Books published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd

A colourful workbook to help children learn about multiplication and division using the Maths Mastery approach!It's time to master the world of maths with this brand new workbook developed by experts to cover all the essential skills for children in the first stages of their maths journey. Specifically designed for children aged 9-10, this maths exercise book will help your child to learn how to multiply and divide using numberswith up to four digits.Let Maths - No Problem! open your eyes to the wonderful world of numbers! So what are you waiting for? Dive straight in to discover: -Character-led learning with fun and friendly illustrations-Comprehensive and thorough coverage of key concepts-Helpful hints for extra practice-Topics include multiplication and division with 3- and 4-digit numbers, factors, prime numbers, square and cube numbersHeard of Maths Mastery but don't know where to begin? Don't worry, DK has got you covered!Maths Mastery is a transformational approach to teaching mathematics that was developed in Singapore and is now used around the world, including in thousands of schools across the UK. Children are taught multiple methods to solve maths problems, enabling them to gain a thorough and adaptable understanding of topics, making it easier for them to apply their knowledge to different scenarios. Each topic is studied in depth to develop a secure understanding of maths concepts. This leads to greater progress in maths learning, as topics are well understood and therefore don't need to be revised in great detail, meaning each new concept builds on prior learning.Based on this widely successful approach, this wonderful workbook is full of top-tips led by appealing characters who offer useful guidance to parents and children alike with the goal of making learning maths both accessible and interesting. This workbook is part of a new series developed in partnership with the award-winning educational publisher Maths - No Problem! The books encourage a deep knowledge of core maths concepts without fostering a reliance on memorisation or rote learning. In fact, Maths - No Problem! is widely used in schools in the UK and its Teacher Hub receives 4,000 daily visits on average during term time!A must-have maths book for children aged 9-10 at a Key Stage 2 level, as well as for adults who wish to become more familiar with maths taught in schools, to better support their children at home.From self-check quizzes to square numbers, this helpful workbook covers it all whilst incorporating an inclusive approach which builds self-confidence so that no child feels they 'can't do maths'.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why not explore the rest of the workbooks in our Maths - No Problem! Master Maths At Home series? Each workbook can be bought individually or as part of a collection, specifically targeted to early learners aged 9-10 at a Key Stage 2 level. Join the fun that geometry has to offer with Maths - No Problem! Geometry and Shape, Ages 9-10 (Key Stage 2) and have fun finding fractions and more with Maths - No Problem! Fractions, Decimals and Percentage, Ages 9-10 (Key Stage 2).It's as easy as 1, 2, 3!

Help Bonnie the Bear find her four cute pets in this adorable lift-the-flap pop-up book for little ones.Introducing Pop-Up Peekaboo! Pets - a wonderfully engaging and interactive pop-up book, complete with simple read-aloud text to catch your toddler's eye and shape their learning experience like never before.Bonnie the Bear is playing hide-and-seek with her cuddly pets. Where are they hiding? Babies and toddlers can lift big flaps and see four favourite pets pop up from the pages, playing peekaboo: Puppy Jojo is behind his kennel, Bunny Buttercup is in the vegetable patch, Frankie the Cat has climbed into a tree, and Hari the Hamster is in a flowerpot! Finally, Bonnie the Bear is hiding - she pops up with a special surprise for her four pets. What might it be? Lift the flap to find out!Within the pages of this beautiful board book you will find: -Five big lift-the-flaps and five fun pop-up surprises-Features adorable Bonnie the Bear and her four cute pets - a puppy, a rabbit, a cat, and a hamster-Perfect for preschool play and developing book handling skills and early literacy-Tough board book with rounded corners and safe, sturdy flaps - thoroughly safety tested for babies and toddlersThe lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up scenes will delight curious preschoolers. With the help of parents or caregivers, toddlers will have fun turning the sturdy board book pages, then lifting the flaps to find and name the familiar cute pets, and play peekaboo. Ideal for interactive preschool play, Pop-up Peekaboo! Pets will appeal to both parents and children and is certain to keep little ones entertained time and time again!Peekaboo! I see you're looking for more fun-filled adventures! Well, look no further! Pop-Up Peekaboo! is back with a complete collection of over 20 interactive books, so you can enjoy endless hours of pop-up partying. Shortlisted for the Best Preschool Reading Range in The Progressive Preschool Awards 2018, the peekaboo books truly do have something for every young reader to enjoy! Show your baby just how much you love them with Pop-Up Peekaboo! I Love You or travel to a galaxy far away in Pop-Up Peekaboo! Space. Join the peekaboo club today, your next adventure is only one pop-up away!

A colourful workbook that helps children learn addition and subtraction using the Maths Mastery approach!It's time to master the world of maths with this brand new series of workbooks developed by experts to cover all the essential skills for children in the first stages of their maths journey. Specifically designed for children aged 9-10, this maths exercise book will help your child learn to add, subtract and compare 5-digit and 6-digit numbers using a variety of methods.Let Maths - No Problem! open your eyes to the wonderful world of numbers! So what are you waiting for? Dive straight in to discover: -Character-led learning with fun and friendly illustrations-Comprehensive and thorough coverage of key concepts-Helpful hints for extra practice-Topics include numbers up to 1,000,000, rounding numbers, and different mental strategies for addition and subtractionHeard of Maths Mastery but don't know where to begin? Don't worry, DK has got you covered!Maths Mastery is a transformational approach to maths teaching developed in Singapore and now used around the world, including in thousands of schools across the UK. Children are taught multiple methods to solve maths problems, enabling them to gain a thorough and adaptable understanding of topics, making it easier for them to apply their knowledge to different scenarios. Each topic is studied in depth to develop a secure understanding of maths concepts. This leads to greater progress in maths learning, as topics are well understood and therefore don't need to be revised in great detail, meaning each new concept builds on prior learning.Based on this widely successful approach, this collection of exercise books are full of top-tips led by appealing characters who offer useful guidance to parents and children alike with the goal of making learning maths both accessible and interesting. This workbook is part of a new series developed in partnership with the award-winning educational publisher Maths - No Problem! The books encourage a deep knowledge of core maths concepts without fostering a reliance on memorisation or rote learning.In fact, Maths - No Problem! is widely used in schools in the UK and its Teacher Hub receives 4,000 daily visits on average during term time!A must-have series for children aged 9-10 at a Key Stage 2 level, as well as for adults who wish to become more familiar with maths taught in schools, to better support their children at home.From adding and subtracting with renaming, to number patterns and self-check quizzes, this workbook covers it all, incorporating an inclusive approach which builds self-confidence so that no child feels they 'can't do maths'.From solving word problems to self-check quizzes, this helpful workbook covers it all whilst incorporating an inclusive approach which builds self-confidence so that no child feels they 'can't do maths'.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why not explore the rest of the workbooks in our Maths - No Problem! Master Maths At Home series? Each workbook can be bought individually or as part of a collection, specifically targeted to learners aged 9-10 at a Key Stage 2 level. Multiply like a magician with Maths - No Problem! Multiplication and Division, Ages 9-10 (Key Stage 2) and join the geometry journey with Maths - No Problem! Geometry and Shape, Ages 9-10 (Key Stage 2).It's as easy as 1, 2, 3!

Travel back to prehistoric times with this ice-age themed installment of DK Books' new educational fiction series for children aged 7 to 9 years old.Meet the Secret Explorers - a band of brainiac kids from all around the world, here to take young readers on a series of fact-filled fictional adventures! Each with their own specialty, from outer space to dinosaurs, these young globetrotters will teach kids that learning can be fun, encouraging them to become experts in something they love. In this fun, fact-filled children's book, Tamiko the dinosaur expert and Ollie the rainforest nut travel back in time to the ice age to help reunite a baby mammoth with the rest of its herd.This epic adventure is packed with: -Fun facts and illustrations about exciting prehistoric animals-Simple and informative diagrams telling kids all they need to know about woolly mammoths-Quizzes, mission notes, and a glossary of words with definitionsWith a gripping narrative that keeps kids engaged, The Secret Explorers and the Ice Age Adventure book by SJ King is the perfect gift for children who are into all things nature. It's written for children aged 7-9 years, with lots of information about extinct animals and the Earth's climate, to give them an exciting introduction to the prehistoric world.At the end of this fictional book, you'll find "Tamiko's Mission Notes" which is a summary of all the scientific facts and discoveries made throughout the story. With fun illustrations, quizzes, and a vocabulary list, the educational value of this book is outstanding and great for a classroom read!Never miss a mission! A total of nine different books, The Secret Explorer series is both educational and imaginative, combining exciting stories with real-life facts. Embark on another space mission adventure in The Secret Explorers and the Comet Collision. Travel back in time to save a dinosaur egg from destruction in The Secret Explorers and the Jurassic Rescue. Take part in a volcano rescue in The Secret Explorers and the Smoking Volcano. Then travel to the arctic for a rescue mission in Secret Explorers and the Missing Scientist.Whatever your preferred topic, there's a mission waiting for you!

Discover the mysteries of Earth's closest neighbour in this incredible guide to the Moon. This charming book is the perfect introduction for young readers who want to learn about every aspect of the moon. The Moon features breakdowns of the Moon's formation and geography, the lunar phases, a history of NASA's Apollo missions, the Moon's effect on Earth's tides and nocturnal animals, recent scientific discoveries, and so much more!This fascinating guide introduces 7-9 year olds to the moon's past, present, and future, through stunning illustrations, photographs, and fascinating information. Packed with mind-blowing facts, this incredible book of the moon is perfect for space lovers everywhere.Explore this wonderful book about the moon, featuring:- In-depth information, backed up by space photography, probe images, illustrations, and fun diagrams- Stunning dreamy illustrations, making this title a perfect gift, as well as a solid reference book- Easy-to-digest sections, each filled with incredible facts and visuals- The entire subject of the Moon - including its formation and geography, the lunar phases, a history of NASA's Apollo missions, its effect on Earth's tides and nocturnal animals, plenty of recent scientific discoveries, and more!Boasting beautiful illustrations by artist Dawn Cooper, combined with up-to-date images from space agencies such as NASA and ESA, info panels, timelines, and diagrams, that help demystify and explain the wonder of the Moon, this is the perfect book for young readers.

Introducing an off-beat guide to maths from award-winning author and illustrator David Macaulay.Maths is all around you...if you look closely enough! From computer games to bridges, shopping malls to game shows, mathematics truly is everywhere. David Macauley's terrific troupe of curious mammoths will lead you through the basics of maths, including numbers, calculation, geometry, measurement and so much more in this highly original guide to maths for kids aged 8+. In Mammoth Maths, not only will you learn the essential principles of maths, you'll enjoy learning about them too! From start to finish, the mammoths are your guide as they seek to understand the maths! These intrepid demonstrators will go to incredible lengths to educate and entertain, as they wrestle with adding or subtracting numbers, measuring angles, creating a pie chart, solving equations, and much more.Observing and recording the mammoths' behaviour is best-selling illustrator David Macaulay. Renowned for his ability toexplain complex ideas with simple genius, Macaulay captures the oddball humour of his subject matter, making Mammoth Maths the perfect introduction to maths for young learners to love. Discover maths like you've never known it before, with: -Fun-filled illustrations show Macaulay's mammoths exploring mathematical ideas - demonstrating key mathematical principles in unusual and amusing ways.- An action-packed alternative to dry, unappealing maths textbooks.-Supporting panels contain diagrams and extra information to aid understanding.-The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a different branch of mathsThe ideal maths book for all children aged 8+ as well as for reluctant maths learners who don't think maths is for them, Mammoth Maths includes a highly original and unique approach to the subject, with over 60 topics covered in total, including numbers geometry, measurement and operations. Encompassing all-new illustrations featuring Macaulay's trademark mammoths, familiar to readers of The Way Things Work - a best-selling book of David Macaulay's, which has sold over 3 million copies worldwide!Join the maths journey today! Solving the problem is only one mammoth-ride away!

From one home-lover to the next, discover what interior design style works for you with this modern, home decor book.You have just got the keys, unpacked the boxes and officially moved into your new apartment. Or maybe you have lived in your home for a couple years, and it is in need of some extra love and care to make it into the place you always dreamt it would be. But where do you start? Should you repaint the walls or replace the floors? Are you a minimalist or a maximalist? What is missing?In this beautiful book, from the authors and creators of the award-winning blog All Up In My Space, Robyn Donaldson and Emma Hopkinson share their abundance of knowledge on interior design to help you figure out how to make your space your own. Learn about how to decorate a rental property without losing your deposit, discover how to switch things up in your home without having to change everything, and identify what type of interior design style suits you.With practical tips for things like painting and vintage shopping, and advice on where to purchase classy yet budget-conscious furniture, this book is perfect for all home-lovers. Each chapter will take you on a tour, room by room, to reveal cheaper but fabulous ways of adding your own style and flare to your home. Should you add a lick of paint, or do you need to rearrange the furniture? This captivating, and beautifully illustrated book will teach and show you exactly what home really should feel like.Whether you are an introvert or an extrovert, you live in a flat or a house, or you are on a tight budget, this book would make the perfect gift for all, and will provide you with all the tips and tricks you will need to make your space truly Instagram-able.

From creating life-saving vaccines to developing the most incredible computer games, this job guide features hundreds of careers, including trending opportunities. Do you have a passion but can't work out how to make a career out of it? Do you want to change your career but don't know where to start? Are you worried about career development? Or are you overwhelmed by so much advice you are lost in a sea of information? You're not the only one - and The Careers Handbook is here to steer you in the right direction.This indispensable guide is ideal for teenagers and newly qualified graduates. Career counsellors will also find this a trustworthy companion for helping students with their future career planning. So, whether you want to become a nurse or home decorator, a chef or cyber-security analyst (or you simply have no idea!) this book is your ultimate source. Concise and combining a user-friendly approach with a bold, graphic design, The Careers Handbook is like having your very own career coach

Join a young caterpillar's adventurous journey through life as it blossoms into a beautiful butterfly. Introducing Pop-Up Peekaboo! Butterfly, a wonderfully engaging and interactive pop-up book, complete with simple read-aloud text to catch your toddler's eye and shape their learning experience like never before.Let your child spread their wings and soar as they navigate through this perfect picture book to discover all the fascinating stages of a butterfly's life cycle, from a baby caterpillar's very first moments as it hatches from a tiny egg; to their cocooned chrysalis; until they blossom into a blooming butterfly! Encompassing fun first words and enchanting adventures, this butterfly book encourages literacy in young learners, gently introducing key terms and read-aloud rhymes within its pages of highly-interactive pop-up play! Come fly with us, and explore:-Eye-catching illustrations of beautiful butterflies -Five lift-the-flaps and interactive pop-ups revealing hidden surprises-Rhyming text and important vocabulary words to encourage early-learning Celebrate your child's curiosity with this chunky and easy-to-hold book, sure to positively influence their memory and motor skills, developing literacy and early-learning, whilst they stay thoroughly entertained, one pop-up peekaboo at a time! The ideal baby book for nursery school learning, Pop-up Peekaboo! Butterfly is certain to keep little ones fascinated and engaged time and time again!Peekaboo! I see you're looking for more fun-filled adventures! Well, look no further! Pop-Up Peekaboo! is back with a complete collection of over 20 interactive books, so you can enjoy endless hours of pop-up partying. Shortlisted for the Best Preschool Reading Range in The Progressive Preschool Awards 2018, the peekaboo books truly do have something for every young reader to enjoy! Show your baby just how much you love them with Pop-Up Peekaboo! I Love You or travel to a galaxy far away in Pop-Up Peekaboo! Space.Join the peekaboo club today, your next adventure is only one pop-up away!

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is jam-packed with treasures from around the world... Now they're leaping out of the museum and onto your sticker book pages! This is your chance to create your very own art gallery! From dancers to dragons, masks to mummies and much, much more, your Met Sticker Book will be bursting with awesome art, curated by you. Discover The Met's collection of spectacular paintings, amazing artefacts, and world-famous sculptures, and choose which gallery to display them in. Where will you hang the modern-art installations or the ancient suits of armour? Along the way, learn fun facts about artists, history, and the stories behind some of the most famous objects from across the globe. Developed in partnership with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, this is the perfect introduction to the art world for any budding art lover. © The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

A visually stunning seek-and-find museum adventure for inquisitive kids.Seven-year-old Stevie is lost in the galleries! She needs to locate a series of artworks to find her way out and back to her family. Can you help her? Follow Stevie as she explores the most exciting and intriguing galleries and exhibitions inside The Met in this beautifully illustrated seek-and-find adventure!As Stevie moves through The Met's galleries of Greek and Roman art, Ancient Egypt, and Modern and Contemporary art, learn about the rarest and most beautiful objects found in the museum's prestigious galleries. Who can you find? What will you discover?© The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Help your child learn about climate change with this fact-packed guide.From what's being done to stop pollution harming life on earth, to why rising sea levels mean maps will need to be redrawn: let your child discover all about our fragile planet and the dramatic changes that are affecting the weather, the environment and our way of life.They'll discover more browsing the dedicated Eyewitness website. Great for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about climate change.

Discover how the migration of peoples has shaped the modern world. This beautifully-illustrated book details the movement of people and cultures around the world - from the early migrations of Homo erectus out of Africa 50,000 years ago to modern refugee movements and migrations. Through striking photographs, evocative illustrations, and intimate first hand accounts, Migrations explores famous (and infamous) movements in history, from the Middle Passage and Trail of Tears to the California Gold Rush and the Windrush generation. While many traditional world histories focus on (mainly European) "exploration" and "discovery", Migrations explores the story of each continent and focuses on cultures rather than conquest. Migrations highlights the human story and the positives: what has survived, not just what was destroyed. With a foreword by award-winning historian, broadcaster, and filmmaker, David Olusoga OBE, Migrations is a history book with a fresh perspective, focusing on a topic ever more relevant in the modern world: Where did we come from? Why do people leave their homes? What brought us all together?

Relive childhood excitement and celebrate more than 30 years of He-Man, She-Ra, Skeletor and all the Masters of the Universe!By the Power of Grayskull! The war for Eternia begins again in 2021! Officially licensed by Mattel, this stunning guide is a visual celebration of Masters of the Universe's enduring legacy, including artworks, sketches, posters and merchandise from the official archives.With the continuation of He-Man's epic story, and a new CGI animated series both scheduled to release on Netflix in 2021, it's the perfect time to familiarise yourself with all the heroes, villains, amazing battles and incredible locations from your childhood. Explore the full history of the toys, minicomics, TV series and movies. Meet characters including Skeletor, Man-At-Arms, Teela, Battle Cat, Beast Man and She-Ra and track how they change through the decades, from 1982 to today. Go behind-the-scenes to discover what it took to create a franchise with phenomenal worldwide impact. There's also a sneak peak at the reboots, to find out how He-Man, one of the biggest icons of the 80s, is being restored to his former glory.© 2021 Mattel

Embark on an enchanting forest adventure! Along the way, you'll meet five cute and cuddly little monsters and their forest friends.Packed with gorgeous illustrations, fantastic pop-ups and surprise flaps, this monster board book will keep little ones entertained time and time again!Introduce your preschooler to a world of adorable monster characters to love and learn about! Inside the pages of this charming lift-the-flap children's book, you'll find:- Five friendly monsters that pop up as you turn every page - 10 surprise flaps revealing amazing animals and plants, and fun facts about nature - Lively and easy-to-read text that's perfect for reading out loud, which has many early learning benefits- Highly interactive and fun snippets of information engage young readers, building their knowledge, and fostering their love of learning and books- Bright photographs of delightful toy monsters are blended with illustrated forest scenes that bring the imaginative world of monsters to life in a natural settingSay hello to Millie the monster. She is great at building things and can make the most magnificent dens in the forest. Meet Marvin the monster as he faces his fear of the dark, learns about the moon, and discovers amazing animals that come awake at night. Follow the splish splash sounds to meet Thunder the monster. He's loud and lively and loves finding out how the rain helps the trees and flowers grow big and strong. This colourful pop-up book follows 5 lovable monsters as they show off their skills. Emphasis on their personality traits makes each monster special - just like you and me! It's the perfect way to engage young readers and teach them about friendship and acceptance. The fact-filled, read-aloud text builds knowledge of nature and vocabulary skills. Kids will love turning the pages and learning about the natural world with their new monster friends. I Love My Monster is part of a series of early learning pop-up books for preschoolers - each one about something children adore. There are more titles to explore! Discover the wonderful world of five amazing dinosaurs and find out what makes them so lovable in I Love My Dinosaur.

This fun-filled activity book will teach your little one all about the diverse world of dinosaurs, complete with activities, puzzles and more!Have you ever been dying to travel back in time to discover the world of dinosaurs, with endless questions about the world in which they lived, but somehow nobody's ever had the answers to your fascinating questions?Well, this might be the book for you!Journey into the prehistoric world and learn everything there is to know about dinosaurs with this fun and engaging activity book for kids. Jam-packed with fascinating facts, fun challenges, quizzes and puzzles, The Fact Packed Activity Book: Dinosaurs is sure to keep kids entertained time and time again. Dive deep into the pages of this incredible activity book to explore: -48 colourful, interactive spreads with simple, age-appropriate text-Engaging approach that seamlessly integrates interesting facts about dinosaurs, with plenty of interactive activities-Balance of text and activities on each page make it apt for reluctant readers/learners-Promotes interactive learning-Bright and eye-catching illustrations and photographyA must-have volume for inquisitive and fact-loving kids with a niche for knowledge, The Fact-Packed Activity Book: Dinosaurs combines interesting facts about the prehistoric world of dinosaurs with entertaining activities that encourage children to have fun as they learn. In fact, a recent study suggests that children's activity books help them to develop their reading ability, as well as their literacy and critical thinking! Puzzling out the different steps through each activity naturally improves their comprehension skills whilst they enjoy endless fun along the way! Learn the difference between the Brachiosaurus and the Stegosaurus, discover whether the Iguanodon or the Utahraptor would win in a battle, and so much more! Step back in time into the wonderful world of dinosaurs, with this all-encompassing fact and activity book ideal for 5-9 year olds. Learning has never been more fun!At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? If you like The Fact Packed Activity Book: Dinosaurs then why not try The Fact Packed Activity Book: Human Body to hone in on your knowledge of a handful of human body related questions!

This fun-filled activity book will teach you all about the human body complete with activities, puzzles and more!Have you ever been dying to know exactly how your body works, but somehow nobody's ever had the answers to your fascinating questions? Well, this might be the book for you!Learn the answers to a handful of human body related questions, such as: "How many bones are inside my body? Why do we need blood vessels? Or even why do I like the taste of broccoli but my friend doesn't? Plus so many more intriguing questions that you hadn't even thought of are revealed in this fascinating book!Jam-packed with fascinating facts, fun challenges, quizzes and puzzles, The Fact Packed Activity Book: Human Body is sure to keep kids entertained time and time again. Dive deep into the pages of this incredible activity book to explore: -48 colourful, interactive spreads with simple, age-appropriate text supports lower KS2 curriculum, with loads of hands-on anatomy-based activities for 5-9-year-olds -Engaging approach that seamlessly integrates interesting facts about the human body, with plenty of interactive activities-Balance of text and activities on each page make it apt for reluctant readers/learners-Promotes interactive learning-Bright and eye-catching illustrations and photographyA must-have volume for inquisitive and fact-loving kids with a niche for knowledge, The Fact-Packed Activity Book: Human Body combines interesting facts about the human body with entertaining activities that encourage children to have fun as they learn. In fact, a recent study suggests that children's activity books help them to develop their reading ability, as well as their literacy and critical thinking! Puzzling out the different steps through each activity naturally improves their comprehension skills whilst they enjoy endless fun along the way! Reveal the science behind the human body, with this all-encompassing fact and activity book ideal for 5-9 year olds. Learning has never been more fun!At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? If you like The Fact Packed Activity Book: Human Body then why not try The Fact Packed Activity Book: Dinosaurs to travel back in time and discover the diverse world of dinosaurs!

13.8 billion years of human and cosmic history summarised in one big book. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So with this brand-new history book, you can easily discover how we got to where we are within the context of our Universe. Prepare to take a journey back in time to the very beginning, from the Big Bang forming our Universe, to the dawn of time, stretching across to the present day, and explore the ways in which a series of major events has changed the nature and course of life on the planet we call home. So prepare to dive deep into the past with this all-encompassing history book, which promises:-Unique graphics and artworks -Evidence spreads unpick aspects of different objects to explain how we know what we know-Big ideas spreads and timelines explore connections between key events-Optional 64-page reference section: Timelines of world historyWith each page jam-packed with fantastic facts and extraordinary pictures, Big History brings together an incredible range of perspectives, by using multiple disciplines to examine 13.8 billion years of history and thus bringing to life the entire history of the world! Celebrate your curiosity as you explore a plethora of different subject areas, from astronomy to animal life, ocean floors to icy cores, early humans, the age of empires, climate change and more, this all-encompassing history fact book truly does have something for everyone to love. A must-have volume for history enthusiasts who want to see the past come to life, and doubling up as an ideal read for kids aged 12+ and adults alike with an interest in cosmic and human history. Students and educators looking for an inspiring window into history will no doubt love this historical encyclopaedia, whereby the people and places of the past will be brought back to life before your very eyes in this riveting read. Encompassing a foreword by Professor David Christian, whose Big History TED talk has had over 12 million views, and aligned with Bill Gates' online Big History Project, it's no wonder this extraordinary book is a global success, with 158,000 copies sold worldwide!DK is ready to take you on an inspiring journey into the past and beyond. Are you coming with us?

The practical guide that gives you the skills to succeed at presentingDK's Essential Managers series contains the know-how you need to be a more effective manager and hone your management style.Find out how to improve your presenting skills by learning how to prepare properly, capture attention, speak confidently and deliver your message. You'll discover how to structure your presentation, engage with your audience and make an impact. In a slim, portable format Essential Managers gives you a practical 'how-to' approach with step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists and 'ask yourself' features showing you how to focus your energy, manage change and make an impact.If you are keen to brush up on or enhance your presenting skills, this is the guide for you.

The practical guide that gives you the skills to succeed at effective communicationDK's Essential Managers series contains the know-how you need to be a more effective manager and hone your management style.Find out how to improve your communication skills by learning to understand your audience, communicate strategically and discover which delivery approach is right for you. You'll develop confidence, learn to listen effectively and give and receive feedback. In a slim, portable format Essential Managers gives you a practical 'how-to' approach with step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists and 'ask yourself' features showing you how to focus your energy, manage change and make an impact.If you are keen to brush up on or enhance your communication skills, this is the guide for you.

Meet five of the cutest kittens and their furry friends, and find out what makes each of them so special. In this charming book filled with beautiful illustrations and fun facts, little ones meet gorgeous pop-up kittens and lift flaps to discover the cutest surprises. With five pop-up kitties to meet, and lots more kittens to find along the way, little cat lovers can play peekaboo whilst also learning what kittens like to do and how to take care of them. Whether out in the garden or playing indoors, these little kittens get up to plenty of mischief. Join them as they chase wool, climb up shelves, gobble food, and eventually snuggle up in bed. Kids will love turning the sturdy pages, and simple, playful text means they can read along too. Discover the mess and mischief of these adorable kittens in this perfect little gift book.

See the world through Faith Ringgold's eyes and be inspired to produce your own masterpieces.Have you ever wondered exactly what your favourite artists were looking at to make them sculpt, sew, or paint the way they did? In this book, created in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, meet inspiring American artist and activist Faith Ringgold. Step into her life and learn what led her to mix different media and craft powerful stories into quilts. Travel with her to the places that influenced her and see the causes she fought for. In this charming illustrated series, follow the artists' stories and find intriguing facts about their environments and key masterpieces. Then see what you can see and make your own art. Take a closer look at landscapes with Georgia O'Keeffe, or yourself, with Vincent van Gogh. Try printmaking at home with Hokusai. Every book in this series is one to treasure - perfect for budding young artists to explore exhibitions with, then continue their own artistic journeys. © The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Fit exercise into your busy life with short but effective programmes for the back.Does the daily grind take a toll on your back? Do you struggle to find time for exercise? Stress no more: these four 15-minute programmes for beginners offer the flexibility and ease of use that busy lifestyles demand. At home, with just a mat, you can strengthen your core and back muscles and banish aches and pains by regularly practising these 15-minute routines. Clear step-by-step photographs paired with easy-to-follow instructions explain exactly what to do in each exercise, and how to move safely and protect your back. At the end of each 15-minute programme there's an at-a-glance summary of the routine.15-Minute Better Back will inspire you to make these simple exercises part of your weekly routine, so you can soon remedy any back issues once and for all.