Find your creative flow, soothe nerves and reconnect with yourself through art therapyArt is the best medicine – and by tapping into our creativity regularly, we can develop tools to help us feel better, calmer, and more resilient.Art Therapy for Every Day features 365 accessible and engaging exercises, each designed to help you develop self-awareness, explore your emotions, and find relief from stress and trauma. Each exercise focuses on a specific intention, can be complete...
Discover the hard science that will help you cycle faster, endure for longer, and reach your peak of fitness What causes an energy “bonk”? How do you avoid “cracking” on a climb? How does training differ for a mountain bike race compared to a road race? Is the peloton a superorganism? Learn how to analyze key factors such as pedal stroke, fueling strategies, bike positioning, threshold power, and race tactics. Follow training plans tailored to different abilities and aims - a...
Immerse yourself in the extraordinary art that has defined Warhammer video games for over three decades. This stunning volume showcases iconic titles like Dawn of War alongside recent smash hits like Space Marine II, offering a unique and captivating journey through the evolution of Warhammer art.Packed with never-before-seen concept art, epic promo pieces, and insightful commentary, discover how the unmistakable gritty and distinctive atmosphere of the Warhammer worlds has b...
Figure out what your baby is thinking from the moment they are born. Your baby has a strong desire to communicate, but it isn’t always easy to work out just what they are trying to tell you. In this fascinating, research-led book, parenting author Tanith Carey and Clinical Psychologist Dr Angharad Rudkin explain just what your new baby might be thinking, in 75 typical scenarios, from newborn to two years old. What’s My Baby Thinking? looks in depth at your baby’s brain devel...
Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, this is the perfect introduction to the blueprint of life for those who are short on time but hungry for knowledge.Covering a broad range of fields from the cell biology of genes and DNA to cutting-edge gene-editing technologies like CRISPR, Simply Genetics demystifies the complexities of genetic code, its role in the evolution of species, and how it might reshape humanity and the world we live in.Explaining individual asp...
Discover the wonder of fungi and the vital role they play in your garden with expert guidance from the RHS. Did you know that the world’s largest living organism is a fungus? Or that without fungi we would disappear under a mountain of dead leaves? Fungi are all around us, including in our gardens. From the vast mycorrhizal networks in the soil to the array of mushrooms that pop up overnight and the less welcome varieties that appear on our plants, we live surrounded by this ...
From bakers and soldiers to gladiators and emperors, find out what it was like to live in one of history’s biggest empires. Enjoy a Roman feast and discover delicacies of peacock, nightingales, and dormice. Experience dubious Roman hygiene standards – ever washed your clothes in wee before?!And no tour of Ancient Rome would be complete without a visit to the infamous colosseum, where you’ll witness the nail-biting drama of gladiator fights and hear the roar of bloodthirsty cr...
This glorious guided tour of cartographic history features more than 300 of the most famous and important maps of all time.Immerse yourself in ancient Chinese star charts, decipher medieval Mappae Mundi, and marvel at intricate surveys of the ocean floor and the lunar surface. Discover how Polynesian navigators used sticks to chart their way across the Pacific, what a rhumb line is, and where dragons were once said to lurk.Organized chronologically, the book includes the most...
Ever wondered what happens inside your body from the moment you wake up until you fall asleep?Follow children from around the world through their daily lives, uncovering the amazing secrets of the human body along the way. From the adrenaline rush of a morning run to the brainpower behind solving maths problems, this book dives into the fascinating world of all the organs and systems that keep us going.Why do we get goosebumps? What causes us to fart? Discover the answers to ...
A magnificent showcase of the production drawings of star ships, vehicles, weapons, droids, and props from the Star Wars galaxy.Drawing on unprecedented access to the Lucasfilm Archives, this deluxe volume reveals and celebrates the spectacular work of the technical artists and designers who conceived the unforgettable look and feel of the Star Wars galaxy.Encompassing a wealth of material from Episode I: The Phantom Menace to Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, this impressiv...
'Astrocartography offers a kind of navigational magic. Not a vague horoscope, but a planetary imprint that maps where in the world you might feel most radiant, most inspired, most yourself.' – Marie ClaireMap out a life full of meaning and growth through your power places.Just as astrology helps us understand our place within the great cosmic order, astrocartography shows us – literally – where in the world we can thrive and be our best selves. Whether you’re seeking love, su...
Savor restaurant-quality ramen at home with super simple, super slurpable recipes for flavor-forward noodle bowlsSteaming, savory ramen is a favorite Japanese dish, but this slurpy comfort food can go well beyond the traditional flavor combinations. Learn how to build the perfect ramen bowl from the bottom up, starting with the noodles and moving on to the stock (dashi, chicken, pork, or vegetarian), protein, vegetables, and garnishes. This highly visual, beginner-friendly bo...
An Instant Sunday Times Bestseller*“I love this book – it’s invaluable for everyone from the first-time gardener to the most experienced.” – Monty Don"This book is a dream for someone like me who knows what they like but can’t always work out how to realise their vision!" – Jo Whiley________Do you want stunning pots and borders? These quick and easy planting recipes are all you need!Are you dreaming of a garden full of beautiful planting? Do you need simple, easy advice on wh...
This is the periodic table as you’ve never seen it before. By presenting the elements in the order in which they were discovered, The Periodic Table also tells the story of chemistry.Now iconic, the table was invented in the 1800s, long before anyone knew what was inside an atom. As more elements were found, the table got bigger. Some were discovered at risk to life and limb – for example, the hunt for the explosive element fluorine injured or even killed several scientists, ...
Develop your practice and unlock your power with this essential guide to magical witchcraft.Much more than a simple spellbook, learn how to build a magical practice that’s right for you with this all-in-one practical guide to witchcraft that will help you find your power, develop your practice, and share your skills.Encompassing essentials including tarot, astrology, spellcasting, divination, and sigils, along with key information on everything from crystals to the wheel of t...
Discover the spellbinding history of witches.Travel through time and across the globe to discover bewitching tales of historical witch trials, folklore, and potions. Featuring immersive storytelling from author Hazel Atkinson and enchanting illustrations from Camelia Pham, this book covers everything from the origin of the word “witch” to the modern-day beliefs of Wiccans. Meet magical women, and hear about different forms of magic, from Ancient Egyptian Heka to South America...
Meet the bold, the brave, and the brilliant – over 100 individual heroes of legend from cultures around the world are profiled in an engaging and fun way!Legends from every corner of the globe are full of heroes. Legendary Heroes celebrates their timeless heroism, incredible bravery, supreme strength, keen intelligence, and exceptional self-sacrifice.Join Beowulf as he comes face-to face with a fire-breathing dragon, sail with Sindbad as he grapples with gargantuan giants and...
When the revolution came, everything changed. The old rulers were overthrown and the city’s traditions were shattered. Annie and Lee grew up in the aftermath, their lives shaped by the chaos. Brought together in the same orphanage and despite their differences, they became each other’s closest ally. But years of training have turned their friendship into rivalry as they now compete to lead the city’s legendary dragonriders.Just as they’re finding their footing, a new threat a...
Discover the beguiling history of witchcraft, magic, and superstition through the centuries in this stunningly illustrated title.A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most interesting and often controversial subjects in the world, covering everything from ancient animal worship and shamanism, through alchemy and divination to modern Wicca and the resurgence of the occult in 21st-century literature, cinema, and televisio...
GLOW-WEBS-GLOW! Light up your world with more than 100 glow-in-the-dark stickers of Team Spidey, their best friends, and their fearsome foesCreate glowing action scenes with stickers of all your favourite heroes and villains from Spidey and His Amazing Friends, or even just stick them to your personal items to brighten up the place! Help Spidey catch the Green Goblin across New York City with the help of Black Panther, swing into action with Miles and Ghost-Spider back at WEB...
The ultimate introduction to global art, presenting 30,000 years of creativity in one lavishly illustrated book. Discover all you need to know about art history in this definite guide. Art: The Definitive Visual Guide brings a gallery of more than 2,500 of the world's finest paintings and sculptures into your home.Spanning 30,000 years, from cave paintings to contemporary art, this stunning chronological exploration of every major artistic movement introduces the major milest...
Deepen your coffee knowledge, experiment with different beans, methods, and flavours, and become a barista at home with The Coffee Book and its 70 recipes. Discover the origins of coffee and its production before exploring over 40 country profiles, showcasing the incredible variety of beans grown around the world.Appreciate the nuances of flavour from bean to bean using the taster's wheel to identify different flavours and understand which notes complement one another.Mast...
The best-selling, official, and definitive guide to the characters of the dynamic, ever-expanding Marvel Universe.Compiled by a team of comic book experts in close collaboration with Marvel Comics, this fully updated and expanded edition features more than 1,200 iconic Super Heroes and villains, with hundreds of expanded entries detailing their adventures since the previous edition (2019).Major new characters have also been added, and the latest Marvel Universe crossover even...
This picture word book of 1000 first words will broaden young children's vocabulary and strengthen their early reading and writing skills.Every picture-packed page is full of things children will love to look at, with word labels for each image, plus some simple text that encourages children to explore the book. Topics include Me and My Body, My Family and Friends, Animals in the Wild, All Sorts of Places, Describing People, Colours, Shapes, and Numbers, and Time, Seasons, an...
Get the facts about the biggest beauty and skincare trends from Instagram's cosmetic science expert Dr Michelle Wong. Will eating dairy give me acne? Do I need to wear sunscreen every day? How often should I wash my hair? What's the best way to fade scars? And is "clean beauty" really as healthy as it sounds?The Science of Beauty reveals the truth behind the bold marketing claims and viral TikTok trends, and tells you what you really need to know about the products you use ev...
Jump into the action-packed LEGO Marvel multiverse with DK's latest Visual Dictionary, complete with an exclusive minifigure.Discover everything you need to know about the latest sets, vehicles, and minifigures. See every detail of the Guardians of the Galaxy's spaceship, explore Doctor Strange's Sanctum Sanctorum, examine the advanced vehicles of Wakanda, discover Spider-Man's most dastardly villains, and find out about your favourite LEGO Marvel minifigures - from Black Pan...
Learn English with this fun course for complete beginners. Simple exercises and lively audio will have you speaking and reading more than 500 words in no time!The perfect introduction to English vocabulary and grammar, English for Everyone Junior: Beginner's Course provides children aged 6-9 with the support they need as they take the first steps towards learning English as a foreign language. Equally effective for home study or the classroom, this carefully levelled English...
From planets and asteroids to black holes and galaxies, every page will captivate young readers as they journey through the vastness of the Universe. Each celestial body is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images. Engaging storybook-style descriptions of each object allow readers to delve into facts, myths, trivia, and key discoveries about the Solar System and beyond. Wonder at the rocky rings around Saturn...
A fascinating look into the secrets of the supernatural world for curious children obsessed with magic and mystery. This book explores every aspect of magic through the ages and across many cultures. It traces the history of magic ritual from spells and potions to alchemy and divination, as well as investigating other mysteries of the paranormal. While it's a fun read, it takes its subject seriously - taking an historical, comprehensive approach to the supernatural world acro...
Take your speaking skills to the next level with this easy-to-use, visual guide to conversational English. Tired of textbook English? Keen to converse like a local? Need some help getting there? Then this book is for you! With more than 2,500 of the most useful words and phrases, English for Everyone: Everyday English is the perfect companion to help take your English from the classroom into day-to-day life. With this book, you'll not only learn what to say, but how to say it...
Become a seasoning expert and transform your meals from bland to flavourful. Explore the science behind making incredible spice blends and discover how they work together to create exciting layers of flavour and new sensations. This is the perfect book for curious cooks and adventurous foodies.Spice profiles - organised by their dominant flavour compound - showcase the world's top spices with recipe ideas, information on how to buy, use, and store, and in-depth science to he...
Witness our incredible human story unfold - from the very first people in Africa to the collapse of Communism and beyond - exquisitely charted map by map. Come on a journey through global history, told in more than 130 specially made maps that each offer a window on a key event. Step into the action and follow Ghengis Khan sweeping through China, Napoleon conquering Europe, or two world wars raging across the globe. See empires rise and fall - from the Egyptians and the Azte...
From the Chevrolet Bel Air to the Ferrari Testarossa, this stunning book showcases the most iconic and important classic cars from every decade since the 1940s.Few things ignite such reverence as a classic car. With more than 250 iconic models from the 1940s to the early 1990s, photographed from every angle, this title is a glorious celebration of the stars in the classic car firmament.The Classic Car Book brings you the story of more than 20 great marques, including househol...
Change the way you see the world with a groundbreaking visual approach to the wonders of our planet.This fully updated third edition of Knowledge Encyclopedia will continue to fascinate young readers with its microscopic detail and amazing facts on a huge range of topics. You'll find yourself totally absorbed in complex subjects, made clear through engaging explanations, intricate illustrations, stunning photographs, and awe-inspiring 3D images. Explore the universe, from the...
An interactive touch and feel book for babies that inspires hands-on learning, helping children develop motor skills while having fun with their favourite farmyard animals.Baby Touch and Feel: Farm Animals is an interactive and fun way to help your child learn not only words but shapes and textures too. Bold, bright pictures and colorful illustrations will be more than enough to keep your baby's attention. This adorable picture book is a perfect first book for preschoolers an...
You're never too young to start loving animals! Introduce little ones to our furry friends with this interactive touch and feel book. Read all about an exciting selection of animals, from cute puppies to the mighty elephant. With engaging, simple text, this adorable board book is ideal for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. Tactile elements make it the ideal gift: young children will love exploring all the different textures, from the kitten's wool ball to the soft fur of ...
Kickstart your creativity and create a masterpiece with step-by-step workshops and advice from professional artists.Whether you want to try your hand at painting for the first time or brush up on your artistic skills, Artist's Painting Techniques is for you. Learn how to work with watercolours, oils, and acrylics and discover everything you need to know about tone, colour, pattern, brushwork, and composition with detailed advice for beginner, intermediate, and advanced painte...
Get to grips with the concepts that shaped the way we think about ethics, politics, and our place in the universe. Explaining the big ideas and groundbreaking theories of key philosophers in a clear and simple way, The Philosophy Book is the perfect one-stop guide to philosophy and the history of how we think. Untangling knotty theories and shedding light on abstract concepts, entries explore and explain each complex idea with a combination of easy-to-follow explanations and...
The ultimate introduction to big machines for kids 3-5, packed with construction facts and building foldout fun. Journey to a modern-day construction site with this captivating toddler truck book. From the tough bulldozer to the towering crane, young builders will meet their favourite construction vehicles in stunning detail.Turn each page and see the big machines move in one by one to get to work, finally revealing a foldout surprise: the completed apartment building with a ...
From the earliest green shoots to dense tropical forests, discover how plants spread across the world to build our environment. Plants first emerged on a very different looking Earth 500 million years ago. As land masses moved, plants were brought together in fierce competition with one another, or separated to continue their lives in very different conditions.On this evolutionary journey, they developed ingenious strategies to disperse and extend their range, and increase th...
The ultimate introduction to dinosaurs for kids 3–5, packed with prehistoric facts and roaring foldout fun. Journey back in time to the Mesozoic Era with this captivating toddler dinosaur book. From the towering T.rex to the spiky Stegosaurus, young palaeontologists will meet their favourite prehistoric creatures in stunning detail.Turn each page and see the prehistoric creatures getting bigger and bigger, finally revealing a foldout surprise: one of the largest known land an...
What would everything look like if you shrank to the size of an ant? Miniverse takes you on a mind-boggling journey into the world of the teeny tiny. Discover how zips, paper, ballpoint pens, and velcro work by seeing them enlarged hundreds of times. Watch dust mites clambering through the jungle of fibres in a carpet and eyelash mites burrowing into the roots of human hairs.See how toxic venom squirts from the stings of hornets and nettles. Miniverse reveals a hidden realm o...
Get ready for adventure as we go behind the scenes of an international airport and unlock its secrets!This enticing book for young children takes you on a fun-filled journey as we follow a family setting off on holiday – from arriving at the airport and checking in to boarding the plane, taking off and landing. Each fully-illustrated, colourful spread showcases what happens on a typical day in an airport from the mysterious workings of a baggage carousel to how runways are pr...
Fully revised and updated, this is the ultimate guide to the “beautiful game” for any football fan who wants to discover everything there is to know about the biggest clubs of all time and World Cup winners, or brush up on their football skills and techniques. Whether you are a keen player, a lifelong supporter, or an armchair football manager, this book illustrates every aspect of the most popular sport in the world. The Football Book reveals the story behind the sport – fro...
Get to know more than 100 nocturnal animals from around the world with this delightful illustrated introduction and bedtime companion. What happens in the wild when you're tucked up in bed? This is a must-have introduction to the wonderful world of animals and their nighttime lives, filled with beautiful illustrations and storybook text on every page. The Bedtime Book of Nighttime Animals features a fascinating collection of creatures, from flitting bats and silent owls to gl...
Incredible skin doesn't come with guesswork. Find the answers you need with Skin: An Owner's Guide, the latest book in the Body Literacy Library series. Consultant dermatologist Dr Emma Craythorne offers a clear path to better understanding and prioritising the body’s largest and most misunderstood organ.Discover how your skin evolves throughout your lifetime, why it is a mirror for everything that happens underneath it, and how to embrace a skin-loving lifestyle. Covering al...
“This is no silly sausage. It's a very clever, funny sausage, full of brilliant ideas, not the least of which is Saussaladière – the first recipe I am going to make!” Yotam Ottolenghi“Max has made me want to only eat sausages for the rest of my life.” Simon Rimmer"An indispensable guide to cooking, eating, and embracing one of life's great joys, the mighty sausage. Who better to guide us on this journey than Max Halley?!" Ben LippettYou can’t help but smile at the mention of ...
Cast on with confidence and master even the trickiest of stitches with The Knitting Book. This bestselling guide features over 250 step-by-step techniques, showing you everything from simple knit and purl stitches and techniques for casting on and off, to colourwork, cables, brioche, and lace, as well as how to knit in the round, turn a sock heel, and block knitted fabrics for a flawless finish. Discover the right yarns and needles for any project, and test out your new-found...
Step into the wonders of the natural world with Shapes of Nature - a big, beautiful book bursting with colour, detail, and variety!Perfect for curious minds ages 9+, this spectacular large-format nature book is designed to inspire a new generation of nature lovers. Inside, you’ll discover shimmering beetles and dazzling tree frogs, knobbly seashells and sparkling crystals, plus fabulous fungi and delicate feathers - all arranged in stunning mosaics. Each page transforms natur...
Meet the world's most remarkable bugs – from the tiny fairy wasp to the giant weta - in this photo-packed bug encyclopedia for kids. Did you know that there may be 5 million species of insects in the world? And that there are over a billion insects for every human on our planet?With nearly 1,000 stunning images of insects from around the world, Our World in Pictures: Bugs, Butterflies, Beetles, and Bees takes a fun look at this gigantic group of tiny animals. This colourful b...
The official and definitive guide to the dynamic and engrossing characters of the DC multiverse – now updated with more than 1,000 entries. Written by DC experts, the fifth and latest edition of the comprehensive DC Encyclopedia includes more than 1,000 Super Heroes and Super-Villains, including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Cyborg, The Joker, and Harley Quinn. The most captivating and complete DC Encyclopedia to date:The fifth edition of the highly celebrated DC Encycloped...
Experience the jaw-dropping power of the world's most impressive machines in this stunning rocket science book for kids. Get an all-access pass to the launchpad and beyond. Rocket is the closest you will get to a real blast-off without actually being there! From breathtaking, specialised photography to detailed diagrams, this book is perfect for kids who love outer space and want to see behind the scenes of how engineers and STEM learning prepare humans for the stars.With thi...
Find out exactly what your cat needs and wants in the ultimate cat care book - written by a vet!Packed with expert tips and advice from Jess French - qualified vet, TV presenter and animal lover, this fun and practical cat book for kids will teach you how to take care of a new cat or kitten. Whether you’re raising a new kitten or welcoming an adult rescue into your family, you’ll find everything you need to prepare for day one and beyond, for indoor and outdoor cats. From cre...
Find out exactly what your dog needs and wants in the ultimate dog and puppy care book - written by a vet!Packed with expert tips and advice from Jess French - qualified vet, TV presenter and animal lover, this fun and practical dog book for kids will teach you how to take care of a new puppy or dog. Whether you’re raising a new pup or welcoming an adult rescue into your family, you’ll find everything you need to prepare for day one and beyond. From creating a comfortable, co...
Explore more than 5,000 years of mechanised conflict around the globe – from the earliest chariots and warships to the supersonic fighters and bombers of the modern era. Take an exhilarating ride through the ever-changing world of mobile warfare, across hundreds of pages of dramatic photography and evocative text with The Military Transport Book. Get up close to more than 400 of the most important and ground breaking examples ever built: jump aboard a Korean turtle ship, driv...
This new edition of the award-winning The Brain Book uses the latest findings from neuroscience research and brain-imaging technology to take you on a journey into the human brain. Artworks and scans reveal the brain's anatomy in unprecedented detail. Step-by-step sequences unravel and simplify complex processes, such as how nerves transmit signals and how a memory is laid down and recalled.The book answers fundamental and compelling questions about the brain and cognitive ne...
Check more than 500 birds off your list with the ultimate photographic field guide. This compact field guide features the highest quality photographs to help you identify more than 500 bird species with ease. Each bird's entry includes clear images at rest and in flight and pictures the male, female, and juvenile where they are different.There is even a handy flight-pattern diagram for those moments when all you catch is a glimpse of them in flight as they dart into a bush. A...
Explore the intriguing answers to more than 200 questions children ask about their favourite animals.Why are flamingos pink? What’s in a camel’s hump? How long does a tortoise live? This fact-packed book for young learners reveals answers to questions that kids have about all creatures big and small, and some they hadn’t thought of! Organized on the basis of animal groups, this exhaustive book includes mammals, birds, insects, reptiles and amphibians, fish, and more. Each pag...
Do you step into your garden and feel overwhelmed by the task at hand? Or maybe you find yourself baffled by the sheer amount of gardening information and just want to know what needs doing right now?Fear not, Michael Griffiths is here to give you some straight-talking advice, month by month. The Easy Garden breaks down the year into jobs for each month, with simple step-by-steps showing you what to do. From how to prune wisteria to how to install a water butt, you will find ...
Humans – who are we? Physically, Homo sapiens is unremarkable in the animal world – a hairless ape. But somehow, in combination, our characteristics make us remarkable. With our dexterity and brain power, we discovered ways of finding food and beating the elements not only in our home on the African savanna, but in every habitat from jungle to Arctic waste.Humans tells the story of our evolution with beautiful illustrations of our seemingly ordinary anatomy alongside colourfu...
Embark on an adventure through the wondrous world of the human body with Dr Ranj Singh as your trusty guide. Join him on an exciting journey inside your body's systems - from the powerhouse of the heart to the bustling networks of your brain. With easy-to-understand explanations, captivating illustrations, and fun facts, kids will learn how their bodies work in harmony to keep them healthy and happy.From the tip of your nose to the tips of your toes, explore every nook and cr...
Voyages across the sea, man-eating monsters, witches, gods, and goddesses: The Odyssey is the ultimate adventure story. Take a journey across the sea and follow the heroic, catastrophic, and sometimes downright gruesome tales of the Greek king Odysseus in this modern retelling of Homer's The Odyssey. A story of trickery, lies, and perseverance, watch as Odysseus is tested to the limits by the Cyclops, sirens, and lots of meddling, angry gods.Written by self-proclaimed Greek m...
Cats come in all shapes, colours, and sizes... but which of them is the biggest?Tiny kitten, Pippa, loves to explore slippers. Paisley the Persian cat loves cardboard boxes, and Dave the Devon Rex is DEFINITELY not related to the T.rex. Each of these cats is special in their own way, but only one of these lovable fluffballs can be the BIGGEST. Purr-fect for cat-lovers, this playful story is the second in the Biggest series, and features a gatefold surprise at the end.Written ...
The ultimate one-stop guide to the subject, this book takes you on a fascinating journey through the questions that have puzzled humanity for over 2,500 years. From metaphysics and ethics to political philosophy and the philosophy of science, learn a different branch of philosophy across nine modules that explore and explain all of the most important ideas of history’s greatest thinkers – from Plato, Aristotle, and Confucius to the Stoics, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Simone de B...
Take a trip around the world and hear from 70+ girls from 46 different countries in Rebel Girls’ ambitious, globe-spanning project: Girls Like Me!Girls Like Me inspires young readers to be proud of their interests and of who they are, while learning about the lives, traditions, and hobbies of real-life Rebel Girls all around the world. No girl is quite like another, but reading about more than 70 girls, in their own words, reveals that for all our differences, we also have lo...
Take a tour of the world's most talked about architectural wonders. This is your passport to 100 places designed to impress – think Italy's Colosseum, India's Taj Mahal, Australia's Sydney Opera House and the USA's Empire State Building. These are the landmarks that define destinations, fill photo galleries and stick in your memory long after the trip is over, and now it's time to see them for yourself.Organized by continent, the book takes you on a global tour of must-see si...
How can you create a successful brand? What makes a great entrepreneur? And why do some firms fail while others prosper?Part of DK’s indispensable Big Ideas series, this fully revised and updated new edition of The Business Book answers these questions and many more. The perfect introduction to the subject, it explores and explains everything from competition-based theory and critical-path analysis to market-mapping and the MABA matrix through a combination of easy-to-follow ...
How do we map the ocean floor? Why do earthquakes strike some places more than others? In what ways does a city’s layout reflect its politics? Part of DK’s indispensable Big Ideas series, The Geography Book answers these questions and many more. The perfect introduction to the subject, it explores and explains the key geophysical and atmospheric processes that have shaped Earth’s geology, climate, and ecosystems, and the numerous ways in which they have shaped our lives, and ...
A beautiful field guide to beetles featuring notes, spectacular photos, and colourful illustrations of the world’s most remarkable beetles. A compact version of DK’s bestselling anthology series, An Anthology of Beetles is perfect for budding entomologists and nature lovers ages 7-9 to take on the go and find these tough creatures. An Anthology of Beetles will be your child’s guide through the lively world of insects, teaching how different species of beetles help pollinate p...
Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Chemistry is the perfect introduction for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge. This book covers the core concepts of chemistry in a fresh and accessible way – from the structure of an atom and the 118 elements of the periodic table, to combustion and explosive reactions. Using simple diagrams and precise explanations, each pared-back entry explains concepts clearly and concisely.Whether you are stud...
Enter a world of towering mountains, swirling storms, and deep ocean trenches for an unforgettable journey through our planet Earth. The Magic and Mystery of Earth combines vivid illustrations with dazzling and up-to-date photography to help young scientists aged 7-9 learn all there is to know about Earth. Day turns to night, seasons shift, water moves, volcanoes erupt in a burst of fury, and animals swing and dart across the pages of this earth science guide.Children will lo...
If the age of planet Earth was scaled to 24 hours, humans would only have come into existence in the last 38 seconds. Discover the incredible lost worlds that came before us in this ultimate visual history of the world for kids 8-12. From the rise and fall of dinosaurs to mega-penguins and a mile-high waterfall in the Mediterranean, this natural history book reveals the weird and wonderful sights of our planet’s vast history.Written by expert geologist and palaeontologist Dr ...
