Books in My First Guides series

This board book for babies introduces the first concepts of time with familiar events that structure a child's day, week, month, and year.My First Day & Night brings recognizable images and clear word labels together, including food, clothing, and household items to establish an understanding of bathtime, bedtime, mealtimes, the months, seasons, days of the week, and more.Sparkly foil and shiny finishes on the cover make it appealing for gift-giving, and the sturdy format makes it ideal for babies to carry and hold.Series Overview: This refresh of DK's most successful board-book series includes updated photography, contemporary design, and an insightful approach to engaging preschoolers. With charming, bold design, clear labels, and a wide variety of topics, these first learning books encourage children to build the vocabulary and language skills that form the foundation of early education. DK's iconic My First board book series not only provides a collection of educational information books that children can refer back to again and again, but also offers a first taste of independent learning.

Young readers will learn all about what they can expect when they get a puppy in this Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read with sweet text and photographs of first-time dog owners!What is it like to get your first puppy? Find out in this early reader by Biscuit creator Alyssa Satin Capucilli. What will it be like? You will teach your puppy to sit, take it on walks, feed it, pick up after it, pet it, and most of all…love it very much. Young readers will love seeing kids their age take care of a puppy for the first time in this adorable introduction to pet ownership. Includes a special section in the back with more information about having a new pet!

Young readers will love to feel the different textures and hear the dinosaur sounds in this interactive, sturdy board book designed for children ages 3 and up. Includes an on/off switch on the back cover to extend battery life.Touch, feel, and hear the dinosaurs in this interactive, sturdy board book that features appealing photo-real illustrations of dinosaurs, tactile textures, and exciting sounds. Press the touch-and-feels to hear five exciting sounds, with a button on the last page to play all five sounds again!

Learn how to play chess—the world’s most popular board game!Chess is easy to learn, and anyone can play it. Jessica E Prescott teaches you how you can get good at it—and start winning. Improve your skills through 35 fun activities—this isn’t just a textbook about the rules of the game! Why not have a game of Pawn Football (pawns line up at their starting rank and race to the other side), or do the Queen Dance (make a checkmate using only a queen and king)? Try Scholar’s Mate—the four-move checkmate every beginner needs to know—and when you’re really good, play Bughouse, a crazy four-person game with two chess sets. All the activities have clear, colorful artworks so you can see exactly where pieces should be on the chessboard. There are also helpful hints and tips throughout, and if you’ve ever forgotten how a piece moves or need to brush up on a rule, look at the Starting Out section for a reminder.

Encourage your children to get outside and enjoy the benefits of outdoor living with 'My First Camping Book'.Start with 'Getting Ready to Camp' and plan everything you need to take with you, and why not make a camp diary before you go so you can record every camping trip? Once you arrive at your campsite, you will find out how to identify a good place to camp, how to put up your tent, and the best way to store your food. Once you’ve pitched your tent, learn how to make a campfire (with the help of an adult!)—the recipes in 'Campsite Cooking' are full of fun treats such as hot dogs, s'mores, and fire-baked apples. You’ll never get bored with 'Camping Activities', which has tips on how to climb trees safely, instructions on how to make a sundial, and insider knowledge on animal tracking. In 'When the Sun Goes Down', you will learn how to become an expert in shadow-puppets, how to identify different stars and constellations, and there are tips on how to tell a really scary ghost story. So roll up your sleeping bag, don’t forget your binoculars and start planning your next camping trip!

The My First Guides series offers introductions to a broad variety of high-interest topics. Detailed step-by-step instructions supported by photos and illustrations ensure young readers will be successful with hands-on activities such as folding paper aeroplanes, constructing duct tape projects, and performing magic tricks. Close-up photos and fun facts introduce readers to military vehicles, fast vehicles, robots, and other topics that even the youngest readers are clamouring to learn more about. All topics are presented in a brief manner to support comprehension for young readers.