Books published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Learn about the delightful wagging-tail world in this exciting guide to dogs and puppies.Every young dog and puppy fan will be drooling over the pages of this wonderful dog treasury for hours of delight! Learn everything there is to know about our furry friends in this adorable book of dogs for children, including their body language, what they are dreaming about, and what they are trying to say to you.Children aged 5-7 can learn about the profiles of over 50 different dog breeds, including well-loved favourites, such as the Labrador Retriever, Poodle, Dachshund, French Bulldog, Great Dane, and more! This book for canine lovers is arranged into the different dog groups based on the jobs that they do, and is filled with colourful photos, fur-tastic facts, and bite-sized information. This adorable dog book for children includes:- Fact files on over 50 breeds and features many more throughout the book, revealing their individual characteristics.- A science-focused and fact-packed route into learning about dogs.- Fact files for each featured breed providing key information, such as origin, size, character, and colour.- A fantastic first introduction to the lives of these increasingly popular pets, as well as pet care, such as how often dogs eat and how to groom them.My Book of Dogs is a delightful children's book about playful and loving pooches and is sure to be a hit with young dog enthusiasts. Children can find out about their favourite breeds, from pugs to golden retrievers from around the globe, how to take the best care of them, and be amazed by their heightened senses and clever antics. This book is a must-have for children who love animals, especially those who have a pet dog at home or whose families are thinking of getting one.Complete the seriesThis delightful book about dogs is part of the My Book of series of educational books for children, and also includes My Book of Cats and Kittens, My Book of Rocks and Minerals, My Book of Stars and Planets and My Book of Fossils.

Find out about the lives of our adorable furry friends in this exciting guide to cats and kittens.Learn everything there is to know about our furry feline friends in this adorable book of cats for children. Discover fascinating information about cats and kittens - from their hair type, fur pattern, colours, and distinct personalities, to the differences and similarities that celebrate the unique identity of every feline!Children aged 5-7 can learn about the profiles of 45 different cat breeds, such as the British Shorthair, Bombay, Siamese, Munchkin, Snowshoe, and more. Young cat lovers will enjoy finding out how cats evolved from wild animals to become pets, and get an insight into their eating habits and preferences as well as how to care for them.This adorable cat book for children includes:- Fact files on over 50 breeds and features many more throughout the book, revealing their individual characteristics.- A science-focused and fact-packed route into learning about cats.- Fact files for each featured breed providing key information, such as origin, size, character, and colour.- A fantastic first introduction to the lives of these increasingly popular pets, as well as pet care, such as how often kittens eat and how to help them groom.My Book of Cats and Kittens is an engaging and informative children's book that will not only engage curious minds, but will also make them respect and understand their pet cats better. Filled with adorable photographs, simple illustrations, and fantastic facts, this book is a must-have for children who love animals, especially those who have a pet cat at home or whose families are thinking of getting one.Complete the seriesThis delightful book about cats is part of the My Book of series of educational books for children, and also includes My Book of Dogs and Puppies, My Book of Rocks and Minerals, My Book of Fossils and My Book of Stars and Planets.

A vibrant new series that explores animal life...but not as we know it!Everything You Need to Know About Frogs - and toads, snakes, lizards, salamanders, turtles, newts, tortoises, crocodiles - in fact, a whole host of amphibians and reptiles. Take a look at creatures from all angles, from fascinating information on habitat and breeding habits, as well as oddities, such as how to tell the difference between an alligator and its 300-milion-year-old relative. Includes close-ups, quizzes and games to teach you all about our cold-blooded friends. The quirky illustrations and original design will have anyone transfixed - discover the most amazing animals and untold tales are here!

Dive into the fascinating world of 'Children's Illustrated Atlas' by the renowned author, Dk. Published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd in 2023, this book is a treasure trove of knowledge waiting to be explored. This book, falling under the genre of children's literature, is an enchanting journey around the globe, with beautifully detailed illustrations that bring the world to life. It's a must-have for young explorers and budding geographers. The author, Dk, skillfully uses engaging visuals and simple, informative text to explain complex concepts in a way that children can easily understand. This book is a testament to Dorling Kindersley Ltd's commitment to publishing high-quality, educational content for children. Don't miss out on this delightful exploration of our planet, grab your copy of 'Children's Illustrated Atlas' today.

What would Darcy do? How can you be more Bridgerton? Take the Regency approach and be prepared for anything life throws at you - from dates to duels, manners to matters of the heart. You'll soon find yourself the catch of the season.Sick of indecent proposals from untrustworthy rakes? Be more discerning with your dance card and swipe right on only the most eligible and dashing suitors. Whether you want to avoid scandal, or embrace it, keep your name out of the gossip sheets and group chats with this modern take on the rules of polite society. Putting a fresh spin on real Regency etiquette advice, A Regency Guide to Modern Life is a tongue-in-cheek handbook to navigating friendship, dating, work, summer holidays, social events, self-confidence and more - the perfect gift for fans of period dramas and Jane Austen.

Learn about the remarkable beginnings of life with this adorable book of baby animals hatching from their eggs.Find out all about how eggs hatch step by step in this fascinating baby animal book for children. Many animals start life inside eggs and this book explores these magical capsules in detail, with stunning photographs of the moment the creatures emerge.Featuring more than 20 animals - including a penguin, a tortoise, and even a slug - this book documents the moment of hatching in detail. Children aged 5-7 can learn how birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates hatch from their eggs, as well as what happens inside an egg's shell.This captivating animal book for children features: - A step-by-step account of different types of animals hatching, as well as what an egg is, which animals have eggs, and what is inside an egg.- Introductory pages that explain which animals have eggs and how they work.- Large, detailed photographs show eggs hatching almost in real time.- A wide range of animals, from birds to amphibians and insects.With expert information, jaw-dropping photography, and a beautifully shiny foil finish, The Egg Book is the ideal gift for any child with a love of nature and baby animals. Children will love to see the biggest egg in the world hatching, find out which animals have jellylike eggs, and which animals' egg cases are known as "mermaids' purses".

In this charming children's book filled with beautiful illustrations and fun facts, little ones get to meet gorgeous pop-up farm animals and lift flaps to discover the cutest surprises.Discover life on the farm and why these wonderful animals call it their home. What noise does a cockerel make? What is a baby sheep called? Peek inside to find out! From playful pigs rolling around in the mud to fluffy ducklings paddling in the pond, these farmyard animals get up to plenty of fun on the farm. With five pop-up farm animals to meet and a large farm to explore, little ones can play peekaboo with noisy animals whilst also learning all about what can be found on a farm. Perfect for reading aloud together, kids will love turning the sturdy pages and following the simple but playful story.This engaging board book for children aged 3-5 features: - 5 fun pop-ups that appear as you turn each page, and 10 surprise flaps that reveal all things farm-related and make learning dynamic and interactive.- Lots of interesting facts that gives young children a gentle introduction to farmyard life.- Engaging, easy-to-read text, perfect for reading together and out loud, which has many early learning benefits including building vocabulary and language development.Kids will love turning the strong board book pages in I Love My Farm and the simple, playful text means they can read along too! Colourful illustrations and beautiful photographs of real farmyard animals and vehicles make reading fun and bring the pages to life.Complete the seriesThere's more fun to be had with this adorable children's book series from DK Books. Try I Love My Home, I Love My Dinosaur, I Love My Puppy and I Love my Kitten!

This fun and busy picture book helps children build up a vocabulary of more than 1000 words about the lives of animals around the world.Discover key concepts about wildlife and the natural world in this exciting animal picture book! Children can build their vocabulary and literacy skills as they learn about animals from all around the world.1000 Animal Words features picture-packed pages full of fascinating topics, such as how animals protect themselves, their daily routines, and how species have adapted to different environments. Each topic includes questions that ask children to find things on the page or that stimulate thinking, talking, and reading comprehension skills.This animal book is packed with lots of useful nouns, interesting adjectives and common verbs related to wildlife around the world, broadening children's vocabulary and strengthening their early reading skills.This engaging vocabulary book for children aged 5-7 features: - A comprehensive range of animal topics - from classifications and physical characteristics, to daily life and animal defences.- Lots of useful nouns, adjectives, and verbs, as well as questions that build language and stimulate thinking and imagination.- Picture-packed pages combining photography and illustrations, with fun things to spot on each page.Written by award-winning science teacher Jules Pottle, 1000 Animal Words clearly labels each picture, which encourages picture-and-word association and helps early reading. This fun and educational picture book for pre-readers is a must-have first reference title for parents and guardians who are keen to develop their child's language and literacy skills, and nurture a love of animals and the environment.

Welcome to Rekha's Kitchen Garden: a North London allotment that is bursting with the very best seasonal produce all year round. With more than 30 years' experience as both an amateur and professional gardener, there is no better guide to home-grown produce than Rekha. Let her teach you the tricks and share the lessons she has learned from a lifetime of sowing, digging, and harvesting. This isn't your average introduction to growing your own vegetables, fruits, and herbs. Packed with personality and stunning photography, this is a celebration of more than 40 seasonal crops that will inspire you to make the most of your allotment or kitchen garden.So what are you waiting for? Dive straight in to discover: - More than 40 profiles on different allotment crops, including vegetables, fruit, and herbs, with each one showcasing Rekha's personal experience and advice for achieving the best results.- Profiles organised by harvest season, emphasising the importance of seasonality.- "Garden tips" offer advice and solutions that Rekha uses in her own allotment, while "Kitchen tips" reveal how Rekha makes the most of her harvest.- "Planting partners" introduce readers to companion planting, while suggested varieties reveal the crops that Rekha recommends from her own experience.- An introductory section at the start of the book sets out Rekha's ethos as an organic gardener, her approach to seasonality, general allotment tips and her favourite tools. The section also features a table highlighting some of the key tasks on the plot and in the greenhouse each month..- All photography has been shot at Rekha's own allotment over the course of a full year, to emphasise her hands-on experience with growing every crop featured in the book and to reveal what can be achieved with a single plot.Whoever you are and whatever gardening experience you have, pick up a spade and join Rekha - so that you too can enjoy the very best of what each season has to offer.

Embark on a prehistoric journey with this board book of fun stories and incredible facts about dinosaurs.Introducing A Dinosaur's Day: Deinonychus Goes Hunting - a story time adventure that teaches kids exciting facts about dinosaurs. Go on an adventure with a young deinonychus as it searches for food, gets caught in a storm, and learns to climb trees with its big claws.Packed with beautiful pictures and compelling facts, this dinosaur book helps children aged 3-6 to learn about the deinonychus species through images, pronunciation guides, and amazing facts and figures. Little dinosaur lovers can join Deinonychus on a quest to find food and hunt down prey in the mighty Jurassic world.A Dinosaur's Day: Deinonychis Goes Hunting...- Helps children learn about dinosaurs in this beautiful picture book format.- Teaches readers dinosaur facts and behaviour in a very natural way.- Includes a non-fiction section about the dinosaur species following the story.- Features bright, colourful pages with an engaging narrative.- Has clear and fun text to help children learn and engage easily.Teach children about different prehistoric species in this educational dinosaur book through a fun and engaging story and vibrant images. This fantastic dinosaur interactive book is perfect for pre-reading toddlers, and children just learning to read. Little ones can enjoy the spectacular scenery in the Jurassic world along the way, as Deinonychus climbs, feasts and flees. Complete the seriesThis delightful dinosaur book is part of the A Dinosaur's Day series of board books for babies and toddlers from DK Books and also includes A Dinosaur's Day: Diplodocus Finds Its Family.

Become an instant Jedi expert with this ebook! Everyone knows what a Jedi is. But can you tell your Ki-Adi-Mundi from your Ahsoka Tano? Do you know which Jedi served on the Jedi High Council, or which Master trained which Padawan? Well, if not, don't worry--just about everything you need to know about Jedi can be found in the pages of this e-guide.Having facts, stats and interesting info about the most legendary Jedi in the galaxy, with this ebook you'll be a Jedi Master in no time! AND 2022 LUCASFILM LTD.

Become an instant expert on all things Spider-Man with this e-guide!Discover everything you ever needed to know about Spider-Man and the Spider-Verse! Is Spider-Man speedier than Spider-Ham? Who has more fighting skill, Venom or Ghost-Spider? This guide to the Spider-Verse gives young Marvel fans a one-stop source of amazing facts to wow their friends with! Having this ebook they'll win any schoolyard debates about character superpowers, origin stories, key foes, and gadgets. 2022 MARVEL

Get ready to celebrate with more than 50 playful party build ideas!Use your LEGO collection to build your own brilliant party decorations, perfect party scenes, minifigure party band, and many more entertaining creations. Then challenge your friends to fun LEGO party games!Let the celebrations begin! 2022 The LEGO Group.

Discover a new philosophy and make it work for you.Is your kite stuck in a tree yet again? Unable to confess your love to your Valentine? Time to hunt for a new outlook on life and ask yourself, "e;What would Charlie Brown do?"e;Charlie Brown bounces back from disappointment on a daily basis and never gives up. Learn how to overcome obstacles, follow your own philosophy, and find the courage to kick that football. 2022 PEANUTS Worldwide LLC

How do you tell the difference between a llama and an alpaca? What really makes a crocodile different to an alligator? Is that a leopard, a cheetah or a jaguar? What's the Difference? Animals covers over sixty different regularly confused animals and discusses the similarities and differences about each of them. Fact files, vibrant photographs and an answer to the question 'What's the difference?' on every spread make this a brilliantly informative and fun book that will always tell you everything you need to know to spot the difference.

Travel through time to the world of the dinosaurs in this exciting prehistoric fiction series for children.Jamie has just moved to Ammonite Bay, a stretch of coastline famed for its fossils. Jamie is a member of the Dinosaur Club - a network of kids around the world who share dinosaur knowledge. They help each other identify fossils, post new dino discoveries, and chat about all things prehistoric. Jamie takes his tablet everywhere, just in case he needs to contact the Club.Jamie is exploring Ammonite Bay when he meets Tess. Tess is a member of Dinosaur Club who lives in Ammonite Bay too. She shows Jamie around, including her favourite place - a secret cave with fossils all over the walls. But what's that strange tunnel at the back? Together they go through the tunnel and they discover some dinosaur footprints. Jamie and Tess walk along them...and the two new friends find themselves back in the time of the dinosaurs! It's amazing, but dangerous too - and they'll definitely need help from the Dinosaur Club...In this adventure, Jamie and Tess find themselves caught in a terrible storm. During the chaos, a stegosaurus egg is swept away downriver. It's up to Jamie and Tess to recover the egg and return it to its mother before it's too late.

Journey to the icy lands at the ends of the Earth and learn all about life at the poles.Explore Earth's polar regions - from amazing wildlife to the explorers who ventured there. Discover snowy mountains, frozen seas, and icebergs bigger than skyscrapers! Children will meet the remarkable animals that survive and thrive in the harsh conditions of these icy worlds. There's the giant polar bear using its large padded paws to trek many miles across the ice and snow, and the Arctic tern whose incredible flight from one side of the world to the other, is the longest animal migration in the world.Learn all about the spectacular natural light displays that transform the night skies near the north and south poles, then find out why the Arctic experiences an entire day of darkness at the same time as the Antarctic sees 24 hours of brilliant sunshine. Packed with incredible information, and stunning scenes, DKfindout! Arctic and Antarctic offers a unique look into the fascinating life on, above, and under the ice. The DKfindout! series introduces children to a range of exciting topics in a fun, engaging way. Checked by specialist consultants and an educational expert, this is not only a source of information you can trust, but one that is age-appropriate and supports your child's schoolwork.

For many animals, life is a constant battle to stay off a predator's menu. This ebook explores lots of cunning ways they avoid being eaten. From camouflage and colour-changing, natural armour, playing dead, great escapes, detachable body parts, and impressive ways of fighting back, the range of survival tactics in the natural world is quite astonishing (and sometimes pretty disgusting). How Not To Get Eaten is a brilliant introduction to the ingenious anti-predator strategies in the natural world. Discover how meerkats post sentries to guard their homes and possums play dead, to how mimic octopuses change their shape and bombardier beetles unleash a chemical weapon attack. Perfect for children aged 7-9, the ebook is filled with intriguing illustrations and spectacular photographs of the amazing, obscure, and incredibly strange. You'll never look at nature the same way again!

Step inside one of humanity's greatest achievements with this behind-the-scenes guide to life in space Revealing a new perspective into the world of space exploration and the daring astronauts who make it possible, Behind the Scenes at the Space Station takes you on a once-in-a-lifetime tour of the International Space Station, as well as other amazing space stations past and present. Learn what it takes to get to space and what astronauts do once they make it there, from experiments to repairs, and so much more! Have you ever wondered if plants can grow in space? Or how astronauts go to the loo in zero gravity? Or what it feels like to orbit Earth at 17,500 mph?Behind the Scenes at the Space Station is a treasure trove of information. Did you know that during a 24-hour period, the International Space Station completes 16 orbits of Earth and the astronauts on board see 16 sunrises and sunsets everyday? Or that it is so enormous that it was launched in pieces and constructed in orbit?Brimming with astonishing visuals, step-by-step explanations of everyday astronaut tasks, and job profiles of the adventurous people who make it happen, Behind the Scenes at the Space Station is the perfect way to experience life in space.

Be inspired by creative ideas and practical advice on how to create your dream outdoor space!With the help of BBC Gardener's World presenter, Adam Frost, you can learn the small plantings, design flourishes, hands-on creative projects, and simple landscaping tricks to transform your garden. This book will show you how to use what you already have, with something to suit everyone's taste, space, and budget! Taking an artisan's approach and finding ideas from his own garden, each project starts with Adam's inspiration, walking the reader through the creative process with clear step-by-step photography and instructions. Unlike other gardening books, it's all about finding ideas in the most unlikely places and turning them into something truly personal. Dig in and discover:-More than 25 design-led projects, with clear instructions and photography -Innovative landscaping and planting tasks that gardeners can tackle in a weekend-Fresh ideas and inspiration about how to create atmosphere in outdoor spacesSimple solutions that make an impactFrom renovating old garden furniture, to making your own garden water features, this book will open your eyes to the possibilities of upcycling and encourage you to use what you have. Rewild your garden with bird boxes, toad houses, and sculptural habitats for insects, to create a thriving natural environment. Rather use the space for yourself? Construct rope hammocks and fire pits to create the perfect atmosphere for outdoor cooking. Well known in the UK for his straightforward, clear presenting, and his award-winning design ideas, Adam offers realistic, achievable, and impactful suggestions to help you create the outdoor space you've always wanted. Whatever your taste, with a little work and a dash of imagination, you can produce something truly personal while developing your skills and enjoying the creative process!More green-fingered expertise! If you love Adam's artisanal approach and uncomplicated style, why not try his first book, How To Create Your Own Garden, for a practical, no-nonsense landscape design book.

Live sustainably with style - grow fruits and vegetables, cook them, create natural dyes, then make your own clothes with five full-size pattern sheets.Focused around five crops (blackberry, nettle, onion, red cabbage, and rhubarb) that can be foraged or grown in an allotment, planter, or container, Bella Gonshorovitz - fashion designer, dressmaker, and writer - shows you how to embrace a holistic garden-to-garment lifestyle. - Learn how to forage, sow, and harvest with straightforward grow guides- Enjoy your produce with advice on the best vegan pantry ingredients and recipes - Create natural dyes from your food waste to upcycle fabrics in beautiful seasonal shades- Transform your fabrics into five exclusively designed, essential pieces of clothing, including a shirt dress and duster coat Swap food waste and fast fashion for homegrown produce, delicious vegan dishes, and a contemporary capsule wardrobe with the help of Bella's friendly, accessible approach to sustainable living.

Our noisy world sometimes feels like it's not made for shy people. This ebook will help children understand shyness and find their inner voice.Shyness is often misunderstood. It's not a personality flaw, it's a complex trait with many positive aspects. However, shyness means many kids struggle to speak up in class, get involved in activities, make friends, put themselves forward, and compete. As a result they can miss out on exciting opportunities, and are often overlooked, ignored, and sidelined... but it doesn't have to be this way. Shy And Mighty offers a new way of looking at the subject that will comfort and reassure shy children and help them overcome the aspects of their shyness that are holding them back, without pretending to be something they're not.Includes simple tools and ideas to help children take small steps to get more involved, share their ideas, and make friends, Shy and Mighty also explores the science behind shyness, the potential costs of shyness, and more. Combining personal experience with extensive research and feedback from parents and children, Shy and Mighty will help kids go from invisible, to invincible!

Step outside and find out how you can help the adorable animals that like to visit parks, outdoor spaces, and gardens. Little ones will love following Rosy the Bumblebee as she flies around outside, finding wonderfully colourful flowers to feed on and a cosy corner to rest in after a long, hard day of exploring, and more importantly collecting pollen! But with bumps along the way, she'll need your help, will you volunteer as her little helper?This sweet picture ebook gently introduces young readers to the idea of animal conservation and protection. Bursting with fun trivia, little ones are shown just how unique bumblebees are, which makes them worth preserving. But with plenty of tips and tricks for how we can care for garden-dwelling friends like Rosy and keep them safe from the dangers they may face, no one is too young to start making a difference.Rosy the Bumblebee is the perfect gift for any small-animal lover, or budding environmentalist, and will inspire toddlers to discover so much of what is unseen outdoors.

Step outside and find out how you can help the adorable animals that like to visit parks, outdoor spaces, and gardens.Little ones will love following Roxy the Butterfly as she flies around outside, finding wonderfully colourful flowers to feed on and a place to rest in after a long, hard day of exploring. But with bumps along the way, she'll need your help - will you volunteer as her little helper?This sweet picture book gently introduces young readers to the idea of animal conservation and protection. Bursting with fun trivia, little ones are shown just how unique butterflies are, which makes them worth preserving. But with plenty of tips and tricks for how we can care for outdoor friends like Roxy and keep them safe from the dangers they may face, no one is too young to start making a difference.Roxy the Butterfly is the perfect gift for any small-animal lover, or budding environmentalist, and will inspire toddlers to discover so much of what is unseen outdoors.

Let your child's imagination run wild in this very busy, search-and-find ebook - follow fun characters, spot and count animals in different habitats around the world, and have an exciting, I-spy adventure! From a busy farmyard and an action-packed African savanna, to a mysterious woodland and a colourful coral reef, little ones build their vocabulary by visiting beautiful animal homes, searching through the busy scenes, then pointing to and naming all sorts of incredible animals. They join Ms Munn and her class of excitable school children as they take a trip around the world meeting hundreds of animals with their friendly tour guide, Tod. A perfect interactive ebook to share with pre-reading toddlers or older children just beginning to read, every scene has "e;Can you spot?"e; questions, animals to find, and prompts to encourage observation and conversation. Little ones count mischievous monkeys, fabulous fish, jazzy zebras, and much more. Plus there's spectacular scenery to admire, and the class teddy bear is hiding somewhere in each scene!With so many favourite animals to talk about, and characters to follow from page to page, children can use their imaginations to tell their own story while learning about animals along the way. Perhaps they will continue the story even after they have finished the ebook!

Can you find the Red Sea, Black Sea, and Yellow Sea on a map? Do you know what makes the Gobi Desert different from the Sahara? No? Then this is the ebook for you!Earth Knowledge Genius! is packed with more than 60 topics, including the highest mountains, largest deserts, most extreme weather, breathtaking natural wonders, and much more! 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 ebook for kids and the whole family. The pages are packed with eye-popping pictures - but do you know what they show? To help you, "e;Test Yourself"e; panels 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.Whether you want something educational but enjoyable or just feel like having fun with your friends, open up Earth Knowledge Genius! to find out what you know - and challenge yourself to learn even more!

Imagine learning to leap, roar, swim, or fly for the first time. Born To Be Wild explores the vast complexities of growing up in the animal kingdom, where everything feels like new. This Ebook goes where no other has to delve into the countless ways baby animals survive in the wild. Alongside gorgeous photographs of baby bears, lions and tigers, marsupials, birds and marine mammals, it charts the stages from dependency to independence, and looks at why some animals cling to their mothers for many months, while others must learn to fend for themselves almost as soon as they are born.Informative step-by-step features focus on particular stages of learning, such as how a lion cub learns to stalk its prey. This book focuses on key themes in a young animal's life: birth and the very first days of life, learning to hunt and feed, senses and communication, habitat and adaptation, and playtime. Full of beautiful pictures and fascinating science, Born To Be Wild reveals the mysteries of how young creatures survive in an unpredictable world.

The clearest and sharpest recognition guide to over 300 dog breeds from around the worldAuthoritative text, crystal-clear photography, and a systematic approach make this the most comprehensive and concise guide to dogs of the world. Packed with more than 1,000 full-colour photographs of over 300 dog breeds, this reference ebook is designed to cut through the process of identification and help you to recognize a breed quickly and easily. Expertly written and thoroughly vetted, each entry combines a precise description with annotated photographs to highlight the characteristics and distinguishing features of each breed, while bands provide at-a-glance facts for quick reference. The introduction traces the evolution of the domestic dog, explains the difference between pedigrees and non-pedigrees, looks at how breeds are classified, and examines their characteristics in detail. Designed to delight and inform dog-lovers of all ages - new owners, established enthusiasts, and envious admirers keen to tell terriers apart - the DK Handbook of Dogs offers a quick, easy way to hone your knowledge of hounds.

This stunning visual guide explores and explains the defining eras, key moments, and outstanding people that have made history.In the same series as the New Children's Encyclopedia and DK children's encyclopedias of Science, Art, and Geography (among others), this brand new history encyclopedia will help children, parents, and educators get to grips with the events, personalities, and inventions that have changed the world. From the earliest civilizations in Mesopotamia and India to China's growth as a global power, this ebook gives you the facts about all major historical periods.Illustrated with over 1,500 photographs, artefacts, and maps, History: a children's encyclopedia is a way in to understanding the diversity of world history, from the African kingdoms that pre-dated colonialism and the cultures of the pre-Colombian Americas to the dynasties that have ruled China for thousands of years and the many empires that have come and gone over the centuries in Asia and Europe.At a time in history when we are overwhelmed by information, this encyclopedia is a trustworthy guide to the past for young readers.

Fit exercise into your busy life with short but effective stretching programmes.Do the demands of modern life leave you feeling stiff and sore? Do you struggle to find time for exercise? Stress no more: these four 15-minute programmes for beginners offer the versatility and ease of use that busy lifestyles demand. Build these 15-minute stretching routines, that you can do at home with just a mat, into your week to get leaner, more flexible, and stronger than ever before. Clear step-by-step photographs paired with easy-to-follow instructions explain exactly what to do in each move, and targeted "e;feel-it-here"e; graphics help you understand which muscles to focus on. At the end of each 15-minute programme there's an at-a-glance summary of the routine.15-Minute Stretch will inspire you to make exercise a part of your weekly routine, so you soon reap the benefits of enhanced health and fitness.