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Professor Robert Winston answers the amazing questions children have about science - real questions from real kids!This fun and friendly science book for kids poses 100 real-life questions from kids t

The definitive guide to Thomas the Tank Engine and all your favorite friends from the Island of Sodor. Includes images of the the real-life trains the characters are based on.Learn all about Thomas th

The definitive guide to Thomas the Tank Engine and all your favorite friends from the Island of Sodor. Includes a mini train model and images of the the real-life trains the characters are based on.Le

From prime ministers and presidents to kings and queens, governments around the world are diverse and intricate.Who's in Charge? investigates the world's political systems and presents them to kids in

Scenic routes, charming hotels, authentic regional cuisine… Take a journey through the back roads of California to discover the area's real soul and charm.DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Back Roads Califo

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Back Roads France will take you on scenic routes to discover charming villages, local restaurants, and intimate places to stay.Unearth the real soul of this magical region

Scenic routes, charming hotels, authentic regional cuisine… Take a journey through the back roads of northern and central Italy to discover the area's real soul and charm. DK Eyewitness Back Roads Nor

This Halloween book for kids is the perfect noisy book for the scariest time of the year.Are you daring enough to join the brave cat and mouse as they explore the noisy haunted house? If so, open the surprise flaps and hear the funny, light-activated sounds in this spooky sound book that's shaped like a house.With a delightful rhyming story to read aloud to little ones, a sliding door on the cover, and enticing flaps to lift inside, it's the perfect noisy Halloween gift for the scariest time of the year.This interactive spooky house board book will appeal to a baby, toddler, or preschooler. When they push open the front door slider on the cover they find a friendly ghost, and hear some fun Halloween music and a ghostly woooh! Inside, they'll discover more entertaining characters under flaps to fill their Halloween with sound: a talking monster, a rattly skeleton, a smiley mommy with a silly scream, and chuckling Mrs Witch. Little ones will soon be joining in with the rhyming story, and

A children's book that takes you back in time to dig up dazzling dinosaurs, learn facts about fossils, practice your paleontology, and go on a journey of dinosaur discovery.The latest title in the pop

With lots to touch and simple text on every page, Really Feely: Baby Animals makes story time even more fun.Meet a cuddly kitten, a playful puppy, a furry baby donkey, and some more of the cutest baby

Make bath time even more fun with Squeaky Baby Bath: At the Beach.Perfect for the bath or high chair, Squeaky Baby Bath: At the Beach has bright squishy and waterproof pages and a built-in squeaker on

Make bath time even more fun with Squeaky Baby Bath: Things That Go.Perfect for the bath or high chair, Squeaky Baby Bath: Things That Go has bright squishy and waterproof pages and a built-in squeake

A special anniversary edition to celebrate 150 years since Beatrix Potter's birth. DK's The Ultimate Peter Rabbit traces the true story behind the mischievous rabbit who has captured the hearts of children all around the world.See the first Peter Rabbit merchandise and his journey from page to stage to screen. Discover the real-life places that inspired the tales, from Squirrel Nutkin's lake to Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle's hillside. Explore Tom Kitten's farmhouse in the Lake District and pore over original archive illustrations, sketches, and photographs. The Ultimate Peter Rabbit has been updated to continue the story of how Peter Rabbit has grown and evolved in the 21st century.

Who were the Vikings? Were they fearsome warriors or pioneering explorers? Step back in time and discover the Norsemen of northern Europe withEye Wonder: Vikings. Discover the legacies the Vikings lef

Newly revised, updated, and redesigned just in time for the 2016 Olympic Games.True to its name, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Rio de Janeiro covers all the city's major sights and attractions in

Are you riveted every time sharks are on TV? Do you dream of swimming with the dolphins? Do you love imagining and learning about the creatures that live under the sea? Dive in to oceanography for kid

It's time to power up CHI as the Tribes of Chima face new dangers and enemies, which threaten the peace and stability of Chima. Meet new characters and join your favorites on their adventures and lear

It's time to power up CHI as the Tribes of Chima face new dangers and enemies, which threaten the peace and stability of Chima. Meet new characters and join your favorites on their adventures and lear

Reinforce learning decimals at home with 10 Minutes a Day: Decimals, a workbook that supports school curriculum and classroom teaching on decimals by adding quick but valuable practice time for adding

Reinforce learning fractions at home with 10 Minutes a Day: Fractions, a workbook that supports school curriculum and classroom teaching on fractions by adding quick but valuable practice time for add

World War II was a time of daring and bravery that changed the lives of both WWII soldiers and ordinary people around the world — even those who didn't fight on the battlefield. Now children can learn

Relive the most dramatic and iconic moments from the epic six-part saga, Star Wars, one spread at a time in DK's Star Wars in 100 Scenes. Presented in chronological movie order, every hand picked scen

Time for a game of peekaboo with baby's favorite pal Sophie la girafe! In Sophie la girafe: Pop-up Sophie, babies will enjoy lifting the flaps playing their favorite game of peekaboo in this hide-and-

開創3D電影風潮《阿凡達》開播13年後終於迎來續集！DK出版社鉅細靡遺的美術設定集，重溫絕美科幻場景。邀請到主演及製作人寫下序言，更收錄《阿凡達2》的小驚喜讓讀者先睹為快。Celebrate the first decade of James Cameron’s Avatar and the beginnings of an epic cinematic journey.Delve into the majestic world of Pandora and discover the incredible wealth of creativity that led this story to become the highest-grossing film of all time and the winner of three Academy Awards. The World of Avatar celebrates, explores, and explains the spectacular world of Pandora—its extraordinary geology, flora and fauna, and the customs and beliefs of its people, the mysterious Na’vi. The book uniquely covers key content from all aspects of the burgeoning franchise. It combines original movie stills and artwork with stunning imagery from Cirque du Soleil’s Avatar-inspired show Toruk: The First Flight; and Disney World’s Pandora—The World of Avatar.With a foreword by Avatar star Zoe Saldana (Neytiri), and an introduction by producer Jon Landau, The World of Avatar concludes with a “sneak peek” of

Spend more time sharing the experience of exploring a new place with those you love most with theFamily Guides from DK Eyewitness Travel. This new guidebook series gives parents with kids between the

Spend more time sharing the experience of exploring a new place with those you love most with theFamily Guides from DK Eyewitness Travel. This new guidebook series gives parents with kids between the

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Brazil is your in-depth guide to the very best of this country in South America, publishing in time for the 2016 Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro.Whether you want to explore

For kids who like learning about crocodiles, or who are interested in Australia and Australian wildlife, comes Snappy Crocodile Tale, a DK Reader designed to improve reading skills while keeping kids engaged and entertained. In Snappy Crocodile Tale, we follow the adventures of Chris Croc all the way from birth through his time as king of the river! Chris Croc lives at Kakadu National Park in Australia, and through his journey we meet more Australian wildlife through the crocodile's encounters with them and find out about these fascinating but deadly creatures.Develop your child's reading skills with DK Readers, a multi-level reading program designed to capture your child's interest while developing reading skills and general knowledge. A wide variety of subjects allows you to choose a topic that interests your child and develop reading skills around it. Children ages 4 through 9 will find the perfect books for their appropriate reading levels to develop the reading skills needed to im

Spin through the LEGO® NINJAGO® world with this fascinating visual guide. Discover NINJAGO City with Lloyd, Kai, Cole, Jay, and Nya and meet their dragons and foes, including the Vermillion and Sons o

Meet incredible birds - from eagles, owls, and parrots, to hummingbirds, penguins, and birds of paradise - in this children's book full of photographs and illustrations, fascinating facts, and engagin

Celebrate and explore the incredible story of the LEGO Group and its much-loved bricks, sets, minifigures, movies, games, and more with this updated and expanded edition. Take a dazzling visual t

Explore fascinating robotic technology through the ages, from the earliest automatons to modern humanoid helpers.From automata created by Leonardo Da Vinci to modern-day androids and animal robots, this book covers artificial intelligence (AI) throughout history. Discover the latest at the cutting edge of robotics, where science, technology, mechanical engineering, and computing meet as The Robot Book explains how robots work, how they are made, and how they help and sometimes hinder in modern society.This kids' robot book showcases the latest and greatest innovations in AI through bright graphics and stunning photography. Tech panels present fascinating facts about each robot's design, production, and capability. A thematic approach covers a range of subjects, including the most iconic robots in popular culture and robots in the workforce. The final chapter covers the future of robotics, and the opportunities and pitfalls of using robots more and more in our everyday life.Young reader

A new, exciting, and intuitive way to learn English, this comprehensive self-study course--now available in a beautifully packaged box set--is uniquely visual, engaging, and easy to follow.Combines innovative visual teaching methods with the best of DK design to make the English language easy to learn. The beginner-level box set includes Levels 1 and 2 of the course, taking you from complete beginner to pre-intermediate level, and covering skills such as talking about yourself, describing places, giving advice, and making suggestions. The set includes two course books and two corresponding practice books. The practice books are essential companions to the course books, offering extensive exercises to drill language skills and improve fluency.Key language skills, grammar rules, and vocabulary are presented in a clear and simple way, with attractive illustrations to put new words in context. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises, backed by extensive audio and interactive di

This board book introduces the first concepts of opposites for babies—from black and white, to day and night, to happy and sad.My First Opposites brings recognizable images and clear word labels together, including food, clothing, and household items demonstrating opposite pairs. Little ones will discover all kinds of opposites, such as big and small, long and short, hot and cold, and many others.Sparkly foil and shiny finishes on the cover make it appealing for gift-giving, and the sturdy format makes it ideal for babies to carry and hold.Series Overview: This refresh of DK's most successful board-book series includes updated photography, contemporary design, and an insightful approach to engaging preschoolers. With charming, bold design, clear labels, and a wide variety of topics, these first learning books encourage children to build the vocabulary and language skills that form the foundation of early education. DK's iconic My First board book series not only provides a collection o

Explore Cuba, the famous Caribbean island, and stop by Old Havana, visit museums, and eat authentic moros y cristianos.From top restaurants, bars, and clubs to standout scenic sites and walks, our ins

Toddlers and babies will giggle in delight as Sophie the Giraffe and her friends pop up from their hiding places in this bright and fun peekaboo book Join in the fun and celebrate Sophie's birthday wi

Everyone's favorite bird heroes and those Bad Piggies have turned into Autobirds and Deceptihogs who can race and chase and transform! Learn all about their transformative talents and epic robot battl

The game is afoot! Immerse yourself in the curious cases of the world's greatest detective and his assistant Dr Watson.From the very first novel A Study in Scarlet, through to the masterpiece that is

About It Can't Be True! PooThis irresistibly disgusting book for children will teach you all you need to know about all kinds of animal dung and human waste--what it's for, how it's made, where it goe

For little learners who want to know about the worldOur world is an amazing place. It’s full of rivers, mountains, forests, and too many other amazing places to count—but that’s not all. There’s also