Books in My First Guides series

Introducing My First, a new series of board books that introduces children to basic concepts through simple yet bold, graphic artwork. In SHAPES, little ones will learn the primary shapes in their world!In My First Shapes, little ones will be introduced to the shapes in their world. The pages of this book are filled with circle, triangles, stars, and more—rendered in a vibrant, graphic style, along with foil highlights that make this an even more enjoyable experience for babies.

Toddlers will be introduced to baby animals in this informational board book filled with labeled images of cubs, puppies, ducklings, and more.My First: Baby Animals features bold, beautiful images that are labeled clearly, promoting early learning and language skills, and the pages are filled with the distinctive, iconic design of DK's My First series. Made with toddlers ages 0–2 in mind, the book's sturdy format is ideal for small hands to hold and carry.Whether read alone or with an adult, My First: Baby Animals encourages independent learning as preschoolers get to know little animals that come from all different environments.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.

1) THE WHOLE NATURAL WORLD is in the pages of these incredible pocket references - topics range from animals to weather to wildflowers. 2) ONLY FIELD GUIDES NOW SOLD IN THE TRADE MARKET FOR AGES 6-10. National Geographic Pocket Guides are younger and more user-friendly than Audubon's or Peterson's. 3) REVIEWED BY EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS and carefully researched to meet National Geographic's high standards for accuracy. 4) PHOTOGRAPHS AND ILLUSTRATIONS work together to give a full portrait of each entry in its natural habitat. 5) RANGE MAPS SHOW THE DISTRIBUTION throughout North America or the world 6) FIELD NOTES give fast answers and fascinating tidbits. 7) A NEW SERIES FROM NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, Pocket Guides will release in sets of four per season. 8) HANDY POCKET SIZE AND STURDY COVERS MAKE THESE GUIDES PERFECT FOR FIELD USE. 9) A RULER ON A SPECIAL BACK FLAP is a convenient tool when measuring specimens. A GLOSSARY, INDEX, and HOW-TO-USE section make for easy reference. 10) A backmatter section for notes and sketches is perfect for in the field observations. National Geographic My First Pocket Guides cover a wide range of topics, from animals to constellations, from weather to ecosystems. ROCKS & MINERALS are fascinating to kids - and since they're all around, they're easy to observe and collect. Each Pocket Guide has approximately 40 entries on the topic, each occupying a spread of the book. Stunning photographs make identification of specimens easy. Beautiful artwork shows the animal or plant, etc. in its own environment, and a separate line drawing offers a sketching guide for budding naturalists. Range maps show distribution; bulleted facts offer information about size, color, diet, habitat, etc.; and field notes give additional fun facts and insights. Each spread is packed with information and is lively, colorful, and appealing. An introduction pulls it all together, and a how to use this book section points out all features for ease of use.

Young readers will love to feel the different textures and hear the first words 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 first words in this interactive, sturdy board book, packed with photographs, tactile textures, and spoken words to help young readers develop simple vocabulary. Six spoken words with sounds are included along with many photographs of first words.

DK continues to put early learning first with the award-winning My First series. When My First Word Book was published in 1991, its innovative style broke new ground in preschool publishing, establishing a new way of helping young children make vital connections between images and words. More than 1.7 million copies later, DK is recreating the magic for a new generation of youngsters. Brand new photography reflecting our changing times identifies and categorizes everyday objects and concepts, concentrating on the 1,000 first words most commonly used by young children.