Dorling Kindersley Animal Atlas. A Pictorial Guide to the World's Taylor Barbara

Take a peek inside the beautiful and absorbing world of birds with this lavishly illustrated children's bird atlas • From the Amazon Rainforest to the Arctic, this fully-fledged bird guide will take you on a guided tour, continent by continent, to meet some of the most spectacular birds in the world! • Inside the pages of this children's atlas, you'll discover • - A visual guide to the birds around the world, their habitats, geography, and climate with exquisite, hand-drawn illustrations and maps from Richard Orr • - The different countries and continents of the world and the birds that live there • - Why some species are endangered and what can be done to protect them • - Fascinating facts about birds including: why flamingos are pink, which bird can sprint faster than a horse, and how the booby got its name

This is your all-access private pass into the wild and wonderful world of zoos! • We're opening the gates, just for you! Join us on an epic behind-the-scenes adventure of zoos and aquariums. From tigers and tortoises to giraffes and jellyfish, you'll learn about hundreds of different animals and how they are looked after by their keepers • Inside the pages of this children's animal book, you'll discover the secret delights of the world's most interesting zoos and more! It includes • - Showcases the best ethical treatment and conservation of animals and the vital research done by zoos • - Filled with beautiful photos of animals and their innovative habitats in zoos around the world • - Profiles the tasks of zoo staff using language that is fun and accessible • Featuring only the best zoos from around the world, this conservation-themed children's book takes you on a once-in-a-lifetime trip through zoo life

Follow the story of evolution! The illustrated children's book is a beautiful introduction to the evolution of species over millions of years • What's made animals survive and naturally go extinct? Why are fish scaled? Why do birds have wings? Find out about the changing animal anatomy discoveries made by Swedish zoologist, Charles Linneas • Animals and evolution are fascinating subjects to teach little minds. Discover the ways that animals have adapted to survive and the amazing reasons behind these adaptations. The illustrated guide includes • - Perfect for kids ages 7+, with facts suitable for key stage 2 learning • - Stunning illustrations available on every page • - Many different animal features (such as eyes, scales, claws, hair and many more), as well as feature, spreads on topics like fast evolution • - Highly accessible text of a key schooling subject • Children ages 7 years and older will be delighted by the scientific facts in the wildlife book

Reveal the inner workings of the human body with this illustrated atlas • How well do you know your body? What happens under your skin? Where exactly is your stomach? What does your liver do? How can ears help your balance? The Body Atlas answers all these questions and many more • This unique visual guide approaches a body as if it were a map, divided into "continents" (such as parts of the body) and "countries" (such as organs). You can see inside your body and examine it region by region - for example, the head and neck or the upper torso. These regions enclose vital structures, such as the brain, lungs, and heart, just as continents contain countries. Body systems such as the circulatory system (blood) and nervous system, link the body regions just like mountains and rivers range across countries

От самых ранних миграций до зарождения космического туризма — испытайте волнение путешествий на протяжении веков в этой великолепно иллюстрированной книге! Стремление к приключениям определяло историю человечества с незапамятных времен. Будь то путешествие в целях поиска еды, паломничества, торговли или научного любопытства, люди веками были вынуждены отправляться в дикую природу. Проследите за их невероятными путешествиями в этой удивительной книге! От первых торговых сетей в древнем Шумере до крестовых походов, Большого тура и миссий ""Вояджеров"" в открытом космосе. Эта увлекательная визуальная история путешествий включает в себя карты, картины, фотографии и дневниковые записи, которые очаруют каждого кабинетного путешественника. Путешествуйте с викингами и преследуйте пиратов-грабителей! От древних путешествий Одиссея до завоевания Перу Писарро, проследите за биографиями путешественников-первопроходцев, бесстрашных исследователей и жестоких завоевателей

Discover the wonders of the natural world and the animals that inhabit it in this stunningly visual hardback guide • Nature writer Marianne Taylor guides readers through the development of life on earth, from the first living cells to the astonishing diversity we see in species today. Journeying from the invertebrates, including spiders, crustaceans and insects, to fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals, this fascinating book explores the animal kingdom is all its oddity and splendour. A numbers of feature spreads give a deeper focus on themes such as coral reefs, the importance of insects in ecology and the era of the dinosaurs • Sections include • Animal Evolution • Invertebrates: insects, molluscs, • Vertebrates: fish, reptiles, birds, mammals • Ecology and conservation • Featuring superb full-colour wildlife photography as well as a range of diagrams and infographics, this is a captivating guide to the wonders of the animal kingdom which can be enjoyed by the whole family

From icy polar tundra to lush tropical rainforests, readers can explore the wonders of the planet we call home in this spectacular visual guide • This beautiful jacketed hardback introduces the many landscapes and systems that make up Planet Earth, from its molten core and plate tectonics to the different landscapes which make up its surface. Readers can explore the Amazon basin, taiga forests across the frozen wastes of Siberia and vast deserts on almost every continent • Includes • Land: volcanoes, glaciers, caves, wetlands • Air: the geomagnetic field, weather, the auroras • Sea: tides, coral reefs, fjords • The text is brought to life by superb full-colour photos, charts, maps and infographics to reveal the planet in all its splendor

A playful and accessible guide to fermenting at home • James Read is on a mission to smuggle bacteria into our kitchens. In Of Cabbages & Kimchi, he takes the ten greatest 'living' ferments - fermented foods that are neither cooked nor pasteurized - and places them under the microscope, before cooking with them in all their delicious versatility • From the fiery funk of kimchi to the velvet tang of kefir, James describes the microbial process, then shares his recipes for recreating these wonders in your own kitchen - no specialist equipment required. Alongside his recipes, James investigates the extraordinary cultural and historic backgrounds of fermented foods, exploring how the microbes that bring them to life have developed alongside our culinary evolution

Первое в истории роскошное издание несравненного путеводителя от А до Я по именам, местам и событиям в мире Дж.Р.Р. Толкина, полностью проиллюстрированное в цвете признанным художником – толкинистом Тедом Нэсмитом и снабженное эксклюзивным цветным раскладывающимся плакатом. Полное руководство по Средиземью было составлено для того, чтобы читатель получил больше удовольствия от книг Толкина, собрав в последовательности от А до Я все ключевые факты и информацию об именах, местах, языках и событиях из "Хоббита", "Властелина колец" и "Сильмариллиона". В сочетании с многочисленными генеалогическими таблицами и уникальной хронологией Первой эпохи она станет незаменимым подспорьем в знакомстве каждого читателя с миром Толкина. Книга на английском языке

Delve beneath the surface of Earth with this pictorial atlas and discover the secrets of our planet • How did planet Earth form? What's under the surface, and how can we see it? Why do volcanoes erupt? What do coasts and caves have in common? What's so important about rocks and soil? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions and more, then this may be the book for you! • Introducing The Earth Atlas - a lavishly illustrated guide to our planet. From oceans to ice regions to deserts, this book takes you on an exciting trip to discover more about the Earth's features, explaining how they formed and what impact they have on us even today, supporting life and literally shaping the world with every tectonic movement! • Ready for an adventure? Dive straight in to discover • - A strikingly visual guide to the innermost depths of our Earth • - Exquisite hand-drawn illustrations and maps making the information engaging and accessible • - A diverse range of fascinating information using captions and detailed cross sections • From ferocious volcanoes to testing tornadoes, The Earth Atlas is an engaging, fact-packed, and educational book for children aged 9-12, especially those interested in natural science, geology, geography, or ecology

The Rough Guide to the Cotswolds is your definitive handbook to one of the most beautiful and diverse holiday destinations in the UK. From stately homes and wildlife parks to modern art galleries, country walks and adventure sports, the full-colour section introduces all of the regions' highlights. For every town and village, there are comprehensive and opinionated reviews of all the best places to eat, drink and stay to suit every budget. It brings the Cotswolds bang up-to-date; out go musty tearooms and chintzy B&Bs and in come the best of the area?s new contemporary restaurants, boutique-styled hotels and top-rated country pubs. There?s plenty of practical advice and a special focus on the region?s gastronomy with features on specialist farmers? markets, local farm shops, gastro-pubs and country restaurants

Explore the intoxicating secrets of whisky with World Whisky, the ultimate guide to the best whiskies on earth.Now fully updated with stunning new photography, World Whisky is packed with over 650 iconic global whisky brands including Bushmills, Laphroaig, Talisker, and Yamazaki, from countries including Scotland, Japan, and the USA.Learn everything you need to know about whisky, with intriguing features including whisky production, grain types, whisky liqueurs, and even tasting notes. Discover an incredible range of whisky styles, such as malt, blended, bourbon, corn, and rye, and understand its wonderful depth, variety, and complexity, as well as classic styles and new whisky varieties.Perfect for all whisky fans from aficionados to new converts, World Whisky is the ultimate guide to every aspect of the most celebrated spirit of all