Bøger udgivet af DK PUB

DK's best-selling, richly illustrated encyclopedia series explores planet Earth inside and out. Discover our planet-its place in space, its volcanoes, wild landscapes, deserts and oceans, hurricanes and earthquakes.What's inside Earth, and why is it so hot under the surface? How did our planet come about, and what did it look like in the beginning? How are mountains formed and why are forests important? What happens when glaciers melt and how can we stop climate change? Explore habitats and ecosystems-inside caves, among enormous redwoods, on the savannas, or deep down under the oceans. This extraordinary encyclopedia fuels your imagination with its jaw-dropping visual approach to explain anything from what keeps Earth in its place to the great diversity of plants, animals, and people who live here, how it is changing and why it is unique. Knowledge Encyclopedia: Earth!covers everything you need to know about Earth in glorious technicolor detail alongside easy explanations and fun facts to spark young minds to find out everything about our planet and how it works.Part of DK's hugely successful Knowledge Encyclopedia series, this is the perfect accompaniment to the school syllabus and an essential addition to every family library.

"Developed in collaboration with We Need Diverse Books, The Reading Adventure features reviews and recommendations alongside exclusive author interviews to help you choose your next read. So whether you're looking for true stories of incredible bravery, or a tale to make your spine tingle, you're sure to find something that will keep you up way past lights out"--

"Explore the world's most stunning gardens and gain expert knowledge that you can use in your own green space. A celebration of the world's most extraordinary green spaces, Gardens of the World will sow the seeds of adventure and inspire your next trip. Illustrated with inspiring photography and full of fascinating insights from expert gardeners, this beautiful compilation takes you on a visual journey of some of the world's most gorgeous gardens and green spaces. The book is split into five chapters, each focusing on a different theme. From the intricately planned and carefully curated French formal gardens of Versailles to the surrealist jungle dreamland of Mexico's Las Pozas, these gardens prove that green-fingered ingenuity comes in many forms and thrives in even the most unlikely of locations"--

Un libro para niños bellamente ilustrado que analiza cómo el agua  sustenta todas las formas de vida, cómo las personas aprovechamos los beneficios que nos aporta y por qué debemos conservarlaEl agua es esencial para la vida. De hecho, ¡el 60 por ciento de un ser humano adulto está compuesto por agua! La bebemos, nos  bañamos en ella y miles de criaturas viven en este medio. Sin embargo, nuestro planeta se está quedando sin agua, con menos del 1 por  ciento del agua disponible para alimentar a la población actual, de 7.500 millones de personas. Sumérgete en el maravilloso mundo del agua y descubre cómo luchar para salvar esta sustancia esencial para la vida. Desde las gotas de lluvia que caen del cielo hasta los ríos caudalosos y los enormes océanos llenos de animales y plantas, el agua está en  todas partes. Descubre cómo afecta el clima a través de tormentas, nevadas y ciclones. Aprende cómo se usa en el cultivo de  los alimentos, en la confección de la ropa y cómo el agua llega a nuestros hogares con solo girar un grifo. Conoce el proceso por el que pasa el agua cuando la bebes y lo importante que es mantenerse hidratado para nuestra salud. Con bellas fotos e ilustraciones que muestran la belleza y el  poder del agua en la naturaleza, el ciclo del agua nunca ha sido tan emocionante. Ante la crisis climática de nuestro planeta,  ahorrar agua es más crucial que nunca. Aprende cómo podemos usar menos  agua y cómo podemos reducir la contaminación del agua para salvar la vida en la Tierra.

Grandes ideas, explicaciones sencillasEl libro de biología es una introducción cautivadora para comprender el mundo vivo, explica cómo funcionan los organismos e interactúan entre sí, ya sean microbios, hongos o mamíferos.Aquí descubrirá las áreas clave de las ciencias de la vida, incluidas la ecología, la zoología y la biotecnología, a través del datos interesantes y gráficos innovadores.- Más de 95 ideas y eventos clave para el desarrollo de la biología y las ciencias de la vida.- Repleto de hechos, cuadros, plazos y gráficos para ayudar a explicar los conceptos centrales.- Un enfoque visual para temas importantes con ilustraciones llamativas y gráficos en cada uno.- El texto claro hace que los temas sean accesibles y fáciles de comprender.Este libro describe grandes ideas biológicas, como los misterios del ADN y la herencia genética; y cómo aprendimos a desarrollar vacunas que controlan las enfermedades. Si pensaba que era difícil aprender sobre el mundo vivo, El libro de biología presenta información clave en un diseño fácil de seguir. Aquí aprenderá sobre la clonación, la neurociencia, la evolución humana y la edición de genes, y serán introducidos a los científicos que dieron forma a estos sujetos, como Carl Linnaeus, Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, Charles Darwin y Gregor Mendel.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Biology, with:- More than 95 ideas and events key to the development of biology and the life sciences- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understandingThe Biology Book is a captivating introduction to understanding the living world and explaining how its organisms work and interact – whether microbes, mushrooms, or mammals. Here you’ll discover key areas of the life sciences, including ecology, zoology, and biotechnology, through exciting text and bold graphics.This book will outline big biological ideas, like the mysteries of DNA and genetic inheritance; and how we learned to develop vaccines that control diseases. If you thought it was difficult to learn about the living world, The Biology Book presents key information in an easy to follow layout. Here you’ll learn about cloning, neuroscience, human evolution, and gene editing, and be introduced to the scientists who shaped these subjects, such as Carl Linnaeus, Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, Charles Darwin, and Gregor Mendel.

Packed with facts from the TV series Star Wars: The Mandalorian, this book is aimed at young kids who want to join Mando, Grogu, Boba Fett, and Ahsoka Tano on their thrilling adventures. They'll meet strange aliens and droids, learn about new planets and frightening monsters, and read about the evil villains who will stop at nothing to complete their missions. Hop aboard the Razor Crest and get exploring with Star Wars: The Mandalorian Handbook! © & (TM) 2021 Lucasfilm Ltd.

First Grade English in one workbook! Hours of fun, illustrated activities covering all the basics of First Grade English, and more!Fun illustrated exercises for ages 6-7 An entire year of English learning packed into 192 pages! Phonics, vocabulary, grammar, high-frequency words, handwriting, and more!Developed with teachers and curriculum experts, and hilariously illustrated by Hollywood artists. In line with Common Core standards.Practice long and short vowels and adjacent consonants. Revisit grammar topics, such as prepositions and conjunctions. Go over math vocabulary, including measuring words and telling the time. Develop speaking and listening skills with "Teddy Talks" - and share your ideas with the world!"This is a wonderful workbook full of fun illustrated exercises to complement the First Grade curriculum. With a focus on phonics, vocabulary, grammar, and more - this research-backed book will grab children's attention with hilarious illustrations and creative activities."Susan Neuman - Professor of Childhood Education and Literacy Development, NYUWith a team of award-winning artists and writers, Mrs Wordsmith creates books, games, worksheets, and apps to improve the reading and writing of kids aged 4-11, and to make word learning fun!Variations of this content are available as printable worksheets at mrswordsmith.com

A fun, illustrated story writing guide to help children learn to write stories all by themselves. Illustrated story kits to become a master storytellerHow to Write a Story builds confidence and helps kids fall in love with writing!• 21 story starters from detective adventures to space missions• Visual guides for structuring stories• Illustrated writing prompts• Descriptive vocabulary lists• Creative writing techniques• Developed with teachers and assessment expertsWith a team of award-winning artists and writers, Mrs Wordsmith creates books, games, worksheets, and apps to improve the reading and writing of kids aged 4-11, and to make word learning fun!"This is a fantastic resource to help children fall in love with story writing. The story structure guidance and introduction to a variety of writing devices ensure that kids' writing is not only creative but technically precise. The hilariously illustrated writing prompts, questions, and rich vocabulary lists will help motivate and inspire any budding young writer."Susan Neuman - Professor of Childhood Education and Literacy Development, NYU"This is a wonderfully engaging and helpful resource to help children fall in love with stories. The storytelling guidance is excellent, and the story kits are full of helpful questions, rich vocabulary, and even graphs to help motivate and inspire young writers to be."Emma Madden - Headteacher, Fox Primary School, UKThis content is also available to purchase as a printable workbook at mrswordsmith.com

A handwriting practice workbook that incorporates a fun and engaging story of a baby fly's mission to chomp his way from A to Z.A handwriting practice book like no other! Practice writing letters and develop reading skills while following the hilarious tale of Bogart, the baby fly. Bogart dreams of becoming a butterfly. But if all he eats is poo, he will be nothing more than a housefly. Bogart sets out on the foodie adventure of a lifetime. He starts with apples and avocados. Then bagels and burritos. Before long, Bogart is chomping his way through the whole alphabet!After each letter is introduced in the story, use the arrows and dots to trace the letter on the letter-writing pages. Handwriting is a crucial skill for children as they move through their early school years, but it also helps them to consolidate their knowledge of letters - an essential precursor to phonics learning and reading.With a team of award-winning artists and writers, Mrs Wordsmith creates books, games, worksheets, and apps to improve the reading and writing of kids aged 4-11, and to make word learning fun."What a hilarious and creative way for children to learn the alphabet! Letter recognition and letter formation are essential skills for young children, and handwriting practice helps consolidate this knowledge. This book will not only introduce children to the alphabet…but a plethora of delicious and unusual foods too!"Susan Neuman - Professor of Childhood Education and Literacy Development, NYU"Letter recognition and letter formation are essential skills to develop in children's younger years. This great book provides a fun way to practise these skills, all through the narrative of a worm eating wonderful, and sometimes unusual, foods!"Emma Madden - Headteacher, Fox Primary School, UKThis content is also available to purchase as I Can Be a Butterfly, a printable story and workbook at mrswordsmith.com.

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 on time but hungry for knowledge.Covering the key psychological theories from moral development to cognitive behavioral 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 brain. Whether you are studying psychology in high school or college, or simply want a nonspecialized insight into the subject, this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the foundation of the subject quickly and easily.

Whether it's a symptom you have been ignoring for a while or something like a sudden pain after a fall, this book tells you what it could be and what action to take.Check out any health problem and discover what it might be and what you should do. A series of head-to-toe visual diagnostic guides help you identify suspected conditions or injuries. Once you've narrowed it down, a cross-reference takes you to easy-to-follow descriptions of the condition at the back of the book. Potentially life-threatening situations and ailments that need urgent medical advice are clearly flagged. Fully illustrated throughout, Medical Symptoms is an invaluable reference.

Master the Italian language in 3 months and become an extraordinary linguist!If you have ever dreamed about learning the Italian language but think it will be a long and complicated process, you now have a better option! Achieve an impressive goal and learn a new language in as little as 12 weeks.This educational Italian language guide has a newly updated look and an impressive accompanying audio app to get you speaking, reading and writing in Italian. It includes:   ¿ "Imitated pronunciation" sections that make unfamiliar Italian sounds less daunting to English learners    ¿ Word lists, key phrases and model sentences that build vocabulary     ¿ Three self-assessment sections that allow the learner to engage with their own learning, and exercises follow each grammar lesson, reinforcing what has just been taught    ¿ Includes two mini bilingual dictionaries, meaning you can check words in both English and Italian Take out the anxiety and fear of learning Italian with the latest edition of this classic self-study course providing all the resources needed to speak, read and write in Italian quickly and effortlessly. Whether you're a complete beginner or want to refresh your knowledge, Hugo: Italian in Three Months will have you speaking Italian in just 12 weeks.This carefully structured grammar-based course contains 12 weekly chapters filled with informative lessons on the key grammatical structures and presents a range of useful vocabulary, along with easy-to-follow exercises to boost your learning. It helps develop and refine reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, and teaches approximately 4,000 words.This updated language guide now includes vocabulary and expressions in contemporary usage and develops conversation skills through exercises based on real-life scenarios giving you an amazing authentic feel of the language. Whether you're learning a new language for work, a future vacation or as a hobby, the Hugo language course series is the perfect place to start. Learn languages like French, Dutch, German or Spanish in only 12 weeks! Each course includes an audio app to help with understanding and pronunciation. Language learning has never been so easy!

Translation of: English for everyone: English phrasal verbs.