Dorling Kindersley Explanatorium of Science

Discover the world of science as never before in this richly illustrated guide bringing key milestones and events to life in visual timelines • Offering a uniquely accessible and visual approach, this visual science book shows as never before where scientific ideas came from and how they have shaped all of our lives • The history of humankind has been driven by scientific discovery. From our distant ancestors learning to use tools and fire for the first time, to the modern breakthroughs that have shaped the world we live in today, science has defined the story of humans for thousands of years. Using beautiful illustrations and clear, easy-to-read text, Timelines of Science explains the history of science as it unfolded across the globe, and delves into the story of scientific ideas, practice, and progress one step at a time

Откройте для себя историю "нас" - от зарождения человеческой истории до мира, в котором мы живем • Визуально потрясающая историческая энциклопедия для детей "Объяснение истории" отправит вас в эпическое, насыщенное фактами путешествие по прошлому. Исследуйте исторические события с помощью ярких иллюстраций и увлекательных объяснений • Загляните внутрь, чтобы узнать, как устроена история! Этот исторический справочник - от эволюции и миграций ранних людей до расцвета и падения великих империй, таких как Древний Рим и ацтеки, - покажет вам, какими были основные поворотные моменты в истории • Получите информацию о войнах и конфликтах изнутри, включая европейских рыцарей, японских самураев, воинов инков и основные столкновения Первой и Второй мировых войн, холодной войны, войны с террором и многого другого

This award-winning children's science book is packed with pop-ups, amazing facts, and fun science projects for kids to try at home • The 2015 winner of the Royal Society's prestigious Young People's Book Prize, Utterly Amazing Science explains the mysteries of science with pull-outs, flaps, sliders, and other interactive wizardry • Pull the tab to launch a rocket, lift the flap to see inside a molecule, and turn a wheel to see how an engine works. Learn about atoms, forces, energy, light, heat, and other core curriculum science topics • This book is perfect for kids aged 8 upwards but guaranteed to entertain and educate readers of any age

Explore the world's most stunning gardens and gain expert knowledge that you can use in your own green space • A celebration of the world's most extraordinary green spaces, Gardens of the World will sow the seeds of adventure and inspire your next trip • Illustrated with inspiring photography and full of fascinating insights from expert gardeners, this beautiful compilation takes you on a visual journey of some of the world's most gorgeous gardens and green spaces. The book is split into five chapters, each focusing on a different theme. From the intricately planned and carefully curated French formal gardens of Versailles to the surrealist jungle dreamland of Mexico's Las Pozas, these gardens prove that green-fingered ingenuity comes in many forms and thrives in even the most unlikely of locations

This beautiful book brings you the very best of art throughout history - using a truly innovative timeline-led approach • Savour iconic paintings such as Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper and Monet's Waterlilies, and discover less well-known artists, styles, and movements the world over - from Indigenous Australian art to the works of Ming-era China. And explore recurring themes, such as love and religion, and important genres from Romanesque to Conceptual art, along the way • Timelines of Art provides detailed analysis of the works of key artists, showing details of their technique - such as Leonardo's use of light and shade. It tells the story of avant-garde works like Manet's Le Dejeuner sur l'herbe (Lunch on the Grass), which scandalised society, and it traces how certain artists, genres or movements informed the works of others - showing how the Impressionists were inspired by Gustave Courbet, for example, or how Van Gogh was influenced by Japanese prints

Who were the men and women behind history's most fascinating and famous wars? This military history book reveals it all • Packed with profiles of influential leaders, famous wars and information on weapons and clothing, this military book captivates the imagination of military buffs young and old • Explore war throughout history. The pages of this intriguing military biography look at the leaders of past wars, who they were and what made them great. It includes • - In-depth profiles of key military personnel with a portrait, timeline of achievements, and key artefacts • - Items associated with a soldier, battle, or army - such as uniforms, personal effects, armour and weapons, and medals - all represented in photographic catalogues • - Striking double-page paintings and photographs presented to showcase key battles • - Detailed photography of weapons and clothing, archive images and clear text • The guide to military history features more than 100 key war generals and military leaders from Alexander the Great and Charlemagne Ghenghis Khan to Ulysses Grant and Winston Churchill

Uncover the stories of gods and goddesses from around the world, in this dynamic anthology of ancient myths • Discover 23 captivating stories of gods and goddesses from civilisations around the world in this book that introduces children to ancient cultures with colourful illustrations and incredible storytelling. Young readers will delight in myths that explain the beginning of the world, the way gods helped humans, the divine's power over weather and other natural phenomena, and much more • Gods of the Ancient World is a perfect global introduction to the most fascinating stories about gods and goddesses from ancient history • Further featuring • - The incredible myths and legends behind each god or goddess with real-world art references • - Illustrations bring each god and goddess to life for a young audience

Take a tour through Earth's most amazing habitats and discover the astonishing variety of life on our planet • From forests and ocean to deserts and the frozen Poles, explore Earth's major ecosystems and the different communities of animals and plants that live in each one • Illustrated in incredible detail with CGI images, children aged 7-11 will pore over the pages of this breathtaking visual journey through Earth's incredible ecosystems. Dip beneath the sunlit surface of the Coral Sea to discover a reef bursting with life. Voyage to the frozen north to find out which animals survive on the icy Arctic tundra. See the sunrise over the Sonoran Desert in spring as this arid landscape bursts into bloom. Find out how animals and plants are adapted to their environment and how they interact with their surroundings and each other, from a teeming tropical rainforest to the hostile conditions of a high mountain peak or the icy Poles

"Достопримечательности мира. Тетрадь для занятий" - это красочная книга с заданиями, избавляющими от скуки, и более чем 300 наклейками. Она не даст детям скучать и развлечет их на каникулах. Юным путешественникам понравится это интерактивное кругосветное путешествие, поскольку они будут играть в сказочные игры с наклейками, блестящие головоломки, умные викторины, креативные рисунки и многое другое. На каждой странице маленькие читатели, играя и изучая, открывают для себя достопримечательности с разных континентов • Книга на английском языке • Come on a trip you'll never forget as we discover the landmarks of the world! • Bursting with boredom-busting activities and more than 300 stickers, this colourful activity book will keep kids off their screens and entertained on their holidays

Станьте очевидцем захватывающих архитектурных шедевров и природных сокровищ мира в этом иллюстрированном путеводителе, который проведет вас по более чем 50 чудесам света. Дети будут загипнотизированы созданными человеком пейзажами, такими как Статуя Свободы, и рекордными чудесами природы, такими как река Нил • Используя яркие полноцветные фотографии и иллюстрации, откройте для себя пирамиды Гизы, Висячие сады Вавилона, храм Артемиды, статую Зевса, мавзолей в • Галикарнас, Колосс Родосский, Александрийский маяк и многое другое! • - Свежий взгляд, новые фотографии, обновленная информация и новая функция "очевидец" • - Удивительные факты, диаграммы, статистика и временные рамки • - Совершенно новые свидетельства очевидцев от экспертов в этой области • "Чудеса света очевидцев" - это идеальный путеводитель по замечательной архитектуре и чудесам природы

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

This engaging and fun reference book is the perfect first step for children into the fascinating world of science! • This super-fun science activity book features pop-ups, lift-flaps, and pull tabs that will engage young children with the theories of light, sound, space, electricity, optics, electromagnetics, acoustics, and more! • Packed with lots of cool and interactive novelties, kids can learn as they play! Inside, you'll find • - Visually exciting fun, colourful illustrations • - Nine spreads with sturdy pop-ups, pull-the-tab sliders, flaps, and cutaway pictures - with some novelties that make science happen on the page • - Introductory spreads that explain what science is and how scientists experiment • - A helpful science glossary