Dorling Kindersley Timelines of Art

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

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

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

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

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

Welcome to the Explanatorium - the only science encyclopedia for children aged 9 and above that you'll ever need, with amazing photography that shows and explains how chemistry, physics, and biology work • When you open this book it will feel like you've stepped into an exciting, colourful, high-energy lab, where you can see for yourself how science really works! Watch as mixtures merge and matter changes state. Discover how some chemical changes can be reversed, yet others can't, and why some reactions produce a bang! See bacteria at work in the world around us, and even inside the human digestive system. Understand the tricks that light plays and unlock the secrets of electricity to find out how it powers your home • Whether it's elements, evolution, or energy, the world of science is brought to life by stunning photographic explanations that answer the biggest and smallest questions about our Universe

"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

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

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

A fun-filled book to teach children all about the inner-workings of the body! • Your body is awe-inspiring, amazing and miraculous. Your heart pumps blood all around your body to keep you alive and carry you around every single day. It keeps you alive and carries you around every day. But how much do you really know about what's going on beneath the surface? Jump on board as DK takes you on a fun-filled journey under your skin, through your insides, and back in time to explore milestones in medicine and the latest scientific discoveries about the human body. Are you coming? • Dive deep into the pages of this incredible human body book to discover • -Each page has engaging photographs and artworks with accessible text ideal for 7-9 year olds • -Split into structured chapters comprising What makes Me Me?, Your Insides, On The Surface, and Healthy Humans • -Includes simple cross-sections, fun human body characters, fascinating close-up photography, and timelines of medical subjects • -Assumes no previous knowledge about the human body and encourages a life-long fascination with biology, medicine, and science • -Real-world photographs combined with diagrams and playful character illustrations to engage young scientists • Jam-packed full of disgusting and delightful facts, this book contains the amazing answers to every question you've ever had on the human body and more! If you've ever wondered why snot is green, how many bones are inside the body, or even why the Ancient Romans used their wee to try and whiten their teeth, then this is the book for you! • Filled with bite-sized chunks of information, The Body Book covers everything from the brain, skull, and mental health, through to how your body protects itself and how surgery has evolved through the ages

Travel through time to discover the paintings, sculptures, and decorative objects that enrich our world • Are you seeking a lavishly illustrated timeline that showcases a glorious gallery of art from all around the world? Then Art Year By Year may be the book for you! • Over 500 images of art movements such as the Renaissance, Neoclassicism, Impressionism, and Pop Art are explored and explained, accompanied by striking visual detail that truly brings the artwork to life. Further featuring biographies of the key figures behind some of the world's best-known artworks, from Botticelli and Hiroshige to Goncharova and Morisot, Art Year By Year has something for everyone to admire • With passion in every page, you can explore • - Feature panels discussing artists, art movements, and techniques • - Specific works of art analysed, with details pulled out and explained • - Pages that explore a single theme through time and across different cultures • - Inspiring quotes from artists add insight • With every story plotted on a timeline, the pages give a snapshot of each era, and reveal the influences and connections behind the artworks and artistic movements that have reflected our world

This enticing introduction to art appreciation for children looks at art history, themes in art, and art techniques - from cave paintings to modern art • Children will learn to step back, think, and look at art in a new way. This fabulous book explores themes in art, including women in art and symbolism in art. Kids will be encouraged to look closely at a painting and understand why and how it was made • By tapping into STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths), Art ... And How it Works helps with the understanding of colour and the materials artists use. The mathematical side of art will be highlighted and kids will learn about patterns and shapes in art • The book looks at the history of art for kids - from prehistoric paintings, Impressionism, abstract art, through to the art of today