Have you ever asked yourself how the inventions, gadgets, and devices that surround us actually work? Discover the hidden workings of everyday technology with this graphic guide. How Technology Works demystifies the machinery that keeps the modern world going, from simple objects such as zip fasteners and can openers to the latest, most sophisticated devices of the information age, including…
A book depicting the life of a famous scientist-mathematician-astronomer-philosopher-physicist
"Just make a mark and see where it takes you". Vashti says he can't draw. Her teacher thinks she can. She knows that there's a creative spirit in everyone, and where there's a dot, there's a way
Jackie Robinson was more than just a teammate. He had a tremendous amount of talent, ability, and dedication. Jackie set a standard for future generations of ball players. He was a winner, and he was also a man.'
Whether your child has a special interest in theater, poetry, or the work of William Shakespeare, you're going to see a Shakespeare play as a family, or you want to add depth and additional resources to Shakespeare's work that your student is studying in the classroom, Eyewitness: Shakespeare is the ideal choice for you and your child to get to know the bard even better. DK's Eyewitness series …
Funny, light-hearted monster stories that are perfect for young readers, brought to us by the esteemed Dr. Roach. Billy's new pet hamster is a huge disappointment. Despite his name, Hercules is perhaps the world's laziest rodent. He does nothing besides sleep, eat, and sleep some more. So when Billy sees an advertisement on television for a power snack, he decides that's just the thing to…
The "British History Series" tells the story of the people and changing landscape of Britain. It aims to bring people and events to life and set them in a historical context. This title explores modern Britain, readers can find out, amongst other things, how Britain lost her empire, why there were two World Wars, what the abdication crisis was about, and when Britain joined the EU.
Welcome to Little Bridge Farm, where every animal has a story. Even though her mum says she's too small to leave the Big Red Barn, Tiger the kitten just can't wait to explore the farmyard. But is Tiger in for a bigger adventure than she thought? This is a warm-hearted series of farmyard tales.
Habitats explores the different places where plants and animals make their homes, and explains how they are suited to these different habitats.