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Best selling Children's books from Dorling Kindersley

On this page you’ll find a ranking of the best Children's books from Dorling Kindersley. To give you a quick overview, we’ve added the most important product details. This page always stays fresh and updates automatically.

1. Dorling Kindersley memo Wissen entdecken. Grosse Entdecker

On to new adventures! In this great non-fiction book, the great discoverers of history are introduced and the ways in which they explored the earth are shown: Who was the first to circumnavigate the world? What happened to the Inca Empire? Who dared an expedition to the bitterly cold North Pole and who was the first man on the moon? The popular children's book series memo Discover Knowledge packs fascinating knowledge for children into short, reader-friendly texts and many detailed pictures. Now even in a fresh, clear new layout and with an illustrated chameleon character who accompanies you through the book and explains or comments on impressive details. There is also a poster printed on both sides for hanging in the children's room - with a spectacular photo on one side and an informative graphic on the other. Interesting sections such as "Amazing facts", "Questions and A. 

memo Wissen entdecken. Grosse Entdecker (German, Claudia Wagner, 2018)
Children's books
EUR9,95

memo Wissen entdecken. Grosse Entdecker

German, Claudia Wagner, 2018

2. Dorling Kindersley DK Wissen

Powerful Knowledge for Kids

The bestselling encyclopedia for children and teenagers is now available in a revised new edition. It is richly illustrated and comprehensive,
featuring over 350 pages on topics such as space, Earth, people, nature, science, and history.

Spectacular illustrations convey knowledge in a tangible and competent way. The extensive appendix includes sky and land maps, flags, records of wildlife, and much more. This makes it a brilliant gift for the transition to secondary school.

Knowledge Without Borders

See the world with new eyes! This encyclopedia inspires knowledge seekers aged 8 and up with impressive computer-generated 3D graphics. The updated edition of this classic offers over 350 sensational pages that clearly, in detail, and easily cover a variety of topics such as space, Earth, nature, humanity, science, and history. It is the perfect reference book!

An impressive visual journey - competent and lively knowledge transfer for students aged 8 and up!

This book is part of the DK Knowledge series.
 

3. Dorling Kindersley Explore

This book of maps helps you navigate the big topics that explain the world: science, history, nature, and space. Maps can help you find your way around more than just places, and knowledge can be shared using more than just words. Using maps, children aged 7-9 will be introduced to need-to-know topics in an inviting and visual way. Explore is a new and exciting style of reference that's packed with diagrams and information to explain each map to inquisitive children. Inside, you'll find a whole collection of maps to pore over on subjects you'd never expect, from cells and our planet to amphibians and microscopic life.

This all-encompassing maps book for children offers an all-new visual approach to learning core subjects, as part of a brand new exciting reference series. It combines maps and other diagrams that break down important topics, along with stats, facts, figures, and explanations. Bright and stand-out illustrations from the award-winning Studio Muti explore each topic. Follow the routes of animals as they embark on migrations and of seeds as they leave their parent plants. Discover maps to guide you around hidden spaces, like the inside of a beehive, and places as distant as the outer reaches of the solar system. Explore the depths of the ocean, a single cell, a car engine, the human brain, a medieval castle, and much more. This unique book features an encyclopaedic range of subjects for children who want to find out everything there is to know about the world.
 

4. Dorling Kindersley Dowsett:LEGO® Harry Potter(TM) Das magi

The LEGO Harry Potter Magical Lexicon is a comprehensive and fascinating collection that presents the magical world of Harry Potter in an engaging format. This expanded new edition not only offers a wealth of information about the characters, places, and events from the Harry Potter universe but also includes an exclusive Cedric Diggory minifigure that enhances the reading experience. The book is suitable for children aged 6 and up and provides an engaging way to explore the stories and adventures from the beloved series. With a sturdy cover and 144 pages, it is both durable and informative, making it ideal for young fans of the wizarding world. The language of the book is German, which makes it particularly accessible for German-speaking children. 

Dowsett:LEGO® Harry Potter(TM) Das magi (German, Elizabeth Dowsett, 2025)
Children's books
EUR26,95

Dowsett:LEGO® Harry Potter(TM) Das magi

German, Elizabeth Dowsett, 2025

5. Dorling Kindersley 1000 erste Wörter

1,000 Words - 1,000 Pictures: A Colorful Picture Book for Language Development! The exciting animal world, thrilling vehicles, and colorful clothes on the clothesline - there is so much to discover in the everyday world of children! This richly filled picture dictionary helps toddlers aged 3 and up with 1,000 photos and illustrations from around 20 thematic areas in their language acquisition. Simple stories and questions convey a versatile and age-appropriate vocabulary. Playful language development in kindergarten with the vividly illustrated picture lexicon:

- Age-appropriate learning with the 1,000 most important nouns, verbs, and adjectives from the basic vocabulary for preschool children.
- Pictures from everyday life encourage children to speak along.
- In simple, loving stories, the words are used in complete sentences and put into context.
- Motivating questions provide conversation starters and promote interaction with parents or educators.

Learn to speak word by word and picture by picture: Discover the colorful everyday world with the little ones and playfully support their language development!.
 

6. Dorling Kindersley Leben unter der Erde

Discovering Life Underground

What lies hidden in the mysterious world beneath the Earth's surface? With this children's book, kids aged 6 and up embark on a journey
into the depths of underground tunnels and caves. From moles and earthworms to gigantic mushroom networks, they explore the countless animals living underground through colorful illustrations and photos. Along the way, they learn about soil as a vital foundation for all life on Earth and discover its immense significance for climate change.

Exciting Soil Science for Kids

Beneath our feet, deep in hiding, a lot is happening – making young nature enthusiasts even more curious! This beautifully designed children's nonfiction book unveils the secrets beneath the Earth and transports children into the fascinating world below the surface.

Artistically showcasing the hidden realm underground, this stunning nature book brings the world beneath our feet to life with brilliant illustrations and photos.
 

Leben unter der Erde (German, Jackie Stroud, Marc Redmile-Gordon, 2020)
Children's books
EUR14,95

Leben unter der Erde

German, Jackie Stroud, Marc Redmile-Gordon, 2020

7. Dorling Kindersley Wundervoll anders

Autism, ADHD, and dyslexia explained for children - a compassionate book about neurodiversity for children aged 7 and up and their parents. How does the brain work? What is the difference between ADD and ADHD? Which famous people have had or have autism? The colorful and varied pages celebrate the fantastic abilities of neurodivergent brains. No more prejudices: a positive and inclusive perspective on being different. The wonderful diversity of our brains. Every brain is unique, and that's a good thing! But how does our brain actually work, and how do neurodivergent brains differ from so-called "normal" brains? This unique children's book about diversity illustrates in four colorful and varied chapters why being different is not a disorder, but rather something truly wonderful! It explains ADHD, autism, and dyslexia, as well as epilepsy, Tourette syndrome, dyscalculia, and other differences, showcasing the fantastic abilities of neurodivergent brains through famous personalities like Mozart and record swimmer Michael Phelps. The book promotes a positive and inclusive view of brain diversity and encourages children to believe in their own strengths with confidence. ADHD, autism, dyslexia: Discovering neurodiversity as a strength! A colorful, compassionate nonfiction book for children aged 7 and up and their parents. 

8. Dorling Kindersley memo Wissen. Edelsteine und Kristalle

Immerse yourself in your favourite topics with memo knowledge - knowledge with an aha effect:
sparkling emeralds, dazzling rock crystals and shiny
silver

- Age-appropriate and entertaining learning
Children from the age of 8
everything about
gemstones and crystals
- memo Knowledge: the
most successful children's non-fiction series in the world
completely updated and with a new look

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Unrivalled visual knowledge transfer:
Exciting facts and over 300 photos and infographics - perfect for lessons, presentations or homework

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With kahoot! quiz questions in every volumeFact-filled voyage of discovery
Diamond, opal or quartz? In this children's non-fiction book, children aged 8 and over learn about the fascinating world of
precious stones
stones. From growth to where they are found to how they are cut, whether
identifying gemstones
or
growing crystals
The
age-appropriate non-fiction book
provides a comprehensive overview of the
world of minerals
and is an exciting read for children who are interested in
geology
interested in geology.

Whether giants of prehistoric times, ancient Rome, fascinating cats of prey or climate change - the non-fiction series "
memo Knowledge
" provides children aged 8 and over with
with well-researched facts, great photos and cool infographics.
answers to all questions. A practical reference section with web links and great tips makes you want to delve deeper into the topic. Each volume contains
kahoot! quiz questions
based on the popular.
 

memo Wissen. Edelsteine und Kristalle (German, DK Verlag - Kids, R. F. Symes, R. R. Harding, RFSymes, RRHarding, Wolfgang Bick, 2024)
Children's books
EUR12,95

memo Wissen. Edelsteine und Kristalle

German, DK Verlag - Kids, R. F. Symes, R. R. Harding, RFSymes, RRHarding, Wolfgang Bick, 2024

9. Dorling Kindersley Unsere Welt in 1000 Bildern

From the Earth to outer space – a visually stunning encyclopedia for children. What is light? And what does a bat skeleton look like? This children's non-fiction book, featuring an incredible 1200 images, takes young explorers aged 8 and up on a journey around the globe and high into space: Exciting facts about nature, modern technology, science, history, and cultures of our planet are waiting to be discovered. Lively photos and short, child-friendly texts answer every curious question.

Over 1200 images explain the world:
• A colorful impression of life on Earth: From volcanic eruptions and evolution to the moon landing and the oldest dances in the world.
• No more boredom: Thanks to vibrant panoramic images, cross-sections, and cool details, browsing and reading become an adventure.
• Amazing facts: How do the sparkling stars in the sky form? And what were the predecessors of today's computers?

Knowledge for children told sensationally. On this exciting journey of discovery, no questions are left unanswered. With the large, fascinating images, inquisitive readers can quickly find the topics that interest them the most. How about an exploration tour through an igloo or the beautiful world of unique plants? Lively photos and illustrations make even complex content easy to understand and provide great reading enjoyment.

Illustrative, visually powerful, and full of amazing details – this encyclopedia takes curious children aged 8 and up on a journey to the most important facts about our world.
 

Unsere Welt in 1000 Bildern (German, Birgit Reit, Bryan, Clive, DK Verlag - Kids, Francescaua, Gifford, Kim, Kletz, 2023)
Children's books
EUR26,95

Unsere Welt in 1000 Bildern

German, Birgit Reit, Bryan, Clive, DK Verlag - Kids, Francescaua, Gifford, Kim, Kletz, 2023

10. Dorling Kindersley Incredible History: Lost Worlds Brought Back to Life (DK Back to Life History)

Imagine if you could travel back in time and walk the streets of the past. Where would you go first? Incredible History turns back time to reveal realistic reconstructions of the most incredible locations and exciting moments in history. You'll feel the roar of the crowd at the ancient Olympic Games, walk the ramparts of the Great Wall of China, and sail on the Titanic.

Each story begins with an archaeological site. You'll learn when and how it was discovered, and what it teaches us about how the people who lived at the site might have spent their days. Then, you'll see the location recreated in jaw-dropping 3D detail. Using archaeological evidence, the people and places of the past will be brought back to life before your very eyes.

With each page packed with fantastic facts and extraordinary pictures, Incredible History brings together the best bits of history and archaeology to recreate the entire history of the world.
 

Incredible History: Lost Worlds Brought Back to Life (DK Back to Life History) (English, DK, 2022)
Children's books
EUR20,10

Incredible History: Lost Worlds Brought Back to Life (DK Back to Life History)

English, DK, 2022

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