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Amazing Earth - Những Kỳ Quan Phi Thường Nhất Thế Giới

Cuốn sách được viết bởi tác giả sách thiếu nhi Anita Ganeri và lời tựa từ nhà tự nhiên học, nhà thám hiểm Steve Backshall, giúp hành trình trở nên cực kỳ rõ nét. Cuốn sách này sẽ đưa bạn đến những vùng đất xa xôi của thế giới để khám phá những kỳ quan tuyệt vời đến nỗi bạn khó có thể tin rằng chúng là có thật.

- Khám phá bí mật ẩn giấu trong hang động cổ xưa ở Hàn Quốc

- Sức mạnh và vẻ đẹp của thác Bản Giốc hùng vĩ

- Những hòn đảo xanh trong lòng Vịnh Hạ Long

- Khám phá thềm băng Ross lớn nhất Nam Cực có kích thước bằng cả nước Pháp

- Lý giải vì sao ta có thể nổi ở biển Chết với độ mặn gấp 9 lần đại dương thông thường

Đây là cẩm nang tuyệt vời dành cho trẻ em tò mò và yêu thích học hỏi. Mỗi trang đều đi sâu vào việc giải thích khoa học đằng sau nhiều hiện tượng tự nhiên, ý nghĩa lịch sử hoặc văn hóa của một địa điểm.

Amazing Animal Journeys - Những Chuyến Di Cư Và Hành Trình Phi Thường Nhất!

Cùng theo chân những cuộc di cư hàng loạt đến khó tin của các loài động vật, những sự thật và câu chuyện về hành trình phiêu liêu phi thường nhất của tự nhiên:

- Chuyến di cư vĩ đại và kỳ tích sống sót của linh dương, cá voi, hải âu, bướm vua, chim nhạn… gần 40 loài động vật sẽ được tiết lộ.

- Ghé thăm những đồng cỏ bát ngát, vùng biển sâu thẳm hay xứ sở băng giá

Toán Học - Khái Lược Những Tư Tưởng Lớn

Số ảo là gì? Liệu hai đường thẳng song song có bao giờ gặp nhau? Làm cách nào để toán học giúp chúng ta dự đoán tương lai? Xuyên suốt chiều dài lịch sử, các nhà toán học đã đặt ra những câu hỏi lớn như thế này và đưa ra câu trả lời để chúng ta hiểu rõ mọi thứ, từ các mô thức trong tự nhiên đến công nghệ máy tính hiện đại.

“Cuốn sách này trình bày nhiều “tư tưởng lớn” trong toán học, từ những khám phá đầu tiên cho đến ngày nay, giải thích những ý tưởng đó bằng ngôn ngữ thường ngày, nguồn gốc của chúng, ai tìm ra chúng, và lý do khiến chúng trở thành ý tưởng quan trọng. Trong đó có những ý tưởng quen thuộc cũng như những ý tưởng ít phổ biến hơn. Bằng cách am hiểu những ý tưởng này, đồng thời hiểu biết về con người và xã hội mà trong đó chúng được tìm ra, chúng ta có thể đạt được lòng trân trọng đối với không chỉ sự hiện diện thường trực và hữu dụng của toán học, mà còn với nét thanh lịch cũng như vẻ đẹp mà các nhà toán học đã tìm ra trong ngành này.”

- Trích Toán học - Khái lược những tư tưởng lớn

Sách nằm trong bộ Khái lược những tư tưởng lớn với đội ngũ tác giả biên soạn là những chuyên gia có nhiều năm kinh nghiệm ở các lĩnh vực khác nhau. Bộ sách gồm 18 cuốn có chủ đề khác nhau: Kinh doanh, Kinh tế học, Tôn giáo, Triết học, Chính trị, Tâm lí học, Nghệ thuật, Khoa học, Văn học, Nữ quyền, Xã hội học, Luật pháp, Y học, Sinh thái học, Thiên văn học, Sinh học, Thế chiến II, Toán học.

Minecraft Festive Ideas - More Than 50 Wonderful Winter Builds

You won’t run out of building ideas with this magical stocking-stuffer, featuring more than 50 festive building ideas, games, and activities!

Packed with inspirational ideas and tips for Minecraft holiday builds, Minecraft Festive Ideas is perfect for creative Minecraft fans who want to build a fun and festive winter wonderland.

Building ideas include a gingerbread house, an adorable family of penguins, an arena for a snow golem snowball fight, merry Minecraft challenges suitable for younger players, and much more!

German English Bilingual Visual Dictionary

Learn more than 10,000 of the most useful words and phrases in German with this illustrated dictionary for German-language students.

Building on the success of the English for Everyone course books and the Bilingual Visual Dictionary series, the German English Visual Dictionary uses crystal-clear illustrations to show the meaning of over 10,000 German vocabulary words.

Fancy becoming an expert in the language? Then open the pages of this German dictionary to discover:

A guide to a wide range of useful German words and expressions.

Structured sections around a theme (e.g. sports, food and drink, transport).

Clear, attractive illustrations make the vocabulary easy to understand and remember.

Whether you are brushing up on your skills or learning the language from scratch, this dictionary makes learning and understanding German easy. The words are shown visually in themed sections covering practical or everyday topics (such as shopping, food, or study), providing learners with all the vocabulary they need for work, travel, and leisure.

German English Visual Dictionary is incredibly easy to use and can be used for self-study or as a reference in the classroom. It is suitable for learners at all levels, from beginner to advanced.

Kahoot! Quiz Time - Dinosaurs

A colourful quiz book packed with questions based on core science and biology themes to help children learn by challenging themselves, friends, and family

More than 250 trivia questions for curious minds!

When did dinosaurs roam the Earth? Which dinosaur was the biggest? Find out in this quiz book, packed with questions and facts about the age of the dinosaurs. Challenge yourself, your family, and friends with awesome questions based on the award-winning online Kahoot! games. Answer the questions, keep score, and declare the winner. Scan the QR codes throughout the book to find more cool quizzes on the same topics within Kahoot! and test your knowledge further.

Go for gold and make learning awesome!

Kahoot! Quiz Time - Earth

A colourful quiz book packed with questions based on core science and biology themes to help children learn by challenging themselves, friends, and family

More than 250 trivia questions for curious minds!

What is the highest mountain in the world? What is the Earth's core made of? Find out in this quiz book, packed with questions and facts about Planet Earth. Challenge yourself, your family, and friends with awesome questions based on the award-winning online Kahoot! games. Answer the questions, keep score, and declare the winner. Scan the QR codes throughout the book to find more cool quizzes on the same topics within Kahoot! and test your knowledge further.

Go for gold and make learning awesome!

Brain Booster Human Body

Learn essential facts about the human body through interactive, educational activities, puzzles, and exercises.

Filled with fascinating facts, detailed illustrations, and over 100 write-in activities and puzzles, this book will keep aspiring biologists and doctors-in-the-making busy and inspire children to truly engage with the human body.

Kids aged 8-12 will enjoy engaging with information-packed pages and tackle the wide range of puzzles - including mazes and tangles, code-breakers, matching games, anagrams, word searches, logic games, classification and identification games, quizzes, sudoku, odd one out, drawing, and colouring.

This interactive human body book for children includes:

Detailed, high-quality illustrations and photography alongside immersive text to engage children with learning.

Fascinating facts and information with write-in exercises and activities inspiring children to truly understand and interact with science.

Over 100 fun activities and puzzles to help children learn and test their knowledge.

In-depth information on the fundamentals of human biology.

How many bones are there in the adult human body? How do your lungs work? What happens under your skin? Brain Booster: Human Body covers all these questions and more! Key topics on anatomy are presented in an engaging way with a mixture of child-friendly activities and themes.

Pocket Eyewitness Human Body - Facts At Your Fingertips

Pocket Eyewitness Human Body is the perfect guide for curious children who want to know everything about the body and its inner-workings. Bite-sized chunks of information, amazing images, and clear, informative diagrams show you what lies underneath your skin, and make learning fun.

Did you know that, weight for weight, bone is five times stronger than steel? Or that the fastest nerve signals travel up to 350 km/h (220 mph), and that laughing is good for your health? You didn't? Then you need Pocket Eyewitness Human Body to fill you in on the amazing stats and fun facts about your incredible body.

The Concise Human Body Book

Discover all there is to know about human anatomy in DK''s latest concise visual guide to the human body. Fully updated to reflect the latest medical information, The Concise Human Body Book is illustrated throughout with colourful and comprehensive diagrams, photographs, scans, and 3D artworks, which take you right into the cells and fibres that are responsible for keeping your body ticking.

The Concise Human Body Book provides full coverage of the body, function by function, system by system. In the opening chapter, colourful medical scans, illustrations, and easy-to-understand diagrams show you how the different parts of the body work together to produce a living whole. Eleven main body systems - including the skeletal system, cardiovascular system, and respiratory system - are then covered in intricate detail in the following chapters, with each section ending on common diseases and disorders that can affect that system.

From bones and muscles to systems and processes, this in-depth, pocket-sized guide to the body''s physical structure, chemical workings, and potential problems is the must-have reference manual for trainee medical professionals, students, or anyone interested in finding out more about how the human body works.

Managing People

Improve your managerial skills and learn how to inspire your team's potential.

Managing people is an essential part of any business. Learning how to motivate staff effectively and apply various managing styles to different situations is vital for improving output and creativity - whether your teams are in the office, remote or a combination of both.

If you're new to managing or keen to improve existing managerial skills, this is the manager's book for you. Inside, you'll find:

- Practical, "how-to" approach that teaches you the skills you need to run a project successfully

- New spreads with tools for project managing teams who are working remotely

- Step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists, and "Ask yourself" features that show you how to make an impact

- Tables, illustrations, "in-focus" panels, and real-life case studies that demonstrate and explain problem-solving, and how to build confidence and get results

This business management book is the ideal guide for managers and business leaders. Essential Managers Managing People is published in a slim compact format to allow you to easily navigate through key concepts and use it as a quick reference whenever you need advice. The book includes guidance on conflict resolution, change management, effective communication, and how to get the best from your team.

This manager's training book is packed with step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists to show you how to persuade and influence people in the business. Tables, illustrations, and real-life case studies further explain how to build your confidence and boost productivity.

Whether it's negotiating, managing people, or improving your leadership skills, DK's Essential Managers series contains the know-how you need to be a more effective manager and hone your management style.

Project Management

Discover the ultimate practical guide to effective project management.

Packed with clear, expert advice, bold graphics, and bite-sized text, this beginner's guide to modern project management gives you the tools you need to run a project and manage a team in different locations/time zones.

Inside the pages of this project management book, you'll find:

- Practical, "how-to" approach that teaches you the skills you need to run a project successfully

- New spreads with tools for project managing teams who are working remotely

- Step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists, and "Ask yourself" features that show you how to make an impact

- Tables, illustrations, "in-focus" panels, and real-life case studies that demonstrate and explain problem-solving, and how to build confidence and get results

Leadership

This practical guide contains everything they need to lead a team effectively.

Following a clear, accessible approach and using bold graphics and bite-sized text, this beginner's guide to leadership will take you from a good leader to a great one!

Inside the pages of this leadership book, you'll find:

- Practical, "how-to" approach that teaches you the skills you need to run a project successfully

- New spreads on powerful leadership while working remotely

- Step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists, and "Ask yourself" features that show you how to make an impact

- Tables, illustrations, "in-focus" panels, and real-life case studies that demonstrate and explain problem-solving, and how to build confidence and get results

All the leadership tools you need to succeed as a leader in one easy-to-use business book. Learn how to improve your leadership skills by establishing a vision, inspiring others, and championing high performance. It's the perfect book for managers of all levels.

Essential Managers Leadership shows you how to focus your energy, build relationships, and develop strategies for success. You'll also discover the best ways to lead in difficult situations, such as through a period of business change or in a time when remote and flexible working plays a key role in business and management.

Whether it's negotiating, managing people or improving your project management skills, DK's Essential Managers series contains the know-how you need to be a more effective manager and hone your management style.

Brain Booster Maths

Learn all about numbers with over 100 mind-boggling activities that make learning easy and fun.

What is a rhombus? How do you work out a percentage? What is data and why is collecting it useful? Brain Booster Maths covers all these questions and more! Children will have fun learning through doing, with dozens of different activity types to fully engage with and explore the world of numbers.

Kids aged 7-11 will be occupied for hours as they pore over the information-packed pages in this maths activity book and tackle the wide range of puzzles and activities - including mazes and tangles, code-breakers, matching games, anagrams, word searches, logic games, classification and identification games, quizzes, sudoku, odd one out, drawing, and colouring.

This engaging maths book for children includes:

- Detailed, high-quality illustrations and photography alongside immersive text to engage children with learning.

- Fascinating facts and information with write-in exercises and activities inspiring children to truly understand and interact with maths.

- Over 100 fun activities and puzzles to help children learn and test their knowledge.

- In-depth information on symbols, shapes, symmetry, and how it all works.

This numbers book for kids is filled with fascinating facts, detailed illustrations, and over 100 write-in activities and puzzles to keep budding mathematicians busy, and to inspire children to engage with maths. Designed to support teachers and educators around the world, these books are ideal for supplementing your child's education at home.

About the series

Brain Booster is a brand new series of interactive, educational activity books combining accessible information with engaging activities and puzzles. Designed to support teachers, educators, and parents around the world, Brain Booster books are ideal for supplementing your child's education at home. Why not check out our other title in the series, Brain Booster Bugs?

Simply Psychology

Grasping complex psychological ideas has never been easier.

Transforming complicated ideas into easy-to-understand graphics, supported by accessible text, Simply Psychology is the perfect introduction to the subject for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge.

Covering the key psychological theories from moral development to cognitive behavioural therapy, each easy-to-read, single-page entry explains the concept more clearly than ever before.

Organized into chapters covering each branch of psychology, the book maps the development of psychological study, unpacking the complex ideas from the philosophers, psychologists, and scientists who have shaped our understanding of the human mind.

Whether you are studying psychology at school or college, or simply want a non-specialist insight into the subject, this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the foundations quickly and easily.

How Business Works - The Facts Visually Explained

Learn the essentials of business, finance, and company management with this unique graphic guide from DK!

If you''re perplexed by profit margins, confused by cash flow, or baffled by balance sheets, all your questions and many more are answered in this indispensable business book. Get to grips with how companies work, from research and development, to sales and marketing, and production and distribution.

Eye-catching visual aids give a helpful representation of each and every aspect of business, while complex subjects are broken down into concise explanations, expressed in easy-to-understand language. Crammed with essential terms and key concepts, How Business Works is perfect for anyone looking to take their business to the next level, or those learning the ropes from the ground to the top.

Within this one-stop guide you will find:

-Hundreds of colourful images and engaging graphics.

-Demystifying explanations of complex theories and financial jargon.

-Up-to-date guidance on remote and flexible business strategies.

-Comprehensive information about international business practice, equipping you with the skills to tackle the global marketplace.

Whether you''re launching a startup, having trouble managing stakeholder relationships, or simply interested in all things business, you wont find a more comprehensive guide than this!

Much more than a standard business management or self help book, How Business Works shows you what other titles only tell you, combining solid reference with no-nonsense advice.

Having trouble adjusting to our working from home business culture? This new and improved edition includes the latest tips and techniques to help you stay motivated and achieve the best possible results while working remotely.

Reach new heights of personal development!

Take your learning to the next level with How Management Works and How to Start Your Own Business - the perfect learning companions to accompany this practical business reference book.

Want to stretch your brain even further? Discover DK''s extremely successful How ... works series, a curated collection of more than a dozen graphic reference books covering topics from psychology, to technology and music, and many more!

Effective Communication

Perfect your business communication skills and become a better leader with DK's newest practical business guide.

This new and improved edition will give you the tools to achieve effective communication both in the office and working from home. You'll discover how to enhance your communication skills by learning to understand your audience, communicate strategically, and discover which delivery approach is right for you.

Ever find it hard to have those crucial conversations with colleagues and clients? This management book will show you how to overcome barriers to communication, choose the right medium for your message, and make an impact.

In a slim and portable format, ideal for learning on-the-go, this practical guide offers:

-A clear and accessible approach, with step-by-step instructions, tips, and checklists, to engage and challenge -readers

-'Ask yourself' features encouraging self-reflection and self-growth

-Eye-catching illustrations, graphics, and tables

-Real-world case studies to demonstrate and explain problem-solving and build confidence

Develop professionally and inspire others!

At DK we know that having those important business conversations is not always easy. This management book will teach you how to listen effectively, building the people skills to communicate successfully at every business level - be it with junior team members or the board of directors.

The perfect toolkit for remote management in our flexible working world, this practical guide offers the latest advice on communicating from a distance, recommending which technology and techniques to use in order to achieve the best results from working from home.

Why settle for mediocre management?

The Essential Managers series includes a total of 10 titles to help you maximize your potential as a business manager. Perfect your sales pitch with Essential Managers: Selling, or improve upon your leadership skills with Essential Managers: Leadership. The guides are written to complement but not compete with each other, so you can tailor your learning to your specific business needs and discover the DK book that's right for you!

15 Minute Mandarin Chinese - Learn In Just 12 Weeks

Teach yourself Mandarin in just 12 weeks with this fun-filled language course.

DK’s 15 Minute Language is the perfect course for busy people who want to learn Mandarin fast.

The 12 themed chapters are broken down into easy-to-follow 15-minute daily lessons spanning a range of practical themes, including: leisure, business, food and drink, travel, and shopping.

Each lesson combines vocabulary and grammar essentials with attractive full-colour images, making it quick, easy, and fun to learn new Mandarin vocabulary. There is no writing or homework – you simply use the cover flaps to hide the answers to exercises and test yourself as you learn. Each chapter ends with a review module so you can track your progress and identify areas where you need further practice.

Fancy becoming a pro at the language? Then, get stuck in to discover:

-Annotated photographic scenes and word lists make it easy to learn and remember new vocabulary.

-12 fun chapters, each designed to take a week to master, providing an easy-to-follow structure for new learners.

-Easy-to-use pronunciation guide for every word, plus a dictionary and menu guide at the back of the book.

-Regular review modules to help you track progress and assess how well you have learned the vocabulary in each chapter

The course includes a free audio app that enables you to hear Mandarin words and phrases spoken by native speakers. Use the app alongside the book’s easy-to-use pronunciation guides to perfect your pronunciation and practise Mandarin conversation in real-life situations. Whether you’re a complete beginner or just in need of a refresher course, there’s no easier way to learn Mandarin than with 15-minute Mandarin.

15 Minute French - Learn In Just 12 Weeks

Teach yourself French in just 12 weeks with this fun, user-friendly, and uniquely visual language course.

DK''s 15 Minute French is the perfect course for busy people who want to learn French fast. Twelve themed chapters are broken down into five daily 15-minute lessons with an easy-to-follow structure and spanning a range of practical themes, including leisure, business, food and drink, travel, and shopping.

Each lesson combines vocabulary and grammar essentials with attractive full-colour illustrations, annotated images, and simple pronunciation guides for every word, making it quick, easy, and fun to learn new French vocabulary. There is no writing or homework - you simply use the cover flaps to hide the answers to exercises and test yourself as you learn. Each chapter ends with a review module, so you can track your progress and identify areas where you need further practice.

The course includes a fully redesigned free audio app that enables you to hear French words and phrases spoken by native speakers. Use the app alongside the book''s easy-to-use pronunciation guides to perfect your pronunciation and practise French conversation in real-life situations. Whether you''re a complete beginner or just in need of a refresher course, there''s no easier way to learn French than with 15 Minute French.

15 Minute Japanese - Learn In Just 12 Weeks

Teach yourself Japanese in just 12 weeks with this fun-filled language course.

DK's 15 Minute Language is the perfect course for busy people who want to learn Japanese fast.

The 12 themed chapters are broken down into easy-to-follow 15-minute daily lessons, spanning a range of practical themes, including: leisure, business, food and drink, travel, and shopping.

Each lesson combines vocabulary and grammar essentials with attractive full-colour images, making it quick, easy, and fun to learn new Japanese vocabulary. There is no writing or homework - you simply use the cover flaps to hide the answers to exercises and test yourself as you learn. Each chapter ends with a review module, so you can track your progress and identify areas where you need further practice.

Fancy becoming a pro at the language? Then get stuck in to discover:

-Annotated photographic scenes and word lists make it easy to learn and remember new -vocabulary.

-12 fun chapters, each designed to take a week to master, providing an easy-to-follow structure for new learners.

-Easy-to-use pronunciation guide for every word, plus a dictionary and menu guide at the back of the book.

-Regular review modules to help you track progress and assess how well you have learned the vocabulary in each chapter

The course includes a free audio app that enables you to hear Japanese words and phrases spoken by native speakers. Use the app alongside the book's easy-to-use pronunciation guides to perfect your pronunciation and practise Japanese conversation in real-life situations. Whether you're a complete beginner or just in need of a refresher course, there's no easier way to learn Japanese than with 15 Minute X Japanese.

The Philosophy Book - Big Ideas Simply Explained

Get to grips with the concepts that shaped the way we think about ethics, politics, and our place in the universe.

Explaining the big ideas and groundbreaking theories of key philosophers in a clear and simple way, The Philosophy Book is the perfect one-stop guide to philosophy and the history of how we think. Untangling knotty theories and shedding light on abstract concepts, entries explore and explain each complex idea with a combination of easy-to-follow explanations and innovative graphics.

Explore the history of philosophy, from ancient Greece and China to today, and find out how theories from over 2,000 years ago are still relevant to our modern lives. Follow the progression of human ideas and meet the world's most influential philosophers - from Plato and Confucius through René Descartes and Mary Wollstonecraft to Ludwig Wittgenstein, and Judith Butler.

Fully revised and updated, with quirky illustrations, clear explanations, a philosopher directory, and a glossary of key vocabulary, The Philosophy Book is the perfect introduction to a fascinating subject.

Simply Emerging Technology

Sometimes, less really is more. This powerful guide summarises the big questions; you could even learn the basics of emerging technology on your next lunch break.

Simply Emerging Technology is the perfect introduction to the fast-changing world of technology for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge.

This Technology book includes:

Jargon-free text and visuals combined to make technology truly accessible

Clear chapters are broken up by topic to help you find the answers you are looking for

The key building blocks and technological milestones in its history profile its most important practical applications - current and predicted.

Entries that explain the likely impact of such emerging technologies and how they could transform the way we live, exploring the potential risks and rewards of each

Whether you are studying data science or technology-related subjects at school or college or want an overview of this important and timely subject, this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily.

1,000 Amazing World Facts

Dive into a world of mind-blowing facts that may defy belief, but they are all absolutely true!

Can you believe the Eiffel Tower would fit inside a Sahara sand dune? Wow your friends and amaze your family with hundreds of new facts in this fun-filled, picture-packed bumper book for children aged 9+.

1,000 Amazing World Facts contains striking images, visual comparisons, and informative diagrams in one unforgettable journey around the world. From the tiniest microchip to our unimaginably enormous Universe, no subject is left unexplored.

Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore:

- 1,000 mind-blowing facts that will be sure to wow family and friends.

- CGI graphics, fun visual comparisons, and diagrams make stats and facts easy to understand.

- Science boxes that are illustrated with engaging diagrams to explain information.

Did you know that Earth could fit inside Jupiter more than 1,000 times? Or the blue whale's heart is as big as a car? Children will love all these facts and more, presented either with impressive CGI illustrations or eye-popping photography – plus additional boxes feature diagrams that make information easy to understand.

The Psychology Book - Big Ideas Simply Explained

How do our minds influence the way we behave? How do our bodies and minds work together? Do we have free will?

Exploring and explaining the big ideas and groundbreaking theories in psychology clearly and simply, The Psychology Book answers these questions and more and is the perfect introduction to the subject. Untangling knotty theories and shedding light on abstract concepts, entries unpack each complex idea with easy-to-follow explanations and eye-catching images.

In this book, you can find:

The history of psychology, from its roots in philosophy to modern studies of autism and psychiatry across all of the key fields of study, from psychotherapy to cognitive psychology and behaviourism.

Groundbreaking ideas of great thinkers, from Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung to Noam Chomsky and Daniel Kahneman

Information about the key personalities of the 19th and 20th centuries whose work has significantly contributed to our understanding of human behaviour.

With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Psychology Book is part of DK's award-winning Big Ideas series. The series uses images, tables, fact files, and engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand. Other titles include The Biology Book, The Medicine Book and The Science Book.

French English Bilingual Visual Dictionary

Learn more than 10,000 of the most useful words and phrases in French with this illustrated dictionary for French-language students.

Building on the success of the English for Everyone course books and the Bilingual Visual Dictionary series, the French English Visual Dictionary uses crystal-clear illustrations to show the meaning of over 10,000 French vocabulary words.

Fancy becoming an expert in the language? Then open the pages of this French dictionary to discover:

A guide to a wide range of useful French vocabulary and expressions.

Structured sections around a theme (e.g., sports, food and drink, transport).

Clear, bright illustrations which make the vocabulary easy to understand and remember.

Whether you are brushing up on your skills or learning the language from scratch, this dictionary makes learning and understanding French easy. The words are shown visually in themed sections covering practical or everyday topics (such as shopping, food, or study), providing learners with all the vocabulary they need for work, travel, and leisure.

French English Visual Dictionary is incredibly easy to use and can be used for self-study or as a reference in the classroom. It is suitable for learners at all levels, from beginner to advanced.

Simply The Brain

The human brain is a most remarkable organ, but how well do we really understand the way it works?

What is a brain and what is the mind? Do you only use 10% of your brain? Why do some people hear colour? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions and many more, then Simply The Brain may be the book for you!

Simply The Brain explores everything that goes on in the brain when you think, feel, and perceive the world around you. If you're seeking a guide that breaks down the inner workings of the mind and the brain, in a way that is easy to understand and jargon-free, then this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily. Covering more than 90 key ideas from neurons and nerves to forming memories and brain implants, each pared-back entry explains the concept more clearly than ever before.

Dive straight in to discover:

- Simple, easy-to-understand graphics help to explain more than 90 key concepts

Combining bold, elegant graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply The Brain is the perfect introduction to the subject for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge, so if you're interested in neuroscience or curious about how the mind works - then this is the book for you!

Simply Maths

Understanding maths has never been easier.

Combining bold, elegant graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Maths is the perfect introduction to the subject for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge.

Covering more than 90 key mathematical concepts from prime numbers and fractions to quadratic equations and probability experiments, each pared-back, single-page entry explains the concept more clearly than ever before.

Organized by major themes - number theory and systems; calculations; geometry; algebra; graphs; ratio and proportion; measurement; probability and statistics; and calculus - entries explain the essentials of each key mathematical theory with simple clarity and for ease of understanding.

Whether you are studying maths at school or college, or simply want a jargon-free overview of the subject, this indispensable guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily.

Korean-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary

With over 6,500 fully illustrated words and phrases in Korean and English, along with a free bilingual audio app, using and learning Korean has never been easier.

Perfect for tourists, business travellers and students, DK's Korean English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential companion when buying food, talking about work, discussing health, and studying the Korean language.

The dictionary is incredibly easy to follow, with thematically organized vocabulary so you can find closely related words on a particular topic. Words and phrases are illustrated with full-colour photographs and artworks, helping to fix new vocabulary in your mind. A comprehensive two-way index provides an instant reference point for new Korean vocabulary.

The supporting audio app enables you to hear over 6,500 words and phrases spoken out loud in both Korean and English. Available on the App Store and Google Play, the audio app is easy to use and provides an intuitive reference for language learning, helping you learn, retain, and pronounce important vocabulary. The dictionary gives a pronunciation guide for every Korean word, and you can use this alongside the app to perfect your pronunciation.

Flight

Become an eyewitness to the high-flying world of aircraft and the history of flight.

This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour of incredible flying machines. Children can learn all about the history and science of humanity's most incredible feat: flying! Find out about how technology made flight possible, which tools pilots use, and how taking to the skies has shaped human history.

Throughout the pages of this children’s guide to aviation, you can expect to find:

- A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and a new “eyewitness” feature.

- A visual tour through the topic combined with bite-sized text.

- Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field.

Eyewitness Flight gives a detailed overview of all things aircraft for kids aged 9+, including helicopters, gliders, zeppelins, monoplanes, biplanes, and even triplanes. Using full-colour photographs of different types of aviation, including an aircraft from Leonardo da Vinci's wing machines to jet airliners, children can immerse themselves in the world of flight and this incredible human feat.

Explore the series!

Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Travel through the solar system with Eyewitness Space, learn the incredible systems that keep your body functioning with Eyewitness Human Body, become immersed in the world of feathered creatures with Eyewitness Bird, or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.

Our World In Pictures - Human Body Flash Cards

From your molars to your metatarsals, find out how your body works with these flash cards.

Learn about 11 systems in the body in this colourful deck of flash cards, designed to help kids learn and memorise different bodily parts and functions.

Take children aged 9+ on a tour of the human body, where they can learn about the muscular, skeletal, digestive, reproductive systems - and everything in between! Each part of each body system has its own card, which clearly explains how the different parts work together to keep us alive and healthy. As you read the cards, you'll find answers to lots of questions, such as: What does the lymphatic system do? How many bones are there in our feet? How do muscles work? Why is my blood red?

These anatomy flash cards for children offer:

- A pack showing 125 body parts, including a huge variety of organs, bones, and muscles.

These engaging cards are designed to help you learn and memorise different parts of the body. The front of the card shows a section of the body (such as the heart), and numbered dots point to different sections of the heart (such as the ventricles and the aorta), and there's also a clue to help you name the body part. Turn over the card, and the back reveals the answer, giving you lots of detail, colourful diagrams and illustrations, and fascinating facts about the complex machine that is our body.

You can use the cards to test your own knowledge, or how about using them to play a guessing game, quiz, or a competitive comparison game with a friend?

Simply AI

Combining clear labeled imagery with easy-to-understand text, this new edition of Simply Artificial Intelligence is the perfect introduction to the latest developments in AI, including ChatGPT and the Internet of Things.

Covering a broad range of fields within AI – from computing and mathematics to politics and philosophy – entries demystify what artificial intelligence is and how it works, how it has dramatically changed how we live, and how it might evolve in the future. Everyone is talking about AI, but this book helps to explain each individual aspect of AI more clearly than ever before.

This AI book:

-Outlines the key building blocks and technological milestones in its history, profiles its most important practical applications – both current and predicted

-Explores the ethical debates around AI and its increasing influence on culture and society.

-Provides an accessible, reader-friendly guide with detailed imagery and annotated illustrations, expert insights, and jargon-free text

-Studies and experiments such as The Turing Test and The Chinese Room experiment

This book is part of the Simply Series, which includes books such as Simply Astronomy, Simply Psychology, Simply Maths, and more. Whether you are studying science or AI-related subjects at school or college or simply want a jargon-free overview of this increasingly important subject, this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily.

Cars, Trains, Ships, And Planes: A Visual Encyclopedia Of Every Vehicle (DK Our World In Pictures)

Packed with more than 1,000 incredible images and full of fascinating facts, this beautiful children’s book takes you on an exciting journey across land, sea and sky.

Have you ever wondered what the very first car looked like? Or what weird and wonderful animals people used for transport in the olden days? Ever heard of wing-walking? Or record-breaking racing cars? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these quirky questions and so many more, then Our World In Pictures: Cars, Trains, Ships, and Planes may be the book for you! 

Explore the incredible world of automobiles, aviation and more, from mini motors to modern warships, helicopters to high-speed trains, with this engaging encyclopedia for children aged 9-12 perfect for young transport enthusiasts. 

Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore:

- Striking and detailed diagrams, drawings and illustrations on every page 

This captivating kids encyclopedia also takes a fun, more sideways look at some of the world’s meanest machines as well as the most fearless riders in action! , The striking illustrations, photographs and diagrams featured throughout provide an optimum visual learning experience for both children and adults alike, accompanied by an array of fun facts all about your ships, shuttles, planes, monster trucks and more, as well as modes of transport you may have never seen of heard of before!

This terrific transport encyclopedia includes at-a-glance panels that provide a quick reference to all the stats, making this cool car book an ideal combination of colorful diagrams and infographic text boxes with easy-to-read accessible text for readers aged 9-12, yet can be enjoyed by the entire family, making this enthralling children’s encyclopedia a beautiful and educational gift that can be passed down generations.

Learn all about the world one picture at a time!

If you like Cars, Trains, Ships, and Planes, then why not complete the collection? Part of the highly visual Our World In Pictures series, avid readers can dive into the world of dinosaurs with The Dinosaur Book, understand the inner workings of the animal kingdom with Animal Book and venture on a journey across the globe with Countries, Cultures, People & Places.

DK Eyewitness: Climate Change

A powerful look at one of the most important issues facing our world today - climate change.

This climate change book for kids explores the past, present and future of our climate. Get the facts and figures about how our planet's climate is changing, what the consequences will be and what you can do to help make a change!

Discover everything you need to know about the climate crisis with this children's educational book. It includes:

- The perfect introduction to a subject that fascinates children and ties in with a key school topic

DK Eyewitness Climate Change explains why human activities are making the planet heat up. Learn all about the causes of climate change, such as fossil fuels and pollution. Explore the effects that global warming has on humans and animals across the world, from more frequent hurricanes and wildfires to melting ice caps and rising sea levels.

Packed with incredible facts about our Earth's climate and written in easy-to-grasp text, this children's book will help cultivate the climatologists of tomorrow and inspire kids to help fight the climate emergency. Stunning photographs offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the dramatic changes that are affecting the weather, the environment, and the way we lead our lives.

With a groundbreaking visual approach and clear, child-friendly text, DK Eyewitness books have been a trusted favourite for parents, teachers, and school-age children since 1985. Now with an exciting makeover, this popular series has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers!

Simply Quantum Physics

A clear, simple, graphic-led introduction to quantum physics.

Are you short of time but hungry for knowledge? This beginner's quantum physics book proves that sometimes less is more. Bold graphics and easy-to-understand explanations make it the most accessible guide to quantum physics on the market.

Understanding Quantum Physics Has Never Been Easier

This illuminating reference book introduces you to the greatest physicists of the 20th and 21st centuries such as Albert Einstein, Neils Bohr, Erwin Schrödinger, Richard Feynman, and more! It's the perfect gift for anyone interested in physics or science in general and life-long learners.

This book about quantum physics offers you:

- Simple, easy-to-understand graphics that help to convey information in a visual way

This smart but powerful guide cuts through the jargon and gives you the facts in a clear, visual way. Step inside the strange and fascinating world of subatomic physics that at times seems to conflict with common sense. Unlock the mysteries of more than 100 key ideas, from quantum mechanics basics to the uncertainty principle and quantum tunnelling.

Each pared-back, single-page entry demystifies the groundbreaking ideas in modern science. From Schrödinger's Cat and quantum teleportation to atoms and gravity, Simply Quantum Physics is the ultimate jargon-free overview of the subject.

Whether you're a physics student or just an interested layman, this indispensable guide is packed with everything you need to quickly and easily understand the basics.

Complete the Series:

Part of DK Book's exciting, brand-new reference series for those who are time-poor, but keen to learn more. Discover the mysteries of more key philosophical ideas in Simply Philosophy.

Water Cycles

Dive into the life-cycle of water and discover how it supports all life forms, how humans harness its power, and why we need to conserve it.

From snowflakes falling from the clouds and deep ocean currents to hot springs and water in space, this children's nature book showcases the beauty and power of water in the natural world.

Inside the pages of this fascinating science book for kids, you'll discover:

- Bite-size facts about inhabitants of freshwater and saltwater

The wonderful world of water awaits! Water is essential for life. We drink it, bathe in it, and thousands of creatures live in it. But we are running desperately low on it. Water Cycles shows children how important keeping hydrated is for our health and what we can do to save this life-giving substance in the face of climate change.

This children's wildlife book is packed with incredible facts about water. Little ones will learn how it affects Earth's weather, through rainstorms, snow flurries, and cyclones, how it is used in growing food and in making electricity, as well as how water travels into our homes at the turn of a tap.

From rushing rivers to vast oceans full of animals and plants, water is everywhere. Children will love seeing starfishes, manatees, and orcas come to life through spectacular photography and illustrations. It's the perfect gift for kids aged 7-11 years who love nature and its processes!

The Medicine Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained

Discover the most important and groundbreaking milestones in the history of medicine, and the people behind them.

From ancient herbal remedies to modern drugs, this accessible medical reference book explores the breakthroughs and discoveries that have shaped our modern-day understanding of medicine.

Inside the pages of this illustrated medicine history book, you'll discover:

- Profiles of more than 90 of the biggest ideas, breakthroughs, and milestones in international medical history

How are illnesses diagnosed? How do vaccinations work? Why are some pandemics so deadly?

This informative book about medicine through time answers big questions like these and many more!

Packed with pithy explanations, step-by-step diagrams and bright illustrations, The Medicine Book cuts through the jargon and offers a clear overview of the greatest medical breakthroughs. Learn about major diseases such as cancer and the global eradication of smallpox. Explore new developments in IVF and gene manipulation, as well as medical science's response to global challenges, such as COVID-19.

It's perfect for medical professionals, students of medicine, or anyone interested in the fascinating medical history of the world.

Complete the series:

The Big Ideas Simply Explained series follows an innovative visual approach to make any subject accessible to everyone. Discover more than 100 of the most infamous, audacious, gory, horrifying, and notorious crimes in The Crime Book. Explore more than 90 of the most awe-inspiring astronomical ideas in The Astronomy Book.

English For Everyone Junior: Beginner's Course

Learn English with this fun course for complete beginners. Simple exercises and lively audio will have you speaking and reading more than 500 words in no time! The perfect introduction to English vocabulary and grammar, English for Everyone Junior: Beginner's Course provides children aged 6-9 with the support they need as they take the first steps towards learning English as a foreign language. Equally effective for home study or the classroom, this carefully leveled English-language course assumes no previous knowledge of English. It takes children through the basics of the language, helping them use and understand elementary English clearly and confidently.

Vocabulary is taught through attractive illustrations and reinforced with audio resources. Each language/grammar point is explained in a dedicated panel, accompanied by clear examples of how it's used, and reinforced by exercises. At the back, there is a handwriting guide, grammar overview, and a glossary of language terms used throughout the book. Building on the worldwide success of the English for Everyone series, the Junior Beginner's Course contains everything a child needs to acquire a firm grasp of English in a fun and interactive way.

5 Language Visual Dictionary: Over 6,500 Illustrated Terms, Labelled In English, French, German, Spanish And Italian

This is your one-stop shop to five European languages.

With over 6,500 illustrated words and phrases in English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian, and now with a free audio app featuring all these languages, this learner dictionary offers a quick and stimulating way to learn and recall everyday vocabulary.

Featuring a wide range of objects and scenes from everyday life, this dictionary shows you what others only tell you. Perfect for tourists and business travellers alike, DK's 5 Language Visual Dictionary is your essential companion when buying food and clothes, talking about work and interests, discussing health and sport, and studying these languages.

The dictionary is incredibly easy to follow, with thematically organized vocabulary so you can find closely related words according to topic. Words and phrases are pictured with full-colour photographs and illustrations, helping to fix new vocabulary in your mind. Five comprehensive indexes provide an instant reference point for each language.

The supporting audio app enables you to hear each word and phrase spoken out loud by native speakers of English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian. Available on the App Store and Google Play, the audio app is easy to use and provides an intuitive reference for language learning, helping you learn, retain, and pronounce important vocabulary, and make yourself understood.

How Food Works: The Facts Visually Explained (How Things Work)

Let this guide be your very own friendly nutritionist, on hand to debunk common food myths and give you the answers to those pressing health questions with easy-to-swallow information.

Is red wine good for your heart? Will caffeine raise your blood pressure? How Food Works gives you answers to these and several more questions by investigating claims surrounding a variety of foods and examining them from a biological standpoint. Discover nutritional facts about the food you eat, learn the benefits of superfoods and antioxidants, and go behind-the-scenes of modern food production.

Packed with infographics and colorful images, the book delves into the science behind ways of eating including gluten-free and veganism, as well as the benefits of different diets from around the world. Turn the pages to understand why food intolerances occur, what actually makes food organic, how important sell-by dates really are, and how much salt you should really be eating.

Readers will also learn about the social and economic implications of food choices, such as eating disorders and fair-trade businesses.

Indispensable and accessible to young and old, How Food Works is the perfect health and dietary companion.

Learn all you ever wanted to know about Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Ant-Man, Hawkeye, Black Widow, Scarlet Witch, and all the Super Heroes on the Avengers roster.

Marvel Avengers Ultimate Guide Updated Edition details all the key storylines and events that fans need to know, such as Avengers Vs. X-Men, Infinity, Secret Wars and Civil War II, the formation of the Avengers Unity Division and the creation of an All-New, All Different Avengers team.

This jam-packed new edition fully updates the Avengers' timeline and existing character histories, and features profiles of new Avengers characters including: Shang-Chi, Sunspot, Cannonball, Smasher, Manifold, Captain Universe, Hyperion, Ex Nihilo and Abyss, Starbrand, Nightmask, Captain America (Sam Wilson), Thor (Jane Foster), Spider-Man (Miles Morales), Ms. Marvel (Kamala Khan), Nova (Sam Alexander), and Wasp (Nadia Pym).

Marvel Avengers Ultimate Guide Updated Edition also features artwork from the latest storylines. Get all the facts about the Avengers' powers, weapons, enemies, and adventures, and meet characters from every decade of the Avengers' epic 50-year comic book history.