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It Started with DK Books, Inc.

Known for “cradle to grave” family reference publishing. Founded in London in 1974, Dorling Kindersley is well known for its illustrated children’s books. The distinctive “DK Style” of book design translates very well into the multimedia format because it is so visual. Global Software Publishing was founded in 2002 as the exclusive publisher of Dorling Kindersley software. We also publish titles under the GSP brand plus Aurimor, our value imprint, DK Spanish language titles and marquee licensing brands such as Rainbow Fish, Miffy and the Little Polar Bear.

“The active participation that CD-ROMs provide closes the gap between actually doing, and the passive world of the book. I sometimes say to people 'how many books do you need to learn to ride a bicycle.' But yet we fall into this trap by thinking that learning has to do with passive information. So for me, the CD-ROM is the most incredible breakthrough in terms of getting people to actively learn.”

-Peter Kindersley

What is the DK Difference?

1. DK Book Editors
DK software comes from award-winning DK books. The expertise of those children’s book editors is seen in the quality of the content of DK CD-ROMs.

 

2. Characterizations
Not cookie-cutter computer-generated creations, these are real characters with personalities and dramatic vocal performances. They are believable to kids. They have humor. They respect the sophistication of children. They deliver learning content because kids enjoy playing with these characters.

3. Narrative
Pioneers of learning through the narrative methodology, DK software is crafted in story narrative so kids are engaged in the wondrous canvas of characters and dramatic action first, with core curriculum learning woven into the storyline.

4. Inspiration
DK is one of the most respected publishers of nonfiction for children. Their expertise, their mission, their vocation is to create an awareness of the real world in which we live and inspire kids to understand the people and events that made history to responsibly participate in shaping their future.

5. Quality Production Values in photography and illustrators.

6. Mind Nutrition
As software sales trend towards mindless media tie-in characters, the sweet tooth of retail space, we offer counter-programming of quality titles developed by a gold standard brand name which will enrich a child’s experience, spark their curiosity and boost their grades in school. A healthy diet alternative for parents who care and retailers who can tap into it.