The Eyewitness Family Guide Series has been designed to help families get the most from their visit to their destination. It offers sightseeing itineraries & a balanced choice of culture & activities that are focused around major sights to keep parents & kids entertained. Practical information along with the maps ensures a fun & relaxed family holiday. Every book in this series is fully illustrated & arranged in geographical order. It first offers an overview of the city, region or country it covers, which is then organised into areas providing more specific information in the sightseeing section. Each guide opens with an introduction to the destination & presents the highlights, a yearly calendar of holidays & festivals, & a historical outline. It then provides information to help plan your family holiday, including advice on how to get there, getting around, health, money & communications, shopping, where to stay etc. The sightseeing pages offer a general context of each area showing the must-see attractions & a locator map illustrating the regions it covers. A ‘ Best of’ section advices on the best family-friendly activities, & things to see & do, ranging from short stays, cultural holidays & the outdoors. Each region is then explored in more detail in the subsequent two or three chapters, including individual regional road maps. Symbols & numbers locating major cultural & historical sights are cross-referenced with the text which offers more information such as opening hours, available facilities, how to get there, where to stay, eat, play & have fun. Sights feature special panels for kids. The ‘kid’s corner’ engages children with fun facts, quizzes, games & cartoons. Additional suggestions for things to do on a rainy day & places where the very young can run around are also included. The final part of the guide is dedicated to road maps of the country and/or detailed street plans of the capital (where applicable), plus a single page, essential words phrasebook. ...

Each title in the Eyewitness Pocket Map & Guide series to world cities consists of a slim, mini guide, in a unique format, to the location’s major places of interest & an indexed pull out pocket map. Sights such as museums, galleries, churches & gardens/parks, as well as shops, restaurants & pubs are presented by area colour coding for quick reference. Contents are illustrated with colour images akin to the more substantial Dorling Kindersley guides & also provide basic introductory information & useful segments of practical tit-bits, with a spread of communications essentials vocabulary. Out of town trips are profiled &, where applicable, transport maps are also included. ...

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From prehistoric times through the early years of the 21st century, ” Eyewitness to History” brings the world`s saga to life through the voices of the great & humble in every era. From the long influence of the Greeks to the surprising lessons of the so-called Dark Ages, & from the dawn of the Renaissance to the birth of the modern era, readers will experience the highs & lows of both ordinary & extraordinary people. The lively narrative mixes contemporary documents, "ations, letters, poetry, art, maps, songs, menus, edicts, & graffiti to create an irresistibly rich reflection of world events. A centerpiece of each chapter is a milestone document (such as ” The Code of Hammurabi”, Martin Luther`s ”95 Theses”, or ” The Declaration of Independence”), examined closely, with commentary on its authors, historical context, & continuing relevance to today`s world. The journey begins with Paintings on the Wall, a study of the world`s first civilizations. It spans Lies on Parchment: The Classical Age in the Mediterranean; Living Scrolls: The Golden Age of the East; Burning Books: The Postclassical Era; Tales of Chivalry: The High Middle Ages; Secret Signatures: Exploration, Renaissance, & Reformation; The Orators: Enlightenment & Revolution; Promises for a New Century: Industry & Imperialism; Words of Anger, Regret, & Hope: The World at War; &, Divining the Future: The Modern Era. In all ten chapters, the innovative design focuses attention on tangible pieces of history. Readers examine the artifacts, speeches, art, architecture, & documents that bring each era to life, revealing how each piece fits into the chronicle of our times & continues to influence our world today. We discover why the names Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great, & Napoleon live on, while others have slipped away into shadowy passages of time. Eye-catching features rate historical personalities, supply key dates, "ations, & cross-cultural connections, & provide a takeaway that summarizes essential knowledge.A detailed backmatter section features National Geographic`s list of the 100 most influential voices of history, voted on by a panel of experts. From the most powerful leader to the least-known soldier or laborer or pioneer, every voice in this unique chronicle rings personal & real
- reminding us that history is, at its core, a human story that catches us all in its adventure.
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An unbeatable, pocket-sized guide to San Francisco, packed with insider tips & ideas, colour maps, top 10 lists, & a laminated pull-out map
- all designed to help you see the very best of San Francisco. Take a ferry trip to historic Alcatraz, bike across the Golden Gate Bridge, visit the seals at Fisherman`s Wharf or ride a clacking cable car to Chinatown. From Top 10 cafes & bars to Top 10 things to do for free
- discover the best of San Francisco with this easy-to-use travel guide. Inside Top 10 San Francisco:- Seven easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day, weekend or a four-day trip- Top 10 lists showcase the best San Francisco attractions, covering Golden Gate Park, de Young Museum, SFMOMA, the Wine Country & more- Free laminated pull-out map of San Francisco, plus six colour neighbourhood maps- In-depth neighbourhood guides explore San Francisco`s most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out & sightseeing
- Colour-coded chapters divided by area make it easy to find information quickly & plan your day
- Essential travel tips including our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop & sightsee, plus useful transport, visa & health information- Colour maps help you navigate with ease- Covers Downtown, the North Shoreline, Central Neighborhoods, Southern Neighborhoods, Oceanfront, the Bay Area & more



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DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: London will lead you straight to the very best on offer. Whether you're looking for the things not to miss at the Top 10 sights, or want to find the best nightspots; this guide is the perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists
- from the Top 10 museums to the Top 10 events & festivals
- there's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid. The guide is divided by area with restaurant reviews for each, as well as recommendations for hotels, bars & places to shop. You'll find the insider knowledge every visitor needs & explore every corner effortlessly with DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: London & its free pull-out map. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: London
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Discover how the whole family can enjoy one of the world`s greatest playgrounds with the DK Eyewitness Travel Family Guide Florida. The most fun things to do in Florida
- from seeking thrills at the theme parks to taking an Everglades boat tour
- are all approached from a family-friendly angle.DK Eyewitness Travel Family Guide Florida is organised around `hubs`
- major sights around which to plan your day
- & give child-friendly eating options, age-range suitability info, places for letting off steam, detailed maps, activities for rainy days, plenty of ideas beyond the theme parks. Plus there are Kids` Corners in every chapter with cartoons, quizzes & games to keep young travelers happy all day long.



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DK Eyewitness Travel Family Guide Italy offers you the best things to see & do on a family holiday in Italy, from visiting magnificent sights such as the Colosseum & Saint Maria del Fiore to exploring the stunning scenery of Lake Como, & brings those places alive for children with fun facts, quizzes, & cartoons. The major sights are treated as ”hub” destinations & are followed by places of interest near the ”hub, ” ideal for planning your day ahead. These offer a pragmatic as well as enjoyable itinerary, giving children a real insight into the Italy, but balanced with opportunities to let off steam in parks or playgrounds. All the practical information you need appears alongside the sight, including transportation information, budget tips, age range suitability, & where to eat. DK Eyewitness Travel Family Guide Italy is bursting with insider knowledge & loaded with ideas for activities that will engage children, from swimming in the warm seas off Sicily to skiing in Val D` Aosta. Meanwhile, the most family-friendly, best-value accommodation options have been chosen with family budgets & needs in mind. Full-colour throughout, with detailed maps of the main sightseeing areas for easy navigation & all the practical information you need for a fun, stress-free family holiday. ...

DK Eyewitness Travel Family Guide London offers you the best things to see & do on a family holiday in London, from visiting magnificent sights such as St. Paul`s Cathedral & Westminster Abbey to exploring the treasures housed in the National Gallery & Buckingham Palace, & brings those places alive for children with fun facts, quizzes, & cartoons. The major sights are treated as ”hub” destinations & are followed by places of interest near the ”hub, ” ideal for planning your day ahead. These offer a pragmatic as well as enjoyable itinerary, giving children a real insight into the London, but balanced with opportunities to let off steam at a nearby park or playground. All the practical information you need appears alongside the sight, including transportation information, budget tips, age range suitability, & where to eat. DK Eyewitness Travel Family Guide London is bursting with insider knowledge & loaded with ideas for activities that will engage children, from treasure-hunt trails at the Foundling Museum to ice-skating at Somerset House in winter or dashing through the courtyard fountains in summer. Meanwhile, the most family-friendly, best-value accommodation options have been chosen with family budgets & needs in mind. Full-color throughout, with detailed maps of the main sightseeing areas for easy navigation & all the practical information you need for a fun, stress-free family holiday. ...

DK Eyewitness Travel Family Guide New York City offers you the best things to see & do on a family holiday in the Big Apple, from visiting magnificent sights such as the Empire State Building & the Statue of Liberty to exploring the treasures housed in the American Museum of Natural History & the Museum of Modern Art, & brings those places alive for children with fun facts, quizzes, & cartoons. The major sights are treated as ”hub” destinations & are followed by places of interest near the ”hub, ” ideal for planning your day ahead. These offer a pragmatic as well as enjoyable itinerary, giving children a real insight into the destination, but balanced with opportunities to let off steam at a nearby park or playground. All the practical information you need appears alongside the sight, including transportation information, budget tips, age range suitability, & where to eat. DK Eyewitness Travel Family Guide New York City is bursting with insider knowledge & loaded with ideas for activities that will engage children, from ” Medieval” treasure hunts at the Metropolitan Museum of Art to ice-skating in Central Park in winter. Meanwhile, the most family-friendly, best-value accommodation options have been chosen with family budgets & needs in mind. Full-color throughout, with detailed maps of the main sightseeing areas for easy navigation & all the practical information you need for a fun, stress-free family vacation. ...