Books by DK

Dr Lucy Rogers - Foreword and consultantLucy Rogers is an engineer, fellow of the IMechE, problem-solver, and maker. She is adept at bringing ideas to life, from robot dinosaurs at a theme park to mini-mannequins for a dressmaker. She is one of the leading supporters for the maker industry and is maker-in-chief of the Guild of Makers.

The Big Book of Dinosaurs is a comprehensive anthology of all things prehistoric. Covering the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, it offers a clear and simple visual introduction to the weirdest, smallest and scariest dinosaurs of all time. This classic dinosaur encyclopedia has been updated and been given a refreshed, modern design to make it friendly and relevant to a new generation of readers. Find out how many teeth a T.rex had, what the Stegosaurus ate for breakfast and the wingspan of a Pterodactyl. Fascinating nuggets of text are perfect for reading aloud. Amazing artwork, incredible CGI models of the coolest dinosaurs and photographs of fossils and bones shed light on discoveries and explain how we know so much about these amazing creatures. The Big Book of Dinosaurs is the ideal gift for children from 5-8 discovering dinosaurs for the first time or dino-mad kids who want to find out more about their favourites.

Go on an adventure along the timeline of history, year-by-year, from the stone age to the digital ageHistory Year by Year is a children's history book like no other. It will take children on a stunning trip through time as they follow the history timeline that plots our life on Earth, from prehistoric man to how we live today. Over 1,500 pictures of artifacts, styles of dress, architectural triumphs and magnificent civilizations make this book a mini-history museum for kids, bringing history to life like no other.Learn even more about themes such as the Renaissance or the French Revolution with chapters that focus on specific movements. The "e;child of the time"e; feature shows you how children would have lived during different historical periods. Ever wondered how children in Ancient Egypt got by? Or Viking England, the Industrial Revolution, or World War II? These informative chapters bring these periods of our history to life.History Year by Year is like no other history book for children. It combines facts, timelines and images and is perfect for any child looking to take an exciting visual journey through history (plus it's perfect for school projects). If you've ever had a question about history as a whole, History Year by Year joins the dots of history around the world, year by year, century by century.

A bumper children's sticker book covering everything you need to know about all the different dinosaurs, from Diplodocus to Tyrannosaurus Rex, with more than 600 dinosaur stickers for kids to enjoy!Every page is filled with dinosaur related activities, quizzes and interesting dinosaur facts. Hunt for stickers, learn about all of the creatures that roamed the Earth millions of years ago and create amazing prehistoric scenes. Take a trip back in time with the Dinosaur Sticker Encyclopedia, the perfect gift for every budding paleontologist!

A guide to the world's best designs. It offers an overview of the dynamic history of design from the 1860s onwards, tracing the development of modern designs, from sketches and prototypes to the final product.

The history, traditions and modern economies of cultures across the globe, presented in a tone for young readers to find accessible and engage with. New and revised edition.

A run-through of art history, illustrated for immersive visual detail. Explains the key concepts such as composition, volume, foreshortening and perspective.

Someone is sending Sheep presents but keeping their identity a secret, in this cute baby book with interactive flaps and pop-ups.

More than 1000 stickers of the Fingerlings, applicable to the colourful spreads of Melody Village and its surroundings given in this immersive and fun sticker book.

Colourful unicorns explore a magical kingdom in this board book with lifting flaps and surprising pop-ups. A suitable repeat read for pre-school readers.

Twenty-five of the most important bible stories are introduced in a way that makes them fathomable to children, incorporating verse from the bible at points throughout. Features questions and activities.

A comprehensive guide to the ways that women have shaped history, often overlooked. Features a foreword from historian and television presenter Lucy Worsley.

Giuseppe Di Lernia is an Italian illustrator based in Milan. After graduating from the University of Milan, Giuseppe worked with several advertising agencies as a graphic designer, storyboard artist and photo editor, while continuing to pursue his passion for illustration. He is now working full-time as an illustrator. After collaborating with a number of newspapers, illustrating several colouring books, and working on Noah's Ark and Jonah and the Whale for DK, Giuseppe is now thrilled to be working on two brand new picture books for DK.

Giuseppe Di Lernia is an Italian illustrator based in Milan. After graduating from the University of Milan, Giuseppe worked with several advertising agencies as a graphic designer, storyboard artist, and photo editor, while continuing to pursue his passion for illustration. He is now working full-time as an illustrator and has collaborated with a number of newspapers, illustrated several colouring books, and more recently worked on Noah's Ark and Jonah and the Whale picture books for DK. Giuseppe is now thrilled to be working on two brand new fairy story picture books for DK.

A fun and interactive flap-lifting book offering counting practice through pictures of the egg-laying of flamingos, chickens, owls, ducks, crocodiles, chameleons, octopuses, tortoises and caterpillars.

Fully revised and updated for an 8th edition, the Student World Atlas brings the Earth's geography to life with state-of-the-art mapping from up-to-date satellite and cartographic sources.Detailed maps reveal the Earth's physical structure, oceans, climate, population and economy. Borders and boundaries of the world's countries have been fully updated and are clearly explained, while a world fact-file and gazetteer highlight key statistical data for each country, allowing direct comparisons between nations. A section devoted to learning map skills develops your understanding and practical use of maps.Student World Atlas is the perfect geography resource and an essential reference for students of all ages.