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Football — £15.00
Introduction From why gloves make a goalkeepers job easier, to why heading a ball in the 1870s could be deadly, let your child become a footie afficianado with this premier guide to the world’s favourite sport, its history, tactics, teams, superstars and supporters. They’ll discover more tackling the dedicated Eyewitness website and downloading 100s of sporty images from the clip-art CD. Then use the top division pull-out wallchart to decorate their room. A winner for projects or just for fun, make...
Las Vegas — £6.99
Introduction Your guide to the very best that Las Vegas has to offer. Whatever you are looking for and however much time you have. Dozens of top 10 lists - from museums to restaurants and bars - provide the insider knowledge you need. Includes detailed maps.
Berlin — £9.99
Introduction Your personal guide to the very best that Berlin has to offer, written by local people who know the city inside out. From The Brandenburg Gate to Café Orange (the best place for breakfast, day or night), discover the latest places to stay, eat, relax, explore and party. Follow the 'Good Value' symbol and find out where locals spend, spend, spend – or how not to break the bank, discover top city primers, restful havens, events and festivals. Plus, visit local 'Choice' listings, from great...
Farm — £15.00
Introduction Do you dare touch a pink pig's nose? This touch and feel novelty book for the very young allows the child to explore the different textures of their favourite farmyard animals. One of a series of Touch and Feel books, Farm features full-colour photographs of a range of animals accompanied by tactile patches to encourage the child to feel, explore and touch all their different textures. Tough and sturdy for little hands to hold, the simple text and bright pictures make the books ideal...
Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania — £15.00
Introduction Hundreds of colour photographs and illustrations, as well as unique cutaways and detailed floor plans cover all the must-see sights of Estonia, Latvia, & Lithuania. Special features include in-depth examinations of the history, cultural heritage, traditional festivals and local cuisine of the three Baltic States; illustrated maps of the region’s national parks, including Estonia’s Soomaa National Park and Lithuania’s Aukstaitija National Park; and explorations of medieval architecture...
RSPB Where To Go Wild in Britain - Dorling Kindersley — £15.00
Introduction Discover the best of Britain’s rich and diverse natural heritage, and enjoy the nation’s wildlife at its finest in this month-by-month, region-by-region tour of what to see when.From the magnificent coastal flower displays of The Lizard in March, to the spectacle of seeing peregrine falcons in the unlikely urban setting of Canary Wharf in June, you’ll experience first hand the huge array of flora, fauna and habitat to be found within our shores. Find details on hundreds of locations...
Allergy-Free Cookbook — £15.00
Introduction Healthy, tasty, fabulous food that everybody can enjoy Alice Sherwood was thrown into the bewildering world of food allergies when her 2-year-old son was diagnosed with a severe nut and egg allergy. Frustrated with the bland allergy-free recipes on offer, she got to work in the kitchen to devise her own delicious dishes for the family. Discover over 100 recipes, from crusty bread and creamy ice-cream to melt-in-the mouth sponge cake which are all adapted to exclude one or more...
Angola — £15.00
An oil- and diamond-rich country in southwest Africa, Angola has suffered almost continuous civil war since independence from Portugal in 1975. During the Cold War the West supported UNITA rebels against the Soviet-backed MPLA government. After many failed peace initiatives, the latest, in 2002, has raised hopes yet again of a more permanent end to the violence.
Your Baby Month By Month — £15.00
Fully illustrated month-by-month guide to the development and care of your baby from birth to two years with a comprehensive section on health concerns.
RSPB Pocket Birds - Dorling Kindersley — £15.00
Introduction From the Sandwich Tern to the Short-toed Eagle, discover over 320 species of bird found in the UK and Europe.Close-up photographs and notes on distinguishing features will help you identify different species of bird in the field. Learn all about them from their calls and feeding behaviour to nesting habits and habitats.Maps showing regions where each species can be found at what time of year will help you find the birds you are most interested in. Fits easily into a pocket – take it...
Big Book of Knowledge — £15.00
Introduction The Dorling Kindersley Big Book of Knowledge is an exciting new approach to learning through pictures and words. With enchanting photographs, detailed illustrations and clear text, it introduces children to a wealth of knowledge and encourages them to look further and unearth more of the amazing secrets of our world. Fascinating Facts Did you know that the world's largest cave could hold 800 tennis courts? Did you know that a rodent's front teeth never stop growing? Did you know that...
Star Wars The Clone Wars: Press Out 'n' Build — £12.71
Introduction Bring Clone Wars to life with this fantastic model making kit Bring Clone Wars to life in your own living room making incredible 3D models. Press out the card pieces and clip them together to make your own models of R2-D2, a Clone Trooper’s Helmet and an AT-TE Crawler! Each Clone Wars model has a degree of difficulty, so get in training now and work your way up from padawan to Jedi Knight to the ultimate – Jedi Master. An exciting addition to any Star Wars fans collection.
Look inside: Art Attack How to Draw — £15.00
Introduction Get ready for another art attack! Try your hand at drawing and sketching with great art attacks from the popular TV series. There are 20 arty projects to choose from – learn how to draw with lolly sticks or create with charcoal. Sketch body and animal shapes, faces, dinosaurs, landscapes, even cartoon characters and caricatures. You don't need to be a great artist to be great at art - just pick up a pencil and get started! Art Attack © The Media Merchants Television Company Limited...
Burma (Myanmar) — £15.00
A predominantly Buddhist country on the northeastern shores of the Indian Ocean, Burma is mountainous in the north and east, while the fertile Irrawaddy basin occupies most of the country. Rocked by ethnic conflict ever since gaining independence from the UK in 1948, Burma has been ruled by repressive military regimes since 1962. The National League for Democracy (NLD) gained a majority in free elections in 1990, but has been prevented from taking power by the military. Rich in natural resources...
Look inside: How Nearly Everything Was Invented by the Brainwaves — £15.00
Introduction Meet the Brainwaves, hilarious little mischief-makers who are about to take your child on an amazing journey to discover everything about the inventions that changed the way people live. These pint-sized pals will tell them all about key inventions, the breakthroughs that lead to them, and the spectacular spin offs which followed. From when the first wheel was used and who the bright sparks that thought of the light bulb were, to what connects a teapot to a 400-kph train. Help your child...
jacket image for Richard Hammond's Blast Lab Body Bits & Belly Buttons Activity Book by Unknown — £15.00
Introduction Let your child go inside Blast Lab Gutbusters and they'll take a trip inside their insides!Cool experiments show how a splash of vinegar makes a bone turn rubbery, how to make a pair of working lungs and how to create some noisy gassy sounds with a balloon stomach.Just like Richard Hammond's Blast Lab, there are lots of fun experiments to try out using everyday objects from around the house. It's a fun-filled blast from first page to last!Text © 2009 Richard Hammond & September Films...
Touch and Feel Baby Animals Library — £15.00
Introduction Through adorable photographs and simple words, fluffy chicks, soft puppies and silky kittens come alive. Irresistible textures will make your curious pre-schoolers explore the world around them through touching. With three favourite animal books: Baby Animals, Puppy and Kitten, you and your child will have sensational fun with Touch and Feel books! Includes charming photos, irresistible textures and simple text Encourages vital learning processes by stimulating the senses Provides ideal...
Look inside: RSPB Pocket Garden Birdwatch — £15.00
Look inside: Star Wars The Clone Wars Ultimate Battles — £15.00
Introduction If your child loves Star Wars The Clone Wars then send them behind-the-scenes of the TV series.They'll find out everything there is to know about the Clone's most exciting battles and conflicts and pick up out-of-this-world facts about characters, vehicles and more. Packed with incredible photos and stills.© Lucasfilm Ltd & ™. All rights reserved. Used under authorisation.
Look inside: My Potty Book For Girls — £15.00
Introduction Practice makes perfect with this step-by-step guide to using the potty with pride! With lots of fun and friendly advice and special reward stickers to encourage success, soon your toddler will find it easy-peasy to use the potty all by herself! With fun rhyming text, these board books are fully illustrated and complete with a pull out chart and star stickers. The emphasis is on motivating children to use the potty correctly by giving them praise and rewarding their success as they take...
Look inside: Star Wars Clone Wars Watch Out for Jabba the Hutt — £15.00
Introduction Designed to engage even the most reluctant reader, this fun-packed Clone Wars Reader is a first introduction to the characters from the new Star Wars Clone Wars animated film and TV series. From Jabba the Hutt and his son “Stinky” to R2-D2 and C-3PO, your child will meet their favourite creatures, species, aliens, monsters and droids. Packed with pictures from the Clone Wars series, it’s an out-of-this-world read. And don't forget, there's a galaxy-full of DK Star Wars books to collect...
Silly Rhymes — £15.00
Introduction Silly Rhymes uses connecting card pieces to help children invent hilarious sentences and learn all about rhymes. An exciting game for 2-4 players that has fantastic, endless rhyming opportunities Includes simpler rhyming activites for younger children Colour-coded cards help children recognise nouns, verbs, adjectives and full stops Developed in association with early learning consultants
Look inside: Disney High School Musical The Essential Guide — £15.00
Introduction What you've been looking for - all the he said, she said from the East High Gang. If your child is a High School Musical fan then introduce them to the stars and get the gossip on all three of their favourite Disney movies.They’ll find cool pictures from the films and fantastic facts on High School Musical characters from Troy and Gabriella to Sharpay and Ryan. Bring the movies to life and take them behind the scenes on a tour of the school and to visit the Lava Springs Country Club...
Other formats for Jerusalem and the Holy Land — £15.00
Introduction New, expanded edition: the world's best full-colour travel guides just got better. This highly illustrated guide encompasses Jerusalem, Western Jordan and the Red Sea and Sinai, all steeped in religious history. From the green hills and sun-drenched coast of Galilee to the sacred sites of Jerusalem’s Old City; from the dramatic desert of Wadi Rum to the vibrant reefs of Dahab, there is much for pilgrims and holidaymakers alike. This relaunched edition has new features and three brand...
Look inside: Spooky Scooby Doo Glow in the Dark Sticker Book — £15.00
Introduction Join Scooby and the Mystery Inc. gang in this action-packed sticker book. Create your own spooky Scooby adventures with these easy-to-peel stickers than can be used more than once. The creepy castle or the ghostly graveyard - it's up to you where you stick them! You can even use the spooky glow-in-the-dark stickers to decorate your room and watch them glow at night! Scooby-Doo and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and (C) Hanna-Barbera. WB Shield: TM and (C) Warner...
Other formats for Heart Health Your Questions Answered — £15.00
Introduction Having problems with your heart or being at risk of heart disease does not mean you can't live life to the full. Find out how to prevent heart and circulatory complications, and manage and improve existing conditions using this practical question-and-answer guide.Understand the different heart and circulatory conditions: coronary heart disease, angina, heart attacks and high blood pressure are explained. Learn about the different treatments available, from drugs and surgical options...
My First Alphabet Lotto — £15.00
Introduction Matching is easy with the My First Alphabet Lotto game. Your child will spend hours of fun playing with pictures and letters and you can rest assured that they are learning while they play. The bright and colourful cards encourage alaphabet recognition and hand-eye co-ordination. Ideal for your child to play by themselves or to share the fun with friends.
My First Number Pairs — £15.00
Introduction Get ready for a number knockout with My First Number Pairs! While your child has hours of fun matching numbers and objects of the same value, you can be confident that they are learning while they play. Watch as your childs sorting and matching skills develop along with their number recognition ability. Ideal for your child to play alone or with friends.
Under the Microscope — £6.80
Look inside: English Made Easy Early Writing Preschool Ages 3-5 — £15.00
Introduction Let Carol Vorderman help your child to succeed in their National Key Stage Assessments in English. Children can follow the exercises then reward themselves with gold stars for their efforts! Help is at hand to get that all-important head start in English. Contains a progress chart and fantastic new reward stickers! Includes answer pages and Parents' Notes explaining common pitfalls and how to avoid them Supports the National Curriculum Key Stage 1 With exercises for children of Key Stage...
My First Picture Pairs — £15.00
Introduction Your child's memory will be picture perfect after hours of fun with My First Picture Pairs! Encourage the develpment of your child's observation, memory, sorting and matching skills with a game they can play by themselves or with friends.
Look inside: Oceans 3-D Pop-up Explorer — £15.00
Introduction Incredible 3D pop-up scenes will introduce your child to the underwater world of the deep blue seas. Help them discover the secrets of the shoreline and travel down from the surface through each of the ocean’s zones, to the depths of the abyss. They'll meet the creatures who live there from tiny algae to huge sharks and learn about life beneath the waves.Packed with stunning photographs and intriguing facts, this a spectacular pop-up tour of the strange and wonderful oceans of the world...
Look inside: Pop-up, Pull-out, Picture Atlas — £15.00
Introduction Bring the world to life with this interactive pop-up atlas. Read it with your child and journey around the earth together with six amazing 3D pop-up scenes and pull out fact cards. You’ll see countries come to life and learn about the animals, plants and people who live there and the fun places to visit. Perfect for young armchair travellers.
Successful Manager's Handbook — £15.00
Introduction Find out the essential techniques of effective management, from communication to innovation. Discover how to lead and influence others from developing your NLP skills to dealing with difficult people and appraising staff. And learn the art of successful work life balance, whilst managing your career.Tips, dos and don’ts, highlights on key subjects, ‘SOS’ hints on what to do in a particular situation, plus real-life case studies demonstrate key managing skills. Plus, discover over 1,...
Look inside: Marvel Heroes Glow in the Dark Sticker Book — £15.00
Introduction Fancy catching Spider-Man glowing on your bedroom wall tonight? Feel like sticking the Incredible Hulk in a book? More than 60 colour stickers, with their own superpowers (they glow in the dark!), featuring the world's most famous Super Heroes. Stick them in the kitchen, then peel them off to use again and again. Great scenes taken straight from the comics mean you can create your own action-packed adventures. If you still want more, there are tons of cool facts about Marvel heroes and...
Other formats for Gears of War Official Strategy Guide — £15.00
Introduction As Marcus Fenix, players fight a war against the overpowering Locust Horde, blending a deep and disturbing story of human survival against an endless mass of nightmarish creatures. Gears of War Official Strategy Guide features a complete walkthrough of the entire adventure and detailed listing of available weapons, items and equipment, plus an exclusive foldout. Game Platform: Xbox 360.
Truck Driver — £6.80
Other formats for Baby and Toddler Food Diary — £15.00
Introduction A complete weaning & feeding guide from children's food guru Annabel Karmel Bestselling author and children’s food guru, Annabel Karmel, guides you through each stage of feeding your baby and toddler, from first foods to family meals.With essential nutritional information and expert tips, Annabel offers 75 new recipes for purées and finger foods, dishes to tempt fussy eaters and meals for the whole family.Menu planners for each age-range and handy fill-in pages so you can record your...
Complete Flags of the World - Dorling Kindersley — £15.00
Introduction Travel to each country of the world using the small-scale map and find out about over 300 national, international, official and provincial flags from across the globe. Each national flag is covered: detailed notes and annotations will tell you all about its history, design development, the significance of colours, symbols, crests and coats of arms and any recent changes. Updates include new flags for Montenegro, Kosovo and Lesotho.Also features flags of major international organizations...
Look inside: RHS Trees and Leaves Ultimate Sticker Book — £15.00
Introduction Discover the difference between a birch and a beech, an ash and an elm. Enjoy designing your own beautiful woodland and reading fun facts about each species. Decorate your stuff with extra stickers included, or create the perfect project, all with the help of the RHS. Packed with fun facts about trees and leaves A great way for reluctant readers to have fun while reading Get stuck-in! Easy peel stickers can be used again and again!
Look inside: Italian-English Visual Bilingual Dictionary — £15.00
Introduction Look and learn to recall a wealth of everyday vocabulary in Italian with this comprehensive visual guide. This introduction to key vocabulary covers a range of subjects from food and drink to sports and leisure and is easy to use with a detailed index for instant reference. Reveals a quick and intuitive way to learn Introduces the vocabulary of the modern world in thematic order Series also includes French, German and Spanish There are full-colour artworks and photographs to display...
Look inside: The World's Greatest Wine Estates — £15.00
Introduction The world-renowned wine expert Robert M Parker brings you his first illustrated guide to the world's greatest wine estates. From Australia to United States, this sumptuous volume covers one hundred and seventy-five major wine regions of the world and each region is fully illustrated with stunning new photography. There are useful maps, visitor information listings, and tasting notes on each estate's best vintages. With its striking new photography and lavish design, this is your ultimate...
Look inside: Carol Vorderman's Times Tables Book — £15.00
Introduction If your child finds times tables a little testing then here's the answer: straightforward, easy-to-follow tips, hints and advice from Carol Vorderman that will help them remember their tables for ever.There are fun illustrations, shortcuts, clever ways to make some of the harder times tables simpler to learn (and even some harmless cheats that their teacher will approve of!). It's easy to remember words when they're put to a tune. To help you learn your times tables, we've put together...
Look inside: Maths Made Easy Ages 9-10 Key Stage 2 Beginner — £15.00
Introduction From symmetry and negative numbers to multiplication and decimals - help your child to succeed in their National Key Stage Assessments in Maths. Children can follow the exercises then reward themselves with gold stars for their efforts! Help is at hand to get that all-important head start in Maths. Contains a progress chart and fantastic new reward stickers! Includes answer pages and Parents' Notes explaining common pitfalls and how to avoid them Supports the National Curriculum Key...
Science - Dorling Kindersley — £15.00
Introduction This remarkable reference book reveals the story of scientific progress from the invention of the wheel to 21st-century climate solutions, including everything from ancient Greek geometry and quantum physics to the worldwide web. Explore every key moment of scientific discovery and find out how the concepts, inventions and the individuals behind them have changed our world. With stunning artworks and authoritative information this makes even complex scientific subjects easily comprehensible...
Look inside: Maths Made Easy Ages 5-6 Key Stage 1 Advanced — £15.00
Introduction From odd and even numbers to telling the time and times tables - help your child to succeed in their National Key Stage Assessments in Maths. Children can follow the exercises then reward themselves with gold stars for their efforts! Help is at hand to get that all-important head start in Maths. Contains a progress chart and fantastic new reward stickers! Includes answer pages and Parents' Notes explaining common pitfalls and how to avoid them Supports the National Curriculum Key Stage...
Mexico - Dorling Kindersley — £15.00
Introduction Mexico is covered in exhaustive detail with cutaways, 3D aerial views and floor plans of all the major sights from the templar Mayor to the streets of Moreila. Whether you are enjoying the idyllic beaches of the Baja Peninsula or admiring the Sumidero Canyon, full-colour maps and plans enable you to explore the country in depth, whilst walks, scenic routes and thematic tours will ensure you won’t miss a thing. Sink your teeth into the flavours of Mexico with a huge variety of restaurant...
Look inside: The Ultimate Night Creatures Glow in the Dark Sticker Book — £15.00
Introduction Discover the mysterious and murky world of animals who forage and feed at night. From the eerie desert dunes to the jungle at night – create your own stories and amaze your friends with the reusable glow-in-the-dark stickers. Easy-to-peel stickers can be used more than once.
Asian Bites — £15.00
Introduction Recreate the vibrant tastes, colours and pleasures of Asian cuisines, with bite-sized food that’s big on flavourFrom crispy and fiery street food to delicate sweet treats, find out how to bring the exotic and eclectic food from the length and breadth of Asia to your own table. Discover the culture, versatility and key ingredients that are the foundations of each style: from coriander to chillies, soy sauce to shrimp paste. Share Tom Kime’s love of fantastic Asian food and cook up over...
Greece, Athens & the Mainland - Marc Dubin - Dorling Kindersley — £15.00
Introduction Photos, illustrations, unique 3D models and birds-eye-view maps of all the major sites ensure you don't miss a thing. Clue up on the basics, from the most comfortable places to stay (whatever your budget) to the best bars and restaurants. Discover where the locals go, enjoy relaxing entertainment, amazing sites and retail therapy, exciting sports, scenic walks or drives and thematic tours. All you need for an unforgettable trip. Winner of the Guardian & Observer ‘Best Guide Books' and...
Look inside: The Yummy Mummy Pregnancy Cookbook — £15.00
Introduction Eating the right foods in pregnancy means better health for you and your baby, so follow this menu for success. Follow trimester-by-trimester nutritional guidance on the best foods for your baby’s development. Enjoy over 60 no-fuss delicious dishes for optimum nutrition, with daily menu plans, and yummy ideas for snacks, breakfasts, and lunches on the go. Plus pick up advice on breastfeeding, postnatal recovery and how to get your pre-baby figure back! Cooked up by Hope Ricciotti, an...
Singapore - Dorling Kindersley — £15.00
Introduction From the Raffles Hotel to the city's own beach resort at Sentosa, all the must-sees are covered in 10 lists. There are accommodation reviews for every budget, as well as restaurants for all tastes and cuisines, from upmarket restaurants to alfresco dining in Chinatown. There are dozens of Top 10 lists: from Singapore Top 10 Chinese and Indian cultural experiences to the Singapore Top 10 museums and architectural highlights - plus the best nightspots, bars and lounges in Singapore. There...
Puzzle Sums — £15.00
Introduction Who ever though math could be a blast? With Puzzle Sums your child will spend hours of fun matching puzzle pieces and creating simple mathematical equations. Specially shaped jigsaw pieces encourage children to seek out the correct answers and help to develop their essential basic math skills.
Look inside: German-English Visual Bilingual Dictionary — £15.00
Introduction Look and learn to recall a wealth of everyday vocabulary in German with this comprehensive visual guide. Whether for business or pleasure, this introduction to key vocabulary covers a range of subjects from food and drink to sports and leisure. Reveals a quick and intuitive way to learn Introduces the vocabulary of the modern world in thematic order Series also includes French, Italian and Spanish There are full-colour artworks and photographs to display all the elements of everyday...
Look inside: Spanish-English Visual Bilingual Dictionary — £15.00
Introduction Look and learn to recall a wealth of everyday vocabulary in Spanish with this innovative new language guide. This introduction to key vocabulary covers a range of subjects, provides fast and effective learning for any situation and is easy to use with a detailed index for instant reference. Reveals a quick and intuitive way to learn Introduces the vocabulary of the modern world in thematic order Series also includes French, German and Italian There are full-colour artworks and photographs...
Look inside: A Bed for the Winter — £15.00
Introduction When a dormouse sets out to find a safe place to spend the winter, it is the start of a dangerous journey. Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in this multi-level reading programme guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.Beginning to readWord repetition, limited vocabulary and simple sentencesPicture dictionary boxesFamiliar subjects, such as family, animals and machines...
Vatican City — £15.00
The Vatican City, which lies in central Rome, is the world's smallest independent state. It includes ten other buildings in Rome and also the pope's summer residence at Castel Gandolfo. As the Holy See it is the seat of the Roman Catholic Church, deriving its income from investments and voluntary contributions known as Peter's Pence.
Central African Republic — £15.00
Landlocked at the eastern end of the Sahel, the Central African Republic (CAR) is a low plateau stretching north from the Ubangi River. Almost all the population lives in the equatorial, rainforested south. "Emperor" Bokassa's eccentric rule from 1965 to 1979 was followed by military dictatorship. Civilian rule from 1993 was plagued by mutinies and rebellion. The 2003 coup leader, Gen. François Bozizé, was elected president in 2005.
Look inside: The Americas: Where to Go When — £15.00
Introduction Written by a team of travel experts, and edited by Craig Doyle, the title brings more than 130 destinations to life with informative narrative and the stunning photography you’d expect from DK Eyewitness.Get to the heart of the most memorable travel destinations in the Americas with hundreds of experiences from marvelling at Niagra Falls in April and cruising down the Amazon in May to sampling San Francisco’s romantic spots in September. Six different themes - Natural World, Unforgettable...
Look inside: 15-Minute Total Body Workout — £15.00
Introduction Forget gyms, expensive kit, and hours of punishing fitness regimes; try these easy-to-follow 15 minute complete workouts and get your body tip top in no time. Clear at-a-glance fold-out pages show you exactly what to do and the live action 60 minute DVD demonstrates each of the four key exercises so you can master techniques. A total fitness package – exercising at home has never been easier or quicker! Created in collaboration with the popular boutique chain Sweaty Betty, with a foreword...
Number - Dorling Kindersley — £15.00
Introduction Packed with bright, lively pictures and large, simple text - this is an ideal book to stimulate recognition and encourage talking and naming. Chunky format is great for little hands. An essential, confidence-building tool for any child's bookcase Small, chunky format with hard-wearing board pages - tough enough for any toddler The best-selling My First series - now brighter, bolder and better!
Look inside: Your Baby & Child — £15.00
Introduction Authoritative and practical, this classic guide to childcare will reassure, encourage, inform and inspire every parent and parent-to-be. Written from the baby and child’s perspective, the text is organised in easy to follow age bands and provides you with information for every stage of your baby's life: The Newborn - the first days of life, characteristics, everyday care The Settled Baby - your first six months together, feeding and growing, crying and comforting The Older Baby - teeth...
Look inside: Visual Dictionary — £15.00
Introduction From the beginning of the Universe to the modern world, find all the information you need. This updated all-in-one encyclopedia not only tells you what a word means, it shows you: with over 6,000 photos and thousands of entries. See how a bronze statue is made stage-by-stage, discover how a plasma TV works, go inside a volcano or the latest high-tech car, explore the prehistoric world and find the answers to all kinds of questions on science, art, music, sport and more. “The ultimate...
Look inside: Dinosaur's Day — £15.00
Introduction Stunning DK photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in Eyewitness Readers, a multi-level reading programme guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. Beginning to readWord repetition, limited vocabulary and simple sentencesPicture dictionary boxesFamiliar subjects such as family, animals and machines200-500 words per book
Look inside: Healthy Pregnancy — £15.00
Introduction From pre-conception to birth, this guide gives you 101 handy hints and tips for a healthy pregnancy. Answering questions on every stage of your pregnancy, and giving valuable pointers as to what to expect and common concerns, this is the perfect go-anywhere guide for all mums to be. Expert advice at an affordable price Handy portable size Bite-size points you can grasp in an instant
Toronto - Dorling Kindersley — £15.00
Introduction From the CN Tower to the Art Gallery of Ontario - the guide covers up to 200 sights and recommendations and slips easily into your pocket or bag. Perfect for on-the-go navigation, discover Toronto’s best restaurants, bars and shops, opening times and transport information. Use the guide to decide your itinerary then plot your route using the fold-out map. Everything you need to make the most of your city break or stopover.
I Spy - Dorling Kindersley — £15.00
Introduction Open little minds to first concepts, improve concentration skills and learn the alphabet in the blink of an eye. A whizzy game involving a double-sided circular playing board with a spinner. On one side play a fun I Spy game looking for colours and shapes, and on the other, spin to select a letter from the alphabet then play I Spy. Every time a player gets it right, they move a space, the first to reach finish is the winner! Perfect for 2 to 5 players, includes a double-sided circular...
History - Dorling Kindersley — £15.00
Introduction From the origins of mankind to the 21st century, spanning the globe and based on the latest research, the complete story of the people, events, themes, ideas and forces that have shaped human existence. Find out about our history’s turning points: eye witness accounts and biographies give a personal angle to major events. Explore humankind’s legacy from architecture and artefacts to the big ideas that have changed our world. Examine the effect we’ve had on nature and vice versa. And...
Baby Animals - Dorling Kindersley — £15.00
Introduction Twinkly, bumpy, scaly, silky, sandy, sticky and shiny textures in a chunky package will help your child discover all about baby animals. Let their little hands roam and feel how smooth and velvety the calves are, but how rough the baby elephant’s ears feel. They’ll learn as you play.Perfect for encouraging tiny fingers to explore: encouraging early learning and development.
Word - Dorling Kindersley — £15.00
Introduction Packed with bright, lively pictures and large, simple text - this is an ideal book to stimulate recognition and encourage talking and naming. Chunky format is great for little hands. An essential, confidence-building tool for any child's bookcase Small, chunky format with hard-wearing board pages - tough enough for any toddler The best-selling My First series - now brighter, bolder and better!
Water - Trevor Day - Dorling Kindersley — £15.00
Introduction From the oceans to the clouds, water is everywhere. Incredible images and amazing facts and features show you how it shapes our planet and how vital it is to Earth’s future. How does water drive our weather? Why is the sea blue? Why does ice float? Find out how water affects your daily life and see for yourself how it has shaped our planet. Special foldout pages reveal and explain the water cycle and incredible images show that science is all around us.
Look inside: My Little Encyclopedia — £15.00
Introduction Did you know ... that Spanish is the second most spoken language? That some insects sing to each other? Or that light is the fastest thing in the Universe?Discover amazing things – find out why the sea is salty, what flower stinks of rotting meat, and how to make a rainbow – then test yourself with curiosity quizzes.Small enough to pop in your schoolbag, it’s perfect for projects or just for fun!
Earth Matters - Dorling Kindersley — £15.00
Introduction Discover all about our incredible world and how to look after it A DK Made with Care book is created using the best ethical and environmental practices possible. Our back cover shows you how we have made this book differently and gives the book's environmental footprint. We have taken great care to source local printers, FSC paper (Forest Stewardship Council) and to use only non-hazardous vegetable inks. Plus we only use printers who look after their workers.Introduce your child to our...
Mammals - Dorling Kindersley — £15.00
Introduction From the award-winning Eyewitness Guides team, Eye Wonder Mammals takes a look at mammals - from Aardvarks to Zebras - in their rich habitats.Vocabulary is accessible to children aged 5 plus with the meanings of new subject-related words clearlyexplained in a glossary.
New York - Dorling Kindersley — £15.00
Introduction What's happening in New York now? The only guidebook which is always up-to-date with its own website that takes you to the best that New York has to offer. If you want to check what exhibition is showing at the MOMA or book a table for dinner in Chinatown, follow up recommended venues and activities from the guide on the password-accessed website to ensure constantly updated information with no dead links. Whether you are a city flier or a young urban traveller, enjoy a 24 hour experience...
Look inside: Baby Says Peekaboo — £15.00
Introduction Play peekaboo with your baby and hear them giggle with delight as hidden surprises are revealed. Find a hungry baby under a bib and a bathtime baby under a towel! At the end of the story babies can say “boo” to themselves in their own shiny mirror! Eye-catching and appealing with giant touch-and-feel flaps Encourages development of imagination, early-thinking and memory skills Supports Early Learning Goals as set out in the National Curriculum The simple text encourages and improves...
Look inside: BMA When Your Child is Ill — £15.00
Introduction From asthma to chicken pox, learn to look after your little people with this at home guide for parents, covering childhood diseases and disorders. Comprehensive question-and-answer charts help you make informed decisions about your child’s health, giving you the confidence to know when to visit a doctor or hospital, or to treat them yourself. Plus, updated advice on first aid, specially tailored for children, gives you the knowledge you need instantly if your baby or child gets hurt...
Look inside: Children's World Atlas — £15.00
Introduction From the sparsely populated plains of Mongolia to the crowded streets of Tokyo, they’ll explore the societies, cultures, histories, climates and landscapes of every corner of the globe. Vivid photographs and state-of-the-art maps capture the unique personality of each region and will give your child a flavour of what it’s really like to live in each country.
Look inside: I Love Riding — £15.00
Introduction A perfect introduction to horses and riding for young horse-lovers produced in association with The Pony Club UK.Let your child discover what makes horses so loveable and basic riding techniques following the experiences and emotions of young riding students. They’ll learn who’s who at the riding school and pick up skills such as how to groom a horse, what happens at feeding time, and how to untack horses. Step-by-steps show basic positions so your child will learn while they read.Perfect...
ELT Graded Readers: Trees (Audio CD) — £6.80
Ethical Business - Dorling Kindersley — £15.00
Introduction Develop your ethical business skills by learning to assess your business, establish alternatives and plan for change. Step-by-step instructions, checklists and features examine business benefits, environment strategy and implications for human resources.Tips, dos and don'ts and 'In Focus' features on what to do in a particular situation, plus real-life case studies demonstrate how to plan your ethical strategy, monitor progress and achieve your goals. Read it cover-to-cover, or dip in...
Tracey Cox - Dorling Kindersley: video interview — £12.99
Do you believe that the sixties really was a sexual revolution for both sexes, or do you believe that in the 21st century, the majority of us have still have sexual hang-ups? You have included a chapter in your book entitled 'This is really embarrassing, but…' which covers topics that wouldn't normally be discussed…
Look inside: 15-Minute Italian — £15.00
Introduction Parla Italiano? In just 15 minutes a day you can speak and understand Italian with confidence, with this revolutionary new system that makes learning quick, easy and fun. Practice just 4 times a week for 3 months and use the real-life examples to cover every holiday and business situation. No writing or homework - just use the cover to hide the answers and test yourself as you learn. The accompanying CD will help you perfect your pronunciation. Divided into sixty 15-minute learning units...
Holocaust - Dorling Kindersley — £15.00
Introduction Between 1938 and 1945, six million Jewish men, women, and children were killed by Nazi Germany and its collaborators. For many, the sheer enormity of the crimes makes it difficult to imagine. Here historical information combines with moving first-person accounts to give you the full story. Maps, charts, and timelines provide eye-opening context and the testimony of survivors featured in the book and accompanying DVD take you behind the statistics. Produced in association with the Shoah...
Dubrovnik & the Dalmatian Coast - James Stewart - Dorling Kindersley — £15.00
Introduction Whatever you plan to do – whether you are travelling first class or on a limited budget – make sure you experience the best of Dubrovnik and the Dalmatian Coast with this quick reference pocket-sized guide. From the top 10 perfectly preserved beaches to the top 10 spirited bars - this guide features the insider knowledge that every visitor needs. Discover the most beautifully preserved medieval sights, unspoilt historic towns, pristine islands, great sailing destinations, churches and...
Look inside: Baby's Busy World — £15.00
Introduction What is baby's world really like? This sturdy board book features all the things that baby loves, from getting dressed to playing peek-a-boo. Bright photographs introduce colours, numbers and shapes while you share special time together. Encourages interaction between parent and baby Stimulates baby's interest and imagination Supports Early Learning Goals set out by the National Curriculum Enjoyable activities that are easily recognisable will make this baby's favourite picture pointing...
Look inside: 15-Minute German — £15.00
Introduction With Britains travelling abroad more each year for both business and pleasure, learning a foreign language should be top of our ‘to do’ list. But how many of us have time? We just never get around to it. With 15 Minute German for just 15 minutes a day you can speak and understand German with confidence. Whether starting from scratch or just in need of a refresher, there is no easier way to learn German - fast. Sprechen Sie Deutsch with this unique visual approach that makes learning...
French Wine - Dorling Kindersley — £15.00
Introduction Perfect for any wine-lover, this definitive visual guide to French wine features fully revised and updated information on over 200 appellations and vintages. Find everything you need, from regional information and driving tours to food pairings and how different wines are made. This lavishly illustrated portable guide includes maps, recommended producers, and regional resources - it's an essential armchair companion for those who want to know what’s what in the world of wine!
Go Golf - Gavin Newsham - Dorling Kindersley — £15.00
Introduction The only book and DVD series of its kind to show you every aspect of playing golf from how to develop your swing to tackling basic shots. The fast track way to play great golf. Clear step-by-step instructions from the book are visually reinforced on the 30-minute DVD using 360-degree live-action footage and eye-catching freeze-frame graphics. Your own virtual coach - follow step-by-step photographs and advice in the book Master techniques using the 30 minute live-action DVD - makes learning...
Nature Encyclopedia - DK Publishing - Dorling Kindersley — £15.00
Introduction Explore nature in all its glory and discover all about plants and animals and where they live. Find out what life is like underground, where you can find the world’s ugliest fish and why fungi are so fantastic. Packed with curiosity quizzes, 'turn and learn' boxes and bite-sized nature facts kids love getting their teeth into, there's lots to see and explore. Go ahead, let your children take a walk into the natural world!
Fox - Dorling Kindersley — £15.00
Introduction Watch the cub get bigger in fantastic photographs bursting with colour, and share easy-to-follow words ideal for reading out loud to the very young. Plus, there are special fox stickers for lots of interactive, furry fun!
Canapes - Eric Treuille, Victoria Blashford-Snell - Dorling Kindersley — £15.00
Introduction From Kiwi and Passionfruit mini Pavalova, to Feta, Olive and Rosemary Quichettees, discover over 250 inspirational recipes for canapés from around the world. You’ll learn to whip up delicious finger-food following step-by-step photography and fool-proof instructions, find preparation tips and menu suggestions for a variety of occasions. Plus, pick up essential hints on planning and portion allocation. Make this your gourmet guide to successful entertaining.
Diabetes - Jill Rodgers - Dorling Kindersley — £15.00
Introduction An authoritative, yet easy-to-understand guide to the causes and types of diabetes, the risk factors and symptoms, and how to manage the condition day-to-day. Covers all types of diabetes, and includes the special concerns of diabetes in children and teenagers. Clear step-by-step photographs illustrate key procedures such as injecting insulin. The guide includes advice on diet, exercise and controlling blood glucose levels, together with information about the glycaemic index of various...
Look inside: Wall-E The Inter-galactic Guide — £15.00
Introduction Open up and find out all about Wall-E, the last little robot left on Earth, whose role in life is to help clean up the rubbish left behind from a civilisation devastated by unchecked consumerism. But he is not alone. When he meets Eve he discovers the true meaning to his life.What happens to Wall-E in this extraordinary journey and who does he meet along the way? Meet the characters, explore never-seen-before artworks and get the lowdown on the loveable and downright horrible characters...
ELT Graded Readers: Animal Senses CD — £6.80
Look inside: Motivate People — £15.00
Introduction Discover the core attitudes and skills needed to motivate yourself and others. Includes practical techniques, effective tips, 5-minute fixes and case studies to equip you to succeed in the real world, plus set your goals and check progress with simple self-assessment exercises. Follow as a complete course, or dip in and out of topics of particular interest. It's pocket-sized so you can take it wherever life takes you!
Tractor Shaped Board Book - Dorling Kindersley — £15.00
Introduction This Tractor Shaped Board Book teaches young children about tractors and how they are put to use on a farm. Through beautiful full-colour photographs, it introduces the sights and sounds of a farm, including the animals that can be found there.
Trees - Allen J. Coombes - Dorling Kindersley — £15.00
Introduction Whether you are a tree enthusiast or an arboricultural expert, this guide is ideal for home and field reference. From sky-high horse chestnuts to modest maples, learn about a wide-range of trees with this clear and concise guide. With selections of trees native to the UK and Europe, you can be sure that wherever you are, this guide will be an invaluable companion.
About Miriam Stoppard — £15.00
Introduction Make your pregnancy personal with this combination of trusted practical advice and friendly reassurance that will ensure the next nine months are really special for you.Dr Miriam Stoppard's helpful guidance provides all the information you'll need while you're expecting your baby: from advice on antenatal care, to tips on nutrition and exercise. Plus there's lots of room for your own notes and photos so you can record your pregnancy thoughts and feelings, and turn this planner into a...
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