Most Popular Books by DORLING KINDERSLEY

"Where to play, what to see, where to stay"--Cover.

-A charming first encyclopedia bursting with facts, perfect for little learners who want to know everything---

History as you''ve never seen it before - an amazing visual guide to the 20th century From global wars to the digital revolution, explore the world-changing events of the 20th century decade-by-decade with 20th Century. This is history as you''ve never seen it before - the events, the people and the political and cultural milestones that have shaped our world using a fresh new approach. All the significant happenings of the last century are featured in a unique graphic style with photographic timelines, eyewitness photographs and storyboards capturing key historical moments as they unfolded. A fascinating read for the whole family, 20th Century is an ideal one-stop reference.

"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. "

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.

Maps, illustrations, and text describe various aspects of countries of the world including physical features, population, standards of living, natural resources, industries, environmental issues, and climate.

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!

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.

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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.

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.

Each of the world''s 192 nations is surveyed and mapped in detail, including full coverage of the world''s newest nations. Maps are accompanied by an analysis of each country''s political, historical, and demographic geography.

Help your child learn about climate change using the new edition of this fact-packed guide with a giant wallchart, interactive clip-art CD and dedicated website From what’s being done to stop pollution harming life on earth, to why rising sea levels mean maps will need to be redrawn: let your child discover all about our fragile planet and the dramatic changes that are affecting the weather, the environment and our way of life.They’ll find out more by downloading 100s of amazing images from the clip-art CD. Then use the giant pull-out wallchart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about climate change. With dedicated website www.ew.dk.com.

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

"...these books are worthwhile reading and can be used to stimulate children to learn about, investigate, and appreciate the natural world around them". -- Science Books & Films

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