Inc Dorling Kindersley
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
A practical handbook for first-time parents, Pregnancy: The Beginner's Guide is packed with to-do lists, Top 10s, and helpful advice on a wide range of topics, from what to eat when pregnant and how to exercise, to what to buy.Inspirational, informative, and reassuring, Pregnancy: The Beginner's Guide takes a fresh look at the journey through pregnancy, using visual graphics to help parents-to-be through all stages of pregnancy.
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Language
Español
Description
From tiny insects to sleek great white sharks and majestic elephants, this book invites you to explore the animal kingdom up close--from head to toe. Whether you're interested in specific animal groups such as mammals or birds or have a passion for wildlife photography, this beautiful book will delight, fascinate, and surprise. DK's elegant new introduction to wild animals is packed with dramatic photography and crystal-clear illustrations that...
7) Civil War
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Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Discover the horror of slave life, and the Underground Railroad that helped its victims to escape. See the weapons used on the battlefields, from single-shot rifles to powerful Gatling guns. Find out how Abraham Lincoln became president in 1860 and why he was assassinated, "--Page 4 of cover.
8) Train
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Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
A picture-packed guide to the fascinating story of trains and how they have transformed our world. Discover how the vision of George Stephenson, the "father of the railroad," materialized into an age of steam around the world. Study the cut-out of a locomotive to understand how the movement of the piston turns the wheels. Learn how the American railroad contributed to the development and progress in the US and facilitated the spread of population...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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Description
Perfect for budding young chefs looking to cook with confidence, this book will help make sure all your meals hit the spot. Cooking Step by Step is packed with 50 mouthwatering recipes that are easy to make and tasty enough for the whole family to enjoy.
11) Frozen worlds
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
Explore arctic environments, polar landscapes, animals, and people in and around the North and South Poles.
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Discover 2,000 words and definitions to build vocabulary and spelling skills. Packed with colorful photographs that make learning new word meanings simple and fun. Explore easy-to-navigate sections filled with extra features such as useful phrases and opposites. Supports language learning for ages 7 and up."--Page [4] of cover.
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
A comprehensive pregnancy guide for expecting mothers and their partners offers advice from top experts in the field who cover more than three hundred topics of interest, including fertility, birth, nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle changes.
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
Aircraft chronicles the dramatic story of manned flight in stunning visual detail. With more than 800 iconic aircraft, trailblazing engines, famous manufacturers, and the people and technology behind the world's most advanced flying machines, this is the ultimate guide to the amazing history of aviation.
15) The slime book
Publisher
DK, Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"The Slime Book is packed full of more than 30 gloopy, squishy, and stretchy recipes to make at home. Create a glow-in-the-dark slime, gross out your friends with snot slime, and take a bite out of tasty chocolatey slime. Simple step-by-steps and vibrant photographs show how to create every awesome slime. Each recipe is Borax-free and uses safe, readily available ingredients, so you can start pulling and poking right away. Are you ready to slime?...
16) Shakespeare
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Presents the life and work of the English playwright William Shakespeare and provides information about the theater of sixteenth-century London.
Publisher
DK Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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Description
From the origin of the universe to the future of space rockets, this book about space for kids has it all. Did you know that the moon was once a piece of the Earth, and that a day on Venus is longer than one year? First published in 2015, Knowledge Encyclopedia: Space! has been completely revised and updated for 2020, with new images and information on all things space-related to send you rocketing to the furthest reaches of the cosmos. Newly updated...
18) Ask a bug
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Presents in question-and-answer format information and trivia about insects, including if all bees make honey, why spiders don't stick to their webs, and the best insect disguises.
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Incredible maps show where history was made. Much more than an atlas or a history book, When on Earth? charts global historical events through stunning world maps. A truly visual guide to discovering when, where, and why things happened, When on Earth? presents history as a series of stunning, specially commissioned historical maps of the world. Each of these maps charts a key global event, such as the migration of the earliest humans, the spread...