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DK Workbooks: Learn and Explore (DK Workbooks)
Par Dk. 2020
PLEASE NOTE - this is a replica of the print book, but you will be able to download printable worksheets…
on purchase.Perfect for children ages 7–8, this workbook helps build children's confidence in spelling words. Second graders learn to use different vowel teams, prefixes, suffixes, synonyms, antonyms, and homophones, and more.Level by level, the write-in DK Workbooks: Spelling series offers at-home practice that kids actually enjoy, making them ideal supplements to schoolwork. Designed to support curriculum standards, this series is developed with leading educational experts to build confidence and understanding.For children ages 3–9, each leveled workbook is packed with activities and challenges, offering the beneficial repetition and cumulative learning that lead to mastery. Fact boxes on each page give a simple overview of the topics being covered, review the basics, and often offer an example of the task at hand. The exercises themselves reinforce key spelling topics, including: vowel sounds, syllables, irregularly spelled words, reading simple sentences, and more. And with a parents' section filled with answers, tips, and guidance, caregivers have easy access to all the expertise they need to help their children learn spelling.Expand and explore your vocabulary.Discover a whole new vocabulary and never be lost for words again, with this comprehensive and…
detailed illustrated children&’s thesaurus, with synonyms and antonyms for more than four thousand main entries. This beautifully illustrated thesaurus for kids age 9 and older is packed with: • A comprehensive, illustrated thesaurus created specifically for young readers and writers • Authoritative content from Collins is given the DK treatment to make the pages lively and the words meaningful for children • Fun and fresh illustrated &“word features&” to explore and expand on vocabulary This colorful and insightful thesaurus contains more than four thousand entries, where each entry is supported by a definition and example sentence to help boost a child&’s confidence inusing and choosing words. An imaginative mix of photography and illustration gives the book great visual appeal and is the perfect book for children who enjoy words; or who need a little extra help or encouragement with their English vocabulary.Each entry provides information about each headword: the word type (e.g. noun); definition; example sentence; list of synonyms; further (more advanced) synonyms and antonyms. It also includes synonyms from Australia, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa and the U.S. The Children&’s Illustrated Thesaurus is not only a fun and vibrant educational tool for children, but is also perfect for educators looking for a learning tool to inspire vocabulary development.Expand your library collection and pair this exciting learning tool with DK&’s ever-popular Children&’s Illustrated Dictionary.You Are An Artist
Par Aurélia Durand. 2023
Aurélia Durand shares her path from art school to internationally recognized artist, and how you can start your creative journey.Aurélia…
Durand has been published in The New Yorker, worked with massive brands, and illustrated the #1 New York Times Bestseller This Book Is Anti-Racist, so she knows a thing or two about honing her craft, challenging herself, and making dreams come true. Inspired by questions she is regularly asked, she shares how she did it, the lessons she and her artist friends have learned along the way, and how you can do it too. Each chapter explores a different area of creativity and brand building, from developing your creative vision and creating a portfolio of work to using social media to your advantage and how to build a sustainable business. If you&’ve ever wanted to know how to find your style and build your brand but didn&’t know who to ask, Aurélia&’s got you covered.iOpener: A Trip to the Beach (iOpeners)
Par Deborah Kekewich. 2005
In A Trip to the Beach, a family explores the beach and finds animals all over: by the water, in…
the sand, and at the shoreline. This 44-word book for young readers will introduce new words with clear, fun photographs of the beach and its inhabitants. It also includes discussion questions to aid in reading comprehension.Grade: KindergartenSubject: GeographyGenre: Nonfiction NarrativeComprehension Skill/Strategy: Identify Main Idea/DetailsDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 6Guided Reading Level: DLexile Level: 6DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.iOpener: Star Pictures (iOpeners)
Par Leslie Kimmelman. 2005
Star Pictures introduces young readers to some key constellations, beautifully photographed and then outlined to show their shapes. This 43-word…
book will ignite schoolchildren's interest in astronomy. It also includes discussion questions to aid in reading comprehension.Grade: KindergartenSubject: Earth ScienceGenre: Informational TextComprehension Skill/Strategy: Use Picture CluesDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 4Guided Reading Level: CLexile Level: 4DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.The Met Louise Bourgeois: She Saw the World as a Textured Tapestry (What the Artist Saw)
Par Amy Guglielmo. 2022
See how iconic artists like Louise Bourgeois were influenced by their environments in this beautiful series produced in collaboration with…
The Met.See the world through Louise Bourgeois&’s eyes and be inspired to produce your own masterpieces. Have you ever wondered exactly what your favorite artists were looking at to make them draw, sculpt, or paint the way they did? In this charming illustrated series of books to keep and collect, created in full collaboration with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, you can see what they saw and be inspired to create your own artworks too. In What the Artist Saw: Louise Bourgeois, meet famous French American painter, printmaker, and sculptor Louise Bourgeois. Step into her life and learn what led her to explore her fears and emotions through her art. Learn all about her family and what inspired her to create her large spider sculptures. Have a go at producing your own art inspired by your dreams! In this series, follow the artists&’ stories and find intriguing facts about their environments and key masterpieces. Then see what you can see and make your own art. Take a closer look at landscapes, or even yourself, with Vincent van Gogh. Try crafting a story in fabric like Faith Ringgold, or carve a woodblock print at home with Hokusai. Every book in this series is one to treasure and keep— perfect for budding young artists to explore exhibitions with, then continue their own artistic journeys.My First Colors (My First Board Books)
Par Dk. 2016
Help your toddler learn all about colors in My First Colors. With colorful, bright photographs alongside clear word-labels your little one will…
begin to recognize red from yellow and even multi-colored objects too. Each page introduces one color using objects or animals to fully engage your toddler and keep early learning simple. Perfect for encouraging children to build vocabulary and language skills My First Colors helps toddlers grasp early concepts. Read it together and help them turn the pages and learn all about color.Discover incredible artworks and find your inspiration in The Metropolitan Museum of Art! Cut, stick, paint and draw with these…
awesomely arty activities inspired by real masterpieces. An artistic cheetah leads you through the museum as you explore and discover amazing pieces from The Met. Follow the prompts to create your own works of art! Turn your hand to artistic techniques like pointillism and sgraffito and have a go at making clay sculptures and relief prints. With space for you to try out each idea and amazing facts to read, you&’ll find all the inspiration you need to make art and have fun.My First ABC (My First Board Books)
Par Dk. 2016
Relaunch of DK's My First seriesLearn the alphabet and letter sounds with this fun first ABC book! My First ABC…
features 17 spreads of objects illustrating each letter of the alphabet. Clear word labels accompany each image to promote reading readiness and key observational skills.iOpener: Trees and Leaves (iOpeners)
Par Jane Manners. 2005
In Trees and Leaves, schoolchildren will learn to identify many different leaves and the trees they come from by their…
size, shape, and color. This 33-word book includes discussion questions and bright, clear photography to teach children all they need to know about leaves and trees.Grade: KindergartenSubject: Life ScienceGenre: Informational TextComprehension Skill/Strategy: Draw ConclusionsDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 6Guided Reading Level: DLexile Level: 6DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.iOpener: Encyclopedia of Places (iOpeners)
Par Dk. 2005
In Encyclopedia of Places, young readers will learn about the areas of the world, from the dry deserts to the…
cold tundra. This book includes beautiful photography of places and the common things those places contain. This 38-word book includes an index and discussion questions. It also introduces the concept of an encyclopedia to young learners.Grade: KindergartenSubject: GeographyGenre: ReferenceComprehension Skill/Strategy: Classify/CategorizeDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 4Guided Reading Level: CLexile Level: 4DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.iOpener: The Changing Earth (iOpeners)
Par Lucy Floyd. 2005
This 550-word book covers all sorts of information about tectonic plates, volcanoes, and highlands. Beautiful photography is accompanied by key…
diagrams and a glossary that explain the topic in detail. Discussion questions aid in comprehension of the subject matter.Grade: 2Subject: Earth ScienceGenre: Informational TextComprehension Skill/Strategy: Identify Cause and EffectDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 30Guided Reading Level: NLexile Level: N/ADK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.Boost your child's skills with fun activities and exercises that introduce key concepts in spelling, math, and science.Whether you want…
to teach your child at home, give them extra support outside the classroom, or find fun stimulation for your budding genius, this workbook has something for everyone. Home learning can be fun with these exercises, featuring drawing, puzzles, kitchen-science experiments, and more. This write-in book provides an introduction to key skills in literacy, numeracy, and science. To help the parent/carer, there are answer pages and notes providing further guidance; and there's no need to buy any specialist equipment or craft supplies - just pick up a pencil!With 60 activity pages to keep your child entertained as well as educated and a reward certificate on completion, there's something in a DK workbook for every child to learn and enjoy.iOpener: Where Do Plants Grow (iOpeners)
Par Lynn Bryan. 2005
In Where Do Plants Grow?, young readers will discover all the places on earth where plants live. From cactuses in…
the desert to seaweed in the ocean, this 28-word book covers a basic tour of plant life and its habitat. It also includes glossary terms and discussion questions to aid in reading comprehension. Grade: KindergartenSubject: Earth ScienceGenre: Informational TextComprehension Skill/Strategy: Classify/CategorizeDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 6Guided Reading Level: DLexile Level: 5DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.My First Baby Animals (My First Board Books)
Par Dk. 2017
Preschoolers can learn about baby animals in My First: Baby Animals, an informational book featuring images of cubs, puppies, baby…
birds, and more.The bold, beautiful images are labeled clearly, promoting early learning and language skills, and the pages are filled with the distinctive, iconic design of DK's My First series. Whether read alone or with an adult, My First: Baby Animals encourages independent learning as preschoolers get to know little animals that come from all different environments.Extraordinary reference book of over 80 famous painters, their lives, their loves and their iconic paintings.This art book includes insightful…
biographies of artists accompanied with remarkable reproductions of their famous artworks. Begin with the early Renaissance and follow art movements through the centuries to some of the most well-known artists alive today.A gorgeous exploration of the defining people of the art world including pioneers like Giotto and Jan van Eyck, the greats like Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael, and the visionaries like Frida Kahlo and Hokusai. The large format art book is overflowing with information and pictures of your favorite classics. The full-page prints are especially spectacular, allowing you to get the full effect of the work that inspired, defined and encapsulated art movements.Over 500 years of the craft is discussed, with the chapters organized by century starting with "Before 1500&” and ending with &“1945 – Present.&” Each chapter features the relevant painters of those years with its own directory. Read about the historical context of art movements in sections which include timelines and fact panels giving incredible insight into the art world, the past lives of artists and their visions and techniques. Discover the unconventional stories of the artists' lives, including their influences, developments, friendships, loves and rivalries. Read about the portraits that Holbein did for Henry VIII to play matchmaker, Caravaggio's astonishing reaction to a badly cooked artichoke and the many romantic affairs of Picasso. Sometimes scandalous and often tumultuous, the lives of artists like Raphael, Hogarth, van Gogh, O'Keeffe, Magritte, Warhol and Kiefer are as interesting and captivating as their work. The Artists Behind the Paint BrushesA beautiful coffee table book that would make a lovely gift for those interested in art history and artist biographies, or to browse the attractive reproductions of the famous artworks. Includes a foreword by Ross King, who is the author of the bestselling Brunelleschi's Dome and Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling, as well as the novels Ex-Libris and Domino. • Over 80 biographies of the standout artists over the centuries since the early Renaissance. • Beautiful reproductions of artworks that allow you to get up close to their brush strokes. • Insight into historical art themes and movements that influenced the periods.iOpener: Small and Large (iOpeners)
Par Arlene Block. 2005
This colorful 89-word book of large and small animals helps young readers learn about animals, size, and opposites. Discussion questions…
are included to aid in reading comprehension.Grade: 1Subject: Life ScienceGenre: Informational TextComprehension Skill/Strategy: Compare and ContrastDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 4Guided Reading Level: CLexile Level: 4DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.iOpener: Inventing the Telephone (iOpeners)
Par Sue Graves. 2005
This 254-word book tells all about the history of the telephone from its invention by Alexander Graham Bell to its…
use today. This title includes an index and discussion questions to aid in reading comprehension.Grade: 1Subject: HistoryGenre: Nonfiction NarrativeComprehension Skill/Strategy: Identify Main Ideas/DetailsDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 18Guided Reading Level: JLexile Level: 17DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.Knowing the rules is as easy as ABC. Writing an academic paper or business document need not be a daunting…
task. The Pocket Idiot&’s Guide® to Grammar and Punctuation provides the basics rules of grammar and punctuation, along with the examples readers need to make points clearly and quickly. • Straightforward, no-frills rules of grammar and punctuation with clever, interesting examples that clarify points without complicating them. • Examples of common mistakes and how to avoid them. • Computer spellcheckers cannot adequately correct grammar and punctuation. • Pocket-size format is perfect for carrying in a laptop case.iOpener: Book of Space (iOpeners)
Par Rosie McCormick. 2005
This 1,065-word book uses a question and answer format to explain everything about space, from space exploration, to telescopes, to…
planets, to our solar system. Photography, diagrams, and timelines cover everything young readers will want to know about space, and discussion questions aid in reading comprehension. Grade: 2Subject: Earth ScienceGenre: ReferenceComprehension Skill/Strategy: Identify Text Organization and StructureDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 28Guided Reading Level: MLexile Level: N/ADK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.