Chris Mattison, a professional herpetologist, lecturer and author has created this fantastic title, and now available in paperback. Mattison describes habitats, behavior, feeding practices, defenses and more of over 3,000 different kinds of snakes from around the world. With over 450 photographs and illustrations this title is one not to be missed

Encourage your child to read. Read it together and discover all about snakes: from hissing to slithering, little to large and choose which one you like best.

DK Readers are part of a five-level highly pictorial reading scheme, with lively illustrations and engaging stories to encourage reading.

Pre-Level 1 have simple sentences, limited vocabulary, word repetition, picture word strips and large type – read them together with children who are just beginning to learn and with early or reluctant readers

From the famous ancient ruins of the Parthenon on the Acropolis Rock to the best of Athens' shopping in the city's flea markets and oldest coffee roasters in Greece at Loumidis', you'll find everything you need in this great value, map and guidebook that slips easily into your pocket or bag. Perfect for on-the-go navigation, discover Athens' must-sees, top restaurants, bars and shops, opening times and transport information. Use the guide to decide your itinerary then plot your route using the fold-out map. Everything you need to make the most of your city break
Drawing on the same standards of accuracy as the acclaimed DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, each book in DK's Top 10 series uses evocative color photography, excellent cartography, and up-to-date travel content to create a reliable and useful pocket-sized travel guide.

Dozens of Top 10 lists provide vital information on each destination, as well as insider tips, from uncovering a city's most memorable sights to finding the best restaurants and hotels in each neighborhood. And to save you time and money, there's even a Top 10 list of Things to Avoid.

Each Top 10 contains a pull-out map and guide that includes fold-out maps of city metro systems, useful phone numbers, and 60 great ideas on how to spend your day

Packed with photographs, illustrations and maps of Munich and Bavaria, the guide includes in-depth coverage of Munich's world famous Oktoberfest, Marienplatz and Residenz old towns, Bavaria's countless castles, lakes and national parks, and unearth the best of the region's stunning baroque architecture, museums, galleries and rich folklore heritage in between.

You'll find 3D aerial views of Munich's most interesting districts, cutaways and floorplans of all the major sites, and detailed listings of the best hotels and restaurants in Munich and the Bavarian Alps for all budgets.

The guide includes extensive practical information and insider tips from shopping and entertainment to choosing the best local cuisine.

Whether you are enjoying a drink in one of Munich's finest beer gardens, finding a bargain in one of its many flea markets or exploring the Bavarian countryside, the DK Eyewitness Travel Guide to Munich & the Bavarian Alps is indispensable