Books published by publisher DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) Oct - 2001

Engaging and entertaining reference guide about rocks and minerals - perfect for younger readers. From rare gems and precious metals to a unique view of the earth, Eyewitness Rock & Mineral lets your child learn all about the spectacular rocks and minerals that cover the earth, how they are cut and used in a range of important industries such as building, energy, jewellery and more! Eyewitness Rock & Mineral also includes a giant fold-out wall chart full of facts, perfect for bedrooms or classrooms. Packed with all the essential information from the previous edition Eyewitness Rock & Mineral is now much more interactive and colourful than ever with new infographics, statistics, facts and timelines making the book more engaging and educational for your child.

These "Eyewitness Handbooks" are pocket-sized reference books. This particular guide looks at shells, with annotation highlighting distinguishing features of each example. For easier reference, at-a-glance information panels, illustrations and photographs are provided for each entry. Text provides information on key characteristics, with a quick-reference identification guide to pinpoint the most obvious features of each family or group.

Help your child be the top of the class with the best-selling home-study series from Carol Vorderman Let Carol Vorderman help your child succeed in Maths. Maths Made Easy is one of Carol Vorderman's series of workbooks packed with notes and tips to make learning about Maths easy and fun! Follow the exercises and activities with your child to strengthen their learning in school, then reward them with gold stars for their efforts. Each title contains a progress chart so your child can keep track of all the exercises they have completed and parents' notes explain what children need to know at each stage and what's being covered in the curriculum so you can support your child. This book helps children work out areas of compound shapes and triangles, present information on pie charts, and solve questions on square roots. Developed in consultation with leading educational experts to support curriculum learning, Maths Made Easy (previous ISBN 9781405363655) is a great way to improve your child's maths skills - "the more you practise, the better you'll be!" Carol Vorderman

Engaging and entertaining reference guide to World War I From disaster to victory, Eyewitness World War I captivates readers and gives an insight into life in the muddy trenches, and what it was like to be a soldier, along with a broader picture of the world-changing events that led to the start of the conflict. Stunning real-life photographs, illustrating the people, places and stories, give you a unique eyewitness view of the conflict dubbed the "war to end all wars." This book also includes a fantastic giant wall chart and over 250 evocative photographs perfect for bedrooms or classrooms. DK Eyewitness World War I provides the perfect combination of information and great ideas for school projects. Children will learn about World War I and how it changed the world.