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DK Vietnam
Make your trip to Vietnam extraordinary
A boat trip around Halong Bay. Delicious banh mi from a street food spot in Hanoi. Exploring the ancient ruins at My Son. There are so many reasons to visit Vietnam. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.
Our updated guide brings Vietnam 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 Vietnam's buildings and neighbourhoods.
You'll discover:
- our pick of Vietnam's must-sees and top experiences
- beautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of Vietnam
- 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 Vietnam
- a lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go
Exploring more of Southeast Asia? Try DK Cambodia and Laos or DK Thailand.
Robotics
Discover how robots are revolutionising everything from medicine to space exploration in this stunning robotics book for kids ages 7-9.
Robots are no longer just science fiction - they're real, and they're changing the world! From healthcare to manufacturing, and even space exploration, robots are everywhere.
Robotics introduces curious minds to the amazing world of robotics, where cutting-edge technology meets human innovation. Learn how robots are designed, how they think, and how they are used in various fields to make life better for everyone.
This robotics book for kids offers:
A refreshing new, curriculum-friendly perspective that explains both everyday tech and more advanced innovations.
Inspiring insights on the positive impact of technology for our planet and its people.
Engaging, practical information perfect for students and tech enthusiasts interested in STEM.
This book shows how robotics will shape future industries and our personal lives, with insights into AI, machine learning, and automation, showcasing the latest advances in robotics in healthcare, manufacturing, space exploration, and more!
More in the series
Robotics is the second STEM book in our Adventures in Tech series, perfect for young tech enthusiasts. Interested in the technology connecting and protecting our planet? Continue learning with Satellites.
RHS Fungi for Gardeners
Discover the wonder of fungi and the vital role they play in your garden with expert guidance from the RHS.
Did you know that the world's largest living organism is a fungus? Or that without fungi we would disappear under a mountain of dead leaves?
Fungi are all around us, including in our gardens. From the vast mycorrhizal networks in the soil to the array of mushrooms that pop up overnight and the less welcome varieties that appear on our plants, we live surrounded by this fascinating, often hidden world.
Beautifully illustrated, RHS Fungi for Gardeners is packed with information on how to identify fungi, why fungi are key to a healthy garden, and projects for growing your own mushrooms to eat or just enjoy!
The Ecology Book
Get to grips with the key concepts that have shaped the way we think about the environment, ecosystems, and biodiversity, and our role in protecting the planet.
Packed with short, pithy explanations of more than 90 of the key milestones and groundbreaking ideas within the field, The Ecology Book is the perfect one-stop guide to the subject. Untangling knotty theories and shedding light on complex concepts, the book explores and explains each one through a combination of easy-to-follow text, memorable quotes, and innovative graphics.
Straddling biology, geology, geography, and environmentalism, individual entries explore everything from the ideas of classical thinkers and Enlightenment attempts to control nature, to discoveries such as the biosphere and renewable energy to theories like the Gaia hypothesis. The book also covers "green" issues - from the impact of pesticides and the plight of vulnerable species to the search for renewable energy - throughout, and features profiles of influential figures from Charles Darwin and Carl Linnaeus to Rachel Carson and William Nordhaus.
Whether you are new to ecology, a student of the subject, or simply concerned about what is happening to our planet, this is an essential introduction to the environment and climate change. Fully revised and updated with eight brand-new pages of content, The Ecology Book is a truly accessible and comprehensive guide to what is arguably the most important subject of our time.
Pop-Up Peekaboo! Gabby's Dollhouse
A pop-up board book with flaps for imaginative little ones who love DreamWorks Animation's Gabby's Dollhouse. Tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of fine motor skills and early learning.
Pinch into the dollhouse with Gabby and Pandy Paws in this wonderful pop-up board book!
Meet Gabby, a positive and determined kid who loves making memories with her cat friends! Peek into new surprises and discover a little magic with this exciting peekaboo book. Featuring the most-loved Gabby Cats, including her friends Pandy Paws, Cakey Cat, and MerCat, little ones can turn the pages to reveal each room within Gabby's Dollhouse.
This interactive pop-up book for 0-3 year olds includes:
Hands-on play elements that build all-round learning skills.
Lift the flaps throughout the book to find the pop-ups, helping to develop fine motor skills.
Rhythmic, read-aloud text that aids language development.
Rounded edges and chunky board book pages rigorously tested (and chewed) by toddlers.
Ideal for interactive preschool play, Pop-Up Peekaboo! Gabby's Dollhouse will appeal to both parents and children and is sure to keep little ones entertained time and time again, with easy-to-read text to help babies and toddlers remember the new words they are learning for early language development.
The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up scenes will delight curious little ones. With the help of parents and caregivers, children can have fun turning the sturdy board book pages, guessing what's hiding under each flap, and then lifting the flaps to reveal each character, and play peekaboo!
DK Malaysia and Singapore
Make your trip to Malaysia and Singapore extraordinary
A trek through the jungles of Borneo. Tucking into Singapore's world-class street food. Admiring George Town's vibrant murals. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.
Our updated guide brings Malaysia and Singapore 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 Malaysia and Singapore's must-sees and top experiences
beautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of Malaysia and Singapore
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 Malaysia and Singapore
a lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go
Want the best of Singapore in your pocket? Try Top 10 Singapore.
DK Sri Lanka
Make your trip to Sri Lanka extraordinary
Learn to surf in Arugam. Explore the historic fort in Galle. Sample the very best local cuisine. For a vacation to remember, Sri Lanka is hard to beat. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.
Our updated guide brings Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka's must-sees and top experiences
- beautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of Sri Lanka
- 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 Sri Lanka
- a lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go
Also visiting India? Try our DK India.
DK South Korea
Make your trip to South Korea extraordinary
Hiking the Jeju Olle Trail. Tea tasting in Boseong. Nights of karaoke fun in Seoul. With so much to see and do, South Korea is a must-visit. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.
This new first edition brings South Korea 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 South Korea's must-sees and top experiences
- beautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of South Korea
- 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 South Korea
- a lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go
Spending longer in South Korea's capital? Try Top 10 Seoul.
Gabby's Dollhouse Ultimate Sticker Book
Get ready for Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie from DreamWorks Animation with this Ultimate Sticker Book, packed with over 100 colourful and fun stickers!
Join Gabby and her adorable kitty friends as they embark on a brand-new adventure - in sticker form! Relive your favourite moments from the movie and create your own purr-ific stories with this a-meow-zing sticker book. Perfect for Gabby's Dollhouse fans of all ages, this sticker book is guaranteed to provide hours of creative fun and imaginative play.
Bring home the adventure of Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie with this sticker-packed activity book:
MORE THAN 100 STICKERS: Perfect for decorating bags, pencil cases, and other belongings
FULL OF IMAGES, FUN FACTS, & ACTIVITIES: Flip through pages featuring plenty of sticker-filled activities, lively images, and fun facts about Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie
A DELIGHTFUL STICKER BOOK FOR KIDS: Join Gabby and her cat friends as they adventure through Cat Francisco - the perfect gift for Gabby's Dollhouse fans!
With Gabby's Dollhouse Ultimate Sticker Book, kids can join the adventure of a lifetime with facts, artwork, and plenty of stickers to extend the fun beyond the movie. Lively activities on every page will keep kids engaged for hours, while extra stickers are provided for even more sticking fun!
Ancient Rome
Learn all about Ancient Rome, from bakers and soldiers to gladiators and emperors, in this ultimate guide.
Explore the everyday lives of Ancient Romans and find out what it was like to live in one of history's biggest empires in this history book for children aged 9-12.
Enjoy a Roman feast and discover delicacies of peacock, nightingales and dormice. Experience dubious Roman hygiene standards - ever washed your clothes in wee before?! And no tour of Ancient Rome would be complete without a visit to the infamous Colosseum, where you'll witness the nail-biting drama of gladiator fights and hear the roar of bloodthirsty crowds.
This Ancient Rome book for children offers:
Beautiful illustrations and photography from the top ancient Rome collections.
A focus on only the gory, gross and surprising facts about people's everyday lives that will fascinate young readers.
Information on what life in ancient Rome was really like - find out about odd emperors, brave gladiators and mysterious gods and goddesses.
An immersive and beautiful book, Ancient Rome is a captivating guide to life in the Roman Empire, told as the Romans might once have themselves.
You'll march on carefully constructed Roman roads alongside one of the most powerful armies ever seen! And closer to home, bow down before the emperors - from the best and worst to the weirdest, including Caligula who gave his favourite horse 18 servants.
More in the series
If you enjoyed learning about history's biggest empires with Ancient Rome, why not find out about other important civilisations in history with the DK Ancient Histories series? Travel back in time and explore the everyday lives of ancient Egyptians, from farming alongside the mighty River Nile to worshiping powerful gods and goddesses, with Ancient Egypt.
Super Cuties A Cosy Christmas Colouring Book
Escape into a world of cute and cosy with this Christmas colouring book! Unwind and enjoy a moment of calm as you bring festive scenes to life.
Choose a delightfully festive scene and make it yours with this charming Xmas colouring book, full of magical wintery scenes, comforting traditions and cute characters that will fill you with warmth.
De-stress with adorable characters dressed up for Christmas, design jolly snowmen and sparkling Christmas trees, delicious festive foods, and reindeer soaring through the night sky. It's time to get involved with the holiday season through colouring!
This Christmas colouring book features:
30 tear-out postcard-style pages that are thick and won't leak through colour.
Bold and high-quality designs that are easy to colour.
Cute and playful winter illustrations that are inspired by Japanese popular culture.
A relaxing mindfulness activity that supports wellbeing and promotes time away from a screen.
Super Cuties Cosy Colouring is a fantastic mindfulness activity, perfect for a relaxing night with a hot chocolate or a quiet, rainy day. Cultivating creativity and calm, colouring is also a wonderful alternative to screen-based activities and encourages self-expression and the development of concentration and focus.
More in the series
The fun doesn't stop here! Collect the Super Cuties Cosy Colouring series and fill your year with dreamy seasonal scenes and feel-good fun. If you enjoyed Super Cuties: A Cosy Christmas Colouring Book, why not get into the Halloween spirit with Super Cuties: A Cosy Halloween Colouring Book?
DK Top 10 Honolulu and Oahu
The world's favourite pocket travel guides
Make the most of your trip to Honolulu and O'ahu with this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Honolulu and O'ahu 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 Honolulu and O'ahu, you'll find:
Top 10 lists of Honolulu and O'ahu's must-sees and must-dos, including exploring the 'Iolani Palace, hiking up Diamond Head and snorkelling at Hanauma Bay
Honolulu and O'ahu's most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping
Themed lists, including the best natural wonders, beaches, local dishes, festivals and much more
Brand-new itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend or a week
A laminated pull-out map of Honolulu and O'ahu, plus six 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 Honolulu and O'ahu's culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Hawaii travel guide.
The Science of Fermentation
Enter a marvellous microbial world and explore the fascinating science of fermented foods.
Every culture has a long history of fermentation - from kimchi to beer, kombucha to kefir, and sourdough to soy sauce - but rarely do we contemplate the complex science behind these everyday treats.
In The Science of Fermentation, author and CEO of the Fermenters Guild, Robin Sherriff dives into the complex microbiology and chemistry behind essential ferments, revealing the invisible ecosystems that shape flavour, preserve food, and enrich our diets.
Learn how fermented food and drinks have changed our palates and health forever, explore scientific processes behind your favourite pickles, and discover how to recreate them in your own kitchen.
With recipes for more than 30 ferments, step-by-step photography, tips and troubleshooting advice, plus a foreword by Dr Johnny Drain and contributions from experts from around the world - including James Read, Kenji Morimoto, Kirsten K. Shockey, Mark Dredge, and Olia Hercules - this is everything you need to understand and explore the alchemy of fermentation.
DK Top 10 Madeira
The world's favourite pocket travel guides
Make the most of your trip to Madeira with this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Madeira 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 Madeira, you'll find:
- Top 10 lists of Madeira's must-sees and must-dos, including visiting the Funchal Cathedral, wandering around the Jardim Botânico and wine tasting at Blandy's Wine Lodge
- Madeira's most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping
- Themed lists, including the best outdoor activities, beaches, wine outlets, hiking trails and much more
- Brand-new itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend or a week
- A laminated pull-out map of Madeira, plus six 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 Portugal's culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Portugal travel guide.
Disney Princess Enchanted Worlds
A lavish look inside 13 beautifully detailed castles, buildings, and vehicles from the animated Disney Princess movies.
How do you reach the hidden staircase escape route in Rapunzel’s tower?
Where is the main stage of the ballroom inside Tiana's restaurant?
How many turrets does Snow White’s castle have?
From Ariel’s underwater palace to Cinderella’s pumpkin coach and Belle’s castle, explore the hidden treasures and mysteries of your favourite Disney Princesses’ homes, vehicles, and buildings.
Featuring all the need-to-know details about the enchanting worlds of the Disney Princesses:
Go behind the scenes of all 13 Disney Princesses’ homes and vehicles, with elaborate illustrations that capture each and every detail
Complete with pages dedicated to each Disney Princess, including classic characters Ariel, Belle, and Jasmine alongside recent Princesses like Moana and Raya
A beautiful gift for Disney fans and fairy tale lovers to cherish and enjoy – with plenty of hidden details to spot, you won’t see all there is to see in just one read!
This authoritative cross-sections book takes young Disney fans beyond what’s seen on screen, offering enchanting surprises and a plethora of details to spot. Readers can feast their eyes on beautifully illustrated locations, including magical kingdoms, spellbinding ballrooms, and enchanting libraries.
© 2025 Disney
US Government and Politics Simplified
Become a more informed citizen with this clear and comprehensive guide to the founding principles of American government and the political processes that shape everyday life.
The American political system can be challenging to navigate. In a time when the political climate can be contentious, understanding our system of government is more important than ever. This comprehensive guide covers the basics of U.S. politics in clear, easy-to-follow format, beginning with the founding principles of government and concluding with a nonpartisan look at today's political parties, elections, and public policy. It covers:
The origin of the U.S. Constitution and other key documents.
The distribution of power in American democracy and the responsibilities of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
Present-day politics and the role of the media and special interest groups in shaping public policy.
Learn about the underlying processes that affect all Americans, including the establishment of civil liberties, the role of the Electoral College, and how policy decisions are made. Suitable reading for supplement coursework in high school government or civics classes or college political science classes, U.S. Government & Politics Simplified covers everything you need to know about the American political system.















