Best Selling Books by Dk Publishing

Presents a guide to current multimedia CD-Roms, explains how a CD-Rom is created, describes how a multimedia computer works, explores the phenomenal growth of the Internet, and tells what can be expected from multimedia in the future.

This beautifully illustrated manual provides concise, step-by-step instructions that cover all aspects of sailing for learners at all levels.

"Your guide to the 10 best of everything"--Cover.

A completely illustrated guide to horse and pony shows, competitions, and other events, this book offers an invaluable reference for young horse lovers everywhere. Full color.

The guide that shows you what other travel books only tell you New Zealand is one of the most spectacular and least spoiled countries on the planet and DK''s Eyewitness Travel Guide: New Zealand guide does full justice to its astonishing volcanic landscape, wildlife reserves and fjord-like coastline. More than 1,100 full-color photographs, detailed street-by-street maps, and listings of all major attractions help provide endless fun for any vacation. Whether visiting the capital city of Wellington, the panoramic views of Auckland, or the smaller enclaves on the North and South Island, there is plenty to see when traveling to this rich and vibrant landscape. DK''s guide gives extensive treatment of the fascinating Maori culture and art as well as solid information on outdoor activities, New Zealand''s fine wines and innovative Pacific Rim cuisine.

Beginning readers will love this exciting new multi-level "Eyewitness Reader" that uses DK''s dramatic non-fiction style to help children learn to read. The farm animals have been carefully chosen to appeal to beginning readers. Full-color photos and simple, informative narratives will grip even the most reluctant reader. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Essential references for dog owners-now in paperback. A complete illustrated guide to the history, temperament, and physical characteristics of each breed, this handy paperback series includes full profiles on cocker spaniels, dachshunds, German shepherds, golden retrievers, Labrador retrievers, and poodles. Each volume also has expert advice on every aspect of dog care, including day-to-day well-being, behavior issues, training, grooming, health, and exercise.

Explains the scientific ideas and discoveries behind some of the world''s coolest inventions and natural wonders.

Publisher Fact Sheet This book covers the venues, athletes, & circumstances surrounding the world''s greatest sporting event.

Explores the world of mammals, including their anatomy, where they live, what they eat, and how they communicate. Includes online links to more information and downloadable images.

SBN: 9780756669669

A guide to cooking for teens that offers step-by-step recipes, helpful kitchen tips, and fail-safe cooking techniques.

Each in-depth guide in this wide-ranging lifestyle and leisure series breaks down its subject into 101 essential tips and jargon-free, authoritative facts. 101 Essential Tips are as useful as an encyclopedia and quicker than a Web site -- perfect for the speed generation -- and ideal for anyone who is serious about knowledge, and careful of his or her time.

"Learn about bugs with this informative and fun sticker book"--Page 4 of cover

An exciting new addition to the Chronicle range. The Formula One Yearbook details every team and race of the 1998 season, giving the stories and personalities behind the events -- plus a complete summary of results, times and championship placings. Packed full with action photography.

Learn how a rocket blasts off, see inside a spacesuit, read about a day in the life of an astronaut, and visit the rocky surface of Mars in a NASA exploration rover. e.guides Space Travel lets you do all this and more, with fantasic double-page spreads that go into each topic in depth. This brand new reference series reflects and enhances how today''s young researchers gather, assess, and present information. Part of DK and Google''s exciting family reference partnership, e.guides look at core topics from many angles, including facts, 3-D models, data boxes, charts, and more.

A visual history covering personalities and topics of the twentieth-century and including key events in the fields of international politics, entertainment, and science.

These DK books are a convenient, affordable source of information that fits perfectly in a knapsack or a briefcase or as ready reference on a desk. The DK Concise Encyclopedia is an illustrated guide to the world around us and the DK Dictionary/Thesaurus offers definitions plus synonyms for thousands of words. For those interested in foreign languages, DK Spanish Dictionary and DK French Dictionary offer a world of homework and conversational help!

Travel Guide.

Revised and updated 1,000 more plants: 3000 recommended plants.

Using more than 6,000 color photos and illustrations, this dictionary analyzes all aspects of the natural world and human achievement in stunning visual realism. Cutaways and exploded views provide an illuminating new perspective on everything from the inside of a volcano to the inner workings of a car. Full color.

Covering all you need to know about your favorite plants in a beautiful and convenient format, DK Garden Guides profile one type of plant, whether perennials or shrubs and climbers, or a specific group of plants such as fuchsias or clematis, each a full page, a half-page photo and a paragraph full of fascinating information about the plant, its origins, and how to use it in your garden. Extremely accessible for novices, this series of unique plant guides include plant profiles that feature height, spread, and details about color and flowering season, as well as light requirements and hardiness; and, finally, a list of other varieties.

Practical information on gardening in dry areas and times of drought; choosing drought-resistant plants; adapting your garden to save water; ideal planting plans; making the best use of water--and much more.

Dorling Kindersley guide to cities in Belgium.

This guide includes information on using shrubs in garden design, planting and caring for shrubs, and choosing flowering shrubs for year-round interest.

Text and illustrations trace the 1999 formula one car racing season.

An illustrated guide to horse and pony breeds, their history, physical characteristics, and uses.

A French-English, English-French dictionary, listing words in each language and giving their equivalent in the other. Includes a pronunciation guide.

Step outside and find out about how you can help the adorable animals that like to visit your garden. Little ones will love following Roly the Hedgehog as she sets off burrowing around your backyard garden, finding yummy bugs to munch on and a cosy bed of leaves to rest in after a long, hard day of exploring. But with bumps along the way, she''ll need your help, will you volunteer as her little helper? This sweet picture ebook gently introduces young readers to the idea of animal conservation and protection. Bursting with fun trivia, little ones are shown just how unique hedgehogs are, which makes them worth preserving. But with plenty of tips and tricks for how we can care for garden-dwelling friends like Roly and keep them safe from the dangers they may face, no one is too young to start making a difference.Roly the Hedgehog is the perfect gift for any small-animal lover, or budding environmentalist, and will inspire toddlers to discover so much of what is unseen in their gardens.