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From tips on how to improve your skills to inspirational ideas and projects to fire your creativity, Digital Photography: An Introduction shows you how to make the most of your digital images, from i

Peepo! First Words introduces young readers to key words and concepts. Each spread features a touch-and-feel object, along with a peephole leading to the texture on the next page.

An accessible guide to the world’s most popular and celebrated works of classical music, and the composers who created them.Who wrote the first true “opera”? Where did the system of musical notation come from? How do composers construct symphonies?The Classical Music Book answers these questions and more by exploring the history of classical music in clear and easy-to-follow sections. More than 90 works by famous composers are analyzed, with explanations of their music theory and impact on society. You will also explore the fascinating stories about the lives of crucial composers and performers.Covering Thomas Tallis in the early period, baroque masters like Bach and Handel, and the classical genius of Beethoven and Wagner all the way to the modern-day composers, this comprehensive book explores the key ideas underpinning the world’s greatest classical compositions and musical traditions. The importance of each composition is explained, placing them into their wider social, cultural, a

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.

A gorgeously illustrated introduction to poetry for children, featuring poems about everything from science, sports, and space, to friendship, family, and feelings.This thoughtfully crafted anthology

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

This book is the perfect introduction to the subject of economics and economic ideas throughout history.From the earliest forms of currency to the Industrial Revolution, and from the birth of the stoc

A sumptuously illustrated guide for kids who have dreamed of having horses of their own shares historical information and breed profiles while providing an engaging introduction to the practicalities

Designed for proficient readers, a skill-building introduction to the mysterious world of Egyptian and Incan mummies uses rich vocabulary and challenging sentences while describing fascinating ancient

A complete introduction to the art of crochet, Crochet Step by Step is an essential resource for any yarn aficionado. With clear photographic step-by-step tutorials on key stitches and 20 easy-to comp

Updated with the latest techniques and newest equipment, Digital Photography: An Introduction is now better than ever. Beginning camera enthusiasts and photography students will welcome learning the l

This introduction to paleontology weaves together facts about fossil hunting with fictionalized first-person accounts from dinosaur detectives.

This introduction to paleontology weaves together facts about fossil hunting with fictionalized first-person accounts from dinosaur detectives.

One Million Things awed young readers with stunning photography of one million things. One MILLION things, right between the covers of a book! Rather than stringing together multiple photos of object

Presents an introduction to meteorology and the weather, discussings atmospheric conditions, clouds, precipitation, storms, climate zones, forecasting, measurement, and climate change.

Updated with the latest medical research, an essential medical reference for households with children everywhere offers a visual introduction to health care, from diaper rash to high fevers to basic f

Complemented by hundreds of full-color captioned photographs, this visual introduction to the ancient healing art of hand reflexology presents step-by-step sequences that demonstrate key techniques, s

Gives a historical and chronological introduction to dinosaurs, and presents facts and pictures grouped into sections on fishes and invertebrates, amphibians and reptiles, dinosaurs and birds, and mam

Provides an introduction to gemstones, discussing the different types of stones, where they are found, and how they are made.

An addition to a popular science series offers a brief introduction to the physical characteristics and behavior of various marine mammals, particularly whales and dolphins. 20,000 first printing.

An introduction to the physical characteristics and habits of snakes

An extensive guide to more than 300 dog breeds, with detailed entries featuring high-quality photography and precise text.The clearest and sharpest recognition guide to more than 300 dog breeds from around the world.Authoritative text, crystal-clear photography, and a systematic approach make this the most comprehensive and concise pocket guide to dogs of the world. Packed with more than 1,000 full-color photographs of over 300 dog breeds, this handy reference book is designed to cut through the process of identification and help you to recognize a breed quickly and easily. Expertly written and thoroughly vetted, each entry combines a precise description with annotated photographs to highlight the characteristics and distinguishing features of each breed, while bands provide at-a-glance facts for quick reference. The introduction traces the evolution of the domestic dog, explains the difference between pedigrees and non-pedigrees, looks at how breeds are classified, and examines their

Little ones will love exploring the best of Boston’s attractions, and learning more about its history, with the help of this handy travel guide.This colorful board book is the ideal introduction to th

Packed with infographics and flowcharts that explain complex concepts in a simple but exciting way, this book is the perfect pocket-sized introduction to politics and political thought.From the origin

An accessible introduction to the role of psychology in science and culture surveys the ideas of more than 60 famous psychologists, providing discussions of topics ranging from psychoanalysis and inte

A skill-building introduction to the forthcoming LEGOR adaptation traces the rise of the formidable Clone Army and the first battle of the Clone Wars while featuring favorite Jedi minifigures clashing

Compact and easy-to-use, Nature Guide: Gems provides a thorough introduction and detailed, clearly illustrated profiles of hundreds of examples of precious metals, cut stones, and organics. Packed wit

Great for kids who think green! Wildlife Garden is a fun and informative introduction to gardening and garden wildlife. It's full of simple, step-by-step gardening activities that can be explored any

"This magical introduction to numbers and counting includes nine different card games that let children have fun while developing addition and subtraction skills. Games for 2 or more players, Perfect

This book is a perfect introduction to reading in Spanish encouraging readers with fun storylines and simple vocabulary as it describes some of the differences in the ways various baby animals--includ

The noted sex therapist and best-selling author of Ultimate Sex offers an illustrated, authoritative introduction to human sexuality that is filled with helpful advice, erotic tips, and practical info

A compact, comprehensive guide to looking at stars and planets for readers from around the world.The clearest, most accessible guide to observing the night sky.Authoritative text, crystal-clear charts, and a systematic approach make the DK Handbook of Star and Planets the perfect beginner’s guide to the night sky. A highly visual introduction explains the basic concepts of astronomy and gives advice on the best methods and equipment for observation, including binoculars and telescopes. Each of the planets in the solar system is described and illustrated in detail, with images taken from space probes as well as from the ground, showing them as you can expect to see them. More than 160 star charts were made especially for this book by the Royal Greenwich Observatory. There is a separate, detailed chart for each of the 88 constellations, adding up to a complete atlas of the sky. The text for each constellation reveals its history and mythology and lists notable stars, galaxies, nebulae, a

An enhanced edition of DK’s exhaustive guide to the underwater world.This authoritative, sumptuously illustrated encyclopedia is now in its third edition. Illustrated with a blend of beautiful and informative illustrations, maps, and photography, it is a broad-ranging, in-depth guide to both physical oceanography and marine life. A comprehensive introduction explains important principles and processes, from the geology of the seafloor to the chemistry of seawater. The next two chapters look at key environments – from the seashore out to the open ocean – and the main groups of ocean life. Both of these chapters include systematic directory sections that contain in-depth visual profiles of key locations and species. The final chapter is a detailed, 60-page atlas of the world’s oceans and seas, illustrated with maps compiled from satellite measurements of the ocean floor. Distributed throughout the book are feature spreads on the impact that humans are having on the marine environment, co

Your body is amazing. It keeps you alive and carries you around every day. But how much do you really know about what’s going on beneath the surface?Jump on board and take a journey under your skin, through your insides, and back in time to explore milestones in medicine and the latest scientific discoveries about the human body.Why is snot green? How does skin heal itself? Why did Ancient Romans use their pee to try to whiten their teeth? Packed full of disgusting and delightful facts, this book contains the amazing answers to these questions and more. Filled with bite-sized chunks of information, The Body Book covers everything from the brain, skull, and mental health, through to how your body protects itself and how surgery has evolved through the ages. Other topics include what poop can tell us about the body, a timeline of pandemics through history, and amazing recent medical advances such as 3-D-printed prosthetic limbs. The Body Book is an ideal introduction to human anatomy and

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!

From planting herbs to creating a kitchen garden, How to Grow Practically Everything gives beginning gardeners the confidence to grow flowers, fruits, and more. Whether readers want to grow a lemon fr

In a guide to the initial stages of weaning, a children's nutritionist features 50 recipes; first-month menu planners; ways to encourage babies to try new tastes and textures; strategies for addressin

Packed with hundreds of gardening projects, from planting herbs in pots to creating a vegetable garden to feed the family, How to Grow Practically Everything gives complete beginners the confidence a

A practical handbook for anyone looking to start a family explains how to maximize one's chances of conception through ten manageable steps and offers tips to insure that a pregnancy remains viable, e

A comprehensive guide to making one's own films explains how to enhance one's video-making skills, with helpful tips and advice on all types of projects, illustrated explanations of a variety of techn