Celebrating the greatest cover art over Marvel Comics' 75-year history. Showcasing the most striking, inspiring and unusual comic cover art in Marvel's 75-year history. Marvel Comics Cover Art reveals a gallery of iconic covers featuring all your favourite super heroes from Spider-Man and Iron Man to the Avengers. Created in full collaboration with Marvel Comics this beautiful poster book is perfect for any avid Marvel fan. Packed with bold cover illustrations Marvel Comics Cover Art captures the development of each cover, showing how the illustrations were sketched and adapted, why changes were made and what features made the final cut. A fantastic gift for any comic book fan Marvel Comics Cover Art has a unique logo on the front cover to celebrate 75 years of Marvel, making this a special collectible edition. Discover little-known facts about the artists and history of the comic covers plus find out how comic creators Jack Kirby, Stan Lee and more influenced the Marvel covers. 2014 Marvel.

The incredible story of Marvel Comics for comic book fans everywhere, Marvel Year by Year A Visual Chronicle explores Marvel's fascinating story, decade by decade, year by year, month by month. Everything is covered chronologically, from the company's beginnings as Timely Comics in the late 1930s to the founding of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes in the 60s, right up to the present day. You can learn all about the birth of key Marvel Super Heroes from Wolverine and the X-Men, to Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk and the rest of the Avengers, plus Spider-Man, Daredevil and Silver Surfer. You can discover all about their extraordinary comic book debuts, the geniuses that invented them, the crucial events behind their creation and their continuing influence on the world today via comic books, TV series and blockbuster movies. Complete with cover artwork by Marvel artist Jim Cheung and written by leading Marvel historians Peter Sanderson, Tom Brevoort, and Matthew K. Manning with a foreword by Stan Lee and introduction by Tom DeFalco, this is the ultimate Marvel collector's piece for all comic book fans, young or old. Packed with stunning original comic book art and covers and updated to include events since the previous edition (ISBN: 9781405363921), Marvel Year by Year a Visual Chronicle is a vibrant and visually spectacular look at Marvel Comics spanning more than seven tumultuous decades.

«Tuck into some Ratatouille, spend the day at Monsters Inc., head Up into the sky in a magical house pulled by balloons, and who could forget Toy Story? Featuring over 200 of your favourite characters, «Disney Pixar Character Encyclopedia» takes you through them all, one page at a time. Young (and not so young) Disney Pixar fans will find this A to Z reference guide totally addictive and easy to use. It packs the whole of the Disney Pixar world, from «Toy Story» to 2012's «Brave», into one compact, portable volume for the first time. So whether you can't stop watching «A Bug's Life», «Finding Nemo or Wall E», «Disney Pixar Character Encyclopedia» will tell you all you need to know with great images and fascinating facts. «The Disney Pixar Character Encyclopedia» is a must have for all Disney Pixar fans.»

This is an action-packed guide to the Star Wars Rebels[trademark] series introducing exciting new Star Wars adventures. Take a journey through the universe of Star Wars Rebels with Star Wars Rebels[trademark]: The Visual Guide. Star Wars Rebels is set between the events of Star Wars: Episode III and IV involving all the galactic escapades, interesting vehicles and fun characters creating Star Wars adventures that fans have come to expect. This guide is packed with episodes from the series, in-depth character profiles and annotated vehicle art, telling you everything you want to know about the Star Wars Rebels universe. Star Wars Rebels[trademark]: The Visual Guide is a perfect companion to the new Star Wars Rebels animated television series and a must-have for any fan of the Star Wars movies.

«Take a journey through the Star Wars entire universe in «The Ultimate Visual Guide», from thousands of years before Episode I to three decades after Episode VI and right up to the present day. Fascinating features, rare behind-the-scenes photos and pre-production drawings cover all six films in one epic guide. Meet the characters, and explore profiles of the Jedi, Sith, Rebels, and aliens. Revisit the movie storylines, and then go beyond to the continued Star Wars adventures in comics, TV specials, and novels. Explore Star Wars today with 56 new pages of facts: from fan conventions and 35 years of merchandise, from toys and video games to poster art and the «Clone Wars» series. «Star Wars The Ultimate Visual Guide» reveals the full story of the Star Wars saga in amazing detail. It's an out-of-this-world addition to any fan's collection with the most up to date information for this 35th Anniversary year. And don't forget, there's a galaxy-full of «DK Star Wars» books to collect.»

Part of Ladybird's best-selling Baby Touch series, the Baby Touch: Hide and Seek Ribbon Book is designed to stimulate a baby's senses and encourage their dexterity and curiosity from the age of three months.With your baby on your lap, look at the bright, high-contrast pictures, read the rhyme and talk about what you can see on each page. Who's hiding? Then help your baby use the soft and silky ribbon tabs to turn the page and discover which animal is playing hide and seek. Each ribbon tab is perfect for babies to grasp and stroke and the sturdy board pages are chunky enough to be read over and over, while the bold, bright colours will stiumate your baby's developing vision.

This is an action-packed sticker book guide to the universe of Star Wars Rebels[trademark]. Star Wars Rebels[trademark]: Rebel Adventures Ultimate Sticker Book is a fun companion to the brand-new animated television series. Set between the Star Wars movies, Star Wars Rebels[trademark] follows the fierce fight between a band of young rebels and the Empire, exploring more exciting Star Wars adventures. Star Wars Rebels is set between the events of Star Wars: Episode III and Star Wars: Episode IV as the few remaining Jedi Knights hide from the Empire! This ultimate sticker book is filled with over 500 colour stickers from the Star Wars Rebels[trademark] series depicting all the exciting space battles, armies, vehicles and new characters. With Star Wars Rebels[trademark]: Rebel Adventures Ultimate Sticker Book there's a galaxy of sticker fun to be had.

This is an action-packed sticker book guide to the universe of Star Wars Rebels. Star Wars Rebels[trademark]: Rebels Versus Empire Ultimate Sticker Book is a companion sticker book to the new adventure from the Star Wars franchise, the animated television series Star Wars Rebels[trademark]. Set between the events of Star Wars: Episodes III and IV, the Ultimate Sticker Book contains over 500 stickers depicting the exciting fight against the Empire that continues in Star Wars Rebels[trademark]. Enjoy new adventures and new stories from the Star Wars[trademark] universe, following the escapades of a band of young rebels. Including epic battles, interesting characters and exciting vehicles that Star Wars Rebels[trademark] fans have grown to expect, the Ultimate Sticker Book is released to coincide with the premiere of the television series. With Star Wars Rebels[trademark]: Rebels Versus Empire Ultimate Sticker Book there's a galaxy of sticker fun to be had.

The DK Eyewitness New York city Travel Guide will lead you straight to the best attractions New York has to offer. The guide includes unique cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of the city's stunning architecture, plus 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, plus 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 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, plus 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 New York city Travel Guide shows you what others only tell you.

This is a stunning visual encyclopedia for kids, covering every aspect of science. Science: A Children's Encyclopedia brings all the essentials of science from elements and energy to gravity and the Periodic Table to life with astonishing pictures for kids. Packed with fun facts for kids, this encyclopedia will dazzle your child with interesting facts on everything from electricity and engines to sound and waves. Full of high-quality photos and innovative graphics that help to demonstrate key concepts. Science: A Children's Encyclopedia uses clear, age-appropriate text that makes even complex topics easy to understand and is ideal for homework reference. Science: A Children's Encyclopedia is the perfect accessible encyclopedia packed with pictures and fun facts for kids that will give a comprehensive introduction of key topics including gravity and the Periodic Table which entertain and inform children.

The DK Eyewitness Costa Rica Travel Guide is your indispensable guide to this beautiful part of the world. The fully updated guide includes unique cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of the must-see sites, plus street-by-street maps of all the fascinating cities and towns. The new-look guide is also packed with photographs and illustrations leading you straight to the best attractions on offer. The uniquely visual DK Eyewitness Travel guide will help you to discover everything region-by-region; from local festivals and markets to day trips around the countryside. Detailed listings will guide you to the best hotels, restaurants, bars and shops for all budgets, whilst detailed practical information will help you to get around, whether by train, bus or car. Plus, DK's excellent insider tips and essential local information will help you explore every corner of Costa Rica effortlessly. DK Eyewitness Costa Rica Travel Guide — showing you what others only tell you.

A treasure trove of human creativity from around the world. History of the World in 1000 Objects takes a fresh look at world history, viewing cultures and early civilizations through the objects that they created. Humanity is defined by our talent for making things from everyday objects to inventions that changed the world. From a Viking wooden comb to a 1950s fridge-freezer you can uncover what the people's priorities were at the time from what they created. Each culture's objects are grouped under key themes, from art to the history of technology and together build a story that gives real insight into civilization, plus the accessible visual approach to history makes it easy to compare how people lived at different times and in different parts of the world. The objects, from swords and spears to astrolabes and maritime atlases, are showcased through stunning photography from around the world. Celebrate our extraordinary legacy of creativity with History of the World in 1000 Objects.

Get under your skin with this access-all-areas guide to the human body. Discover a breathtaking portrait of the human body as it's never been seen before, using the latest medical and microscopic imaging. The Complete Human Body covers the development, form, function and disorders of the human body, all brought to life by incredible state-of-the-art 3D computer-generated artworks. Take a detailed look at how your respiratory system works, discover the anatomy up-close and learn about over 200 diseases and how they afflict the human body. It is perfect for students, families and health professionals.

This title features all new activity collection with the ultimate blend of facts and fun. With the Spider-Man Ultimate Factivity Collection, learning has never been this fun! Engaging reference notes guide you through activities, while fun challenges and interesting puzzles are designed to inspire creativity. It is packed with puzzles, games, doodles and over 500 stickers to accompany amazing facts and information. Are your spider-senses tingling? Young fans of the Spider-Man films and comics will love this fact-packed super hero activity book. Spot the villains in Peter Parker's photos, draw your own Spider-Man comic strip, or design a new Spidey suit for the webbed-wonder. The combination of fun activities and educational information will help improve your child's social, emotional, cognitive, and language skills — and they'll have fun while doing it! Get caught in the Wall-crawler's web with Spider-Man Ultimate Factivity Collection.

A fact-packed activity book full of Star Wars™ funStar Wars™: Ultimate Factivity Collection in an amazing interactive book for your child, packed with games and activities. Your child will learn about all the amazing Star Wars™ characters from the complete Star Wars saga through loads of fun activities including games, colouring, drawing, puzzles and more. They'll get to write, draw and colour their way through the Star Wars characters, such as the Sith and the Jedi, enjoying activities like designing their own Zabrak. This book is also bursting with over 500 stickers to use with it, plus extras for decoration and even more sticker fun. And there's no fuss or mess as your child can do all the activities directly onto the pages, so no need for any extra workbooks. Perfect for Star Wars fans, Star Wars™: Ultimate Factivity Collection can keep your kids entertained for hours.

«Help your child be top of the class with the best-selling home-study series from Carol Vorderman. Let Carol Vorderman help your child succeed at spelling. Spelling Made Easy is one of Carol Vorderman's series of workbooks packed with notes and tips to make learning about spelling easy and fun! Follow the exercises and activities with your child to strengthen their learning in school, then reward them with gold stars for their efforts. Each title contains a progress chart so your child can keep track of all the exercises they have completed and parents' notes explain what children need to know at each stage and what's being covered in the curriculum so you can support your child. This book supports the National Curriculum at Key Stage 1. Developed in consultation with leading educational experts to support curriculum learning, Spelling Made Easy is a great way to improve your child's spelling skills — «the more you practise, the better you'll be!» (Carol Vorderman).»

«Help your child be top of the class with the best-selling home-study series from Carol Vorderman. Let Carol Vorderman help your child succeed at spelling. Spelling Made Easy is one of Carol Vorderman's series of workbooks packed with notes and tips to make learning about spelling easy and fun! Follow the exercises and activities with your child to strengthen their learning in school, then reward them with gold stars for their efforts. Each title contains a progress chart so your child can keep track of all the exercises they have completed and parents' notes explain what children need to know at each stage and what's being covered in the curriculum so you can support your child. This book supports the National Curriculum at Key Stage 1. Developed in consultation with leading educational experts to support curriculum learning, Spelling Made Easy is a great way to improve your child's spelling skills — «the more you practise, the better you'll be!» (Carol Vorderman).»

«Help your child be top of the class with the best-selling home-study series from Carol Vorderman. Let Carol Vorderman help your child succeed at spelling. Spelling Made Easy is one of Carol Vorderman's series of workbooks packed with notes and tips to make learning about spelling easy and fun! Follow the exercises and activities with your child to strengthen their learning in school, then reward them with gold stars for their efforts. Each title contains a progress chart so your child can keep track of all the exercises they have completed and parents' notes explain what children need to know at each stage and what's being covered in the curriculum so you can support your child. This book supports the National Curriculum at Key Stage 2. Developed in consultation with leading educational experts to support curriculum learning, Spelling Made Easy is a great way to improve your child's spelling skills — «the more you practise, the better you'll be!» (Carol Vorderman).»

«Help your child be top of the class with the best-selling home-study series from Carol Vorderman. Let Carol Vorderman help your child succeed at spelling. Spelling Made Easy is one of Carol Vorderman's series of workbooks packed with notes and tips to make learning about spelling easy and fun! Follow the exercises and activities with your child to strengthen their learning in school, then reward them with gold stars for their efforts. Each title contains a progress chart so your child can keep track of all the exercises they have completed and parents' notes explain what children need to know at each stage and what's being covered in the curriculum so you can support your child. This book supports the National Curriculum at Key Stage 2. Developed in consultation with leading educational experts to support curriculum learning, Spelling Made Easy is a great way to improve your child's spelling skills — «the more you practice, the better you'll be!» (Carol Vorderman).»

All the big ideas in science, simply explained Part of the popular Big Ideas series, The Science Book explores the history of science, how scientists have sought to explain our incredible universe and how amazing scientific discoveries have been made. Discover how Galileo worked out his scientific theories of motion and inertia, why Copernicus' ideas were contentious and what the discovery of DNA meant. All the big scientific ideas and discoveries are brought to life with quirky graphics, pithy quotes and step-by-step 'mind maps', plus every area of science is covered, including astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, maths and physics. You'll be brought up-to-date on scientific ideas from black holes to genetic engineering with eye-catching artworks showing how the ideas of key scientists have impacted our understanding of the world. Whether you are a science student or just have an interest in scientific ideas, The Science Book is a perfect way to explore this fascinating subject.