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The ideal first book to introduce opposites to toddlers, My First Opposites is packed with colourful images to help build the foundation of early learning. With colourful, bright pictures of lots of d

Learn how to draw with charcoal, pen, and pastel with step-by-step workshops from professional artists. Artist's Drawing Techniques is your guide to every aspect of drawing, from choosing a subject to

Get the answers to hundreds of financial questions with How Money Works, including how to invest for the future, how to maximise your income, how financial markets work, and how governments control mo

Discover how to keep your garden in the best of health. Ideal for first-time gardeners, Grow Pests & Diseases contains everything you need to know to prevent and treat a wide range of plant pests, diseases, disorders, and more. Far more than a simple list of treatments, this book shows you how to keep plants in top condition, recognise the signs of ill-health, and decide whether or not intervention is needed, while the fully illustrated ailment directory is organised by symptom and plant type for quick and easy identification.Packed with practical, jargon-free know-how, this easy-to-use guide has everything you need to know to help your garden Grow.

Explore the key milestones in the field of politics broken down clearly and simply with The Politics Book.This overview guide is brilliant for novices looking to learn more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge of politics.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy-to-follow format. The Politics Book brings a fresh, vibrant take on the topic, breaking it down visually through images and diagrams.This book will broaden your understanding of politics with:Knotty theories and shedding light on abstract conceptsFacts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core conceptsA visual approach to big subjects with illustrations and graphics throughoutEasy-to-follow text making topics accessible for people at any level of understandingDiscover everything from the origins of democracy to Machiavelli's cunning statecraft, and from Rousseau's “social contract” to Marxist communism, the dawn of populism, and identity politic

Watch out for some wild weather! Make reading your superpower with DK's beautiful, leveled nonfiction. Use your reading superpowers to learn all about volcanoes from where they start to what happens when they erupt, famous eruptions, how we can learn about them and even make a model of one - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Eruption! The Story of Volcanoes is a beautifully designed reader all about these dramatic natural features of our world. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out how volcanoes are formed; the damage - and the good - they do; where the best places are to see an eruption; and how to build their own model volcano.

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, Botany 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, Botany is a fresh and engaging introduction to the mysterious inner workings of the plant world.

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.

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.

A self-study English grammar guide using innovative visual learning methods to make even the trickiest points easy to understand, for the approximately 1 million adults in the United States learning English as a second language.Suitable for English-language learners of all levels, from beginner to advanced, and even experienced English speakers looking for a reminder of key language points,English for Everyone: Grammar Guide is an intuitive way to study English grammar. Clear illustrations put learning points in context and make them easy to remember, and simple graphics and annotated sample sentences break down grammar constructions, making even difficult points easy to follow.English for Everyone: Grammar Guide covers the skills and topics needed for the major global English-language exams, including TOEFL, and is the perfect companion to the English for Everyone course and practice books.Series Overview: English for Everyone series teaches all levels of English, from beginner to adv

Get close to nature with this outdoor project book for kids.This is the perfect gift for adventurous children, as they play their way through 40 crafts and games to be done outside.You don’t need to l

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 the hidden meaning of stars in this first introduction to astrology for children. Secrets of Astrology tells you all you want to know about astrology, from the meaning of zodiac signs, to h

From reproduction to respiration and from enzymes to ecosystems, this guide makes complex topics easy to grasp at a glance. Perfect support for home and school learning.Each topic is fully illustrated

This book introduces children ages 7-9 to the amazing science of DNA, genetics, and what makes you you.It’s inside every living plant and animal, from the tiniest seed to the person standing next to y

Would you like to explore Santa's workshop? Meet the busy elves and a Christmas reindeer, see the sleigh loaded with presents, and join in the festive fun!With playful rhymes to read aloud to little o

Want to know your Brachiosauras from your Supersauras? Or have you always wondered what a dinosaur ate? Then discover those answers and more in Dinosaur A to Z. This amazing alphabetical dinosaur para

DK's Visual Guide to Grammar and Punctuation is a clear, precise, and comprehensive book that will give a child the tools to build confidence in grammar, reading, writing, and comprehension. Supportin

What would Harry do?Famously charming, fabulously dressed, and unapologetically himself―there are so many reasons to want to be more Harry Styles. This book will show you how to channel this once-in-a-generation pop icon.Following his stratospheric levels of fame as a member of One Direction, Harry has carved out his own unique path in the industry as a solo artist, actor, and fashion icon. Harry’s approach to life, career, music, relationships, and style is inspirational to anyone who wants to subvert expectations, be authentically themselves, and treat people with kindnessBe More Harry Styles is the perfect gift for Harry Styles fans.

From tiny insects to sleek great white sharks and majestic elephants, this book invites you to explore the animal kingdom up close--from head to toe.Whether you're interested in specific animal groups

Discover all there is to know about human anatomy in DK's latest concise visual guide to the human body. Fully updated to reflect the latest medical information, The Concise Human Body Book is illustr

A bumper children's sticker book covering everything you need to know about all the different dinosaurs, from Diplodocus to Tyrannosaurus Rex, with more than 600 dinosaur stickers for kids to enjoy!Ev

Find out who's sending Sheep presents in this cute baby book with flaps to lift and pop-ups to enjoy. This read-aloud children's book encourages first learning by introducing little ones to colourful

A complete home reference to prescribed and over-the-counter medication. Discover how medicines work, what they treat, their risks, benefits, and side effects from this new edition. Clear and easy-to-

The ideal first book to introduce the concept of time to toddlers, My First Day and Night is packed with colourful images to help build the foundation of early learning. With colourful, bright picture

Offers an overview of the world's geography. This title showcases locations from Boston to Bangkok and beyond with over 330 maps, including over 100 city plans, to bring these landscapes to life. It l

The Rough Guide to Kenya is the ultimate companion to East Africa's biggest travel destination.Get under the skin of cosmopolitan Nairobi with full coverage of the city's nightlife, restaurants, and h

From the African plains to the Himalayan heights, this title includes over 60 easy-to-read maps to uncover the world's continents, regions and countries. With detailed factfiles on 195 nations and a f

From animals to the internet, pandemics to climate change, this children’s encyclopedia is packed with everything you need to know.Explore galleries of intriguing objects on a range of topics, from plants to space, and from sports to ancient civilizations. Whether it's the earliest photograph taken or the latest rover on Mars, see the world – and beyond – as you have never seen it before. This comprehensive visual encyclopedia takes you on a fascinating journey from the past to present – and into the future!Prepare to build your knowledge on a wide range of topics, including space, earth, nature, science, technology, history, culture and society, and entertainment.Developed, written, and checked by experts, Our World in Pictures: An Encyclopedia of Everything is a must-have reference book for every child's library.

Why try to fit in when it's so fun to stand out? Loki knows a thing or two about making friends with the right people and getting to the top. Let the Marvel Cinematic Universe's most mischievous Asgardian show you how to live life on your own terms. Known across the universe for his unique sense of style, charm, and supreme self-confidence, Loki is perfectly placed to give you great tips on how to manage those pesky sibling rivalries or change the mindset of those who always seem to be disappointed in you. Extra input from Loki's allies, family, and foes--including Thor, Odin, and the Avengers--ensures you'll be fully-equipped to turn any negative into a positive. Teaming pithy advice with iconic images and witty quotes from almost a decade of blockbuster Marvel Studios movies, Be More Loki is the perfect gift tongue-in-cheek guide to doing things a little differently for family, friends, and colleagues alike. Shake up the status quo with Loki's special brand of alternative thinking (c

From the biggest teeth to the longest claws, SuperDinosaur uses jaw-dropping new lifelike images to bring you face-to-face with the most fearsome creatures that ever stalked the Earth. Get up close

Find out all about Japan with this nonfiction reading book for children.Packed full of fun facts, DK’s Welcome to Japan reader will make learning to read fun and engaging for kids. Children will disco

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 Football - everything you need to know about

Learn everything you need to know about the world of philosophy- from the key thinkers to modern concepts in a brand new portable size. To the complete novice learning about philosophy can be daunting

With more than 40 fun art and craft ideas to try out, this book is the perfect starting point for little ones who want to discover all types of art. Children will love getting to grips with the basics