Space - DK Pocket Eyewitness


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Become a space traveller and explore our Solar System and the Universe beyond in a cool mini encyclopedia that's packed with pictures. With space facts at your fingertips, Pocket Eyewitness Space makes learning about space fun. With more than 170 profiles on planets, stars, meteorites, and moons, you'll soon become an expert on all things space. Look closer at amazing planetary features, such as Jupiter's Red Spot and Mars' Olympus Mons, the tallest mountain in our Solar System. Find out, too, about the scale of the Universe, how telescopes work, see the life cycle of a star, the probes exploring other worlds, and life on the International Space Station orbiting our planet. All this and more can be discovered in Pocket Eyewitness Space, a pocket-sized guide that's out of this world!




Pocket Eyewitness Space


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Become a space traveller and explore our Solar System and the Universe beyond in a cool mini encyclopedia that includes pictures. With space facts at your fingertips, Pocket Eyewitness Space makes learning about space fun. With more than 170 profiles on planets, stars, meteorites, and moons, you'll soon become an expert on all things space. Look closer at amazing planetary features, such as Jupiter's Red Spot and Mars' Olympus Mons, the tallest mountain in our Solar System. Find out, too, about the scale of the Universe, how telescopes work, see the life cycle of a star, the probes exploring other worlds, and life on the International Space Station orbiting our planet. All this and more can be discovered in Pocket Eyewitness Space, an e-guide that's out of this world!




Working Mother


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The magazine that helps career moms balance their personal and professional lives.




DK Eyewitness Top 10 Europe


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An unbeatable, e-guide to Europe, includes insider tips and ideas, color maps and top 10 lists - all designed to help you experience the very best of Europe's greatest cities - Paris, London, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Lisbon, Rome, Venice, Copenhagen, Berlin and Prague. Admire remarkable world treasures at the British Museum, ascend the Eiffel Tower to enjoy spectacular views of Paris, take in the Baroque gardens of the Schloss Charlottenburg in Berlin, explore Venice's Grand Canal by gondola, stroll through lively Las Ramblas in Barcelona or step back in time to Ancient Rome at the Colosseum. From spectacular art galleries to historic palaces - discover Europe's unmissable highlights with this easy-to-use travel guide. Inside Top 10 Europe: - Ten easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week - Top 10 lists showcase the best attractions in Europe, covering Notre-Dame, the Tower of London, the Vatican City, Sagrada Família, Tivoli, Charles Bridge, Mosteiro dos Jerónimos and much more - Color-coded chapters divided by city make it easy to find information quickly and plan your day - Essential travel tips include useful ticket and opening information plus gallery guides - Detailed maps of each city help you navigate with ease - Covers Paris, London, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Lisbon, Rome, Venice, Copenhagen, Berlin and Prague Staying for longer and looking for a comprehensive guide to Europe? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Europe.




Eyewitness Travel Family Guide Florida


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Discover where to play, what to see, and where to stay. DK Eyewitness Travel Family Guide: Florida highlights the best things for a family to do and see together--and how to do it all with your sanity intact. Written by parents as well as travel experts, DK Eyewitness Travel Family Guide: Florida takes into account the unique needs of traveling with children ages 4 to 12. - Where to rest, recharge, and work around naps. - Inexpensive spots to refuel for meals and snack time. - Family-friendly hotels and guesthouses. - Best routes for getting around with young ones in tow. Most importantly, DK Eyewitness Travel: Family Guide Florida is packed with smart plans for outings that truly make the most of the day, from navigating the thrills of the Disney World and LEGOLAND theme parks, to seeing manatees on the St. Johns River and fishing in the Keys, swimming at the best beaches on the Panhandle, or exploring the thrills of the Kennedy Space Center on Cape Canaveral. Each major sight is treated as a "hub" destination, loaded with practical information on age range suitability and nearby places of interest, as well as parks, playgrounds, and places to eat. For kids, cartoons, quizzes, fun facts, stories, and interactive games bring sights and attractions to life on the page.




Teaching U.S. History Through Children's Literature


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Similar to U.S. History Through Children's Literature: From the Colonial Period to World War II in format and approach, historical fiction and nonfiction are integrated into modern U.S. History. For each of these topics, Miller suggests two or more titles-one for use with the entire class and one for use with small reading groups. Summaries of the books, author information, activities, and topics for discussion are supplemented with vocabulary lists and ideas for research topics and further reading. This integrated approach makes history more meaningful to students and helps them retain historical details and facts by immersing them in stories surrounding historical events. A well-researched and thorough resource.




DK Eyewitness Books: Astronomy


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The most trusted nonfiction series on the market,Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures. DK's classic look at astronomy now reissued.




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DK Eyewitness Top 10 Vancouver and Vancouver Island


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Beautifully situated between the ocean and picturesque mountains, Vancouver offers the cultural vibrancy of a modern metropolis, and the opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking rugged coastline and wilderness of nearby Vancouver Island. Make the most of your trip to this coastal city with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Vancouver and Vancouver Island have to offer and ensuring that you don't miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Vancouver and Vancouver Island is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Top 10 Vancouver and Vancouver Island you will find: - Detailed Top 10 lists of Vancouver and Vancouver Island's must-sees including Stanley Park, Granville Island, the Royal BC Museum and Whistler - Easy-to-follow itineraries including ideas for day trips, weekends and a week's worth of plans to make the most out of each and every day - Expert advice: honest recommendations on Vancouver and Vancouver Island's most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, eating out and sightseeing, with top tips on getting ready, getting around and staying safe. - Themed lists including the best parks and gardens, beaches and bays, First Nation art, spas and much more - Detailed maps including A laminated pull-out map of Vancouver and Vancouver island, plus five full-color area maps - Covers: Stanley Park, Canada Place, Capilano Suspension Bridge, University of British Columbia, Museum of Anthropology, Vancouver Art Gallery, Granville Island, Science World, Victoria, Around Long Beach, Whistler, City Centre, Kings Cross and Darlinghurst, Paddington and Surry Hills, Eastern Suburbs, Newton and Glebe, Balmain and Leichhardt, The North Shore, Beyond Sydney Looking for more on Canada's culture, history and attractions? Don't forget to check out DK Eyewitness Canada. About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.




DK Eyewitness Top 10 Delhi


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An extraordinarily colorful and dynamic city. Delhi has the very best of India old and new - magnificent colonial avenues, breath-taking Mughal tombs, bustling bazaars, modern temples and world-renowned restaurants. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you'll find your way around Delhi with absolute ease. Our newly updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of Delhi into helpful lists of ten - from our own selected highlights to the best museums and galleries, parks and gardens, places to eat, shops and festivals. You'll discover: -Six easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day-trip, a weekend, or a week -Detailed Top 10 lists of Delhi's must-sees, including detailed descriptions of the Red Fort, Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid, Humayun's Tomb, Rajpath, Qutb Minar Complex, the Crafts Museum, Lodi Gardens, the National Museum and the Taj Mahal -Delhi's most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out and sightseeing -Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip - including children's attractions, things to do for free and day trips -Streetsmart advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe DK Eyewitness Top 10s have been helping travelers to make the most of their vacations since 2002. Looking for more on Delhi's culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness Delhi, Agra and Jaipur or DK Eyewitness India.