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This comprehensive visual encyclopedia explores World War II in fascinating detail and explains why this global event must never be forgotten.World War II: Visual Encyclopedia shows children the causes, battles, people, and aftermath, while cutting-edge CGI technology brings infamous events back to life. Learn about weaponry, tanks, ships, aircraft, campaigns, and military strategies. Read firsthand accounts of major campaigns and battles throughout the war. Uncover hundreds of biographies of wartime leaders and brave soldiers who served on the battlefields. Find out how technological advances influenced the final outcome. Key information is available at a glance, alongside data boxes, facts and stats, and inspiring quotations. From the fastest fighter plane to the longest battle, you'll discover everything you ever wanted to know, and much, much more.Whether you're a history buff or simply want help on a school project, this standout reference covers every aspect of World War II and the important part it has played in world history.

Explore the hidden depths of the ocean with this stunning visual encyclopedia for kidsOcean: A Children's Encyclopedia reveals the secrets of the seas through stunning images and beautiful photography to engage and educate kids. From the Arctic to the Caribbean, tiny plankton to giant whales, sandy beaches to the deepest depths, Ocean: A Children's Encyclopedia let's your child discover the mysterious world beneath the waves. Packed with fun facts for kids, this encyclopedia will dazzle your child covering everything from sea creatures and ocean birds to the Great Barrier Reef.

Looks with 3D terrain models that take you on a trip to the surfaces of the rocky planets. As well as covering the Sun, the planets, hundreds of moons and thousands of asteroids and comets, this title includes all the major Solar System missions, right up to the Mars rovers.

Helps toddlers and children learn to count using fun counting games for kids. With lots of animal themed counting games, this book also helps kids learn lots of animals facts while they learn to count.

Packed with thousands of words and definitions the Children's Illustrated Dictionary is here to help with any child struggling with spellings and meanings.If you're stumbling over spellings or unsure of meanings this dictionary for kids is here to help! Packed with thousands of words and meanings, from abacus to X-ray, plus interactive images to help you remember difficult words and strange spellings the Children's Illustrated Dictionary is the easiest dictionary for you to use. Clear, simple and easy-to-navigate, so you always find the word you're looking for, the Children's Illustrated Dictionary also has fun dictionary games, sections on grammar and a mix of eye-catching illustrations to engage young readers - making this the most fun and comprehensive guide to language.

Keep your cat happy and healthyLooking forward to welcoming your new cat or kitten? Complete Cat Care combines everything you need to know about cats and cat care in one practical manual, with day-to-day advice on cat grooming, cat behaviour and nutrition, as well as cat health and cat disorders. This cat book is packed with expert advice to help you to nurture your feline from kittenhood to old age. You'll find essential guidance on getting your cat, socialising your cat, tips on what to feed your cat and advice on training your cat. Step-by-step photography shows you how to handle your cat, how to groom it and how to administer basic first aid. Further health advice covers common and more serious cat disorders, with quick reference checklists and advice on how to treat and when to seek a vet, so you can keep your cat in purrfect health.Complete Cat Care will help you keep your cat healthy at every stage of its life.

A plant guide, that is updated to include RHS Awards of Garden Merit so you know which plants are RHS recommended. It recommends over 3,000 trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs, bedding plants, fruits and vegetables for every garden situation - all readily available from nurseries and garden centres.

A guide to the best fruits and vegetables with tips on how to grow them. It is packed with 100 full-colour illustrated profiles and quick reference recommendations to make choosing easy.

Simply everything you need to know to learn something new - now available in PDF.Ever wanted to learn how to crochet but don't know where to begin? Take the first step with A Little Course in Crochet, part of the popular series of learning guides from DK that explain everything and assume nothing. Learn at your own pace, in your own time and in the comfort of your own home. A Little Course in Crochet takes you from complete beginner to being able to make beautiful crochet projects. Start simple with basic crochet stitches, including chain stitches and treble crochet, build on your skills with 20 crochet patterns and show off with a crochet hat, crochet baby clothes or a traditional crochet afghan blanket.The step-by-step pictures show you what other courses only tell you and you can learn by doing with 13 crochet projects that help to build your confidence. A Little Course in Crochet will show you how to succeed at your new skill in no time.10 A Little Course in... titles available including Astronomy, Preserving, Yoga, Pilates, Wine Tasting, Sewing, Knitting, Baking, Growing Fruit & Veg.

Scarecrow is waiting for the big combine harvester and it's hiding somewhere on the farm, behind a a pop-up flap. Where could it be? Is it behind the plants? With bright photographs and 5 fun, pop-out farm surprises, this title presents toddlers with a world of pop-up tractor surprises.

Introduces your baby to numbers with touch and feel textures. This title helps them touch and learn about numbers one to ten with a cuddly dog, furry cats, shiny fire engines, fuzzy ducklings and more.

Penguin is looking for his friend Mr Snowman and he's behind the pop-up flaps. He's hiding somewhere in the snow, where could he be? Is he behind that giant snowball?

Helps you learn about Chug Chug Tractor and the jobs it can do as you follow the tractor around the farm, showing one busy day from morning to night. This book includes 15 sturdy flaps, and 5 exciting vehicle and animal sounds such as a revving tractor's engine and a quacking duck that activate when a flap is lifted.

Helps babies touch and learn about wild animal mums and babies such as a hairy lion and her cubs, a gorilla with a textured face and a fuzzy baby gorilla, and a polar bear in twinkly snow with a fluffy bear cub.

Helps you introduce your baby to farm animals with touch and feel textures. This title includes easily recognisable images and labels that helps you encourage recognition and naming of objects while the textured format promotes sensory learning.

Features big, bold pop-ups and bright colourful pictures that delight your little one. This book is suitable for reading aloud and encouraging early word recognition.

Introduces your baby to fluffy animals. This title lets them touch and learn about the squirrel with his bushy tail, two purring kittens and one very fluffy puppy.

Helps your baby to discover all about tractors, trucks and rockets. This title lets them see the big strong bulldozer at work, the long arm of the digger and high in the sky - it's a plane.

The perfect pocket guide to identifying flowersWhat's That Flower? is ideal if you struggle to tell the difference between a geranium and a pansy. It's the perfect pocket guide for beginners but also a handy reference for the more seasoned flower enthusiast.Featuring over 150 common flowers from around the UK and Europe, flower type overviews show you what to look for where and similar flowers are shown side by side for quick comparison and identification.So take some time to stop and smell the roses with What's That Flower?

What did the Victorians invent? Was this a peaceful era? How many children did Queen Victoria have? This book helps you find out in Eyewitness Victorians and discover this peaceful and prosperous era which produced huge developments in technology and engineering, alongside voting reforms.

DK Eyewitness Tudor is a spectacular and informative guide to one of the most turbulent periods in English history. Amazing photographs offer your child a unique "e;eyewitness"e; view of the fascinating characters who influenced Tudor times. From the severed heads of traitors displayed on London Bridge to what life was like for Tudor children, and the controversial Kings and Queens: let your child learn all about the life and times of The Tudors.Great for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about the Tudors. Find out more and download amazing clipart images at www.dk.com/clipart.

Did you know special effects were used in Shakespeare's plays? That devils and ghosts came up through trapdoors in the stage? This book helps you find out how in Eyewitness Shakespeare and discover the fascinating life and times of one of the world's greatest playwrights.

The perfect guide to identifying common treesWhat's That Tree? is ideal if you struggle to tell the difference between a Serbian spruce and a Silver birch. It's the perfect pocket guide for beginners but also a handy reference for the more seasoned naturalist.Featuring over 150 common trees from around the UK and Europe, species overviews show you what to look for where and related trees are shown side by side for quick comparison and identification.Become an expert tree-spotter in no time with What's That Tree?

If you have ever dreamt about becoming the next Mark Todd or Zara Phillips, then How to ... Horse Ride is the perfect guide to set you on course for success. This book shows you 'how to' with simple step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions. From basic exercises and grooming techniques to more advanced cantering and jumping. The final section takes a look at the fun you can have with your riding, from the thrill of the show, to the discipline of dressage.Saddle up and learn to ride with this exciting new How to.... You'll be galloping your way to the gymkhana before you know it!

Have the world in your hands with these compact, illustrated natural history guidesFrom the planets in our solar system to the constellations that brighten up the night skies, leaf through Nature Guide Stars and Planets, a beautiful guide to our solar system and beyond.Part of a new generation of compact natural history guides, Stars and Planets is expertly written and packed full of stunning images that reveal the intricate details and unique characteristics of our stars and planets. This guide will give you knowledge of the galaxy at your fingertips.With information on the tools and techniques you'll need to observe the night skies and a guide to all 88 constellations, Nature Guide Stars and Planets is the ideal identification guide to keep in your pocket.

Now in PDF.First Facts Dinosaurs introduces children to the world of reading, with lively illustrations and simple text to help build confidence and development. Bursting with fun dino facts and figures, children will love flicking through and learning as they go. Questions such as "e;what did dinosaurs eat?"e; and "e;where did dinosaurs live?"e; are answered. Fun and educational, these books are perfect for home-reading where children can indulge in their interests - a valuable teaching aid for both parents and teachers.

Now in PDF. A plant by plant pruning guide for perfect resultsWith pruning advice for 180 trees, shrubs and climbers plus 20 popular fruit crops, RHS Pruning Plant by Plant is the only pruning guide in this handy size to tell and show you exactly what you need to do plant by plant.The A-Z organisation helps you find the plant you're looking for fast and the simple instructions and easy-to-follow diagrams will encourage you to prune with confidence.RHS Pruning Plant by Plant is essential pruning advice for novices and experienced gardeners alike and its handy, compact format make it ideal for putting in your pocket when you're heading to your garden or allotment.