Best Selling Books by DORLING KINDERSLEY

Bringing the people and events of history to life, History makes the past accessible and relevant. Featuring the important events and figures that have shaped the present, from the very origins of humanity to key contemporary issues, such as the development of the internet and social media. It reveals common threads and forces that have shaped the present day. Events are set in their wider context by the comprehensive world history timeline, illuminating consequences as well as describing the moment itself. There is a focus on key profiles of major figures, exploration of important inventions and explanation of significant ideologies that defined their time; this is a visual celebration of human achievement and endeavour, combining fascinating content with stunning images of painting, sculpture and architecture. All of this means that a fresh and contemporary perspective is brought to the subject material. History is a dynamic encyclopaedia of world events with stunning visual impact. The story of human life is a thought-provoking and dynamic journey - a history with genes and viruses, not just battles and treaties.

Family Guide Italy offers you the best things to see and do on a family vacation in Italy--from visiting magnificent sights such as the Colosseum in Rome and Basilica di San Marco in Venice to exploring the treasures housed in the Uffizi in Florence and the Duomo in Milan--and brings those places alive for children with fun facts, quizzes, and cartoons. The major sights are treated as "hub" destinations and are followed by places of interest near the "hub," ideal for planning your day ahead. These spreads offer a pragmatic as well as enjoyable itinerary, giving children a real insight into the destination, but balanced with opportunities to let off steam at a nearby park or playground. All the practical information you need appears alongside the sight, including transportation information, budget tips, age range suitability, and where to eat. Each spread is bursting with insider knowledge and loaded with ideas for activities that will engage children, from pony-trekking in Gran Sasso National Park in Abruzzo to spending the night next to the shark tank at Genova''s Aquarium in Liguria. Meanwhile, the most family-friendly, best-value accommodation options have been chosen with family budgets and needs in mind. Full-color throughout, with detailed maps of the main sightseeing areas for easy navigation and all the practical information you need for a fun, stress-free family vacation.

The Vietnam War is the definitive illustrated history of the world''s first televised war. Compiling insightful maps, at-a-glance timelines, and incredible archive photography, The Vietnam War is an all-encompassing showcase of the story of the conflict, and a reflection on modern issues of battle such as prisoners of war and civil rights. Detailed descriptions of every episode, from Operation Passage to Freedom to the evacuation of the US embassy in Saigon, are enhanced by the stories of those who witnessed the drama unfold. Eyewitness features pick out iconic photographs and individual tales, giving you a truly immersive look at the events of the Vietnam War. Discover the stories of the conflict''s most significant figures, with detailed biographies of Henry Kissinger, General Thieu, President Nixon, and Pol Pot. Hundreds of incredible images are brought together to form an incredible visual record of the suffering, sacrifice, and heroism in America''s bloodiest conflict of the 20th century.

Family Guide New York City offers you the best things to see and do on a family vacation in the Big Apple, from visiting magnificent sights such as the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty to exploring the treasures housed in the American Museum of Natural History and the Museum of Modern Art, and brings those places alive for children with fun facts, quizzes, and cartoons. The major sights are treated as "hub" destinations and are followed by places of interest near the "hub," ideal for planning your day ahead. These spreads offer a pragmatic as well as enjoyable itinerary, giving children a real insight into the destination, but balanced with opportunities to let off steam at a nearby park or playground. All the practical information you need appears alongside the sight, including transportation information, budget tips, age range suitability, and where to eat. Each spread is bursting with insider knowledge and loaded with ideas for activities that will engage children, from "Medieval" treasure hunts at the Metropolitan Museum of Art to ice-skating in Central Park in winter. Meanwhile, the most family-friendly, best-value accommodation options have been chosen with family budgets and needs in mind. Full-color throughout, with detailed maps of the main sightseeing areas for easy navigation and all the practical information you need for a fun, stress-free family vacation.

Shows children how to write a diary for the year 2000.

The Gardener''s Year celebrates the pleasures of gardening and combines it with practical advice. Pages focus on the sensory aspects of gardening, with luscious close-ups of flowers and fruit. Sections include: Plant Science - featuring practical background advice about plant systems and basic botany to illustrate the processes at work in each season, for annuals, perennials and shrubs. Grow - with step-by step instructions, clearly showing how to make a success of projects such as growing potatoes in bags, or growing micro-greens. Jobs to do - including illustrated instructions for each season''s tasks, for example, autumn pruning, spring sowing and controlling pests in summer. The Gardener''s Year is a fantastic gift book for both new and experienced gardeners.

The bright and colorful images in this book are the perfect way to discover the Lunar New Year holiday traditions together. From colorful lanterns to beautiful traditional clothes, to the special animals that each year is named after, Baby''s First Lunar New Year features all the familiar favorites associated with Asia''s biggest and brightest celebration. An ideal baby gift to develop early learning, the simple pictures and sentences promote language skills, and the small, padded format is perfect for babies to hold. Babies and toddlers will enjoy turning the pages by themselves, which helps to foster early reading development as well as fine motor skills. Learn all about the amazing new year holiday with your little one. Baby''s First Lunar New Year perfectly captures the joy of this special celebration and is an ideal preschool learning introduction to the traditions of the festival.

A book of world history filled with lots of facts and colorful images.