Bøger af DK

Medicine tells the fascinating history of medicine through the ages to the present day. Follow the greatest stories of medicine and its breakthroughs, with incredible coverage of disease, drugs, treatment, and cures.Medicine covers the gory pitfalls and miraculous breakthroughs of medical history from trepanning, bloodletting, and body snatching to brand new developments in IVF and gene therapy with compelling stories and stunning illustrations. Clear diagrams explain major diseases such as cancer, and trace the progression of medical treatment through the centuries, from ancient healers and herbalists to scurvy and smallpox, and the World Wars to modern psychiatry. Perfect for adults and students alike, and anyone interested in the fascinating medical history of the world, Medicine is the definitive visual history of our health.

Packed with fun facts for kids, this title helps your child completing a train jigsaw or use their imagination to create their own brilliant scene filled with things to go.

Focusing on simple breathing techniques, meditation tips and relaxation methods, this book shows you how to improve your concentration and achieve success. It helps you to identify negative patterns of thinking and challenge them using well-respected exercises.

Bursting with animal facts for kids, First Animal Encyclopedia reveals everything kids want to know about the animal kingdom. From tiny critters that live on the jungle floor to giant creatures that dwell in the depths of the ocean, First Animal Encyclopedia reveals the mysteries of the animal world.Watch animals in action, investigate their habits and find out their habitats in this first animal encyclopedia. Kids will learn all about different animal groups, including mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, insects and fish through beautiful colour images, quirky "e;Did you know"e; fact boxes and engaging "e;curiosity quizzes"e; make learning engaging and exciting. DK's First Reference is a great for children who want to explore the world around them.

The ideal first book to introduce parts of the body to toddlers. My First Body is packed with colourful images to help build the foundation of early learning.Help your toddler learn all about the human body in My First Body. With colourful, bright pictures of parts of the body alongside clear word-labels your little one will discover faces, legs, arms and feet. My First Body keeps early learning simple and fun for your little one.Perfect for encouraging children to build vocabulary and language skills, My First Body helps toddlers grasp early concepts. Your little one will love discovering different parts of the body while holding the chunky pages of this tactile board book. Read it together and help them turn the pages and learn all about body parts.

Chronicles every case of the world's greatest detective and his assistant Dr Watson. This book explores every facet of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most memorable creation. It offers all you want to know about the sleuth and his stories.

Zoom off into the galaxy and investigate all the planets, from Earth to Mars with First Space Encyclopedia. Packed full of stunning photography, quizzes and amazing facts, children will become space experts in no time. Covering everything from observatories and rockets, to the solar system and the death of stars, children will discover all about space and space travel.The First Space Encyclopedia is the perfect first reference book for children.

The wonders of the natural world come to life in full colour in the ultimate book on animals and insectsThe Animal Book is the complete guide to the natural world for curious children and budding naturalists. From the tiny toadstool to the giant oak, the smallest spider to the largest elephant, the wonders of life are here to see in stunning photo galleries. With over 1,500 species of animals and plants to learn about, The Animal Book is perfect for school projects and homework.The 'Tree of Life' at the start of the book will show you how species are connected, as well as guiding you through everything from microscopic life to fish, birds, reptiles and mammals. Ever wondered how a polar bear looks when trying to catch fish? Amazing full page pictures show you animals in their natural habitats, going about their lives. Fact boxes and amazing galleries take you on a complete learning journey. The Animal Book really is the ultimate book on the natural world, from A(moeba) to Z(ebra).

Features bright photographs and 5 fun pop-out surprises. In this title, four toys have different favourite colours, and each one is looking for their friend. Teddy is searching for Yellow Ducky, who pops out of a yellow watering can. But where is Rabbit's friend, Blue Dragonfly, hiding?

Make science fun with 101 amazing step-by-step science experiments for kids that are safe and easy to do at homeBe the next Albert Einstein with these cool science experiments for kids and discover how to bend light, weigh air and even make a rainbow! 101 Great Science Experiments is bursting with fun experiments for you to try out at home revealing the secrets of science through practical and exciting projects. Find out how to use everyday objects to discover the principles of science.With 101 science experiments for kids inside covering topics such as colour, magnets, senses, electricity and much more you'll be discovering the laws of science before your eyes. See sound, build a buzzer and even make an underwater volcano! Each science project is explained simply and clearly plus specially commissioned photography shows how each project should look making the experiments clear and easy-to-follow for kids.

Banish boredom, encourage your baby's development and have fun being a parent. This book contains an inspiring, age-appropriate activity for every single day of your baby's first year, with baby games and beneficial activities for babies from newborn to 12 months.

The Shakespeare eBook is the perfect primer to the works of William Shakespeare, packed with witty illustrations and inspirational quotes.Covering every work, from the comedies of Twelfth Night and As You Like It to the tragedies of Julius Caesar and Hamlet, plus lost plays and less well-known works of poetry. Easy-to-understand graphics and illustrations bring the themes, plots, characters and language of Shakespeare to life. This includes illustrated timelines which offer an at-a-glance summary of the action for each play. With detailed plot summaries and an in-depth analysis of the major characters and themes, this is a brilliant, innovative exploration of the entire canon of Shakespeare plays, sonnets and poetry. Whether you're a Shakespeare scholar or a student of the great Bard, The Shakespeare eBook offers a fuller appreciation of his phenomenal talent and lasting legacy.

Have the world in your hands with these compact, affordable, illustrated natural history guidesFrom malachite to meteorites, leaf through Nature Guide Rocks and Minerals, a beautiful guide profiling the world's specimens. Part of a new generation of compact natural history guides, Rocks and Minerals is packed full of stunning images that reveal intricate details and unique characteristics of the rocks and minerals featured. Expertly written and including examples from across the globe, these guides will give you knowledge of the natural world at your fingertips.With a detailed introduction on identifying and classifying minerals and clear sections on each type of rock and mineral, Nature Guide Rocks and Minerals is the ideal identification guide.

Help your toddler learn their ABC in My First ABC. With 16-pages of colourful, bright photographs alongside clear word-labels your little one will master their ABC in no time. From A to Z each page introduces the next letter of the alphabet with one clear object to engage your toddler and make early learning simple and fun!Perfect for encouraging children to build vocabulary and language skills My First ABC helps toddlers grasp early concepts. Your little one will love discovering their letters while holding the chunky pages of this tactile board book. Read it together and help them turn the pages as they learn.

Helps your baby discover all about things that go, with touch and feel textures. This title lets you stroke, tickle and touch the textures together with your baby and enable them to discover all about things that go. It is suitable for encouraging tiny fingers to explore and tiny minds to develop.

Helps your baby learn about baby animals with touch and feel textures. This work includes twinkly, bumpy, scaly, silky, sandy, sticky and shiny textures.

From eggy bread to sunflower loaves, lamb hotpot to ice cream, this book includes recipes for every occasion. With easy to follow step-by-step instructions alongside pictures for each stage of cooking, this book can help your child whip up soups and salads, main meals and tasty puddings in no time.

Tractors are amazing. This book provides information on tractors, with pages that help feel how big and bumpy the tyres are. It lets children lift the flap and find out what's under the bonnet, press a button and listen to the noise they make, and learn about the wonderful world of tractors using all their senses, in a fantastic tractor adventure.

Find out all about diggers and dumpers with this earth-shaking sticker book! Build your very own collection of diggers and dumpers with easy-peel stickers that can be used more than once.

Helps children look at the different types of tractors working on the farm from fork lifts and loaders to collecting grain with a trailer. This book is shaped as a tractor with real wheels.

No-one delivers one-liners quite like Noel and Liam Gallagher. Ahead of the hugely anticipated Oasis reunion tour, relive the funniest insights, insults, arguments and everything in between from the biggest mouths in Brit Pop.From snide asides by Noel..."[Liam is] like a man with a fork in a world of soup""I liked [my mum]... until she gave birth to Liam."... to positive affirmations and advice on maintaining a healthy lifestyle from Liam..."I suppose I do get sad, but not for too long. I just look in the mirror and go, `What a f***ing good-looking f*** you are.` And then I brighten up!""Rock stars exercising? I don't think it's right. You either got it or you ain't."

Exciting stories, compelling gods and heroines, and fantastical magical creatures come together in this stunning treasury of Celtic myths. Perfect for children aged 7 to 9, this collection contains more than 20 enthralling new retellings plus exciting profiles of all the major characters of Celtic legend.From the king of all the gods, The Dagda, to the warrior Finn MacCool and the beautiful princess Gráinne, there are a host of exciting characters to meet. Each myth is told with thrilling immediacy, in language that is easy for children to understand, while retaining the romance and intrigue of the original tales. Stunning illustrations by multi-award winning artist Katie Ponder breathe new life into each story.Additional feature pages delve deeper into the mythical world, providing profiles of the featured gods, heroes, and creatures, and giving the context behind the myths. Key background information on Celtic lands and history are included, together with a handy pronunciation guide.Children will love exploring the tales by themselves or as bedtime stories. This stunning book will be treasured forever.