Dorling Kindersley Children's Book of Art

Travel back in time to discover the incredible plants and animals of prehistoric Earth. It's the ultimate first dinosaur book for young readers! • From the first living cells to fearsome dinosaurs and giant mammals, this children's book brings your budding palaeontologist face-to-face with these awe-inspiring creatures! • The Prehistoric World Awaits! • Packed with jaw-dropping images, fascinating dinosaur facts and straight-forward explanations, it's the perfect gift for children aged 5 to 8 with a love of prehistoric beasts and dinosaurs • Inside the pages of this dinosaur encyclopedia from DK Books, you'll discover • - Large pictures and clear, jargon-free text for curious minds • - A handy, pronunciation guide for each animal or plant • - Visual index arranged chronologically, so species can be found quickly • - Detailed profiles of 50 species with key information and fun facts such as size, time period and location • Little dinosaur lovers will be captivated by the amazing range of prehistoric beasts on display! Detailed artworks bring the past to life, painting a spectacular portrait of the supersized, the scary, and the downright bizarre animals and plants that inhabited Earth in ancient times

A fascinating look into the secrets of the supernatural world for curious children obsessed with magic and mystery • Featuring bright and bold illustrations, Mysteries, Magic, and the Unexplained traces the story of myth and magic from ancient superstitions to medieval alchemy and divination to the modern-day fascination with UFOs • This book for children aged 7-9 explores every aspect of magic through the ages and across many cultures. It traces the history of magic ritual from spells and potions to alchemy and divination, as well as investigating other mysteries of the paranormal. While it's a fun read, it takes its subject seriously - taking a historical approach to the supernatural world across all cultures • This compendium for kids of all things magical and unexplained throughout the ages will capture the imagination of kids everywhere

Discover the insects of the world! • Earth's creepy crawlies may be small but they are far from boring! Learn how they contribute to life on the planet, where they live, what they eat, how their bodies work, and what makes them so special • This beautifully illustrated bug book for kids for ages 7-9 years old is packed with • - Fascinating information about bugs that supports and goes beyond the curriculum • - Stories and facts to convey the amazing world of creepy-crawlies • - Factual and informative, with detailed illustrations and photographs of insects, spiders, molluscs, and more • - Compelling text written by insect expert, author, and television presenter, Jess French • - Stunning photographs of individual creatures, from beetles to butterflies • Take a magical journey through the forest floor, down into the deepest caves, and even across the open ocean

Go on an artistic journey around the world in this children's introduction • Discover the power of art and be inspired by cultures from all over the world with this extensive children's guide. This book is the perfect introduction for young readers to the world of art and celebrates different styles from every continent! • Children aged 9+ can enjoy reading about early art right through to present day, and learn about the fascinating lives and achievements of great artists and sculptors, from Leonardo da Vinci to Tracey Emin and Henry Moore. All the essential information about art is covered, including the major movements, artists from around the world and techniques • Children's Book of Art is full of facts and photos highlighting artistic styles from across the globe, from the very earliest cave paintings through to Renaissance art and surrealism, via China's terracotta army and African sculptors

Go on a musical journey around the world in this children's introduction • Discover the power of music and be inspired by cultures from all over the world with this extensive children's guide. This book is the perfect introduction for young readers to the world of music and celebrates music from every continent! • Children aged 9+ can find out how instruments are made and played, and learn about the fascinating lives and achievements of great composers and musicians, from Bach to Bowie, Bjork and Beyonce. All the essential information about music is covered, including the major movements, composers, instruments and techniques • Children's Book of Music is full of facts and photos highlighting musical styles from across the globe, from the very earliest music through to classical and blues, via reggae, Afropop, hip-hop and dance - making it the perfect gift for budding musicians

Discover the hidden meaning of stars in this first introduction to astrology for children • Secrets of Astrology tells you all you want to know about astrology, from the meaning of zodiac signs, to how to read a birth chart. Simple, readable text clearly explains the origins of astrology, the role of the planets, and the significance of the 12 Houses • Young astrologers are guided through all of the different zodiac signs, and can learn more about themselves in the process. Bold, colorful illustrations bring key concepts to life, and make this the perfect addition to your bookshelf. This book is the perfect gift for budding astrologers, or those who love the night sky

A complete and comprehensive children's book about sport that combines facts and figures with the inspiring stories of sporting legends and icons • This exciting book for children is packed with fun facts about a range of popular sports such as football, karate, badminton, and skiing, as well as ones you might never have heard of like biathlon or cheese rolling. Whether you're a fan of team sports, winter sports, water sports, extreme sports, and even board games such as chess and go, this book has it all. My Encyclopedia of Very Important Sport also celebrates the unique talents, lives, and careers of sporting heroes such as Usain Bolt, Serena Williams, Yuna Kim, Lin Dan, and Donald Bradman, and chronicles the most celebrated stories in sporting history, such as breaking the Four-minute mile, Nadia Comaneci's Perfect 10, and Jesse Owens at the 1936 Olympics

Uncover awe-inspiring stories behind the natural world with this nature book for curious kids aged 7-9 • The world is filled with curious objects such as amazing rocks and minerals, microscopic life, plants, animals and more. The wonders of wildlife are so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn! The Wonders of Nature is a stunning nature encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information, little learners will be captivated as they dive into this collection of 100 remarkable items from the natural world, from orchids to opals and lichens to lizards and so much more! Each plant, animal, and rock is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images

Reveal the stories behind your favourite creatures with this awe-inspiring animal book for curious kids aged 7-9 • The animal kingdom is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. An Anthology of Intriguing Animals is a stunning animal encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information, little learners will be captivated as they discover the facts, stories and myths behind their favourite animals. Whether it's where the slow-motion sloth lives, how the plodding pangolin protects itself from predators, or which animal the Ancient Egyptians thought rolled the Sun across the sky, children can learn all sorts of fun animal facts from the storybook descriptions • This beautiful modern bestiary lets you find the animals that interest you and uncover new favourites along the way

DK brings you an all-encompassing practical guide to the seasons that take place in the world around us, and just how magical they can be! • Author Vicky Woodgate introduces a beautifully-illustrated and informative book to teach your child everything they need to know about the changing seasons in our world • What are seasons and why do they change? How can we measure seasons? Are seasons the same for everyone? These are all valuable questions that can be answered within this easy-to-follow weather book, proving the ideal read for 7-9 year olds • Inside the pages of this first-class climate book for kids, you can expect to find • -Top tips, quizzes and activities to reflect on the information learned throughout the book • -Visually engaging content including maps, charts and scenes • -Easy to read language encompassing key vocabulary about seasons • Let DK plant the seed of curiosity in the minds of our young readers, and watch as it blossoms into a life-long love of learning about the natural world and the science and history behind it

Journey from Earth to the outer reaches of the universe with this stunning book about space! You'll encounter bizarre planets, distant stars, and intricate galaxies • Every page of this captivating space book reveals the secrets behind more than 100 celestial objects, from planets, asteroids to black holes and galaxies. Get ready to explore fun facts and exciting new scientific discoveries! • For centuries, the mysteries of space have captured our imaginations. This picture book will illuminate imaginations and spark curious minds to explore the vastness of space • Take your little astronaut on a journey from our planet out into the furthest reaches of the universe! Filled with gorgeous illustrations and incredible photography, young readers will be intrigued by the detailed close-up images of each celestial body

Этот прекрасный исторический атлас поможет детям узнать все о мировой истории, от первых людей, покинувших Африку, до современностит. Путешествуйте по миру, изучая его историю,- от внушающей благоговейный трепет Великой Китайской стены до начала Гражданской войны в США • Детям узнают, как читать карты и как пользоваться ключом, компасом и шкалой. "Детский иллюстрированный исторический атлас" Питера Криспа и Саймона Адамса является незаменимым дополнением к библиотеке каждого ребенка • Книга на английском языке • Bring history to life with more than 40 colourful maps in this children's atlas full of fascinating nuggets of information about our past, includes a pull-out poster • This beautiful history atlas helps children learn about world history all the way from the first people leaving Africa right up to how the world looks now, with a modern world map