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Dorling Kindersley
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Play hide and seek on every page with this surprise pop-up book filled with colourful toys. You and your toddler will enjoy finding the toy elephant hiding throughout Little Hide and Seek Colours. Help your child turn the pages as they solve riddles and spot fun surprises. Your child will want to return to the book again and again as they try to find the colourful toys and help them get back to their owners. With five themed hide-and-seek scenes and a different coloured item hiding from their toy owner on each page, your toddler will love learning about colours. Blue doggy has lost his blue spoon! Help him find his spoon and more of his missing items. The sturdy, compact format is perfect for preschoolers to hold as they read and learn about colours. Look, learn and play together with Little Hide and Seek Colours. |
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I spy with my little eye something beginning with...Little Hide and Seek Farm Hunt for favourite farm animals and tractors with your toddler in Little Hide and Seek Farm. Your child will want to return to the book again and again as they try to find the lost gosling and help the other farm animals with their lost things. Help your child to turn the pages as they solve riddles and spot fun surprises. With five themed hide-and-seek scenes and the gosling hiding on each one, your toddler will love learning about what their baby farm animals, tractors and pigs get up to. The final page has one big, extra-detailed i-spy scene. Look, learn and play together. |
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Play hide and seek on every page with this pop-up book filled with playful pets and i-spy games. You and your toddler will enjoy finding the cute pets playing hide and seek throughout Little Hide and Seek Pets. You can help your child turn the pages as they play i-spy games and spot fun surprises including dogs, cats, fish and more playful pets. Your child will want to return to the book again and again as they play i-spy games to find the cute pets and help them get back to their owners. With five themed hide and seek scenes and a different animal hiding on each page, your toddler will love learning about pets. Help your toddlers find fluffy bunny, he is playing hide and seek on every page too! The sturdy, compact format is perfect for preschoolers to hold as they read and learn about dogs, cats and other playful pets. Look, learn and play hide and seek together with Little Hide and Seek Pets. |
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Play hide and seek on every page with this surprise pop-up book filled with cars, planes and things that go. You and your toddler will enjoy helping the workers hunt for their lost vehicles in Little Hide and Seek Things That Go. Your child will want to return to the book again and again as they try to find the lost boats, trucks, cars and lorries and help them get back to their owners. Help your child turn the pages as they solve riddles and spot fun surprises. With five themed hide-and-seek scenes and a toy train hiding on each page, your toddler will love learning about what these machines and emergency vehicles get up to. The final page has one big, extra-detailed i-spy scene. Look, learn and play together with Little Hide and Seek Things That Go. |
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This is the definitive visual guide to 5,000 years of British history, now in paperback. The History of Britain & Ireland traces the key events that have shaped the British Isles. From the Elizabethan age of Shakespeare to the Iraq and Afghan wars of the 21st century, this beautifully illustrated book offers a definitive visual chronicle of the most colourful and defining episodes in British history. This paperback edition is updated to include recent events such as the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Packed with visually arresting illustrations and clear, concise text, you can now explore the long and fascinating story of the British Isles. It includes profiles of key people in history such as Geoffrey Chaucer, Alfred the Great, Charles Dickens, Queen Elizabeth I and Winston Churchill. The History of Britain & Ireland (previous hardback edition ISBN 9781405364287) is ideal as a family reference for the home as well as a key history companion for schools. |
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A treasure trove of human creativity from around the world. History of the World in 1000 Objects takes a fresh look at world history, viewing cultures and early civilizations through the objects that they created. Humanity is defined by our talent for making things from everyday objects to inventions that changed the world. From a Viking wooden comb to a 1950s fridge-freezer you can uncover what the people's priorities were at the time from what they created. Each culture's objects are grouped under key themes, from art to the history of technology and together build a story that gives real insight into civilization, plus the accessible visual approach to history makes it easy to compare how people lived at different times and in different parts of the world. The objects, from swords and spears to astrolabes and maritime atlases, are showcased through stunning photography from around the world. Celebrate our extraordinary legacy of creativity with History of the World in 1000 Objects. |
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Open your eyes to a world of discovery and find out everything you wanted to know about horses and ponies with Eyewonder Horses and Ponies. If you're dreaming of owning a pony Eyewonder Horses and Ponies explains everything you need to know about these fantastic animals. From riding and racing to working horses and horse breeds you'll discover how to care for your pony, horses in the wild and even the art of horse whispering. Brimming with fun facts for kids, Eyewonder Horses and Ponies is the ideal homework or school project helper as well as the perfect first information book for those who love animals. |
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«Discover how things are made and work with this first reference for young readers, now in paperback. Help your child take an incredible look at the way things are made and how they work with this fantastic fact-packed «How Things Work Encyclopedia», which shows and explains everything. They'll discover how the human body stays alive, what keeps a plane in the sky, why fireworks go 'bang', the amazing process that makes a plant grow, and much, much more. Full of bite-sized facts, curiosity quizzes and special weird-or-what features kids will love getting their teeth into, there 's a lot to see and explore. This title is perfect for homework or just for fun. Let your child find out more about how things work in our incredible world.» |
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«The world's greatest story retold Enjoy and understand the Bible as never before with «The Illustrated Bible». All the greatest stories are brought to life from the Creation to the «Book of Revelation» through amazing photographs, works of art, historical artefacts, and specially commissioned maps. It features on key figures from Adam and Abraham to Peter and Paul, and important sites such as Jericho, Jerusalem, and Mount Sinai explain their significance, while context features give the cultural backdrop of daily life in biblical times. «The Illustrated Bible» is an indispensable retelling of the stories that have absorbed readers for centuries. Written by experts from all denominations, it appeals to everyone and is a perfect reference for the whole family.» |
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Say so long to nappies and hello to the big girl potty in no time Wave bye-bye to nappies with the help of Girls' Noisy Potty Book. Potty train your little girl with simple, stress-free tips for parents and fun, interactive elements for children. Work your way through five potty training questions with multiple answers on each page. What do you and Daisy Dolly need to do first? Lift the flap for the right answer and you'll hear an affirming sound like clapping, cheering, or a fanfare. Funny, rhyming text and simple instructions show your child just how easy being a big girl is. Plus, their new friend, Daisy Dolly, follows along and encourages your child on this potty-training adventure. The perfect mix of potty-training tips for parents and engaging noises and flaps for kids, with Girls' Noisy Potty Book, you're one stop away from potty training success. |
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This is a stunning visual guide to the world's best designs. Great Designs is a fascinating overview of the dynamic history of design from the 1860s onwards, tracing the development of modern designs, from sketches and prototypes to the final product. Which technological advancements have pioneered ground-breaking design? How did political struggle in 1930's Germany inspire modern graphic design? Over 100 of the best modern design ideas are explored and explained, from Bauhaus posters and bubble chairs to the Citroen DS and the iPad. Each iconic design is analysed visually with close up details, and the story behind each piece of work is also revealed. Profiles of influential designers like Ferdinand Porsche and Earl Tupper, workshops and design movements as well as highlights of the characteristic elements of key design styles make this a fantastic visual reference guide. Examining product and industrial design as well as furniture, graphics, and textiles, Great Designs is a magnificent gallery of iconic designs. |
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«Great Maps takes a close look at the history of maps, from ancient maps such as medieval mappae mundi to Google Earth. Why do we put north at the top of maps? Which maps show us the way to Heaven, and which show the «land of no sunshine» or the land of «people with no bowels»? In Great Maps, author and historian Jerry Brotton tells the hidden story behind more than 60 of the most significant maps from around the world, picking out key features, stories, and techniques in rich visual detail to reveal the inner meaning buried within the landscape. Maps are not just geographical data: they reflect a particular ideological, historical, or cultural context. Providing a unique insight into how mapmakers have used maps to shape and depict their world view, this beautifully illustrated book traces the development of human development and culture through its maps. From the earliest rock carvings to the latest geospatial technology, from ancient medieval mappae mundi to the first road atlas, Great Maps explores in stunning photographic detail how maps have influenced and reflected our world throughout history.» |
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«More than 500 of the world's finest whiskies distilled into one user-friendly pocket guide. «Great Whiskies» is the ideal drinking companion for any whisky lover: it is generous, knowledgeable, and willing to go anywhere! Reflecting the diversity of the whisky world, this brings you over 500 varieties from over 22 nations — from classic whisky-making regions such as Scotland, to lesser-known distilleries in China and Japan. Expert tasting notes and full-colour photographs reveal the secrets that give each whisky its character and cherry-picks the best to try. Swot up on key facts and histories of need-to-know distilleries, plus get tips and advice on your own whisky trails of key whisky regions. This is a guide that covers every style: single malt, blended, grain, bourbon, rye, and more. And in a handy, pocket-sized format, this makes a perfect whisky-lover's gift.» |
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This is the ultimate record of guns through the ages. From rifles to sniper guns, machine guns to grenade launchers, a fully loaded guide to over 300 of the most important guns from the last 700 years. Discover revealing features on twenty 'key' guns from history, including the Musket, Gatling Gun and AK-47 assault rifle. Step inside famous gun maker factories, from Colt and Smith & Wesson to Beretta and discover how guns were — and still are — developed and produced. Meet famous gunslingers and legendary sharpshooters from Dick Turpin and Billy the Kid to James Bond, hear their stories and learn about the guns that made them famous. It's the ultimate visual history of guns. |
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You can help your baby learn all about things that go in a fun and interactive way with feel and find. From bumpy, lumpy and silky to soft, sticky and shiny, Feel and Find Things That Go is the most fun and enjoyable way for your baby to discover all about things that go! Each page has a new word and texture to capture your baby's imagination and help them learn all about things that go by feeling the shiny tractor and dusty digger. Fun and interactive with big, simple images the Feel and Find series is perfect for helping children develop early language skills. |
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«Learn about London the fun way with DK's «Find It: London». Perfect for keeping younger travellers entertained, «Find It: London» includes over 100 stickers and some top London places to spot. For every site you'll learn: what it is; its start feature; and a fun fact. Think you know about Big Ben? Or Nelson's Column? See what you can see and what you can learn! There are all sorts of themes from parks and statues, to animals from London zoo. «Find It: London» is the ultimate kids' guide to the British capital and the secret to a successful family holiday.» |
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This is the definitive visual guide to the history of firearms and guns. The Illustrated History of Firearms charts the evolution and history of the gun, from the pistol, flintlock musket and rifle to the shotgun, machine gun and revolver. This book features over 300 firearms and guns spanning centuries of development, with the world's most iconic gun brands such as Colt, Smith and Wesson, Maxim and the Kalashnikov AK-47 covered with amazing photographic features. You can appreciate the incredible engineering behind guns through stunning visuals with close-up details of key weapons, from the intricate inlaid shotgun to the modern army sniper rifle, tracing the history of the gun from army flintlocks to modern day military guns. If you are interested in military history and the history of weapons, The Illustrated History of Firearms is ideal for you. |
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Discover everything you ever wanted to know about anything with this first reference for young readers and writers An inspiring and comprehensive collection of the best in the DK First Reference series, all gathered together in one superb volume. From prehistoric life to space travel, bacteria to the human brain help your child discover all about the world we live in. They'll discover how life on Earth began, how the human body works, how people lived in Ancient Egypt, why some dinosaurs were so huge, what makes machines work, the countries of the world and much, much more. Full of fantastic photos, bite-sized facts and quiz questions kids will love getting their teeth into, there's lots to see and explore. Perfect for homework or just for fun. Go ahead; let your child find out more about everything! |
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Little ones will love using their fingers to follow the glittery, bumpy shiny trails in DK's Follow The Trail Baby Animals. This tactile book is packed with colourful illustrations to help encourage early learning. Perfect for hands-on learning, every page of this baby animals board book has a bright, bold finger trail with a special sparkly, bumpy finish. Plus there are peepholes through to tiny animal characters that scamper along the pathways, looking for their toys or food. Follow The Trail Baby Animals is perfect for developing hand-eye coordination and pre-writing skills. Help your child learn all about baby animals in Follow The Trail Baby Animals. With tactile trails and fun peepholes, your little one will discover baby rabbits, kittens and puppies. Follow The Trail Baby Animals makes early learning fun for your little one. |
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Little ones will love using their fingers to follow the glittery, bumpy shiny trails in DK's Follow The Trail Farm. This tactile board book is packed with colourful illustrations to help encourage early learning. Perfect for hands-on learning, every page of this board book has a bright, bold finger trail with a special sparkly, bumpy finish. Plus there are peepholes through to tiny animal or tractor characters that lead children along the pathways. Follow The Trail Farm is perfect for developing hand-eye coordination and pre-writing skills. Help your child learn as they explore farm life in Follow The Trail Farm. With tactile trails and fun peepholes, your little one will move through the farm discovering tractors, chickens, sheep and cows and all about life on a farm. Follow The Trail Farm makes early learning fun for your little one. |
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