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Experience the world's most incredible animals in one amazing book. Become an eyewitness to the world's most amazing animals in this picture-led encyclopedia which will take children aged 9+ on a tour of the marvellous animal kingdom. Like the hugely successful Eyewitness series itself, Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Animals includes every animal topic children want to read about. The world's most amazing animals are here, from tiny ants to the mighty blue whale and soaring eagles to relaxed sloths. Each page is illustrated with jaw-dropping photography and filled with facts and images that are ideal for children aged 9+. This fact-packed animal encyclopedia for children offers: The next book in the new Eyewitness Encyclopedia series, following the epic Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Everything that's sold over 100,000 copies. Exciting photography, more than 1,500 images and a clear design, familiar from the rebooted Eyewitness series. Features that are full of facts and stats, quizzes, and interviews with experts, including deep sea explorers and veterinary surgeons, who answer kids' questions about what they do and why they love it. Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Animals introduces the ultimate guide to the wonders of wildlife, from deadly predators to beautiful butterflies, all as you've never seen them before. And meet the experts who study them, from entomologists to zoologists, in absorbing Q&As that explain what they do. With its mix of nerdy knowledge, fun facts, and incredible images, this extraordinary book will keep kids engaged for hours.

This introduction to science for little learners is bursting with fantastic facts and super scientific ideas. This beginners’ book introduces children to the science all around us, from how a plant makes seeds to how we use friction to warm our hands and how gravity holds us on the Earth, this encyclopedia has it covered. Ideal for children aged 5-9, this book is a fun and accessible introduction to key topics of scientific study and is the ideal companion to support them with their learning. Investigate the energy of light and sound, examine the power of electricity and magnets and inspect the makeup of glass. Then study the strength of plastic and how it can be recycled and reused - all covered in this exciting approach to science. This science encyclopedia for children offers: A fun and fresh approach to science that cleverly combines entertaining and educational text with vibrant and charming illustrations. An exciting new title in the award-winning My Encyclopedia of Very Important... series. Chapters on: Space, Energy, Materials, Gases, Elements, Electricity, Animals, Human Body - and much much more. Covering many topics studied at school, this is the perfect starting point to encourage a life-long love of learning. Children will love to learn about how a caterpillar turns into a butterfly, then launch into space and explore the planets of the Solar System and discover why we float in space!

Learn all about ancient Egypt, from everyday life to the afterlife, in this ultimate guide. Explore the everyday lives of ancient Egyptians, from farming alongside the mighty River Nile to worshipping powerful gods and goddesses, in this history book for children aged 9-12. Discover why cats were seen as sacred animals, how magnificent tombs were protected from robbers, and why the elite of Egyptian society wore wigs. Pore over breathtaking images, incredible artefacts and unique illustrations, and travel back in time to this incredible civilisation. This ancient Egypt book for children offers: Beautiful illustrations and photography from the top ancient Egypt collections. Fantastic facts and the latest finds from an expert Egyptologist. Information on what life in ancient Egypt was really like – from wearing wigs and green eyeshadow to playing games in the street and sleeping on the roof. How do you read hieroglyphics? Which Egyptian god made the Sun rise and set? What games did children enjoy playing? Why did both male and female pharaohs wear false beards? Find out in this ultimate guide to ancient Egypt, perfect for children who love history and mythology.

See below the surface of Earth and discover the secrets that lie beneath our feet in this fascinating book about Earth. Author Dr. Lucía Pérez-Díaz offers budding young Earth scientists aged 7-9 everything they need to decode the puzzle that is planet Earth On a journey like no other, children will learn what our planet was once like, how and why it has changed, and what the future may hold. They will adventure through earthquakes and over towering mountains to learn about our landscapes and unlock clues to Earth’s long history. This Earth science book for children offers: A unique adventure through Earth for kids, covering the past, present and future of our planet’s geography. An in-depth look at the trending topics of Earth and the environment in relation to rising global temperatures. Material that supports the national curriculum, including plate tectonics and how human actions and the climate affect this. How the Earth Works digs into all that happens beneath our feet in an accessible and lively manner. The pages of this book are charged with Dr. Lucía Pérez-Díaz’s passion and expertise, as she helps us to explore the inner workings of our planet. Filled with dynamic illustrations, this geology book takes on plate tectonics in a digestible and adventurous way that you don’t want to miss!

Take children on a grand tour of the marine world in this striking book all about oceans. From the deepest known sea trench on Earth to the underwater forests that make their home in the Pacific Ocean, discover 10 of the world’s most spectacular ocean habitats, and the animals and plants that live in them in this beautiful gift book for children. This fascinating book on oceans offers: The second in a series of 4 books that takes children on a grand tour around the different habitats of the world. Everything you could want to know about habitats; the animals and plants that live there, the geography of the area, and plenty of incredible facts A giftable book with foil on the cover and edges, plus beautiful illustrations and photographs on every page. The chapters in this exciting anthology cover four different types of ocean habitat: open oceans, coral reefs, underwater forests, and the deep sea, with a selection of both famous and lesser-known places explored. Every marine environment is examined in detail, with intriguing information about its geography, and flora and fauna alongside detailed photography and beautiful illustrations. Children can marvel at fire coral in the Red Sea, sea spiders that thrive in the ghostly quiet of the Southern Ocean, and sea anemones that can live forever. As well as the wonders of these places, the threats facing oceans and their species are also investigated. More in the series The Habitats series takes children on a grand tour of the different natural environments of the world, exploring animals, landforms and geography. If you enjoyed Ocean, why not try Mountain and learn about some of the earth’s most incredible landforms and the science behind them?

Make your trip to Florence and Tuscany extraordinary Admiring masterpieces in the Uffizi. A leisurely drive along cypress-lined backroads. Feasting on hearty Tuscan cuisine. There are many reasons to visit Florence and Tuscany. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion. Our updated guide brings Florence and Tuscany 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 Florence and Tuscany must-sees and top experiences beautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of the region 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 Florence and Tuscany a lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go Focusing on Florence? Try our DK Florence travel guide.

Join chef and founder of London’s famous Darjeeling Express restaurant on a flavour odyssey as she shares delicious Indian recipes and family favourites to awaken your palette and nourish your soul. Get ready to embrace six seasons of flavour in this stunning new collection of 80 bright and vibrant Indian recipes inspired by Asma’s native Bengal. Be guided on an atmospheric journey through India's culinary landscape and discover the principles of Ayurvedic cooking. Enjoy a masterclass in creating mouthwatering, easy curries, sides, and desserts that sing with flavour, such as:: MIDWEEK CURRIES: Quick Bengali chicken korma VEGETARIAN MAINS: Delicate lentil fritters with spiced yoghurt INDIAN STREETFOOD: Crispy and spicy tawa toasties COMFORT FOOD: Spiced and creamy pumpkin dhal SWEET TREATS: Yogurt with saffron and pistachio This Indian cookbook teaches you how to use Indian spices confidently, master new cooking techniques and unearth a treasure trove of unforgettable recipes including veg-friendly curries and fantastic menus to entertain. Monsoon celebrates the pure joy of eating with recipes to suit every craving – a must have for anyone looking to bring flavour back to their kitchen.

The world’s favourite pocket travel guides Make the most of your trip to Mallorca with this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Mallorca has to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about. Inside this guide to Mallorca, you’ll find: – Top 10 lists of Mallorca's must-sees and must-dos, including visiting Palma Cathedral, walking the walls of Alcúdia and lounging on the beaches of Península de Formentor – Mallorca’s most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping – Themed lists, including the best outdoor activities and sports, museums, culinary highlights, beaches and coves and much more – Brand-new itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend or a week – A laminated pull-out map of Mallorca, plus five full-colour area maps DK's Top 10 travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 2002. Looking for more on Mallorca’s culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Spain travel guide.

Join Kai Brightstar, Lys Solay, Nubs, and Yoda in this fun Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures sticker book. Includes more than 1,000 stickers! Entertaining sticker activities and fascinating facts make this book perfect for young Star Wars fans. Featuring popular characters from the award-winning Disney+ Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures TV series – plus much-loved creatures, vehicles, and villains. © and ™ 2024 LUCASFILM LTD.

Take LEGO® fun to the next level with this ultimate LEGO activity book filled with building and sticker activities – plus more than 500 animal-themed LEGO stickers! Grab your LEGO brick collection and the stickers included in this book to complete adorable animal activities – and find out fun facts along the way. This complete LEGO activity book includes fun build challenges, exciting quizzes and hundreds of stickers that young LEGO fans and animal enthusiasts will not want to miss. All you need is some LEGO pieces and this book: Use your LEGO pieces to find a way to cross a croc-filled river Place your LEGO pieces on the page to decorate a pet party Take a quiz to find out which animal you are most like Create mix-and-match animals with your stickers …And much more! No matter the size of your LEGO collection, there are hours of fun to be had with this fact-packed, sticker-fuelled adventure through the animal kingdom for young LEGO fans to enjoy. Discover LEGO build ideas and fun facts about animals throughout as you build, stick, and create with this activity book for 5-7 year olds!

Discover the fascinating stories behind around 300 species of wildflowers, and marvel at a botanical beauty and diversity you never knew existed. Did you know that orchids existed alongside dinosaurs? And that 30,000 plant species are used as medicine worldwide? In this stunning book, leading botanist Chris Thorogood brings you closer to 300 species of wildflower through fascinating facts, plant profiles, and detailed illustrations. More than just meadows, discover wildflowers that are pollinated by birds, that look like stones, and that feed on the creatures around them. Humans have had a close relationship with wildflowers throughout history from growing dahlias as crops and comfrey as medicine, to carrying posies to ward off the plague and roses down the aisle. Bringing together natural history, culture, food, medicine and technology, this fascinating book will open your eyes to the botanical wonders all around us. With a guide to the wildflowers growing in every habitat, identification notes, a grow-your-own guide and more, this is the ultimate flower-lover's companion.

Are you ready to have your mind blown? Wow all your friends and family with 5 jaw-dropping facts about science each day. Discover 5 facts a day, 5 days a week with this exciting science book for children aged 8-12. With five facts a day, every day of the year, that’s more than 1,825 nuggets of knowledge! From rocks to robots, and cells to solar systems, this eye-opening book covers more than 250 different science topics in an easy-to-read, entertaining, and bite-sized way to build on your knowledge as you go. Enjoy learning something new every day or just dip in and out for fun. This science book for children offers: An engaging layout, with different subjects and facts to explore every day. More than 250 different science topics, from electromagnetism to evolution. Fun, educational content for children to have fun whilst learning about science. Did you know that you can't burp in space? Or that bananas are slightly radioactive? Or that there are more trees on Earth than there are stars in our solar system? Discover the science behind all these facts and much more with 5 Facts a Day: Science.

An informative and beautiful guide to satellites for children. Satellites introduces children aged 7-9 to smart satellite technology and the ways satellites monitor the planet's health and help us take action. Every day, thousands of satellites orbit the Earth doing important jobs. Meet NOAA, Galileo, Aura, James Webb, and more, and find out about their special missions to connect, inform, and protect all of us on planet Earth. This science book for children offers: The start of a new series that combines space technology and earth science with elements of communication, conservation and exploration. An inspiring book on the positive impact of technology in protecting and preserving our planet. A refreshing new perspective for space and technology curriculum activities that also explains how everyday tech works. Look up into a clear night sky and soon enough, you'll see a dot of light zip past. It’s not a shooting star, it's a satellite. The book uniquely combines Earth science and the latest space tech and is designed to fascinate and reassure. It includes a multitude of news-related themes: climate change, deforestation, wildlife tracking, storm/fire warnings, exploration, space junk, and more. There has never been a better time to learn about our 'eyes in the sky’.

Make your trip to Berlin extraordinary Museum-hopping around Museumsinsel. A night at a world-class techno club. Tucking into Currywurst from a street food kiosk. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion. Our updated guide brings Berlin 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 Berlin's must-sees and top experiences - beautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of Berlin - 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 Berlin - a lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go Want the best of Berlin in your pocket? Try Top 10 Berlin.

Make your trip to Germany extraordinary Over 20,000 dramatic historic castles. Breathtaking nature reserves and landscapes. Cutting-edge cultural venues and museums. Delicious regional food specialities. Germany offers 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 Germany 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 country's buildings and neighbourhoods. You'll discover: - our pick of Germany's must-sees and top experiences - beautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of Germany - 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 Germany - a lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go Want to explore Germany's capital? Try Top 10 Berlin.

Make your trip to Stockholm extraordinary Kayaking along the city’s waterways. A cinnamon bun from a cosy café. Touring maritime history at the Vasamuseet. For a vacation to remember, Stockholm is hard to beat. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion. With a brand-new design, beautiful new photography and new inspirational content, this fully updated guide brings Stockholm to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does. Inside, you'll find trusted travel advice, expert-led insights, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our unique hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the city’s buildings and neighbourhoods. You'll discover: - our pick of Stockholm’s must-sees and top experiences - beautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of Stockholm - 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 Stockholm - a lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go Want the best of Stockholm in your pocket? Try Top 10 Stockholm.