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This handy pocket-sized guide is packed with ideas for things to do in in Edinburgh, and includes a sturdy pull-out map to help you navigate with ease: everything you need for a perfect day out.From enjoying the Fringe Festival to climbing Arthur's Seat - discover the essential sights of Edinburgh with this great-value, concise travel guide and map.Inside Edinburgh Pocket Map and Guide:- Compact format - about the size of a mobile phone - means you can slip it in your pocket on a day trip or short stay- Easy-to-use pull-out map shows Central Edinburgh in detail- Colour-coded area guide makes it easy to find information quickly and plan your day- Colour photographs of Edinburgh's museums, architecture, shops, cathedrals and more- Covers Central Edinburgh and sights and areas beyond the city, including GlasgowTravelling around Scotland? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Scotland. About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK's highly visual Eyewitness guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips and tours to inform and enrich your holiday. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

Packed with fun facts for kids, this book helps your child in discovering all about marine life from whales and turtles to clownfish and tang, from jellyfish and octopus to seagulls and pelicans.

Designed especially for visually impaired readers, this book features world's weirdest wonders and unbelievable facts paired with tactile images demonstrates how unusual the objects and events being described really are.

From the defining boundaries of the Balkan states to the icy terrain of Antarctica, over 640 maps created with the latest digital mapping techniques and satellite data are combined in Concise World Atlas to bring you Earth in more detail than ever before. Terrain models reveal physical features, while informative text, photographs and diagrams provide a superb overview of the physical, political, economic and demographic geography of the world.Peruse detailed fact files on all 196 nations, including each region's land use, industrial activities and population distribution. Plus an 80,000 entry index makes the Concise World Atlas an essential desktop reference for business, home or school use.

From Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby to Shelley's Frankenstein, The Literature Book documents the greatest literature ever written. Featuring over 100 best-selling books, plays and poetry from all over the world, including Latin American and African fiction, The Literature Book encompasses celebrated masterpieces from the most renowned authors to have ever lived. Stunning images and inspirational quotes jump out from the pages, as detailed plot summaries and helpful context bring the timeless works of literature to life. The book also offers a deeper look into the famed fiction of Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde and more, as in-depth literary criticism and interesting authorial biographies give each work of literature a new meaning. In The Literature Book, the world's most iconic literature and greatest writers come together for a fascinating journey through time that is a must-have for any literature student or fan of fiction.

Open your eyes to a world of discovery with Eyewonder Weather and discover the exciting world of weather.From why we have seasons to how weather impacts our everyday lives, Eyewonder Weather reveals all about this amazing natural phenomenon. Eyewonder: Weather also has fun educational activities and themed stickers to engage every curious child.Brimming with amazing facts for kids about thunder, lightening, wind and rain, Eyewonder Weather is the ideal homework or school project helper and perfect for those budding scientists who want to know everything about weather.

From bloodthirsty battles and rebellious revolutions, to curious coincidences and unfortunate accidents - 100 Events That Made History has it all!Get ready for a historical rollercoaster ride as 100 Events That Made History brings the major moments of the past to life in an unforgettable way. Get the lowdown on events that have changed the course of history and shaped the modern world. Find out why Ivan became so terrible, why a sandwich was fatal for Archduke Ferdinand and more of history's key moments.Incredible photography and colourful illustrations make 100 Events That Made History a perfect project helper for young history lovers.

Providing a fun learning experience, this book teaches your toddler about the different colours from the red flower to the blue boat.

Features bugs that children know and love from beetles to butterflies. With more than 250 reusable stickers, this title lets them put together a grasshopper jigsaw or match the butterflies and moths with their wings. Every page is crawling with familiar mini beasts and fun activities. It is packed with fun facts which support Key Stage 1.

With 250 reusable stickers, this title lets your child put together an astronaut and assemble the planets in order, while picking up information along the way. Packed with fun facts for kids which support Key Stage 1, it helps them learn all about the moon, the Mars explorer, space suits and more.

Dive into the deadliest of oceans with this visual encyclopedia. Compare the features of the different creatures from saw-like snouts to angel "e;wings"e; and use the reference section to look at a shark's anatomy.A simple, accessible, page-per-topic guide, you can learn all about the ocean's inhabitants with sensational images and enough information to become a shark expert yourself.Sharks and Other Deadly Ocean Creatures is a perfect one-stop reference for all scary sea monsters.

Helps you to learn about zoo animals. Packed with colourful pictures and activities, this book enables your toddler to discover all about zoo animals with this tactile board book.

This comprehensive visual encyclopedia explores World War II in fascinating detail and explains why this global event must never be forgotten.World War II: Visual Encyclopedia shows children the causes, battles, people, and aftermath, while cutting-edge CGI technology brings infamous events back to life. Learn about weaponry, tanks, ships, aircraft, campaigns, and military strategies. Read firsthand accounts of major campaigns and battles throughout the war. Uncover hundreds of biographies of wartime leaders and brave soldiers who served on the battlefields. Find out how technological advances influenced the final outcome. Key information is available at a glance, alongside data boxes, facts and stats, and inspiring quotations. From the fastest fighter plane to the longest battle, you'll discover everything you ever wanted to know, and much, much more.Whether you're a history buff or simply want help on a school project, this standout reference covers every aspect of World War II and the important part it has played in world history.

Explore the hidden depths of the ocean with this stunning visual encyclopedia for kidsOcean: A Children's Encyclopedia reveals the secrets of the seas through stunning images and beautiful photography to engage and educate kids. From the Arctic to the Caribbean, tiny plankton to giant whales, sandy beaches to the deepest depths, Ocean: A Children's Encyclopedia let's your child discover the mysterious world beneath the waves. Packed with fun facts for kids, this encyclopedia will dazzle your child covering everything from sea creatures and ocean birds to the Great Barrier Reef.

Looks with 3D terrain models that take you on a trip to the surfaces of the rocky planets. As well as covering the Sun, the planets, hundreds of moons and thousands of asteroids and comets, this title includes all the major Solar System missions, right up to the Mars rovers.

Helps toddlers and children learn to count using fun counting games for kids. With lots of animal themed counting games, this book also helps kids learn lots of animals facts while they learn to count.

Packed with thousands of words and definitions the Children's Illustrated Dictionary is here to help with any child struggling with spellings and meanings.If you're stumbling over spellings or unsure of meanings this dictionary for kids is here to help! Packed with thousands of words and meanings, from abacus to X-ray, plus interactive images to help you remember difficult words and strange spellings the Children's Illustrated Dictionary is the easiest dictionary for you to use. Clear, simple and easy-to-navigate, so you always find the word you're looking for, the Children's Illustrated Dictionary also has fun dictionary games, sections on grammar and a mix of eye-catching illustrations to engage young readers - making this the most fun and comprehensive guide to language.

Keep your cat happy and healthyLooking forward to welcoming your new cat or kitten? Complete Cat Care combines everything you need to know about cats and cat care in one practical manual, with day-to-day advice on cat grooming, cat behaviour and nutrition, as well as cat health and cat disorders. This cat book is packed with expert advice to help you to nurture your feline from kittenhood to old age. You'll find essential guidance on getting your cat, socialising your cat, tips on what to feed your cat and advice on training your cat. Step-by-step photography shows you how to handle your cat, how to groom it and how to administer basic first aid. Further health advice covers common and more serious cat disorders, with quick reference checklists and advice on how to treat and when to seek a vet, so you can keep your cat in purrfect health.Complete Cat Care will help you keep your cat healthy at every stage of its life.

A plant guide, that is updated to include RHS Awards of Garden Merit so you know which plants are RHS recommended. It recommends over 3,000 trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs, bedding plants, fruits and vegetables for every garden situation - all readily available from nurseries and garden centres.

A guide to the best fruits and vegetables with tips on how to grow them. It is packed with 100 full-colour illustrated profiles and quick reference recommendations to make choosing easy.

Simply everything you need to know to learn something new - now available in PDF.Ever wanted to learn how to crochet but don't know where to begin? Take the first step with A Little Course in Crochet, part of the popular series of learning guides from DK that explain everything and assume nothing. Learn at your own pace, in your own time and in the comfort of your own home. A Little Course in Crochet takes you from complete beginner to being able to make beautiful crochet projects. Start simple with basic crochet stitches, including chain stitches and treble crochet, build on your skills with 20 crochet patterns and show off with a crochet hat, crochet baby clothes or a traditional crochet afghan blanket.The step-by-step pictures show you what other courses only tell you and you can learn by doing with 13 crochet projects that help to build your confidence. A Little Course in Crochet will show you how to succeed at your new skill in no time.10 A Little Course in... titles available including Astronomy, Preserving, Yoga, Pilates, Wine Tasting, Sewing, Knitting, Baking, Growing Fruit & Veg.

Scarecrow is waiting for the big combine harvester and it's hiding somewhere on the farm, behind a a pop-up flap. Where could it be? Is it behind the plants? With bright photographs and 5 fun, pop-out farm surprises, this title presents toddlers with a world of pop-up tractor surprises.

Introduces your baby to numbers with touch and feel textures. This title helps them touch and learn about numbers one to ten with a cuddly dog, furry cats, shiny fire engines, fuzzy ducklings and more.

Penguin is looking for his friend Mr Snowman and he's behind the pop-up flaps. He's hiding somewhere in the snow, where could he be? Is he behind that giant snowball?

Helps you learn about Chug Chug Tractor and the jobs it can do as you follow the tractor around the farm, showing one busy day from morning to night. This book includes 15 sturdy flaps, and 5 exciting vehicle and animal sounds such as a revving tractor's engine and a quacking duck that activate when a flap is lifted.

Helps babies touch and learn about wild animal mums and babies such as a hairy lion and her cubs, a gorilla with a textured face and a fuzzy baby gorilla, and a polar bear in twinkly snow with a fluffy bear cub.

Helps you introduce your baby to farm animals with touch and feel textures. This title includes easily recognisable images and labels that helps you encourage recognition and naming of objects while the textured format promotes sensory learning.

Features big, bold pop-ups and bright colourful pictures that delight your little one. This book is suitable for reading aloud and encouraging early word recognition.