Bøker av DK

Learn all about one of the most unique places on the planet, the Galápagos islands, in this beautifully illustrated children's book.This is the ultimate book about the Galápagos for kids, covering the formation of the islands, the fascinating animals that live there, the evolutionary traits of the flora, the diverse climates, the brilliant conservation efforts and much more!This beautifully illustrated and photographic book provides a fascinating tour of the flora, fauna, and geology of the Galapágos islands. Children can learn about the unique and incredible wildlife, volcanoes, climate and Darwin's theory of evolution from his visit to the Galápagos. This educational book for children aged 7-11 features:- Pages on geology, evolution, flora and fauna - everything that makes the Galápagos islands incredible and unique- Educational content surrounding the Galapagos islands' conservation efforts, endemic species, incredible animals, evolution, geology, migration and much more- Beautiful and unique illustrations paired with expert-written textThe Galapágos islands is one of the most stunning, biologically diverse, nature-rich places on Earth - and this book covers everything that makes them one of the most unique places on the planet.

Meet the World's Mightiest Super Hero Team: The Avengers!This comprehensive guide to the characters of Earth's mightiest Super Hero team features in-depth profiles on every Avenger - their powers, their allies, their key storylines, and their foes. Features fan-favourites including Iron-Man, Spider-Man, Hulk, Black Widow, Captain America, Thor, Black Panther and Captain Marvel.These are Marvel's mighty Avengers. 2021 MARVEL

Be warned: everything is not as it seems. From moving pictures to spectacular pop-ups and a 3D sculpture that follows you around the room, this title deals with perception. It features 50 incredible optical illusions covering impossible objects, distortions, ambiguities, illusions of brightness and more.

The definitive visual history of the automobileThe Car Book stylishly shows you everything you might want to know about the history of the automobile. With stunning visual images and over 2,000 cars featured, the evolution of the car is tracked from decade to decade and across international borders, from India's Ambassador to Italy's Alfa Romeo.Ever wondered how Porsche and Chevrolet became household names? Discover the stories behind the men and the machines that created the most famous marques and take a virtual tour of the anatomy of iconic cars from each era.If you love cars, then you'll love this - The Car Book is simply a must-have title for all car enthusiasts.

Learn to speak German in just three months with this practical and comprehensive self-study language course.Whether you're a complete beginner or wanting to refresh your knowledge, Hugo: German in Three Months will have you speaking German fluently in just 12 weeks. With a fresh new look and an accompanying audio app, the latest edition of this classic self-study course provides all the resources needed to speak, read, and write in German.The 12 weekly chapters contain lessons on the key grammatical structures and present a range of useful vocabulary, along with exercises to reinforce your learning. The essentials of German grammar are clearly explained and tested in conversational exercises, giving you the authentic feel of the language. In addition to a written "e;imitated pronunciation"e; guide, which replaces German sounds with English syllables you're already familiar with, the new audio app also allows you to perfect your pronunciation - at home or on the go.Whether you're learning German for work, a future holiday, or because you're interested in languages, this course is the perfect place to start. Learning German has never been so easy!

PLEASE NOTE - this is a replica of the print book and you will need a pen and paper to complete the exercises.Your first 1,000 Italian words - five words a day.Over the course of a year, Italian for Everyone Junior: 5 Words a Day teaches new vocabulary to children who are starting to learn Italian. Each week, 20 new words are presented over four days, and on the fifth day, the child can practise the vocabulary they have just learned.A mix of nouns and verbs are taught through fun illustrations and engaging scenes, with each new word clearly labelled. Italian for Everyone Junior: 5 Words a Day first encourages the child to copy out the words before covering them with the flaps on the jacket and testing their new knowledge. Accompanying audio means that children are also able to practise their Italian pronunciation as many times as they want.With over 1,000 Italian words, this colourful, clear, and comprehensive workbook will lay the foundations for your child's journey in learning and understanding Italian, at school or at home.

PLEASE NOTE - this is a replica of the print book and you will need a pen and paper to complete the exercises.Your first 1,000 French words - five words a day.Over the course of a year, French for Everyone Junior: 5 Words a Day teaches new vocabulary to children who are starting to learn French. Each week, 20 new words are presented over four days, and on the fifth day, the child can practise the vocabulary they have just learned.A mix of nouns and verbs are taught through fun illustrations and engaging scenes, with each new word clearly labelled. French for Everyone Junior: 5 Words a Day first encourages the child to copy out the words before covering them with the flaps on the jacket and testing their new knowledge. Accompanying audio means that children are also able to practise their French pronunciation as many times as they want.With over 1,000 French words, this colourful, clear, and comprehensive workbook will lay the foundations for your child's journey in learning and understanding French, at school or at home.

An invaluable, user-friendly guide to discovering and navigating the night sky every monthThe Night Sky Month by Month in ebook format offers directions for observing stars and constellations in both the northern and southern hemispheres at any time of the year. Positions of stars and planet locations for each month are included, plus get tips on what equipment to use and how. Packed with specially-commissioned artworks and photography with illustrated overviews introducing each month with a guide to the main attractions, such as bright stars and prominent constellations, this will inspire both beginners to star-gazing as well as amateur astronomers.

Explore the miracles of the microscopic world.Find out all about the unique and beautiful kingdoms of life at a microscopic scale and how every organism meets the challenges of survival no matter its size. The perfect book for people who enjoy photography, nature, and biology.Inside the pages of this exciting nature book, you'll find: - Microscopic life-forms (often neglected), and their larger life-forms in extreme close-ups, revealing details such as nerve cells and hair follicles - Artworks support the beautiful images, providing a deeper insight into structure and function and building a picture of how living organisms work at a microscopic level - Comprehensive coverage of the natural world, including all the main groups of living things- Explores overlooked groups that have a huge role in the natural world: insects, which make up 80 percent of the world's animal species; and bacteria - of which there are more in a human mouth than there are people in the world- The book is organised according to the main functions of life: movement, reproduction, energy and feeding, sensing the surroundings, defence, etc. - Foreword for the book written by Chris PackhamExplore the inhabitants of an invisible world in incredible detail with this book which contains macro photography and spectacular microscope imagery. You'll have so much information about the hidden world of intricate structures beyond the naked eye. From the tiniest spiders and insects to even microscopic creatures such as bacteria and viruses, this book contains it all!See the beauty of a pollen grain, a butterfly egg, the spore of a fungus, and a human's nerve cell in extreme close up. The amazing imagery in Micro Life contains focus-stacked macro photographs and micrographs (microscope images), including scanning electron micrographs. Illustrations in this book explain the science - from the workings of an insect's eye to how a plant "breathes" through its leaves. Micro Life is an unexpectedly breathtaking look at the natural world. Find out how life works and how organisms solve the fundamental problems of movement, reproduction, energy, communication, and defence. Suitable for all the family, this stunning book makes a wonderful gift for those interested in photography, nature or biology.

From probability to statistics and from algebra to geometry, this e-guide makes complex topics easy to grasp at a glance. Perfect support for coursework, homework, and exam revision.Each topic on the Maths curriculum is broken down into bitesize chunks, to make it simple to understand and accessible for all students. There are colourful diagrams and graphs to make each concept crystal clear and bring maths into focus for visual learners and even the most reluctant mathematicians. Information panels explore certain topics in greater detail, from calculations worked through step-by-step to stories about maths in the real world. For revision, there are practice questions to test your understanding and handy "e;Key facts"e; boxes that provide bullet points that you can easily memorize.With clear, concise coverage of all the core maths topics, Super Simple Maths is an accessible e-guide to maths for students aged 11 to 16, making studying for exams the easiest it's ever been.

Discover everything you need to know to turn your big idea into a thriving business with this uniquely visual guide. Combining clear, jargon-free language and bold, explanatory illustrations, How to Start Your Own Business shows you how to develop your ideas into a profitable venture, taking you step by step through everything from business plans to branding. Packed with practical, authoritative advice and graphics that demystify complex topics, such as securing investors, establishing an online presence, and recruiting and managing staff, this ebook gives you all the tools you need to understand how a modern start-up works, and create your own.Much more than a standard business-management or self-help book, How to Start Your Own Business shows you what other titles only tell you, combining solid reference with no-nonsense advice. It is the perfect primer for anyone with entrepreneurial aspirations, and essential reading for those who simply want to learn more about the world of business and management.

Explore the wonders of history, space, the natural world and more with Picturepedia. it's a mini-encyclopedia for kids on every page!From astonishing insects and outer-space to musical instruments and fascinating animals, Picturepedia explains every topic under (and including) the Sun. Uncover the secrets of prehistoric life using photographs, explore the human body through graphics and discover galleries of musical instruments in Picturepedia. Ideal for homework, projects or young curious minds, Picturepedia is a must-have encyclopedia for kids.

Typography, graphics and punchy factoids get across the important ideas, developments and human stories of physics. Features insightful quotes from Archimedes, Galileo, Newton, Einstein and Stephen Hawking.

A world of wizards, witches and magic awaits!Meet all your favourite LEGO Harry Potter minifigures and discover the secrets hidden within Hogwarts Castle. Relive memorable movie moments, including exciting Quidditch matches and spooky adventures in the Forbidden Forest.Bring a little magic into your life with this essential companion to everything LEGO Harry Potter. HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are & (TM) Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights JKR. (s19). 2019 The LEGO Group.

A space-themed addition to the "Pop-Up Peekaboo!" series, celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the moon landing.

How does the brain remember faces? What makes us choose one decision over another? Where does language come from? Can we really measure intelligence?DK's The Little Book of Psychology answers all these questions and provides an insight into this fascinating field of science. Whether you are a student, an expert, a novice, or have a general interest in the human mind, this portable guide is the perfect choice to start exploring and understanding psychology.From cognitive to behavioural psychology, this stimulating guide covers all major schools in the field. It includes doctrines and quotes from major thinkers including Sigmund Freud, Noam Chomsky, and Kurt Lewin. Small biography boxes provide brief biographical details of all the thinkers. With the use of powerful and witty illustrations and easy and jargon-free explanations, The Little Book of Psychology demystifies hard-to-grasp concepts and shows how these ideas have shaped our knowledge of the human mind.