Dorling Kindersley

Craig Doyle, 2011

»The Americas: Where to Go When», compact edition, is the ultimate holiday planner, highlighting the most spectacular places in North, Central and South America and the best time to visit each one. Written by a team of travel experts, and edited by Craig Doyle, the title brings more than 120 destinations to life with informative narrative and the stunning photography you'd expect from DK. Get to the heart of the most memorable travel destinations in the Americas with hundreds of experiences from marvelling at Niagara 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 Journeys, Family Holidays, Luxury & Romance, Activity Breaks, and Festivals & Culture — ensure that there is something for everybody. With a simple month-by-month format, practical information and suggested itineraries, «The Americas: Where to Go When» makes finding the ideal getaway easier than ever. Search by time of year, type of vacation or simply flip through the pages and be inspired. Take an enticing tour of the Americas with «The Americas: Where to Go When». Подробнее

Dump Truck Carries EU Toy Safety Directive 'CE' logo. Children will love looking at different types of dump trucks including one that can carry a load as heavy as 15 elephants. The fun dump truck shape with real wheels, is guaranteed to appeal to little hands. Подробнее

Australia »DK Eyewitness Australia» travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions this extraordinary country has on offer. Packed with colour photographs, illustrations and detailed maps discover Australia region-by region; from the aboriginal sites of the Northern Territory to the wilderness of Tasmania. The guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs from the best ways to explore the outback to sampling Australia's world-famous surf and beach culture and shopping in Melbourne, with comprehensive listings of the best hotels, resorts, restaurants and nightlife in each region for all budgets. You'll find 3D cutaways and floorplans of all the must-see sites from Sydney Opera House to Canberra war memorial plus street-by-street maps of all the major Australian cities and towns. «DK Eyewitness Australia» explores the culture, history, architecture and art of this diverse country not forgetting the best scenic routes and the country's magnificent national parks, wineries and distinct wildlife. With up-to-date information on getting around by train, car, walking in cities and all the sights and resorts listed town by town, «DK Eyewitness Australia» is indispensable. Don't miss a thing on your holiday with the «DK Eyewitness Australia». Подробнее

Austria »The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Austria» will lead you straight to the best attractions the country has to offer. Whether you're exploring the museums in Vienna or skiing in Styria, this guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs, with comprehensive listings of the best hotels, restaurants, shops and nightlife for all budgets. It's fully illustrated and covers all the major areas from Tyrol and Salzburger Land to Carinthia and Burgenland. You'll find 3D cutaways and floorplans of all the must-see sites — including Mariazell Church Stephansdom Cathedral, and Schonbrunn — as well as street maps and reliable information about getting around. «DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Austria» explores the culture, history and architecture, not missing the best in entertainment, shopping, tours and scenic walks, in this unique country. With all the sights and attractions listed area by area, «DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Austria» is your essential companion. «DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Austria» shows you what others only tell you. Подробнее

My Little Carry Book Colours Not suitable for children under 1 year of age Teach your child about colours with this hands-on «My Little Carry Book». With lots of fun-filled pictures, your toddler will love learning about colours with this brand new «My Little Carry Book». Turn the pages with your child and watch as they develop language and reading skills. Every bright, bold page introduces a different coloured object with engaging rhyming words to read aloud. Your child will love the bright spotty handle that they can carry and pretend they have a bag, just like you! This is a great new series that your child can pick up and carry around, wherever they go. Подробнее

My Little Carry Book Animals Not suitable for children under 1 year of age Teach your child about animals with this hands-on «My Little Carry Book». With lots of fun-filled pictures, your toddler will love learning about animals with this brand new «My Little Carry Book». Turn the pages with your child and watch as they develop language and reading skills. Every bright page introduces a favourite animal — from a fluffy duckling, to a small tree frog — with engaging rhyming words to read aloud. Your child will love the bright spotty handle that they can carry and pretend they have a bag, just like you! This is a great new series that your child can pick up and carry around, wherever they go. Подробнее

Number Carries EU Toy Safety Directive 'CE' logo. This is the best-selling «My First» series — now brighter, bolder and better! You can get your toddler counting confidently with «My First Number Board Book». Packed with bright, lively pictures and large, simple text — this is an ideal book to stimulate recognition and encourage talking and naming. It features a chunky format and hardwearing pages that are great for little hands. Подробнее

Baby Pets! Carries EU Toy Safety Directive 'CE' logo. Help baby discover the world of pets with this chunky board book. From a sparkly-eyed cat, to a stripy clownfish, a feathery budgie and a twinkly goldfish, your child will love discovering all about Pets! Meet them together as you lift flaps and explore the shape and texture of the tactile tabs. Perfect for reading aloud and encouraging early word recognition, your baby will love the playful images and bold type. Babies and toddlers will want to investigate and explore each one again and again. «Chunky Baby Pets!» has been nominated for a Mother and Baby Award 2011/12 in the Best Baby Toy, 6-12 months' category. Подробнее

Baby Beep! Beep! Carries EU Toy Safety Directive 'CE' logo. Help your baby learn about transport with this chunky board book. Your baby will love finding surprises under the tactile flaps: from a tough dump truck, a little car, a red fire engine, a speedy ambulance, a bumpy-wheeled tractor, and a chunky plane. Read them together as you lift flaps and explore the shape and texture of the tactile tabs. Perfect for reading aloud and encouraging early word recognition, your baby will love the playful images and bold type. Babies and toddlers will want to investigate and explore each one again and again. Подробнее

Shakespeare

Peter Chrisp, 2011

DK Eyewitness Shakespeare is a spectacular and informative guide to one of history's most well known playwrights. Amazing colour photographs offer your child a unique 'eyewitness' view of William Shakespeare. Did you know special effects were used in Shakespeare's plays including devils and ghosts that came up through trapdoors in the stage? Let your child discover the fascinating life and times of one of the world's greatest playwrights, from Shakespeare's birth in the small town of Stratford-upon-Avon to theatre life in 16th century London. Then use the giant pull-out wall chart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about Shakespeare. Find out more and download amazing clipart images at our associated website. Подробнее

Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Anakin in Action! Get your child hooked on reading as they meet the Jedi Knight Anakin from the new Star Wars Clone Wars series. Designed to engage even the most reluctant reader, this fun-packed Clone Wars Reader is all about your child's favorite hero, Jedi Knight Anakin. Watch as your child meets Anakin and his young apprentice Ahsoko. They'll find out all about their dangerous missions battling fearsome foes from battle droids to the Sith Assassin, Ventress. Plus, they'll meet the Jedi, the clone soldiers who fight alongside them and check out the Clone Wars vehicles, spaceships and much more. 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. Подробнее

Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Jedi in Training Get your child hooked on reading as they meet Ahsoka from the Star Wars: The Clone Wars series and learn all about how she trains to become a Jedi. Designed to engage even the most reluctant reader, this fun-packed The Clone Wars Reader is all about your child's favourite heroine, Ahsoka. Watch as your child meets Ahsoka training to become a Jedi. They'll find out all about her adventures under the wing of different Jedi's — Anakin, Luminara Unduli and Plo Koon — and see how she learns to trust her Jedi instincts and to work as part of a team. 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. Подробнее

The Film Book

Dorling Kindersley, 2011

Lights, camera, action... enter The Film Book, stage left. Step into the world of cinema with The Film Book — the films, the directors, the genres and the styles. Profiling 100 of the world's most influential directors and 100 key cinematic works, the book will take you through the changing experience of cinema from the earliest silent movies to the modern 3D cinematic phenomenon. Covering every national school of film-making from Hollywood to Bollywood the book is a great browse bible with Top 10 and What to Watch feature boxes. You can test your knowledge with the essential trivia section — how much do you know about Oscar winners, biggest flops, banned films and more! From the birth of cinema right up until the present day, The Film Book is a cinematic masterpiece. Packaged in a metal tin just like a reel of film, The Film Book is full to bursting with interesting stats, facts and figures and is essential for any film buff. Подробнее

History of Britain and Ireland This is the definitive visual guide to 5,000 years of British history. 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. 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 is ideal as a family reference for the home as well as a key history companion for schools. Подробнее

The Illustrated Book of Ballet Stories (+ Audio CD)

Barbara Newman, 2010

This title brings a budding ballerina's favourite ballet stories to life, new in paperback. It includes a detailed exploration of five popular ballet stories, with performance photographs, illustrations and additional facts. Plus an introduction to ballet steps and a ballet class, and a specialist glossary. It also includes an introduction by Darcey Bussell. Подробнее

Alice in Wonderland: The Visual Guide

Casey Jo, 2010

Go behind the scenes of Tim Burton's, «Alice in Wonderland». Meet Alice, from «Alice in Wonderland»; now aged 17 she attends a party at a Victorian estate only to find she is about to be proposed to in front of hundreds of snooty society types. She runs off, following a white rabbit into a hole and ends up in Wonderland, a place she visited 10 years before yet doesn't remember. Step into Wonderland and come face-to-face with the characters from Tim Burton's, «Alice in Wonderland», and satisfy your curiosity through tons of cool facts. You'll meet The Mad Hatter, The White Queen, Cheshire Cat, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum and more. Then journey through fantastic stills and CG character photography from the movie and discover all about Alice's magical adventures. Подробнее

Thailand's Beaches and Islands

Andrew Forbes, 2010

»DK Eyewitness Thailand's Beaches & Islands» travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions this majestic region has on offer. Packed with colour photographs, illustrations and detailed maps, it lets you discover Thailand's beaches and islands region by region; from the unforgettable beaches of Phuket, Ko Samuii and Ko Phi Phi to the best attractions of the Krabi province with useful background on everything from diving and snorkelling to relaxing in stunning rainforests. «DK Eyewitness Thailands Beaches & Islands» explores every facet of the region from its landscape and wildlife to its history and culture, sports, outdoor activities and nightlife. Whether you're seeking a secluded getaway or the hottest party destinations, you'll find all the insider tips every visitor needs with dozens of reviews of hotels, restaurants, bars, plentiful shopping tips as well as beaches, markets and festivals listed area by area. With up-to-date information on moving between the islands, scenic tours and the most unmissable Thai cuisine «DK Eyewitness Thailand's Beaches & Islands» is indispensable. Don't miss a thing on your holiday with «DK Eyewitness Thailand's Beaches & Islands». Подробнее

Science Encyclopedia From outer space to the inside of bodies, explore the incredible world of science with this first reference for young scientists — now in paperback! Help your child take an incredible look at the physics, biology and chemistry that shapes everything around us. Packed with answers, they'll discover why a flower grows, what's in the air that we breathe, and why what goes up must come down. This title is full of bite-sized facts, curiosity quizzes and special 'weird-or-what' features kids will love getting their teeth into, there's lots to see and explore. It is perfect for homework or just for fun. Go ahead; let your child explore the world of science. Подробнее

Battle

R. G. Grant, 2010

This is a new edition of this incredible look at over 5,000 years of battles and conflict in a compact format. From the first chariot clashes of the ancient world to the bloody conflicts of today's Middle East and the modern era of nuclear weapons, it explores 5,000 years of armed battles and brutal combat. You can get up close to an incredible array of artefacts, paintings, maps, battle plans and photographs which bring the history of conflict vividly to life. You can meet the generals and see key weapons used in blood-thirsty battles from the cannon to the tank. It comes with a foreword by Dan Snow, co-presenter of the BBC's «Battlefield Britain». You can prepare yourself for this remarkable but brutal story of mankind's most incredible conflicts. Подробнее

Battle at Sea: 3000 Years of Naval Warfare

R. G. Grant, 2010

Thsi is a new compact edition of this visual journey through 3,000 years of naval warfare. From the clash of galleys in Ancient Greece to deadly encounters between nuclear-powered submarines in the 20th century, explore every aspect of the story of naval warfare on, under and above the sea. You can visit every major naval conflict in time through detailed vital statistics of the combatants and outcomes. You can examine the changing face of life aboard a vessel, from punishment and discipline to food and recreation. You can take a look at crews and their roles through the ages exploring hierarchies and organisation. Packed with photographs, maps, 3D battle plans and eyewitness accounts this is the ultimate guide to the evolution of naval conflict. Подробнее

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