A Practical Introduction to Computer Architecture

Go on an amazing journey of discovery with the Very Hungry Caterpillar and learn fascinating facts about animals. Take a tour of the animal kingdom and discover everything you need to know about creatures from elephants to ants in this colorful and charming first animal reference book. Different chapters focus on different animal types, with a new critter every time you turn the page. Bite-size chunks of information are complemented by captivating illustrations by the World of Eric Carle, eye-catching photography, and simple how-it-works diagrams, while pull-out images and facts provide extra nuggets of interest. Young learners can find out all about koalas, armadillos, eagles, penguins, turtles, frogs, sharks, and butterflies and many, many more in this one-of-a-kind introduction to nature. For lovers of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and all bright young minds, this is the ultimate must-have animal encyclopedia.

Presents an introduction to computer programming for kids. This book takes kids' step-by-step through the basics of computer programming and how to work with code, the language of the future.

Computer coding is firmly back on the agenda as a key skills for children to start learning and Computer Coding for Kids is here to help. Avoiding computer jargon, this book guides children through cr

Learn all about the Lunar New Year festival. Make reading your superpower with our non-fiction DK Super Readers!Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about Lunar New Year, with this fact-filled non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Lunar New Year is a beautifully designed reader which will help children to learn all about this colourful festival celebrated worldwide. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about Lunar New Year celebrations!

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about football with this fun-filled non-fiction reader carefully levelled to help children progress. DK Super Readers Level 3: Football will help children to learn all about their favourite game! It is a motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of non-fiction: travelling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital non-fiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently.The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics. Building knowledge while progressing Years 4 and 5 reading skills. Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as sports.Boosting understanding and retention th

Learn all about Abraham Lincoln. Make reading your superpower with our non-fiction DK Super Readers!Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about US President Abraham Lincoln, with this fact-filled non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress.Abraham Lincoln is a beautifully designed reader which will help children to learn all about the life of Abraham Lincoln, who rose from a Kentucky farm childhood to become the iconic president who ended slavery.The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed.A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills.Children will love to find out about this renowned president's life and achievements.

Learn all about the brave diarist, Anne Frank. Make reading your superpower with our non-fiction DK Super Readers!Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about Anne Frank, with this fact-filled non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Anne Frank is a beautifully designed reader offering a sensitive telling of the life of a young Jewish girl under Nazi occupation - using her own words preserved in her diary. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about this renowned young writer's extraordinary life.

Learn all about the life of Helen Keller. Make reading your superpower with our non-fiction DK Super Readers! Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the life of Helen Keller, with this fact-filled nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress.Helen Keller is a beautifully designed reader offering a sensitive account of the life of Helen Keller, a young girl unable to see and hear who grew into an extraordinary scholar and role model.The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed.A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills.Children will love to find out about this courageous young woman's success in the face of many challenges.

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about a doctor's day with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress. DK Super Readers Level 1: Doctor will help kids learn about a doctor's important work and includes fun facts and a quiz to support development. It is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders, and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by: Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.Building knowledge while progressing core Grades 1 and 2 reading skills.Developing subject vocabulary on topic

Laugh while you learn with animals with attitude! Make reading your superpower with our non-fiction DK Super Readers!Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about sloths, with this fun-filled non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Photos amaze and explain and playful illustrations keep humor at the forefront. The combination of high interest information, levelled text and lots of laughs will appeal to even the most reluctant readers. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to learn about this sloth with lots of sass! The content is all real, the sloth is all attitude!

Learn what happens when dinosaurs come to life! Make reading your superpower with our non-fiction DK Super Readers!Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all a colorful cast of characters, with this fun-filled non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Deadly Dinosaurs is a beautifully designed reader introducing different dinosaurs to young children through fun, narrative non-fiction. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about dinosaur mayhem at the museum!

本書專為7歲以上兒童設計，以圖像方式引導學習，讓新詞彙更容易掌握。書中以清晰、簡單的插圖呈現單字與片語，並依主題分區，如城市生活、運動、建築工地或餐廳點餐等日常情境。透過這些生活化的場景，孩子能直觀地理解詞義並應用於實際對話中。本書不僅是一部字典，更是延伸學習的工具，幫助孩子建立更廣的英文詞彙基礎，提升語言運用能力。亮點：圖像搭配詞彙，理解更直觀主題式分區，貼近生活情境適合7歲以上孩子循序學習幫助拓展英文詞彙量Learning new words is now easier for children aged 7+ with the Children's Visual Dictionary.This stunning new dictionary uses clear and simple illustrations to depict words and phrases in an engaging manner. Words are grouped into themed sections that cover practical, everyday topics - such as city life, sports, construction, or ordering food in a restaurant - helping young readers grasp complicated topics and build their knowledge of the English language. Children's Visual Dictionary helps young learners push the boundaries of their English vocabulary.

Learn all about a firefighter’s day. Make reading your superpower with our non-fiction DK Super Readers!Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about a day in the life of a firefighter, with this fun-filled non-fiction reader – carefully levelled to help children progress.A Day in the Life of a Firefighter is a beautifully designed reader which will help children to develop social awareness through stunning images of a firefighter’s important work.The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed.A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills.Children will love to find out about the unique and important job of a firefighter.

Dig deep to discover the story of our planet - through its rocks and minerals! Make reading your superpower with DK's beautiful, leveled nonfiction. Use your reading superpowers to learn all about different rocks and minerals - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. Rocks and Minerals is a beautifully designed reader all about Earth's geology - the different kinds of rocks and minerals, their properties and uses, and how to protect our natural resources. The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about rocks and minerals, from floating pumice to valuable gold and gemstones.

Kids will be able to say "I can do that!" after reading this value-packed resource dedicated to learning independent life skills. "Really great. I've been waiting for a book like this for a very long time with photos and illustrations that can be understood by a child who can't read yet.My children love to reproduce what they see and not what I tell them, so it's perfect!" (customer review of the French edition). In I Can Do That, photos and illustrations combine to produce a value-packed resource for families preparing for their child's big life stages. Young readers can learn how to lace up their shoes, put on a sweater, go to the toilet, peel fruit, count to 100, and brush their teeth.Step by step instructions sit alongside more than 700 fun and helpful photos and illustrations to help children practise and learn. The short and practical text will help your child learn to be independent. As they grow up, they will be able to say, "I can do that!" every time they turn the page.Perfec

A fun pop-up and flaps board book to introduce curious little ones to favorite forest animalsSearch through the forest and find the enchanting animals in this exciting lift-the-flap pop-up book for little ones.Look up in the trees, down to the forest floor, and behind the leafy shrubs and bushes, and discover the animals hiding in the forest. Babies and toddlers will love lifting the big flaps to find five peekaboo surprises popping up from the pages: a noisy woodpecker tapping on an oak tree; an adorable fawn staying safe in the undergrowth; a pillbug, earthworm, stag beetle, and spider beneath the leaves on the forest floor; three fox cubs snuggling in their underground den; and a beady-eyed owl resting in a pine tree. Simple information about habitats and animal life are carefully woven throughout the book, making it an engaging and easy introduction to the topic of forest animals and their homes. The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the beautif

Search through the Amazon Rainforest and find incredible animals in this exciting lift-the-flap pop-up book for little ones.Climb through the layers of the busy rainforest and discover lots of animals along the way. Babies and toddlers will love lifting the big flaps to find five peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages: a hungry anteater searching the forest floor for a snack, a spotted jaguar lounging on a tree branch over a busy river, a slithery snake winding its way through the leafy trees, a beautiful hummingbird sipping nectar from a pretty flower, and a playful monkey climbing to the treetops. Simple facts about habitats and animal life are carefully woven throughout the book, making it a fun and easy introduction to the topic of rainforest homes. The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the beautiful pop-up scenes will surprise and delight curious preschoolers. With the help of parents and caregivers, toddlers will have fun turning the sturdy

English for Everyone Junior: Beginner's Course 是專為6～9歲英語初學者設計的入門教材，無論在家自學或課堂使用，都能循序建立英語基礎。本書從最基本的單字與文法開始，以淺顯易懂的方式引導孩子學習，搭配生動插圖與音檔資源，幫助理解發音、記憶字彙，並透過豐富練習加深印象。全書可學習超過500個常用單字，每個文法重點皆附有清楚範例，讓孩子逐步建立閱讀、理解與表達能力。書末另收錄字母書寫練習、文法總整理及詞彙表，是兼具系統性與趣味性的英語啟蒙教材，延續 English for Everyone 系列廣受全球讀者喜愛的特色。　*零基礎也能循序學習英文。 *插圖、音檔與練習相互搭配，提高學習效率。 *自學、課堂皆適用，建立扎實英語能力。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 leveled 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 confident

Go on an amazing journey with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and learn all about the wonders of our extraordinary planet Earth.Beautifully illustrated in Eric Carle's signature style, this first earth encyclopedia is perfect for curious kids aged 5-7 who love to learn about our planet.Travel around the world to explore the continents, learn about different habitats and life forms, unlock the secrets of planet Earth deep below the surface and find out what makes this planet so special in this colourful first reference book about our world.For lovers of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, this children's encyclopedia features:The latest title in the successful Eric Carle Encyclopedias series, with over 155,000 copies sold worldwide.More than 250 illustrations in the iconic style of Eric Carle's classic book The Very Hungry Caterpillar.Key curriculum subjects introduced to children aged 5-7.Each chapter focuses on a different theme, with a new topic every time you turn the page. Bite-size chunks of

Learn all about the fascinating world of insects--from bees, to butterflies, beetles, and more. Grab your magnifying glass and head out to discover all about insects-- their different types, body structures, and behaviors. Filled with eye-catching images and bite-sized information, every young nature enthusiast will marvel at the mind-boggling facts about these adaptable creatures. The book covers the seven major insect groups and includes profiles for more than 40 amazing insects, such as the stag beetle, monarch butterfly, and honeybee. Dive into their brilliant world and learn how some insects blend in with their surroundings. Discover how some can survive in different environments, while others can defend themselves against predators using clever tactics. Explore the many ways in which insects help humans, and the crucial role they play in pollination and maintaining a balance in the ecosystem. My Book of Bugs is a wonderful introduction to insects and their many incredible feature

Go on an amazing journey of discovery with the Very Hungry Caterpillar and learn about ocean wonders, from sharks to seamounts.Take a tour of the blue planet and discover everything you need to know about ocean geography and the animals that live beneath the waves.Topics range from individual sea creatures and their habitats, to how tides work and the ways in which we can look after the oceans. Bite-size chunks of information are complemented by captivating illustrations in Eric Carle's unique style, eye-catching photography, and simple how-it-works diagrams, while pull-out images and facts provide extra nuggets of interest. Young learners can find out all about marine mammals, deep sea fish, ocean zones, currents, islands, exploration, pollution, and much more in this one-of-a-kind introduction to oceans.For lovers ofThe Very Hungry Caterpillarand all bright young minds, this is the ultimate must-have oceans encyclopedia.

Get better at maths and numbers by realizing which math skills you already use in daily life, and learn new ones while having fun. Did you realize how much maths you are already using when playing computer games, planning a journey, or baking a cake? This book shows how to expand the knowledge you've already got, how your brain works things out, and how you can get even better at all sorts of maths. Explore amazing algebra, puzzling primes, super sequences, and special shapes.Challenge yourself with quizzes to answer, puzzles to solve, codes to crack, and geometrical illusions to inspire you, and meet the big names and even bigger brains who made mathematical history, such as Pythagoras, Grace Hopper, and Alan Turing. Whether you're a maths mastermind, numbers nerd, or completely clueless with calculations, train your brain to come out on top. This essential book explains the basic ideas behind maths, to give young readers greater confidence in their own ability to handle numbers and m

Encourage little ones to explore their feelings with this ideal introduction to key emotions: Anger, Pride, Happiness, and Sadness.It is often difficult for children, and adults, to articulate their e

The ultimate one-stop guide to the subject, this book takes you on a fascinating journey through the questions that have puzzled humanity for more than 2,500 years. From metaphysics and ethics to political philosophy and the philosophy of science, learn a different branch of philosophy across nine separate modules, explaining all of the key ideas of history's greatest thinkers--from Plato and Descartes to de Beauvoir and Nietzsche--and how they still resonate today. Perfect for complete beginners, Philosophy: A Complete Course untangles complex concepts using clear, jargon-free explanations paired with bold infographics, thought experiments, summaries of key works, and practical exercises to assess what you have learned. The book's innovative, graphic approach simplifies even the most challenging ideas like existentialism, empiricism, and dualism, making them easier than ever to understand. Whether you are studying philosophy, expanding your knowledge, or simply exploring life's bigges

Get to know more than 100 nocturnal animals from around the world with this delightful illustrated introduction and bedtime companion.What happens in the wild when you're tucked up in bed? This is a must-have introduction to the wonderful world of animals and their nighttime lives, filled with beautiful illustrations and storybook text on every page.The Bedtime Book of Nighttime Animalsfeatures a fascinating collection of creatures, from flitting bats and silent owls to glowing fireflies and busy badgers. Showcasing creatures from each of the core animal groups (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates), children aged 3-5 can discover how they find their food, where they make their homes, and why they are most active when it's dark.Inside the pages of this exciting nocturnal animals book, you’ll find:An introduction to different types of night animals brought to life by bright and colourful illustrations.Engaging text for young children that can be read aloud - per

A Disney Stitch sticker activity book that lets 3-5 year olds create their own action-packed adventure in a fun graphic novel formatBrowse over 250 reusable stickers and use them to complete the graphic novel-style story alongside Stitch and friends! Perfect for giving young kids an early introduction to storytelling and featuring large, reusable stickers, Kids can add fun speech bubbles and character stickers to every panel – and use even more extra stickers on other creative endeavours.Create your own graphic novel with Disney Stitch themed stickers:*EASY TO USE: Includes more than 250 large, reusable stickers, perfect for small hands*READ AND CREATE: Fill in the book’s many graphic novel-style panels with character and speech bubble stickers – anywhere and everywhere!*DEVELOPS KEY CREATIVE SKILLS: Encourage the development of storytelling skills in kids aged 3-5, enabling young creators to explore their creativityThis unique format allows children to create their own comic strips wi

How can you create a successful brand? What makes a great entrepreneur? And why do some firms fail while others prosper?Part of DK’s indispensable Big Ideas series, this fully revised and updated new edition of The Business Book answers these questions and many more. The perfect introduction to the subject, it explores and explains everything from competition-based theory and critical-path analysis to market-mapping and the MABA matrix through a combination of easy-to-follow explanations, innovative graphics, and intriguing quotes.This fascinating new edition features:More than 90 of the most important ideas, events, and milestones in the field of business, business strategy, and management – from benchmarking and “Big Data” to Kaizen and cash flowSimple explanations, bold infographics and step-by-step diagrams that untangle knotty concepts, and witty illustrationsKey quotes from major figures from business history – from Andrew Carnegie to Warren BuffetEight pages of brand-new content

How do we map the ocean floor? Why do earthquakes strike some places more than others? In what ways does a city’s layout reflect its politics?Part of DK’s indispensable Big Ideas series, The Geography Book answers these questions and many more.The perfect introduction to the subject, it explores and explains the key geophysical and atmospheric processes that have shaped Earth’s geology, climate, and ecosystems, and the numerous ways in which they have shaped our lives, and we have shaped them in return – for better or worse. Combining easy-to-follow explanations, innovative graphics, and intriguing quotes, it covers everything from geological mapping and the water cycle to climate change and population demographics.This fascinating book includes:*More than 90 of the most important ideas, theories, and milestones in the field of geography – covering physical geography, human geography, environmental geography, and practical geography*Simple explanations, bold infographics and step-by-st

A highly detailed gift book complete with an informative and engaging introduction to pirates, made in collaboration with Royal Museums Greenwich. Learn all about what it was like to be a pirate and create your own scene with a press-out treasure island!How did you become a pirate? What was it like to live on a pirate ship? Were there any female pirates? And would you really have to walk the plank?Find out the answers to these questions and more in this fact-filled book created in collaboration with Royal Museums Greenwich. Then turn to the back of the book to press out and assemble the pieces to make your very own treasure island scene!An interactive introduction to excite young history enthusiasts:*Beautifully detailed illustrations: Stunning seafaring scenes that bring the past to life in gorgeous detail, fully illustrated by Waterstones Book Prize shortlisted illustrator Sally Agar.*Made with the experts: Created in collaboration with the Royal Museums Greenwich to bring this histo

Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Chemistry is the perfect introduction for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge.This book covers the core concepts of chemistry in a fresh and accessible way – from the structure of an atom and the 118 elements of the periodic table, to combustion and explosive reactions. Using simple diagrams and precise explanations, each pared-back entry explains concepts clearly and concisely.Whether you are studying chemistry 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 of chemistry quickly and easily.

Explore and understand the key ideas and movements in anthropology—the study of human societies and cultures and how they work.What does it mean to be human? Why do we have rituals? How do family structures differ around the world, and why? The Anthropology Book answers questions like these and many, many more. Applying the Big Ideas series’ combination of authoritative, accessible text and bold graphics, The Anthropology Book introduces key concepts from different branches of the subject, such as cultural anthropology, ethnography, and biological anthropology, and explains how they have developed over the past century. The book explores the origins of human life and cultures, and how societies develop traditions, laws, and languages. Profiling renowned anthropologists, such as Claude Levi-Strauss and Margaret Mead, and covering topics as diverse as biology, medicine, war, sexuality, family roles, and kinship, The Anthropology Book is a fascinating, accessible introduction to the core

DK’s best-selling illustrated encyclopedia series explores the fantastical world of myths and legends. Discover stories from myth and legend as you've never seen them before through incredibly detailed 3D illustrations in this encyclopedia for children aged 9+. Knowledge Encyclopedia’s clear explanations, illustrations, photographs and 3D images will engage children in complex subjects.Find yourself transported to a realm of myth and legend with this perfect gift for anyone who loves stories of gods, monsters and heroes. This all-encompassing myth encyclopedia for kids offers:An impressive collection of facts, charts, timelines and illustrations. A visual approach using illustrations, photographs and extremely detailed 3D CGI images.Clear explanations and retellings of different myths and legends from around the world. Children can explore mythology in a new and exciting way through spectacular computer-generated images of key heroes, gods, monsters and locations. This new book in the

A bumper book for little learners that’s bursting with facts about the animal kingdomThis exciting introduction to animals is brimming with facts about the diverse wildlife that inhabits our extraordinary planet.From peacocks and frogs to sharks and dogs, this book is a perfect companion for young, curious minds that are eager to learn all about different animals and where they live.Delve into the world of these majestic creatures and learn about their diets, habits, and our own connection to the animal kingdom. Through this engaging visual guide, children will not only gain knowledge about the animals that coexist with us on Earth, but also understand the importance of protecting the rich biodiversity that surrounds us.Filled with fun facts and colourful illustrations, My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals will feed your imagination and quench your thirst for knowledge.

A bumper book for little learners bursting with fantastic facts and super scientific ideas.This beginners’ book introduces children to the science all around us.From how a plant makes seeds, and how a caterpillar turns into a butterfly, to how we use friction to warm our hands, and how gravity holds us on the Earth, this book has it covered.Investigate the energy of light and sound, examine the power of electricity and magnets, and inspect the makeup of glass. Then study the strength of plastic and how it can be recycled and reused. Next launch into space and explore the planets of the Solar System and discover why we float in space.Perfect for children aged 5-9, this book is a fun and accessible introduction to key topics of scientific study and is the ideal companion to support them with their learning. Covering many topics studied at school, this is the perfect starting point to encourage a life-long love of learning.

This beginners' book introduces children to the science all around us. From how a plant makes seeds, and how a caterpillar turns into a butterfly, to how we use friction to warm our hands, and how gravity holds us on the Earth, this book has it covered.Investigate the energy of light and sound, examine the power of electricity and magnets, and inspect the makeup of glass. Then study the strength of plastic and how it can be recycled and reused. Next launch into space and explore the planets of the solar system and discover why we float in space. Perfect for children ages 5-9, this book is a fun and accessible introduction to key topics of scientific study and is the ideal companion to support them with their learning. Covering many topics studied at school, this is the perfect starting point to encourage a life-long love of learning.

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about a pilot's day with this fun-filled non-fiction reader carefully levelled to help children progress. DK Super Readers Level 1: Pilot will help kids learn about a pilot's important work and includes fun facts and a quiz to support development. It is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of non-fiction: travelling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital non-fiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by: Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.Building knowledge while progressing key Years 1 to 3 reading skills.Developing subject vocabulary on topics

Laugh while you learn with animals with attitude! Make reading your superpower with our non-fiction DK Super Readers!Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about dinosaurs, with this fun-filled non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Photos amaze and explain and playful illustrations keep humor at the forefront. The combination of high interest information, levelled text and lots of laughs will appeal to even the most reluctant readers. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to learn about a dinosaur that is more ditzy than deadly! The content is all real, the dinosaur is all attitude!