Dorling Kindersley

Let Carol Vorderman help your child to succeed in their National Key Stage Assessments in English. Children can follow the exercises then reward themselves with gold stars for their efforts! Help is at hand to get that all-important head start in English. — Contains a progress chart and fantastic new reward stickers! — Includes answer pages and Parents' Notes explaining common pitfalls and how to avoid them — Supports the National Curriculum Key Stage 1 With exercises for children of Key Stage level 1 that cover reading, writing, spelling and grammar practice, a thorough grounding in English basics is provided. This is the perfect study aid for extra English help at home.

Let Carol Vorderman help your child to succeed in their National Key Stage Assessments in English. Children can follow the exercises then reward themselves with gold stars for their efforts! Help is at hand to get that all-important head start in English. — Contains a progress chart and fantastic new reward stickers! — Includes answer pages and Parents' Notes explaining common pitfalls and how to avoid them — Supports the National Curriculum Key Stage 1 With exercises for children of Key Stage level 1 that cover reading, writing, spelling and grammar practice, a thorough grounding in English basics is provided. This is the perfect study aid for extra English help at home.

This book has practice on paragraphs and punctuation, similes and metaphors, and looks at different types of writing such as instructional and information text.

This book focuses on letter groupings in words to help with reading, writing and spelling. It will also improve children's everyday vocabulary.

This book helps your child to plan and write stories and use a dictionary. It looks closely at the words that make up sentences, including compound words and pronouns.

This book helps children understand clauses in sentences and how to use apostrophes. It also looks at persuasive writing, poetry and classic novels.

Look and learn — the quick and intuitive way to learn and recall everyday vocabulary in Spanish. Whether for business or leisure, this introduction to key vocabulary covers a range of subjects from food and drink to sports and leisure. With scenes and items from everyday life clearly labelled, making it easy to find the words you want in this dictionary that shows you what others only tell you.

Why did Jonah live in a whale? And how did Jesus turn the water into wine at the wedding in Cana? From Genesis to Revelation, this accessible companion explores and explains the most important stories of the Bible. Classical works of art and archaeological sites reveal fascinating details about life in biblical times including festivals, fashions and customs.

From cheeping chicks to plump piglets, children love to visit the animals at the farm. Guaranteed to capture your child's interest, encourage vocabulary development and inspire a life-long love of reading. Perfect for sharing, DK Readers effectively blend photography and high frequency words to help your child with their first steps toward reading.

Stick a snake on a suitcase, paste a pig on your pillow and whack a whale on your bedroom wall with the Ultimate Animal Sticker Book. Learn about animals with this fun and informative sticker book. This sticker book, from the best selling Ultimate Sticker Book Series has over 60 easy-to-peel, reusable photographic stickers; plus an informative booklet to put them in. Go sticker mad!

Sticker fun for kids who love baby animals From cute kittens and perfect puppies to lovable tiger cubs — discover the delightful world of baby animals and have fun creating your own stories with the reusable stickers. The Ultimate Baby Animals Sticker Book is the perfect companion for any young animal lover, containing over 60 easy-to-peel, reusable stickers.

Where do birds lay their eggs to hatch? Why are jungle birds so colourful? Enter a world of discovery and find out... Up, up and away! Enter a world of discovery with DK Eyewonder and learn about the fascinating world of birds. From cunning bird camouflage to hungry vultures, fun facts and vibrant photography make learning about our feathered friends an exciting adventure.

Be an eyewitness to one of the greatest species in the world Do cats really always land on their feet? What makes a manx cat special? Why is a panther really a leopard? From cute kittens to feral felines and leaping leopards — be an eyewitness to one of the greatest species in the world. Everything you need to know about anything to do with cats, from the tooth-to-claw story of felines, from domesticated moggies to the real top cats — tigers!

Featuring inspirational and imaginative ideas for containers to bring colour and style to any garden, Paul Williams' colour-illustrated guide presents practical advice on how to grow and maintain plants throughout the year.

Be an eyewitness to the fascinating world of dogs What makes some dogs good hunters and others perfect playmates? Why do some dogs have jobs, like seeing-eye dogs? What did dogs mean to the ancient Egyptians and what makes the Dalmatian an 'aristocrat' among dogs? Be an eyewitness to this remarkable species and learn everything you need to know about anything to do with dogs. Great for project work, the book also features six extra pages with suggestions for further research, including many websites.

From vicious volcanoes to wondrous waterfalls, the terror and beauty of Earth is shown in all its glory Zoom-in on the earth and enter a world of discovery. Learn about the earth's position in the solar system and how its surface is constantly being re-shaped by the elements. Packed with fun facts and vibrant photography, learning about the planet we call home becomes an exciting adventure.

Not forgetting the history, the art, the shopping or the nightlife — sometimes you just want a fabulous place to stay. Providing information which should allow you to make a short or long break a complete success, this guide covers places to stay in Europe from charming B&Bs to island escapes.

An ideal introduction to the country, the guide locates Greece geographically, setting it in both modern and historical context and explains how life changes throughout the year. It also features an overview of the many specialities, main sight seeing attractions and a complete area by area guide; all described with maps, photographs and detailed illustrations. Expertly researched information on hotels, shops, restaurants, bars, sports and entertainments ensure all your needs are taken care of; while a survival guide section offers you practical advice on everything from posting a letter to navigating public transport. Over 1,000 photographs, illustrations and maps Cutaways and floorplans of all the major sights. Easy-to-use 3-D aerial views give you a bird's eye view of the most popular areas. Be an expert on where to eat, where to stay and how to get around.

Did you know that birds inhabit every corner of the Earth and are brilliant strategists? They can even pretend to be injured and make decoy nests to escape their predators! Fly-high and discover the complex nature of a bird's life. From the award-winning DK Guide series, DK Guide to Birds takes a close-up look at this amazing winged species.

Winner of the Aventis Junior Science Books Award 2000 Explore the wonders of the Solar System and beyond with DK Guide to Space. Spectacular satellite photography and amazing facts await you on a truly out of this world voyage. Take a star studded tour through the solar system, experiencing shooting stars and NASA robots along the way Cutting edge satellite imagery reveals amazing galactic landscapes as never seen before

Discover the remarkable story of the Red Planet — from ancient myths to Martian rovers Could there really be life on Mars? From massive volcanoes twice the size of Mount Everest to a grand canyon as big as America, become a Mars explorer and discover everything there is to know about the Red Planet. Features the latest incredible photographs from NASA's Mars Exploration Rover program

Whether you want to trek across the Sahara or rock the kasbah make sure you bring this essential guide to Morocco. Using the unique cutaway maps and 3D models explore the ruins in Volubilis, the stunning Art Deco in Casablanca, and the quiet of the south. And with tips on the best restaurants to sample couscous and mint tea you can soak up the true Moroccan experience with the natives.

Be an eyewitness to the magical powers and amazing adventures of gods, heroes, and beasts in captivating stories from around the world Enter a world of myth and magic. Follow the adventures of Mighty Aphrodite, Heroic Hercules and Awesome Apollo — super-heroes of long ago! Everything you need to know about anything to do with Mythology. — Great for project work — From Andromeda to Zeus — introduces all the best-known mythological tales — Amazing mythology facts are revealed, and many questions are answered in the new reference section to this fascinating book

Discover the secret world of the wild creatures who come out only at night. A glow-in-the-dark sticker book, with over 60 stickers. Discover the mysterious and murky world of animals who forage and feed at night. From the eerie desert dunes to the jungle at night – create your own stories and amaze your friends with the reusable glow-in-the-dark stickers. Easy-to-peel stickers can be used more than once