Dorling Kindersley Behind the Scenes at the Museum

This is your all-access private pass into the wild and wonderful world of zoos! • We're opening the gates, just for you! Join us on an epic behind-the-scenes adventure of zoos and aquariums. From tigers and tortoises to giraffes and jellyfish, you'll learn about hundreds of different animals and how they are looked after by their keepers • Inside the pages of this children's animal book, you'll discover the secret delights of the world's most interesting zoos and more! It includes • - Showcases the best ethical treatment and conservation of animals and the vital research done by zoos • - Filled with beautiful photos of animals and their innovative habitats in zoos around the world • - Profiles the tasks of zoo staff using language that is fun and accessible • Featuring only the best zoos from around the world, this conservation-themed children's book takes you on a once-in-a-lifetime trip through zoo life

The Internet. Home to the most important and intimate aspects of our lives. Our careers, our relationships, our selves, all of them are out there - online. So ... where is that exactly? And who's in charge again? And what if it breaks? • In Tubes Andrew Blum takes us on a gripping backstage tour of the real but hidden world of the Internet, introducing us to the remarkable clan of insiders and eccentrics who own, design and run it everyday. He uncovers the secret data warehouses where our online selves are stored, peels back the wires that transport us across the globe, reveals its mammoth hubs and surprising alley-ways, explaining what the Internet actually is, where it is, how it got there - and, yes, what happens when it breaks

This is the inside story of twelve years at the helm of Britain’s greatest theatre • It is a story of lunatic failures and spectacular successes such as The History Boys, War Horse and One Man, Two Guvnors; of opening the doors of the National Theatre to a broader audience than ever before, and changing the public’s perception of what theatre is for. It is about probing Shakespeare from every angle and reinventing the classics. About fostering new talent and directing some of the most celebrated actors of our times. Its cast includes the likes of Alan Bennett, Maggie Smith, Mike Leigh, Daniel Day-Lewis, Michael Gambon and Helen Mirren • Intimate, candid and insightful, Balancing Acts is a passionate exploration of the art and alchemy of making theatre

"За кулисами музея" - блестящий и незабываемый первый роман Кейт Аткинсон, получивший премию "Уайтбрид" (ныне "Коста") Премия "Книга года" • Руби Леннокс была зачата Банти неохотно и родилась в то время, когда ее отец Джордж снимался в "Собаке и зайце" в Донкастере, рассказывая женщине в изумрудном платье и футболке D-cup, что он не женат. Банти никогда не хотела выходить замуж за Джорджа, но вот она здесь, застряла в квартире над зоомагазином на старинной улице под Йоркским собором, с рассудительной и язвительной пятилетней Патрицией, жадной Джиллиан, которая отказывалась, чтобы ее игнорировали, и Руби • Руби рассказывает историю семьи, начиная с того дня в конце девятнадцатого века, когда путешествующий французский фотограф запечатлел хрупкую красавицу Элис и ее детей, похожих на цветы в янтаре, и заканчивая поразительными, остроумными и запоминающимися событиями из собственной жизни Руби

A fascinating and engaging picture book exploring 80 exciting ways to travel, both past and present - from the obvious, to the crazy! Travel around the world by yacht, tram, train, unicycle, jetpack, camel... any way you can imagine, in this non-fiction children's book. Every mode of transport is part of a charming scene. See how astronauts travel around space, watch surfers ride the waves at the beach, and race to an emergency with the firefighters. Illustrator Katy Halford's beautiful drawings brings the scenes to life and fun complementary facts will prompt discussion and laughter between readers. How would you choose to travel? Donkey, pedalo, moon buggy? From the small to the big, the familiar to obscure, take your pick from the amazing 80 shown in DK's Around the World in 80 Ways!

The human brain is a most remarkable organ, but how well do we really understand the way it works? • What is a brain and what is the mind? Do you only use 10% of your brain? Why do some people hear colour? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions and many more, then Simply The Brain may be the book for you! • Simply The Brain explores everything that goes on in the brain when you think, feel, and perceive the world around you. If you're seeking a guide that breaks down the inner workings of the mind and the brain, in a way that is easy to understand and jargon-free, then this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily. Covering more than 90 key ideas from neurons and nerves to forming memories and brain implants, each pared-back entry explains the concept more clearly than ever before

"Human Body. Facts at Your Fingertips"- идеальное руководство для любознательных детей, которые хотят знать все о теле и его внутренней работе. Небольшие порции информации, потрясающие изображения и информативные диаграммы покажут вам, что скрывается у вас под кожей, и сделают обучение увлекательным • Знаете ли вы, что по весу кость в пять раз прочнее стали? Или что самые быстрые нервные сигналы распространяются со скоростью до 350 км /ч (220 миль в час) и что смех полезен для вашего здоровья? Все это и многие другие интересные факты о вашем невероятном теле вы узнаете в этой замечательной мини-книге • Издание на английском языке • Find out about bones, breathing, blood, and the brain in this brilliant mini book about how the human body works • Pocket Eyewitness Human Body is the perfect guide for curious children who want to know everything about the body and its inner-workings

Travel through time to the world of the dinosaurs in this exciting prehistoric fiction series for children aged 5-7 years • Jamie is a member of The Dinosaur Club: A network of kids around the world who share dinosaur knowledge! Jamie has just moved to Ammonite Bay, a stretch of coastline famed for its fossils. The Dinosaur Club help each other identify fossils, post new dino discoveries, and chat about all things prehistoric. In this story, Jamie and her friend Tess from the Dinosaur Club are exploring Ammonite Bay and stumble upon a secret cave with fossils all over the walls. But what's that strange tunnel at the back? • Together they go through the tunnel and they discover some dinosaur footprints. Jamie and Tess walk along them...and the two new friends find themselves back in the time of the dinosaurs! It's amazing, but dangerous too - and they'll definitely need help from the Dinosaur Club

Every corner of our planet, from frigid mountain peaks, to vast deserts, lush forests, and the deepest, darkest ocean, is a place incredible animals call home - a place where they live out their exciting and unexpected lives. Through the Animal Kingdom invites you on a journey through these habitats to discover the secret lives of the animals that live there. Track a bald eagle as it soars majestically over the Rocky Mountains, follow migrating wildebeests across the Serengeti as they attempt a dangerous river crossing under the watchful eye of hungry predators, or trace the tracks of the solitary amur leopard - the rarest cat on Earth - as it silents stalks its prey through the icy forests of the Siberian wilderness. Through the Animal Kingdom is the first installment in a new series aiming to reinvent early reference for a new generation of reader, and is perfect for adventurous animal lovers anywhere

A comprehensive and accessible visual history of music - from prehistory to the present day • Why did jazz go Latin? And how did blues influence rock? Find out how music has shaped the world from prehistory to the present day • Classical or rock, everyone has their favourite music style, but how did your top choice come about? Music is a compelling and richly illustrated history of the most unifying art form in the world. Explore the roots of all genres from chants of the middle ages through the grandeur of the classical period to the modern rhythm of blues, jazz, hip-hop, and pop. Music includes illustrated histories of instruments and listening suggestions for each musical genre. Spectacular galleries display families of instruments from around the world, while special features showcase the evolution of key instruments, such as the piano and the guitar, and profile iconic innovators such as Mozart, Billie Holiday, and David Bowie

Let your little learner go on a fun-filled farm adventure with an adorable ladybird! • Along the way, your baby will meet cute farm animals, learn first words and discover cutaway finger trails to follow on every page. Let the exploring begin! • This baby board book makes early learning fun! It's packed with educational activities and features such as • - Naming the things on the farm builds vocabulary and promotes reading readiness • - Exploring the cut-out trials develops observations and fine motor skills • - Joining in with the rhymes and farm animal sounds encourage language development • Babies and toddlers will love learning all about farm life through delightful photos, charming, read-aloud rhymes and fun animal sounds. What's that loud cock-a-doodle-doo? It's the cockerel's noisy song! Oink, oink, oink, that must be the piggies in the muck! • From geese by the pond and sheep on the hills to cows in the barn and rabbits in the field, can you help Ladybird name her favourite animals? This baby first words book includes 40 farm words to help develop language skills

Explore the science innovations as you have never seen them with this visual guide • From the humble beginnings of science, right through to today's information age - go on a journey through the history of science through its people, inventions, and discoveries. This updated 3rd edition explores astronomy, biology, geology, mathematics, and more in stunning visual detail • Inside the pages of Science: The Definitive Visual History, you'll find • - The most recent scientific discoveries across a variety of fields, from astronomy to genetics • - Scientific concepts explained using clear, instantly understandable text combined with informative diagrams and CGIs • - Feature spreads that illuminate the breakthroughs that changed the world • - "Before" and "After" panels allow the reader to follow a particular theme throughout the book • This fully comprehensive visual guide delves into the groundbreaking moments in science that changed the world