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

Robert Winston helps you wrap your head around how the brain works Join Professor Robert Winston in What Goes On In My Head? and introduce your child to the most powerful, complicated computer network that exists - their brain. Make sense of the brain's mind-boggling structure and understand how it controls everything you do. From what the different parts of the brain do and why it changes at different stages in a person's life, to why sleep is so important for us, you'll uncover the secrets of your inner world in incredible detail. Packed with amazing illustrations and fascinating facts like why bird song is similar to human speech and what makes animals yawn. Plus, fun brainteasers to test your child's memory, perception, reasoning and reactions and a personality quiz make learning about the brain exciting. So, get your head around the brain's anatomy and learn about everything from emotions and behaviour to memory and personality and gain a fascinating insight into your brain with Robert Winston's What Goes On In My Head?

'History Year by Year' is a children's history book like no other. It will take children on a stunning trip through time as they follow the history timeline that plots our life on Earth, from prehistoric man to how we live today. Over 1,500 pictures of artifacts, styles of dress, architectural triumphs and magnificent civilizations make this book a mini-history museum for kids.

A stunning visual encyclopedia for kids, packed with stunning photography and amazing facts on every aspect of ocean life. From the Arctic to the Caribbean, tiny plankton to giant whales, sandy beaches to the deepest depths, our oceans are brought to life with astonishing images, simple, stylish graphics, and crystal-clear text explanations in "Ocean: A Visual Encyclopedia." DK's "Visual Encyclopedias" are the first substantial series of encyclopedias aimed at young children, designed to excite and entertain, while offering a comprehensive overview of core subjects. From science and the human body to animals, ocean, space, and more, each book combines fun facts, amazing pictures, and crystal-clear explanations to take kids into the wonders of our world.

Start a lifetime of learning with the "First Facts" series. "First Facts Bugs" introduces children to the world of reading, with lively illustrations and simple text to help build confidence and development. Bursting with fun bug facts and figures, children will love flicking through and learning as they go. Questions such as 'how many legs does a millipede have?' and 'what do beetles eat?' are answered. Fun and educational, these books are perfect for home-reading where children can indulge in their interests - a valuable teaching aid for both parents and teachers.

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 learn their times tables using speed trials, practice grids, and work on division. Developed in consultation with leading educational experts to support curriculum learning, Maths Made Easy (previous ISBN 9781405363426) is a great way to improve your child's maths skills - "the more you practise, the better you'll be!" Carol Vorderman

Introduce children to a world of learning. 'Big Book of Knowledge', fully revised and updated, is a unique look at learning that covers pretty much anything you could hope to know about: Earth and space; the natural world (from plant life to sea life; insects to dinosaurs); the human body; how people in the past lived; the arts and entertainment; and science and technology, all brought fully up to date.