Embark on a tour of the world's greatest artistic movements and works, from prehistoric cave paintings to performance art with The Art Book, the latest in the stunning Big Ideas series.
The Art Book explores the most celebrated artworks by history's most influential painters, sculptors, and artists with stunning visuals and insightful quotes. Discover profiles of the most important artists from across the globe, stretching from the prehistoric Altamira cave paintings and Chinese jade carvings to movements including impressionism, symbolism, and cubism.
Understand the ideas which inspired masterpieces by Botticelli, Rembrandt, Klimt, Matisse, Picasso, and dozens more, with The Art Book's fascinating coverage of painting, drawing, printing, sculpture, conceptual art, and performance art, from ancient history to the modern day.

Take a visual journey through the world of music and learn the science behind it, too.

Budding music fans will love discovering musical geniuses of every era, from Mozart and classical music to Bowie and pop, as well as finding out how music is created and what links it all together.

The book looks at music throughout history, beginning with the first known melody from the Fertile Crescent and covering modern music phenomena, from K Pop to hip-hop. Instruments and genres from across the world are featured, with "playlists" of key pieces encouraging kids to look up pieces to hear for themselves. STEAM spreads delve into the psychology and math behind music, from how it affects our mood to how it can improve our minds.

Covering India's Ragas, Indonesia's Gamelan, Japan's city pop, and more, this book will help children discover a love of music.

Who wrote the first true "opera"? Why did jazz go Latin? And how did blues influence rock? Find out in the story of how music has shaped the world.

Music has the ability to evoke the full spectrum of human emotions, irrespective of the listener's culture or nationality. This groundbreaking ebook examines that shared experience - from prehistory to the present.

A compelling and richly illustrated narrative, Music explores the roots of all genres from the chants of the middle ages through the grandeur of the classical period to the modern rhythms of blues, jazz, hip-hop, and pop. Spectacular galleries display families of instruments from around the world, while special features showcase the evolution of key instruments, such as the piano and the violin, and profile iconic innovators as diverse as Mozart, George Gershwin, and David Bowie.

Charting every musical revolution, from bone flutes to electronica and from jazz to hip-hop, this visually stunning history will hit the right note with you, whether you are into pop or rock or disco or rap, classical or opera.

Python for beginners - you'll learn how to build amazing graphics, fun games, and useful apps using Python, an easy yet powerful free programming language available for download.

A perfect introduction to Python coding for kids ages 10 and over who are ready to take the next step after Scratch - all they need is a desktop or laptop, and an internet connection to download Python 3.


Using fun graphics and easy-to-follow instructions, this straightforward, visual guide shows young learners how to build their own computer projects using Python. Step-by-step instructions teach essential coding basics like loops and conditionals, and outline 14 fun and exciting projects. Included is a script that cracks secret codes, a quiz to challenge family and friends, a matching game, and more.

When they feel more confident, kids can think creatively and use the tips and tricks provided to personalize and adapt each project. The simple, logical steps in Coding Projects in Python are fully illustrated with fun pixel art and build on the basics of coding. Kids will eventually have the skills to build whatever kind of project they can dream up - the only limit is your imagination!

Create, Remix and Customize!

Create crazy games, crack fiendish codes, and compose crafty quizzes with this amazing collection of Python projects. Suitable for beginners and experts alike, Coding Projects in Python has everything enthusiastic coders need.

Follow the simple steps to learn how to write code in this popular programming language and improve your programming skills, while you learn to create, remix, and customize your own projects.

The material in this educational book is example based and the colors and humor keep children engaged while they learn to code. If your child is ready for the next step after mastering Scratch, this is the book to get!

Inside this guide, you will learn about:

- Starting with Python and first steps
- Creating cool graphics and playful apps
- Getting acquainted with games in Python

Supporting STEM education initiatives, computer coding teaches kids how to think creatively, work collaboratively, and reason systematically, and is quickly becoming a necessary and sought-after skill. DK's computer coding books for kids are full of fun exercises with step-by-step guidance, making them the perfect introductory tools for building vital skills in computer programming. Coding Projects in Python is the third in an awesome coding book series for kids. Add Coding Projects in Scratch and Coding Games in Scratch to your collection.

This ebook is full of stories highlighting how philosophy over the ages has impacted the way we think and behave today.

Travel down the road of wisdom to discover how philosophers have puzzled over the meaning of life, the human experience, and existence itself.

Why is philosophy important? What's so great about it? Take a leap into the world of philosophy and have all your questions answered while discovering the unexpectedly interesting history of philosophy and its many schools of thought.

Philosophical ideas affect our day-to-day lives in ways that you might not expect. But understanding these ideas can be daunting-even for adults! If you want to learn how to improve your thinking, make Aristotelian friends, visit Plato in his famous cave, or discuss women's rights with Mary Wollstonecraft, What's the Point of Philosophy? is the place to start.

By telling interesting stories to unpack complex theories, What's the Point of Philosophy? allows you to connect with philosophers of the past in a new and exciting way. If you never stop asking "why?" this is the ebook for you!

This ebook is about how philosophers changed the world, one crazy idea at a time, and it is guaranteed to inspire, surprise, amuse, and entertain everybody who reads it.

An UPDATED version of a previous DK book: Fashion
Learn about the evolution of costume and dress in this lavishly illustrated guide. From the extravagance of Ancient Egypt, through the legendary houses of Chanel and Dior, to today's catwalk sensations, this gorgeous, carefully curated collection shows how fashion reflects people and places, and captures the times in which they lived.
Packed with a dazzling combination of original fashion plates, archive images, and commissioned photography, Fashion takes you on a fabulous tour across the centuries as it catalogues the history of what people wear, revealing how Western fashion has been influenced by design from around the world, and celebrating everything from costume to haute couture. Expert commentary captures the turning points of fashion history, such as when hemlines rose to reveal a glimpse of stocking, youngsters pulled on jeans and "invented" teenagers, the red carpet became a runway, and celebrities became designers. Fashion icons take centre-stage too, with features on famous trend-setters and designers, such as Elizabeth I, Marie Antoinette, and Alexander McQueen, who set the style for each generation.
Fashion is an indispensible work of reference whether you're a fashion-mad teen, a wannabe designer, or someone intrigued by the violent origins of the stiletto or the birth of bling. If it's ever been in fashion, it's in this book.

This complete catalog of all things canine is essential reading for dog lovers everywhere.

From Beethoven to Toto, dogs have a special relationship with humans and are forever known as man's best friend. The enduring loyalty and companionship of our four-legged friends is celebrated throughout The Dog Encyclopedia.

Starting with their history, evolution, and anatomy, this beautiful book puts on a show of dogs in art and advertising, sport and service, and religion and culture. Famous dogs in fiction line up alongside heroic helpers. More than 400 dog breeds are introduced, from primitive dogs and working dogs to companion dogs and scent hounds. Each and every breed includes stunning photographs and fact-packed profiles detailing individual character, compatible owner traits, and breed-specific advice.

If you're bringing home a new pet, this guide comes crammed with top tips for a balanced diet, exercise, grooming, and training, as well as a health section on continuing care, identifying illness, and veterinary visits.

This perfect pooch package is an indispensable owner's guide and an invaluable reference for budding dog whisperers.

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Praise for the Help Your Kids With series:
"Every page of the book…creates a welcoming and familiar atmosphere for learning about a potentially intimidating subject." – GeekDad

Find out about the wonderful world of scientific discovery, how science works and why it has changed the world.

Turn boredom into awe! Learn about the most notable scientists in history, scientific discoveries, and the answers to your questions about biology, chemistry and physics. This illustrated science book is packed with stories and hand-drawn graphics that will make science fun!

Wondering where science started and how scientists solve centuries-old mysteries? Inside this science book, you’ll find:

• Each main topic features a discovery or breakthrough presented as an illustrated story.
• Real-world examples of modern science and technology bring the story up to date, and make each topic relevant.
• Occasional timeline spreads reveal how scientific ideas have evolved.
• "Try it out" boxes show readers how to carry out hands-on science activities at home or at school.
• Amazing facts and stories keep the tone light and entertaining.
• Timeline spreads show scientific development in a specific field over the ages.

Discover the amazing humans who challenged the thinking of their time and put their lives at risk to learn about everything on the planet — and in space! Understand why science matters so much, and the incredible places it will take us in the future. This illustrated science reference guide will intrigue and inspire children ages 9-12 to love science, and to marvel at the world around them.

Students will learn how science is practical and applicable to the real world, and helps to solve everyday problems through the stories and discoveries of notable scientists. The easy-to-follow format explores the origins of science and answers important questions like how the universe started, how to build a pyramid, how to save a life, how to capture lightning and even how to live on Mars. The answers and stories in this scientific book will change the way children think about science forever!

DK’s What’s the Point? series is packed with surprising facts, tales of ingenuity and endeavor, and beautiful, unique illustrations. Each book in the series includes crazy facts, quizzes and puzzles. Look out for What's the Point of Maths? to encourage young students to find fun in their math homework!

A vivid showcase of the most fascinating places on the planet through a collection of more than 75 3D maps that show not only where everything is, but also why it is there.

Marvel at the world's tallest buildings, find out where earthquakes are most likely to occur, and where you can find super cool, luminescent critters! This kid's atlas is divided into six chapters you can't help but get lost in.

Where on Earth? is an educational ebook for kids that brings instant understanding to a plethora of fascinating subjects, stimulating interest in the world around us and drawing young readers into its pages and the topics they cover. Take a tour of planet Earth learning about what's where in the worlds of engineering and technology, art and culture, history, nature, Earth science, and human populations.

Find out where the world's the most incredible dive spots are situated, exploring the wreckages of history's long-lost sunken ships, and where to go if you want to scratch a whale's tongue! Discover Olympic cities, the Seven Wonders of the World, impressive physical geography, and the habitats of Earth's big cats.

Every map contains fact panels that provide additional information and useful statistics, while focus features pull out and explain the most interesting facets for an even richer experience.

Explore The World - Learn In Spectacular Detail!

A fantastically fresh way of presenting geographical knowledge. The graphics are incredibly rich and detailed, and including fun facts about the world. It is easy to spend hours getting lost in these pages.

This fascinating fact ebook engages wide range of subjects including:
- Geography
- Nature
- People
- History
- Arts
- Entertainment
- Science
- Technology

It is the perfect kid's educational ebook for school projects or simply for satisfying curiosity about the big beautiful world around us.

PLEASE NOTE - this is a replica of the print book and you will need paper and a pencil to complete the exercises.

This essential guide to English will ensure you're speaking the same language in no time.

Get started with the ultimate self-study course that is easy to use and quick to learn. This beginner's book guarantees an engaging and entertaining experience for adults learning English as a foreign language.

From introducing yourself and talking about your life and interests to expanding your vocabulary and understanding grammar rules, this is a completely comprehensive introduction to the English language. A range of listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises are presented in a simple, fluid format with an attractive visual style and accessible text. As you grow in confidence, you'll soon be moving through the levels to reach advanced English.

This book is part of DK's best-selling English for Everyone series, which is suitable for all levels of English language learners and provides the perfect reading companion for study, exams (including TOEFL and IELTS), work, or travel. With audio material available on the accompanying English For Everyone website and Android/iOS apps bringing vital experience of spoken English, there has never been a better time to learn the world's second most popular language.

Series Overview: English for Everyone series teaches all levels of English, from beginner to advanced, to speakers of English as a second language. Innovative visual learning methods introduce key language skills, grammar, and vocabulary, which are reinforced with a variety of speaking, reading, and writing exercises to make the English language easier to understand and learn. Visit www.dkefe.com to find out more.

PLEASE NOTE - this is a replica of the print book and you will need paper and a pencil to complete the exercises.

Are you a beginner learning English as a second language?

English for Everyone: Level 2: Beginner, Practice Book makes learning English easier. More than 700 exercises use graphics and visuals to develop English skills in speaking and pronunciation, reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar.

Exercises may include finding the errors in sample text messages, reading comprehension questions, fill-in-the-blanks, word order games, and listening questions.

English for Everyone: Level 2: Beginner, Practice Book covers the skills and topics needed for the major global English-language exams, including TOEFL, and uses the same testing methods so you can practice your skills and measure your success.

Use this practice book with English for Everyone: Level 2: Beginner, Course Book so you can work with the books together. And, download the free app and practice online with free listening exercises at www.dkefe.com.

Series Overview: English for Everyone series teaches all levels of English, from beginner to advanced, to speakers of English as a second language. Innovative visual learning methods introduce key language skills, grammar, and vocabulary, which are reinforced with a variety of speaking, reading, and writing exercises to make the English language easier to understand and learn. Visit www.dkefe.com to find out more.

PLEASE NOTE - this is a replica of the print book and you will need paper and a pencil to complete the exercises.

Welcome to the most exciting English language learner around!

Work your way up with the ultimate self-study course that is easy to use and quick to learn. The Level 2 beginner's book guarantees an engaging and entertaining experience for adults learning English as a foreign language.

Beginners who already know the basics of English, this one is for you. Moving on from Level 1, this brilliant book goes into more depth and detail, including talking about yourself and your feelings, routines, choices, past events, future plans, achievements, and ambitions. Eye-catching illustrations and step-by-step explanations keep content simple and straightforward for easy learning. Packed with listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises presented in bite-sized modules, you can follow the book from start to finish or dip in and out to boost your language skills, expand your vocabulary, and get to grips with grammar.

Level 2 builds your confidence and knowledge on the way to advanced English. English for Everyone Level 2 Beginner Course Book covers the major global English-language exams, including TOEFL and IELTS.

This book is part of DK's best-selling English for Everyone series, which is suitable for all levels of English language learners and provides the perfect reading companion for study, exams, work, or travel. With audio material available on the accompanying website and Android/iOS apps, there has never been a better time to learn English.

This collection contains more than 30 enthralling new retellings of favorite myths as well as some you might not have heard before!

Including Theseus and the Minotaur, The Twelve Labors of Heracles, and the escapades of Jason and the Argonauts, each myth is told in engaging modern language, which is easy for children to understand yet still retains the humor and intrigue of the original tales. Stunning illustrations by multi-award winning artist Katie Ponder breathe new life into each classic story.

Additional feature pages delve deeper into the mythical world, providing profiles of the gods. The reference section provides key background information, such as Ancient Greek storytelling and the incredible beasts of the myths, and a pronunciation guide.

Greek Myths is the perfect gift, featuring foil on the cover and beautiful illustrations throughout. Children will love exploring the tales by themselves or as bedtime stories. It will be treasured forever.

Using fun graphics and easy-to-follow instructions, this straightforward, this visual guide shows young learners how to build their own computer projects using Python, an easy yet powerful free programming language available for download.
Perfect for kids ages 10 and over who are ready to take a second step after Scratch, Coding Projects in Python teaches kids how to build amazing graphics, fun games, and useful apps. All they need is a desktop or laptop, and an Internet connection to download Python 3.
Step-by-step instructions teach essential coding basics like loops and conditionals, and outline 14 fun and exciting projects, including a script that cracks secret codes, a quiz to challenge family and friends, a matching game, and much more. When they are feeling more confident, kids can think creatively and use the tips and tricks provided to personalize and adapt each project.
The simple, logical steps in Coding Projects in Python are fully illustrated with fun pixel art and build on the basics of coding, so kids can have the skills to build whatever kind of project they can dream up.
Supporting STEM education initiatives, computer coding teaches kids how to think creatively, work collaboratively, and reason systematically, and is quickly becoming a necessary and sought-after skill. DK's computer coding books are full of fun exercises with step-by-step guidance, making them the perfect introductory tools for building vital skills in computer programming.

More than 150 million Americans drink coffee each day. We're not the only nation obsessed: More than 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed in the world each day. In Coffee Obsession, we take a journey through the coffee-producing nations around the world, presenting the different styles, flavors, and techniques used to brew the perfect cup. We explore how coffee gets from bean to cup in each region, and what that means for the final product.

Through clear step-by-step instruction, Coffee Obsession will teach you how to make latte, cappuccino, and other iconic coffee styles as if you were a professionally trained barista. With more than 130 classic coffee recipes to suit every taste, detailed flavor profiles and tasting notes, as well as recommended roasts from around the world, Coffee Obsession is like nothing else out on the market.

Perfect your barista technique with over 100 global coffee recipes from chai coffee to ristretto

Take a journey from bean to cup with Coffee Obsession, which shows you how to make iconic coffees through step-by-step barista training. From the techniques of roasting, grinding, tamping and brewing to how to make a cappuccino, via the history of coffee, you'll learn everything you need to know to make the perfect coffee and about the beauty of latte art.

Over 100 coffee recipes include brews to suit every taste. Master classic favourites like the flat white and the espresso, and learn how to make iced coffee and the perfect chai coffee. From French presses to cloth brewers you'll explore all the different equipment you need to create fantastically flavoured coffee, along with a guide through the flavour wheel and "cupping" tasting notes. After you've brewed yourself the perfect cup, go on a voyage through the life of a coffee bean and learn the ideal harvest seasons and roasts of different types of coffee beans, all combined with mouth-watering flavour profiles.

Coffee Obsession is perfect for coffee lovers who want to make the best cup of coffee in the world in their own home.