Looking at the technology all around us-and then explaining how it works, the How Things Work Encyclopedia lifts the hood of a car engine, gets inside a TV set, and discovers the power of invisible microwaves. With close-ups, cutaways,...

The UK's only fully authorised first aid guide, this book is used as the official training manual for the UK's leading first aid organisations' courses.This updated manual covers all aspects of first aid at work, home, and in the field....

From the Chevrolet Bel Air to the Ferrari Testarossa, this stunning book showcases the most iconic and important classic cars from every decade since the 1940s.Few things ignite such reverence as a classic car. With more than 250 iconic...

The definitive visual guide to exploring all the marvels of the stars, the Milky Way, and the universe beyond.Chart the wonders of the cosmos in our own solar system and beyond with The Stars. Packed with 3-D artworks of each...

A lively and detailed guide to the fourth planet in the solar system, set to coincide with the launch of Mars rovers from the US, Europe and China in 2020. von DK

Learn how to observe and navigate the night sky with this guide to stargazing for beginners!The dazzling reference book shines bright with crystal-clear charts of the planets, stars, and constellations in both the northern and southern...

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...

Packed with fun activities, crafts, reading games, and amazing facts, kids can meet all the cuddly creatures and amazing sights found in the woods-from bunnies to bears to bugs-in this educational project book.In Forest Life and Woodland...

Illustrated family dictionary. 187,000 definitions. Includes 500 new words and phrases. 250 illustrated feature panels. 4,500 illus.

Marvel Super Heroes unite in this all new Ultimate Sticker Collection: Marvel from DK! Fans of all ages will learn fun facts about their favorite Marvel Super Heroes and villains' powers, alter egos, and battles as they play with more...

An illustrated exploration of the animal world. A map is given for each animal showing its specific location. First published in 1992, updated in this edition. von DK

Exploring more than 100 of the most important ideas, organizations, and events to have defined the feminist movement, this is an essential introduction to feminism.The latest entry in DK's bestselling Big Ideas series, The Feminism Book...