Books published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Carry the world in your pocket with this handy guide, packed with maps, facts and flags for over 200 countries and territories.Which is the biggest country in the world? Which one has the most people? Which one has three capital cities? Find the answers to these questions and more in the pages of this illustrated reference guide to all the countries of the world.Explore the planet in this fact-filled Pocket Genius book for children aged 8-12 as you journey across the world to discover what makes it special. Learn about each nation's geography, climate and economics supplemented by comprehensive reference data, including the national flag, official name, capital city, population, total area, population density, languages, religions, demographics, type of government and currency, all meticulously researched from the latest sources.Each country entry has a full colour map showing terrain, major places and geographical features. There is also a fascinating 'Insight' fact for each country revealing some of the more fun, interesting and quirky details that make places so unique.The Pocket Genius series is perfect for all children, whether they are young readers beginning to discover facts about the world or budding geniuses keen to soak up even more information!Ideal for family reference, crosswords, and quizzes, this book presents an intriguing and absorbing journey around the world in which we live.

This jam-packed collection of fun and simple science experiments for kids is perfect for the classroom or at home.Make an erupting volcano, design rubber band planets, sail a soap-powered boat, and race balloon cars with Home Activity Lab, which offers exciting experiments for budding scientists.Including a foreword by Professor Robert Winston, this stunning book includes 28 brilliant science projects, which use simple step-by-step instructions, everyday ingredients that can be found around the house, and amazing photography to guide you from start to finish. Each experiment describes the science behind the project, highlighting STEM facts with STEM icons pointing out the key science, technology, engineering, and maths learning involved in each project. "Take it further" panels encourage young readers to experiment and take their projects to the next level, developing their independence, initiative, and creative thinking skills.Perfect for budding scientists and crafters, Home Activity Lab combines fun and learning with hands-on activities that build a solid understanding of STEM principles.

Learn all about common weeds and how they affect your garden, to make informed decisions about the plants you want in your patch - and how to manage those that you don't.Figuring out which weed is which can be tricky for new and seasoned gardeners alike. In this book, garden expert Guy Barter lifts the lid on how weeds grow and in what conditions. Discover each weed's benefit to wildlife, biodiversity, and its role in the environment - plus, whether it has ornamental, herbal, or edible properties that you might want to make the most of.This unique identification guide covers 40 weeds commonly found in gardens in Europe and North America. Alongside well-known weeds such as nettles, dandelions, and bindweed, you'll find hawksbeard, pearlwort, and pennycress. Detailed photographs of each element of the plant, from roots to leaves, will give readers the tools to recognize weeds throughout their entire life cycles, from starting out as seedlings before growing into mature flowers.Learn the best way to manage each weed and curate the perfect plants for your patch.

Become body literate with Heart: An Owner's Guide, the next book in The Body Literacy Library, an enlightening series that will democratise health for a new generation of readers. Heart: An Owner's Guide is an informative, practical, and engaging introduction to all aspects of heart health with the goal of living well and longer. Find out what is the key to a long, healthy life, and what is your own personal cardiac risk.Author Dr Paddy Barrett is an engaging and media-friendly Consultant Cardiologist who specialises in preventative health care. He translates medical jargon into simple, clear prose, answering frequently asked patient queries, such as Should I take aspirin? Are heart attacks hereditary? Is red wine healthy? Why do I have erectile dysfunction? and much more.From what you should eat (or not) and exercising smarter to why stress is as dangerous as smoking, this hard-working book applies science to the everyday, with simple illustrations, checklists, FAQs, and myth busters, all supported by the latest medical research. Heart: An Owner's Guide won't just help you to better understand your body, it might even save your life.

Saddle up and get ready to explore the magnificent world of horses!Do you dream about riding a horse and want to know more about them? Would you like to learn how to look after a horse, what kit to use, or enter the world of equestrian sports? Discover the secrets of gorgeous horses and ponies in this fun, lively book.Read all about favourite breeds from Shire horse to Shetland pony, find out about horses and ponies from around the globe, and be amazed by their beautiful colourings and patterns. Filled with stunning photographs, simple illustrations, and fantastic facts, this book features all the information a child would need to know about these wonderful animals, including their gaits - from trotting to galloping, horse families, and why horse-riding is good for you.My Book of Horses and Ponies is an engaging, informative children's book that will captivate curious minds. Young equine enthusiasts will be excited to read this wonderful treasury of horses and ponies.

Master the art of carpentry and create timeless handcrafted pieces with this essential guide to working with wood. Discover key woodworking techniques - from basic through to more advanced types of wood joints, finishing, woodturning, and furniture restoration - in this hands-on instructive carpentry manual. Discover how best to use all the essential woodworking tools, including hand tools, power tools, and machine tools. Become knowledgeable about woods so that you can choose the right wood for the job - more than 100 hard- and softwood profiles are covered.Then, put your skills into practice with over 25 DIY woodworking projects, with detailed plans and step-by-step photographic instructions. Start with a simple chopping board or shelf, or try more advanced woodworking ideas such as a blanket box or garden bench. Accredited by the Worshipful Company of Carpenters, Woodworking is a complete illustrated woodworking course, giving you all the carpentry skills and techniques you need to create well-crafted and practical objects in treated wood.

Discover how to assess, grow and maintain a shady garden.Ideal for first-time gardeners, Grow Shade Garden contains everything you need to create a flourishing garden full of colour, texture and scent in a shady space.Learn how to grow and care for a variety of shade-loving plants with tips on selecting the right site and varieties. Once you understand different types of shade and have assessed your space, select the best plants for your garden with the help of handy directories that profile different shrubs, perennials, bulbs, and trees, and provide key growing information. Projects on tree planting, container displays, and creating a fernery also get you started on planting techniques and ideas to make the most of a shaded space.Packed with practical, jargon-free know-how, this easy-to-use guide has everything you need to know to help your garden Grow.

Create the ideal lawn for your space and know how to look after it. Ideal for first-time gardeners, Grow Lawns contains everything you need to know to choose and maintain the perfect lawn - whether that means formal straight lines, a playful space, or a hub for wildlife. Understand different grass types, whether to sow seed or lay turf, and maintenance techniques including mowing, aerating, and scarifying. Discover alternatives too such as bulbs to add colour in spring or wildflower meadows to attract pollinators.Packed with practical, jargon-free know-how, this easy-to-use guide has everything you need to know to help your garden Grow.

Whether you want to garden at a more accessible height, improve soil fertility, nurture plants with particular needs, or simply enjoy a closer sensory experience, growing in raised beds will help you reach new heights in the garden. Raised beds are possible in any sized garden, even on balconies, but it needs expert advice to create the optimum growing conditions, achieve the most practical use of space tailored to your individual needs, and ensure longevity of the raised bed structure. Featuring clear diagrams, inspired planting plans, and step-by-step photography of beds built from scratch, this book will be the ultimate guide on your raised bed journey.In addition, 10 international gardeners, all sharing a love of raised beds, will explain their "take" and provide planting designs that will open your eyes to the variety of shapes, sizes, materials, and planting displays that are possible with a raised bed. From siting and designing, choosing materials and growing media, to ongoing maintenance and how best to care for your plants, The Raised Bed Book is the final word on growing above ground.

Stomp through the prehistoric world, munch with the plant-eaters, ROAR with the mighty giants, and meet all of your favourite dinosaurs in this colourful and interactive board book.From T.rex to Diplodocus, little ones will discover a different dinosaur on each page. Watch the smiles on their faces grow, as they turn the page to find out who of the animals that once roamed our planet they will uncover next.The charming, rhyming text makes this the ideal book for helping toddlers identify names and find their first words. With raised elements on the page for curious fingers to follow, and plenty of bright colours and fun patterns to point to, this is the perfect hands-on introduction to the prehistoric world that children and adults alike will enjoy!A book to treasure, Little Chunkies: Dinosaur will make the perfect addition to any little dino-lovers bookshelf.

Enter the prehistoric world for an incredible four billion year journey across shifting continents and dinosaur territories.Plants flourish, birds evolve, and dinosaurs charge across the pages of this lively and colourful book. Packed with dynamic historical content, it combines stunning illustrations and photos to help young historians learn all about the period that shaped our planet. From oceans teeming with life to destructive asteroids, they'll discover the incredible timeline of life that resulted in the world we recognise today. Meet favourite dinosaurs, from the terrifying T.Rex to the spiky stegosaurus; nurture your inner palaeontologist by learning about prehistoric plant and animal fossils; and discover destructive extinction events that changed the world forever.The Prehistoric Worlds takes children on a fascinating journey through history, showing them how and where their favourite dinosaurs came to exist, and how events from billions of years ago are still affecting our natural world today. Stunning illustrations by Claire McElfatrick combine with vivid CGIs and photography to bring the fascinating and terrifying prehistoric worlds to life.

Let's have fun learning about busy trucks, as well as counting, matching, naming colours, and saying lots of words!Babies and toddlers will love talking about the trucks and diggers in this first-word board book. There are entertaining questions and challenges throughout that encourage little ones to play and learn, such as counting the yellow diggers, pretending to start a truck's engine, matching the workers to their trucks, and making brrrm brrrm and honk honk noises!Inviting and educational, the engaging photographic pages are packed with all sorts of favourite trucks and diggers, including tough excavators, chugging tractors, huge delivery trucks, shiny fire engines, big dump trucks, and whirring concrete mixers. Clear labels accompany the vehicles so that babies and toddlers can learn the names of all the trucks and diggers. This interactive book delivers a rounded early learning experience, and helps children develop speaking, listening, and observation skills. The sturdy board pages are ideal for young children, while the picture tabs along the top and side are easy to grip, helping children's early motor control. Preschoolers will quickly recognize the picture on each tab, which will take them straight to the page showing their favourite truck or digger.

Chris Packham's infectious passion for nature will inspire you, as you grow to be an expert birdwatcher.Chris is a lifelong birdwatcher and the perfect guide on a day out bird spotting. Through a series of chapters, from novice to advanced, he can build you from an absolute beginner exploring your own backyard to an accomplished naturalist tracking down rarities off the beaten track.Whether you are in a city or deep in the country, birds are guaranteed and provide an easy doorway into nature. Learn where, when, and how to look and what to look out for. Find out what equipment to buy and how to use it. Discover the different characters and characteristics of birds - from the shy bittern to the bold robin and gymnastic red kite.As you build skills and experience, the book will help you expand horizons from walks with binoculars around your "local patch" to visiting remote wildlife reserves and other nature hotspots, with their contrasting birdlife and different demands, from dense woodland to expansive estuaries teeming with flocks of waders.

Get creative and make incredible pieces of art using rocks, wood, berries, flowers, and leaves.Learn how to pour paint onto a canvas, how to put pencil to paper and draw, how bits of old paper can make a beautiful collage, and how different mediums can come together to create incredible prints. Become inspired as Pippa takes you into the outdoors and shows you a wide range of artistic techniques, from understanding basic colour theory, to creating texture, movement, and fluidity in your own work.Find out how the very earth beneath your feet can be used to make paints and pastels, and how flowers can be repurposed to create inks. Learn how to master different art forms, but also how to make your own art supplies.Art can be used to express our thoughts, ideas, and feelings. It can be a relaxation tool, a way to keep busy, a future career path, or just a hobby. Your curiosity and exploration will be unlocked, as this book has something for absolutely everyone!

Sunday Times bestselling author Rebecca Wilson shows you how to bring comfort to your table with 80 recipes for nourishing, low-cost meals perfect for all the family.From quick mini-breakfast tacos, and tasty hand-pies to satisfy the pickiest of palettes, to moreish mushroom lasagne and decadent chocolate puddings, choose from 80 recipes packed with exciting flavours that will appeal to everyone at the table from 6 months and over.Whether you want to make fresh, fruity breakfasts, light snacks and air fryer treats, hearty slow-cooked casseroles, or sumptuous desserts, Rebecca's easy-to-follow recipes are designed to save you time and money, making the most of your favourite seasonal ingredients and store-cupboard essentials. With recipes tailor-made for Air-fryers and slow cookers, cooking once for all the family has never been simpler.With useful tips on budgeting, batch cooking, freezing and storing, easy substitutions for lots of ingredients, and catering to fussy eaters, Rebecca takes the worry out of meal planning and prep, so you can spend more quality time with the ones you love.

Take the scenic route through the AmericasWhen it comes to unforgettable travel experiences, journeys through the Americas topour bucket list. Imagine a road trip across the US, cruising along the Amazon, or taking anepic train ride through the Canadian Rockies. Across this beautiful landmass, it's the journey, rather than the destination, that's always mattered the most.Featuring over 150 inspirational entries, Unforgettable Journeys The Americas is a vibrant celebration of taking the scenic route. We've picked the best adventures across the Americas, from soaking up the oceanside scenery on a drive along the Pacific Coast Highway to sailing between sandy islands in the Caribbean. Of course, the big-hitters are covered - hiking the mammoth Appalachian Trail, driving along the iconic Route 66, and cruising past icy glaciers in Alaska and the Inside Passage - but we also take you off-the-beaten path, roaming Guyana's Kaieteur Falls, kayaking through Canada's Nahanni River, and navigating the twisting corners of the Hana Highway in Hawaii. We've organized the book by types of transport, so whether you're an avid hiker, cyclist or driver, or love to be on the water or on the rails, we've got you covered. It's time to take the slow road and trulyappreciate all the Americas have to offer.

Learn essential facts about bugs through interactive, educational activities, puzzles, and exercises.How do some insects glow in the dark? Why do spiders spin webs? How do bees make honey? Active Learning: Bugs 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 entomologists busy, and to inspire children to truly engage with the world of minibeasts. 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.

Burrow down into the world's most amazing underground habitats, from warm Arctic warrens to sandy desert dens.Illustrated in incredible detail, Life Underground explores 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 poles, find out how animals and plants are adapted to their environment and how they interact with their surroundings and each other.Teeming with animal life, this book shows how life on Earth is interconnected and thriving in more places than you might think! Perfect for children and parents to read together and discover the incredible diversity of life on planet Earth.

Use your reading superpowers to learn all about different kinds of light - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. All About Light is a beautifully designed reader all about light, from the Sun to a tiny firefly.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 different sources of light and why we need it.

Use your reading superpowers to learn all about life at the Polar Regions - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. North Pole, South Pole is a beautifully designed reader all about these icy environments at the ends of the Earth. 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 animals and plants that survive at the freezing poles of our planet.

Use your reading superpowers to learn all about different rocks and minerals - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Rocks and Minerals is a beautifully designed reader all about Earth's geology - the different kinds of rocks and minerals, their properties and uses, and how to protect our natural resources.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 rocks and minerals, from floating pumice to valuable gold and gemstones.

Use your reading superpowers to learn all about beautiful gems, how they are made and used - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Sparkly Gems is a beautifully designed reader all about gems, and how some are naturally beautiful and others are grown in labs - but they all make fabulous jewellery! 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 some beautiful gemstones, including rubies, emeralds, pearls and diamonds.

Use your reading superpowers to learn all about pandas, everyone's favourite black-and-white bears - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Save the Pandas is a beautifully designed reader all about these amazing bears - where they live, what they eat, how they grow - and how we can all help to keep them safe. 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 pandas and their cute cubs.

Use your reading superpowers to learn all about tigers, including how to help protect these beautiful big cats - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Save the Tigers is a beautifully designed reader all about tigers - where they live, how they use their senses, what they hunt and eat and how you can help to protect them. 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 lives of these amazing stripy big cats.

Use your reading superpowers to learn all about the coolest caves all over the world - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Cool Caves is a beautifully designed reader all about caves - the biggest, the most beautiful and even one that plays melodies!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.

Use your reading superpowers to learn all about the science, history and future of electricity - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. The Shocking Story of Electricity is a beautifully designed reader all about electricity, from the ground breaking discoveries of early scientists to future challenges around global warming - and all the lightning bolts, circuits and power sources along the way.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 history and future of electricity.

Use your reading superpowers to learn all about how people become astronauts and what it is like to live and work in space - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Astronauts in Space is a beautifully designed reader all about life on the International Space Station and how astronauts work, play, eat and sleep before returning to Earth.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 astronauts who live far above us in space.

Aurélia Durand shares her path from art school to internationally recognized artist, and how you can start your creative journey. Aurélia Durand has been published in The New Yorker, worked with massive brands, and illustrated the #1 New York Times Bestseller This Book Is Anti-Racist, so she knows a thing or two about honing her craft, challenging herself, and making dreams come true. Inspired by questions she is regularly asked, she shares how she did it, the lessons she and her artist friends have learned along the way, and how you can do it too.Each chapter explores a different area of creativity and brand building, from developing your creative vision and creating a portfolio of work to using social media to your advantage and how to build a sustainable business. If you've ever wanted to know how to find your style and build your brand but didn't know who to ask, Aurélia's got you covered.