Name: Masters Of War | Dorling Kindersley
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The Tree Book | Dorling Kindersley

Bring trees to life like you've never seen before as The Tree Book invites you on an enchanting and illustrated journey into the astonishingly diverse growth of woodland wildlife in the world around us.Trees have been a part of human history from the very beginning. Used for shelter, tools, fuel, and food, they also help supply the atmosphere with oxygen and form astonishingly diverse ecosystems, as well as some of the world's most beautiful landscapes. Now the intricate world of leafy woodlands and abundant rainforests is revealed in this extensive visual guide to trees, exploring their key scientific traits and their ecological importance, as well as their enduring significance in human history and culture. From ancient oaks and great redwoods to lush banyans and imposing kapoks, The Tree Book reveals the anatomy, behaviours, and beauty of these incredible plants and habitats in detail.A must-have volume for budding botanists, this divine nature book showcases the rich diversity of t…

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Dk Childrens Encyclopedia | Dorling Kindersley

The ultimate book of knowledge for kids aged 7 to 9, this all-encompassing children's encyclopedia contains all the information your child needs, explained clearly and checked by experts. This revised edition includes 16 brand-new pages, plus updates to existing content.DK Children's Encyclopedia is an engaging, traditional-style general reference book for kids covering all the key subjects including Arts, People, History, Earth, Nature, Science, Technology, Space, and the Human Body. This book for children is a must-have resource for every child's shelf, with age-appropriate, jargon-free text accompanied by stunning, detailed images covering over 250 topics all in one place - it's an essential encyclopedia for any child who wants to discover as much as possible about the world around them.Packed with information, each single-page entry in this fabulous children's encyclopedia features a key topic explained in concise text accompanied by gorgeous visuals, fun facts, and extensive cross…

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Great Science Projects | Dorling Kindersley

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths with this jam-packed collection of fun-filled experiments you can do at home.Get immersed in exciting STEM activities that will inspire every budding home scientist, technology fan, young engineer, and mathematician! Witness your very own erupting volcano blow sky high. Build a sturdy sandcastle and reveal the incredible technology of construction materials. Design a wind-up car and discover your inner engineer, and test your knowledge of maths by making a marble run. Great Science Projects features an enormous collection of incredible, tried-and-tested STEM experiments.With over 50 exciting experiments, children aged 9+ will love getting involved in activities like making a wormery, constructing a spaghetti tower, mixing gels to make air fresheners, creating mathematically precise shadow puppets, and freezing icy orbs.This exciting book of experiments for children includes: - 50 fun-packed, educational experiments to get kids inspire…

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Design | Dorling Kindersley

Discover the history of design with this gorgeous visual celebration of key pieces, movements, and designers, from the Arts and Craft movement to the digital age. Discover all you need to know about art and design in this definite guide. Design: The Definitive Visual Guide brings a gallery of more than 1200 images, covering every major design movement - from 1850 to the present day.Arranged chronologically, this art deco book traces the evolution of design from its roots to the present day, from early chairs, pottery, and homewares to cars, graphic design, and product design. It introduces all the key designers, manufacturers, and objects, illustrating how and why different styles emerged and became popular. It also provides a fascinating insight into design movements, showing how each one began and explaining its philosophy and visual style, from the Arts and Crafts movement to mid-century modern and contemporary.Explore the pages of this awe-inspiring contemporary design book to disc…

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Timelines Of World History | Dorling Kindersley

A stunning visual celebration of the world's key historical events, key moments, defining eras and outstanding people who have helped shape history like never before.If you could travel back in time, where would you go first? Who would you most want to meet? What pivotal moment in history would you most like to experience? This awe-inspiring history book may be able to help you answer those questions and more!Introducing Timelines of World History - a visual and informative celebration of the most exciting and influential moments in history and a look back at some of the most pivotal moments and people who have defined history over the years. From the origins of the first humans to the political turmoil of the 21st century, this all-encompassing history book brings the key milestones of world history vividly to life, explaining each of them through contemporary artworks, photographs, documents, maps, and artefacts.So prepare to dive deep into the pages of past, which promises:-Explains…

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Jewel | Dorling Kindersley

Combining stunning photographs with expert knowledge, this book is a dazzling guide to precious stones, organic gems, and precious metals.Discover the intriguing stories of the world's most famous and fabulous gems, including the mysterious Hope Diamond, the stunning Koh-i-Noor of the Crown Jewels, and exquisite Faberge eggs. Trace the history of gemmology, learn all about the key characteristics of precious and semi-precious stones, and discover the science behind some of their more unusual and mysterious properties.With a foreword by antiques expert Judith Miller, co-founder of Miller's Antiques Price Guide, and a regular presenter on BBC's The Antiques Roadshow, this sumptuous celebration of gems and jewels is guaranteed to bring sparkle to both your life and your library.Dive deep into the pages of this dazzling book on jewels to discover: - Hundreds of specially commissioned, spectacular photographs.- Intriguing features on the history of gemstones, and the fascinating real-life s…

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Cultural Treasures of The World | Dorling Kindersley

Take a guided tour through history and discover the most precious, iconic, and celebrated objects ever created.Revered, admired, and protected - every country and culture has certain artefacts that are prized above all others. Cultural Treasures of the World brings together more than 200 of these objects, exploring the fascinating and unique stories behind each of them.From the Bust of Nefertiti to the Benin Bronzes, and the Altamira cave paintings to Van Gogh's Sunflowers, these artefacts and artworks are revered for their beauty, artistry, or historical significance - and often all three at once. Discover how and why they were created, unravel the hidden meanings and symbolism they contain, and learn about the cultural legacy they have left behind.So what are you waiting for? Dive into this awe-inspiring history of art book to explore: - An immersive "visual tour" approach, combining stunning photography with accessible text and annotation- Feature boxes on cultural influences, symbo…

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Simply Philosophy | Dorling Kindersley

A clear, simple, graphic-led introduction to philosophy.Are you short of time but hungry for knowledge? This philosophy book proves that sometimes less is more. Bold graphics and easy-to-understand explanations make it the most accessible guide to philosophy on the market.Understanding Philosophy Has Never Been EasierThis illuminating reference book introduces you to the world's greatest thinkers, such as Aristotle, Kant, Socrates, and more! It's the perfect gift for anyone interested in philosophy and life-long learners. This book about philosophy offers you: - Simple, easy-to-understand graphics that help to convey information in a visual way- Clear, authoritative text that explains 90 key philosophical ideas- Covers all of the different branches of philosophyThis smart but powerful guide cuts through the jargon and gives you the facts in a clear, visual way. Unlock the mysteries of more than 90 key philosophical ideas, from "I think, therefore I am" and Jean-Paul Sartre's existentia…

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Migrations | Dorling Kindersley

Discover how the migration of peoples has shaped the modern world. This beautifully-illustrated book details the movement of people and cultures around the world - from the early migrations of Homo erectus out of Africa 50,000 years ago to modern refugee movements and migrations. Through striking photographs, evocative illustrations, and intimate first hand accounts, Migrations explores famous (and infamous) movements in history, from the Middle Passage and Trail of Tears to the California Gold Rush and the Windrush generation. While many traditional world histories focus on (mainly European) "exploration" and "discovery", Migrations explores the story of each continent and focuses on cultures rather than conquest. Migrations highlights the human story and the positives: what has survived, not just what was destroyed. With a foreword by award-winning historian, broadcaster, and filmmaker, David Olusoga OBE, Migrations is a history book with a fresh perspective, focusing on a topic ever…

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The Train Book | Dorling Kindersley

This stunning book is a glorious celebration of all things train and track!Packed with stunning photography, The Train Book catalogues the development of trains from early steam to diesel engines and electric locomotives, explores in detail iconic trains such as the Palace on Wheels and the Orient Express, and chronicles the social, political, and cultural backdrop against which railways were built the world over.Profiling the best-loved railways and rail journeys of all time - from the Union-Pacific Railroad to the Trans-Siberian Railway - and the pioneers of train and track - from "Father of the Railways" George Stephenson to engineering legend Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Metro-maestro Fulgence Bienvenue, The Train Book has something for every train enthusiast to love!The Train Book further features: - A truly international view of trains through time, from English steam to Japanese electric.- Tells the stories of key innovators, designers, and engineers responsible for advancing rai…

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