New Releases by Dorling Kindersley

Enter the world of a medieval horseback warrior and learn what it takes to become a knight. Eyewitness Knight follows the journey of a knight in making, from being a page or a squire at an early age undergoing rigorous training before making it to the ceremony of dubbing. Learn what knights wore into battle and enter a gallery of swords and other weapons that were an important part of a knight''s armoury. Ride along with these warriors on their horses that were used not only for wars but also while hunting and jousting. Explore the mighty castles and know how they were protected from the enemy during a siege. Meet manor lord and ladies and learn about the knightly code of conduct and the idea of chivalry. Great for projects or just for fun, learn everything you need to know about knights with DK Eyewitness.

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Explore the world and history of the Vikings with this picture-packed, fact-filled book. Eyewitness Vikings is an essential guide to the history and culture of these daring Norse adventurers for young history enthusiasts. With stunning photography, original artifacts, and lots of fascinating facts, find out about the Vikings'' incredible ships and conquests, as well as their fascinating culture, religions, and home life. Understand why these fearless explorers and warriors sailed across seas to East and West and became the first Europeans to cross the Atlantic and reach the coast of North America. Part of DK''s best-selling Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature--fascinating firsthand accounts from experts in the field. Eyewitness Vikings is the perfect guide for homework help or for those who simply want to further their knowledge of this fascinating historical culture.

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.

Unearth the wonderful world of marvellous minerals, spectacular stones, and glistening gems in this complete guide to Earth''s rocks and minerals. Introducing Rocks and Minerals Ultimate Handbook, the latest title in DK''s Ultimate Handbook series which takes you on the journey to discover some of the world''s most fascinating rocks, minerals and gemstones of the natural world. This geology book for kids includes must-know facts and stats about more than 200 rocks, minerals, and gems, teaching all about where these objects come from, what they are made of, their uses, and their unique characteristics. With stats about each featured rock or mineral, including its colours, crystal shapes, and the materials it''s made of, this book is ideal for budding geologists This fascinating geology book for kids offers: - Thematic pages introducing different topics, including: the rock cycle, fossils, space rocks, birthstones, living gems, and more. - Bold photographs showing more than 200 rocks and minerals in great detail, including natural sites and buildings like Mount Rushmore, the Atacama Desert, and the Taj Mahal. - Each double page feature includes stat boxes, annotations, and mind-boggling facts to help children become true rockhounds. With this highly engaging geology book, children can identify different colours, crystal shapes and the materials different rocks are made of. The handbook style format allows children to be introduced to the topic of rocks and minerals in a way that is detailed, without being overwhelming or talking down to them. About the series DK''s Ultimate Handbook series will spark curiosity and amaze children aged 6+ interested in the world around them. If you liked Rocks and Minerals Ultimate Handbook, then you''ll love Animal Ultimate Handbook and learning about the Earth''s wildlife, or Dinosaur Ultimate Handbook and exploring the prehistoric world.

Join Owl and Otter on their garage sale adventure, as they help little ones build confidence in math and show that it''s never too early to learn about money. Welcome to the Big Garage Sale, where delicious lemonade and yummy cookies are being sold! But when a customer asks for four cookies and another for five bottles of lemonade, Owl and Otter''s friends can''t figure out how much this costs altogether. As the line gets longer, and there are more thirsty and hungry customers waiting, one disaster leads to another! But not to fear, Otter''s toes are here to save the day... Little ones will love this hilarious and simple introduction to addition and counting money, that shows that with teamwork anything is possible. Covering everything from supply and demand, to earning and saving money, little learners will also take an exciting first look at how money works. With beautiful illustrations that bring the whimsical animal characters to life, Owl + Otter and the Big Garage Sale is a treat for both the eyes and mind!

All the basics of these amazing creatures are covered in this beautiful and informative book on dinosaurs. Anatomy, along with habitat and behaviour, and lots of fascinating facts about dinosaurs that every child will just love reading about. See how they survived all over the world, and how these prehistoric creatures adapted to their ancient habitats. Alongside, in between, and on top of all that, Everything You Need To Know About Dinosaurs also provides ideas for things to make, games to play, quizzes, and amazing facts to share with friends. Every spread is self contained to make this a dip-into book with a difference. From the very first page it combines little-known information with engaging text and innovative, high-quality design. It''s everything you need to know, and everything you WANT to find out.

Use your reading superpowers to learn all about different fossils and what they tell us about life millions of years ago - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Fossils is a beautifully designed reader all about the preserved remains of incredible dinosaurs, insects, footprints and even poo! The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about the fighting dinosaurs, insects preserved in amber, and fossilised poo!

Explore the history and variety of our most faithful companions in this visual guide to over 400 different dog breeds. From Afghan Hounds to Yorkshire Terriers, from gun dogs to designer breeds -- and from Beethoven to Toto -- for centuries, dogs have been adored for their unswerving loyalty, and this new edition of The Dog Encyclopedia provides the perfect celebration of the special relationship that binds humans with our four-legged friends.

A beautifully packaged box set containing a comprehensive visual reference guide to English grammar and an accompanying practice book Understanding and practicing even the trickiest English grammar points has never been easier. Puzzled by past tenses? Confused by comparatives? With a one-stop visual reference guide to all the key points of English grammar and an accompanying workbook packed with more than 1,000 practice exercises, this beautifully packaged box set makes learning and practicing grammar incredibly easy. The English for Everyone Grammar Guide uses an innovative visual learning method to make even the most difficult grammar rules clear and simple. With illustrations, step-by-step graphics, and annotated sample sentences, the Grammar Guide offers an exciting and intuitive way to study and revise English grammar. All the most important points of English grammar are covered, including tenses, modal verbs, articles, pronouns, prepositions, and clauses. The Grammar Guide Practice Book contains carefully graded grammar exercises to drill and reinforce the grammar you have learned in the corresponding Grammar Guide unit. More than 3,000 practice questions will help you build your confidence and become more fluent. Ideal for learners at all levels, this self-study program covers basic, intermediate, and advanced grammar. Whether you want to improve your grammar for work, study, travel, or exams, the English for Everyone Grammar Guide & Practice Book offers you a simple way to learn English grammar, remember it, and use it with confidence.

Take a visual journey through the world of music and learn the science behind it, too. Budding music fans will love discovering musical geniuses of every era, from Mozart and classical music to Bowie and pop, as well as finding out how music is created and what links it all together. The book looks at music throughout history, beginning with the first known melody from the Fertile Crescent and covering modern music phenomena, from K Pop to hip-hop. Instruments and genres from across the world are featured, with "playlists" of key pieces encouraging kids to look up pieces to hear for themselves. STEAM spreads delve into the psychology and math behind music, from how it affects our mood to how it can improve our minds. Covering India''s Ragas, Indonesia''s Gamelan, Japan''s city pop, and more, this book will help children discover a love of music.

In this biography, discover the amazing story of Martin Luther King Jr, whose powerful words and dreams for the future inspired the world. Martin Luther King Jr. will always be remembered for his famous "I have a dream" speech, which he gave during the March on Washington in 1963. But his life before and after that big event, and his other enormous contributions to the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, largely go unspoken. In this biography for kids ages 8-11, learn all about MLK - from his early family life and experiences in education, to his untimely death and the worldwide mourning and riots that followed. This new biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history''s most interesting people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, maps, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes this the one biography series every teacher and librarian will want to collect. Each book also includes an author''s introduction letter, a glossary, and an index.

Find out about bones, breathing, blood, and the brain in this brilliant mini book about how the human body works. Pocket Eyewitness Human Body is the perfect guide for curious children who want to know everything about the body and its inner-workings. Bite-sized chunks of information, amazing images, and clear, informative diagrams show you what lies underneath your skin, and make learning fun. Did you know that, weight for weight, bone is five times stronger than steel? Or that the fastest nerve signals travel up to 350 km/h (220 mph), and that laughing is good for your health? You didn''t? Then you need Pocket Eyewitness Human Body to fill you in on the amazing stats and fun facts about your incredible body.

To the complete novice learning about philosophy can be daunting. With the use of powerful and easy-to-follow images, famous quotations, and explanations that are easily understandable, this book cuts through any misunderstandings to demystify the subject. Each chapter is organised chronologically, and covers not only the big ideas, but the philosophers who first voiced them, as well as cross-referencing with earlier and later ideas and thinkers. The Little Book of Philosophy untangles knotty theories and sheds light on abstract concepts, and is perfect for anyone with a general interest in how our social, political, and ethical ideas are formed, as well as students of philosophy and politics.

The Little Book of History charts world history from the dawn of civilisation to the modern culture we live in today. From the origins of homo-sapiens to the release of Nelson Mandela, from the French Revolution to the Space Race, The Little Book of History is a stunning exploration of the human timeline up to and including modern Islam, the world wide web, and the global financial crisis. This book tackles big historical ideas with stunning visuals, key quotes, and important themes that are woven throughout world history. Discover events from the assassination of Caesar to World War I and see the people and events come to life with The Little Book of History, perfect for students, adults, or anyone who wants to understand our fascinating past.

"Did you know the melting point of gallium is so low that it will melt in your hand because of your body heat? Or that four new man-made elements were officially named as recently as 2016? Packed with striking new photography, Eyewitness Periodic Table walks you through all 118 elements in the periodic table. From the history of when the periodic table was first created to the scientific classification of the elements into groups, Eyewitness Periodic Table is an exhaustive guide to everything elemental. The book details what elements are and explains what lies at the core of each one of them. It then delves into the origin of every element (both naturally occurring and synthetic), where they are found, and how they are used. Explore elements such as carbon and oxygen and learn why they are essential to our survival. See how precious gold protects astronauts in space, and why the metal mercury can be both a solid and a liquid. Filled with clear, easy to understand facts, Eyewitness Periodic Table is an essential addition to every budding scientist''s book shelf. Also included is a pull-out poster for easy reference, perfect for the bedroom or classroom. "

Gain an insight into the issues that matter today, such as who owns the media, who decides what is news, and the super-rich. This is the ultimate tool to help you get to grips with sociology in time for exams, from gender and identity to welfare and consumerism. Sociology is the study of how societies are organised and what helps them function or go wrong. Why do people commit crimes? Who decides if someone has a mental illness? What''s work for? Does aid do any good? Heads Up Sociology explores these fascinating questions plus all the key sociology topics, including poverty, gender, class, and crime. Fascinating biographies give you insights into the lives and work of key players such as Judith Butler and Howard Becker, and case studies and real-life scenarios bring the ideas to life. Heads Up Sociology is an essential read for anyone keen to ask the big questions about the society we live in today.

Jaw-dropping, up-close photography shows the natural world and animals as you''ve never seen it before. From fruit to flowers, from shells to sharks, from ants to elephants, this extraordinary new encyclopedia will keep animal and nature enthusiasts from ages 9 to 109 utterly absorbed by amazing, close-up images. Did you know that baby foxes are born with blue eyes which later turn golden? Or that reptile scales are made from keratin, the same material as your hair and nails? Explanatorium of Nature is the perfect way to find out how everything in nature works and why fungi, plants, animals, arthropods, fish, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and ecosystems exist and what they mean for our world. Discover how spiders spin webs, how flying works, how snakes kill, and much, much more. Children will spend hours poring over the incredible details in nature, from the spines on a stinging nettle and lichen growing on a tree to the suckers on an iguana''s feet. Using never-before-seen cross sections, macro, SEM, infrared and ultraviolet close-up pictures, this is your chance to truly get up close with our natural world.

A children''s encyclopedia covering all the key subjects including Arts, People, History, Earth, Nature, Science, Technology, Space, and Human Body in alphabetical order.

The ideal reference book for young readers and writers, DK''s Children''s Illustrated Thesaurus has everything a child needs to develop their vocabulary. Never be lost for words, with synonyms and antonyms for around four thousand entries. Each entry is supported by a definition and example sentence to help boost a child''s confidence in using and choosing words. Plus, attractive "word features" illustrate a range of synonyms or give additional words a child can use when writing about a subject - from types of accommodation to colour shades and animal families. With its fresh and fun design, the Children''s Illustrated Thesauruswill inspire children to build a rich and vibrant vocabulary.

Discover the definitions you need with the Pocket Visual Dictionary. With over 33,000 terms across 14 sections from all aspects of life including the universe, sea and air, music, the human body, and animals, the Pocket Visual Dictionary gives you easy access to the vocabulary you need. This unique and handy reference tool will have the whole family revisiting its pages again and again. In this new edition, pictures, annotations, and labels take you straight to what you need to know. Now fully updated and packed with dazzling photos and artwork, the Pocket Visual Dictionary links pictures and words like never before. See what other dictionaries only tell you with the Pocket Visual Dictionary. Previous edition ISBN 9781405302364

Life as We Know It goes back to the beginnings of life on our planet, explaining to middle grade readers how it emerged under hostile conditions from a chemical soup as a simple self-contained unit: the cell. Key biological themes, such as how cells

Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family is packed with fascinating facts. This colourful book lets children find out all about Elizabeth II and her family, while encouraging them to build their vocabulary and reading skills. Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family explains what the Queen does, shows children the palaces and castles she lives in, and reveals the amazing crown jewels. It also tells them about her relatives - the princes, princesses, dukes and duchesses that make up her family, including the two newest members Princess Charlotte and Prince George. A quiz at the end of the book lets children test their knowledge of Britain''s longest-reigning monarch and her family.

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.

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The series that packs a world of knowledge into your pocket Get fast facts at your fingertips with DK Pocket Eyewitness Dogs, packed with bite-sized chunks of information that make learning about dogs even more exciting. How did dogs evolve? Find out! Read about dog anatomy, their senses and their intelligence. Packed with amazing encyclopedic stats, engaging photographs of different dog breeds and genius gem facts to provide extra wow, DK Pocket Eyewitness Dogs shows you how dogs have been record breakers. Discover over 160 individual dog breeds in this dog encyclopedia from Great Danes to tiny terriers. Learn more about each group of dog breeds from working dogs to companion dogs and find out about domestication and breed classification. DK Pocket Eyewitness Dogsis ideal for every young dog lover.

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