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Discover everything you need to know about Economics.

What is Economics? Why do consumers borrow and save? How do economic systems work? Money and investing can be daunting. This book covers all of the key aspects of economic theory and history.

How Economics Works brings you the facts visually explained.

With this simple Economics book, you can find:

-An introduction to complex concepts and new ideas for beginners
-A systematic layout of text and graphics to make the topic of Economics more approachable
-Different materials, diagrams, and theories to supplement studies
-A practical, no-nonsense approach assisting you with understanding the fundamentals of Economics

Find chapters that outline fundamentals, microeconomics, macroeconomics, trade, and finance.

At DK, we are fascinated by How Stuff Works. So why stop here?

How Economics Works is part of DK’s widely successful How Stuff Works series. Discover the inner workings of the mind with How the Brain Works,take a front seat on the trading floor with How Money Works and find out how money makes the world go round. Whatever topic sparks your interest, there’s so much more to unpack!

Are men’s and women’s brains really different? Why are teenagers impulsive and rebellious? And will it soon be possible to link our brains together via the Cloud?

Drawing on the latest neuroscience research, this visual guide makes the hidden workings of the human brain simple to understand. How the Brain Works begins with an introduction to the brain’s anatomy, showing you how to tell your motor cortex from your mirror neurons. Moving on to function, it explains how the brain works constantly and unnoticed to regulate heartbeat and breathing, and how it collects information to produce the experiences of sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. The chapters that follow cover memory and learning, consciousness and personality, and emotions and communication.

There’s also a guide to the brain’s disorders, including physical problems, such as tumours and strokes, and psychological and functional disorders, ranging from autism to schizophrenia. Illustrated with bold graphics and step-by-step artworks, and peppered with bite-sized factoids and question-and-answer features, this is the perfect introduction to the fascinating world of the human brain.

This exciting introduction to the world is brimming with facts about our planet and the incredible people and animals who live on it.

From the Arctic to the Antarctic, get ready to explore the continents. Learn about legends and folklore, world history, and how people live around the globe. Read about creatures from the land, sea, and skies, and delve into the world of the prehistoric dinosaurs.

Find out about the impressive planets far away and the amazing features on Earth, from fiery volcanoes to dry deserts. Discover who’s who in the animal kingdom. Learn about amazing art and marvellous music. Then say “hello” in lots of languages!

Packed with fun facts and colourful illustrations, My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things will feed your imagination and quench your thirst for knowledge

This exciting introduction to the human body is brimming with super senses, marvellous medicine, and record-breaking feats.

The world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. My Very Important Human Body is a vibrant encyclopedia for curious 5-9 year olds with a unique approach to the human body. Little learners can easily digest scientific information with this breakdown of how our bodies work and all the complex mechanisms that are inside us.

Full of fun facts, colourful illustrations, and games that will keep them entertained, this children’s encyclopedia is filled with age-appropriate knowledge on a range of topics that support the curriculum. Get ready for a scientific adventure and investigate the ins and outs of the human body from the top of your head to the tips of your toes!

This human body encyclopedia for children offers:

– Fun facts about bones, blood, body bugs, amazing medical moments, and more!
– An inclusive approach, with disabilities, neurodiversity, and physical differences represented throughout the book.
– Chapters focusing on anatomical journeys around the body, skeletal framework, body parts and system, the senses, common health problems, and healthy living.
– Colourful illustrations which go alongside fascinating information about the body.

This bumper book for little learners that’s bursting with facts about what goes on in our insides. Follow your food on a journey through the body. Discover what’s going on when you cough and sneeze. Learn about incredible, life-changing medical discoveries from ancient history to the present day. Marvel at record-breaking human bodies, and see how animals compare!

More in the series

My Very Important Human Body Encyclopedia is part of the educational My Very Important Encyclopedia series. Complete the collection and nurture your child’s curiosity with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Adventures, teach them about different species with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals, or let them walk with dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in My Encyclopedia of Very Important Dinosaurs.

This introduction to science for little learners is bursting with fantastic facts and super scientific ideas.

This beginners’ book introduces children to the science all around us, from how a plant makes seeds to how we use friction to warm our hands and how gravity holds us on the Earth, this encyclopedia has it covered.

Ideal for children aged 5-9, this book is a fun and accessible introduction to key topics of scientific study and is the ideal companion to support them with their learning. Investigate the energy of light and sound, examine the power of electricity and magnets and inspect the makeup of glass. Then study the strength of plastic and how it can be recycled and reused – all covered in this exciting approach to science.

Introducing a selection of favourite Bible stories with this meaningful book for toddlers.

This illustrated board book contains 14 more important Bible stories that adults can share with children. Featuring stories from both the Old and New Testaments, little ones will be introduced to Christianity and learn about the joyful and profound stories of the Bible.

More Very First Bible Stories is perfect for parents and carers to share with young children beginning their journey of faith.

Introducing a selection of favourite Bible stories with this meaningful book for toddlers.

Following on from the success of My Very First Bible Stories, this illustrated board book contains 15 bite sized Bible stories that adults can share with children. FFrom Adam and Eve and Noah’s ark, to the story of Moses and the birth of Jesus, little ones will be introduced to Christianity and learn about classic tales from the Bible.

More Very First Bible Stories is perfect for parents and carers to share with young children beginning their journey of faith.

Explore space like you’ve never known before with this children’s encyclopedia perfect for a young astronomer. Forming part of a fantastic series of kid’s educational books, this bold and brilliant kid’s encyclopedia uses ground-breaking CGI imagery to reveal space and the universe as you’ve never seen them before. Informative, diverse in subject matter, easy-to-read and brimming with beautiful graphics, young learners can explore the incredibly detailed cross-sections and cutaways that reveal the inner workings of space, and bring the wonders of the cosmos to life. This charming children’s encyclopedia opens the world in new ways, with: -Packed with fun facts, diagrams and infographics that cover a vast range of space-related topics. -Encompassing a visual approach with illustrations, photographs and extremely detailed 3D CGI images. -Crystal clear text distills the key information. -DK’s encyclopedias are fact-checked by subject experts to offer accuracy beyond online sources of information. This fully-updated edition of Knowledge Encyclopedia Space is the perfect encyclopedia for children aged 9-12, ideal for inquisitive minds, with amazingly-detailed cross-sections of spacecraft, spacesuits, the International Space Station and much more. Jam-packed with fun facts about space, from the Big Bang to the latest Martian rovers, young astronomers can study the Solar System in striking detail, explore eclipses and active galaxies, or go on an awe-inspiring adventure around the celestial sphere. Explore, Discover And Learn! DK’s Knowledge Encyclopedia Space! uncovers the marvels of our universe in unprecedented detail and with stunning realism. Encompassing engaging facts about space, including a closer look at the night sky, a constellation guide and lunar landings, you can spend quality time exploring the universe with your children, accompanied by impressive visuals to engage their senses. A must-have volume for curious kids with a thirst for knowledge, this enthralling encyclopedia is structured in such a way that your child can read a bit at a time, and feel comfortable to pause and ask questions. Doubling up as the perfect gift for young readers, who are always asking questions about our planet! At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. This thrilling space book for kids is part of the Knowledge Encyclopedia educational series. Celebrate your child’s curiosity as they complete the collection and discover diverse facts about the world around them. Dive into the deep blue with Knowledge Encyclopedia Ocean! Travel back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth with Knowledge Encyclopedia Dinosaur! And hone your knowledge on how the human body works with Knowledge Encyclopedia Human Body! Whatever topic takes their fancy, there’s an encyclopedia for everyone!