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Ideal for anyone who wants to learn English to native-speaker standard and prepare for major English exams including IELTS, TOEIC, and TOEFL, this fun and engaging visual guide to the most common and useful English idioms and phrases will help you understand and remember English idiomatic expressions and their meanings, making your English more fluent and natural.English for Everyone: English Idioms combines an innovative visual teaching method with the best of DK design to make one of the most difficult aspects of learning English as a foreign language incredibly easy. Hundreds of expressions are presented in context, with crystal-clear definitions and attractive illustrations that show each idiom's literal and idiomatic meaning. The book also covers English collocations and commonly confused words, helping you avoid the kind of mistakes that native English speakers would never make. Each teaching module is followed by tightly focused practice exercises to help you remember what you h

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

Set sail for a new adventure with Moana in Disney's Moana 2 with this sticker-packed book!Celebrate the sequel to the Oscar-nominated movie Moana with this ultimate sticker book, featuring beautiful images and artwork. Enjoy more than 100 stickers, fun facts about all the lovable characters, and relive the exciting story of the latest Disney film. Walt Disney Animation Studios' epic animated musical Moana 2 takes audiences on an expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she's ever faced. Directed by Dave Derrick Jr. with music by Grammy(R) winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa'i, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina, Moana 2 opens in theaters on Nov. 27, 2024.Lively stickering activities on every page will keep kids engaged for hours,

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the world's fastest animals with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Pre-Level: Fast Animals will introduce kids to a parade of speedy animals--from the sprinting cheetah to a shrimp making a speedy catch of its dinner--and 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 key Grades Pre-K and K reading sk

Silver award winner in the MadeForMums Awards 2017 children's books series category. DKfindout! Stone Age takes kids back in time to discover what life was like in the Stone Ages. The most popular topic on www.dkfindout.com, Stone Ages was added to the national curriculum in 2014.With beautiful photography, lively illustrations, and key curriculum information, the DKfindout! series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts - and keep them coming back for more! For any kid that can't get enough of Stone Age facts, DKfindout! Stone Age is packed with up-to-date information, fun quizzes and incredible images of every aspect of Stone Age life. Discover what Stone Age people wore, sample some of their favourite foods and spot the Stone Age animal. DKfindout! Stone Age will surprise and delight young readers.

Discover the incredible stories of women throughout history in this hilarious graphic novel that brings the dead famous to life.Welcome to Corpse Talk, the chat show with a difference - all of the gue

Become a science superstar with this handy guide to essential topics including matter, energy, and animals. Discover the secrets of the animal kingdom, learn the method behind chemical mixtures and ab

Help your child master Spanish vocabulary - five words at a time! Learn 1000 Spanish words over a year with this Spanish workbook for beginners! It's an essential vocabulary builder for young children who are starting to learn their first Spanish words. Discover the perfect introduction to Spanish for children aged 6-9. It's the ultimate Spanish lesson for kids! It includes:- Beautifully illustrated scenes that teach and test five words at a time.New vocabulary is practised again at the end of each week in two pages of exercises- Clever flaps on the jacket that cover the scene so your child can practise what they have just learned- Uses the effective rote-learning method to teach new vocabulary- Teaches a range of nouns and verbs that are useful in everyday life; audio is available online and via a handy app to help with pronunciationThis unique Spanish teaching guide contains everything your child needs to acquire a firm grasp of the Spanish language in a fun and interactive way! Each

Help your child master French vocabulary - five words at a time! Learn 1000 French words over a year with this French workbook for beginners! It's an essential vocabulary builder for young children who are starting to learn their first French words. Discover the perfect introduction to French for children aged 6-9. It's the ultimate French lesson for kids! It includes:- Beautifully illustrated scenes that teach and test five words at a time.New vocabulary is practised again at the end of each week in two pages of exercises- Clever flaps on the jacket that cover the scene so your child can practise what they have just learned- Uses the effective rote-learning method to teach new vocabulary- Teaches a range of nouns and verbs that are useful in everyday life; audio is available online and via a handy app to help with pronunciationThis unique French teaching guide contains everything your child needs to acquire a firm grasp of the French language in a fun and interactive way! Each week, 2

Help your child master Italian vocabulary - five words at a time! Learn 1000 Italian words over a year with this Italian workbook for beginners! It's an essential vocabulary builder for young children who are starting to learn their first Italian words. Discover the perfect introduction to Italian for children aged 6-9. It's the ultimate Italian lesson book for kids! It includes:- Beautifully illustrated scenes that teach and test five words at a time.New vocabulary is practised again at the end of each week in two pages of exercises- Clever flaps on the jacket that cover the scene so your child can practise what they have just learned- Uses the effective rote-learning method to teach new vocabulary- Teaches a range of nouns and verbs that are useful in everyday life; audio is available online and via a handy app to help with pronunciationLearning a foreign language is one of the best ways to develop your child's cognitive and language abilities. What's more, children gain insight into

Help your child master German vocabulary - five words at a time! Learn 1000 German words over a year with this German workbook for beginners! It's an essential vocabulary builder for young children who are starting to learn their first German words. Discover the perfect introduction to German for children aged 6-9. It's the ultimate German lesson for kids! It includes:- Beautifully illustrated scenes that teach and test five words at a time.New vocabulary is practised again at the end of each week in two pages of exercises- Clever flaps on the jacket that cover the scene so your child can practise what they have just learned- Uses the effective rote-learning method to teach new vocabulary- Teaches a range of nouns and verbs that are useful in everyday life; audio is available online and via a handy app to help with pronunciationThis unique German teaching guide contains everything your child needs to acquire a firm grasp of the German language in a fun and interactive way! Each week, 2

Learn more than 1,000 of the most common and useful English phrasal verbs using the effective English for Everyone visual method. Phrasal verbs (two- or three-part verbs such as "put off", "put on", "

Get the facts about how our planet's climate is changing and what the consequences will be. This essential guide explores Earth's climate, past and present, giving you the facts and figures behind one of today's most urgent issues, and investigates what we can all do to make a difference. Eyewitness Climate Change explains why human activities are making the planet heat up--and how we know for sure that this is the case. The book explores the effects of the changing climate, from more frequent hurricanes and wildfires to melting ice caps and rising sea levels. It shows how scientists predict how the climate will change in the future and what actions we can all take to combat climate change. Stunning photographs offer a unique eyewitness view of the dramatic changes that are affecting the weather, the environment, and the way we lead our lives. With a groundbreaking visual approach and clear, child-friendly text, Eyewitness books have been trusted favorites of parents, teachers, and sch

Since the dawn of humankind, people have looked upward to the heavens and tried to understand them. This encyclopedia takes you on an expedition through time and space to discover our place in the uni

Discover two cities for the price of one.Whether you want to take a dip in mineral-rich thermal baths, step back in time on the cobbled streets of Castle Hill or enjoy cheap drinks in the city's ruin

Travel back in time with the latest instalment in the bestselling Big Ideas series, in a brand new portable format. The Little Book of History charts world history from the dawn of civilisation to the

Silver award winner in the MadeForMums Awards 2017 children's books series category. DKfindout! Ancient Egypt takes kids back in time to discover what life was like in Ancient Egypt. With beautiful ph

Silver award winner in the MadeForMums Awards 2017 children's books series category. DKfindout! Pirates takes kids back in time to discover the truth behind the myth. With beautiful photography, livel

DKfindout! Ancient Rome takes kids back in time to discover what life was like in Ancient Rome. With beautiful photography, lively illustrations, and key curriculum information, the DKfindout! series

By alternating between intense bursts of exercise and less-intense periods of activity, the body burns more calories - even after working out - in less time compared to traditional forms of exercise.

Discover the wonderful world of trees through fun quizzes! This amazing book welcomes you to the plant kingdom where you can meet more than 100 species of trees, ranging from the mighty Californian redwood to the ancient banyan tree. Stunning pictures and fast facts will allow you to grasp a wealth of knowledge in a fun way. Each tree is displayed in beautiful detail, surrounded by quiz-style questions. Turn the page to find the answers, contained in a handy dataset of essential information--size, location, and distinguishing features alongside close-up pictures of the bark, leaves, and fruit. You'll be recognizing sycamore from silver birch, aspen from ash, and peach from plum in no time. Discover the unique qualities of each tree, together with how it is used in art, industry, architecture, and science. You can use the book to test your own knowledge, or how about using it as the basis of a quiz with a friend? Quiz Yourself Clever! Trees of the World is packed with information on the

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about mummies and what they are with this engaging nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress. DK Super Readers Level 4: Secrets of the Mummies will introduce kids to mummies from all around the world--including facts about Egyptian, Inca, and Sicilian mummies--and 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 key Grades 4 and 5 reading skills.Develop

More than 150 spectacular illustrated timelines show how science changed the world one discovery at a time.Timelines of Science takes you on an astonishing voyage through time to witness every great breakthrough in the history of science. Each topic is beautifully realized as an illustrated, two-page timeline showcasing the discoveries, disasters, and eureka moments that gave rise to every modern science from astronomy to zoology. Find out why the fruitless search for a potion of eternal life led to the birth of modern chemistry. See how the invention of magnifying lenses opened new windows into the cosmos and microcosmos. And learn how happy accidents led to the lucky discovery of antibiotics, X-rays, electricity, pulsars, and even the big bang. Timelines of Science is not just about science – it’s also a book about human endeavor. The stories of discovery are told through the lives of extraordinary people who often dared to challenge conventional wisdom in their trailblazing pursuit

From the team behind the bestselling book, The Happy Pumpkin, comes a new winter wonderland adventure for Christmas! Travel to the North Pole and meet the grumpiest reindeer there ever was, who needs a little help learning about the happiness that can come from making friends.It’s the most wonderful time of the year―but not for one grumpy reindeer! He huffs and puffs and scares all the other reindeer off. But when Santa asks him for his help, the grumpy reindeer soon realizes that sometimes being on your own isn’t fun after all! A magical, heartwarming book about making room for others and the power behind choosing to be kind. Little ones will begin to understand that while everyone should have a shoulder to lean on, sometimes we need to show kindness in order to get it back. Featuring the most festive illustrations, adults and children will love to read aloud and follow the story of this reindeer to see if his frown does ever turn upside down!

Discover how we got to where we are, in this multidisciplinary approach to 13.8 billion years of human and cosmic history.With the Big Bang as its starting point, Big History places humans in the contextof our Universe, revealing how and why we got to where we are today. From the formation of our Universe and the dawn of time to the present day, a series of major events has changed the nature and course of life on the planet we call home. With trademark clarity – and the support of the Big History Institute –DK unites ideas and concepts of multiple disciplines, from physics to sociology, to create a visual account of 13.8 billion years of history. By taking us right back to our origins in the stars, and exploring how a unique series of events led to and then impacted human existence, Big History gives us a deeper understanding of the world we live in now.

From sporting heroes and inspired goals to defensive strategies and the offside rule, this is the ultimate guide to the world's greatest sport. Visit Planet Soccer - everything you need to know about the clubs, the fans, the rituals, the stats, and the results worldwide is here. Eye-catching step-by-step artworks and jargon-free text profile the roles of players, equipment, team formations, strategies, and individual skills, while maps, quotes, and statistics give you all of the key facts on national teams, famous club sides, and iconic players, as well as the greatest competitions around the world. Published in time for the UEFA Euro 2020, The Soccer Book also reveals the story behind the game - from the history of the sport to the results of tournaments in the 2018-19 season.