-Titulo Original : The Presidents Visual Encyclopedia-Fabricante : DK Children-Descripcion Original: Discover America’s rich history through the eyes of its commanders-in-chief, as well as notable first ladies, famous speeches, and major constitutional events, with this visual reference guide to the leaders of the United States. US Presidents and first ladies have changed domestic and foreign policy, supported movements such as women’s suffrage and civil rights, and have led the country through significant historical moments that have shaped the nation into what it is today. Pages of visual illustrations take children, adolescents, and adults on a journey through the achievements of all of the US Presidents. Filled with over 150 pages of visual timelines, kids will learn about the contribution each head of state had and the historical context surrounding their presidential term. Learn about the 46 presidents, first ladies and historical speeches, moments that changed the course of the world- and American history. From the Declaration of Independence, Gettysburg Address, Abolition of Slavery, and both the most controversial and loved presidential offices.An Essential Visual Guide to US Presidents and their Influence on AmericaThis historical book introduces children to prominent US Presidents, notable first ladies, and prominent events. Beautifully illustrated to bring these pages of history to life, kids will learn about events that defined each presidential office from independence to the present day. This visual reflection from DK Books will compel children to investigate further, understand history, and the important role US Presidents had in shaping it: * New edition updated to include the results from the November 2020 election * Perfect introduction to the subject for young readers, packed with bite-sized information and nuggets of knowledge * In association with the Smithsonian Institution * Includes a full feature on every US president * With additional fun facts about presidential life, where presidents were from, extraordinary elections, and a vice presidents timeline About the Author DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the worlds leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DKs aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO® books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiots Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides...

-Titulo Original : Los Ciclos De La Vida Todo, Desde El Principio Hasta El Final -Fabricante : DK Children-Descripcion Original: El ciclo sin fin de la vida Un original libro de niños ilustrado que muestra que todo es parte del ciclo de la vida, incluidos los animales, los dinosaurios, las estrellas, los volcanes e incluso tu. Este encantador libro de ciencia para niños aplica el concepto de metamorfosis a temas tan dispares como el sistema solar, el agua, el carbono, las plantas y los animales, la vida en la tierra y los humanos. Una enciclopedia natural para sorprender a pequeños biologos que ya tienen todos los libros de animales. Los ciclos de la vida brinda una vision general increible del universo y como todo esta intrincadamente vinculado. ¡El libro para los niños que lo saben ya todo sobre los animales y la naturaleza! Todo tiene un principio y un final, pero ¿que sucede en el medio? Descubre un nuevo ciclo de vida cada vez que pasas una pagina. Sigue la migracion de las cebras a traves de las vastas llanuras, conoce a los pinguinos que guardan sus huevos en el hielo y observa como emergen las mariposas de sus capullos. Visita el mundo secreto de las plantas, desde las orquideas hasta la secuoya gigante. Sumergete debajo de la superficie para ver como se forman los arrecifes de coral y que los hace extinguirse. Retrocede en el tiempo 4.500 millones de años para ver como se formo el planeta Tierra y luego salta al futuro para ver que sucede cuando se apagan las estrellas. Tambien descubriras los ciclos de la vida de los habitats y lugares del mundo; como se forma y cambia un rio; las increibles esculturas que las olas del oceano tallan en los acantilados; y los ciclos de vida del clima, desde el ciclo del agua hasta las glaciaciones, para entender mejor la situacion de cambio climatico en la que se encuentra la Tierra. Lleno de informacion sorprendente y con encantadoras ilustraciones de Sam Falconer, los niños de 7 a 9 años aprenderan algo nuevo en cada pagina de Los ciclos de la vida. Los ciclos de la vida aporta una mirada original al mundo natural: * El espacio * La Tierra * Plantas y hongos * Animales * Los humanos y su impacto ecologico Los ciclos de la vida es un libro en español para niños que pertenece a nuestro catalogo infantil, donde encontraras libros de referencia que fomentan la curiosidad, el aprendizaje y el desarrollo de los niños. About the Author We believe in the power of discovery. Thats why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. dk ...

-Titulo Original : El Libro De Las Rocas Y Los Minerales ...y Otros Tesoros Del Mundo Natural -Fabricante : DK Children-Descripcion Original: Una enciclopedia visual esencial para conocer el impresionante mundo de los minerales, las gemas, las rocas y los fosiles de nuestro planeta Mas de 1.000 impresionantes fotografias muestran con gran detalle las maravillas naturales de la Tierra. Las propiedades unicas de los minerales se describen detalladamente, junto con sus usos en el arte, la industria, la arquitectura y la ciencia. Un viaje geologico extraordinario para descubrir las rocas arcoiris, los minerales fluorescentes, los diamantes de valor incalculable y las lluvias de meteoritos. Conoce a los dinosaurios para comprender como se forman los fosiles, investiga como los constructores de las piramides del Antiguo Egipto utilizaban la piedra caliza y sumergete en el oceano en busca de almejas o caracoles. Rocas, minerales, gemas y fosiles, un planeta lleno de maravillas naturales About the Author We believe in the power of discovery. Thats why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. dk ...

-Titulo Original : My First Bilingual Body / Cuerpo-Fabricante : DK Children-Descripcion Original: ¡La serie de libros para niños mas exitosa de la editorial DK disponible ahora en formato bilingue! Un entrañable libro ideal para las primeras lecturas de los mas pequeños de la casa. Se trata de un libro para enseñar las partes del cuerpo a nuestros hijos que se encuentran en edad preescolar. Fomenta su aprendizaje mientras leen y se divierten con su primer libro del cuerpo humano. Este cuento para bebes es ideal para que aprendan a nombrar las partes del cuerpo, ¡de la nariz a los pies! Y no solo esto, tambien aprenderan sobre las emociones, las prendas de ropa en cada estacion del año y los verbos para describir lo que mas les gusta hacer: jugar, gatear, construir con los bloques, tocar las sonajas, o abrazar sus juguetes. My First Bilingual Body, es un libro resistente ya que esta diseñado con paginas de carton. ¡Sera el favorito de los peques! Promueve el interes de tus hijos por el cuerpo humano y su dia a dia con este divertido libro con entrañables imagenes de bebes y niños. Descubre las partes del cuerpo humano en ingles y español Acompañalos a nombrar a cada parte del cuerpo humano para ayudarles a desarrollar sus habilidades linguisticas y a adquirir el conocimiento sobre el pequeño mundo que van descubriendo a su alrededor. La serie My First es una coleccion ideal para los pequeños ya que les introduce a una gran variedad de temas como las emociones, la ropa, los animales, los colores, las letras, y los numeros. Leed el libro juntos, ayudale a pasar las paginas, y practicad nombrando las partes del cuerpo con la ayuda de las graciosas fotografias que incluye, o bien deja que tu hijo experimente con el, ya que esta diseñado para que lo pueda sostener en sus manos y aprenda a pasar las paginas. Este libro infantil My First Bilingual Body, enseña a los niños a: * Expandir su vocabulario, adquiriendo habilidades linguisticas. * Identificar sus emociones y las de los demas. * Nombrar las prendas de ropa de cada estacion del año. * Aprender verbos sobre lo que pueden hacer, como jugar, correr, saltar. * Aprender dos idiomas con el texto bilingue, familiarizandose con las palabras en ambos. * Nombrar las partes del cuerpo que muestran las fotografias y luego identificarlas en su propio cuerpo o en el de los demas. My first bilingual Body, pertenece a la serie My First (primeras lecturas) de libros infantiles de 0 a 9 años, la coleccion de libros ideal para niños en edad preescolar. Incluye fotografias, ilustraciones encantadoras, rotulos faciles de entender, y una amplia variedad de temas. Estos primeros libros de aprendizaje animan a los niños a desarrollar el vocabulario y las habilidades linguisticas que forman la base de la educacion temprana. Ademas, ahora estan disponibles en la edicion bilingue, en ingles y español. Ideal para el aprendizaje simultaneo de dos lenguas. English description DKs most successful board book series is now bilingual Children can learn about their body in My First Body, an informational board book featuring images illustrating parts of the body. The bold, visual images are labeled clearly and promote early learning and language skills. The books are a sturdy format that is ideal for small hands to hold and carry, and the pages are filled with a distinctive, iconic design. The books can be read either alone or with an adult, and encourage learning on your own. Explore the amazing human body in My First Body. About the series: DKs most successful board book series for babies includes fresh photography, contemporary design, and an insightful approach to engaging preschoolers. With charming, bold design, clear labels, and a wide variety of topics, these first learning books encourage children to build the vocabulary and language skills that form the foundation of early education, and are now available in bilingual editions. About the Author We believe in the power of discovery. Thats why we create books for e...

-Titulo Original : La Vida Secreta De Los Insectos -Fabricante : DK Children-Descripcion Original: Learn about the amazing world of bugs in this gorgeously illustrated book packed with insect facts. Enter the kingdom of bugs and their close relatives for a magical journey through the forest floor, down into the deepest caves, and even across the open ocean. Insects, arachnids, worms, and mollusks are crawling across the pages of this colorful bug book, which combines gorgeous illustrations and photos to help young animal enthusiasts spot and learn all the main bug groups. From dancing bees to cartwheeling spiders, from butterfly athletes to the beetles that eat poo, theyll learn all about the incredible secret world of creepy-crawlers. And theyll find out how bugs help to look after our planet too. The Book of Brilliant Bugs, written by insect expert Jess French and illustrated by Claire McElfatrick, takes children on a fascinating journey of exploration, showing them just how amazing creepy-crawlers are, what they do for our planet, and how we can help them. It includes bug relatives such as slimy slugs, web-spinning spiders and scuttling centipedes, plus amazing facts on how bugs pass on messages, compete for food, seek true love, and fill the air with buzzing wings. About the Author Jess French is an insect expert, nature lover, TV presenter, author, and a qualified vet who loves visiting her Dads bug farm. She is known for her show on CBeebies, called Minibeast Adventure with Jess, which encourages children to explore the outdoors and get to know the bugs around them. Her previous DK book, What a Waste, tackles the subject of sustainability for children. She is a keen conservationist and has a strong passion for the animal world. Claire McElfatrick is a former greetings card designer who now works on childrens books. Her gorgeous illustrations can be seen in previous DK title The Magic and Mystery of Trees...

-Titulo Original : Antologia De Animales Extraordinarios (anthology Of Intriguing Animals) -Fabricante : DK Children-Descripcion Original: From lions and butterflies to sharks and spiders, theres an animal for everyone in this animal encyclopedia with a twist! With stunning photography and gorgeous illustrations, this animal encyclopedia explores the wildlife of the world, from the most massive whales to the smallest insects. Which one is your new favorite? This animal book for children will delight and inspire kids who love animals. They will discover incredible facts and fascinating stories about their favorite animals and some they have never heard of! Find out why the slow-motion sloth is so sluggish and how the plodding pangolin protects itself from predators, and more! Throughout the book, each specially chosen animal is revealed in stunning photos and gorgeous illustrations. Kids will be intrigued by all the small, exciting details. The animal factbook also explores some of the stories and mysterious myths surrounding their favorite beasts. Curious kids can pour over the index, which is packed with reference information, including the size and location of each species, and a tree of life shows how the animal groups are connected. Find the animals that interest you and uncover new favorite along the way. Discover Incredible Facts and Fascinating Stories This animal encyclopedia contains over 100 creatures. Beautiful illustrations with storybook elements will bring the animal kingdom to life. This educational book is perfect for kids to read by themselves or together with their parents as a bedtime story. With gold foil elements on the cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon to keep your place. This beautiful modern book is the perfect gift for children who love wildlife and nature. Inside the pages of this anthology, youll find: * Storybook descriptions of intriguing animals such as a viscacha, quokka, and a slow loris. * Discover amazing facts like why the sloth is so slow. * Stories and myths surrounding your favorite animals. About the Author DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia. DKs aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivaled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting. DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiots Guides series. dk ...

-Titulo Original : Feminismo Para Mentes Inquietas -Fabricante : DK Children-Descripcion Original: This book is something I wish I could have read when I was younger. --Roxane Gay, from the foreword of Feminism Is... It didnt just start with #MeToo. Todays feminism is more diverse than ever before and asks all kinds of questions. Combining insightful text with graphic illustrations, Feminism Is...tackles topics including intersectionality, the gender pay gap, the male gaze, and mansplaining. Find out what equality for women really means, get a short history of feminism, and take a look at the concerns affecting women at work, in the home, and around sex and identity. Get answers to the big issues and meet some of the most groundbreaking feminists like Audre Lorde and bell hooks. Addressing ongoing feminist concerns and including an original foreword by Roxane Gay, Feminism Is... takes on important themes in informative, thought-provoking ways. About the Author DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia. DKs aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting. DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiots Guides series. dk ...

-Titulo Original : Look Out, Leonard! / ¡cuidado, Leonard!-Fabricante : DK Children-Descripcion Original: Follow Leonard the shrew as he wanders around the jungle in this funny storybook for young children. Meet Leonard the clueless shrew in this hilarious story about getting lost in the jungle. Its moving day for the Shrew family, so Mrs. Shrew has asked them to all hold on to each others tails tightly so that nobody gets lost! They set off in a long line, but wait, wheres little Leonard? This picture book will have you on the edge of your seat as you follow Leonard, who manages to grab on to anything and everything that isnt a shrew tail! Narrowly avoiding catastrophe at every turn, from angry baboons to snapping crocodiles, will Leonard make it safely to the end of their journey? About the Author Illustrator Bio:Tamara Anegon attained a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2008. Following this, she studied for a masters degree in art, creation and research, specializing in childrens and picture book illustration. She has illustrated several childrens books: Waggers (Sky Pony Press, 2014) and The Big Stink, Level 11 (OUP Oxford, 2017)....

-Titulo Original : Misterios Del Universo -Fabricante : DK Children-Descripcion Original: ¡Viaja desde la Tierra a los confines del universo con este impresionante libro! Descubre planetas extraños, estrellas remotas y misteriosas galaxiasCada pagina de este impresionante libro revela los secretos que hay detras de mas de 100 cuerpos celestes, como planetas, asteroides, satelites, estrellas . . . ¡Preparate para conocer datos curiosos y emocionantes descubrimientos cientificos! Durante siglos, los misterios del universo han intrigado al ser humano. Este libro ilustrado despertara la imaginacion y las mentes curiosas para explorar la inmensidad del espacio. ¡Lleva a tu pequeño astronauta desde nuestro planeta hasta los confines del universo! Con magnificas ilustraciones y fotografias increibles, los jovenes lectores quedaran fascinados ante los misterios del universo. Las atractivas descripciones al estilo de un libro de cuentos y los textos sencillos arrojan luz sobre hechos, mitos y descubrimientos clave sobre el universo. Explora las maravillas de nuestro sistema solar y mas alla. Este libro educativo tambien incluye un glosario con informacion fascinante. Review Recommended for astronomy enthusiasts to browse, gather information, and generate questions about the universe. --School Library Journal About the Author We believe in the power of discovery. Thats why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. s: // dk ...

-Titulo Original : Oceanos El Planeta Bajo El Agua Como Nunca Antes Lo Habias Visto (knowledge Encyclopedias) -Fabricante : DK Children-Descripcion Original: ¡El mundo submarino como nunca lo habias visto!Los oceanos ocupan el 70% de la superficie del planeta y albergan un millon de especies, incluyendo algunas de las mas extraordinarias. Esta enciclopedia para niños en español te las muestra con un detalle sorprendente mediante ineditas imagenes computerizadas y en 3D.Los oceanos estan de plena actualidad, gracias a su papel en el cambio climatico, el Dia Mundial de los Oceanos y eventos mediaticos como las series de la BBC Planeta azul.Los oceanos se formaron hace 4 mil millones de años y albergan una cantidad insospechada de actividad. El 80% del oxigeno se produce en los oceanos y los cientificos estiman que el 80% de las erupciones volcanicas suceden en los oceanos. Oceanos te lo muestra con un texto claro, fantasticas imagenes en 3D e inolvidables secciones transversales de habitats y fenomenos naturales. Niños y adultos pasaran horas entre las paginas de esta increible enciclopedia infantil en español.El regalo ideal para jovenes biologos que aspiren a ser el futuro Jacques-Yves Cousteau, para aprender en casa o como apoyo para tareas escolares.Tiburones, delfines, caballitos de mar, medusas, criaturas bioluminiscentes… ¡y mucho mas!Descubrelo todo sobre las apasionantes ciencias del mar con este libro que incluye un extenso catalogo de especies animales clasificadas por habitats como la costa, las marismas salinas, los arrecifes de coral, los estuarios y el mar profundo, ademas de varias secciones dedicadas a la oceanografia.Con un texto didactico e imagenes inolvidables, este libro en español se convertira en el nuevo libro favorito de toda la familia, desde niños de 9 años a adultos.Oceanos es una completa introduccion para toda la familia: * La ciencia de los oceanos * El oceano abierto * El oceano superficial * La costa * Los oceanos polares * El impacto humano sobre los oceanos * Mapas de los oceanos Oceanos es un libro en español para niños que pertenece a nuestra coleccion de libros de referencia, un rincon de nuestro catalogo donde encontraras grandes libros destinados a niños y jovenes que fomentan su aprendizaje y desarrollo para que aprendan de una manera facil y divertida. About the Author DK | Para mentes curiosasCreemos en la magia de descubrir. Por eso creamos libros que exploran ideas y despiertan la curiosidad sobre nuestro mundo.De las primeras palabras al Big Bang, de los misterios de la naturaleza a los secretos de la ciudad, descubre en nuestros libros el conocimiento de grandes expertos y disfruta de horas de diversion e inspiracion inagota...

-Titulo Original : Politica Para Mentes Inquietas -Fabricante : DK Children-Descripcion Original: What is populism? Is communism the same in China and Cuba? What makes a democracy? If youre not sure, this is the book for you! Look inside to find out why politics matters, and how its ideas shape our world.How do ideas make the world go round? What is populism? What are the political left and right? Whats the difference between capitalism and communism, or democracy and dictatorship? Who really holds the power? Can everyone have freedom of speech? And what does all this mean for you?Find out the answers in this book, which unpacks the complicated language and often messy world of politics. Politics is... looks at the beliefs of political thinkers, leaders, and activists from around the world, covers the key branches of government, and examines authority. While focusing on contemporary issues, the book also traces the history of politics. It explains the ideas and -isms that shape our world as well as investigating the role of external factors, such as protest and the media, in political decision-making. Whether youre studying politics or not, if youre not sure whether politics matters or why your vote counts, get your hands on this thought-provoking book--it defines the big ideas you need to know and provides inspiration for analyzing, interrogating, and changing your world. About the Author DK | Para mentes curiosas Creemos en la magia de descubrir. Por eso creamos libros que exploran ideas y despiertan la curiosidad sobre nuestro mundo. De las primeras palabras al Big Bang, de los misterios de la naturaleza a los secretos de la ciudad, descubre en nuestros libros el conocimiento de grandes expertos y disfruta de horas de diversion e inspiracion inagota...

-Titulo Original : Knowledge Encyclopedia Space! The Universe As Youve Never Seen It Before-Fabricante : DK Children-Descripcion Original: A spacetastic new edition beaming with incredible pictures and the latest facts about the universe.From the origin of the universe to the future of space rockets, this book about space for kids has it all.Did you know that the moon was once a piece of the Earth, and that a day on Venus is longer than one year? First published in 2015, Knowledge Encyclopedia: Space! has been completely revised and updated for 2020, with new images and information on all things space-related to send you rocketing to the furthest reaches of the cosmos. Newly updated with the latest scientific discoveries and innovation in space engineering, this new title will answer all your questions about what lies beyond the night sky. Discover how stars and galaxies are formed, take a trip through the Milky Way, and explore the innards of the International Space Station in this incredible book that uses the latest computer-generated 3-D imagery, eye-catching photographs, gripping information, and explanatory diagrams to bring the wonders of the cosmos to life.Knowledge Encyclopedia: Space! is the big bang of space books, and its just gotten bigger! About the Author We believe in the power of discovery. Thats why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. dk ...

-Titulo Original : Careers The Ultimate Guide To Planning Your Future-Fabricante : DK Children-Descripcion Original: From robotics engineering and computer games development to environmental law and eco-friendly construction, this job guide features hundreds of careers, including trending opportunities. Do you have a passion but can’t work out how to make a career out of it? Do you want to change your career but don’t know where to start? Are you worried about career development? Or are you overwhelmed by so much advice you are lost in a sea of information? You’re not the only one - and Careers is here to steer you in the right direction. This indispensable guide is ideal for teenagers and newly qualified graduates. Career counsellors will also find this a trustworthy companion for helping students with their future career planning. So, whether you want to become a nurse or home decorator, a chef or cyber-security analyst (or you simply have no idea!), this book is your ultimate source. Concise and combining a user-friendly approach with a bold, graphic design, Careers is like having your very own career coach. Review This is the prettiest, most well-organized, useful and up to date guide to careers that I have ever seen. It is a wonder, and it is a treasure. I havent said this about any book, in the last twenty years. - Dick Bolles, author, What Color Is Your Parachute?It will be a useful book for our family over the next few years as we begin the college/career process…I hope this book can give our kids some options they may not have originally considered. - SincerelyStacie This gives readers a range of options. - BooklistGetting a kid pointed in the right direction toward a career that is both meaningful and fulfilling is invaluable. Careers does a great job of laying out those opportunities. - GeekDadA useful additional purchase for a career section in a public or school library. - VOYA MagazineCareers is the ideal reference for undecided teens, parents, and guidance counselors looking for inside information on hundreds of careers. - San Diego Family MagazineInspiring and imaginative as well as practical, Careers has charts and tables that help young people gauge interest about possible careers-its like having a personal career advisor by your side whenever you need it! - ChildressInk About the Author Sarah Pawlewski, consultant and principal author, is a career advisor with more than 20 years experience. She runs her own consultancy and works with clients of all ages across schools, colleges, and industry. Sarah holds degrees in psychology and career guidance, and is a member of the Career Development Institute.DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the worlds leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto...

-Titulo Original : Mi Primer Libro Del Cuerpo/my First Body Board Book-Fabricante : DK Children-Descripcion Original: A first word-and-picture board book that helps children develop essential vocabulary in two languages-English and SpanishYour child will learn all about the body and the things it can do - from eating breakfast to running and dancing - and willenjoy poring over familiar objects laid out on a simple white background.Ideal to introduce children to their first Spanish words both at home and at school. My First Board Books feature a simple point-and-say layout that builds confidence in children through repeatability and encourages preschool vocabulary and language skills. The board book format is durable and easy for young children to hold and carry on their own, and theyre designed to hold up to the rough handling that comes with being a toddlers favorite book to read alone or with a parent. About the Author DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the worlds leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DKs aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO® books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiots Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides...

-Titulo Original : Psicologia Para Mentes Inquietas (heads Up) -Fabricante : DK Children-Descripcion Original: Relaciones, estudios, trabajo: la vida esta llena de grandes cuestiones, y Psicologia para mentes inquietas te ayudara con ellas. Este libro, diseñado especialmente para jovenes, repasa y explica los principales conceptos psicologicos a traves de atractivos graficos e infografias.Todo esta influido por la psicologia: desde la musica y la politica hasta las relaciones familiares. Este libro es la introduccion perfecta a la materia: cubre y explora los experimentos mas controvertidos, las teorias principales y los pioneros mas influyentes en psicologia. Si quieres saber por que la gente hace las cosas que hacen, este libro es para ti.A perfect introduction for teens to lifes big questions about psychology and how everything around us is influenced by it-from prom to politics-that combines clear text with cool graphic illustrations to explain theories and arguments.Life is full of big questions, and Heads Up Psychology addresses the issues that are most intriguing and relevant to the curious minds of teens. Questions such as Where do I fit in?, What is normal?, Why do people fall in love?, and Do guys think like girls? are all addressed, making these difficult topics easier to comprehend. Highlighting everything from controversial experiments, important theories, and influential trailblazers such as Freud and Pavlov, this book has got you covered.With its visual approach, Heads Up Psychology is designed to provoke, entertain, and stimulate young minds. If youve ever wondered why people do the things they do, this is the book for you...

-Titulo Original : ¡ciencia! (knowledge Encyclopedias) -Fabricante : DK Children-Descripcion Original: ¡La ciencia como nunca antes la has visto!Cargada de impresionantes imagenes en 3D, ¡Ciencia! muestra los fundamentos de la ciencia con un detalle asombroso: desde las particulas atomicas hasta la metamorfosis.El texto claro y autoritativo explica conceptos complejos de manera sencilla: desde la gravedad al ADN, pasando por los estados de la materia.Esta enciclopedia es el regalo perfecto para niños a partir de 9 años y una ayuda indispensable para el aprendizaje en el hogar de toda familia. About the Author DK | Para mentes curiosasCreemos en la magia de descubrir. Por eso creamos libros que exploran ideas y despiertan la curiosidad sobre nuestro mundo. De las primeras palabras al Big Bang, de los misterios de la naturaleza a los secretos de la ciudad, descubre en nuestros libros el conocimiento de grandes expertos y disfruta de horas de diversion e inspiracion inagota...

-Titulo Original : Dinosaurios (dinosaur!) Segunda Edicion (knowledge Encyclopedias) -Fabricante : DK Children-Descripcion Original: Increibles imagenes en 3D dan nueva vida al mundo prehistorico. Viaja en el tiempo a la era mesozoica, cuando feroces dinosaurios vagaban por la tierra, amenazantes pterosaurios cruzaban los cielos y el mar estaba lleno de reptiles impresionantes. Observa las recreaciones de cada animal prehistorico con un asombroso realismo y un detalle sin precedentes. Descubre como vivieron tan fascinantes criaturas, por que se extinguieron, y que podemos aprender de sus restos fosiles. About the Author DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia. DKs aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivaled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting. DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiots Guides series. dk ...

-Titulo Original : La Vida Del Agua -Fabricante : DK Children-Descripcion Original: Un libro para niños bellamente ilustrado que analiza como el agua sustenta todas las formas de vida, como las personas aprovechamos los beneficios que nos aporta y por que debemos conservarlaEl agua es esencial para la vida. De hecho, ¡el 60 por ciento de un ser humano adulto esta compuesto por agua! La bebemos, nos bañamos en ella y miles de criaturas viven en este medio. Sin embargo, nuestro planeta se esta quedando sin agua, con menos del 1 por ciento del agua disponible para alimentar a la poblacion actual, de 7.500 millones de personas. Sumergete en el maravilloso mundo del agua y descubre como luchar para salvar esta sustancia esencial para la vida. Desde las gotas de lluvia que caen del cielo hasta los rios caudalosos y los enormes oceanos llenos de animales y plantas, el agua esta en todas partes. Descubre como afecta el clima a traves de tormentas, nevadas y ciclones. Aprende como se usa en el cultivo de los alimentos, en la confeccion de la ropa y como el agua llega a nuestros hogares con solo girar un grifo. Conoce el proceso por el que pasa el agua cuando la bebes y lo importante que es mantenerse hidratado para nuestra salud. Con bellas fotos e ilustraciones que muestran la belleza y el poder del agua en la naturaleza, el ciclo del agua nunca ha sido tan emocionante. Ante la crisis climatica de nuestro planeta, ahorrar agua es mas crucial que nunca. Aprende como podemos usar menos agua y como podemos reducir la contaminacion del agua para salvar la vida en la Tierra. About the Author We believe in the power of discovery. Thats why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. dk ...

-Titulo Original : Bajo Tus Pies Suelo, Arena Y Todo Lo Que Hay Bajo Tierra -Fabricante : DK Children-Descripcion Original: Descubre la asombrosa biodiversidad del subsuelo y como protegerloHongos, lombrices, ejercitos de hormigas, topos, organismos microscopicos… ¿Sabias que aproximadamente un tercio de las criaturas del planeta viven en el suelo? Bajo tus pies se esconde un fascinante mundo lleno de vida que sirve de hogar a miles de especies y es la base de la vida en la Tierra. ¿Cuanto sabes sobre lo que pisas? Descubre como sobreviven las plantas en la aridez del desierto, como crecen los hongos o como puede ayudar el suelo a frenar el cambio climatico. Con sencillos textos educativos e infinidad de datos curiosos, este libro sobre naturaleza es perfecto para acercar a los mas jovenes el asombroso mundo que yace bajo nuestro pies, ampliar conocimientos sobre el mundo natural y tomar consciencia sobre la realidad de los recursos del suelo y problemas como la deforestacion, la desertificacion o la sobreexplotacion.¿Sabias que la caca de las lombrices ayuda a que crezcan las plantas o que existen gusanos tan grandes como serpientes? Aprende fascinantes datos sobre el mundo subterraneo y conoce asombrosas criaturas como el topo estrellado en este increible libro a todo color que combina fotografia con divertidas ilustraciones y explicaciones sobre la biologia y geologia del suelo y su asombrosa biodiversidad.Un entretenido libro infantil para niños de 7 a 9 años amantes de los animales y plantas, pequeños geologos, y cualquier niño con interes por descubrir el funcionamiento de los ecosistemas subterraneos, de cuyo equilibrio depende la vida de las plantas, los animales y los seres humanos. ¿Por que deberia importarme el suelo?Si fueras tan pequeño como para poder seguir a una hormiga bajo tierra, te quedarias sorprendido. ¡Hay mas organismos vivos en una cucharadita de tierra que personas en el planeta! Los suelos son una importante reserva de biodiversidad y el recurso natural mas valioso de la Tierra. El mundo de criaturas que lo habita interactuan entre si, alimentando y protegiendo las plantas, que a su vez nutren el suelo, que nos proporcionan alimento, agua limpia, aire limpio e incluso medicamentos para curar enfermedades. El suelo es la piel viva de la Tierra y hace posible la vida en el planeta, al igual que el aire o el agua. Pero no es un recurso infinito. Hacen falta 500 años para formar 2,5 cm del suelo. y, por eso debemos cuidarlo y protegerlo. Bienvenido al asombroso mundo del sueloDescubre un mundo subterraneo lleno de vida, aprende a conservarlo y sorprende a tus amigos y padres con fascinantes datos sobre los bichos, animales y plantas que no vemos: * Que es el suelo, para que sirve * Tipos de suelo, capas y formacion * Cultivo de alimentos * Brotes y raices * Hongos * Criaturas que viven bajo tierra: topos, gusanos, invertebrados, microbios, hormigas... * Experimentos: se un cientifico en el suelo * Como cuidar el suelo * ¡Y mucho mas! About the Author We believe in the power of discovery. Thats why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. dk ...

-Titulo Original : Tigre, ¿donde Estas? Un Libro Para Tocar. Sin Plasticos (eco Baby) -Fabricante : DK Children-Descripcion Original: Search the tropical jungle for Tiger in this plastic-free touch and feel book. Youll discover beautiful endangered animals along the way!Welcome to the jungle! Let your little explorer take a journey through the hot and steamy forest to track down the rarely sighted Tiger. Say hello to elephants, rhinos, and orangutans in their natural habitat. But where could Tiger be?Is Tiger by the river? No, thats Elephant. Can you hear squawking coming from the treetops? Tigers dont squawk, thats Parrot! Only on the last page, will Tiger reveal himself. Your toddler will love meeting all of Tigers friends in this imaginative educational book. Natural cardboard pages with colorful illustrations, fun corrugated elements, and cut out sections encourage little fingers to explore. Your toddler will learn how to recognize the names and describe all the incredible animals they see in the jungle.Treasure storytime with your little one! The simple text is ideal for reading aloud as you spot endangered animals in their natural habitat together. There are lots of opportunities for parent-and-child interaction and hours of wild, jungle fun!Plastic-Free Touch and FeelThis board book is designed to enhance your childs reading experience, while also protecting the environment. Unlike other touch and feel books, Where Are You Tiger? doesnt contain any plastic. Made from responsibly sourced cardboard, everything in this book is completely recyclable.Complete the SeriesThere are more plastic-free touch and feel picture books to discover in this series from DK Books. Journey through the icy Arctic looking for the Polar Bear in Where Are You Polar Bear? Each book takes you on a journey through a different landscape in search of an animal at risk of extinction. About the Author DK | Para mentes curiosasCreemos en la magia de descubrir. Por eso creamos libros que exploran ideas y despiertan la curiosidad sobre nuestro mundo.De las primeras palabras al Big Bang, de los misterios de la naturaleza a los secretos de la ciudad, descubre en nuestros libros el conocimiento de grandes expertos y disfruta de horas de diversion e inspiracion inagota...

-Titulo Original : My First Bilingual Trucks / Los Camiones-Fabricante : DK Children-Descripcion Original: Teach your preschool child numbers and encourage learning while reading and having fun together with your My First: Trucks board book, designed to be a toddler favorite and withstand wear and tear from a preschooler. My First Trucks uses pictures of trucks and vehicles accompanied by clear word levels to encourage thorough learning. Your preschool child will love learning about trucks and all sorts of other vehicles, including: trucks, diggers, a gas tanker, a car transporter, emergency vehicles, road trains, snow plows, a logging truck, monster truck, excavators, bulldozers, tractors, and road rollers. My First: Trucks focuses on colorful trucks and learning about truck shapes to teach toddlers about color and shape as well as trucks.Develop your childs early learning with My First books, specially designed to captivate a preschoolers attention while laying a foundation for learning. My First books feature bold, bright photographs on white backgrounds - ideal for catching a young childs eye and acting as an introduction to early-learning topics. The collectible My First board books make a great early-learning library and include a wide variety of topics including trucks, animals, colors, letters, numbers, and first words.My First board books feature a simple point-and-say layout that builds confidence in children through repeatability and encourages preschool vocabulary and language skills. The board book format is durable and easy for young children to hold and carry on their own, and theyre designed to hold up to the rough handling that comes with being a toddlers favorite book to read alone or with a parent. About the Author We believe in the power of discovery. Thats why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. dk ...

-Titulo Original : My First Spanish Word Board Book/mi Primer Libro De Palabras En Espanol (my First Series)-Fabricante : DK Children-Descripcion Original: A first word-and-picture board book that helps children develop essential vocabulary in two languages-English and SpanishYour child will enjoy poring over familiar objects laid out on a simple white background. The book is structured by themes such as the body and animals to aid intuitive and playful learning.Ideal to introduce children to their first Spanish words both at home and at school. About the Author DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the worlds leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DKs aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO® books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiots Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides...

-Titulo Original : Universo El Sistema Solar, Las Estrellas, Y Las Galaxias Como Nunca Antes Los Habias Vist (knowledge Encyclopedias) -Fabricante : DK Children-Descripcion Original: Universo lleva a los jovenes lectores a un viaje extraordinario utilizando modelos 3D generados por ordenador para explorar y explicar los objetos mas extraordinarios del universo y mostrar cada uno de ellos con un detalle nunca visto. Adentrate al nucleo explosivo de una gigante roja. Descubre los maravillosos planetas y lunas que forman nuestro Sistema Solar. Explora el interior de una nave espacial y examina trajes y estaciones espaciales para saber como funcionan. Aprende datos fascinantes sin darte cuenta mientras te adentras en este fantastico libro.Con un enfoque enciclopedico y con los datos mas actuales sobre planetas, estrellas, exploracion del espacio y del cielo nocturno, Universo es una ambiciosa obra de referencia familiar original y sorprendente.Edicion tambien disponible en ingles.Universo takes young readers on an incredible journey that is out of this world using computer-generated 3-D models to explore and open up the most amazing objects in the universe and show each in incredible detail. Journey deep into the explosive core of a red supergiant. Discover the incredible planets and moons that make up our solar system. Look inside spacecraft, spacesuits, and space stations to see how they work. Learn incredible facts along the way.Truly encyclopedic in scope and fully up-to-date on the stars and planets, space exploration, and the night sky, Universo is a bold new approach to family reference.Also available in English edition. About the Author DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the worlds leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DKs aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO® books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiots Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides...

-Titulo Original : Historia El Pasado Como Nunca Lo Has Visto Antes (knowledge Encyclopedias) -Fabricante : DK Children-Descripcion Original: ¡La historia como nunca antes la has visto!Esta fascinante enciclopedia infantil inspirara a los lectores mas jovenes con sus detalladas imagenes generadas por ordenador y sus vividas descripciones.Viaja a traves del tiempo y participa en la caceria del mamut, desfila junto a un soldado romano y vuela con los hermanos Wright. Asomate a antiguas construcciones, maravillate ante las vestimentas de la epoca y acercate a las batallas mas importantes de la historia. Descubre como era el dia a dia de las culturas medievales, como cambiaron el mundo inventos como la imprenta, ¡y mucho mas! Desde feroces guerreros samurais a la Segunda Guerra Mundial o las innovaciones ecologicas, cada evento puede visualizarse con increible detalle, aportando un primer acercamiento fascinante a la historia. Historia es el regalo perfecto para niños de 9 a 12 años, tanto como apoyo para sus tareas escolares como para que aprendan en su tiempo libre lo fascinante que es la historia. About the Author We believe in the power of discovery. Thats why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. dk ...