Dorling Kindersley

This title provides everything you ever wanted to know about your favourite Star Wars The Clone Wars characters! If your child loves Star Wars The Clone Wars then let them meet the characters from their favourite TV series. From Anakin Skywalker to Ziro the Hutt, they'll learn the ins and outs, ups and downs and secret info on all their favourite characters. Focused entirely on the characters from the Star Wars The Clone Wars series, this chunky, chock-full-of-info encyclopedia will take them from A to Z in The Clone Wars universe. And don't forget, there's a galaxy full of other DK Star Wars books to collect.

Play I-spy with your toddler and they'll learn lots of first words. Hunt for hidden animals, vehicles, things from the home and much more with your toddler — they'll love playing I-spy and learning first words. Read it together and help them turn the pages as they solve riddles and spot fun surprises. With over 300 fabulous objects to find your toddler will love learning their first words!

DK Readers will help your child learn to read and encourage a life-long love of reading whilst they learn about earthquakes and natural disasters. Encourage your child to read. They will come face-to-face with some of the deadliest natural disasters of all time, from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius to the San Francisco earthquake of 1906, and learn about the scientific forces behind these incredible events. DK Readers are part of a five-level highly pictorial reading scheme, which uses lively illustrations and engaging stories to encourage reading. Level 4 Readers have rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure, additional information, alphabetical glossary and index to help challenge growing readers and build literacy skills. Read them together with children who are reading alone and with reluctant readers. This title includes over 100 DK Readers in the series.

This title offers an interactive look at science for kids. This comprehensive look at science will teach your child all about twenty seven 'Big Ideas', from atoms to net force. These ideas will help them to connect the dots between what they observe and what they understand. Bursting with facts and close-up graphics, this title explains tricky concepts using accessible visuals. Learn about why energy can change but is never lost from looking at a visual of a hybrid car. Seeing is learning — special symbols direct children to over 200 specially created interactive online activities for hands on learning; from interactive art, to virtual labs where they can experiment combining chemicals. It's an incredible look at science.

Make all your fairy-tale dreams come true with more than 60 full-color reusable stickers featuring nine magical Disney Princesses.

Tread deep into the world of the Prince of Persia and beyond. Set in medieval Persia, the Prince of Persia is the incredible story of an adventurous prince who teams up with a rival princess to stop an angry ruler from unleashing a sandstorm that could destroy the world. Packed with movie stills and shots of your favourite characters from Prince Dunstan to Princess Tamina, enter the medieval world of the Prince of Persia. You'll find fascinating insights into the characters from the movie and explore the themes and extraordinary locations through specially commissioned photography and artwork.

Design and make your own jewellery for a fraction of what it would cost in the shops. Common beading techniques are clearly explained, with information on which colours to choose, what equipment you will need and also how to find the best beads. This work features 18 simple step-by-step projects that you can easily do at home, including beginner, intermediate and advanced projects to suit all abilities. From high fashion to street chic, make jewellery to suit any style!

This title helps your baby discover all about colors and shapes with touch and feel textures. Stroke, tickle and touch the textures together with your baby and help them discover all about colors and shapes. Let their little hands roam and feel how silky the butterflies are and how bumpy the oranges feel. They'll learn as you play. Twinkly, bumpy, scaly, silky, sandy, sticky and shiny textures in a chunky package: perfect for encouraging tiny fingers to explore and tiny minds to develop.

Help your baby discover all about baby animals with touch and feel textures Stroke, tickle and touch the textures together with your baby and help them discover all about baby animals. Let their little hands roam and discover how fluffy the chicks are and how furry the seal pups feel. They'll learn as you play. Twinkly, bumpy, scaly, silky, sandy, sticky and shiny textures in a chunky package: perfect for encouraging tiny fingers to explore and tiny minds to develop.

Help your baby discover all about things that go, with touch and feel textures. Stroke, tickle and touch the textures together with your baby and help them discover all about things that go. Let their little hands roam and feel how shiny the tractors are and how dusty the diggers feel. They'll learn as you play. Twinkly, bumpy, scaly, silky, sandy, sticky and shiny textures in a chunky package: perfect for encouraging tiny fingers to explore and tiny minds to develop.

Help your child learn about football with the new edition of this fact-packed guide, giant wallchart, interactive clip-art CD and dedicated website. From why gloves make a goalkeepers job easier, to why heading a ball in the 1870s could be deadly; they'll become a footie afficianado with this premier guide to the world's favourite sport, it's history, tactics, teams, superstars and supporters. They'll discover more about football by downloading 100s of sporty images from the clip-art CD. Then use the giant pull-out wallchart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun, ensure your child learns everything they need to know about football. It comes with a dedicated website.

Discover everything you ever wanted to know about anything with this first reference for young readers and writers. This is an inspiring and comprehensive collection of the best in the DK First Reference series, all gathered together in one superb volume. From prehistoric life to space travel, bacteria to the human brain help, your child discover all about the world we live in. They'll discover how life on Earth began, how the human body works, how people lived in Ancient Egypt, why some dinosaurs were so huge, what makes machines work, the countries of the world and much, much more. Full of fantastic photos, bite-sized facts and quiz questions kids will love getting their teeth into, there's lots to see and explore. This title is perfect for homework or just for fun. Go ahead; let your child find out more about everything.

Teach your baby first words with touch and feel textures Stroke, tickle and touch the textures together with your baby and help them discover some first words. Let their little hands roam and feel how bumpy the strawberry is but how soft and shiny the flowers feel. They'll learn as you play. Twinkly, bumpy, scaly, silky, sandy, sticky and shiny textures in a chunky package: perfect for encouraging tiny fingers to explore and tiny minds to develop.

Help your baby discover all about pets with touch and feel textures. Stroke, tickle and touch the textures together with your baby and help them discover all about pets. Let their little hands roam and feel how furry the Labrador puppy is, how fluffy the guinea pig, how shiny the fish and how soft the rabbit. They'll learn as you play. Twinkly, bumpy, scaly, silky, sandy, sticky and shiny textures in a chunky package: perfect for encouraging tiny fingers to explore and tiny minds to develop.

DK Eyewitness Top 10 Moscow will lead you straight to the best attractions this magnificent city has to offer. Whether you're looking for vibrant festivals and lively nightlife, stunning churches and cathedrals, or want to find the best places in Moscow to shop for souvenirs; this guide is the perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists for all budgets — from the Top 10 Soviet landmarks and the Top 10 waterways and bridges to the Top 10 restaurants, outdoor activities, performing arts venues, shops and hotels and, to save you time and money, there's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Moscow is packed with beautiful illustrations of the city's attractions with sections on the Kremlin and Red Square, Kitay Gorod, Arbatskaya, Tverskaya and Zamoskvorechve, providing the insider knowledge every visitor needs to know. Explore every corner effortlessly using the free pull-out map, plus many smaller maps included within the guide. This is your guide to the Top 10 best of everything in Moscow.

DK Eyewitness Top 10 St Petersburg will lead you straight to the best attractions that this cultural hotspot has to offer. Whether you are looking to experience Russian ballet or opera at the world famous Mariinskiy Theatre, sample delicious St Petersburg borscht, or marvel at the plentiful soviet landmarks, this guide is the perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists — from the Top 10 unmissable museum and galleries, Top 10 souvenirs, Top 10 waterways and bridges and, to save you time and money, there is even a list of budget tips and the Top 10 things to avoid. DK Eyewitness Top 10 St Petersburg is packed with colour illustrations, providing the insider knowledge that every visitor needs on a trip to this beautiful city. You can explore every corner effortlessly using the FREE pull-out map, plus many smaller maps included within the guide. It is your guide to the Top 10 best of everything in St Petersburg.

DK Eyewitness St. Petersburg travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions this majestic city has to offer. Packed with photographs, illustrations and detailed maps, discover St. Petersburg district by district; from the grandeur of the Palace Embankment to the leafy avenues of Vasilevskiy Island. The guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs from where to watch world famous Russian Ballet to the best spots for panoramic city views, with comprehensive listings of the best hotels, resorts, restaurants and nightlife for all budgets. You'll find 3D cutaways and floorplans of all the must-see sites plus useful street maps to help you find your away around. DK Eyewitness St. Petersburg explores the city's art, palaces, canals and museums, exploring the city's epic past which has helped shape the streets and society of St. Petersburg. With up-to-date information on getting around by tram, bus, boat or by foot and all the sights listed district by district, DK Eyewitness St. Petersburg is indispensable. Don't miss a thing with the DK Eyewitness St. Petersburg.

»DK Eyewitness Italy» travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions Italy's kaleidoscope of regions have on offer. Packed with photographs, illustrations and detailed maps the guide explores every facet that makes the country irresistable; from the Alps in the far north to the sun-blessed Mediterranean shores of the south. The guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs from soaking up the romance of Verona, basking in the warm evening sun in Tuscany, or gaping at the ancient ruins lining the streets of Rome as well as comprehensive listings of the best hotels, villas, resorts, restaurants, and nightlife in each region for all budgets. You'll find 3D cutaways and floorplans of all the must-see sites plus street-by-street maps of the major cities and towns. «DK Eyewitness Italy» explores the history, classical origins, architecture and art of this stylish and charismatic country — and still finds room to recommend a wine to go with the risi e bisi or the maccheroni con le sarde. With up-to-date information on getting around by train, boat, car, walking in cities and all the sights, beaches, and resorts listed town by town, «DK Eyewitness Italy» is indispensable. Don't miss a thing on your holiday with the «DK Eyewitness Italy».

»DK Eyewitness USA» travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions this fascinating country has on offer. Packed with photographs, illustrations and detailed maps discover the USA region-by-region; from the snow-drenched rockies to the Arizona desert. The guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs from where best to see the fiery colours of New England's fall foliage to sampling island-life in Hawaii with comprehensive listings of the best hotels, resorts, restaurants and nightlife in each region for all budgets. You'll find 3D cutaways and floorplans of all the must-see sites plus street-by-street maps of all the great American cities and towns. «DK Eyewitness USA» explores the culture, history, architecture and art of this diverse country not forgetting the best scenic routes and the country's magnificent national parks. With up-to-date information on getting around by train, car, walking in cities and all the sights and resorts listed town by town, «DK Eyewitness USA» is indispensable. Don't miss a thing on your holiday with the «DK Eyewitness USA».

»The DK Eyewitness Thailand» travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions Thailand has to offer. Fully illustrated, it covers all the major destinations from Bangkok to Phuket and provides all the insider tips every visitor needs, whether you're diving in Ko Tao, elephant riding in Chang Mai or marvelling at the monuments in Wat Si Chum. Plus, it's packed with comprehensive listings of the best hotels, restaurants, shops and nightlife in each area for all budgets. You'll find 3D cutaways and floorplans of all the must-see sites including the Prasat Hin Phimai temple and the ancient city of Lop Buri; with street maps and reliable information about getting around this diverse country. «DK Eyewitness Thailand» explores the country's ancient sites, temples and markets, as well as scenic walk and thematic tours. With all the sights, beaches and attractions listed place by place, «DK Eyewitness Thailand» is your essential travel companion. «DK Eyewitness Thailand» shows you what others only tell you.

Designed with real plastic wheels and shaped like a fire engine this novelty-shaped board book allows children to look at different fire engines and how they are used. It includes basic words and information combined with colourful photography. Helps children look at different fire engines and how they are used — from a fire truck rushing to a fire to firefighters using a hose. This title is designed in the shape of a fire engine and with real wheels.

Get your child hooked on reading as they meet Ahsoka from the Star Wars: The Clone Wars series and learn all about how she trains to become a Jedi. Designed to engage even the most reluctant reader, this fun-packed The Clone Wars Reader is all about your child's favourite heroine, Ahsoka. Watch as your child meets Ahsoka training to become a Jedi. They'll find out all about her adventures under the wing of different Jedi's — Anakin, Luminara Unduli and Plo Koon — and see how she learns to trust her Jedi instincts and to work as part of a team. Packed with pictures from The Clone Wars series, it's an out-of-this-world read. And don't forget, there's a galaxy-full of DK Star Wars books to collect.

Bed in a Tree offers a handpicked selection of 27 weird and extraordinary hotels from around the world each offering an unforgettable and original place to stay. Hotels include the Ice Hotel in Sweden, an actual bed in a tree in South Africa, an aeroplane in New Zealand, a snooze in a suitcase in Germany and even a night in a stone pineapple in Scotland! The guide is written by Bettina Kowalewski, a travel journalist and photographer who has developed a passion for seeking out the most unusual hotels from around the world and discovering the astonishing stories behind their creation. You'll find practical advice on getting to each hotel as well as three interesting and often unusual activities to do nearby. The guide features venues for a memorable forty winks for all budgets and levels of luxury with a 10 per cent discount at many of the selected hotels. Bed in a Tree is the perfect gift for anyone looking for a unique travel experience.

DK Eyewitness Beijing & Shanghai travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions these two fascinating cites have to offer. Packed with photographs, illustrations and maps of Beijing and Shanghai, the guide includes in-depth coverage of Beijing and Shanghai's best attractions including Beijing's Great Wall and Forbidden City, Shanghai's Bund and the French Concession, and also the water towns of Suzhou and Hangzhou. Explore China's cultural heritage through richly illustrated features on everything from Beijing Opera to Confucianism, Chinese Gardens and the Cultural Revolution. Illustrated food features highlight the differing regional cuisines, and detailed listings of the best hotels in Beijing and Shanghai and restaurants in Beijing and Shanghai have been provided by resident China experts. The guide features 3D aerial views of the most interesting districts in Beijing and Shanghai and specially devised walking tours take you easily to the heart of these bustling, enigmatic and ultimately bewitching cities. Don't miss a thing on your holiday with the DK Eyewitness Guide to Beijing & Shanghai.