Books with author Andrew Donkin

Atlantis: The Lost City? probes the question of truth or myth. Follow the evolution of a mystery that has captured the human imagination from ancient Greece to the present. Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!

Andy wants to learn the alphabet! He is an Alligator with an undying love of airplanes; In his free time, he often practices acrobatics with aliens! He has a group of interesting and funny friends: from Grace, the golf-loving, golden giraffe, to Mary, a mall-managing magical monkey… Andy never has a shortage of supportive friends to help him figure out the ABC’s! Andrew Dong’s children’s picture book is infused with imaginative and entertaining illustrations which are bound to both educate and entertain! Each page features a letter, with a theme intricately connecting many objects starting with that letter. Kids at any reading level can all learn hundreds of words, from basic colors to elementary school-level adjectives by observing the illustrations. The book is designed to let both parents and kids have fun time together beyond just learning the alphabet. The creative alliteration on each page is fun for the kids to read along with their parents. Finding Andy on every page is an added challenge that will certainly keep kids hooked and on their toes. The “Letter Party” page in the end of the book encourages the kid to find all the friends having fun together in one place. How exciting!Have fun reading, laughing and learning the alphabet alongside your friend, Andy the Alligator!

Five planes vanish into the blue ocean. Two crews disappear from a ship. Strange things can happen when you enter the Bermuda Triangle. Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!

From fog, ice, and rocks to cannon fire and torpedo attacks--read the story of five doomed sea voyages and the fate of those who took part in them. The 48-page Level 3 books, designed for children who can read on their own, contain more complex sentence structure and more detail. Young readers will devour these kid-friendly titles, which cover high-interest topics such as sharks, and the Bermuda Triangle, as well as classics like Aladdin. Information boxes highlight historical references, trivia, pronunciation, and other facts about words and names mentioned. Averaging 2,400 to 2,800 words, these books offer a 50/50 picture-to-text ratio. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4.

From blizzards and glaciers on the world's highest peaks to the challenge of free climbing, there is danger on the mountains! These 48-page books about fascinating subjects like pirates, mummies, and volcanoes are for proficient readers who can understand a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure. In addition to the stunning photographs, informative sidebars, and glossary, readers will find archival photographs and paintings. Averaging 4,500 to 5,000 words in length, Level 4 books are 40 percent pictures and 40 percent text. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4.

The ultimate alien A–Z, featuring the greatest fantasy, TV, cinema, science fiction and real life aliens of all time.Here are the facts as we know them on everyTHING and everyBODY that mankind has encountered in fact and fiction – and in those strange dark places in between! Awesome Aliens ranging from Dalek Invaders to the Klingon Empire, via the sinister Greys and Men in Black, through Jawas, the Sand Worms of Dune, Time Lords, Venusians, Vulcans and Yoda.This is the complete guide to Interstellar life in the Galaxy, containing all the information a visiting humanoid needs to survive on the Galactic rim and beyond…And when you’ve been through it all. When you think you’re ready to explore the galaxy, you can take the G.A.T. (The Galactic Aptitude Test.) This is a recognised interstellar exam which has been written by some of the biggest brains (and longest tentacles) in the Universe.

Part of the million-selling MY STORY series that brings the past into the real world, giving it a truly human touch. It's 1008 AD, and after being injured in a raid that goes horribly wrong, Tor Scaldbane is devastated at losing his chance to be a legendary warrior. But then he discovers the sagas of his ancestors; glorious, bloody battles, ancient heroes, powerful gods ... and realizes that all might not be lost after all...

You've probably heard of William Shakespeare...He is dead famous for: writing a few plays - having a bit of a way with words creating characters like romantic Romeo and murderous Macbeth. But have you heard that William: did a seven-year vanishing act - nearly had his head chopped off by the Queen - nicked an entire theatre? Yes, even though he's dead, William's still full of surprises. Now you can get the inside story with William's secret diary, find out the news of the day in the Shakespearean Sun and prepare to be amazed as the curtain is raised on Shakespeare's most dramatic acts. This title is Dead Funny - Dead Gripping - Dead Famous.