A compact foreign-language guidebook provides business travelers and tourists with essential phrases to help them negotiate a foreign country, covering such topics as transportation, shopping, medical
With up-to-the-moment content and an engaging style, a major reference book that focuses on the who, what, when, where, and how of American history helps children relate today's news to the events of
A compact foreign-language guidebook provides travelers with essential phrases to help them negotiate in South and Central America, Mexico, and the Carribbean where Spanish is the primary language.
A compact foreign-language guidebook provides travelers with essential phrases to help them negotiate a foreign country, covering such topics as transportation, shopping, medical care, numbers, and si
A travel phrasebook for anyone planning a trip to a French-speaking country, this pocket-sized paperback includes all the essential words and phrases for every traveler. Even experienced speakers will
A travel phrasebook for anyone planning a trip to a German-speaking country, this pocket-sized paperback includes all the essential words and phrases for every traveler. Even experienced speakers will
A travel phrasebook for anyone planning a trip to an Italian-speaking country, this pocket-sized paperback includes all the essential words and phrases for every traveler. Even experienced speakers wi
A lavishly illustrated study of architecture spans some five thousand years as it captures the finest achievements of human construction; discusses a variety of architectural styles and movements with
A visual identification guide to more than 700 species of herbs identifies which parts are collected and prepared and describes their different uses from cooking and medicine to crafts.
Over seventy-five subject-based spreads, fact boxes, and amazing photographic images help stimulate interest and imagination on a wide variety of subjects, including "World Regions," "People and Socie
The first illustrated guide to cover the whole spectrum of herbs and spices for culinary use. Herbs & Spices is an indispensable reference that shows how to prepare fresh and dried herbs, how to use
This beautifully illustrated guide will enable readers to master and appreciate the art of sushi. The quintessential book for any sushi lover, Sushi: Taste and Technique shows you all you need to kno
Packed with 60 full-color, photographic, and self-adhesive stickers, these books make learning fun -- and some glow in the dark! Young children will love working with these durable, reusable stickers
Bringing the amazing world of words to children ages five and older. With over 700 illustrations designed to attract young children and 4,000 age-appropriate vocabulary words, the DK First Dictionary
Open your eyes to a world of discovery. Prowl into the wild and exciting world of big cats. From lounging leopards to the king of beasts, explore the super senses of big cats. A wealth of facts, comb
The perfect introduction to how science explains the world around us! Eye-opening experiments and exceptional photography bring science to life. Discover science in action from the principles that ex
The most visually appealing guides to the natural world that one can buy. Packed with superb full-color photography, detailed descriptions, and highlights of key facts, Mammals is the latest addition
In this beautifully illustrated book, 14 classic fairy tales are retold for young children. Old favorites, such as "Cinderella" and "Jack and the Beanstalk," are presented alongside some lesser known
Open your eyes to a world of discovery. Visit coral reefs, kelp forests, and other extraordinary underwater worlds. Find out fascinating facts about favorite ocean animals, including sharks, whales,
An accessible interpretation of the subject of philosophy from a world-renowned philosopher and author offers readers a fundamental introduction to the history of ideas and human thought from around t
The organic revolution is upon us -- let these fresh, modern, and inspiring sourcebooks be your guide. Fresh, additive-free natural foods are essential for the healthy development of all children. No
These two new titles will thrill and entertain the very young, bringing excitement to two important parts of a child's day. Packed with exciting textures, Touch & Feel: Bedtime and Touch & Fee
Imaginations will soar! From the fastest--and noisiest--passenger plane in the world, to downright strange aircraft, here is a spectacular look at a subject of endless fascination to children. Marvel
Lucy, Alice, and Jack are getting ready for the horse show. Whose horse will win the ribbon? Find out what happens when the big day arrives! Longer sentences and an expanded vocabulary make this seri
A new addition to the Touch and Feel series includes large, simple text and colorful photographs of objects that can be seen during the Christmas holiday, with tactile pads that add an extra dimension
Learn how to plan, develop, and implement dynamic business and team strategies with strategic thinking. This concise and informative guide shows you how to identify the route to success by gathering a
An engaging novelty board book contrasts the textures of a "silky" black cat with a "scaly" snake and a "bristly" pirate's beard with a scarecrow's "hairy" jacket.
Photographs and text document life in Biblical times, surveying the clothing, food, and civilizations of a wide variety of cultures, including the Israelites, Babylonians, Persians, and Romans.
Photographs and text examine different types of shells, including seashells, eggshells, and fossil shells, focusing on such aspects as how shells camouflage themselves and how they may be collected.
Provides a study of the science and technology of digging up the past, from the 1870 excavation of Troy to the recent discovery of a Chinese emperor's long-lost grave.
Reveals why howler monkeys erupt into song at sunrise, what it means when a mandrill yawns, and other details about the behavior, family life, and intelligence of gorillas and other primates.
