DK Children

  • How to Build LEGO Dinosaurs

    £9.99

    Be inspired by 30 incredible LEGO dinosaurs, from a fierce T-rex to a giant Brachiosaurus and a winged Pteranodon. Embark on an imaginative building journey as the models get more challenging through the book. Each dinosaur idea is broken down into three, four, or five important building steps. Learn essential building techniques to create claws and teeth, legs and tails, textures and colours and much more, for your own wonderful creations.You can build anything!

  • Galapagos

    £16.99

    An illustrated and photographic tour of the flora, fauna and geology of the Galapagos islands (13 major islands, 6 smaller islands, 40 islets). It covers the formation of the islands, the unique animals that live there, the evolutionary traits of the flora, the diverse climates, the brilliant conservation efforts and much more.

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Very First Encyclopedia

    £19.99

    Go on an amazing journey of discovery with the Very Hungry Caterpillar and learn fascinating facts about everything from science and space to animals and dinosaurs. Travel around the world to explore the continents, discover where different animals live, learn all about the people who came before us, and find out how your body works in this colourful and charming first reference book about everything.

  • The Secret World of Plants

    £20.00

    Learn how seagrass changes the environment around it, how the Venus flytrap counts to make sure it catches its prey, and why some tulips used to cost more than a house! This book explores the vast plant kingdom and explains how plants work, as well as the weird and wonderful relationships they have with animals.

  • Knowledge Encyclopedia Earth!

    £20.00

    Discover our planet – its place in space, its volcanoes, wild landscapes, deserts and oceans, hurricanes and earthquakes. Find out how the rock cycle shapes land and the water cycle fills rivers and seas. 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 savannahs, or deep down under the oceans.

  • Timelines of Science

    £20.00

    ‘Timelines of Science’ takes you on an astonishing journey back through the ages, showing how dedication, disasters, and eureka moments have brought us antibiotics, electricity, space exploration, and so much more. Packed with fascinating facts, amazing images, and some seriously staggering science, the book shows how thousands of years of human endeavour have expanded our knowledge and shaped our lives.

  • Art Year by Year

    £16.99

    ‘Art Year by Year’ features a giant, lavishly illustrated timeline of more than 500 images that showcases a glorious gallery of art from all around the world. Art movements such as the Renaissance, Neoclassicism, Impressionism, and Pop Art are explored and explained. There are biographies, too, of key figures behind some of the world’s best-known artworks, from Botticelli and Hiroshige to Goncharova and Morisot.

  • An Anthology of Aquatic Life

    £20.00

    From the deepest, widest ocean to the tiniest puddle, this compendium takes young readers on an enthralling journey through the aquatic world, meeting amazing animals, ingenious plants, and much more along the way.

  • The Very Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra

    £20.00

    Discover the main instruments of the orchestra accompanied by 10 sound clips of child-friendly famous pieces, including ‘Lark Ascending,’ ‘Flight of the Bumblebee,’ ‘Carnival of the Animals,’ ‘Children’s Intermezzo Suite,’ and more. Tune up and take your seat – the orchestra is about to begin! Follow Ava and Jack on a magical journey, as they discover the instruments of the orchestra, and explore beautiful scenes inspired by the music. Introduce the maestro-in-making in your life to orchestral music. Young readers can discover instruments from the violin to the trumpet, and learn about the composers and their dazzling pieces. The spreads tell the story of the classical tune, while the sound button brings it to life.

  • Our World in Pictures

    £19.99

    From animals to the internet, and from pandemics to global warming, this children’s encyclopedia includes everything you need to know. Explore galleries of intriguing objects on a range of topics, from plants to space, and from sports to ancient civilizations. Whether it is the earliest photograph taken or the latest rover on Mars, see the world – and beyond – as you have never seen it before.

  • The Best Ever Cake Book

    £9.99

    What are the main ingredients of cakes? Eggs, sugar, butter, and flour! Find out where they come from, then use them to bake 20 sensational cake recipes from around the world. You don’t need to travel to enjoy the variety of cakes the world has to offer. Bring classic recipes to life from the comfort of your own home. From simple sponge, Swiss roll and Sachertorte to the ultimate birthday celebration cake, follow simple step by step recipes and learn how to bake mouth-watering cakes for every occasion. There are healthier options too, that use fruit and vegetables to sweeten and keep cakes moist and delicious.

  • Mrs Wordsmith Get Reading With Phonics, Ages 4-5 (Early Years & Key Stage 1)

    £9.99

    Hilariously illustrated exercises and sticker activities for ages 4-5.Accelerate your reading with interactive activities and stickers! Developed with teachers and curriculum experts, and illustrated by Hollywood artists.In line with the National Curriculum, covering 51 foundational sound-letter correspondences taught in Reception.Includes short, engaging exercises; 200+ stickers for fun, interactive sticker activities; 51 letter-sound correspondences, from easiest to more complex (phases 2-3); QR codes to hear how phonemes (sounds) are pronounced; write-in activity pages; letter writing practice; an easy-to-understand guide to phonics for parents … and much more!”This book is a wonderful resource full of fun illustrated activities, which perfectly complement the phonics curriculum.” – Emma Madden Headteacher, Fox Primary School+ Mrs Wordsmith 2022.