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  • Star Finder!: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Night Sky

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    Paperback (DK Children, Oct. 10, 2017)
    Turn your eyes to the skies for this starry-eyed spectacular!Take this practical page-turner on your out-of-this-world adventure to experience cosmic wonders, key constellations, and intergalactic information. Packed with crystal-clear visuals, easy-to-read maps, and top tips, you’ll have no problems navigating the starry night with this indispensable guide. Discover the most important constellations visible in the Northern Hemisphere, read the amazing stories behind each constellation, recognize the constellations of the zodiac, and experience the Milky Way as never before. Learn how to spot planets, galaxies, and nebulas in our Universe, as mind-blowing patterns in the sky are revealed in unprecedented detail.Star Finder! is the complete guide for aspiring astronomers and rising stars everywhere.
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  • History!: The Past as You've Never Seen it Before

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    Hardcover (DK Children, Aug. 20, 2019)
    Transform your view of history with this groundbreaking visual encyclopedia of the events of the past.From the disciplined armies of ancient Rome and the lives of ferocious samurai warriors to World War II and today's eco-friendly innovations, historical events are visualized in incredible detail, providing a fascinating introduction to the world through time. You'll find yourself transported into the past through engaging explanations, incredible illustrations, phenomenal photographs, and jaw-dropping computer-generated images.This new book in the Knowledge Encyclopedia series will inspire young readers with its vivid depictions of history and its comprehensive and authoritative information on a huge range of topics. Highly detailed CGI images bring subjects to life, allowing readers to peer inside ancient buildings, marvel at elaborate outfits, and become transported into the battles of history. Journey through history from our earliest ancestors right up to the world we live in today.
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  • Where on Earth? Atlas: The World As You've Never Seen It Before

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    Hardcover (DK Children, March 28, 2017)
    A vivid showcase of the most fascinating places on the planet through a collection of more than 75 3D maps that show not only where everything is, but also why it is there.Marvel at the world's tallest buildings, find out where earthquakes are most likely to occur, and where you can find super cool, luminescent critters! This kid's atlas is divided into six chapters you can’t help but get lost in.Where on Earth? is an educational book for kids that brings instant understanding to a plethora of fascinating subjects, stimulating interest in the world around us and drawing young readers into its pages and the topics they cover. Take a tour of planet Earth learning about what's where in the worlds of engineering and technology, art and culture, history, nature, Earth science, and human populations.Find out where the world’s the most incredible dive spots are situated, exploring the wreckages of history’s long-lost sunken ships, and where to go if you want to scratch a whale's tongue! Discover Olympic cities, the Seven Wonders of the World, impressive physical geography, and the habitats of Earth’s big cats. Every map contains fact panels that provide additional information and useful statistics, while focus features pull out and explain the most interesting facets for an even richer experience.Explore The World – Learn In Spectacular Detail!A fantastically fresh way of presenting geographical knowledge. The graphics are incredibly rich and detailed, and packed with fun facts about the world. It is easy to spend hours getting lost in these pages. This fascinating fact book engages wide range of subjects including:- Geography- Nature- People- History- Arts - Entertainment- Science - Technology It is the perfect kid’s educational book for school projects or simply for satisfying curiosity about the big beautiful world around us.
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  • Ocean: A Visual Encyclopedia

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    Hardcover (DK Children, July 21, 2015)
    From the shimmering surface to the darkest depths, this breathtaking visual encyclopedia presents our blue planet as never before. Stunning photography, accessible information, and fascinating facts are spilling over in this essential guide to the oceans. Take a dip in all the world’s waters to experience their incredible diversity. Make a splash in the icy Arctic waters before warming up in the tropical Indian Ocean. Experience the super size of mighty whales compared to swarms of tiny krill. Cast your eyes to the skies to see circling sea birds before diving down to meet mysterious creatures of the deep. Awash with comprehensive information and fascinating detail, Ocean: A Children’s Encyclopedia is the perfect choice for school projects, marine enthusiasts, and water babies everywhere.
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  • The Philosophy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained

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    Paperback (DK, Feb. 21, 2017)
    Explore the history and concepts of philosophy, from the big thinkers to complex theories, with straightforward text and witty illustrations that demystify an often daunting subject matter. Now in paperback.Are the ideas of René Descartes, Mary Wollstonecraft, John Locke, and Thomas Hobbes still relevant today? The Philosophy Book unpacks the writings and ideas of more than 100 of history's well-known philosophers, taking you on a journey from ancient Greece to modern day. Explore feminism, rationalism, idealism, existentialism, and other influential movements in the world of philosophy.From Socrates to Confucius to Julia Kristeva, The Philosophy Book breaks down difficult concepts using innovating graphics that pop off the page alongside creative typography. Cutting through the haze of academia and untangling complicated theories to show how our social, political, and ethical ideas are formed, The Philosophy Book contextualizes the information around time periods, innovative thinkers, method, and philosophical approach.As part of DK's award-winning Big Ideas Simply Explained series, The Philosophy Book uses graphics, clear writing, a philosopher directory, and a vocabulary glossary as a perfect and comprehensive introduction to a complicated and fascinating subject.Series Overview: Big Ideas Simply Explained series uses creative design and innovative graphics along with straightforward and engaging writing to make complex subjects easier to understand. With over 7 million copies worldwide sold to date, these award-winning books provide just the information needed for students, families, or anyone interested in concise, thought-provoking refreshers on a single subject.
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  • The Civil War: A Visual History

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    Hardcover (DK, March 21, 2011)
    Produced with the Smithsonian Institution and released in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of the start of the war, The Civil War is the definitive visual history to one of the most defining moments in our country's history. Comprehensive timelines, revealing first-person accounts by soldiers and civilians, key political and military leaders, as well as examinations of broader topics, such as transportation, the economy, and the treatment of wounded soldiers, make The Civil War a must-have for anyone interested in the history of the Civil War.
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  • Big Girls Use the Potty!

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    Paperback (DK Children, Aug. 18, 2008)
    Take the worry out of potty training with this fun and informative guide that encourages your child to use the potty like a big girl. Now your child can be potty perfect with this step-by-step guide to using the potty with pride! With lots of friendly advice, and special reward stickers to encourage success, soon your toddler will be able to say, "Bye-bye, diapers!" With rhyming text, this book is fully illustrated and complete with a pull-out chart and star stickers. The emphasis is on motivating children to use the potty correctly by giving them praise and rewarding their success as they take their first steps towards becoming diaper-free. This book is a great introduction to a challenging family subject. Motivating and fun! Includes 80 reward stickers for your brave little trouper. Practice makes perfect!
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  • The History Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained

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    eBook (DK, Sept. 16, 2016)
    From the dawn of civilization to the lightning-paced culture of today, take a fascinating journey through the most significant events in history and the big ideas behind each one. Bring history to life as you explore the Law Code of Hammurabi, the Renaissance, the American Revolution, World War II, and much more.As part of DK's award-winning Big Ideas Simply Explained series, The History Book uses infographics and images to explain key ideas and themes. Biographies of key leaders, thinkers, and warriors, from Julius Caesar to Barack Obama, offer insight into their lives and further historical insight into these world-changing episodes. Perfect for an avid student or armchair historian, the clear explanations of ideologies behind events that have shaped our world into what it is today.The History Book makes the past 4,000 years of history accessible and provides enlightenment on the forces that shaped the world as we know it today, for students and history buffs alike. Reviews:"[The Big Ideas Simply Explained books] are beautifully illustrated with shadow-like cartoons that break down even the most difficult concepts so they are easier to grasp. These step-by-step diagrams are an incredibly clever learning device to include, especially for visual learners." - Examiner.com"The visual layout promotes browsing with illustrations, pull quotes, and simple mind maps to explain concepts quickly." - Library Journal"Accessible guide to the great thinkers." - School Library Journal"Clever and engaging." - Booklist"Kids are never too young to understand history; it just needs to be presented in the appropriate way. With that in mind, The History Book is a fantastic place to start." - GeekDad.com
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  • DK Workbooks: Geography, Third Grade

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    Paperback (DK Children, March 10, 2015)
    Perfect for children ages 8 and 9, this workbook provides extra practice to sharpen geography skills of third graders and contains curriculum-aligned exercises on topics including latitude and longitude, biomes, natural resources, changing maps, and more.Level by level, the write-in DK Workbooks: Geography series offers at-home practice that kids actually enjoy—making them ideal supplements to schoolwork. Designed to support curriculum standards, this series is developed with leading educational experts to build confidence and understanding.Each leveled workbook, for children ages 3–9, is packed with activities and challenges, offering the beneficial repetition and cumulative learning that lead to mastery. Fact boxes on each page give a simple overview of the topics being covered, review the basics, and often offer an example of the task at hand. The exercises themselves reinforce key geography topics including map reading, compass directions, continents, countries and states, borders, bodies of water, and more.
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  • Dinosaurs: A Visual Encyclopedia

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    Hardcover (DK Children, April 3, 2018)
    Updated with the latest discoveries about the prehistoric world! Explore all of prehistory--the plants, the reptiles, the swimmers, the flyers, the dinosaurs, the mammals, and more in this comprehensive visual celebration of prehistoric life.Dinosaurs is not simply a catalog of facts--it is a visual celebration of the history of all life on Earth, with a special focus on dinosaurs. It features more than 100 dinosaur species, many illustrated with exclusive, brand-new artworks. The new images vividly reflect the very latest research into what these prehistoric creatures looked like, including stunning new discoveries about feathered dinosaurs. Material is organized by category of animal: invertebrates, early vertebrates, dinosaurs and birds, and mammals.
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  • LEGO NINJAGO Character Encyclopedia

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    Hardcover (DK Children, June 7, 2016)
    Explore the world of LEGO® NINJAGO® and the characters and vehicles in this #1 New York Times bestseller that contains an exclusive Jay minifigure and 48 new pages.Also a Wall Street Journal bestseller and a USA Today Best-Selling book, LEGO NINJAGO: Character Encyclopedia, Updated Edition is now expanded with brand-new LEGO NINJAGO minifigures and sets, making it the ultimate book for your little ninja.Read each character's ninja file to learn what makes each one special and unique, and find out which weapon each ninja uses. From Ninja to Nindroids to Sky Pirates, each character has a brilliantly-photographed page filled with amazing facts and trivia, such as which minifigure is the rarest and which minifigure can be found in the most LEGO NINJAGO sets.Join the Masters of Spinjitzu and discover the secrets of the vehicles, weapons, and locations that make up the LEGO NINJAGO world with LEGO NINJAGO: Character Encyclopedia, Updated Edition.LEGO, the LEGO logo, NINJAGO, the Brick and Knob configuration and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. © 2016 The LEGO Group. Produced by DK Publishing under license from the LEGO Group.
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  • DK Workbooks: Problem Solving, Kindergarten: Learn and Explore

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    Paperback (DK Children, Feb. 16, 2016)
    Perfect for kindergarteners, this workbook introduces children ages 5–6 to solving simple math problems. Specific topics covered include working with numbers up to 20, 2D and 3D shapes, addition and subtraction, comparing sizes, and picture graphs.Developed in consultation with leading educational experts to support curriculum learning, DK Workbooks: Problem Solving is an innovative series of home-learning math workbooks that is closely linked to school curriculum and helps make learning easy and fun.Each title is packed with exercises and activities to strengthen what children learn in school. With clear questions and supportive illustrations to help children understand each topic, the books provide practice to reinforce learning and understanding of key concepts, such as fractions, times tables, and shapes. A parents' section contains answers, tips, and guidance to provide support, and a certificate of achievement will reinforce confidence in kids by rewarding their accomplishments.
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