Dorling Kindersley

This is a simple, visual approach to helping your child understand science from Carol Vorderman. Reduce the stress of studying science and help your children with their homework by following Help Your Kids with Science, a unique visual guide that demystifies the subject for everyone. Using clear, accessible pictures, diagrams and easy-to-follow step-by-steps — and covering all the important areas of biology, chemistry and physics — you'll learn to approach even the most complex science problems with confidence. This title includes a glossary of key science terms and symbols. Help Your Kids with Science is the perfect guide for every frustrated parent and desperate child, who want to understand science and put it into practice.

3,000 years of fashion history in one stylish visual guide. «Fashion» is the definitive guide to the evolution of costume and style. Tracing 3,000 years from the early draped fabrics of ancient times to today's catwalk sensations and with a foreword by fashion guru Caryn Franklin, this is your own personal fashion show through history. Breathtaking in its scope, «Fashion» is packed with over 1,500 costumes from around the globe and lavishly illustrated with a mix of original fashion plates, archive images and commissioned photography. Plus features on famous trend-setters, fashion icons and designers from Jackie Onassis to Alexander McQueen bring the world of fashion to life. «Fashion» is guaranteed to add style to your bookshelf; with its luxurious textured fabric jacket and spine, it's the season's must-have for anyone with a passion for fashion.

This is the ultimate web-slinger's story retold in this amazing visual chronicle. Spider-Man turns 50 in 2012 — find out where it all began in «Spider-man Year By Year A Visual Chronicle». From his first appearance in 1962 to his most recent storylines, the milestone events and all the twists and turns of the Spider-Man story are explored and explained. Filled with fascinating facts about his allies, foes, costume and storylines and packed with original comic-book art, enter Spider-Man's life and world, year by year. Packaged in an attractive slipcase with two original prints, «Spider-man Year By Year A Visual Chronicle» is a must-have for every fan.

Tinker Bell and her friends come to sparkling life in this fun sticker book celebrating the world of Pixie Hollow. More than sixty sweet and charming reusable stickers let readers relive the excitement of Tinker Bell's adventures, and accompanying facts help fans learn even more about their most favorite fairies of all.

If you enjoyed tracking the Doctor through his alien adventures in Where's the Doctor?, you'll love hunting him and his friends down as he travels through time. Can you spot the Doctor, Rory, Amy and the TARDIS in Ancient Rome, Victorian London and the far future? With loads to find, these incredibly detailed images will keep you searching for hours!

This is a thrilling face-to-face encounter with the intimate lives, elaborate displays and extraordinary behaviour of animals in the wild. Internationally renowned zoologist and TV presenter, Charlotte Uhlenbroek, brings the animal kingdom to vivid life in the Illustrated Encyclopedia of Animal Life. Illustrated with astonishing wildlife photography and action sequences, every aspect of animal life and behaviour is explored and explained — from courtship rituals and birth to hunting and death. Mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates — thousands of all kinds are featured as well as explanations on how the animal kingdom is organised and how animals' bodies function. Plus, critical conservation issues are also explored. From the fleeting life of a mayfly to the ten-year courtship of the manakin, the Illustrated Encyclopedia of Animal Life lays bare the animal kingdom in all its awe-inspiring glory and detail.

Master every technique and develop your culinary skills with classic, contemporary and innovative recipes from around the world. Eighteen top chefs, including Marcus Wareing, Charlie Trotter and Ken Hom, present the basic preparations and the best methods with clearly explained, step-by-step advice. — Features over 600 delicious recipes — Illustrated with sumptuous photography — Contains professional skills, adapted for the home. From homely English food to international cuisine, let these top chefs from across the globe bring their expertise into your home. Share their passion for food, broaden your repertoire — and cook for success every time with this one-stop guide. It's the essential ingredient for every kitchen.

An animals eye view on the cycle of life I start life as a tiny tadpole, but how do I turn into a handsome frog? Turn the pages and watch me grow inside my egg, see me hatch out and make my first leap from the water! Colourful photographs and lively text make learning all about life cycles fun! This charming book is irresistibly presented and will be a favourite of both children and parents. — First person text presents a clear and engaging read that children will love. — Fantastic fun facts are displayed in colourful boxes. — Features a glossary that tiny minds can refer to!

Look and learn to recall a wealth of everyday vocabulary in Japanese with this intuitive easy-to-use visual language dictionary. Whether it's for business or pleasure, the «Japanese English Bilingual Visual Dictionary» will help you pick up 6,000 key Japanese words and phrases on a range of subjects: from shopping and eating out, to sport and beyond quickly and easily. Find every word you need to know fast using the clearly labelled colour illustrated scenes from everyday life. Plus, find helpful features on key Japanese nouns, verbs and phrases to improve your understanding of the language and benefit from the pronunciation guide for each Japanese word throughout the book. This is pocket-sized so you can take it wherever your travels take you.

»The Americas: Where to Go When», compact edition, is the ultimate holiday planner, highlighting the most spectacular places in North, Central and South America and the best time to visit each one. Written by a team of travel experts, and edited by Craig Doyle, the title brings more than 120 destinations to life with informative narrative and the stunning photography you'd expect from DK. Get to the heart of the most memorable travel destinations in the Americas with hundreds of experiences from marvelling at Niagara Falls in April and cruising down the Amazon in May to sampling San Francisco's romantic spots in September. Six different themes — Natural World, Unforgettable Journeys, Family Holidays, Luxury & Romance, Activity Breaks, and Festivals & Culture — ensure that there is something for everybody. With a simple month-by-month format, practical information and suggested itineraries, «The Americas: Where to Go When» makes finding the ideal getaway easier than ever. Search by time of year, type of vacation or simply flip through the pages and be inspired. Take an enticing tour of the Americas with «The Americas: Where to Go When».

Carries EU Toy Safety Directive 'CE' logo. This is the best-selling «My First» series — now brighter, bolder and better! You can get your toddler counting confidently with «My First Number Board Book». Packed with bright, lively pictures and large, simple text — this is an ideal book to stimulate recognition and encourage talking and naming. It features a chunky format and hardwearing pages that are great for little hands.

DK Eyewitness Shakespeare is a spectacular and informative guide to one of history's most well known playwrights. Amazing colour photographs offer your child a unique 'eyewitness' view of William Shakespeare. Did you know special effects were used in Shakespeare's plays including devils and ghosts that came up through trapdoors in the stage? Let your child discover the fascinating life and times of one of the world's greatest playwrights, from Shakespeare's birth in the small town of Stratford-upon-Avon to theatre life in 16th century London. Then use the giant pull-out wall chart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about Shakespeare. Find out more and download amazing clipart images at our associated website.

Lights, camera, action... enter The Film Book, stage left. Step into the world of cinema with The Film Book — the films, the directors, the genres and the styles. Profiling 100 of the world's most influential directors and 100 key cinematic works, the book will take you through the changing experience of cinema from the earliest silent movies to the modern 3D cinematic phenomenon. Covering every national school of film-making from Hollywood to Bollywood the book is a great browse bible with Top 10 and What to Watch feature boxes. You can test your knowledge with the essential trivia section — how much do you know about Oscar winners, biggest flops, banned films and more! From the birth of cinema right up until the present day, The Film Book is a cinematic masterpiece. Packaged in a metal tin just like a reel of film, The Film Book is full to bursting with interesting stats, facts and figures and is essential for any film buff.

This is the definitive visual guide to 5,000 years of British history. The History of Britain & Ireland traces the key events that have shaped the British Isles. From the Elizabethan age of Shakespeare to the Iraq and Afghan wars of the 21st century, this beautifully illustrated book offers a definitive visual chronicle of the most colourful and defining episodes in British history. Packed with visually arresting illustrations and clear, concise text, you can now explore the long and fascinating story of the British Isles. It includes profiles of key people in history such as Geoffrey Chaucer, Alfred the Great, Charles Dickens, Queen Elizabeth I and Winston Churchill. The History of Britain & Ireland is ideal as a family reference for the home as well as a key history companion for schools.

From outer space to the inside of bodies, explore the incredible world of science with this first reference for young scientists — now in paperback! Help your child take an incredible look at the physics, biology and chemistry that shapes everything around us. Packed with answers, they'll discover why a flower grows, what's in the air that we breathe, and why what goes up must come down. This title is full of bite-sized facts, curiosity quizzes and special 'weird-or-what' features kids will love getting their teeth into, there's lots to see and explore. It is perfect for homework or just for fun. Go ahead; let your child explore the world of science.

Let Carol Vorderman help your child to get a head start in English. English Made Easy is packed with notes and tips to make learning about English easy and fun! Follow the exercises with your child, then reward them with gold stars for their efforts. Each title contains a progress chart so your child can keep track of all the exercises they have completed. A great way to improve your child's early writing skills — 'the more you practice, the better you'll be' — Carol Vorderman.

Let Carol Vorderman help your child to get a head start in English. English Made Easy is packed with notes and tips to make learning about English easy and fun! Follow the exercises with your child, then reward them with gold stars for their efforts. Each title contains a progress chart so your child can keep track of all the exercises they have completed. A great way to improve your child's early reading skills — 'the more you practice, the better you'll be' — Carol Vorderman.

Let Carol Vorderman help your child to get a head start in English. English Made Easy is packed with notes and tips to make learning about English easy and fun! Follow the exercises with your child, then reward them with gold stars for their efforts. Each title contains a progress chart so your child can keep track of all the exercises they have completed. A great way to improve your child's early writing skills — 'the more you practice, the better you'll be' — Carol Vorderman.

Let Carol Vorderman help your child to get a head start in English. English Made Easy is packed with notes and tips to make learning about English easy and fun! Follow the exercises with your child, then reward them with gold stars for their efforts. Each title contains a progress chart so your child can keep track of all the exercises they have completed. This is a great way to improve your child's early rhyming skills — 'the more you practice, the better you'll be' — Carol Vorderman.

Get your child hooked on reading as they experience Indiana Jones' greatest escapes! Watch as your child experiences the exciting stories from Indiana Jones' Great Escapes. Rich in vocabulary, with more challenging sentence structures, this DK Reader will help build literacy skills and is great for encouraging confidence in your child. With full-colour movie stills from the franchise, this DK Reader will inspire reluctant readers and budding archaeologists alike! Reading alone is now a thrilling adventure with Indiana Jones.

Get your child hooked on reading as they join Indiana Jones in his search for the buried treasure. Join Indy and rebellious Young Mutt in this amazing new adventure Indiana Jones: The Search for the Buried Treasure. Watch as your child joins Indy on his hunt for the treasure — with longer sentences and increased vocabulary — this new adventure will develop your child's reading skills. With full-colour movie stills from the franchise, this DK Reader will inspire reluctant readers and budding archaeologists alike! Reading alone is now a thrilling adventure with Indiana Jones.

The uniquely visual DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Japan is your indispensible guide to this fascinating country. This fully updated guide includes unique cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of Japan's must-see sites, plus street-by-street maps of all its cities and towns. The new-look guide is also packed with photographs and illustrations leading you straight to the best attractions this diverse country has to offer. DK's Eyewitness Travel Guide Japan will help you to discover Japan region by region; from exploring the bustling streets of Tokyo to climbing Mount Fuji. Detailed listings will guide you to the best hotels, restaurants, bars and shops for all budgets, whilst detailed practical information will help you to get around, whether by train, car or ferry. Plus, DK's excellent insider tips will get you under the skin of Sweden, even explaining the country's traditional arts and crafts and amazing history and cuisine. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Japan — showing you what others only tell you.

Get your child hooked on reading as they learn all about The Adventures of Han Solo from the Star Wars movies. Designed to engage even the most reluctant reader, your child will learn all about Han Solo, his sidekick Chewbacca, his relationships with Luke and Leia, and his enemy, Jabba the Hutt. Discover all about the Millennium Falcon and the amazing journeys Han goes on. Filled with stunning pictures from Star Wars, it's an out-of-this-world read. And don't forget, there's a galaxy-full of DK Star Wars books to collect.

Get your child hooked on reading and discover what life is like for a Clone Trooper. This action-packed Star Wars Reader features the Clone Troopers in Action — born as clones and trained to be soldiers from childhood. It helps you watch as your child meets the Galactic Army's famous soldiers — the nucleus for the armed forces of the Galactic Empire. This Reader is filled with details on armour, training, weapons, spaceships and battles to excite even the smallest Star Wars fan! Filled with amazing pictures from Star Wars, it's an out-of-this-world read. And don't forget, there's a galaxy-full of DK Star Wars books to collect.