Dorling Kindersley Signs & Symbols. An Illustrated Guide to Their Origins and Meanings Bruce-Mitford Miranda

Discover the world's greatest myths and legends - from Greek mythology to Norse mythology - in this comprehensive guide • What did Japanese mythology say about the beginning of the Universe? How did Oedipus become the classic tragic hero in Greek mythology? Who brought about the origin of death in Maori mythology? Combining vivid retellings of famous legends with over 1,000 illustrations of characters, famous artworks, and artefacts, Myths and Legends makes it easier than ever before to understand the stories that are central to every culture • Delve into the well-known tales of the ancient Greeks, which hold the key to such phrases as "Achilles' heel", as well as the lesser-known but richly colourful myths of Africa and the Americas. Explore global ideas such as fate and fortune, and the Underworld, and find out about the key characters - heroes, tricksters, and gods - that make up each myth system

An illustrated atlas to where animals are in the world - whether they have feathers, scales, or fur! • Explore the animal kingdom with this pictorial atlas of the world's wildlife. Where do animals build their homes? How do they survive in very hot and cold climates? Why are so many species endangered? • Discover the answers to all these questions and many more in The Animal Atlas. Learn where in the world different animal species are found; what kind of habitats they live in; what they eat; and how they find their mates • The Animal Atlas is packed with beautiful, life-like depictions of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Each species is carefully hand-drawn to show details of fur, feathers, or scales, while accompanying captions reveal fascinating facts about the animal's behaviour

Follow the story of evolution! The illustrated children's book is a beautiful introduction to the evolution of species over millions of years • What's made animals survive and naturally go extinct? Why are fish scaled? Why do birds have wings? Find out about the changing animal anatomy discoveries made by Swedish zoologist, Charles Linneas • Animals and evolution are fascinating subjects to teach little minds. Discover the ways that animals have adapted to survive and the amazing reasons behind these adaptations. The illustrated guide includes • - Perfect for kids ages 7+, with facts suitable for key stage 2 learning • - Stunning illustrations available on every page • - Many different animal features (such as eyes, scales, claws, hair and many more), as well as feature, spreads on topics like fast evolution • - Highly accessible text of a key schooling subject • Children ages 7 years and older will be delighted by the scientific facts in the wildlife book

Take a tour of the animal kingdom and learn everything there is to know about the wildlife that inhabit the Earth in this complete guide to animals • Introducing Animal Ultimate Handbook, the latest title in DK's Ultimate Handbook series which takes you on a journey of a lifetime as you discover some of the world's most incredible mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Whether you are trekking through the hot and humid rainforest, exploring the dark depths of the ocean, or climbing the snow-capped, icy mountains, you will learn all about some of the extraordinary animals that live on Earth • This ultimate kids' factbook book includes must-know facts and stats about more than 200 species of animal, from where they live to how they communicate with one another, and much, much more

Travel back in time and meet the incredible creatures of the prehistoric world with this children's educational book about dinosaurs • Welcome to the world of dinosaurs! From the Stegosaurus to the Tyrannosaurus-rex, get ready to dig into the past and bring dinosaurs to life with this dino-mite encyclopedia for children! • Inside the pages of this dinosaur book for children, you'll discover • - Full of modern, colourful, and detailed illustrations with a distinct "gamer" style design • - Jam-packed with essential facts and figures on more than 200 different species • - Special features about dinosaur diet, habitat, communication, and more • - Action-packed Battle Up! spreads show which dinosaurs would win in a fight • - Extra reference spreads are packed with information, teaching children about prehistoric plants, dinosaur diets, flying reptiles, and much, much more • - Incredible double spread images of dinosaurs in situ are interspersed throughout the book • This superb fact-packed dinosaur reference book contains everything you've ever wanted to know about dinosaurs of every shape and size! Learn how to tell the difference between carnivores and herbivores or the Jurassic and Triassic periods

Blast off alongside space expert Sarah Cruddas on a ride-along through space exploration history featuring interviews with real Astronauts! • This interesting children's space handbook takes you on a journey through the history of space exploration. Unpack space history, its future, and fascinating information on the human exploration of our galaxy. This picture book will answer your kid's planet-sized questions • Suited for space-intrigued 7-9-year-olds who are eager to learn about the galaxy! Eileen Collins, first woman NASA astronaut to command a space shuttle mission, gives a foreword to this incredible book by Sarah Cruddas. Learn about real-life astronauts, including Apollo 17's Eugene Cernan and Virgin Galactic Test Pilot Kelly Latimer, who all give insight into life in space! • From Man's dream on Earth about going into space, to a man's first steps on the moon and beyond

Want to know what your cat is really thinking and doing? • In Kitty Language, animal illustrator Lili Chin explains everything you need to read your cat's body language. With sections dedicated to their ears, whiskers, tail and more, you'll gain deeper knowledge into many feline behaviours, including sniffing, scratching, play-hunting, chattering and tail flipping. And you'll learn the answers to questions such as: does my cat want to be petted, or do they need space? Are they feeling confident, frightened, relaxed or frustrated? What do they need to feel safe, secure, stimulated and happy? • Backed by scientific research, endorsed by animal behaviourists and vets, and packed with playful illustrations, Kitty Language is bursting with information for cat lovers

Bees continue to fascinate and charm us all – from novice gardeners and nature-lovers to dedicated environmentalists – and today, bees need our help more than ever. Discover the story of these incredible creatures, with The Little Book of Bees • Bees first appeared on Earth an incredible 130 million years ago. Since the time of the dinosaurs, evolution has taken our beloved bees on an incredible journey – and today, there are 20,000 species on the planet • The Little Book of Bees is a lovely, informative book of all things bee – from evolution and communication, to honey, beekeeping, and saving the bees – all in a beautifully illustrated gift book

Иллюстрированный путеводитель по лучшим пабам Лондона и их необычной истории, представленный основателем всемирно известных Liquid History Tours • Пододвиньте табурет, чтобы утолить жажду и окунуться в историю Лондона в поисках лучших пабов города. Мы поднимаем тост в местном шекспировском баре, заходим выпить пинту в бар Джека Потрошителя и распахиваем запятнанные кровью двери "Ведра крови" • В этой книге, посвященной более чем 50 вечным выпивохам, рассказывается об истории Лондона и тавернах, которые принимали, приютили и освежили его главных героев • Исследуя питейные заведения лондонских писателей и художников, его самых отъявленных преступников и знаменитых личностей, мы переходим от архитектурных чудес к скрытным уличным выпивохам, чтобы свести концы с концами, чтобы окончательно поднять настроение в Лондоне

Renowned photographer and digital expert Tom Ang shows you how to master the essentials of digital photography with the brand new, jargon-free Digital Photography An Introduction. Discover all you need to know, from which camera to buy to how to manipulate your images using the latest digital software • Understand what to look for when buying digital cameras and accessories and follow the essentials of good picture taking with expert tips on how to improve your technique. This edition is fully up-to-date with the latest photography equipment to keep you snap happy • With exciting new photographic projects to try and inspirational ideas, concepts and approaches to subject areas to fire up your creativity, Digital Photography An Introduction is the perfect beginner's guide to digital photography

Top Gear's Richard Hammond peers under the bonnet of the world's top supercars to find out how cars work in this turbo-charged children's science book • Discover the fast and furious physics going on inside every car, from G-force and horsepower to acceleration, inertia, and friction. Help your child discover all about the science in this explosive tour of their favourite dream cars • Find out how cars revolutionised the world, see how a car functions with jaw-dropping diagrams, cutaway drawings and cool graphics. Steer to the fundamental science behind the mechanics and then sit back for an exciting look into the future of minimal emissions, maximum fun • PLUS, find great things your child will love to make and do!

Take a look into the circle of life through the life cycles of the planet and everything on it! • Everything begins and everything ends - but what happens in between? Find out in this stunning nature book. Learn about human life and development, processes in nature, how animals change over time, how the universe was formed, and so much more • This illustrated children's book for Key Stage 2 learners ages 7-11 years includes • - More than 60 life cycles featured • - Stunning photographs that capture key moments during a life cycle, such as penguin chicks huddling together to keep warm and the beauty of an orchid in full bloom • - Bite-size facts and stats about every animal, plant, planet, and habitat featured • - A great new angle on the world, the universe, and our place in it • If you're looking for facts about the universe then this is the book for you! Based on key concepts found in the STEM learning curriculum, Life Cycles captures life on the planet through captivating illustrations and photography, amazing facts, and essay-to-read text