Asteroid Belt that lies between Mars and Jupiter and is filled with small pieces of rock that were left over when planets were forming. Then venture further out and find out why Pluto is now classified as a dwarf planet, discover where comets come from, and much more.Filled with stunning computer-generated images and the most up-to-date images from NASA and ESA taken by probes, Eyewitness Planets takes you as close as you can get to the objects in our Solar System.Series Overview: Each revised Eyewitness book retains the stunning artwork and photography from the groundbreaking original series, but the text has been reduced and reworked to speak more clearly to younger readers. Still on every colorful page: vibrant annotated photographs and the integrated text-and-pictures approach that makes Eyewitness a perennial favorite of parents, teachers, and school-age kids.
£10.73
DK The Math Book
Learn about the most important mathematical ideas, theorems, and movements in The Math 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 Math in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Math 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 Math, with:- More than 85 ideas and events key to the development of mathematics- 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 Math Book is a captivating introduction to the world’s most famous theorems, mathematicians and movements, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Charting the development of math around the world from Babylon to Bletchley Park, this book explains how math help us understand everything from patterns in nature to artificial intelligence.Your Math Questions, Simply ExplainedWhat is an imaginary number? Can two parallel lines ever meet? How can math help us predict the future? This engaging overview explores answers to big questions like these and how they contribute to our understanding of math. If you thought it was difficult to learn about topics like algebra and statistics, The Math Book presents key information in an easy to follow layout. Learn about the history of math, from ancient ideas such as magic squares and the abacus to modern cryptography, fractals, and the final proof of Fermat’s Last Theorem.The Big Ideas SeriesWith millions of copies sold worldwide, The Math 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.
£22.14
DK American Girl Dress Up Ultimate Sticker Collection
Complete the perfect American Girl looks as you explore the worlds of favorite dolls, from Maryellen Larkin™ and Addy Walker™ to Courtney Moore™ and Corinne Tan™.Send your imagination soaring with over 1000 stickers of the beloved American Girl dolls, their outfits, accessories, friends, pets and hobbies. Featuring Historical characters and Truly Me™ characters, including new 2023 Girl of the Year™, Kavi Sharma™, and a new Historical character, Claudie Wells™. With more cultural relevance than ever before, this adorable sticker book will appeal to any young fan of American Girl.© Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
£12.89
DK Birds of Western Canada
The ultimate photographic guide to over 400 bird species found in western Canada, ideal for bird watchers of all ages. Updated in this 3rd edition to reflect the latest taxonomic data, Birds of Western Canada is the complete guide to 410 species of birds found west of the 100th Meridian in Canada, including the most common species and rare birds.Perfect for both dedicated and casual bird watchers, this regional guide includes stunning full-color photographs revealing individual species with unrivaled clarity. The 387 most commonly seen birds are given full-page profiles with lively and clear accounts detailing notable characteristics and information on everything from behavior and habitat to nest construction and conservation status. Each profile also features diagrams of flight patterns and statistics of size, wingspan and lifespan. Information on similar birds is provided to make differentiation easy.Soar into the pages of this brilliant bird book to discover: - Bird profiles include a wealth of information on social behavior, nesting and feeding habits, and flight patterns.- Full-color photographs show the adult bird in typical plumage, with male/female, juvenile, and seasonal variations included as appropriate.- Up-to-date, color-coded maps highlighting resident and migratory distributions help spotters discover which species to expect when and where.Written by a team of more than 30 birders and ornithologists with expertise in particular species or families, and produced in association with David M. Bird, former Emeritus Professor of Wildlife Biology at McGill University, this updated edition is the ultimate photographic guide to birds of Western Canada.
£19.59
DK Disney Pixar Cars Ultimate Sticker Collection
Zoom into action with this exciting collection of stickers.Take a whirlwind ride through all three Disney Pixar Cars movies. Enjoy more than 1000 stickers, fun facts about all the lovable characters, and relive the exciting story of the Disney Pixar movie. Fun sticker activities on every page will keep kids engaged for hours, while extra stickers are provided for even more sticking fun!Soar into the pages of this sticker collection book to discover: - Fun sticker activities keep kids engaged.- Stickers are perfect for decorating children’s bags, pencil cases and other belongings.- Packed full of exciting facts about the film.A must-have book for 5-7 year olds who are fans of Disney and Pixar movies.
£12.94
DK Big Sister: Ruby and the new baby
A touching story about Ruby, an adorable and slightly spoilt little girl, who quickly realises that becoming a big sister isn’t always fun.Ruby is three years old and is an only child. She is a little bit spoilt and is used to being the centre of attention in her family. But things are about to change, Ruby is going to have a new brother or sister soon. Ruby is excited - but when her baby brother, Raj, is born, she realises that being a big sister isn’t as fun or easy as she had expected…Big Sister is the perfect introduction to the idea of getting new sibling, for littles ones aged 0-3. This beautiful picture book teaches children about the challenges and emotions that they can face when they get a new baby sister. The heartwarming story of Big Sister: Ruby and the New Baby features:- A wonderful introduction to having a new baby sister or brother- Stunning illustrations accompany a heart-warming story- An encouraging message that promotes discussion between adults and children- An opportunity for parents and children to spend time reading together before the new baby arrivesIt can be tricky for little ones to welcome a new baby sister, so it’s important for families to talk about the tricky topic. Big Sister: Ruby and the New Baby gives parents a chance to discuss the topic and gently introduce toddlers to the idea of having a new sibling. Children can also ask lots of questions about being a big sister (or brother) when bringing a new baby into the family.
£9.76
DK The New Children's Encyclopedia: Packed with thousands of facts, stats, and illustrations
Packed with thousands of facts, stats and illustrations covering all the questions that children love to ask!When? Where? What? Why? This stimulating and comprehensive encyclopedia answers all the questions that circle through the minds of children almost every day! For example, did you know that a single drop of blood contains five million blood cells? Or that there are areas of desert on all seven of Earth’s continents? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions and many more, then The New Children’s Encyclopedia may be the book for you!Prepare to expand your knowledge on a wide range of topics – including Earth and beyond, plants and animals, history and politics, science, technology, and the human body – arranged thematically with more than 9,000 indexed entries and 2,500 colorful images. Each chapter is jam-packed with maps, charts, timelines, diagrams, beautiful images, and amazing facts to keep young learners engaged time and time again. So what are you waiting for? Get stuck in to discover: - Easily accessible, flashcard-style facts that provide key information in an easy-to-read manner- Compelling combination of solid knowledge that covers key curriculum topics - Stunning visual features in the form of diagrams, images, maps and more- Updated facts and images make this edition perfect for young readers aged 9+The cross-reference icons encourage children to explore and discover related information, feeding their curiosity and building their general knowledge as they work their way through this engaging encyclopedia of fascinating facts. So whether your child aged 9 and over is eager to find out more about the wonderful world we live in, or build upon knowledge already learned in school, or you’re a parent, teacher and librarian looking for a trusted source of information for your child - then The New Children’s Encyclopedia is sure to delight!
£22.10
DK Eyewitness Cat
Become an eyewitness to the fascinating lives of cats from fearsome felines to pampered pets.From small pets to large predators, discover how cats use their whiskers, senses, paws, claws, and more. This essential guide explores common cat characteristics and features iconic members of the cat family – find out why male lions have manes and how stripes on a tiger’s coat help it to hunt. Introducing a much-loved pet alongside its wild family members in the animal kingdom. Read fascinating myths and legends of cats through history, view cat artifacts from ancient civilizations around the world, and learn how to identify domestic cat breeds as well as how to care for your pet. Loved and trusted for over 30 years, Eyewitness has a new look and even more content:• A bite-sized formula of text with images that kids love!• Fully revised and fact-checked by subject specialists• Packed with facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines• Updated with brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the fieldEyewitness Cats uses a groundbreaking visual layout that makes learning fun for kids aged 9-12. Using striking full-color photographs and illustrations, discover cat behavior, characteristics, big cats, domestic cat breeds, and much more along with amazing facts, infographics, and statistics to see cats as never before. Eyewitness content approved by -ologists!DK’s Eyewitness kids books are updated and fact-checked by subject specialists, with brand new first-hand eyewitness accounts throughout from experts in the field. A best-selling series known and trusted for generations, with a fresh new look and up-to-date content. What will you Eyewitness next?Travel back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth with Eyewitness Dinosaur, or dive deep into the ocean with some of the most amazing sea creatures with Eyewitness Ocean. Do you think you’ve found your topic of interest? DK has even more cat books for kids and adults alike find them all by searching for “DK cat books”.
£10.84
DK American Girl Character Encyclopedia New Edition
A new edition of the American Girl® Character Encyclopedia, featuring all the American Girl characters, updated with brand-new photography of new outfits, accessories, sets, and pets—and six new characters .A gorgeous guide to the wonderful world of American Girl®, featuring all the characters and brought up-to-date with new photography and facts Learn all about the lovable American Girl characters—from Kaya who was born in the 1750s, to the latest Girl of the Year™. This new edition of the book features all of the Historical Characters and Girl of the Year™ characters released to date, and includes their favorite things, outfits, places, and pets. Packed with fascinating facts and details about each American Girl, readers can explore favorite characters and discover new ones. The book also includes a look at some of the popular Truly Me™ characters and collections. With stunning, up-to-date full-color photography and essential information about each character, this book provides a carefully curated look at the world of American Girl, perfect for fans of all ages. © Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
£15.49
DK Disney Pixar Luca Ultimate Sticker Book
Join Luca for an unforgettable summer on the Italian coast with this fun sticker bookFeaturing gorgeous artwork from the movie and more than 100 stickers, this book will take readers on a whirlwind adventure around the Italian Riviera. Kids will learn fun facts about all the memorable characters and scenes as they relive the exciting story of the latest Disney and Pixar movie. Fun sticker activities on every page will keep kids engaged for hours, while extra stickers are provided for even more sticking fun. ©2020 Disney/Pixar
£8.19
DK Eyewitness Titanic
Become an eyewitness to the tragic story of the Titanic - from its incredible construction, catastrophic sinking, and lasting legacy. Travel back to the year 1912 and experience the Titanic’s fateful maiden voyage from Southampton, UK, to New York City. Learn what life was like for people on board before the supposedly unsinkable ship hit an iceberg and ended up beneath the dark waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Discover survival stories from the epic rescue mission and find out what happened to the captain, crew, and passengers. A titanic book for kids that encourages curiosity and explore the ship’s treasures that lay undiscovered for years.Loved and trusted for over 30 years, Eyewitness has a new look and even more content:• A bite-sized formula of text with images that kids love!• Fully revised and fact-checked by subject specialists• Packed with facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines• Updated with brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the fieldEyewitness Titanic uses a groundbreaking visual layout that makes learning fun for kids aged 9-12. Easy-to-follow pages expertly show the people, objects, and events on board the Titanic, and infographics, statistics, and timelines explain the disaster as it happened.Eyewitness content approved by -ologists!DK’s Eyewitness kids books are updated and fact-checked by subject specialists, with brand new first-hand eyewitness accounts throughout from experts in the field.A best-selling series known and trusted for generations, with a fresh new look and up-to-date content. What will you Eyewitness next?Travel back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth with Eyewitness Dinosaur, or come face-to-face with a pharaoh in Eyewitness Ancient Egypt. Do you think you’ve found your topic of interest? DK has even more history books for kids and adults alike find them all by searching for “DK history books”.
£10.84
DK This Is How We Stay Safe: For kids going to preschool
Help your little one learn all the key life skills that they need with this new series of books all about preparing little ones for school.There’s so much to remember when it comes to staying safe – from knowing who to talk to if you feel upset, to remembering to put your seatbelt on,how to cross the street safely, and a whole bunch of other things too. But don’t panic! This first experiences book for children is a great way to encourage independence and responsibility. This delightful early learning book is perfect for kids aged 3-5 years old. It helps:- Children learn lots of important personal, social, and emotional skills- Encourage children to put their new skills into practise, and try out what they are learning in the real world- A fun and interactive way for parents to introduce children to a new routine- Presented in a highly visual way with bright and attractive illustrations to keep kids entertained and interestedNo matter what grown-ups tell you, being little is hard work, there’s so much to learn! This amusing board book is here to guide little ones along the way by teaching them the skills needed to look after themselves and keep safe – on the road, online, and around strangers. Complete the seriesThis is How We... Stay Safe is one of four books about starting school for preschoolers! These board books explain key concepts and life skills to children. Look out for This is How We... Get Ready, Eat Well, and Make Friends to help your little ones grow confident to move about in the wider world.
£8.39
DK Eyewitness World War II
Become an eyewitness to the terrifying global conflict that reshaped the world – from the Blitz to the atomic bomb.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 alliances and growing tensions between nations. Meet the key players who influenced the outcome of this global struggle. Explore major events such as the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Battle of Britain, the D-Day invasion, and the atomic bombs in Japan, and discover how clever code-breakers developed new technology to decipher hidden messages and gain military advantage over their enemies.Loved and trusted for over 30 years, Eyewitness has a new look and even more content:• A bite-sized formula of text with images that kids love!• Fully revised and fact-checked by subject specialists• Packed with facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines• Updated with brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the fieldEyewitness World War II uses a groundbreaking visual layout that makes learning fun for kids aged 9-12. This history book expertly illustrates the lessons of the Second World War and how they impact our world today. This museum in a book uses striking full-color photographs and illustrations of warfare, weaponry, vehicles, maps, and secret documents along with amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines to reveal this conflict as never before.Eyewitness content approved by -ologists!DK’s Eyewitness kids books are updated and fact-checked by subject specialists, with brand new first-hand eyewitness accounts throughout from experts in the field. A best-selling series known and trusted for generations, with a fresh new look and up-to-date content. What will you Eyewitness next?Travel back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth with Eyewitness Dinosaur, or come face-to-face with a pharaoh in Eyewitness Ancient Egypt.Do you think you’ve found your topic of interest? DK has even more history books for kids and adults alike find them all by searching for “DK history books”.
£10.85
DK English for Everyone: English Phrasal Verbs
Feeling put off by phrasal verbs? English for Everyone: English Phrasal Verbs can help you to understand the context and definitions of over 1,000 of the most common phrasal verbs. Phrasal verbs (two- or three-part verbs such as "put off", "put on", "put up with") are incredibly useful but notoriously difficult to learn. English Phrasal Verbs uses the same combination of visual teaching and crystal-clear definitions as the rest of the English for Everyone series to make one of the most difficult aspects of learning English much easier.Take your practical English usage to the next level and build your confidence in spoken and written English through clear modules and simplified explanations based on everyday topics such as technology, relationships, work, and more. With supporting audio online, sample sentences throughout the book, and practice exercises, English Phrasal Verbs can help you confidently progress your English language from advanced to fluent in both social and business environments. About English For EveryoneEnglish for Everyone is a series of guides and practice books that support English learning for teenagers and adults from a beginner level, to intermediate, and advanced practical English. Offering a fun and easy-to-follow format that offers guidance for both teaching English as a foreign language, and a self-study approach with resources available to improve English speaking, reading, and writing.Whether you are looking for ESL teaching resources or a structured program for students to learn English as a second language, the English for Everyone Series provides:- Sample language examples: New language topics are introduced in context using clear, illustrated, and color-coded explanations- Supporting audio: Extensive English-speaking audio materials integrated into every unit, giving vital oral and listening practice. (All supplementary audio is available on the DK English for Everyone website and IOS/Android App).- Quick referencing: Easy-to-follow units for easy referencing and teaching- Sentence formation guides: Visual break downs of essential English grammar for beginners, showing learners how to recreate even complex English sentences- Visual English vocabulary cues: Lists of useful English words and common phrases with visual aids are available throughout the bookThe English for Everyone Series covers the skills and topics required for all major global English-language exams and reference frameworks including:- CEFR- TOEFL- IELTS- TOEIC
£18.40