New Releases by Dk Publishing

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.

Presents the Lego action figures based on the "Star Wars" universe, detailing the number of pieces and describing each figure and its variations, when they were made, the playsets in which they appear, and the movie to which they relate.

The DK Eyewitness US Travel Guideis your indispensable guide to this extraordinary and vast country. The fully updated guide includes unique cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of the must-see sites, plus street-by-street maps of all the fascinating cities and towns. The new-look guide is also packed with photographs and illustrations leading you straight to the best attractions on offer. The uniquely visual DK Eyewitness Travel guide will help you to discover everything region-by-region; from local festivals and markets to day trips around the countryside. Detailed listings will guide you to the best hotels, restaurants, bars and shops for all budgets, whilst detailed practical information will help you to get around, whether by train, bus or car. Plus, DK''s excellent insider tips and essential local information will help you explore every corner of the USA effortlessly. DK Eyewitness USA Travel Guide- showing you what others only tell you.

Detachable map of San Francisco affixed to flap of inside back cover.

Detachable col. map affixed to flap of back cover.

A comprehensive reference explains the rules, tactics, techniques, and equipment of a variety of sports, and includes trivia, terminology, detailed diagrams, information on major competitions, and historical highlights.

Three-dimensional cutaway illustrations and floor plans of key landmarks complement these richly illustrated, fully updated travel handbooks that also include enhanced maps, street-by-street guides, background information on a host of popular sights and an expanded traveler''s survival guide providing tips on hotels, restaurants, local customs.

Col. ill. and col. maps on lining papers.

Relief shown by shading and gradient tints.

Features facts and statistics about the countries and regions of the world, and includes color maps, photographs, diagrams, and illustrations.

An illustrated guide to vampires that describes their creation, appearance, lore, habits, hunters, and more.

"A unique visual guide to India''s historic sites"--Jacket.

Chronicles the wars, campaigns, and battles throughout history, including eyewitness accounts from soldiers and civilians, image galleries of weapons and armor, and profiles of great leaders.

Heroes including Spider-Man, the Hulk, and the X-Men are featured in works by Marvel''s finest artists, while the authoritative text is supplied by top marvel comic book experts.

Introduces various creatures that live in or near a duck pond.

This book describes the body''s skeletal framework, muscles, brain power, circulation, lymphatic and immune systems, and sequence of changes. Web sites are included for additional information.

Illustrated guide to the history and uses of rocks and minerals, with online links to more information.

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.

Superb desktop reference for business, home, or school use with over 400 detailed maps.

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.

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!

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

Designed to help the English-speaking traveler in Russia with everyday situations.

Describes a day in the life of a fire fighter.

An account of famous monsters including the one at Loch Ness in Scotland, the Yeti or Abominable Snowman of the Himalayas, and Bigfoot or Sasquatch of Canada and the Pacific Northwest.

A comprehensive dictionary of physics, chemistry, astronomy, and other sciences with definitions, explanations, and illustrations.

Contains color illustrations and descriptions of over three hundred national, international, official, and provincial flags from around the world, organized by continent.

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.