Best Selling Books by Dorling Kindersley

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Florence & Tuscany will lead you straight to the best attractions the charming city of Florence and awe-inspiring Tuscany region have to offer. You''ll find detailed listings of the best hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops for all budgets in this fully updated guide, plus in-depth coverage of all the unforgettable sights in Florence and Tuscany. This uniquely visual travel guide also includes illustrated cutaways of floor plans and reconstructions of the region''s stunning architecture. The maps are clearly marked with sights from the guidebook, includes detailed street views of all the key areas. Transportation maps and information on the most useful tickets to buy for your stay help you get the most out of your trip. There''s even a chart showing the walking distances between major sights and attractions. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Florence & Tuscany shows you what others only tell you.

"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. "

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 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.

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.

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!

In this encyclopedia CD-ROM every three-dimensional scene and object is linked to in-depth information. It covers five main subjects: nature, history, geography, science and culture. 19 virtual environments, including the rainforest and outer space encourage research skills.

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.

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.

From glittering gemstones to fascinating minerals and fossils, this incredible reference book is a stunning celebration of the Earth''s buried treasures. Innovative, specially commissioned photography captures the essence and beauty of over 450 superb specimens, while lively and informative text describes the characteristics of each and its unique and changing relationship to humankind through the ages. Organized by rock classes and chemical groups, each rock, mineral and fossil entry contains a photograph of the specimen together with lively, wide-ranging text describing its qualities and history of use. In addition, a detailed, at-a-glance reference panel provides key data for identification and classification.

Provides background information on Washington DC; recommends the 10 best restaurants, bars and clubs, museums, events and festivals, along with information on trip planning, nightlife, and shopping.

"Covering more than 1,000 years of history, and an empire that stretched from Scotland to Syria, Ancient Rome reveals in vivid detail all of the key political, cultural, and military events that shaped the Roman Empire and explores what it was like to live in a society that laid the foundations for many aspects of the modern world"--

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.

The encyclopedia is divided into sections describing major body systems, plus detailed information on how different parts of the body work. The encyclopedia is illustrated with a balance of photographs and artworks, showing children where organs sit in the body, and how they work. The book ends with a glossary that sums up and explains technical information for children - and adults.

Making a difficult topic easier to comprehend, Heads Up Money offers big ideas, simply explained, for teen readers. From the change in your pocket to online shopping, money is everywhere. Economics can''t be ignored, and Heads Up Money explores the la