Inc Dorling Kindersley

Take a visual journey through the world of music and learn the science behind it, too. Budding music fans will love discovering musical geniuses of every era, from Mozart and classical music to Bowie and pop, as well as finding out how music is created and what links it all together. The book looks at music throughout history, beginning with the first known melody from the Fertile Crescent and covering modern music phenomena, from K Pop to hip-hop....

Packed with witty illustrations and clear graphics, The Literature Book is a perfect primer to world literature, from ancient epics such as the Iliad and Mahabharata to contemporary works from Salman Rushdie and Margaret Atwood. Provides the student of literature and avid book lovers plenty of inspriation for further reading.

From fluffy puppy tummies to silky puppy ears, there are all sorts of textures to explore in this safe, sturdy book that encourages preschool learning.

A picture-packed guide to the fascinating story of trains and how they have transformed our world. Discover how the vision of George Stephenson, the "father of the railroad," materialized into an age of steam around the world. Study the cut-out of a locomotive to understand how the movement of the piston turns the wheels. Learn how the American railroad contributed to the development and progress in the US and facilitated the spread of population...

Presents, in question-and-answer format, information and trivia about dinosaurs, including which dinosaurs were the deadliest, how well dinosaurs could swim, and if they can be brought back to life.

More than 5000 dazzling color photographs and 1000 detailed illustrations, each specifically annotated by experts. Great for research or browsing.