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Ideal for home learning, this simple and inspirational book has everything you need to get to grips with grammar and punctuation, and master essential reading and writing skills.Need help telling your adjectives from your adverbs? Struggling to work out what that poem is really about, or where to begin with your essay? Using short, straightforward explanations and clear graphics to shed light on the trickiest of topics, this is the perfect guide to understanding and using the English language.Illustrated examples make daunting grammar accessible and fun, and help develop an understanding that can be applied to school studies. Annotated texts complement concise, practical guidance to support students in developing sound analytical and writing skills. The carefully selected reading recommendations will inspire reading for pleasure, while clear links between topics will ensure that students not only understand language techniques but know how to apply them effectively.How to be Good at En

Let your child’s imagination run wild in this very busy, search-and-find board book―follow fun characters, spot and count animals in different habitats around the world, and have an exciting, I-spy adventure! From a noisy farmyard and an action-packed African safari, to icy Arctic waters and a colorful coral reef, little ones build their vocabulary by visiting incredible habitats, searching through the busy scenes, then pointing to and naming all sorts of incredible animals and interesting objects. They join Ms. Munn and her class of excitable school children as they take a trip around the world meeting incredible animals with their clumsy tour guide, Ted. There’s sporty Sophie who can’t sit still, twins Zara and Zane who are the class pranksters, and Frankie who is frightened of… well, every animal he meets! Little ones count mischievous monkeys, fabulous fish, jazzy zebras, and more. Plus there’s spectacular scenery to admire, favorite toys to find, and Tilly the class teddy bear is

Discover the Earth’s most explosive volcanoes and what an earthquake feels like with this picture-led guide exploring the hot spots of the world. This book tells you everything you need to know about the Earth’s most extraordinary natural forces – from active volcanoes, including Kilauea in Hawaii and Etna in Italy, to devastating earthquakes that have hit San Francisco and Japan. Discover how the eruption of Mount Vesuvius devastated the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, but left in its wake remarkably preserved treasures. Find out, too, how dogs can search for survivors in the aftermath of a huge quake. Eyewitness Volcano & Earthquake explores how tectonic plates collide, what causes magma to escape from deep inside Earth, and why eruptions affect our weather. Learn how scientists predict and measure the magnitude of earthquakes, and find out what a volcanologist does. Packed with striking full-color photographs and illustrations of lava flows, pyroclastic clouds, rocks and precious

Discover the Earth’s most explosive volcanoes and what an earthquake feels like with this picture-led guide exploring the hot spots of the world.This book tells you everything you need to know about the Earth’s most extraordinary natural forces – from active volcanoes, including Kilauea in Hawaii and Etna in Italy, to devastating earthquakes that have hit San Francisco and Japan. Discover how the eruption of Mount Vesuvius devastated the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, but left in its wake remarkably preserved treasures. Find out, too, how dogs can search for survivors in the aftermath of a huge quake.Eyewitness Volcano & Earthquake explores how tectonic plates collide, what causes magma to escape from deep inside Earth, and why eruptions affect our weather. Learn how scientists predict and measure the magnitude of earthquakes, and find out what a volcanologist does. Packed with striking full-color photographs and illustrations of lava flows, pyroclastic clouds, rocks and precious s

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.

An updated edition of DK's \"BIg Ideas\" guide to the world of cinemaDoes Chinatown subvert the film noir genre? What is the effect of Pulp Fiction's episodic plot? How do multiple points of view undermine notions of reality in Rashomon? Learn the answer to these questions and more with The Movie Book, the ultimate guide to the greatest movies ever to grace the silver screen.Part of DK's bestselling Big Ideas series, The Movie Book chronicles the history of cinema, from the golden age of black-and-white films to international art-house and 21st-century sci-fi. The key themes and big ideas behind more than 100 of the world's most celebrated cinematic gems are explored in authoritative and engaging text.Beginning with the iconic A Trip to the Moon (1902), immerse yourself in the world of film, from The Wizard of Oz (1939), Vertigo (1958), and Jaws (1975) to Spirited Away (2006), Slumdog Millionaire (2008) and Parasite (2019). Discover everything about your favourite movies, as well as ce

A book that helps toddlers adjust to using the potty in a fun and comfortable way. A charming and entertaining board book that helps toddlers adjust to using the potty in a fun and relatable way. Meet twins Johnny and Jasmine. It's time they started to try and use a potty and to wear pants. They HAVE pants, but Johnny just puts his on Teddy while Jasmine uses her potty as a slide for her toys! Follow along with the funny story as Johnny and Jasmine go through the ups and downs of their potty training journey, from getting comfortable with a potty, to positive reinforcement, hygiene, and understanding that accidents happen. Packed with handy tips and charming illustrations, Time To Use The Potty is the perfect way to introduce toilet training to your little one. Potty training has never been so easy - or so much fun!

The simplest guide to astronomy and stargazing!Grasping astronomy has never been easier. The awe of the night sky will soon turn into knowledge of the constellations, planets, and astrological phenomena!Bold graphics and easy-to-understand text make this visual guide the perfect introduction to astronomy and stargazing for those who have little time but a big thirst for knowledge. Inside you'll find:- Simple, easy-to-understand graphics that help to explain astronomy, space, and the night sky in a clear, visual way- The latest astronomical information on black holes, gravitational waves, the origin of the Universe, and the planets of the Solar System- User-friendly star-charts that guide you through the sky using brighter stars as "signposts" to locate harder-to-see objects- Essential advice on the practicalities of stargazing - from observing with the naked eye to using telescopesEach pared-back entry covers the essentials more clearly than ever before.

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", "

This book empowers children by providing an affirmation for every single day of the year from January 1 to December 31.I am strong. I am brave. I can handle anything. Using the power of positive think

Little ones will love using their fingers to follow the glittery, bumpy shiny trails in DK's Follow the Trail Minibeasts.Help your toddler learn as they explore the lives of the butterflies, ladybirds

The amazing slime recipes in this book are sometimes gross, sometimes sparkly, sometimes smelly, but ALWAYS loads of fun. More than 30 innovative recipes, using inexpensive, accessible, and safe ingre

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 A

Little ones will love using their fingers to follow the glittery, bumpy shiny trails in DK's Follow The Trail Wild Animals. This tactile board book is packed with colourful illustrations to help encou

Stir up some sticky slime, build a Solar System with rubber bands, power a speed boat using soap, and construct an erupting volcano, all with Home Lab, exciting experiments for budding scientists. Inc

Sophie has a treat to share with her friend Josephine the Mouse. But where is Josephine? Is she in the toy box? Or is she in the park? This book lets little ones can help Sophie the Giraffe search for

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

Boost your reading skills with Marvel’s Avengers on their world-saving journey in this fun-filled Level 3 reader, carefully levelled to help children progress in their reading ability.Join the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes as they battle villains and protect the world – and power up your reading skills at the same time!Packed with fun facts, exciting colour images, simple vocabulary and a fun quiz, this Level 3 reader will engage young Marvel Super Hero fans and help them build confidence in reading.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 popular topics, including Super Heroes and other pop culture icons.*Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been levelled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, nature,

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

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

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

Become an eyewitness to the high-flying world of aircraft and the history of flight. This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour of incredible flying machines. Children can learn all about the history and science of humanity's most incredible feat: flying! Find out about how technology made flight possible, which tools pilots use, and how taking to the skies has shaped human history.Throughout the pages of this children’s guide to aviation, you can expect to find: - A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and a new “eyewitness” feature. - A visual tour through the topic combined with bite-sized text. - Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field.Eyewitness Flight gives a detailed overview of all things aircraft for kids aged 9+, including helicopters, gliders, zeppelins, monoplanes, biplanes, and even triplanes. Using full-colour photographs of different types of aviation, including an aircraft from Leonardo da Vinci's wing machines to jet airliner

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

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

A fun way to learn about trees from all over the world!Discover the wonderful world of trees This amazing deck of cards welcomes you to the plant kingdom, where you can meet more than 150 species of trees, ranging from the mighty Californian redwood to the ancient banyan tree. Stunning pictures and fast facts enable you to grasp a wealth of knowledge in a fun way. Each card contains snappy and accessible information, displaying each tree in beautiful detail. The front of the card shows the tree with a clue of what it is. The back reveals the answer, plus a dataset about the tree: its size, location, and distinguishing features alongside close-up pictures of the bark, leaves, and fruit. You can use the cards to test your own knowledge; or how about using them to play a guessing game, quiz, or a competitive comparison game with a friend? Our World in Pictures: Trees of the World Flash Cards is packed with information on the world’s most amazing trees―from those that feed us to others th

Discover the wonders of our rocky planet!This amazing deck of cards welcomes you to Earth's extraordinary minerals and gems, from sparkling emeralds to igneous rocks formed deep inside the Earth’s molten core. Stunning pictures and fast facts enable you to grasp a wealth of knowledge in a fun way. Each card contains snappy and accessible information, displaying each rock or mineral in dazzling detail. The front of the card shows the rock with a clue of what it is. The back reveals the answer, plus a dataset of essential information, ensuring you can recognize sedimentary from sandstone, metamorphic from marble, and pyrite from pearl. You’ll discover the unique qualities of each material, together with how it is used in art, industry, architecture, and science. You can use the cards to test your own knowledge, or how about using them to play a guessing game, quiz, or competitive comparison game with a friend? Our World in Pictures: Rocks & Minerals Flash Cards are packed with informat

Trace India’s journey through its space program, from its early skywatchers, the myths and legends, and the dreamers in a newly independent country, to the visionaries who continue to inspire generations to look towards the stars.In 1947, a newly independent India struggled to manage its new borders, limited resources, and a burgeoning population. Almost instinctively, its leaders turned towards the skies, looking up and beyond to see how they could use technology and space to help their people. This wasn’t a new endeavour, however. Skywatchers in ancient India had always looked towards the stars, mapping them, giving them names, and building myths. So, new India turned towards the stars once again - using satellites to help with agriculture, forecast weather, and build better communication. Today, India’s space program has morphed into something larger. The country looks towards the stars―not to sustain itself, but to explore, to reach the final frontier, and to take its own place amo

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 hunt. 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. Eyewitness Cat introduces a much-loved pet alongside its wild family members in the animal kingdom. 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. Part of DK’s best-selling Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seeke

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 hunt. 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.Eyewitness Cat introduces a much-loved pet alongside its wild family members in the animal kingdom. 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.Part of DK’s best-selling Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers

Imagine if you could travel back in time and walk the streets of the past. Where would you go first? Incredible History turns back time to reveal realistic reconstructions of the most incredible locations and exciting moments in history. You’ll feel the roar of the crowd in the Roman Colosseum, walk the ramparts of the Great Wall of China, and ride the first railways. Each story begins with an archaeological site or artifact. You’ll learn when and how it was discovered, and what it teaches us about how the people who lived at the site might have spent their days. Then, you’ll see the location recreated in jaw-dropping 3D detail. Using archaeological evidence, the people and places of the past will be brought back to life before your very eyes. With each page packed with fantastic facts and extraordinary pictures, Incredible History brings together the best parts of history and archaeology to recreate the entire history of the world.

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

Some subjects are too interesting to be left at school! Carry on your love of geography and Earth sciences at home with Weather - an activity-packed exploration of weather and how it affects our world, including climate change. Divided into sections, the book starts with fast facts on topics including the atmosphere, the Sun, wind, the water cycle, climate change, and forecasting; and the book ends with charts of climate zones and weather record breakers. Using this information, you can complete the puzzles in the main part of the book, plus there are hands-on activities such as making an anemometer to measure wind speed and a rain gauge to measure rainfall.Finally, test your new-found knowledge with the quick quizzes (with answers supplied, but no peeking!). You can keep track of your achievements throughout with a star-chart to fill in every time you finish a page. Note to parents: The Eyewitness Project Book series is devised and written with the expert advice of educational and rea

Some subjects are too interesting to be left at school! Carry on your love of geography at home with Earth - an activity-packed exploration of our planet and the forces that shape it. Divided into sections, the book starts with fast facts on topics including rocks and minerals, oceans, climate, and volcanoes; and the book ends with charts of Earth facts and record breakers. Using this information, you can complete the puzzles in the main part of the book, plus there are hands-on activities such as rock collecting and weather watching.Finally, test your new-found knowledge with the quick quizzes (with answers supplied, but no peeking!). You can keep track of your achievements throughout with a star-chart to fill in every time you finish a page. Note to parents: The Eyewitness Project Book series is devised and written with the expert advice of educational and reading consultants and is designed to appeal to children aged 8 years and up.First published in 2007-2009, this series has been

Some subjects are too interesting to be left at school! Carry on your love of science and anatomy at home with Human Body - an activity-packed exploration of how our bodies work. Divided into sections, the book starts with fast facts on topics including the skeleton, muscles, brain, sense, heart, and digestion; and the book ends with charts of body organ facts and record breakers. Using this information, you can complete the puzzles in the main part of the book, plus there are hands-on activities such as watching your muscles work, testing your reflexes, and seeing how two eyes work together.Finally, test your new-found knowledge with the quick quizzes (with answers supplied, but no peeking!). You can keep track of your achievements throughout with a star-chart to fill in every time you finish a page. Note to parents: The Eyewitness Project Book series is devised and written with the expert advice of educational and reading consultants and is designed to appeal to children aged 8 years

Some subjects are too interesting to be left at school! Carry on your love of science at home with Stars & Planets - an activity-packed exploration of space and astronomy. Divided into sections, the book starts with fast facts on topics including stars, galaxies, planets, the Solar System, the Universe, and space travel; and the book ends with charts of Solar System facts and space record breakers. Using this information, you can complete the puzzles in the main part of the book, plus there are hands-on activities such as drawing your own scale model of the Solar System and creating a lunar eclipse.Finally, test your new-found knowledge with the quick quizzes (with answers supplied, but no peeking!). You can keep track of your achievements throughout with a star-chart to fill in every time you finish a page. Note to parents: The Eyewitness Project Book series is devised and written with the expert advice of educational and reading consultants and is designed to appeal to children a

Find out how to use your birth horoscope to enhance and transform every area of your life. In Astrology, you'll see how to cast and read your own birth chart; how to interpret the zodiac signs, the su

Expand and explore your vocabulary. Discover a whole new vocabulary and never be lost for words again, with this comprehensive and detailed illustrated children's thesaurus, with synonyms and antonyms for more than four thousand main entries. This beautifully illustrated thesaurus for kids aged 9 years old and older is packed with:- A comprehensive, illustrated thesaurus created specifically for young readers and writers- Authoritative content from Collins is given the DK treatment to make the pages lively and the words meaningful for children- Fun and fresh illustrated "word features" to explore and expand on vocabularyThis colourful and insightful thesaurus contains more than four thousand entries, where each entry is supported by a definition and example sentence to help boost a child's confidence in using and choosing words.An imaginative mix of photography and illustration gives the book great visual appeal and is the perfect book for children who enjoy words; or who need a little

Features modern recipes, with ancient grains. This title intends to satisfy your appetite for tasty, versatile and healthy grains, with over 150 fresh and exciting recipes, many of which are gluten-fr

A fun-filled guide to the characters and world of Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story – featuring characters from all five Toy Story films!Step into Andy’s toy box and rewind 30 years of cinematic history. This essential Toy Story character guide features everyone from Buzz, Woody, Jessie and Bullseye to Emperor Zurg and Wheezy, and takes young fans on an unforgettable journey through every beloved Toy Story film, including Toy Story 5, in a beautiful book to keep and treasure.Discover fascinating facts about your favourite toys, old and new, and their adventures, friendships, and homes:*Learn all about your favourite Toy Story characters from every movie, with character profiles, fact files and fun trivia.*Bursting with bright images, a playful design, and easy-to-read facts, this book is perfect for Toy Story fans young and old.*Beautiful details, including sprayed edges and a deluxe finish, make this a gift to cherish for fans of the popular Disney and Pixar franchise.Whether you’re a long

Take a step – if you dare – into the shadows, and discover the blood-curdling history of horror across the world in this gruesomely illustrated title.A History of Horror, Fear and the Uncanny explores the dark and eerie landscapes of horror down the centuries – from prehistoric death rituals to modern interpretations in art, literature, and film.In this petrifying book, you will find:*A complete global history of the subject – from ancient visions of the Underworld and horror in fairytales to Gothic horror and “creepypasta” tales*More than 350 stunning full-colour images combined with engaging and accessible text*Profiles of infamous supernatural creatures – from ghosts and demons to banshees and changelings, and from Grendel to Baba Yaga and the Morrigan to the Golem*Profiles of the scariest books and films of all time – from novels by Edgar Allan Poe, Bram Stoker, and Stephen King to movies like The Exorcist, The Shining, and Alien…in a stunning, giftable package with a specially com