Books published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd

No-one delivers one-liners quite like Noel and Liam Gallagher. Ahead of the hugely anticipated Oasis reunion tour, relive the funniest insights, insults, arguments and everything in between from the biggest mouths in Brit Pop.From snide asides by Noel..."[Liam is] like a man with a fork in a world of soup""I liked [my mum]... until she gave birth to Liam."... to positive affirmations and advice on maintaining a healthy lifestyle from Liam..."I suppose I do get sad, but not for too long. I just look in the mirror and go, `What a f***ing good-looking f*** you are.` And then I brighten up!""Rock stars exercising? I don't think it's right. You either got it or you ain't."

Unleash the ultimate draconic compendium with The Book of Dragons for Dungeons & Dragons! Delve into the awe-inspiring world of dragons, lavishly illustrated with newly commissioned artworks and penned from the perspectives of Tiamat and Bahamut, the mighty dragon gods themselves.This definitive guide unveils the rich lore, diverse types, and legendary characters of the dragon realm. Essential for every D&D fan, it offers unparalleled insights into these iconic creatures that for decades have been the heart and soul of the game. Elevate your campaigns and deepen your knowledge-discover why The Book of Dragons is a must-have for every adventurer's collection.

Are slugs and snails wreaking havoc in your garden? Do you want to nip the problem in the bud but don't know how without resorting to harmful pesticides?Every gardener shares the same struggle. But what if not all slugs deserve the bad rap in your garden?Discover everything you need to know about slugs, the different species, their fascinating lifecycles, and the important role they play in your garden ecosystem. Learn which slugs are busy recycling decaying matter and which ones have your precious seedling firmly on their menus - and the practical steps you can take to control them with eco-friendly measures.Think you know slugs? Think again. Let the experts at the RHS help you become mates with molluscs with RHS Slugs: Friend or Foe?

Exciting stories, compelling gods and heroines, and fantastical magical creatures come together in this stunning treasury of Celtic myths. Perfect for children aged 7 to 9, this collection contains more than 20 enthralling new retellings plus exciting profiles of all the major characters of Celtic legend.From the king of all the gods, The Dagda, to the warrior Finn MacCool and the beautiful princess Gráinne, there are a host of exciting characters to meet. Each myth is told with thrilling immediacy, in language that is easy for children to understand, while retaining the romance and intrigue of the original tales. Stunning illustrations by multi-award winning artist Katie Ponder breathe new life into each story.Additional feature pages delve deeper into the mythical world, providing profiles of the featured gods, heroes, and creatures, and giving the context behind the myths. Key background information on Celtic lands and history are included, together with a handy pronunciation guide.Children will love exploring the tales by themselves or as bedtime stories. This stunning book will be treasured forever.

The world's favourite pocket travel guidesMake the most of your trip to Washington, DC. with this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Washington, DC has to offer and ensuring that you don't miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about.Inside this guide to Washington, DC, you'll find:Top 10 lists of Washington, DC's must-sees and must-dos, including visiting the White House, wandering around Capitol Hill, and catching a show at one of the city's theatersWashington, DC's most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shoppingThemed lists, including the best outdoor activities, museums, green spaces, festivals and events, and much moreBrand-new itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend or a weekA laminated pull-out map of Washington, DC, plus six full-colour area mapsDK's Top 10 travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 2002.Looking for more on Washington, DC's culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Washington, DC travel guide.

The world's favourite pocket travel guidesMake the most of your trip to Vienna with this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Vienna has to offer and ensuring that you don't miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about.Inside this guide to Vienna, you'll find:- Top 10 lists of Vienna's must-sees and must-dos, including visiting the Stephansdom, exploring MuseumsQuartier and wandering the gardens at Schloss Schönbrunn- Vienna's most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping- Themed lists, including the best palaces, art galleries, music venues, Viennese dishes and much more- Brand-new itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend or a week- A laminated pull-out map of Vienna, plus six full-colour area mapsDK's Top 10 travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 2002.Travelling further afield? Try our DK Austria travel guide.

An unbeatable e-guide to San Francisco, includes insider tips and ideas, colour maps, top 10 lists - all designed to help you see the very best of San Francisco.Enjoy the idyllic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, soak up the atmosphere in vibrant Chinatown, explore the city on a cable car ride, or take a tour of the Wine Country. From Top 10 festivals and parades to Top 10 outdoor activities - discover the best of San Francisco with this easy-to-use travel e-guide.Inside Top 10 San Francisco:- Eight easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week- Top 10 lists showcase the best attractions in San Francisco, covering Alcatraz, Mission Dolores, SFMOMA, Fisherman's Wharf, de Young Museum, and more- In-depth area guides explore San Francisco's most interesting neighbourhoods, with the best places for shopping, going out, and sightseeing - Colour-coded chapters divided by area make it easy to find information quickly and plan your day - Essential travel tips including our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop, and sightsee, plus useful transport, visa, and health information- Colour maps help you navigate with ease- Covers Downtown, the North Shoreline, Central Neighborhoods, Southern Neighborhoods, Oceanfront and the Bay AreaStaying for longer and looking for a more comprehensive e-guide to San Francisco? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide San Francisco and the Bay Area.About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK's Top 10 guides take the work out of planning a short trip, with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to inform and enrich your weekend trip or cultural break. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

Study the human body, from hearts to hiccups, with this fully updated edition of Eyewonder Human Body for children aged 5-7.Find out what makes us go, from the end of our nose to the tips of our toes. Learn about how the brain works, sending messages around the body, and how we breath, filling our lungs with air. Plus, with activities such as 'Brain Maze' and 'True or False?', your child will be entertained time and time again.DK's best-selling Eyewonder series has been refreshed for the next generation of young readers. Stay-at-home explorers will feel inspired by the dramatic photographs, up-to-date information and fact-packed pages, and a brand-new "eyewonder" feature where knowledge meets real-world application. This book is perfect for all curious young minds; brilliant for homework and school projects, or just for fun!

The ultimate guide to quilting, from the first cut to the final stitch.A well-made quilt is a work of art - and with The Quilting Book, you will have everything you need to create your own masterpiece. This essential guide contains over 150 fully illustrated step-by-step techniques that break down the process and make it easy to achieve a stunning finish.Discover how to quilt both by hand and using a sewing machine, and try out specialities including English paper piecing, puff quilts, and appliqué. The book features 12 projects, alongside a gallery of over 75 pattern block designs that you can use to build your own designs.Whether you're curious about quilting but don't know where to start, or an accomplished quilter looking for a handy reference as you build on your skills, The Quilting Book makes it easy to design and create quilts that will be loved for a lifetime.

Discover how maps are essential to finding our way around the world. Aligned with England's National Curriculum, Cambridge Primary and the IB PYP, this book is the perfect support in learning all about maps and how they help us to understand the world around us. Part of the dynamic new DK Super Planet series, this book encourages young minds to delve into the wonders of our planet and covers key content including how to use maps to locate places and recognise their human and physical characteristics. Captivating and curriculum-aligned content, infographics and hands-on experiments provide an immersive learning experience, whilst covering key information about why maps are an important tool. With specially designed spreads that build scientific vocabulary and make complex concepts accessible to children, Place and Time: Mapping our World is the ideal companion to any science learning. Transform learning into an adventure with DK Super Planet, where science comes to life on every page, fostering a love for discovery and understanding.

Journey around the world to discover the rich and diverse ecosystems that make up our beautiful planet-from tropical rainforests, to sun-drenched savannas, to vibrant coral reefs. Aligned with England's National Curriculum, Cambridge Primary and the IB PYP, this book is the perfect support in learning all about habitats and environments. Part of the dynamic new DK Super Planet series, this book encourages young minds to delve into the wonders of our planet and covers key content including exploring the features of tropical rainforests, hot and cold deserts, and savannas. Captivating and curriculum-aligned content, infographics and hands-on experiments provide an immersive learning experience, whilst covering key information about ecosystems across Earth. With specially designed spreads that build scientific vocabulary and make complex concepts accessible to children, Essential Ecosystems is the ideal companion to any science learning. Transform learning into an adventure with DK Super Planet, where science comes to life on every page, fostering a love for discovery and understanding.

Find Rosie Reindeer and her cuddly friends hiding behind flaps and popping up from the pages in this delightful book for little ones.Rosie Reindeer wants to go outside to play in the snow. But who can she find to join her and where is her sledge? Babies and toddlers will love lifting the big flaps to play peekaboo with Parker Polar Bear, Peter Penguin, Harry Husky, and Sophie Seal as they get ready to have fun in the snow. Rosie Reindeer finds each of her friends, she wraps up warm, puts on her favourite red wellies, and goes outside. Now it's time for Rosie Reindeer's friends to find her!The lively, read-aloud rhymes in this book encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up characters will delight curious preschoolers. With the help of parents or caregivers, toddlers will have fun turning the sturdy board book pages and lifting the flaps to find Rosie Reindeer and her cuddly winter friends.Ideal for interactive preschool play, Pop-up Peekaboo! Reindeer will appeal to both parents and children and is certain to keep little ones entertained time and time again!

Explore the breathtaking variety of landforms that shape our planet-from deep ocean trenches, to vast plateaus, to the highest mountains on Earth!Aligned with England's National Curriculum, Cambridge Primary and the IB PYP, this book is the perfect support in learning all about the natural features of our planet. Part of the dynamic new DK Super Planet series, this book encourages young minds to delve into the wonders of our planet and covers key content including how fossil fuels, volcanoes, and mountains are formed and how natural hazards occur. Captivating and curriculum-aligned content, infographics and hands-on experiments provide an immersive learning experience, while covering key information about a range of landforms. With specially designed spreads that build scientific vocabulary and make complex concepts accessible to children, Look at these Landforms! is the ideal companion to any science learning. Transform learning into an adventure with DK Super Planet, where science comes to life on every page, fostering a love for discovery and understanding.

Know your -able from your -ness and your -in from your -un to unlock the secret world of words. Every day, flip the page and discover a new, beautifully illustrated morpheme. Ideal for front of class interventions or small group instruction, Where Words Come From Morpheme-a-Day breaks down key morphemes and provides activity ideas to build and develop students' knowledge. Morphological awareness is a powerful tool in supporting the five pillars of reading. This includes boosting vocabulary, improving spelling skills and enhancing reading comprehension. Don't just read words, understand them!

Know your -able from your -ness and your in- from your un- to unlock the secret world of words. As an accompanying product, this photocopiable activity book can be used to expand on and practise the prefixes, suffixes and root words learnt in Where Words Come From. These activities include a mix of games and comprehension activities, as well as comprehensive teaching notes. Morphological awareness is a powerful tool in supporting the five pillars of reading. This includes boosting vocabulary, improving spelling skills and enhancing reading comprehension. Don't just read words, understand them!

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about a day in the life of a marine biologist, with this fun-filled non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. A Day in the Life of a Marine Biologist is a beautifully designed reader which will help children to develop social awareness through stunning images of the work marine biologists do to understand and protect all ocean life. 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 work marine biologists do in a day - and what lives in the ocean!

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about a day in the life of a teacher, with this fun-filled non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. A Day in the Life of a Teacher is a beautifully designed reader which will help children to develop social awareness through authentic images of a day's work for all kinds of teachers. 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 a teacher's day!

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about a day in the life of a builder, with this fun-filled non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. A Day in the Life of a Builder is a beautifully designed reader which will help children to develop social awareness through authentic images of a day's work for a builder. 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 builders' days - and how a house is built!

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about a day in the life of a firefighter, with this fun-filled non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. A Day in the Life of a Firefighter is a beautifully designed reader which will help children to develop social awareness through stunning images of a firefighter's important work. 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 unique and important job of a firefighter.

Introduce a new generation to the world's biggest pop star, Taylor Swift!This adorable pop-up book is perfect to read together and covers key moments in Taylor's incredible career, from writing songs in her room to wowing the crowds on her latest record-breaking tour. Little hands can lift big flaps and see five peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages.The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up scenes will delight curious toddlers. With the help of parents and caregivers, children will have fun turning the sturdy board book pages, guessing what's hiding under each flap.Ideal for interactive preschool play, Pop-Up Peekaboo! Taylor will appeal to both parents and children and is certain to keep little ones entertained time and time again!

Discover frightfully fun surprises under every flap as you and your family countdown to Halloween.The spookiest time of the year is creeping up, and there's a ghoulishly good time to be had before the big day arrives. Pick the perfect pumpkin from the patch, cook up some scary treats, and dress up in your favourite Halloween costume! There are lots of tricks and treats to uncover as you read along with this heart-warming story.With charming rhyming text and 24 lift-the-flap surprises that reveal fun festive activities, as well as facts about Halloween traditions, this is the perfect introduction to the spooky season.

This heart-warming and inclusive picture book introduces the concept of masking to young children - neurodivergent or otherwise.Meet Minna. When Minna needs to feel brave, she wears a mask, when she meets new people, she wears a mask. On Minna's first day at a new school, she realises she's left her masks at home and starts to feel very nervous indeed. Things are too loud and too noisy - what if she says the wrong thing or does something silly? But when a classmate shows Minna the mask in his back pocket, she realises she's not alone. Perhaps it is possible to be accepted - with or without a mask.Masking is used by people to help them fit in or adjust to situations where they may otherwise feel insecure, or unsure. Through Minna's story, readers will learn about masking as well as important lessons about empathy and compassion.From Louise Gooding, author of Wonderfully Wired Brains, which was 'Highly Commended' at The Week Junior book awards, comes this vibrant and inclusive picture book series of Wonderfully Wired Stories that sensitively explores a range of neurodivergent experiences. Each book comes with expert guidance to help caregivers discuss big topics with their little learners.

Unravel the narratives of your favourite mythical creatures, all-powerful gods, legendary heroes, and evil villains in this ultimate one-stop collection of fantastic myths and legends.This fact-packed title in DK's Ultimate Handbook series is a treasure trove of narratives on more than 200 of the most fascinating myths and legends. Learn all about the origin of different legends, the unique characteristics of powerful gods and goddesses, and a wide variety of mythical creatures. With intriguing stories of notorious tricksters, mighty winged creatures, and heroic battles, this book is loaded with beautiful photography and authentic text from subject experts.Step into the fascinating world of myths with DK's Myths and Legends Ultimate Handbook and read about fearsome battles between monsters, such as the Hydra and Fafnir the dragon, and the heroes that fought them like Hercules and Sigurd. Find out about the exciting legends of King Arthur and Sun Wukong, and get to know about epics, such as the Mahabharata, Popol Vuh, and a host of tales from around the world.This book is sure to amaze any young reader with a keen interest in mythology. So if you want to deep dive into legends from across culture, then this book will be a great addition to your bookshelf.

Rose Ayling-Ellis is the star of the story, sharing her own experiences and very special message with her youngest generation of readers and listeners.

Rose Ayling-Ellis is the star of the story, sharing her own experiences and very special message with her youngest generation of readers and listeners.

Not all heroes wear capes - discover how you can become a hero in any accident or emergency with Dr Punam Krishan's first aid manual.Accidents happen, even when you are careful, so being prepared can make all the difference. Do you know what to do if someone falls over and scrapes their knee? What does an asthma attack look like? Do you know when an ambulance is needed, or how to call for one?From treating cuts, stings, burns, allergies, and more to identifying emergency situations and administering life-saving CPR, this book covers the first-aid skills that children aged 7-11 need to know. With step-by-step instructions and using real life scenarios, young heroes will know exactly what to do when someone needs help and how to do it safely.BBC Morning Live presenter, Dr Punam Krishan uses her passion and expertise to empower children to confidently handle emergencies. The message is clear - you're never too young to save the day.

Moo Deng, the little hippo with a big personality, has captured the hearts and imaginations of admirers across the world with her extreme cuteness, chaotic antics and take-no-prisoners attitude. Hailing from Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand, this baby pygmy hippo delights keepers, visitors and online followers alike. She might look adorable (and she is), but be warned - Moo Deng has a temper, and she is not shy about letting people know when she's unimpressed. Get to know the real Moo Deng through this playful colouring book, which contains over 40 gorgeous images to colour, and takes the little superstar on a journey around the world and through the seasons (while still allowing plenty of time for naps and snacks, of course). Whether you admire Moo Deng's snappy sass, or just hope to find out more about her skincare routine (how does she stay so hydrated?) there's something here for everyone. Be more colourful. Be more creative. Be more Moo Deng.

Dig down into the history of rocks, minerals, and other treasures, and uncover the stories behind these marvellous materials. Humans have been fascinated by rocks and minerals for thousands of years, but where do they come from? What are they used for? And why are some so valuable?This book isn't another run-of-the-mill catalogue - it is filled with not just jewels but gems of information. Find out how lapis lazuli connects the ancient Egyptians to Renaissance painters, how coal powered the Industrial Revolution, why opals led to underground towns being created, and which minerals are hiding in smartphones. With colourful photography of rocks and artefacts, and gorgeous illustrations to bring the stories to life, this book will delight young readers. A detailed reference section covers all the key information and a glossary explains tricky terms. Treasure explores the incredible influence that rocks and minerals have on our lives and is the ideal present for young rockhounds.

Dogs of all shapes and sizes star in this delightful book, but which of them is the biggest?From tiny Chihuahua Agnes who loves to burrow beneath cushions, to Holly the Collie, who loves chasing her tail, this book contains a pack of adorable dogs. Each is special in their own way, but only one of these lovable pups can be the biggest. A gatefold surprise at the end of the book reveals just who is the BIGGEST dog in the book. Written by award-winning author Ben Lerwill and illustrated by prize-winning artist Mark Chambers, this book will appeal to dog lovers everywhere, and anyone who appreciates animals, no matter what size they are.