Books published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd

How do you keep it together when you're living together? If you've found yourself asking this question (returning home from a day of winning in the workplace only to realise you've lost the fight for your own living room - again) then it's likely that you're one of the millions of people living in a house share in the UK and beyond.Between marriage rates dwindling and the cost-of-living soaring, house sharing is becoming more and more common - but that doesn't stop it being one of the most complex living set-ups of the 21st century. Thankfully, journalist and serial house sharer, Alice Wilkinson is here to help you stay sane when you're feeling stuck. This is the ultimate handbook for house sharers. From how to choose the right housemate to navigating conflict when it (inevitably) arises, Alice draws on interviews with experts and case studies to explore the anxieties that run the lives of young professionals living in house shares and how to navigate them to create a more harmonious homelife. Because moving in doesn't mean staying stuck.

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn about dogs with this fun non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Dog Dude! combines high quality photographs and informative text with playful illustrations of a 'dog dude' to make learning fun!The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. Photos amaze and explain, and playful illustrations keep humour at the forefront. The combination of high-interest animal information, leveled text and lots of laughs will appeal to even the most reluctant readers. Children will learn all about dogs, with the help of the hilarious dog dude! The content is all real, the commentary is all dude!

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn about sharks with this fun non-fiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. Photos amaze and explain, and playful illustrations keep humour at the forefront. The combination of high-interest animal information, levelled text and lots of laughs will appeal to even the most reluctant readers. Children will learn all about sharks, with the help of the hilarious snarky shark! The content is all real, the commentary is all snark!

You Can Cook Everything is an all-new collection of classic recipes essential for every household. This comprehensive guide to basic cooking includes over 250 recipes and techniques for every possible occasion, all with easy to follow instructions and step-by-step imagery. You Can Cook Everything breaks down essential cookery subject by subject - through 300 contemporary recipes which cover every aspect of food preparation and cooking, from classics with a modern twist, to international cuisines. As clear and comprehensive as ever, the recipes are suitable for beginners as well as more experienced cooks. With all recipes photographed, You Can Cook Everything provides all you need, and more, for a lifetime of cooking and entertaining at home.

The Timekeepers are a secret organisation of kids who keep the course of history on track - and history needs them - a villain called DeLay is causing chaos! When the hands on their watches start to spin backwards, the Timekeepers know that DeLay has been up to no good, and it's up to them to put things right...In this instalment, the Timekeepers travel back to Edo Period Japan and become mixed up in a samurai showdown.With a range of adventures that span all of history, The Timekeepers series is perfect for any adventure lover.

Go on an amazing journey with the Very Hungry Caterpillar and learn all about the wonders of our extraordinary planet Earth.Travel around the world to explore the continents, learn about different habitats and life forms, unlock the secrets of planet Earth deep below the surface, and find out what makes this planet so special in this colourful and charming first reference book about our world.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 about the layers that make up Earth, our living breathing planet with its array of flora and fauna, what we can do to protect our Earth, and 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 Earth encyclopedia.

Written for parents and caregivers and those new to supporting children learning to read, A Parent's Guide to Phonics explains how written language is put together, what phonics is and how reading and spelling are taught using a structured approach. An understanding that phonics is the foundation of learning to read supports parents to better help their child with all reading and spelling activities. The book is written using accessible, jargon-free language that is easy to follow and understand. It also includes a section on pupils with additional educational needs and what adaptations schools might make to enable pupils with additional needs to access phonics teaching.

Photocopiable activities to accompany the Dandelion World Extras Stages 8-15 non-fiction readers. Activities focus on blending, segmenting skills, supporting word-building, comprehension and early writing in a fun and accessible way for young children.

Photocopiable spelling and comprehension activities to accompany the non-fiction readers in the Phonic Books Dandelion World Split Vowel Spellings series.

Series information taken from publisher's web site.

Join Zara Rutherford on her inspiring solo flight around the world! At just 19 years old, Zara embarked on a daring adventure to become the youngest woman to fly solo across the globe. This captivating book chronicles her journey through 52 countries and 5 continents, from the icy landscapes of Greenland to the deserts of Saudi Arabia. With stunning illustrations and engaging storytelling, Zara shares her encounters with diverse cultures, wildlife, and the natural wonders of our planet. Perfect for young readers and aspiring adventurers, I Flew Around The World is a testament to the power of dreams and determination. Discover the highs and lows of Zara's incredible voyage, her meticulous planning, and the resilience that carried her through the most challenging moments.

DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Sydney will lead you straight to the very best on offer. Whether you're looking for the things not to miss at the Top 10 sights, or want to find the best nightspots; this guide is the perfect companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists - from the Top 10 museums to the Top 10 events and festivals - there's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid. The guide is divided by area with restaurant reviews for each, as well as recommendations for hotels, bars and places to shop. You'll find the insider knowledge every visitor needs and explore every corner effortlessly with DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Sydney.DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Sydney - showing you what others only tell you.Now available in PDF format.

An unbeatable guide to Bangkok, packed with insider tips and ideas, colour maps and top 10 lists - all designed to help you see the very best of Bangkok.Explore gleaming treasures at the National Museum, wander Bangkok's canals and waterways, marvel at the spectacular Grand Palace or visit the bustling Chatuchak Market. From the Top 10 Buddhist temples to the Top 10 festivals - discover the best of Bangkok with this easy-to-use travel guide.Inside Top 10 Bangkok:- Seven easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend or a four-day tip- Top 10 lists showcase Bangkok's best attractions, covering the Grand Palace, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Wat Arun, Jim Thompson House and many more- In-depth neighbourhood guides explore Bangkok's most interesting areas, 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 the Old City, Chinatown, Downtown, Greater Bangkok and moreAbout 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.

Boost your child's comprehension, phonics and reading skills with this bumper Phonics workbook!Every activity gives the opportunity to practise and build upon phonics skills learnt at school. Tip boxes throughout and a full answer section will enable you to support and reassure your child. Each of the eight sections focuses on essential first sound blends and will provide a strong foundation for your child to become a motivated and fluent reader. Dive in and start your learning mission together today!

Help your child take their first steps into the world of phonics and reading with this bumper phonics workbook!DK Super Phonics My First Letter Sounds is a learn to read book by DK Super Phonics that introduces children to a few letters and sounds at a time. This phonics book is perfect for children aged 4-6 who are learning to read, teaching different letter patterns through activities and games. Every activity gives the opportunity to practise and build upon phonics skills learnt at school. Tip boxes featured throughout and a full answer section will enable you to support and reassure your child. Each of the seven sections focuses on essential first letter sounds and will provide a strong foundation for your child to become a motivated and fluent reader. This beginner reader series offers: - 7 sections broken down into different letter patterns to decode new words. - New letters and sounds that are introduced through each section of activities and games. - Easy-to-use home learning material, with carefully constructed activities, parent tip boxes and an answer key for parents to support their children's phonic skills development. - A visual and engaging approach to learning to read, with step-by-step guides and games to encourage learning. What is phonics?Phonics is a way of teaching children to read by understanding the sounds that individual letters make and blending them to make a word. Children can learn to read using this skill to decode new words. Phonic Books specialses in decodable, systematic books supporting this structured literacy instruction. More in the seriesThis series of beginning reader books by DK Super Phonics is a friendly and accessible introduction to learning to read. If you're looking to develop your child's reading skills further, why not try DK Super Phonics My First Sound Blends, which focuses on the essential first sound blends to becoming a fluent reader.

Co-founder of LEON, the famous fast-food restaurant, and award-winning chef, Allegra McEvedy is bringing cooking to kids. In Chefs Wanted, she presents more than 45 tasty recipes suitable for budding chefs who want to take their skills to the next level.This cookbook aims to give enthusiastic young chefs the opportunity to further their knowledge in the kitchen and whip up meals that are sure to impress. From family favourites like Cannelloni and Chilli, street food like Spring Rolls, sweet treats like Profiteroles, and much more, Allegra's brand new cookbook includes classics from around the globe, bringing exciting flavours straight to your door. This cookbook will cover all areas of the kitchen and deliver specialised technique pages to help your young cook become a pro.With simple, step-by-step instructions, photography of every mouth watering dish, and hilarious illustrations, each chapter will inform and inspire. Allegra McEvedy challenges you to test (and taste!) her recipes - so what are you waiting for?

What shall we cook in the kitchen? What noise does the clock make? Let's explore a busy home, count things, name colours, and say lots of words!Exciting picture tabs and fun questions encourage little ones to spot things around the home in this engaging photographic word book. Babies and toddlers will enjoy choosing housework to help with, counting birds in the garden, finding shapes and naming colours, and copying the noises made by gadgets and pets!Inviting and educational, this first word book is filled with delightful objects. Clear labels accompany the objects so little one can sound out the words with you, while questions encourage children to learn and play. This interactive book is perfect for sharing, and helps children develop speaking, listening, and observation skills. Sturdy board pages are ideal for babies and toddlers, while the picture tabs along the top and side are easy to grasp, helping your child's fine motor control. Preschoolers will quickly recognize the picture on each tab, which will take them straight to their favourite place in the house.

"There are seven essential things in life: firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar and tea." So goes the ancient Chinese proverb. So far, so familiar, perhaps ... but Handa Cheng is keen to change our perception of Chinese food, and shed light on a cuisine that is rich and varied, with unique ingredients, techniques and traditions. In this comprehensive guide, Handa introduces the vastly different culinary regions of this immense country and their speciality dishes, from Mouth-watering chicken to Mapo tofu to Yu Xiang eggplant. From luxurious imperial fair to frugal vegetarian recipes of buddhist monks, Handa distils 5000 years of history and food culture into 14 simple chapters, with easy, fresh recipes that are packed with "good to know" tips and memories of his childhood in Wenzhou.Step-by-step recipes help you learn the essentials, while 35 illustrated chef's tips and techniques uncover key ingredients and traditional cooking methods. Feature pages get to the heart of each chapter: tofu as a blank page, the infinite possibilities of an egg, Chinese food and herbal medicine, street food and dining out, and even the ceremonial practice of tea-drinking. In The Guide to Chinese Cooking, Handa explores taste, texture, and spice to recreate authentic family dishes that are well-balanced and seasonal - all with an emphasis on everyday cooking and eating.

Make the most of your air fryer with 75 recipes for delicious, easy, and affordable baking. Easier, quicker, cheaper, healthier - the air fryer has revolutionised the way we cook - and now bake! With recipes for brownies and buns, cookies, cobblers and cupcakes, layer cakes and traybakes, and even soda bread and focaccia, this is the complete guide to baking in your air fryer.Whether you're looking to save time or money, want to make your treats healthier, or simply looking for new recipes to try in your air fryer, baking has never been easier with these inspiring and impressive recipes.

Explore the galaxy with Princess Leia Organa in this high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Learn more about Leia Organa and her family. Join the young royal on her mission with Obi-Wan Kenobi. Find out about her time as a rebel leader fighting Darth Vader and the Empire. Discover how Leia leads the Resistance to victory against the First Order. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. Exciting Star Wars images, clear vocabulary, and a fun quiz will test young readers and help them in building their reading ability as they learn about this galaxy, far, far away.... (c) & TM 2024 LUCASFILM LTD.