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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 teachers, one grand prize winner in each territory (US & UK) will receive \n12 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 in each territory. Entries can be made via Facebook or Instagram. \nEntries must be received between May 15, 2023, and May 26, 2023. Entrants must be over the age of 18. No purchase is necessary.\n3 simple steps to enter for a chance to win:\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\n\n\nClick here for the full US terms and conditions.\n\n\nClick here for the full UK terms and conditions.\n

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 Mathematician, and Look I'm An Engineer.

Pre-Kindergarten

Science

Careers Guidance

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 is 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 discover the secret world of chimpanzees. 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-color 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 back makes this the one biography series every teacher and librarian will want to collect. Each book also includes an author's introduction letter, a glossary, and an index.

Grade 2

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 6

Social Studies

English

Animals and Nature

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 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: 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 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 behavior, Mahatma 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, Mahatma Gandhi, Rosemarie Kuptana, Martin Luther King, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Kindergarten

History

When I Grow Up - Great Leaders

Unearth the stories behind the natural world This collection of amazing animals, plants, rocks and minerals, and microorganisms will wow children and adults alike. With 100 remarkable items from the natural world, from orchids to opals and lichens to lizards, everyone will find something to be captivated by. Each plant, animal, and rock is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images. Discover how the dragon blood tree got its name, why a sundew means big trouble for insects, and what on Earth a radiolarian is. The storybook descriptions let you discover the myths and legends surrounding both organisms and gemstones, as well as key facts about their natural history. From orchids to opals and lichens to lizards, this beautiful treasury lets you find the things that interest you and uncover new favorites along the way. Explore some of the myths and stories surrounding both organisms and gemstones, as well as key facts about their natural history. With reference pages packed with information you'll go away knowing something you didn't before, even if you return time and again. A beautiful gift for children who can't get enough of nature, The Wonders of Nature: A Treasury is perfect for kids to explore by themselves or for bedtime stories.

The Wonders of Nature

This fun, fact-filled book for kids ages 6-9 is the ultimate guide to the Stone Age, during which humankind took its first steps. Entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits, it's the perfect book for any kid who is curious about early human history. How did people survive during the Stone Age? What innovative tool did they refer to as a "thunderstone"? How big could woolly mammoths grow? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! Stone Age, which features photographs of ancient artifacts and relics, as well as illustrations and maps depicting how early humans hunted, communicated, and migrated across continents. Readers will learn about the three main periods of the Stone Age-the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic-and the key developments of each era, from the creation of stone tools and weapons to the start of modern agriculture. DKfindout! Stone Ageilluminates this important stage in our species' past, providing kids with plenty of interesting details to pore over. Vetted by educational consultants, the DKfindout! series drives kids ages 6-9 to become experts on more than 30 of their favorite STEM- and history-related subjects, whether Vikings, volcanoes, or robots. This series covers the subjects that kids really want to learn about-ones that have a direct impact on the world around them, like climate change, space exploration, and rapidly evolving technology-making learning fun through amazing images, stimulating quizzes, and cutting-edge information. The DKfindout! series is one that kids will want to turn to again and again.

Grade 7

Grade 8

DKfindout! Stone Age

Erased. Ignored. Hidden. Lost. Underappreciated. No longer. Delve into the unique, inspiring, and world-changing history of Black people.  Black leaders, writers, civil rights activists, scientists, and more have influenced, inspired, and changed the societies we live in. This history book’s pages are filled with the stories of these historical giants and their contributions to the world. Grow Your Understanding of Black History This children’s book, prefaced by Mireille Harper, introduces children to prominent Black people in history such as Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Nelson Mandela, Rosa Parks, and Dr. Martin Luther King. The timelines have been individually commissioned, with the stunning visual designs reflecting the essence of that particular historical person.  This visual reflection from DK Books will compel children to investigate further and understand world history and the important roles Black people played in shaping it:    • Features an equal number of timelines about women and men    • Explores the amazing stories of incredible figures often ignored by European-focused history    • Covers key moments in European, Caribbean, North American and African history, taking readers from pre-colonial Africa through the Jim Crow Era and the Civil Rights Movement to today’s Black Lives Matter movement    • Created, designed, written, and edited by a multicultural team from many different nations, heritages, communities, faiths, and no faiths From Mansa Musa to Barack Obama; learn about more than 100 Black leaders and historical individuals, and discover the 30 timelines from throughout world history in this compelling children’s Black history book. Learn about Lewis Latimer and his integral contributions to the lightbulb, of how Ethiopia avoided colonisation thanks to its brave queen, and many more important moments in world and Black history. Pages of visual representations take children, adolescents, and adults on a trip through history. 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.

Timelines from Black History

Use your reading superpowers to learn all about creepy crawlies - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. Garden Friends is a beautifully designed reader about bugs, bees, and spiders. The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction 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, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled 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 leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction 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

Shine bright in the night sky! Make reading your superpower with DK's beautiful, leveled nonfiction. Use your reading superpowers to learn all about stars, galaxies and the universe - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled 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 leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction 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 Lexile 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

Discover the power of nature unleashed! Make reading your superpower with DK's beautiful, levelled non-fiction. 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 Lexile 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

Grade 1

Math

Geography

Look I'm a . . . Series Lesson Plan

ELA (English Language Arts)

Computer Science

Politics

DK Life Stories Series Lesson Plan

Preschool

Great Leaders Activity Pack

DKfindout! Stone Age Lesson plan

Timelines from Black History: Mary Seacole Lesson Plan

IB PYP

Timelines from Black History: Serena Williams Lesson Plan

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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