In a universe far, far away, the definitive guide to Star Wars was created. We've storm-trooped our way around Lucas film to get the inside and the dark side of all six Star Wars films including incredible behind-the-scenes stories. Meet and greet every character, droid, creature and alien from Obi-Wan, to Yoda, from the Arena Beasts to Jabba-The-Hutt (and his entourage). Explore every starship and get up close to a multitude of weapons in this amazing guide. It also includes every planet from Coruscant to Mustafar, plus a close look at Clone troopers equipment and battle tanks. Over 1,000 amazing shots plus never-seen-before material takes you right inside the movies, see the original R2D2, get up close to a Sarlacc from Return of the Jedi, (look into the stomach — it takes 1,000 years for the digestive tract to work — yuk!) and see things from classic Star Wars and Revenge of the Sith as you never have before.

This book shows you what others only tell you. Perfect for any art-lover, this is the definitive visual guide to enjoying and appreciating art. From old masters and modern greats to key movements and styles, discover how masterpieces were created and where they can be viewed. It is the ideal museum and gallery companion.

Baffled by Buddhism? Confused by Catholicism? Mystified by Mysticism? World Religions can lift the cloud surrounding the main faiths of the world. Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism, Buddhism and many more key faiths are explained clearly with beautifully annotations and full colour illustrations. Providing detailed insight into the key practices, figures and images of each religion, this is perfect for those beginning their exploration into faith, or for those just needing a quick reference tool. World Religions details the beliefs from modern Scientology to the world's oldest faith — Zoroastrianism — and everything in between.

Discover the magical world of animals, from Aardvark through to Zebra. Love animals? Come on a journey through the alphabet and find out all about the 2 million species on Earth. Discover why some birds fly, but others don't. Get close to creep crawlies you never knew existed, from meat eaters (yikes) to ones with lots of legs! Or meet the tiny things you can't see, but live closer to you than you might ever imagine! This work includes six sections on each major animal group including mammals, reptiles, creepy crawlies, birds, amphibians and fish. Stunning up-close photography reveals how all kinds of animals and plants live together. It includes fully cross-referenced topics, perfect for homework or projects.

Showing you what others only tell you, this book is perfect for any wine-lover. This is the definitive visual guide to enjoying and appreciating French wine. It features fully revised and updated information on over 200 appellations and best vintages. From regional information and driving tours to recommended food pairings and details on how different wines are made, discover everything you need to know about the wines of France.

Contains all the best loved stories of the Old and New Testaments, retold specially for younger readers. A beautifully illustrated edition of the Bible, created especially for children. From the peak of Mount Sinai to the shores of the Sea of Galilee — Old and New Testament stories are brought to life with photographs and maps to put the stories in context. Perfect for sharing with your child or grandchild or for them to read and discover the Bible on their own.

Discover fish, birds and all kinds of amazing wildlife on an extraordinary river and lake journey! Whether you want to meet mountain bears waiting to pounce on a leaping salmon, discover fearsome river reptiles or see incredible diving birds, everything you need to know about rivers and lakes is covered here. — New in paperback format — See captivating photography, fun fact boxes and a handy glossary — Discover a valuable Geography Key Stage 2 teaching aid for parents and teachers — perfect for first projects Eyewonder Rivers and Lakes is great for homework, particularly for reluctant readers. In a vibrant and accessible form, it is ideal for the age-range – with the meanings of new, subject-related words clearly explained. Fantastic facts and dramatic, atmospheric photography show this topic from a completely original angle and bring the amazing world of rivers and lakes to life.

Level 2: Beginning to Read Alone Practise your reading as you tour the galaxy! Exciting, fact-packed stories in this Star Wars DK Reader encourage and engage children who are starting to read alone. Part of a multilevel reading programme, this Level 2 DK Reader is intended to make reading practice fun and accessible for early readers. Featuring word repetition, simple sentences and picture dictionary boxes, DK Readers are specifically designed to be age-appropriate and improve reading skills at the correct level. Stunning photographs combined with lively illustrations and text are guaranteed to capture children's imaginations and interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge

DK Readers Level 1: Beginning to Read Learn about Wookiees and all the other strange and wonderful creatures from Star Wars Exciting, fact-packed stories in this Star Wars DK Reader encourage and engage children who are beginning to read. Part of a multilevel reading programme, this Level 1 DK Reader makes learning to read fun and accessible to young readers. Featuring word repetition, simple sentences and picture dictionary boxes, DK Readers are specifically designed to be age-appropriate and improve reading skills at the correct level. Stunning photographs combined with lively illustrations and text are guaranteed to capture children's imaginations and interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.

Let Carol Vorderman help your child to succeed in their National Key Stage Assessments in English. Children can follow the exercises then reward themselves with gold stars for their efforts! Help is at hand to get that all-important head start in English. — Contains a progress chart and fantastic new reward stickers! — Includes answer pages and Parents' Notes explaining common pitfalls and how to avoid them — Supports the National Curriculum Key Stage 1 With exercises for children of Key Stage level 1 that cover reading, writing, spelling and grammar practice, a thorough grounding in English basics is provided. This is the perfect study aid for extra English help at home.

Look and learn — the quick and intuitive way to learn and recall everyday vocabulary in Spanish. Whether for business or leisure, this introduction to key vocabulary covers a range of subjects from food and drink to sports and leisure. With scenes and items from everyday life clearly labelled, making it easy to find the words you want in this dictionary that shows you what others only tell you.

Perfect for helping children develop early language skills, this exciting range of interactive flash cards reinforces learning through touch.

Perfect for helping children develop early language skills, this exciting range of interactive flash cards reinforces learning through touch.

Perfect for helping children develop early language skills, this exciting range of interactive flash cards reinforces learning through touch.

Look and learn — the quick and intuitive way to learn and recall everyday vocabulary in Italian. Whether for business or leisure, this introduction to key vocabulary covers a range of subjects from food and drink to sports and leisure. With scenes and items from everyday life clearly labelled, it's easy to find the words you want in this dictionary that shows you what others only tell you.

Go on a Jungle adventure and discover the exotic animals and plants that live there. Create your own 'Jungle Book' of stories with the 60 reusable, easy-peel stickers for tropical fun again and again.

Complete Bike Book will help you choose the right bike, perfect your riding performance, and maintain your bike like the professionals. From bicycle maintenance to riding technique, all aspects are covered in this definitive cycling guide. Filled with essential information and step-by-step photographs on how to adjust your bike correctly and basic to advanced repair advice. You'll also find instructions on riding techniques, fitness exercises and cycling safely. Plus, tips and advice from the professionals. Includes foreword from Chris Boardman, MBE, 1992 individual pursuit Gold medal winner. Complete Bike Book, now with a great, new look, is the must-have handbook for beginners and experienced cyclists alike.

Labelled photographs help babies identify parts of the body and their uses, emotions, clothing, and other terms.

The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: New York City 2016 will lead you straight to the best attractions new York City has to offer. The guide includes unique cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of the city's stunning architecture, and 3D aerial views of the key districts to explore on foot. You'll find detailed listings of the best hotels, restaurants, bars and shops for all budgets in this fully updated and expanded guide, and insider tips on everything from where to find the best markets and nightspots to great attractions for children. The uniquely visual DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: New York City 2016 also includes in-depth coverage of all the unforgettable sights and comes complete with a free pull-out city map, clearly marked with sights from the guidebook and an easy-to-use street index. The map has detailed street views of all the key areas, and there are transport maps and information on how to get around the city, and there's even a chart showing the distances between major sights for walkers. The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: New York City 2016 shows you what others only tell you.