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DKfindout! Rubbish

Discover the key facts about waste and how we can produce less to help protect our planet.

Waste management is an issue humans have encountered throughout history. We can learn a lot about the past by looking at rubbish that was buried in early rubbish dumps, called middens. This book covers the different types of garbage, how it is dealt with, and the problems that occur because of rubbish.

This is a timely entry into the award-winning DKfindout! series. It highlights some of the key global concerns, such as space waste, the problem of plastic, growing landfills, and fast fashion. It also looks at what is being done worldwide to help manage waste better, from renewable energy to eco homes.

Positive suggestions are made for trying eco-friendly swaps for single-use plastic items, wasting less food, and converting trash into treasure. This book is thought-provoking as it gets the reader to ask themselves if they really need to purchase an item and if they do buy something, to consider where it will end up after it's been used. A key way to prevent creating trash is to avoid consuming so much.

Optical Illusions: Incredible Pop-Up Visual Magic!

Learn how NOT to believe what you see with this book of eye-popping pop-up visual tricks.

From the classic "which dot is bigger?" or "is this line straight?" illusions to the first-ever 3D trick to appear in a book, Optical Illusions is packed with picture puzzles. Every illusion is set up to challenge what you think you see. There are hints and tips of how to approach the illusion, and then an explanation of how it works and why you were fooled (and you will be!). There are also flaps, tabs, and a decoder to test the answers, so you can check whether different-looking colours are actually the same, or if those lines really are wonky.

All kinds of visual tricks are featured, including distortion, motion, colour and brightness, ambiguous illusions, impossible objects, hidden images... but the stars of the show are two large interactive illusions - the "thaumatrope" spinner that puts a bird in a cage, and a 3D perspective sculpture. Even though you will build it yourself and know which bits pop out and which parts are flat, you can't help but see them the other way around.

Optical Illusions will get you lifting flaps and turning tabs in your quest to see the truth behind the illusion - and the more you discover, the more impressive the illusion becomes.

Marvel Avengers The Ultimate Character Guide New Edition

Meet the world's mightiest Super Hero team: The Avengers!

This comprehensive guide to the characters of Earth’s mightiest Super Hero team features in-depth profiles on every Avenger – their powers, their allies, their key storylines, and their foes. 

Features fan-favorites including Iron-Man, Spider-Man, Hulk, Black Widow, Captain America, Thor, Black Panther, and Captain Marvel.

These are Marvel’s mighty Avengers.

© 2021 MARVEL

Science Activity Pack

Perfect for kids, this children's pack will excite young kids by revealing the everyday ways they can be scientists.

Unleash your child's scientific curiosity and creativity with this exciting science pack for kids. The handy backpack contains an activity book where kids can play their way through 13 fun STEM projects, more than 20 stickers, a certificate, and your very own lab goggles.

The Science Activity Pack is bursting with exciting, easy-peasy science fun to do at home and on-the-go that will keep kids busy for hours! Little scientists are invited to discover why water goes stiff in the freezer, what makes slime super stretchy, how magnifying glasses work, and lots more.

With this pack, children can touch, smell, see, hear, taste, and above all, play their way to scientific amazement!

I Feel Happy: Why Do I Feel Happy Today?

The sunshine character, Happy, is here to teach your little ones how to recognize this big emotion and name their feelings.

Happy teaches small children that the feeling is sometimes loud, and other times it's calm, like having a quiet cuddle. This brightly illustrated board book is a gentle and simple introduction to sometimes overwhelming emotions.

This adorable book puts words to the feelings that small children have experienced, but might not have the names for just yet. This will help your preschooler tell you how they are feeling and teach them what happiness looks like in other people.

I Feel Happy lets kids know that even if they don't feel happy right now, the good feeling will come back again. It explains what happens in the brain in uncomplicated terms, perfect for young children. It shows how being happy affects the body, like smiling and laughing.

The easy language makes for a fun and educational reading time. This helps children with language, vocabulary and talking about their emotions, especially if they have difficulty expressing feelings. Let the Happy character help your toddler answer difficult questions with simple explanations

Why Do I Feel Happy Today?

This fantastic kids' feelings guide includes:

- Easy-to-understand descriptions of the key emotion: Happiness

The ray of sunshine Happy from this delightful book has friends! Look out for the little star in I Feel Proud, the raincloud in I Feel Sad, the little flame in I Feel Angry and all of them together in How Do I Feel?

My Encyclopedia Of Very Important Oceans

A charming children's encyclopedia that takes you on a journey into the deep blue to discover the wonders of the world's oceans!

The world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn.

Bursting with up-to-date facts and discoveries, this exciting kid's encyclopedia includes everything from the spectacular seabirds soaring over Earth's vast oceans, to the tiny creatures lurking on the ocean floor.

Celebrate your child's curiosity as they:

- Read fun facts about weird and wonderful ocean creatures

Our ocean encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of striking illustrations, fun fact files and educational stats about oceanographic life. In fact, 'oceans' is an on-trend topic, with more and more wildlife books with an environmental focus seeing an increase in sales. Encourage early learners to go on a journey into under the water to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 5-9 to enjoy for hours on end, whether shared reading with the family, or reading alone, this fun fact book for children also doubles up as the perfect gift for all young ocean lovers.

Tell the story of underwater world one page at a time, by uncovering:

- Educational content written in a friendly and fun manner

I Feel Brave: Why Do I Feel Brave Today?

The Rainbow character is here to help your little ones overcome their fears and learn how to be brave!

Sometimes you feel brave like a superhero. It's the best feeling! This adorable first emotions book introduces children to the feeling of being brave, what happens inside our bodies and all the things you can do that are brave.

Inside the pages of this illustrated board book, you'll discover:

- Clear questions directed at young readers create an interactive learning experience

Let your youngsters follow the story of the little brave Rainbow who explores all the things that children can be courageous about. Questions such as, "What have you done that is brave?", turn the book into a fun and educational reading experience. Children will learn how to push past their fears and be brave and strong!

This wonderful nursery book helps children build their language and vocabulary skills and encourages them to talk about their emotions, especially if they have difficulty expressing feelings. It also shows preschoolers that you don't have to be brave all the time, giving examples of when we shouldn't be brave in everyday life, and shows us that we're all a lot braver than we think.

It's the perfect book for parents who want to boost their child's confidence or preschool teachers looking for resources to help teach social and emotional skills.

Complete the Series

The sweet little Rainbow in this colourful picture book has friends! Look out for Sunshine in I Feel Happy, Raincloud in I Feel Sad, and Flame in I Feel Angry. These cute characters in this First Emotions series from DK will help preschoolers to better understand and name their emotions.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Very First Encyclopedia

Go on an amazing journey of discovery with the Very Hungry Caterpillar and learn fascinating facts about everything from science and space to animals and dinosaurs.

Travel around the world to explore the continents, discover where different animals live, learn all about the people who came before us, and find out how your body works in this colourful and charming first reference book about everything.

Each chapter focuses on a different theme, with a new topic every time you turn the page. Bite-size chunks of information are complemented by captivating illustrations by the World of Eric Carle, eye-catching photography, and simple how-it-works diagrams, while pull-out images and facts provide extra nuggets of interest. Young learners can find out all about light and sound, the planets in the Solar System, how plants grow, and much, much more in this one-of-a-kind introduction to key curriculum subjects.

For lovers of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and all bright young minds, this is the ultimate must-have encyclopedia.

Our World In Pictures: Countries, Cultures, People & Places: A Visual Encyclopedia Of The World

Packed with more than 1,000 incredible images and full of fascinating facts, this beautiful children's book takes you on an exciting round-the-globe tour, with a stopover in every nation on every continent!

Did you know that Cuba's national sport is baseball, one of the most popular sports in the US? And that kids in both Japan and Chile have earthquake drills on their school schedule? Find out about anything from the spookily vibrant Day of the Dead parade in Mexico and the beautiful springtime cherry blossom displays of Japan, to blueberry-picking in Sweden and India's space programme. Discover the countries of the world - explore their geography, wildlife, traditions, and arts, in this picture-packed children's book. Every country profile is full of photos, and each nation has a full-colour map detailing its main cities, landscape features, and borders, and exactly where in the world they are, in this engaging encyclopedia for children aged 9-12.

Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore:

- Striking and detailed diagrams, drawings and illustrations on every page

This captivating kids encyclopedia tackles our weird and wonderful world continent by content, with informative profiles for each of the 196 nations of the world and striking illustrations, photographs and diagrams featured throughout provide an optimum visual learning experience for both children and adults alike, accompanied by an array of fun facts from around the globe!

This world encyclopedia includes at-a-glance panels that provide a quick reference to all the stats, making this engaging encyclopedia for kids an ideal combination of colourful diagrams and infographic text boxes with easy-to-read accessible text for readers aged 9-12, yet can be enjoyed by the entire family, making this enthralling children's encyclopedia a beautiful and educational gift that can be passed down generations.

Learn all about the world one picture at a time!

If you like Countries of the World, then why not complete the collection? Part of the highly-visual Our World In Pictures series, avid readers can dive into the world of dinosaurs with The Dinosaur Book, become a vehicle virtuoso with Cars, Trains, Ships and Planes and explore the incredible animal kingdom with Animal Book.

The Biology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained

Learn about the most important discoveries and theories of this science in The Biology Book.

Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Biology in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Biology Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in.

This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Biology, with:

- More than 95 ideas and events key to the development of biology and the life sciences

The Biology Book is a captivating introduction to understanding the living world and explaining how its organisms work and interact - whether microbes, mushrooms, or mammals. Here you'll discover key areas of the life sciences, including ecology, zoology, and biotechnology, through exciting text and bold graphics.

Your Biology Questions, Simply Explained

This book will outline big biological ideas, like the mysteries of DNA and genetic inheritance; and how we learnt to develop vaccines that control diseases. If you thought it was difficult to learn about the living world, The Biology Book presents key information in a clear layout. Here you'll learn about cloning, neuroscience, human evolution, and gene editing, and be introduced to the scientists who shaped these subjects, such as Carl Linnaeus, Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, Charles Darwin, and Gregor Mendel.

The Big Ideas Series

With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Biology Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.

The Physics Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained

Explore the laws and theories of physics in this accessible introduction to the forces that shape our Universe, our planet, and our everyday lives.

Using a bold, graphic-led approach The Physics Book sets out more than 80 key concepts and discoveries that have defined the subject and influenced our technology since the beginning of time. With the focus firmly on unpicking the thought behind each theory - as well as exploring when and how each idea and breakthrough came about - seven themed chapters examine the history and developments in areas such as energy and matter, and electricity and magnetism, as well as quantum, nuclear, and particle physics.

Eureka moments abound: from Pythagoras's observations of the pleasing harmonies created by vibrating strings, and Galileo's experiments with spheres, to Isaac Newton's apple and his conclusions about gravity and the laws of motion. You'll also learn about Albert Einstein's insights into relativity; how the accidental discovery of cosmic microwave background radiation confirmed the Big Bang theory; the search for the Higgs boson particle; and why most of our Universe is missing. If you've ever wondered exactly how physicists formulated - and proved - these abstract concepts, The Physics Book is the book for you.

How Technology Works: The Facts Visually Explained

Have you ever asked yourself how the inventions, gadgets, and devices that surround us actually work? Discover the hidden workings of everyday technology with this graphic guide.

How Technology Works demystifies the machinery that keeps the modern world going, from simple objects such as zip fasteners and can openers to the latest, most sophisticated devices of the information age, including smart watches, personal digital assistants, and driverless cars. It includes inventions that have changed the course of history, like the internal combustion engine, as well as technologies that might hold the key to our future survival, including solar cells and new kinds of farming to feed a growing population.

All the way through the book, step-by-step explanations are supported by simple and original graphics that take devices apart and show you how they work. The opening chapter explains principles that underpin lots of devices - from basic mechanics to electricity to digital technology. From there on, devices are grouped by application - such as the home, transport, and computing - making them easy to find and placing similar devices side by side.

How Technology Works is perfect for anyone who didn't have a training in STEM subjects at school or is simply curious about how the modern world works.

How Food Works is your own friendly nutritionist, on hand to debunk common food myths and give you the answers to those pressing questions with easy-to-swallow information.

Today's media is full of new discoveries about food - red wine is good for your heart, caffeine will raise your blood pressure - but is there a biological basis to these claims? How Food Works reveals the facts behind your food, evaluates the benefits of superfoods and antioxidants, and explores behind-the-scenes of modern food production.

Delve into the science behind diets including gluten-free and veganism, as well as the benefits of different diets from around the world. Understand what actually makes food organic, how important sell-by dates really are, and how much salt you should actually be eating. Get the answers to dozens more niggling food questions in How Food Works.

Earth Knowledge Genius!

Put your knowledge about Planet Earth to the test with this brilliant quiz book for kids!

Introducing Earth Knowledge Genius! - a brand new quiz book jam-packed with over 60 topics including mountains, deserts, extreme weather, natural wonders and so much more!

Can you find the Himalayas and the Andes mountain ranges on the map? Can you spot the difference between the flags of Australia and New Zealand? Can you pinpoint the Red Sea, Black Sea and the Dead Sea on a map?

So what are you waiting for? Challenge yourself and explore:

-"Reference" spreads to introduce all 60 topics and give all the essential info

As you hop from one continent to the next, you will not only learn more about our fascinating world, but also have fun in this brilliantly entertaining quiz book for kids and the whole family to enjoy. From capital cities to amazing animals, finding flags and wild weather, you can explore pages jam-packed with eye-popping pictures - and if you don't know where each natural wonder is located, then you can use the handy "Test Yourself" panels to list what you're looking for!

With three levels of difficulty, the challenge gets harder as you work your way from Starter, to Challenger, and finally the truly tricky Genius category! If you need it, there's a fun fact with every picture to give a helpful clue.

A must-have volume for children aged 9-12 with a thirst for knowledge and discovery, as well as parents and teachers looking for ways to make learning fun and engaging, this awe-inspiring quiz book will keep kids, and the whole family entertained and engaged time and time again.

At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there?

Perfectly complementing Earth Knowledge Genius! why not put your general knowledge to the test with General Knowledge Genius! and explore the animal world in its entirety with Animal Knowledge Genius!

Learning has never been more fun!

What's The Point Of Philosophy?

Travel down the road of wisdom to discover how to think about a series of philosophical problems, how to defend your opinions on them, and how to evaluate the opinions of others.Why is philosophy important? What's so great about it? Take a leap into the world of philosophy and discover questions about life, the universe, and human behaviour that great thinkers have pondered throughout history, and which are still being asked today.Philosophical ideas affect our day-to-day lives in ways that you might not expect. But understanding these ideas can be daunting - even for adults! If you want to learn how to argue the case for animal rights, why the concept of equality has many sides, or even what the theories are about why humans exist at all, What's the Point of Philosophy? is the perfect place to start.Put your thinking cap on and get ready to - A variety of fascinating topics reveal pivotal questions in philosophy that are still discussed today.- Timeline spreads illustrate major schools of thought, and the women and men who developed them.- Clear, accessible text makes the book appealing for readers of all ages.- Uncoated paper gives a vintage feel to the book which perfectly complements the illustrator's style.This fascinating philosophy book is a unique way to get kids to begin thinking critically about the world around them, and showcases the many ways in which philosophy has changed the world, one crazy idea at a time, and it is guaranteed to inspire, surprise, amuse, and entertain everybody who picks it up. By slowly unraveling arguments to unpack complex theories, What's the Point of Philosophy? allows you to connect with ideas in a new and exciting way. If you never stop asking 'why?', this is the book for you!

Ancient Rome

Step into the world of Ancient Rome and explore the rise and fall of a fascinating ancient civilization like never before!

Become an eyewitness to the wonders of one of history's greatest civilizations, from it's vast empire to gladiator fights, this picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour through Ancient Rome like never before.

Photographs of real artefacts and detailed illustrations will help you to understand what it was like to live in this mighty civilization, as it changed from a small city-state ruled by kings to one of the most powerful empires in history. Find out, too, what a typical Roman house was like and what food Romans ate. Learn about how people spent their free time, whether paying a visit to the theatre, using the public bath, or watching gladiators fight a gruesome battle to the death in the world-famous Colosseum.

Throughout the pages of this newly- revised incredible history book, you can expect to find:

-Up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams

This museum in a book uses striking full-colour photographs and illustrations of crafts and technology, talks about trade and travel and house and home in Ancient Rome, as well as amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines to help bring this extraordinary civilisation to life before your very eyes. The unique visual approach immerses curious children in every page, and the added wall chart is the perfect historical-themed accessory for the bedroom or classroom! A must-have volume for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for knowledge and learning, alongside teachers, parents and librarians.

So, what's new?

Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 per cent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.

Explore the series!

Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Join the journey to combat climate change with Eyewitness Climate Change or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.

Eyewitness - Fish

Dive into a watery world where many wonderful fish of all shapes and sizes swim, in rivers, lakes, and oceans.

Become an eyewitness to the fascinating world of fish, in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the many different types of species and the ecosystems they live in. Children will be mesmerised by striking colour photographs of tropical fish, eels, seahorses, and more, with a unique "eyewitness" view of the natural history of fish, how they behave, and how they survive.

This unique, beautifully illustrated guide reveals the lethal jaws of a piranha, a porcupine fish "puffing up", how a dogfish swims, growth rings on a fish scale, what a fish looked like 400 million years ago, and a fish with legs! Using striking full-colour photographs and illustrations, discover how a school stays together, why some fish swim upside down, how a stingray stings, and why fish need water to breathe, and much more.

Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on fish, you can expect to find:

- A fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature

- Amazing facts, diagrams, statistics, and timelines

- Includes brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field

Eyewitness Fish introduces the ultimate guide to fish, from how they evolved to their weird and

So, what's new?

Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.

Explore the series!

Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Journey down the River Amazon and explore the rainforest with Eyewitness Amazon, learn how to combat climate change with Eyewitness Climate Change or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.

Our World In Numbers Animals

A fact-packed adventure through the animal kingdom with fun figures and eye-popping numbers Arm yourself with fun facts and figures and become an animal expert. From colossal mammals to tiny insects and everything in between, learn all about your favourite animals with more than 1,000 weird and wonderful numbers. Alongside stunning full-page photographs and fun, colourful graphics, the wacky animal fact-bites and funky figures in Our World in Numbers- Animals will have you impressing your family and friends like never before. As you number-crunch your way around the animal kingdom, you'll discover everything from the age of the world's oldest animal and which bird has the most feathers, to which snake has the longest fangs and how long a tiger sleeps in a day. This data-packed adventure through the animal world is filled with everything you've ever wanted to know about your favourite animals - and more!

Eyewitness - Wonders Of The World

A picture-packed guide to natural and human-made wonders, from the pyramids of Giza to the spectacular Great Barrier Reef

These Wonders of the World highlight astounding ancient architecture, the history of civilization, and the beauty of our planet.

Highlighting more than just the Seven Wonders of the World - the Pyramids of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Temple of Artemis, the Statue of Zeus, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria - Eyewitness Wonders of the World showcases more than 50 architectural feats and natural treasures. From human-made landscapes such as the Statue of Liberty to record-breaking natural marvels like the River Nile, this book takes kids on an incredible journey around the world's most spectacular sights.

Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness feature - fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.

My Very Important Human Body - Encyclopedias

This exciting introduction to the human body is brimming with super senses, marvellous medicine, and record-breaking feats.

The world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. My Very Important Human Body is a vibrant encyclopedia for curious 5-9 year olds with a unique approach to the human body. Little learners can easily digest scientific information with this breakdown of how our bodies work and all the complex mechanisms that are inside us.

Full of fun facts, colourful illustrations, and games that will keep them entertained, this children's encyclopedia is filled with age-appropriate knowledge on a range of topics that support the curriculum. Get ready for a scientific adventure and investigate the ins and outs of the human body from the top of your head to the tips of your toes!

This human body encyclopedia for children offers:

- Fun facts about bones, blood, body bugs, amazing medical moments, and more!

- An inclusive approach, with disabilities, neurodiversity, and physical differences represented throughout the book.

- Chapters focusing on anatomical journeys around the body, skeletal framework, body parts and system, the senses, common health problems, and healthy living.

- Colourful illustrations which go alongside fascinating information about the body.

This bumper book for little learners that's bursting with facts about what goes on in our insides. Follow your food on a journey through the body. Discover what's going on when you cough and sneeze. Learn about incredible, life-changing medical discoveries from ancient history to the present day. Marvel at record-breaking human bodies, and see how animals compare!

More in the series

My Very Important Human Body Encyclopedia is part of the educational My Very Important Encyclopedia series. Complete the collection and nurture your child's curiosity with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Adventures, teach them about different species with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals, or let them walk with dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in My Encyclopedia of Very Important Dinosaurs.

The Science Museum 100 Maths Ideas In 100 Words - A Whistle-Stop Tour Of Key Concepts

Go on an illustrated journey through nature’s unseen habitats in this kids’ book about life under the earth.Teeming with animal life, this book shows how life on Earth is interconnected and thriving in more places than you might think! Children aged 7-11 will be fascinated by what goes on under their feet, learning about the incredible diversity of life on planet Earth.Life Underground takes children on an illustrated journey into the world’s most amazing underground habitats, from warm Arctic warrens to sandy desert dens. Explore the different communities of animals and plants that live under the Earth, from the succulent soil of an Australian forest to the hard ground at the icy north. Find out how animals and plants are adapted to their environment and how they interact with their surroundings and each other.This nature book for children - Material that supports the science curriculum in schools up to Key Stage 2 – perfect for nature-loving children aged 7–11, and reluctant readers.- A look at Earth’s major underground habitats and shows the animals that live there. - Beautifully detailed panoramic artworks show each underground scene teeming with life, with burrowing animals placed around the edge of the page for readers to find in the illustration.This illustrated guide lets children tunnel into a world of wildlife and explore different habitats, whilst teaching about different animal species and where they live. Details are drawn out from the artwork so that each habitat is easy to follow, making this the ideal nature book to have on your shelf.

Timelines Of Science

Builds on the success of Timelines of World History (which has sold more than 17,000 copies since May 2022) and taps the large science and technology market with UK sales of more than £18 million in 2022.

Timelines Of Art

Learn more than 10,000 of the most useful words and phrases in German with this beautifully illustrated dictionary for German-language students. Building on the success of the English for Everyone course books and the Bilingual Visual Dictionary series, the German English Illustrated Dictionary uses crystal-clear illustrations to show the meaning of over 10,000 words of German vocabulary.

The words are shown in a visual context in themed sections covering practical or everyday topics (such as shopping, food, or study), providing learners with all the vocabulary they need for work, travel, and leisure. Fancy becoming an expert in the language? Then open the pages of this German dictionary to discover:

- A comprehensive guide to a wide range of useful German words and expressions.

- Structured in clear sections based around a theme (e.g. sports, food and drink, transport).

- Clear, attractive illustrations make the vocabulary easy to understand and remember.

- Includes a beautiful illustration at the start of the section that sets the theme in context. German English Illustrated Dictionary is incredibly easy to use and can be used for self-study or as a reference in the classroom, and is suitable for learners at all levels, from beginner to advanced.

Learning German vocabulary has never been easier with this visually stunning dictionary!

Everything You Need To Know About Dinosaurs

A fun, fact-filled dive into the world of dinosaurs for kids - packed full of brilliant images

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.

Eyewitness - Planets

Packed with stunning photography, Eyewitness Planets explores Earth's neighbourhood, space and the Solar System.

Become an eyewitness to the fascinating world of outer space, in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of Earth and its neighbourhood with this spectacular planetary guide. Children will be mesmerised by this eyewitness view from Mercury to Neptune, of the rocky planets, gas giants, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, and other bodies that make up our Solar System.

This unique, beautifully illustrated guide reveals the secrets of space, examining the latest space exploration equipment, and the scientists behind discoveries both ancient and new. Using striking full-colour photographs and illustrations, discover where comets come from, learn why Pluto is now classified as a dwarf planet, and much more.

Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on planets, you can expect to find:

- A fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature.

- Amazing facts, updated diagrams, statistics, and timelines.

- Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field.

Eyewitness Planets introduces the ultimate guide to our Earth's neighbours, exploring the bodies that make up our Solar System. Children can learn about the Asteroid Belt that runs between Mars and Jupiter filled with small pieces of rock that were left over from when the planets were forming, the icy rings of Saturn and the many moons of Jupiter. This all-emcompassing Solar System guide is a must-have for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for learning, as well as teachers, parents and librarians.

So, what's new?

Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.

Explore the series!

Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Journey down the River Amazon and explore the rainforest with Eyewitness Amazon, learn how to combat climate change with Eyewitness Climate Change, or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.

Eyewitness - Football

Packed with stunning photography, Eyewitness Football is the perfect guide for any football fan who wants to know everything about the "beautiful game".

Become an eyewitness to world cup winners and champions past and present in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a tour of the beautiful game. Children will love reading about tricky tactics, freshening up on football skills knowledge, and getting to grips with the science and technology behind the game.

This fact-packed football guide for children aged 9+ includes bite-sized biographies of well-known players - from Lionel Messi to Zinedine Zidane - to fill you in on those important details needed to impress, as well as club shirts and memorabilia pictured from years gone by and the shining trophies you still see today. Action-packed photographs help you relive moments of glory, while record breakers and national team profiles are listed for quick-fire mastery of famous football history

Throughout the pages of this Football guide, you can expect to find:

- A fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature.

- Amazing facts, updated diagrams, statistics, and timelines.

- Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field.

Eyewitness Football introduces the ultimate guide for footie fans everywhere. Stay up to date with results from recent tournaments, including the UEFA Women's EURO 2022 and the FIFA Men's World Cup 2022, bringing you up to speed with impressive football facts. This all-encompassing guide to football is a must-have for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for learning, as well as teachers, parents and librarians.

So, what's new?

Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.

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Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Learn about one of the most important events in US history with Eyewitness American Civil War, understand the incredible systems that keep your body functioning with Eyewitness Human Body or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.

Eyewitness - Periodic Table

Packed with stunning photography, Eyewitness Periodic Table explores the building blocks of our universe.

Become an eyewitness to the fascinating world of chemical elements, in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of their many different properties and uses. Children will be mesmerised by where each element comes from and what it is used for, like how precious gold protects astronauts in space.

This unique, beautifully illustrated guide reveals the concise history of chemistry, scientific pioneers, and the creation of the first periodic table. Using striking full-colour photographs and illustrations, discover why nitrogen and oxygen are essential to our survival, what makes the metal mercury so unusual, and much more.

Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on chemical elements, you can expect to find:

- A fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature

- Amazing facts, diagrams, statistics, and timelines

- Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field

Eyewitness Periodic Table introduces the ultimate guide to chemical elements, exploring the building blocks of our universe. Children can learn about synthetic elements created in labs, which the smartest chemists are still busy figuring out how to use and much more, through amazing facts, diagrams, and statistics to see them as never before. This all-emcompassing periodic table guide is a must-have for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for learning, as well as teachers, parents and librarians.

So, what's new?

Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.

Explore the series!

Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Journey down the River Amazon and explore the rainforest with Eyewitness Amazon, learn how to combat climate change with Eyewitness Climate Change or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.

Eyewitness - Ancient Greece

Step back in time to an ancient world of mythical beasts, bow down to gods and goddesses, and take a trip to the first Olympics in this illustrated guide. Become an eyewitness to the glory of ancient Greece in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of what classical Greece was like. Children will be mesmerised by striking photography, maps, paintings, and lots of artefacts to help understand what life was like at this time. This illustrated guide lets kids aged 9+ experience the significance ancient Greece has had in transforming our world, in this detailed introduction to one of the world's founding nations. Learn why Greek pottery is so famous, discover how children played, and take a look at what people wore. Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on Ancient Greece, you can expect to find: - A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature. - Amazing facts, updated diagrams, statistics, and timelines. - Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field. DK Eyewitness Ancient Greece is crammed full of fascinating information, statistics and facts. Meet a fierce minotaur, wage war with Alexander the Great, look inside a temple, and learn how the people of ancient Greece lived their lives. Find out about their religions, their hobbies, and their amazing impact on the rest of our history. So, what's new? Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field. Explore the series! Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Travel through the solar system with Eyewitness Space, discover the incredible world of creepy-crawlies in Eyewitness Insect, examine precious stones in Eyewitness Crystal & Gem or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.

Active Learning - Dinosaurs And Prehistoric Creatures

What was the biggest dinosaur? And the smallest? Are there any animals today that are related to dinosaurs? Why did the dinosaurs die out? Active Learning: Dinosaurs covers all these questions and more. Filled with fascinating facts, detailed illustrations, and over 100 write-in activities and puzzles, this is the perfect book to keep budding paleontologists busy, and to inspire children to truly engage with the fascinating history of dinosaurs. Kids aged 8-12 will be occupied for hours as they pore over the information-packed pages and tackle the wide range of puzzles and activities - including mazes and tangles, code-breakers, matching games, anagrams, word searches, logic games, classification and identification games, quizzes, sudoku, odd-one-out, drawing, and colouring.

Active Learning is a brand new series of interactive, educational activity books combining accessible information with engaging activities and puzzles. Children learn through doing, with dozens of different activity types to fully engage with and explore a topic. Designed to support teachers and educators around the world, these books are ideal for supplementing your child's education at home.

Knowledge Encyclopedia - Plants And Fungi

Explore the wonderful world of plants and fungi, with everything from cacti and carnivorous plants to trees, flowers, and mushrooms.

Why are flowers colourful and fruits sweet? How does a carnivorous plant kill its prey? Why do stinging nettles sting? How do trees turn light into food? This ultimate nature book for children will fascinate young readers with its microscopic detail and amazing facts on the plant world.

Children aged 9+ will find themselves totally absorbed in the complexities nature, made clear through engaging explanations, intricate illustrations, vivid photographs, and striking 3D images. Knowledge Encyclopedia: Plants and Fungi! teaches kids all about plants and fungi by showing how they work with beautiful illustrations. Peer inside a leaf, watch a seed sprout, follow a root underground, and see how a flower becomes a fruit.

This all-encompassing nature encyclopedia for kids offers:

- A whole collection of facts, charts, timelines, and illustrations that cover a vast range of topics.

- Plants and fungi from around the world shown using amazingly detailed CGIs that entice young readers to dive in and explore.

- Important STEM topics covered in life sciences curricula.

- A visual approach using illustrations, photographs and extremely detailed 3D CGI images.

Knowledge Encyclopedia; Plants and Fungi! shows how plants and fungi form the foundations of every ecosystem, making our planet habitable. Life on Earth couldn't exist without plants and fungi. Plants create the food we eat and the oxygen we breathe. They regulate the climate, provide habitats for animals, and produce sustainable resources that we can use to make books, clothes, furniture and houses. Fungi are just as important.

Every page is packed with incredible facts and statistics. Did you know that the seeds of the Australian snottygobble plant don't grow until they've been pooed out by emus? Or that the world's oldest tree began growing before the pyramids were built?

More in the Series

Knowledge Encyclopedia Plants and Fungi! is part of DK's visual and informative Knowledge Encyclopedia series. Complete the collection and dive into the deep with Knowledge Encyclopedia Ocean!, take a trip to the solar system with Knowledge Encyclopedia Space! and travel back to prehistoric times with Knowledge Encyclopedia Dinosaur!

Space Activity Lab - Exciting Space Projects For Budding Astronomers

Uncover the mysteries of space with 19 creative projects and stargazing activities that are out of this world Discover the wonders of our awe-inspiring Universe If you stare at the stars and wonder what's out there and enjoy practical hands-on projects, this is the book for you! Each of the super-fun make-and-do projects in this book comes with simple step-by-step photographs and instructions that will inspire your imagination and reveal some of the secrets of space. Perfect for kids who are interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and maths), Space Activity Lab features projects that explore everything from the Solar System to meteorites and from the Milky Way to moon buggies. You'll combine astronomy with art and craft by launching your own rocket, building a moon lander to learn how astronauts touch down safely on the moon's surface, making a pinhole camera to observe a solar eclipse, designing your own orrery to understand how planets orbit the Sun, and creating a cardboard model to explore the phases of the Moon. And for when darkness falls, there's a starfinder section that shows you how to spot incredible constellations in the night sky, from The Plough to Orion. Throughout the book, information boxes full of fascinating facts and panel stories explain the science. Space Activity Lab is the perfect package for creative kids who are interested in exploring the great mysteries of the night sky, infinity, and beyond!

Dinosaurs And Prehistoric Life - The Definitive Visual Guide To Prehistoric Animals

Dive into an unprecedented survey of millions of years of life on planet Earth.

Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life is a beautifully crafted encyclopedia of prehistoric species that the whole family can enjoy. Featuring an incredible mix of 3D reconstructions, extraordinary skeletons, and amazingly intricate fossils, it uses the latest scientific research to recreate a wealth of ancient species, from the earliest primitive life forms to great dinosaurs, early mammals, and even the first humans.

This richly illustrated catalogue starts with the first Precambrian microbes and traces the evolution of life through mass extinctions and ice ages. As well as dinosaurs, it features extinct plants, invertebrates, amphibians, fish, birds, reptiles, and mammals, conjuring up a series of past worlds. The book also explores geological time and examines how fossils preserve the story of evolution.

- A detailed catalogue of over 500 animals, plants, fungi and microbes with illustrations and fact files unmatched by any other book on the market.

- A tour of some of the most fascinating fossils and skeletons.

- Clear CGI reconstructions give a new life to some of the oldest identified species, allowing you to visualise them as they would have existed on Earth.

- Richly annotated artworks displaying geological processes including how Earth formed and how fossils are preserved in rock

Combining stunning visuals and clear text, Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life is not only packed with fascinating prehistoric facts and species, it's beautifully foiled cover will take pride of place on your coffee table! The ideal gift for dinosaur enthusiasts and naturalists of all ages that will be treasured for years to come.

Explanatorium Of Science - Where the Wonders Of The World Are Revealed

This science book shows how the subject really works, with amazing photographs showing the ins and outs of chemistry, physics, and biology!

Welcome to the Explanatorium, where the wonders of science are revealed. Watch as mixtures

This science book for kids aged 9-12 answers the biggest and smallest questions about our Universe, whether it's elements, evolution or energy. Exploratorium of Science brings science to life with striking photographic explanations, helping kids to understand just how the world works.

This fact-filled science compendium for children offers:

- An extensive chemistry, physics, and biology guide- explaining more than 100 scientific principles, including matter, reactions, materials, forces, energy, life, and Earth.

- Supports the science curriculum in schools up to Key Stage 3.

- Detailed, close-up photography, plus incredible macro images, cross-sections, exploded views, time-lapse, x-ray, and ultra-violet photography.

This impressive visual guide explains every aspect of science from gigantic galaxies to tiny cells and miniscule atoms. Kids will love to see bacteria at work in the world around us, and even inside the human digestive system. Then they find out about the tricks that light plays and unlock the secrets of electricity to find out how it powers your home. This book is a must-have for budding scientists who are curious about the Universe and how biology, chemistry and physics works.

Kahoot! Quiz Time Space

A colourful quiz book packed with questions based on core science and biology themes to help children learn by challenging themselves, friends, and family

More than 250 trivia questions for curious minds!

What is the nearest neighbour to Earth? What is the force that pushes a rocket called? Find out in this quiz book, packed with questions and facts about space. Challenge yourself, your family, and friends with awesome questions based on the award-winning online Kahoot! games. Answer the questions, keep score, and declare the winner. Scan the QR codes throughout the book to find more cool quizzes on the same topics within Kahoot! and test your knowledge further.

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1,000 Amazing Weird Facts

Dive into a collection jaw-dropping facts and mind-blowing information about our weird and wonderful world.

This weird and wonderful fact book for children will teach them about all kinds of bizarre beasts, incredible places and peculiar phenomena. Did you know there's a plant that eats mice? Or that you can dip your toe in a rainbow-coloured river?

Whether it's geography, people, places, animals, plants, or weather, 1,000 Amazing Weird Facts is the ideal book for curious young minds who are fascinated by our amazing planet. Children aged 9+ will love all these facts and more, presented either with jaw-dropping CGI illustrations or eye-popping photography - plus additional boxes feature diagrams that make information easy to understand.

This mind-blowing fact book for children offers:

- 1,000 jaw-dropping facts that will be sure to wow family and friends.

- Striking CGI graphics, fun visual comparisons, and diagrams make stats and facts easy to understand.

- Simple and easy to understand images explaining the science behind the weird and wonderful facts.

Whether it's geography, people, places, animals, plants, or weather, 1,000 Amazing Weird Facts is the ideal book for curious young minds who are fascinated by our amazing planet. From fiery tornadoes flying across the sky to huge sinkholes eating up the earth, each example is illustrated with jaw-dropping images and handy fast facts that provide the explanations behind the stories.

More in the Series

If you like 1,000 Amazing Weird Facts then why not complete the collection? Journey to the Jurassic era with 1,000 Amazing Dinosaur Facts and learn mind-boggling facts about the scariest animals ever to walk the Earth, or discover the secret science of everything icky and sticky with 1,000 Amazing Gross Facts.

1,000 Amazing Gross Facts

Dive into a world of gross facts and discover the secret science of everything icky and sticky

This irresistibly disgusting book for children will teach you all you need to know about all kinds of animal and human waste and goo - what it's for, how it's made, where it goes, and lots more.

Did you know, for example, that the global population produces more than a million tons of poo every day? Or that the ancient Egyptians used animal excrement in their medicine? That sea cucumbers can vomit their sticky insides when threatened, yet still survive? All these facts and more are presented either with jaw-dropping CGI illustrations or eye-popping photography. Additional boxes feature infographics that make information easy to understand.

With endlessly interesting information and incredible visuals,

Our World In Pictures - Dinosaurs And Other Prehistoric Creatures Flash Cards

From tiny theropods to massive mammoths, journey through the past with these dinosaur flash cards.

Meet more than 100 species of dinosaurs in this colourful deck of flash cards, designed to help kids learn and memorise different types of prehistoric creatures.

Take children aged 9+ back in time to the age of the dinosaurs, where they can learn about the colossal Argentinosaurus, the tiny Megazostrodon, and everything in between. See familiar dinosaurs, such as Tyrannosaurus and Stegosaurus, and also discover some of the strangest creatures to roam the planet, such as the Austroraptor and the Doedicurus! Our World in Pictures: Dinosaurs Flash Cards breaks down information on dinosaurs and prehistoric life into manageable chunks of memorable and fascinating facts.

Baby Dinosaur Under The Sea

Join Baby Dinosaur on her first swimming adventure as she discovers that everyone can succeed in their own way.DK invites you on a fun-filled journey with the lovable Baby Dinosaur, a thrill-seeking explorer with a heart of gold, as she sets out on an underwater adventure.Baby Stegosaurus loves a challenge - even one that seems impossible. And on a sunny day at the beach, she has her mind set on learning how to swim! Luckily, she has the best kind of pals to help her out. But when she finds that she can't swim like the seahorse or the dolphin, and definitely not like the octopus, she fears this might be the end of her dream...A heart-warming story for kids to enjoy, Baby Dinosaur Under the Sea- 14 simple pages within a chunky and easy-to-hold board book.- Beautiful illustrations bringing all the key characters to life.- Rhyming text and important vocabulary words to encourage early learning.- Heart-warming storylines with a strong underlying message.Proving the perfect story book for early learners, Baby Dinosaur Under the Sea develops early reading, builds social skills, and gently reminds every child that they can achieve things, but they might do so in a different way to others.Celebrate your child's curiosity with this baby book that teaches little ones persistence, and embracing differences by showing that everyone has their own unique, but equally brilliant way of doing things.Perfect for parents and children to read together, whether as a bedtime story or a read aloud with friends, this Baby Dinosaur book is sure to delight.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery.So why stop there?There's so much more to explore and love with DK's Baby Dinosaur series. If you enjoyed Baby Dinosaur Under the Sea , why not try the other book in this series, Baby Dinosaur on the Farm !

Hurricane And Tornado

See inside the eye of a cyclone, witness hailstones the size of tennis balls, and learn how a gentle mountain stream can become a raging surge within a few minutes.

With striking images, models, and illustrations, this visual guide offers a unique view of catastrophic weather conditions. From polar regions to the tropics, Eyewitness Hurricane & Tornado shows the effects of nature's most extreme weather.

Discover a bridge that collapsed due to severe gusts of wind, and learn about a tree species in southwest Africa that can survive several years of drought. Along the way you'll uncover historical items that reveal how ancient civilizations predicted the weather as well as the weather-forecasting techniques that have developed over the centuries and the ways in which human activity can cause weather patterns to change.

Human Body - Over 100 Brain-Boosting Activities That Make Learning Easy And Fun

Learn all the essential facts about the human body in this illustrated, interactive, and educational activity book for kids.

How many bones are there in the adult human body? How do your lungs work? What happens under your skin? Active Learning: Human Body covers all these questions and more! Children will have fun learning through doing, with dozens of different activity types to fully engage with and explore the human body.

Kids aged 8-12 will be occupied for hours as they pore over the information-packed pages in this anatomy book and tackle the wide range of puzzles and activities - including mazes and tangles, code-breakers, matching games, anagrams, word searches, logic games, classification and identification games, quizzes, sudoku, odd one out, drawing, and colouring.