Dorling Kindersley

Offers hands-on fun for you and your toddler as you learn about colours with this flaptastic board book. What colour is the butterfly? What colour is the grass? What red objects can you find? Your toddler will love learning about colours with this tactile lift-the-flap board book. Read it together and help them lift-the-flaps from all sorts of exciting angles — up, down and even across — it's a flaptastic way to teach your child first concepts.

This is an updated edition of this complete A-Z of Marvel characters created in full collaboration with Marvel Comics. Are you a comic-book fan, obsessed by superheroes? This unique A-Z of more than 1,000 classic characters created by comic giant Marvel will satisfy any super-thirst for knowledge. Get closer to Spider-Man, the Avengers, Hulk, Wolverine, the X-Men and more... all your favourite superheroes and villains are here, as well as some weird and wonderful one-offs. Knock-out double-page features celebrate some of the biggest Marvel stars with intimate details on their powers, titanic clashes and action-packed careers. This title is jam packed with things you never knew, as well as original, Marvel comic-book art — the power and excitement of more than 60 years of comic-book history explodes off every page.

Help your child learn about soldiers with this fact-packed guide, giant wallchart, interactive clip-art CD and dedicated website. From how soldiers fought on the battlefield to what it's like to take the controls of a powerful tank; let your child discover all about the life and times of the fighting man and woman down the centuries, from the arms and armour of the ancient world to today's training, technology and tactics. They'll discover more 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 soldiers.

Help your baby learn all about baby animals with this chunky board book. From fluffy kittens, to cute puppies your baby will love these baby animals. Meet them together as you lift flaps and explore the shape and texture of the tactile tabs. Read them with your baby, they'll love the playful images and bold type — perfect for reading aloud and encouraging early word recognition.

Look before you speak — an innovative visual approach to using and learning basic Chinese phrases. Do you need to brush up your Chinese, or learn the language? Or are you off to China and want to make sure you're understood? Find key phrases fast in this effective survival language guide for real-life situations. Galleries of words and pictures make it easy to find key basic Chinese vocabulary at a glance and help you remember what you've seen. Learn phrases to help you find your way around, eat out, shop and go sightseeing. Plus an easy-to-use pronunciation guide for every word and phrase will help you speak like a native. Pop it in your pocket when you're out and about in China.

Look before you speak — an innovative visual approach to using and learning basic Chinese phrases, with a 60-minute audio CD. Do you need to brush up on your Chinese, or learn the language? Or are you off to China and want to make sure you're understood? Find key phrases fast in this effective survival language guide and CD set for real-life situations. Galleries of words and pictures make it easy to find key basic Chinese vocabulary at a glance and help you remember what you've seen. Learn phrases to help you find your way around, eat out, shop and go sightseeing. Plus the easy-to-use pronunciation guide and 60-minute audio CD containing key words and phrases will help you speak like a native. Use the CD to practice, then pop the book in your pocket when you're out and about in China.

DK Readers will help your child learn to read and encourage a life-long love of reading whilst finding out about Pocahontas. Encourage your child to read. They will learn the story of heroine Pocahontas. Discover how she befriended the settlers of Jamestown, saving the life of their leader, whose heart she ultimately won. DK Readers are part of a five-level highly pictorial reading scheme, which uses lively illustrations and engaging stories to encourage reading. Level 2 have long sentences, increased vocabulary, information boxes and a simple index. Read them together with children who are beginning to read alone and with early or reluctant readers. Over 100 DK Readers are present in the series.

Get your child hooked on reading as they go on two amazing Star Wars Jedi adventures. Designed to engage even the most reluctant reader, this action-packed Star Wars Reader is all about exciting Jedi adventures. Watch as your child meets Ahsoka and Anakin in the first story as they go on an action-packed mission to rescue fellow Jedi Plo Koon. In the second story they'll join Ahsoka and Jedi Luminara Unduli as they take a prisoner to stand trial for war crimes but are attacked on the way. Filled with amazing Star Wars pictures, it's an out-of-this-world read. And don't forget, there is a galaxy full of DK Star Wars books to collect.

Help your child get to the top of the class fast with this «Eyewitness Project Book on Earth». From how a volcano works to what's inside our planet, watch your child take their knowledge of Earth to the next level using this fill-in home-study workbook. Test their knowledge and train their brains with hands-on activities, amazing stickers and quick-fire quiz pages. Do the activities together and encourage your child to practise essential skills at home to keep them one step ahead of the class. Fun-filled curriculum based exercises will help them progress with confidence. Reward stickers, a progress chart and pull-out certificate make learning about Earth fun and easy!

Hundreds of colour photographs and illustrations, as well as unique cutaways and detailed floor plans cover all the must-see sights of Estonia, Latvia, & Lithuania. Special features include in-depth examinations of the history, cultural heritage, traditional festivals and local cuisine of the three Baltic States; illustrated maps of the region’s national parks, including Estonia’s Soomaa National Park and Lithuania’s Aukstaitija National Park; and explorations of medieval architecture in Tallinn, Arts Nouveau architecture in Riga and Baroque architecture in Vilnius. These cosmopolitan cities are laid out for you with beautiful street-by-street mapping, and there are driving tours of Lake Peipsi and the Livonian Coast for those eager to see the breathtaking country-side. With practical information and hundreds of restaurant, hotel, shopping and nightlife reviews, this DK Eyewitness Travel Guide will make your trip to Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania both effortless and memorable.

From the quintessentially Irish Guinness Factory tour to the charming St Stephen’s Green, all the must-sees are covered in trouble-free Top 10 lists. This full-colour and richly illustrated guide is both detailed and pocket-sized – and with a free pull-out map, it is the ideal travel companion. There are dozens of Top 10 lists: from Dublin’s Top 10 venues for Irish music to the Top 10 unmissable museums and galleries, Top 10 fun places for children, and the best restaurants, bars and hotels in Dublin, for every taste and budget. And to save you time and money, there’s even the Top 10 things to avoid! Your guide to the 10 best of everything.

From the home of Real Madrid to the charms of the 16th century old town, all the must-sees are covered in trouble-free Top 10 lists. This full-colour and richly illustrated guide is both detailed and pocket-sized – and with a free pull-out map, it is the ideal travel companion. There are accommodation and restaurant reviews for every budget and neighbourhood, from first-class resorts, to family-friendly camping grounds. There are dozens of Top 10 lists: the Top 10 unmissable museums and galleries, to the Top 10 finest tapas and local delicacies, greatest paintings, best restaurants, bars and cafes, and most fun places for children. And to save you time and money, there’s even a list of the Top 10 Things to Avoid. Your guide to the 10 best of everything.

Whether you wish to explore the enchanting metropolis of Prague, view the magnificent Gothic, Medieval and Baroque architecture, take a scenic walk or drive through the stunning landscapes and spectacular mountain scenery or discover the best of the local beer halls; this comprehensive guide is packed with the insider tips every visitor needs to make the most of the Czech and Slovak Republics. Fully illustrated with hundreds of photographs, cutaways and detailed Czech and Slovak Republic maps, you’ll find detailed background information on all the fascinating attractions the Czech and Slovak Republics have to offer. This travel guide also comes complete with reviews and recommendations for hotels and restaurants in the Czech and Slovak republics, for every budget. Fully updated and expanded, the DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Czech and Slovak Republics explores the Czech and Slovak Republic’s nightlife, colourful festivals, relaxing retail therapy, stunning cathedrals, and provides tips for hiking and skiing in the High Tatras of this glorious region. Don’t miss a thing on your holiday with the DK Eyewitness Guide to Czech and Slovak Republics!

You’ll find detailed background information on the best things to do in Japan region by region; from exploring the bustling streets of Tokyo to climbing Mount Fuji. Packed with cutaways and floor plans of all Japan’s major sights, as well as 3D aerial views of stunning shrines and street-by-street maps of Japan’s most exciting neighbourhoods. Fully updated and expanded, features include everything from a visual guide to Japan’s traditional arts and crafts, to Japan’s amazing history and cuisine. The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Japan includes a comprehensive list of hotel reviews, recommended restaurants and first-class tips for shopping and entertainment, whatever your budget. Don't miss a thing with the DK Eyewitness Guide to Japan.

Look and learn to recall a wealth of everyday vocabulary in Arabic with this intuitive easy-to-use visual language dictionary. Whether it's for business or pleasure, pick up 6,000 key Arabic 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 Arabic nouns, verbs and phrases to improve your understanding of the language. Pocket-sized so you can take it wherever your travels take you.

The Christmas Book — a book of approximately 80-90 self-contained craft, food, and gardening projects aimed at helping people escape the modern-day commercial Christmas and enjoy a simpler, more home-spun way of celebrating.

This title offers an explosive look at the biggest and best battles from Star Wars The Clone Wars. If your child loves Star Wars The Clone Wars then send them behind-the-scenes of the TV series. They'll find out everything there is to know about the Clone's most exciting battles and conflicts and pick up out-of-this-world facts about characters, vehicles and more. This title is packed with incredible photos and stills.

Hints, tips and tricks to learning your times tables with Carol Vorderman. If your child finds times tables a little testing then here's the answer: straightforward, easy-to-follow tips, hints and advice from Carol Vorderman that will help them remember their tables for ever. There are fun illustrations, shortcuts, clever ways to make some or the harder times tables simpler to learn (and even some harmless cheats that their teacher will approve of).

Help your baby discover all about wild animals with touch and feel textures. Stroke, tickle and touch the textures together with your baby and help them discover all about wild animals. Let their little hands roam and feel how furry the tigers are and how scaly the crocodiles 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 bath time with touch and feel textures. Stroke, tickle and touch the textures together with your baby and help them discover all about bath time. Let their little hands roam and feel how shiny the bath ducks are and how soft the fleecy towels 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 bath time develop.

Help your baby discover all about bedtime with touch and feel textures. Stroke, tickle and touch the textures together with your baby and help them discover all about bedtime. Let their little hands roam and feel how fluffy the bedtime toys are and how smooth and shiny the stars feel. They'll learn as you play. This title includes 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.

This is an inside-out celebration of Halloween for kids! Trick or treat! Open up the front cover, shaped like a jack-o'-lantern to reveal creepy crawlies, frogs and toads, pumpkins with lights and ghosts of the night. Read it together with your child — the lively and engaging words are perfect for reading aloud to young children.

Get your child eating all the colors of the rainbow with Annabel Karmel From juicy red apples to bright green broccoli your pre-schooler will love this fun look at healthy fruit and vegetables from Annabel Karmel. Read it together and meet the colorful fruit and vegetable characters on each chunky tabbed page. Simple text will encourage them to try new foods, from yummy orange and delicious yellow to scrumptious purple and tasty blue food too! Parent notes give lots of nutritional facts and helpful advice on encouraging healthy eating. Perfect for turning fussy eaters into healthy eaters!

This title helps you to be an eyewitness to the life of a knight. Did you know caltrops — nasty spiked objects — were scattered over the ground before battle to injure animals or men who trod on them? Take a look at a knight's life, from young squires learning the trade to weaponry, armour and battle. You can get the picture using the clip-art CD with over 100 amazing images to download. Then use the giant pull-out wallchart to decorate your room. Great for projects or just for fun, this fact-packed guide and CD shows and tells you everything you need to know about knights. I am a big fan of these...They are brilliantly visual. There isn't a child that would be able to resist picking that up — Reader Reviews.