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Much more than just a book of maps, What's Where on Earth? Atlas brings our amazing world to life in 3-D.What's Where on Earth? Atlas is like no other atlas you have ever seen. With its specially commissioned 3-D maps and artworks, it will take you on a continent-by-continent tour of the world. Themed maps for each continent, on topics such as...

Amazing facts about people, animals, Earth, and space pack this fantastic kids' book of world records. It's the perfect gift book for children aged 9-11.Record Breakers brings you the first, fastest, longest, largest, biggest, and best records in the world. Track the longest shark migration (20,000 km/12,400 miles); visit the coolest place on the...

Discover the most unbelievable, mind-boggling general knowledge facts and wow your friends and family. Every page in this book is filled with weird and fascinating topics that kids will pore over and come back to again and again.Do we only use 10% of our brains? Does lightning never strike twice? Was penicillin invented by mistake?Look inside DK's...

Much more than a history atlas, this book drops you right in the heart of the action, as 130 detailed maps tell the story of pivotal episodes in world history, from the first human migrations out of Africa to the race for space. After the foreword written by renowned broadcaster and historian Peter Snow, purpose-made regional and global maps...

Explore the rich history of cinema like never before - from the golden age of black-and-white films to international art-house and 21st-century sci-fi - uncovering the key themes and big ideas behind more than 80 of the world's most celebrated cinematic gems.Beginning with the iconic La Voyage Dans La Lune (1902) and ending with Richard Linklater's...

More than 80 classic myths retold and explained, from early creation beliefs to classical hero narratives and the recurring theme of the afterlife.The latest title in the bestselling Big Ideas series, The Mythology Book explores the compelling worlds and characters depicted in myths and legends. Delve into each myth and discover the meanings behind...