Dorling Kindersley

Explanatorium of Nature

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Jaw-dropping, up-close photography shows the natural world and animals as you've never seen it before.From fruit to flowers, from shells to sharks, from ants to elephants, this extraordinary new encyclopedia will keep animal and nature enthusiasts aged 9 and over, utterly absorbed by amazing, close-up images.

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Home Lab - Exciting experiments for budding scientists

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Children getting bored at home? These twenty-five outdoor science projects and experiments will spark kids' creativity and help them develop science skills through hands-on learning. Supporting STEAM education initiatives and the Maker Movement, Maker Lab: Outdoors includes 25 interactive projects to inspire kids' creativity and their scientific side, and, as the founder of Maker Faire Dale Dougherty says, "to realise with their hands what they can imagine in their minds."

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Outdoor Lab - Exciting Experiments for budding scientists

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Learn how to think like a scientist and discover the skills it takes to bring scientific theories and practical experiments together at home. Outdoor Maker Lab takes kids on a journey to better understand the world of science that will keep the whole family curiously experimenting for hours.

With stunning photography, succinct step-by-step instructions, and detailed explanations, this science book takes kids on a journey of discovery. A must-have for every young scientist curious about their surroundings, and for makers, crafters, and those who enjoy exploring the outdoors.

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Out of the Box - 25 Incredible craft projects you can make from cardboard

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From castles to animal masks, pirate ships and even dinosaurs! You will be amazed how much you can do with a simple cardboard box. A DIY projects book for kids that uses recycling as a way to build creativity, imagination and interactive play for kids aged 7-12. It features clear step-by-step instructions and detailed photographic explanations that will inspire imaginative minds.

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3D Printing Projects - Amazing ideas to design and make!

Graphic design / illustration /3D design / Photo retouching

"From a simple desk tidy to an elaborate castle, this step-by-step guide to 3D printing is perfect for children and beginners who want to learn how to design and print anything even if they do not own a printer.

3D Printing Projects provides an introduction to the exciting and ever-expanding world of 3D designing and printing. Learn how a 3D printer works and the different types of 3D printers on the market. Understand the basic 3D printing and designing terms, how to create and prepare files for printing, and also how to scan things to create a 3D model! You will also find out the common troubles faced while 3D printing and simple tricks to fix them.

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Help Your Kids With Growing up - A no-nonsense guide to puberty and adolescence

Graphic design / illustration

Deal with the ups and downs of growing up. This visual guide to puberty and adolescence is a must-read for all parents and tweens embarking on those scary teenage years.

This growing up book covers contemporary issues such as internet safety and tackles key topics such as sexuality and body image. Demystify puberty with this must-read home reference book by Prof. Robert Winston.

Jacket cover design

Graphic design

During my time at DK publishing, I spent a stint working in the Knowledge Jacket department. I worked on a plethora of book covers, including early versions of a number of the full books previously shown on this page. The above gallery displays three jacket design that I led the design on.