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Make your trip to Boston extraordinaryWalk in the footsteps of history on the Freedom Trail. Tuck into spectacular seafood on the harborfront. Touring top-class museums at Harvard University. With so much to see and do, Boston is a must-visit. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.Our updated guide brings Boston to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the city’s buildings and neighbourhoods.You''ll discover:- our pick of Boston’s must-sees and top experiences- beautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of Boston- the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay - detailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easy- easy-to-follow itineraries- expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe- colour-coded chapters to each part of Boston- a lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you goWant the best of Boston in your pocket? Try Top 10 Boston.

Dogs of all shapes and sizes star in this delightful book, but which of them is the biggest? It’s up to you to decide…Children aged 3-5 can meet dogs big and small, with all sorts of unique and special features, in this playful picture book. From tiny Chihuahua Agnes who loves to burrow beneath cushions, to Holly the Collie, who loves chasing her tail, this book contains a pack of adorable dogs. Each is special in their own way, but only one of these lovable pups can be the biggest. A fun surprise at the end of the book reveals just who is the BIGGEST dog in the book.This picture book for children offers: A charming story written by celebrated author Ben Lerwill, following Agnes the Chihuahua and her friends as they search for the Biggest Dog in the book.Adorable illustrations of a variety of dogs by award-winning illustrator Mark Chambers.A surprise open-out page at the very end revealing the Biggest Dog in the book. This fun story introduces different dog breeds and involves playful repetition throughout, reinforcing new vocabulary for little ones. Written by award-winning author Ben Lerwill and illustrated by prizewinning artist Mark Chambers, this book will appeal to dog lovers everywhere and anyone who appreciates animals, no matter their size.

Rose Ayling-Ellis combines sweet stories and sign language in this picture book teaching BSL to young children.Join Rose and Kitten Casper in this early morning story for 0-5 year olds and learn to sign along the way. Every page shows Baby Rose introducing a new sign to her Kitten Casper, with a simple step-by-step for young readers to follow and join in too.This sign language board book for children offers: Content written by award-winning actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, a longstanding activist for the Deaf community.A board book series teaching sign language to very beginners in a simple and engaging way.Cute illustrations by Margarida Sampaio on every page to engage young children and introduce simple signs.In Rose signs Good Morning!, Rose Ayling-Ellis is the star of the story, sharing her own experiences and very special message with her youngest generation of readers and listeners.Baby Rose and Kitten Casper share and sign their morning routine, which is full of fun and healthy habits for little ones developing a love of books. For children learning the basics of BSL, or parents who are simply trying to get their kids into good routines, this is the perfect place to start.

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about baseball with this fun-filled non-fiction reader carefully levelled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 3: Baseball will help children to learn all about their favourite ball game, baseball, and its star players! It is a motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of non-fiction: travelling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital non-fiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.Building knowledge while progressing Years 4 and 5 reading skills.Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as sports.Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been levelled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there’s something for all children’s interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the National Curriculum. Children will love powering up their non-fiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Level 3 titles are visually engaging, full of fun facts about exciting topics, and motivate children to improve their non-fiction reading skills. They are perfect for children ages 8 to 10 (Years 4 and 5) who are newly independent readers ready to advance.

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about ice hockey, with this fact-filled non-fiction reader – carefully levelled to help children progress.Ice Hockey is a beautifully designed reader which will help children to learn all about their favourite game!The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed.A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills.Children will love to find out about this wildly popular sport.

A beautiful collection featuring notes, spectacular photos and illustrations of more than 100 types of shell.A compact version of DK’s bestselling anthology series, An Anthology of Shells is perfect for young nature enthusiasts aged 7-9 for taking on the go.Children can marvel at a wide range of shells from around the world that no collection would be complete without. Learn all about the shell shapes, colours and textures - and get up close with the snails, crabs, and clams that live in them.This impressive shells anthology for kids offers:The third book in the new compact spin-off of the bestselling Children’s Anthologies series, selling more than 100,000 copies in the UK. A magnificent collection of over 100 shell profiles and their creatures from all over the world, from tropical rainforests to icy Antarctic waters.A quality gift book, with metallic foil and striking photographs on every page.An Anthology of Shells pairs photography with storybook descriptions that will captivate young readers, whether it’s marvelling at conchs or clams. Featuring photographs of striking formations and illustrations by the artist behind DK’s bestselling Anthology series, as well as plenty of intriguing information, this book will be one to treasure for young conchologists.More in the seriesAnthology of Shells is part of the beautiful, new and compact Anthology spin-off series. Complete the series and nurture your child''s curiosity as they explore geology and earth materials with Rocks and Minerals or mushroom species with the Fungi field guide.

An accessible and empowering introduction to coping skills for children.This is a kids’ book about coping with big emotions. Strong feelings are a natural part of the human experience, but learning how to process and express them in a healthy way takes practice.This book was made to teach kids aged 5-9 coping strategies for managing life’s big emotions, and start building a toolkit of the ones that work best for them. You’ve got this!A Kids Book About Coping Skills features: A large and bold, yet minimalist font design that allows kids freedom to imagine themselves in the words on the pages.A friendly, approachable, empowering and child-appropriate tone throughout.An incredible and diverse group of authors in the series who are experts or have first-hand experience of the topic.Tackling important discourse together! The A Kids Book About titles are best used when read together. Helping to kickstart important, challenging, and empowering conversations for kids and their grown-ups through beautiful and thought-provoking pages. The series supports an incredible and diverse group of authors, who are either experts in their field, or have first-hand experience on the topic. A Kids Co. is a new kind of media company enabling kids to explore big topics in a new and engaging way, with a growing series of books, podcasts and blogs made to empower. Learn more about us online by searching for A Kids Co.

Delve deeper into Star Wars™: The Acolyte with the definitive visual guide featuring key facts, gorgeous imagery and behind-the-scenes insights from the Disney+ series.Decades before the birth of Darth Vader, explore the glorious High Republic era in the Star Wars galaxy. During this exciting time, the noble Jedi are protectors of peace and justice, and the Republic is thriving – but a threat to their power is growing in the shadows…Explore The Acolyte’s High Republic era as it’s never been seen before:A NEW ERA IN THE STAR WARS GALAXY: Go behind the scenes of Star Wars: The Acolyte through DK’s iconic visual guide format as it reveals all of the key characters, locations, vehicles and technology from the Disney+ seriesRICHLY DETAILED AND AUTHORITATIVE: Written by Star Wars insider Pablo Hidalgo, with a foreword by Osha/Mae Aniseya actor Amandla StenbergUNRIVALLED INSIGHT INTO THE ACOLYTE: The perfect Star Wars gift for fans who want to gain a better understanding of the Disney+ seriesPacked with everything you need to know about Star Wars: The Acolyte, from key information to behind-the-scenes details, Star Wars: The Acolyte Visual Guide is a must-own volume for die-hard fans of all ages.© AND ™ 2025 LUCASFILM LTD.

Join two friendly and funny robots, Beep and Boots, as they learn all about money and discover that maths is everywhere they look.This educational book for 5-7 year olds introduces money through an adventure story featuring two robots as they organise a school fair.Characterful illustrations and rhyming text bring Beep and Boots to life. Children will love joining the robot duos’ adventures and learning core mathematical concepts about money in a gentle, fun way. A visual glossary and maths questions are featured throughout the book to reinforce learning.This fun and educational maths book for children features: A fun and engaging introduction to money for children aged 5-7.Lively illustrations and rhyming text that bring the characters and maths topics to life.Key maths topics including shapes, time, measurements, division and fractions, that are all essential topics for this age group.Beep and Boots notice that their library needs more books so they arrange a school fair to raise money. The bustling fair is packed with an arts and crafts table, a bouncy castle and more. The pair work hard, counting out change and adding up their takings. Will they raise enough money to fill the library? Watch Beep and Boots as they become fundraisers - and learn about money.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here?The Maths Adventurers series uses everyday scenarios to show how maths is all around us, making this difficult subject more accessible. If you loved The Maths Adventurers: Make a Difference, then why not try Build a Friendship, A Day at the Zoo or Measure Up?

Uncover the unnamed heroes who contributed to some of our world’s most important science.Explore the hidden heroes that created the miraculous things we find all around us in this science book for children aged 7-9.Do you ever find yourself feeling curious about who created the science behind some of our most impressive structures? Or wonder who it was that invented the equipment you find in your classroom? Well, wonder no more. This groundbreaking book covers all the lost contributors to the world’s most important scientific discoveries.This science book for children offers:Content produced by an exciting partnership with The Royal Institution, world leaders in science.An exciting introduction to lesser-known scientific figures such as Maria Merian, Gregor Mendel and Percy Julian.Inspirational stories from pioneering scientists who faced adversity, to unsung innovators who paved the way for modern advancements.For curious children who have always wanted to know who it was that created coding, or how on earth the Egyptian Pyramids were built so long ago and yet still look brand new, The Royal Institution; the home of science, has all the answers.

Rose Ayling-Ellis combines sweet stories and sign language in this picture book teaching BSL to young children.Join Rose and Kitten Casper in this bedtime story for 0-5 year olds and learn to sign along the way. Every page shows Baby Rose introducing a new sign to her Kitten Casper, with a simple step-by-step for young readers to follow and join in too.This sign language board book for children offers: Content written by award-winning actress Rose Ayling-Ellis a longstanding activist for the Deaf community.A board book series teaching sign language to very beginners in a simple and engaging way.Cute illustrations by Margarida Sampaio on every page to engage young children and introduce simple signs.In Rose signs Good Night!, Rose Ayling-Ellis is the star of the story, sharing her own experiences and very special message with her youngest generation of readers and listeners.Baby Rose and Kitten Casper share and sign their bedtime routine, which is full of fun and healthy habits for little ones developing a love of books. For children learning the basics of BSL, or parents who are simply trying to get their kids into good routines, this is the perfect place to start.

Introduce young readers to a variety of countries and cultures through an exploration of food.Discover fascinating facts about the food on your plate and tasty dishes from all around the world in this educational reader to help children aged 7-9 learn about countries and cultures.Children can explore the significance of food to different cultures and the variety of ways in which food is prepared and shared. Then learn how diet can vary according to personal choice, culture, and medical needs, and how food can be broken down into groups to help us maintain a healthy, balanced diet.The educational series can help children learn about the world, with:Links to key social studies and geography curriculum objectives. Content that allows children to learn about a variety of countries, cultures, and celebrations through food and its significance to each country and culture.Recipes featured that are simple and easy to follow for young readers to try out. Food Around the World follows the journey of food from farm to table, learning how seasons can affect what produce is available. Children can learn how food is packaged, and how to recycle packaging and reduce food waste. Plus, fun food facts show how food can be grown to extremes! About the seriesThis book is part of the …Around the World series, which includes Celebrations Around the World and Language Around the World. The series is designed to inspire and inform children with bright and original illustrations and fascinating facts about the world around us.

Make your trip to the Greek Islands extraordinaryWatching the sun set from the iconic cliffs of Santorini. The first bite of gyros at a seaside taverna. Days spent beside picture-perfect beaches. The Greek Islands offer enough bucket-list experiences to fill a lifetime. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.Our updated guide brings the Greek Islands to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the region’s buildings and neighbourhoods.You''ll discover:- our pick of the Greek Islands’s must-sees and top experiences- beautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of the Greek Islands- the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay- detailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easy- easy-to-follow itineraries- expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe- colour-coded chapters to each part of the Greek Islands- a lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you goWant the best of the Greek Islands in your pocket? Try Top 10 Greek Islands.

"I don''t know anyone who can take complex scientific concepts and make them more accessible, stimulating and fun than Emma Young. It is truly a kind of genius." - Bill Bryson----Find out the answers to 33 crazy and laugh-out-loud questions with science author Emma Young.Prepare to learn all about the human body, from blood vessels to the brain and nerves to nutrients, in this engaging question-and-answer book.What If You Didn’t Make Snot? is not your usual science book. Children aged 7-9 will be drawn into each topic with one of 33 amusing questions that are guaranteed to make kids think about anatomy in a whole new way. Author Emma Young explains the answers with humour and plenty of science facts that kids will be racing to share with friends and family.This human body book for children offers:Fun and engaging content by science author Emma Young.33 laugh-out-loud questions with key science facts are woven into the answers.A mix of photography and cartoon-style illustrations that bring the questions to life.Curriculum-aligned and age-appropriate material about the human body for children.Children can dip in and out of bite-sized information on each page, filled with attention-grabbing photography and quirky illustrations. Even reluctant readers will find this human body book entertaining, as they find out the answers to the wacky, bizarre and gross questions.

Learn all about geography on planet Earth in this jam-packed visual encyclopedia for children.Get to know the processes that shape our world through amazing facts and colourful diagrams in this fully updated edition of the popular Geography A Children’s Encyclopedia.This encyclopedia for children aged 9-12 is full of beautiful pictures that bring the natural world to life and show Earth’s most amazing features. Each concept is broken down clearly, with colourful diagrams describing geological processes, while the water cycle and the structure of a rainforest canopy are fully explained.This geography book for kids offers: All aspects of physical and human geography explained clearly with the help of maps and country factfiles.A refreshed and updated edition, including a new design and the latest facts and stats on the subject.An essential reference for children, looking at the latest topics like the effects of climate change.Learn about the processes that shape our world, from ice ages to global warming, earthquakes to tsunamis and explore the wonders of the natural world, from the peak of Mount Everest to the very bottom of the Mariana Trench.Children can carry the world wherever they go, from the deserts of Africa to the low countries of Europe, the lush forests of Brazil to the coral reefs of Indonesia and Australia. This encyclopedia expands horizons and is a fantastic resource for children interested in geography, geology, environmental science, and sociology.Explore the series!Globally, the Children’s Encyclopedia series has sold more than 4 million copies worldwide. Uncover the marvels of our world with Science, explore the deep blue with Ocean, discover our solar system and beyond with Space, understand anatomy with Human Body and get to grips with world-famous sculptures with Art.

An official REAL-size guide to the Star Wars™ galaxy, featuring characters, creatures, droids and objects in their true-to-life size.Have you ever wondered how big a Wookiee is? Or how long a wampa’s claws are? Could you hold Yoda’s lightsaber in your hand, and would you dare confront Darth Vader? What do baby porgs really look like up close?Discover the actual size of these and other surprising characters, creatures, droids and objects from the Star Wars galaxy in Star Wars: Life Size.Gain a fresh perspective on Star Wars with the surprising real sizes of iconic characters and props from the films and TV showsFun facts, stats, and colourful pictures that bring beloved characters, creatures, droids and objects to lifeThe perfect gift for kids and adult fans who want an accurate and official record of the real-world scale of the timeless and visually striking Star Wars galaxyDevelop a deeper appreciation of your favourite items and characters from the Star Wars galaxy, rendered at their official sizes in this one-of-a-kind book.© & ™ 2025 LUCASFILM LTD.