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Enter for your chance to win a bundle of books for your classroom and some birthday treats for your staffroom.

DK Learning's 1st Birthday Giveaway!

It’s been one year since we launched DK Learning as a resource for teachers and educators across the world. Since then, we’ve created \nnearly 300 \nfree resources to use in the classroom.\nTo celebrate this milestone, and continue with our pledge to support hardworking teachers one grand prize winner in each territory (US & UK) will receive \n12 educational books\n for the classroom and a \nbasket of goodies\n for the staffroom.\nThe giveaway is open to teachers both in the UK and the US, with one winner randomly selected. Entries can be made via Facebook or Instagram.\nEntries must be received between 15th May 2023 and ends at 23.59 BST on 26th May 2023. Entrants must be over the age of 18. No purchase is necessary.\n3 simple steps to enter:\n1. Follow DK Learning on \nFacebook\n or \nInstagram\n\n2. Like the giveaway post on Facebook or Instagram\n3. Comment on either post to wish us a happy birthday\nClick here for the full \nUK terms and conditions\n.\nClick here for the full \nUS terms and conditions\n.

Check out the titles you could win!

An activity book that will help little ones discover everyday science as they play their way through 14 exciting home science experiments! Full of hands-on activities that will tap straight into your child's natural scientific curiosity. The experiments are easy to follow and use items that most people already have tucked away at home. Look I'm A Scientist is the most incredible introduction to science for kids. From an iceberg animal rescue to stretchy slime and a science wizard potion. Kids can pour it, mix it, feel it, and more, as each sensory-friendly activity becomes an ever-so-exciting science experiment. The 14 activities in this educational book are easy to prepare, set up, and create. A step-by-step visual guide and a charming design make it the perfect STEM activity book for parents and their little ones to explore together. Each activity is designed to let your child play and learn with all their senses. Together you can grow their love of science and their understanding of the world. Little scientists will discover fun facts like why water goes stiff in the freezer, what makes slime super stretchy, how to make the best soap bubbles, and lots more. With Look I'm A Scientist children can touch, smell, see, hear, and taste their way to scientific amazement. And remember, making a mess is part of the fun and learning! Find Out Why, What And How! You were born with everything you need to be an extraordinary scientist - a fantastic brain and super senses. Get ready to touch, smell, see, hear, and taste your way to scientific discovery. Being a little scientist has never been so much fun! Full of amazing science experiments for kids like: - Homemade playdough - Ooey gooey slime - A bubble volcano - And much, much more! DK's Look! I'm Learning series of exciting and educational STEM books, focus on the sensory experience of practical learning and play and find the science in everyday activities. Hands-on learning experiences tap straight into kids' insatiable curiosity and sense of wonder. These books for children are perfect for ages 3-6, formatted with a padded cover and toddler-tough pages. The series encourages children to develop independence and improves their critical thinking, investigation skills, and motor skills. Try the other titles in the series next, including Look I'm A Cook, Look I'm A Maths Wizard, and Look I'm An Engineer.

Early Years and Reception (EYFS)

Understanding the World

Science

Careers Education

 Look I'm a Scientist

In this kids biography, discover the inspiring story of Jane Goodall, whose work with chimpanzees changed the way we understand animals and ourselves. Jane Goodall was a pioneer of primatology through her groundbreaking work with chimpanzees in Africa. When she embarked on her career, women were discouraged from conducting scientific research, especially when that work meant living side by side with wild animals. A self-taught scientist, Jane bravely ventured out into the bush of Tanzania to learn about the secret world of chimpanzees. Discover how, through perseverance and perceptive observation, she gained access to these elusive creatures and discovered that they are not so different from us. This new biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting people. Full-colour photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, maps, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the end makes this the one biography series everyone will want to collect. Each book also includes an author's introduction letter, a glossary, and an index.

Year 3 (KS2)

Year 4 (KS2)

Year 5 (KS2)

Year 6 (KS2)

History

 DK Life Stories Jane Goodall

See the world through Georgia O'Keeffe's eyes and be inspired to produce your own masterpieces. Have you ever wondered exactly what your favourite 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: Georgia O'Keeffe, meet famous American painter Georgia O'Keeffe. Step into her life and learn what led her to look closely at nature and paint her iconic paintings of flowers and bones. See the vast New Mexico landscapes that inspired her work. Have a go at producing your own close-up still-life artworks! 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. © The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Art and Design

Extracurricular Activities

Wellbeing

The Met Georgia O'Keeffe

How do little kids grow up to become inspiring leaders? Find out in this beautiful board book for little ones with big dreams. Everyone, from Nelson Mandela to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, was once a small child learning about the world. Read how a diverse array of kids discovered what they were passionate about, worked hard, and followed their dreams to make a positive difference as adults. With adorable illustrations of leaders as young kids, then as inspiring adults, these leaders will seem like friends to your little one, and kids will see that great leadership and change really can be achieved by anyone. Meet lawyer and jurist Ruth Bader Ginsburg who learned the value of education and independence from her mother, young Nelson Mandela whose childhood experiences led him to challenge racist behaviour, Mohandas Gandhi as he grew from a shy young boy into a respected leader who let peaceful protests do the talking, and Emmeline Pankhurst whose understanding of the world motivated her to fight for gender equality. Let your little one turn the pages and see that, like these incredible individuals, they can strive for positive change, make a difference, and become successful leaders of the future. Turn the pages and be inspired by: Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Nelson Mandela, Emmeline Pankhurst, Mohandas Gandhi, Rosemarie Kuptana, Martin Luther King, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Year 1 (KS1)

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

 When I Grow Up - Great Leaders

Uncover awe-inspiring stories behind the natural world with this nature book for curious kids aged 6-8. The world is filled with curious objects such as amazing rocks and minerals, microscopic life, plants, animals and more. The wonders of wildlife are so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn! The Wonders of Nature is a stunning nature encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information, little learners will be captivated as they dive into this collection of 100 remarkable items from the natural world, from orchids to opals and lichens to lizards and so much more! Each plant, animal, and rock is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images. The storybook descriptions let you discover the myths and legends surrounding both organisms and gemstones, as well as key facts about their natural history. Find out how the prowling jaguar uses spots to avoid being spotted, why a sticky sundew means big trouble for insects, and what on Earth a radiolarian is. This beautiful treasury lets you find the things that interest you and uncover new favourites along the way. With reference pages packed with information you'll go away knowing something you didn't before, and you'll return time and again. The Wonders of Nature takes you on a tour of our planet through commonplace-but-incredible objects made by nature itself. The engaging storybook-style descriptions and simple text shed a light on the wonders of nature and wildlife, making this book ideal for inquisitive children aged 6-8 who loves to spot things when exploring outside and wants to know more about the wonderful and mysterious natural world. Celebrate your child's curiosity as they: - Explore 100 minerals, plants, and animals each with a stunning photographs and illustrations - Reveal fun facts in visual index guides that provide key reference information - Uncover captivating information on the natural history and mythology of a variety of nature's wonders This nature encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of storybook style text with out of this world illustrations which makes it a fantastic nature book for children who are obsessed with wildlife and the natural world. Encourage young readers to go on a journey to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 6-8 to enjoy for hours on end, whether reading with the family or reading alone, this fun fact book also doubles up as the perfect gift for curious kids who love to learn. Explore the vastness of space by uncovering: -Stunning Jacket Detail: gold foil, holographic foil & metallic gold edges -Stunning photography & illustrations inside -A beautiful book for the whole family to treasure -A quality gift to be passed down through the generations More in the Series The Wonders of Nature is part of the beautiful and informative Anthology series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore the natural world with Nature's Treasures or let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life.

Animals and Nature

The Wonders of Nature

Bring the Stone Age back to life with DKfindout! Find out how early humans hunted a woolly mammoth, made fire, and created cave paintings in this fascinating book for children about the Stone Age. DKfindout! Stone Age is a fun, trivia and activity-filled book that teaches children between 6 and 9 years old all about the Iron Age, Bronze Age, and the Ice Ages, too. Step into the Stone Age and discover: - Content suitable for ages 6-9, and a great learning resource for KS2 History - Covering everything from the clothes they wore, the tools they would use, and the foods they would eat to give kids an understanding of how life would have been in the Stone Age - Easy to read texts, and stunning visual elements available on every page - Includes a fun quiz and additional activities to help children absorb key facts in an engaging way - Written in conjunction with educational experts to make sure the information is trustworthy and age-appropriate From the award-winning DKfindout! series The DKfindout! series introduces children to a range of exciting topics in a fun, engaging way. Checked by specialist consultants and an educational expert, this is not only a source of information you can trust but one that is age-appropriate and supports your child's schoolwork. Other titles include DKfindout! Science, DKfindout Animals, and DKfindout! Ancient Egypt. DKfindout! won Silver in the MadeForMums Awards 2017.

Geography

 DKfindout! Stone Age

Erased. Ignored. Hidden. Lost. Underappreciated. No longer. Delve into the unique, inspiring, and world-changing history of Black people. From Frederick Douglass to Oprah Winfrey, and the achievements of ancient African kingdoms to those of the US Civil Rights Movement, Timelines From Black History: Leaders, Legends, Legacies takes kids on an exceptional journey from prehistory to modern times. This DK children's book boasts more than 30 visual timelines, which explore the biographies of the famous and the not-so-famous - from royalty to activists, and writers to scientists, and much, much more. Stunning thematic timelines also explain the development of Black history - from the experiences of black people in the US, to the story of postcolonial Africa. Did you know that the richest person ever to have lived was a West African? Or that the technology that made the lightbulb possible was developed by African American inventor, and not Thomas Edison? How about the fact that Ethiopia was the only African country to avoid colonization, thanks to the leadership of a brave queen? Stacked with facts and visually vibrant, Timelines From Black History: Leaders, Legacies, Legends is an unforgettable and accessible hive of information on the people and the issues that have shaped Black history. Includes content previously published in Timelines of Everything and Timelines of Everyone.

IB PYP

 Timelines from Black History

Use your reading superpowers to learn all about creepy crawlies - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Garden Friends is a beautifully designed reader about bugs, bees and spiders. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about tiny garden friends, learning fun facts about how they live and where to find them.

DK Super Readers Pre-Level Garden Friends

Use your reading superpowers to learn all about how our parcels get from the factories to our doors - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Truck Trouble is a beautifully designed reader all about the troubles of a truck driver making special deliveries - will the parcels get there on time? The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about a truck driver's day, from loading parcels to getting through traffic and thunderstorms to making someone's day with a special parcel!

DK Super Readers Level 1 Truck Trouble

Use your reading superpowers to learn all about stars, galaxies and the universe - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Stars and Galaxies is a beautifully designed reader all about space, Earth's place in the solar system, and the stars and planets we share the vastness of space with. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about the night sky they can see - and beyond!

DK Super Readers Level 2 Stars and Galaxies

Use your reading superpowers to learn all about the amazing brave emperor penguins - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Emperor Penguins is a beautifully designed reader all about the life of this animal in its harsh environment. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about emperor penguins and their battle to survive.

DK Super Readers Level 3 Emperor Penguins

Use your reading superpowers to learn all about a world of incredible natural disasters through history - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Earthquakes and Other Natural DIsasters is a beautifully designed reader all about what happens when nature runs wild - from deadly volcanoes and shocking earthquakes, to floods, hurricanes, avalanches and fires. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about dramatic natural disasters through history.

DK Super Readers Level 4 Earthquakes and Other Natural Disasters

We've also created some fantastic (free!) teacher resources to help you use the books in class!

Year 2 (KS1)

English

Look I’m a Scientist Lesson Plan

DK Life Stories Jane Goodall Lesson Plan

DKfindout! Stone Age Classroom Activities Plan

PSHE and Citizenship

Music

Timelines from Black History: Stormzy Lesson Plan

Timelines from Black History: Mary Seacole Lesson Plan

Timelines from Black History Activity Pack

Pre-level Garden Friends Comprehension Quiz

Level 1 Truck Trouble Comprehension Quiz

Level 2 Stars and Galaxies Comprehension Quiz

Level 3 Emperor Penguins Comprehension Quiz

Level 4 Earthquakes and Other Natural Disasters Comprehension Quiz

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