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Discover the world of dinosaurs in this essential e-guide to the prehistoric world. Learn about more than 150 prehistoric animals, including the sea-dwelling Plesiosaurus, the flying Pterodactylus, and the fierce Allosaurus. Creature profiles fill you in on those fascinating details needed to impress, such as which dinosaur has the thickest skull, who was the brainiest, and which dinosaur had more than 1,500 teeth. Find out how dinosaur fossils are formed and get to grips with the greatest prehistoric discoveries ever made. Giving you fast facts at your fingertips, Pocket Eyewitness Dinosaurs makes learning about dinosaurs fun. With bite-sized chunks of information and eye-catching CGI images you can see what the dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures looked like and how they behaved when they ruled the Earth.Includes amazing encyclopedic stats, stunning images for each dinosaur profile, and fun facts for kids, Pocket Eyewitness Dinosaurs will tell you everything you need to know about the prehistoric world in this e-guide.

Our children have the energy, capacity, and passion to create and nurture a global culture in which inclusion, acceptance, respect, and participation are the core values that underpin a human being's every interaction. As parents and carers, our job is to help our children take their first steps along that path.Raising truly globally-minded, and socially conscious children happens at home and in the community. Children can be inspired, equipped, and mobilized to make a difference in the world. By encouraging values such as responsible and kind use of social media, respect, open-mindedness, empathy, a sense of community, parents can help to shape a new generation of emotionally intelligent, outward-looking, politically ethical world citizens.Relevant to parents of children of all ages - from toddlers to teens - the audiobook gives practical advice on how to talk to your children, the vocabulary to use, and activities and projects you can undertake with your children, from planting a tree to keeping a gratitude diary to cooking-themed cuisines. And you'll find out how to model global citizenship through your own day-to-day actions. 2021 Dorling Kindersley Ltd 2021 DK Audio

Master key carpentry skills, from simple joinery techniques to fine woodworking. Includes clear, step-by-step instructions and photographs, this introduction for beginners starts with outlining safety and common equipment before leading on to basic woodworking techniques and more than 20 different types of wood joints, finishing, woodturning, and furniture restoration.Discover how to get the best out of your woodworking tools by learning how to use and maintain them; find out how to prepare the wood, and follow different construction methods and techniques. Then put your skills into practice with eight projects to make at home, including a mirror frame, a laundry hamper, and a bookcase, that are complete with detailed plans and instructions. Woodwork Step by Step is the illustrated woodworking course you need to master your carpentry skills.

Dig into eco-gardening and cultivate your green thumb.Discover how to care for the planet while you care for your garden. This is your no-fuss guide to planet-friendly gardening.Do you want a beautiful and productive garden that won't cost the earth but don't know where to start? This wildlife gardening book for beginners will introduce you to all aspects of sustainable gardening. It includes a wide selection of recommended plants including trees, climbers, and wildflowers, to help encourage local biodiversity in your garden.Whether you're growing in pots on your patio or have a fully-fledged garden, this organic gardening e-book explores everything you need to know to create your own eco-garden. Discover how to minimise garden waste and make soil-building compost. Learn how to do your bit to reduce your carbon footprint and make a positive contribution to slowing down climate change. You don't have to be a horticulture expert to get started, this indispensable e-book will take you through every single step! It includes: - Tips on how to turn your outdoor space into a refuge for local wildlife - Packed with practical, jargon-free know-how and simple gardening techniques- Easy-to-follow format to help grow your gardening knowledgeLet It Grow!Gorgeous, full-colour photography provides plenty of inspiration and environmentally-friendly ideas. Expert tips and step-by-step instructions on every page guide you on how to be more sustainable and why it's important. Grow Eco Gardening covers everything you need to work in harmony with nature. It's the perfect book for beginner gardeners who want to do their bit for the climate.Complete the Series:Make your green-fingered dreams a reality with the Grow series from DK. Learn how to brighten up even the trickiest areas in Grow Containers, or discover how to prune your garden in Grow Pruning & Training. Alternatively, there are more titles to explore such as Grow Easy Veg and Grow Houseplants.

Discover how to grow it yourself! Growing your own vegetables is a rewarding venture that's both affordable and delicious, but a novice gardener might not know where to begin. This is your no-fuss guide to vegetable gardening.Do you want to learn how to start and sustain your own vegetable garden throughout the year? This vegetable gardening book for beginners will help you choose and care for more than 40 different varieties, all specially selected for successful growing. From vegetable garden must-haves to less-common crops like edamame beans, this is a one-stop guide to growing vegetables that are easy to grow! Discover detailed information on how to sow, plant, feed, water, protect and harvest your vegetables.You don't have to be a horticulture expert to get started, this indispensable e-book will take you through every single step! It includes: - Tips on how to care for more than 40 different vegetable varieties- Packed with practical, jargon-free know-how and simple gardening techniques- Easy-to-follow format to help grow your gardening knowledgeLet It Grow!Gorgeous, full-colour photography provides plenty of inspiration and ideas for your patch! Expert tips and step-by-step instructions on every page help make sure that you care for your vegetables in the right way in order for them to grow. Grow Easy Veg covers everything you need to know about growing herbs and vegetables, while expert tips help you troubleshoot as you go. It's the perfect book for first-time gardeners!Complete the Series:Make your green-fingered dreams a reality with the Grow series from DK. Learn how to brighten up even the trickiest areas in Grow Containers, or discover how to garden more sustainably in Grow Eco-Gardening. Alternatively, there are more titles to explore such as Grow Pruning & Training and Grow Houseplants.

Discover everything you need to know to grow your garden in containers. Even if you only have a balcony or small patio, you can grow more than you ever thought possible in pots, wall planters and hanging baskets! This is your no-fuss guide to container gardening.Are you interested in making your outdoor space greener but don't know where to start? This urban gardening guide for beginners will help you choose and care for more than 80 different plant varieties, all specially chosen for their ability to thrive in containers. Discover the quickest way to bring nature into your home all year round! From suntraps to shady corners, this easy gardening guide will show you how to brighten up even the trickiest areas with beautiful plants. You don't have to be a horticulture expert to get started, this indispensable e-book will take you through every single step! It includes: - Tips on how to care for more than 80 different container plant varieties- Packed with practical, jargon-free know-how and simple gardening techniques- Easy-to-follow format to help grow your gardening knowledgeLet It Grow!Gorgeous, full-colour photography provides plenty of inspiration and styling ideas! Expert tips and step-by-step instructions on every page help make sure that you care for your plants in the right way for them to flourish.Grow Containers shows you how to leverage every square inch of your gardening space. It's perfect for first-time gardeners, especially renters and small homeowners with paved-over gardens.Complete the Series:Make your green-fingered dreams a reality with the Grow series from DK. Learn how to sow, grow and harvest vegetables successfully in Grow Easy Veg, or discover how to garden more sustainably in Grow Eco-Gardening. Alternatively, there are more titles to explore such as Grow Pruning & Training and Grow Houseplants.

What happens after you flush the toilet? Discover the amazing hidden world of underground pipes and smelly sewers in this fascinating illustrated children's ebook. Everyone has wondered exactly what happens to their poo after it is flushed down the toilet. It disappears as if by magic - but there's a lot more going on than meets the eye! This ebook takes young readers through each stage of the sewage system, from the Sewer Flushers who unclog sewers to keep everything moving, to how dirty water is cleaned at the treatment plant. Furthermore, learn how sludge made from our poo can be recycled in many different ways - even generating electricity that powers your television! Brilliantly illustrated by acclaimed architect and illustrator Jo Lindley, this book is a must-have for kids, families, and educators interested in re-use and recycling. So journey deep underground to discover the life of poo - just don't forget to hold your nose!

If you can't stand the heat, get into the kitchen! This cookbook helps children learn about making food by themselves - a skill that will last them a lifetime. The recipes in this "e;no-cook"e; cookbook will help children to gain independence in the kitchen and understand how to make healthy, yet very tasty meals with simple ingredients and no heat.The No-Cook Cookbook is a photographic cookbook with recipes that kids can make all by themselves. No cooking means that kids can use this recipe ebook to learn the basic skills needed to be successful in the kitchen by themselves. This ebook teaches children how to use tools such as a grater, sharp knife, peeler, and zester safely, and will explain kitchen safety rules. Kids will also find out how to grow their own herbs and vegetables at home, and then use these to prepare delicious meals. Helping young food lovers turn into budding chefs!

Meet Leonard the clueless shrew in this hilarious story about getting lost in the jungle.It's moving day for the Shrew family, so Mrs Shrew has asked them to all hold on to each other's tails tightly so that nobody gets lost! They set off in a long line, but wait, where's little Leonard? This picture book will have you on the edge of your seat as you follow Leonard, who manages to grab on to anything and everything that isn't a shrew tail! Narrowly avoiding catastrophe at every turn, from angry baboons to snapping crocodiles, will Leonard make it safely to the end of their journey?

Let your child's imagination run wild in this wonderfully busy, search-and-find ebook - follow fun characters, spot and count things, and have an entertaining, I-spy adventure! From an exciting town to a sunny beach, a beautiful park to a colourful toyshop, little ones visit their best-loved places, search through the busy scenes, then point to and name all sorts of delightful things, building their vocabulary. They follow entertaining characters like the little girl and her mum buying things for a birthday party, the young boy out and about with his grandparents, and playful Patch, the mischievous pup. They count scampering squirrels, fluttery butterflies, flying birds, and more. Plus there are favourite toys and fabulous treats to find, and a cool cat is hiding somewhere in each scene! 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, things to find that are certain colours or patterns, and open-ended prompts to encourage observation, exploration, and conversation. And at the end of the ebook, little ones can play a fun "e;Look back and find..."e; game. With so many favourite things to talk about, and characters to follow from page to page, children can use their imaginations to tell their own story. Perhaps they will continue the story even after they have finished the ebook!

The clearest, most visual e-guide to space and the Universe for complete beginners to astronomy. Have you ever asked yourself how big the Universe is, how far it is to the nearest star, or what came before the Big Bang? Then this is the book for you. How Space Works shows you the different types of object in the Universe (so you'll know your pulsars from your quasars) and introduces you to some of the strangest and most wonderful things known to science, including dark matter particles and ancient white dwarf stars that are almost as old as the Universe itself. The ebook starts with an explanation of our view of the Universe from Earth, then takes a tour of the Solar System, the stars and galaxies, and the furthest reaches of space. The last chapter looks at the technology we use to explore the Universe, from the International Space Station to Mars rovers and the new and revolutionary reusable rockets.Illustrated with bold graphics and step-by-step artworks - and peppered with bite-sized factoids and question-and- answer features - this is the perfect introduction to astronomy and space exploration.

This ebook is the perfect introduction to the subject of economics and economic ideas through history.From the earliest forms of currency to the Industrial Revolution, and from the birth of the stock market to free-market capitalism and globalized trade, The Little Book of Economics brings economic theory and the work of key economists to life. Journeying through centuries of economic thought, it is the perfect e-guide to the subject.Includes infographics and flowcharts that explain complex concepts clearly and simply, The Little Book of Economics offers you a combination of clear text and hard-working infographics in a portable format that is perfect for reading on the go.

Everyone loves baby animals and this ebook is a must for fans of adorable farm animals. In this series of three elegant books, baby animals are shown in beautiful, crisp photography through their early lives - from helpless newborns to confident, curious creatures on the cusp of adulthood. See how young animals grow and change in the first weeks and months of their lives with this series of three engaging animal books for young nature lovers. Meet a little lamb, a playful piglet, and a delightful duckling and watch how they grow. A series of clear photographs show the same animal at several different stages in its early life. See how a duckling's feathers turn from yellow to white and how hungry little piglets feed. This book is a delight to read aloud to preschool children or young readers to pick up themselves.

Visit Bob and Ginger the guinea pigs in their garden and learn how they grow delicious fruits and vegetables in this colourful picture ebook. Bob and Ginger the guinea pigs plant delicious fruit and vegetables in their garden, enough to last them through the year. They love to nibble on lettuce, radishes, peppers, peas, pumpkins, apples, and watermelon. Follow Bob and Ginger as they clear the garden of weeds, make compost to help their plants grow big, plant seeds, and finally harvest their crops, ready to make delicious treats like apple pie...Cheerful illustrations and sweet text by Kate Sheehy bring a rainbow of fruit and vegetables to life, from vibrant red strawberries to glossy green spinach. Children will love following Bob and Ginger as the adorable guinea pigs discover the ups and downs of gardening. After planting their crops, everything seems to be going well until the guinea pigs discover slimy slugs munching on their vegetables, and pesky pigeons diving for their strawberries! Will Bob and Ginger ever get the chance to eat their lovely fruit and veg?

Perfect for story time with little ones, this first ebook introduces babies and toddlers to the holy month of Ramadan.From the first sight of the crescent moon in the sky, colourful lanterns and sparkly lights, beautiful henna designs, and favourite Ramadan sweets, to prayers at the mosque, family meals and deliciously sweet dates after a day of fasting, and gifts to give and receive, all the elements of this wonderful Islamic celebration of the holy month are included. This classic first picture ebook for babies and toddlers has simple language and engaging, real life photos that bring the warmth and celebrations of Ramadan to life.The ebook is clear and easy for babies and toddlers to follow, with one main image per page they can focus on, and the short text is enjoyable to read aloud and share with young children. Specially made for little hands, this hard-wearing board book has a soft padded cover and safe rounded corners and little ones will love looking and pointing at the pictures as they learn about this special Islamic holiday. Babies and toddlers will soon be turning the pages themselves, naming objects, joining in with the text, and learning all about the important time of Ramadan.

Understanding philosophy has never been easier.Combining bold, elegant graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Philosophy is the perfect introduction to the subject for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge. Artfully simple, it covers more than 90 key philosophical ideas, organized by major philosophical themes - metaphysics and epistemology, analytic and continental philosophy, the philosophy of mind, ethics, political philosophy, and logic.Each pared-back entry explains a core philosophical concept more clearly than ever before, demystifying the groundbreaking theories of famous thinkers - from Plato's ideal forms to Kant's categorical imperative and Nietzsche's bermensch to Wittgenstein's private language argument. The essential ideas of the major philosophical schools and traditions, such as empiricism, rationalism, materialism, and dualism, can be grasped in seconds.Whether you are studying philosophy at school or college, or simply want a jargon-free overview of the subject, this indispensable e-guide includes everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily.

Discovering quantum physics has never been easier.Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Quantum Physics is an essential introduction to the subject for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge. It is a perfect beginner's e-guide to the strange and fascinating world of subatomic physics that at times seems to conflict with common sense. Covering more than 100 key ideas from the basics of quantum mechanics to the uncertainty principle and quantum tunnelling, it is divided into pared-back, single- or double-page entries that explain concepts simply and visually. Assuming no previous knowledge of physics, Simply Quantum Physics demystifies some of the most groundbreaking ideas in modern science and introduces the work of some of the most famous physicists of the 20th and 21st centuries, including Albert Einstein, Neils Bohr, Erwin Schr dinger, and Richard Feynman. Whether you are studying physics at school or college, or simply want a jargon-free overview of the subject, this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily.

A unique visual e-guide to more than 90 bible characters from the Old and New Testaments, from Adam and Eve to Jesus and the Apostles. Includes profiles of leaders, prophets, and apostles, Bible Characters Visual Encyclopedia tells their stories and explains their teachings simply and clearly. Stories are beautifully illustrated and supported with key quotes and historical context. Spreads focusing on particular biblical events highlight a character's role - making this the perfect study companion. Bible Characters Visual Encyclopedia is the ultimate e-guide for young readers to the key characters in one of the most important books ever written.

A favourite language aid of millions of travellers, this phrase ebook by DK contains all the key words and phrases that you may need in everyday situations.Go beyond just saying Hola (hello) and Adi s (goodbye) and converse with ease with the locals on your next trip to Spain. Each chapter in DK's Eyewitness Spanish Phrase Book covers a different theme to provide essential language skills in every kind of situation. The sentences are divided into short phrases to help readers understand the language better and build a variety of sentences as needed. The vocabulary listed is illustrated to aid learners in remembering. The "e;You may hear"e; box lists some common questions you are likely to hear in different situations in Spain. You can also look up common words in the 2,000-word two-way dictionary at the end of the ebook or use the menu e-guide containing more than 500 food terms to order your meal in Spanish.Along with a pronunciation guide, DK's Eyewitness Spanish Phrase Book also gives you access to an audio app that has more than 1,300 essential Spanish words and phrases, spoken by native speakers.

This phrase ebook is the ultimate guide to get you talking in the local language on your next trip to Italy. A favourite language aid of millions of travellers, this phrase ebook by DK contains all the key words and phrases that you will need. Each chapter in Eyewitness Italian Phrase Book covers a different theme to provide essential language skills in every kind of situation. The sentences are divided into short phrases to help readers understand the language better and build a variety of sentences as needed. The vocabulary listed is illustrated to aid learners in remembering new words. The "e;You may hear"e; box lists some common questions you are likely to hear in different situations in Italy. You can also look up common words in the 2,000-word two-way dictionary at the end of the ebook, or use the menu guide containing more than 500 food terms to order your meal in perfect Italian.Along with a pronunciation e-guide, DK's Eyewitness Italian Phrase Book also gives you access to an audio app that has more than 1,300 essential Italian words and phrases, spoken by native speakers.

Having aided millions of travellers on their journeys, DK's iconic Eyewitness Phrase Book series is back and better than ever. The perfect language survival e-guide for everyday situations, Eyewitness Phrase Book: German provides all the key words and phrases you need. Word lists and stunning photographs make learning basic German phrases easier than ever before, and every guide includes a menu guide and two-way dictionary to ensure you're always covered. The brand new audio app allows you to hear many key words spoken aloud by native speakers, making pronunciation simple. Every word is accompanied by a written pronunciation guide to keep your communications smooth and simple as you travel. Previous Print Edition ISBN 9780751369892

Having aided millions of travellers on their journeys, DK's iconic Eyewitness Phrase Book series is back and better than ever.The perfect language survival e-guide for everyday situations, Eyewitness Phrase Book: French provides all the key words and phrases you need. Word lists and stunning photographs make learning basic French phrases easier than ever before, and every e-guide includes a menu e-guide and two-way dictionary to ensure you're always covered. The brand new audio app allows you to hear many key words spoken aloud by native speakers, making pronunciation simple. Every word is accompanied by a written pronunciation guide to keep your communications smooth and simple as you travel. Previous print edition ISBN 9780751369861

See how snowflakes and lightning storms form and learn the real effects of climate change in this kids ebook about weather.At a time when extreme weather is becoming more and more common, get clued up on the science behind it and the ways in which it's changing. Learn about all kinds of weather and marvel at how powerful it can be. Discover what the weather was like when the Earth was born and what it could be like in the future. Find out how weather is predicted and the inventions that harness its power.This eco-focussed ebook includes facts and illustrations showing how weather forms, the ways in which it changes over time, and how we can use its power.

Perfect for story time with little ones, this first ebook introduces babies and toddlers to Easter traditions and celebrations.From adorable lambs and chicks, egg painting, a fun-filled Easter egg hunt, and an Easter parade, to church hymns, and a special Easter meal with family and friends, all the elements of this wonderful Christian celebration of Jesus' resurrection are included. This classic first picture ebook for babies and toddlers has simple language and engaging, real life photos that bring the warmth and celebrations of Easter to life.The ebook is clear and easy for babies and toddlers to follow, with one main image per page they can focus on, and the short text is enjoyable to read aloud and share with young children. Specially made for little hands, this hard-wearing board book has a soft padded cover and safe rounded corners. Babies and toddlers will soon be turning the pages themselves, naming objects, joining in with the text, and learning all about the magical time of Easter.

This picture word ebook of 1000 first science words is the perfect STEM ebook for helping children learn. It introduces key scientific concepts while broadening children's vocabulary and strengthening their early reading and writing skills. Every picture-packed page is full of things such as sounds, light, senses, and machines, with words for each image.1000 Words: STEM clearly labels each picture, which encourages picture-and-word association and helps early reading. Each topic features questions that ask children to find things on the page or that stimulate thinking, talking, and early science skills. The words have been chosen with the help of a leading educational consultant, and include lots of useful nouns, plus some interesting adjectives, and common verbs.This fun and educational picture word ebook is a must-have first reference title for parents who are keen to develop their child's language, science, and literacy skills.

Learn to read with Marvel's Black Panther!Exciting images, simple vocabulary, and a fun quiz will engage young Super Hero fans and help them build confidence in reading. Explore Black Panther's mighty Kingdom of Wakanda, the most advanced country on Earth! Meet Black Panther's friends and allies, including his brainy sister Shuri, and his brave bodyguards - the Dora Milaje.Discover who they are, learn about their skills and abilities, and see how they protect Wakanda and the world.Step into the exciting world of Black Panther with this Level 2 DK Reader. 2020 MARVEL

Explore the world of birds with this highly-illustrated children's atlas.Which bird migrates the furthest? How do birds find a mate? What can we do to help endangered birds? Fully updated for its 25th anniversary, The Bird Atlas answers all these questions and more.This lavishly illustrated atlas for children is not your average guide to birds. It takes children on a tour, continent by continent, to meet the birds of the world. Within each section, the book travels through different biomes, such as mountains, deserts, and rivers; and specific regions, from the Mediterranean to the Everglades, Galapagos, and Himalayas.The Bird Atlas is packed with beautiful, life-like illustrations of birds from all over the world, with maps showing precisely where they are found. There are many books that can tell you toucans live in the Amazon rainforest, but this book shows where in the vast habitat you could spot the species.Every continent is introduced with an overview of the ecology, climate, and landscape; and the typical and record-breaking birds that live there. The book also explains the anatomy of a bird, traces migration routes, and highlights endangered species.

A practical e-guide to discovering the lost art of intuition.Tune into your senses, find your inner wisdom and develop your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual awareness. This self-help book will help you open yourself up to the power of intuition.Intuition is seen by many as the highest form of intelligence. It's the ability to know something instinctively without having to discover it - a deep sense of knowing, that gut feeling. Your intuition can guide you to make wise decisions that bring more joy, love and meaning into your life.From journaling and meditation to mindful movement and moon rituals, this developmental guide taps into the myriad ways you can unlock intuitive living. It teaches you how to use a broad range of practices and techniques designed to reveal your path to innate wisdom.An Essential On Any Intuitive's Virtual BookshelfThis motivational book by Amisha Ghadiali, an intuitive therapist, yoga and meditation teacher, is filled with inspirational quotes, helpful exercises, and information on how to live a life you love. It encourages intuitive development in everyday life - health, family, relationships, work, creativity and more.This inspirational e-book from DK Books will give you the practical tools you need to get in touch with your intuition and create the happier, more successful life you were meant to live:- DISCOVER the life-changing potential of intuition and learn techniques on how to use it- CONNECT with your subconscious mind through helpful exercises- APPLY INTUITION to unlock wellness and fulfilment in every area of your life

Use essential oils with confidence and make aromatherapy an indispensable part of your self-care routine. Science now supports what practitioners have long known: that oils derived from plants have powerful therapeutic properties, working holistically on mind, body, and spirit. This carefully curated collection of blends, remedies, and practices shows you how to blend essential oils to care for and heal yourself, follow step-by-step massage routines, and combine aromatherapy with yoga, meditation, and breathwork to deliver maximum benefit to you. This is your essential aromatherapy toolkit for wellness in the modern world.

Find out what your birth day says about you and what your friends' birthday says about them in this utterly compelling gift book.Use your birthday to identify key personality traits and entertain friends and family by revealing theirs. Harnessing the power of astrology in an entertaining and informative way, you'll learn about the dates, numbers, colours, and even foods with which absolutely everyone is most compatible.Includes descriptions of every birth day of the year, The Birthday Book is written in an easy-to-understand style, beautifully illustrated, and includes information. It is an at-a-glance reference guide to astrology, numerology and tarot that will entertain you, your friends and family for years and years.