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Discover the key events in the war that shaped the modern world - moment by moment.An accessible and wide-ranging overview of the moments and milestones of the Second World War, Timelines of World War II offers a fresh angle on the subject, bringing the conflict to life through contemporary photos, documents, maps, and artefacts of importance.From the rise of fascism in Italy and Germany in the 1920s to the attack on Pearl Harbor and the bombing of Hiroshima, through to the founding of the State of Israel in 1948, entries explore the key events and turning points in all of the main theatres of war, and provide essential insights into the experiences of leaders, soldiers, and civilians involved.Stunning feature spreads showcase artworks, photographs, and other artefacts, while profile boxes bring to life the people, new technology, and milestone events that altered the course of history.A uniquely compelling and immediate account of the war, Timelines of World War II is the perfect introduction, whether you're a history student or a casual reader.

Brrr! Find out what it's like in some of the coldest, snowiest, most frozen places in the world. Take a trip around an iceberg as big as a mountain, dive into the icy seas with seals and sea lions, meet penguins and polar bears - but not at the same time! And discover how people live and work in these lands of ice and snow... All aspects of life - fauna, flora, people and environment - are covered in amazing photographic detail. Brilliant for homework and school projects, or just for fun!

Help your child learn all about horses and ponies using the new edition of this fact-packed guide with a giant wallchart, interactive clip-art CD and dedicated websiteFrom why shoeing horses has been carried out for hundreds of years, to how horses were used in spectacular medieval jousts: let your child learn all about the fascinating world of horses and ponies, from their origins and breeds to their role in human history.They ll find out more about ponies by downloading 100s of amazing images from the clip-art CD. Then use the giant pull-out wallchart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about horses. With dedicated website www.ew.dk.com

Arm yourself with fun facts and figures and become a dinosaur expert.From colossal sauropods to deadly theropods and everything in between, learn all about the age of dinosaurs with more than 1,000 mind-blowing numbers.Alongside stunning full-page artworks and fun, colourful graphics, the facts and stats in Our World in Numbers: Dinosaurs & Other Prehistoric Life will have you impressing your family and friends like never before. As you number-crunch your way around the prehistoric world, you'll discover a whole heap of amazing facts - from the fastest, biggest, and deadliest creatures to the size of dinosaur hearts, brains, and poos.This data-packed adventure into the past is filled with everything you've ever wanted to know about dinosaurs - and more!

This book brings you the first, fastest, longest, largest, biggest, and best records in the world. Track the world's longest migrations, visit the coolest place on the planet (Vostok Station, Antarctica - a chilling -89.2ºC), see how plane pioneer Chuck Yeager first broke the sound barrier, and much more.The greatest human achievements are showcased, from pioneering inventors to modern feats of engineering, technology, transport, and sport. But there's far more than just people power in this book! There are also records about animals, plants, Earth, and space.Amazing facts pack this fantastic book of world records. It's the perfect gift book for curious kids.

Meet the magical, mystical, and miraculous! This exceptional visual guide is not for the fainthearted, bringing you up against fire-breathing dragons, shapeshifting beasts, and much, much more...How do you create a chimera? Can you spot a kappa from a kraken? Why do banshees scream at night? And where do real dragons live? Everything you ever wanted to know and more is covered in this spectacular introduction to supernatural creatures of myth and legend from every corner of the globe. Come face to face with ferocious monsters, dangerous dragons, mountain giants, winged horses, and strange shapeshifters as cryptozoology meets fable and folklore!This complete compendium of the supernatural features more than 100 eye-catching, jaw-dropping, otherworldly creatures in astonishing depth and detail. The book breaks new ground with its unique lens of culturally authentic and historically accurate imagery that works alongside compelling text to bring these creatures to life.For everyone from children to adults, regardless of beliefs or background, Supernatural Creatures is a thrilling page-turner brimming with fact-filled insights and spine-chilling frights!

Colourful encyclopedia for kids with exciting 3D digital illustrations that bring key topics to life!The perfect first reference book that answers trivia questions for kids with exciting and colourful 3D digital illustrations. Did you know? Encyclopedia brings key subjects such as science, geography and history to life, through beautiful 3D images and a fun interactive question and answer format, making facts for kids fun and engaging.Did you know? Encyclopedia focuses on the subjects that kids really want to know about and the questions that they ask helping them easily learn new facts. From space and earth to people and nature, Did you know? Encyclopedia is packed with colourful 3D images to engage kids and help them understand the answer to their questions. Kids can look inside a volcano or into a beaver's lodge with the amazing pictures which show more than normal photographs ever could. Plus kids will love the 200 free colourful stickers inside to decorate their belongings!Get your children learning with this amazing kids encyclopedia packed with awe-inspiring 3D images which answer puzzling trivia questions for kids.

Whether you are just starting out with watercolour painting or want to expand your skills and raise your art to the next level, this book has all the inspiration and practical know-how you'll need.Starting from the very basics, such as choosing the right brushes and practising colour mixes, the book proceeds to tackle every conceivable watercolour technique ¿ from applying a flat wash to experimenting with texture. Techniques and inspiration are then combined in a wide-ranging section on subject matter ¿ from landscapes to botanical illustration, urban scenes, portraiture, and abstraction ¿ which examines the practical considerations of each topic and showcases numerous different approaches to try, with tutorials on achieving particular effects.Each technique and stylistic approach is demonstrated by a professional artist working on an original painting, which is photographed at different stages of development to give rare insights into the artistic process.Also featuring content dedicated to the use of watercolour in graphic illustration, as well as how to combine it with other painting and drawing media, Artist's Watercolour Techniques will help you to challenge yourself, try new things, and grow as an artist.

Understanding technology has never been easier.Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Emerging Technology is the perfect introduction to the fast-changing world of technology for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge.Covering a broad range of fields - from familiar topics like 3D printing and cryptocurrency to less well-known but equally important technologies like gel robotics and extended reality, and much more besides - entries explain the likely impact of such emerging technologies, and the ways in which they could transform the way we live, exploring the potential risks and rewards of each.Explaining individual aspects of key trends within technology more clearly than ever before, the book outlines the breakthrough technologies that underpin the future of innovation, explores their most likely practical applications, and presents the numerous ethical debates that surround them, and their increasing role in cultures and societies across the globe.Whether you are studying data science or technology-related subjects at school or college, or simply want a jargon-free overview of this important and timely subject, this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily.

Discover the spine-chilling history of ghosts and the supernatural across the world in this stunningly illustrated guide. A History of Ghosts, Spirits & the Supernatural charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most fascinating and controversial subjects in the world, covering everything from Neolithic ancestor-worship and ancient necromancy to modern-day ghost-hunting and "creepypasta" tales, and from the Japanese onryo ("vengeful spirit") to the La Llorona ("weeping woman") of Latin America.The perfect introduction to the subject, this spellbinding volume details the numerous ways in which spirits and the spirit world have been depicted in myth and religion, folklore, art, and literature, and recounts infamous tales of haunted houses and ghost ships, séances and mediumship, poltergeists, possessions, and demonic encounters.Features profile other ghostly or ¿undead¿ beings such as vampires and werewolves, and explore the numerous reasons that ghost stories and tales of the uncanny are a common feature of cultures the world over. Entries also explore scientific theories around ghosts and hauntings, such as stone-tape theory (the idea that spirits can leave a sound impression on audio tape) or Kirlian photography (images of electrical discharges at the point of death).The most comprehensive and lavishly illustrated history of the subject available, A History of Ghosts, Spirits & the Supernatural will shock and delight you in equal measure - whether you are a believer or a sceptic.

This easy-to-use Psychology study guide has everything A-level students need to help them get to grips with this fascinating subject. Super Simple Psychology breaks down complex information into manageable, bitesize chunks, and it covers all the key topics, ranging from brain anatomy and memory to phobias and therapy.Each page covers one topic and is designed and illustrated to make the facts easy to understand and remember, and to bring the subject to life. Information panels explain and analyse key theories and studies, with the help of simple graphics. A useful "Key facts" box on every page provides a summary to help with revision.With clear and straightforward coverage of all the core Psychology topics, Super Simple Psychology is the perfect companion for students looking for concise information to support them with classwork, homework, and exams.

Go on an amazing journey of discovery with the Very Hungry Caterpillar and learn about ocean wonders, from sharks to seamounts.Take a tour of the blue planet and discover everything you need to know about ocean geography and the animals that live beneath the waves.Topics range from individual sea creatures and their habitats, to how tides work and the ways in which we can look after the oceans. Bite-size chunks of information are complemented by captivating illustrations in Eric Carle's unique style, eye-catching photography, and simple how-it-works diagrams, while pull-out images and facts provide extra nuggets of interest. Young learners can find out all about marine mammals, deep sea fish, ocean zones, currents, islands, exploration, pollution, and much more in this one-of-a-kind introduction to oceans.For lovers of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and all bright young minds, this is the ultimate must-have oceans encyclopedia.

Discover the key ideas, innovations, and breakthroughs in the history of design.The perfect introduction to the subject, this book explores and explains the big ideas and key principles behind more than 90 celebrated design concepts and movements, placing each in their historical, cultural, and stylistic context.The Design Book analyses the ideas and principles behind the design of pioneering products, information systems, and environments, exploring how creativity and innovation shape our lives. Tracing the evolution of design from ancient times, through early manufacturing to the cutting-edge concepts of the 21st-century, entries profile the individuals and manufacturers behind each ground-breaking development, and explore their influences and inspirations.Illustrating how and why different styles emerged and became popular, the book provides a fascinating insight into design movements, showing how each one began and describing its philosophy and visual style, from the Aesthetic Movement to Mid-century Modern and Contemporary.Using the Big Ideas series' trademark combination of clear explanation, witty infographics, and inspirational quotes, The Design Book explains what makes a truly great design and reveals the hidden stories behind the designed world.

Take a journey into the past and come face to face with Vikings (if you dare)What did Vikings take with them to their graves? How has archaeology helped us learn out their lives? And were these bloodthirsty warriors really just brave adventurers exploring the world? Meet the Norsemen and find out about their epic voyages, daily life, longboats and special festivals. Discover how the Vikings used a different calendar to us and how they still influence the way we live today. All aspects of these amazing people are covered in fascinating photographic detail. Brilliant for homework and school projects, or just for fun.

DK Eyewitness Flight is a spectacular and informative guide to the fascinating world of aircraft. Superb colour photographs offer a unique "e;eyewitness"e; exploration of the history of flight, as well as provide a close-up view of the many different kinds of aircraft in use today, from helicopters to hot-air balloons. Show your child a Victorian steam-powered aeroplane, what the first pilots wore, how wings provide lift, and what's inside a "e;black box"e;. Discover how a plane lands and takes off, how a glider works, which plane could be carried on a car, how a helicopter flies, and much more. Great for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about Flight. Find out more and download amazing clipart images at www.dk.com/clipart.

Learn essential facts about stars and planets through interactive, engaging, educational activities, puzzles, and exercises.How old is the universe? How was the Earth formed? What lies beyond our solar system? Brain Booster: Stars & Planets covers all these questions and more. Filled with fascinating facts, detailed illustrations, and over 100 write-in activities and puzzles, this is the perfect book to keep aspiring astronauts and astrophysicists-in-the-making busy, and to inspire children to truly engage with astronomy. Kids aged 8¿12 will be occupied for hours as they pore over the information-packed pages and tackle the wide range of puzzles and activities ¿ including mazes and tangles, code-breakers, matching games, anagrams, word searches, logic games, classification and identification games, quizzes, sudoku, odd one out, drawing, and colouring.Brain Booster is a new series of interactive, educational activity books combining accessible information with engaging activities and puzzles. Children learn through doing, with dozens of different activity types to fully engage with and explore a topic. Designed to support parents, teachers and educators around the world, these books are ideal for supplementing your child¿s education at home.

Learn essential facts about dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures through interactive, engaging, educational activities, puzzles, and exercises.What was the biggest dinosaur? And the smallest? Are there any animals today that are related to dinosaurs? Why did the dinosaurs die out? Brain Booster: Dinosaurs & other prehistoric creatures covers all these questions and more. Filled with fascinating facts, detailed illustrations, and over 100 write-in activities and puzzles, this is the perfect book to keep budding palaeontologists busy, and to inspire children to truly engage with the fascinating world of dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures. Kids aged 8¿12 will be occupied for hours as they pore over the information-packed pages and tackle the wide range of puzzles and activities ¿ including mazes and tangles, code-breakers, matching games, anagrams, word searches, logic games, classification and identification games, quizzes, sudoku, odd-one-out, drawing, and colouring.Brain Booster is a brand new series of interactive, educational activity books combining accessible information with engaging activities and puzzles. Children learn through doing, with dozens of different activity types to fully engage with and explore a topic. Designed to support parents, teachers and educators around the world, these books are ideal for supplementing your child¿s education at home.

Sam Wilson is Captain America!Join him as he takes up the legacy of Captain America's shield, and fights as the new Sentinel of Liberty against enemies of peace and justice!Learn to read and join in the action as this brave hero and his allies save the world!Step into this amazing world in this thrilling Level 3 DK Reader. Exciting images, simple vocabulary, and a fun quiz will engage young Super Hero fans and help them build confidence in reading.© 2023 MARVEL

Discover the world through the museum's collection of black and white artworks and objects! I went to the museum and I saw...Featuring artists from Bill Traylor to Josef Albers, young readers can discover mesmerising black and white artworks and objects from across The Met¿s incredible collection. Developed in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Met Black and White is guaranteed to spark a lifelong love of learning and art appreciation and is perfect for very young children with a developing sense of vision. Each page features a high contrast black and white artwork from The Metropolitan Museum of Art¿s collection, and the fun matching game at the end reinforces learning. Young readers can discover cats from 18th century China, 4000-year-old shields from Egypt, and 16th century Incan clothing. It¿s the baby art book series that grown-ups will love, too. © The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Learn your colours at the museum! Little ones can discover the world through art. I went to the museum and I saw...Featuring objects from Asia, America, and Europe, young readers can learn colours while discovering some of the world's most well-known paintings, textiles, and objects. Developed in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Met Colours is guaranteed to spark a lifelong love of learning and art appreciation.Each page features a famous artwork from The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection and a number. The fun memory game at the end reinforces learning. It's the baby art book series that grown-ups will love, too.© The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Fashion fun, ideas, inspiration and facts with Barbie!For Barbie, fashion is something to have fun with. She loves to play around with fashion trends, experiment with colours and styles, and she's never afraid to try out a new look. Fashion is about expressing her personality and being creative with her wardrobe. This handy guide for young Barbie and fashion fans is packed with images of inspirational Barbie outfits for every occasion. From cozy casual wear to fabulous party outfits, Barbie always knows what to wear so that she looks and feels her best. This is a must-have, pocket-sized, one-stop source of Barbie info, bursting with fashion tips and ideas, plus fabulous real-world fashion facts. Become a confident and creative fashion expert, just like Barbie!©2023 Mattel.

Dive into the ocean and learn all about the incredible shark, and other creatures of the deep in this fun-filled activity book. Introduce little ones to exciting underwater creatures, such as sharks, whales, crabs, octopuses, turtles, and many, many more! This fascinating book is packed with information about all about the ocean and the animals that live within it.Readers can pore over the pages filled with interesting facts, and the fun challenges, quizzes, and puzzles will inspire creativity. Find your way through an underwater jungle maze, answer mind-boggling questions, and draw your favourite marine animals. With lively activities that go hand in hand with the educational content, learning has never been so easy and fun!Perfect for inquisitive, fact-loving kids and little ones crazy about the world beneath the waves, The Fact-Packed Activity Book: Sharks will keep young readers entertained for hours.

Peek inside the world of wild animals and domestic pets, and learn all about where they live and how they behave in this fun-filled activity book. Read about fascinating creatures such as bees, koalas, crocodiles, penguins, and many, many more! This incredible book is packed with information about animals around the world, from those that live high in the mountains to those that live in deep blue sea.While kids pore over the pages filled with fascinating facts, the fun challenges, quizzes, and puzzles will inspire creativity. Match baby animals to their parents, answer mind-boggling questions, and find out about animals living in extreme habitats. With lively activities that go hand in hand with the educational content, learning has never been so easy and fun!Perfect for inquisitive, fact-loving kids and little ones crazy about animals big and small, The Fact-Packed Activity Book: Animals will keep young readers entertained for hours.

Let's have fun counting to 10, then up to 20, recognizing numbers, and saying lots of words!1 toy train, 2 little feet, 3 spotty ladybirds - it's time to get counting! Babies and toddlers will love joining in and learning their numbers from 1 to 10, and then up to 20 in this first counting book that's perfect for sharing.Each page is dedicated to a number, and there are entertaining play-and-learn questions and challenges throughout, such as flapping your arms 7 times like a butterfly, and wiggling 10 fingers! A final recap page gets little ones thinking about "less than" and "more than". Inviting and educational, the book is filled with clear, bright photographs of all sorts of familiar things, from bath ducks to bananas. Word labels accompany the objects so that babies and toddlers can learn the names of the things they are counting.The sturdy board pages are ideal for young children, while the easy-grip tabs along the top and side (showing the numerals 1 to 10 and 20) encourage children's fine motor control and promote their number recognition.

Find Meggi the Monkey and her cuddly animal friends hiding behind flaps and popping up from the pages in this playful book for little ones.Meggi the Monkey loves to dance, jump, sing, and climb. She would love her friends to play, too. But where are they hiding?Babies and toddlers look behind trees, flowers, rocks, and vines as they lift big flaps and play peekaboo with Meggi's cuddly friends. Dancing Giraffe, Jumping Frog, Singing Parrot, and Climbing Lion all pop up from the page. Finally, Meggi the Monkey hides from the other animals, and then pops up, swinging from some vines.The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up characters will delight curious preschoolers. With the help of parents or caregivers, toddlers will have fun turning the sturdy board book pages, lifting the flaps to find and name the cuddly animals, joining in with the dancing, jumping, singing, and climbing, and playing peekaboo!Ideal for interactive preschool play, Pop-up Peekaboo! Monkey will appeal to both parents and children and is certain to keep little ones entertained time and time again!

From DK's best-selling First Seasonal Stories series, comes a new magical adventure for any little dragon getting ready to start school! Soar down to Mrs Scales Academy for Dragons and meet a nervous dragon who learns to embrace new experiences. It's almost Drago the dragon's first day at school. But when he thinks about it, it makes him feel nervous. Drago has a BIG secret, one he hasn't told anyone - he can't breathe fire. What will his new friends think of him if they find out? Will he be the odd dragon out?A heart-warming story that normalises first day jitters and encourages little ones to share their hidden worries, as they discover that they aren't the only ones with these fears. This book is a gentle reminder of the exciting new possibilities that school brings and that there's no better place to learn and perfect your fire breathing techniques!Featuring whimsical illustrations and an exciting lenticular cover, this book is sure to delight children and adults alike, as they follow along to see if this nervous dragon can fire away his worries!

A cool kit for every dinosaur fan, combining learning with fun to make a T. rex model.Based on a real T. rex skeleton, this almost one-metre-long model is easy to put together, and the book is jam-packed with facts. Each page looks at a different part of the mighty T.rex as you piece it together and builds your dinosaur know-how.Starting with the base, step-by-step photographic instructions clearly show how each stage of the model slots together. At the same time, you learn about the Cretaceous world, fossils, and palaeontology. Moving onto the legs and feet, discover facts about claws, muscles, toes, and stance. As you continue to build the model, you'll also learn about dinosaur behaviour, speed, teeth, diet, fearsome hunting techniques, raising young, and defence.