It's the revolutionary science study guide just for middle school students from the brains behind Brain Quest. Everything You Need to Ace Science . . . takes readers from scientific investigation and the engineering design process to the Periodic Table; forces and motion; forms of energy; outer space and the solar system; to earth sciences, biology, body systems, ecology, and more. The BIG FAT NOTEBOOK(TM) series is built on a simple and irresistible conceit--borrowing the notes from the smartest kid in class. There are five books in all, and each is the only book you need for each main subject taught in middle school: Math, Science, American History, English Language Arts, and World History. Inside the reader will find every subject's key concepts, easily digested and summarized: Critical ideas highlighted in neon colors. Definitions explained. Doodles that illuminate tricky concepts in marker. Mnemonics for memorable shortcuts. And quizzes to recap it all. The BIG FAT NOTEBOOKS meet Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and state history standards, and are vetted by National and State Teacher of the Year Award-winning teachers. They make learning fun, and are the perfect next step for every kid who grew up on Brain Quest.

Apes inhabit a weird world... dazzle your friends with mad facts and much more. The book begins with a look at all primates, and introduces the two most familiar kinds - apes and monkeys. Read on and you'll find out how they get about in trees and on the ground, as well as how they breed and raise their families. Then you'll learn about the many ways in which primates are similar to humans and how scientists are trying to learn more about them.

• Full of chatty information that children will love to read
• Colourful photographs are great for school projects
• The useful reference section includes sections on Primate Classification, Threats to Primates, as well as an Apes Glossary

Colin is no ordinary flower. Colin smells appealing - just like the other flowers around him. The only trouble is, he crackles and crunches and flutters in the wind. He can't seem to find where he belongs, but he smells so delicious that all the animals want to eat him... But Colin is a crisp packet! A beautifully illustrated picture book with a powerful message about plastic pollution and the benefits of recycling from environmental expert Sarah Roberts. The perfect gift to introduce children to recycling Brilliant for teachers to read to children in class when introducing them to plastic pollution and recycling

A breathtaking picture book about incredible animal migrations, illustrated by the winner of the 2019 Waterstones Children's Book Prize, Jenny Lovlie. Over the cold, mirrored waters of the Arctic, a tiny tern sets off on the world's longest animal migration. On her way, she passes humpback whales, caribou, Canada geese, leatherback turtles and monarch butterflies, each on their own incredible journey south for winter. When the Arctic tern finally arrives, she must find a new home on the Antarctic shore . . . until it's time to return to the northern skies once again. A beautiful, lyrical and reassuring bedtime story, perfect for young animal lovers, with a map and double-page spread of non-fiction facts at the end. Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. Simple game play makes Bug Me Not! suitable for children aged 4+. Be the first to get your frog from one corner of the board to the opposite corner, feasting on insects along the way! Pick your frog and roll the bug die. If there is a matching bug on a square next to you, you have to move. If there's no bug, the next player goes. If another player is already on the matching square, tell 'em to bug off and chase 'em home! With a mix of skill and chance Bug Me Not! is fun for the whole family! 2-4 PLAYERSPERFECT FOR HOLIDAYS: provides endless entertainment for family holidays. The compact box makes it easy to take on the go. BEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATIONS. Kids will love the colorful bug illustrations by Maya Stepien. SCREEN-FREE FUN. Spend quality time away from screens with this easy-to-play chase and race game. Be the first to get your frog from one corner of the board to the opposite corner, feasting on insects along the way! Suitable for 2-4 players, ages 4 plus. With a mix of skill and chance this easy to play chase and race game is fun for the whole family!!

The bestselling and highly illustrated children's books series, soon to be hitting screens everywhere as an animated film and TV show with Nickelodeon and produced by James Corden.

Ever wonder why pigeons always act so weird? It’s because they’re out there chasing the bad guys and saving your butts!

Did you know your city is protected by a secret squad of crime-fighting pigeons? It's true! With master of disguise Rock Pigeon, bendy Tumbler, strong Frillback and super-finder Homey, the REAL PIGEONS will solve any mystery and fight any bad guy to keep the city safe!

In their first adventure, Rock and his mystery-solving friends will tackle their first caseload: Why have all the breadcrumbs disappeared? Who on earth is kidnapping bats? And can the pigeons avert a dinner disaster??

Perfect for readers aged 6+ and fans of Pamela Butchart, DogMan, the Naughtiest Unicorn and Hotel Flamingo.

"Long, long ago God made a decision - a very important decision. One that I'm really glad He made. He made the decision to make you. . ." The opening lines of Max Lucado's classic book Just in Case You Ever Wonder have made their way into families, story times, and hearts around the world. This award-winning book about the love between a parent and child has sold more than 1.7 million copies, touching lives for more than 25 years. Now Lucado's heartfelt assurances of a parent's love are paired with Eve Tharlet's breathtaking artwork to reach a whole new generation.

Written especially for children ages 3-7, Just in Case You Ever Wonder is inspiring for all ages, as it reminds readers of Jesus' love for them: "Remember I'm here for you. On dark nights when you hear noises in your closet, call me. On hard days when kids are mean and don't treat you like they should, come to me."

The timeless reminder of the love between a parent and a child - and ultimately, between God the Father and His children - will always hold a special place in readers' hearts and homes. Readers who loved Just in Case You Ever Wonder as a child will welcome the opportunity to give this updated edition to their children. This richly illustrated book is also an ideal way for grandparents to pass on their faith and love to their grandchildren or as an encouragement to any child needing a reminder of God's love. This book assures children of God's love throughout all their experiences, such as fear of the dark, being bullied, and even assurance that their parent was with them when they were first born and will be with them in heaven.

Children long to hear they're special and loved. Just in Case You Ever Wonder assures them that as they grow and change, in both good and bad times, their parents - and their heavenly Father - will always be on their side . . . just in case they ever wonder.

A new, fresh take on the world of bugs, inspired by the blockbuster science exhibition Bug Lab, brought to Wellington this summer by Te Papa and Weta Workshop. Illustrated with up-close, dramatic bug photography throughout, The Genius of Bugs is filled with bug tales, facts and figures that showcase bug ingenuity and reveal astounding bug behaviour. Featuring New Zealand and international examples, children will be entranced by these inspiring bugs and remarkable recent discoveries about their genius. Meet a roll call of some of the worlds most incredible bugs from the sneaky portia spider to the killer brain-surgeon jewel wasp, to New Zealands king of the creepies, the weta. Discover amazing bug behaviour around the themes of: fearsome bug weapons; precision engineering; scams and deceptions; awesome teamwork. Has a companion activity book for sale separately. Shortlisted for the 2017 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults in the Elsie Locke Award for Non-Fiction category.

Using helpful charts, graphs, informational text in conjunction with vivid images and intriguing facts, this fun and engaging title allows early elementary readers to explore the ecosystem, plants, and animals of the deserts around the world.

A humorous exploration of a northern river ecosystem with an intrepid young boatsman is paired with an extended author's note about its ecology and key species. Young Ben sets out to explore the river equipped with a sturdy boat, some sample-collection gear, and his scientific curiosity. Along the way he meets a black bear taking a swim, a moose all wobbly and slim, a goose with a gorgeous grin, and a heron all proper and prim...but things really start happening after the owl HOOs loudly on a whim. With fresh, easygoing verse from author Jen Lynn Bailey and art full of movement and light from illustrator Maggie Zeng, This is the Boat That Ben Built is a compelling entry point for conversations about ecology, food webs, and species diversity. Ben's excursion-watched from the shore by his mother and faithful dog-is an outdoor adventure pitched perfectly for kids who dream of independence and exploration, parents who value safety and loving supervision, and educators who seek engaging fiction enriched with information. The book concludes with an eight-page Author's Note that spotlights facts about every animal Ben has met and invites readers to think like an ecologist about the ways in which they are all connected.

Who's Hiding in the Jungle? will have the whole family in stitches! Pick a card, any card! With one landscape card and one animal card, there will only ever be one animal that features on both. From wild cats to camouflaged reptiles, can you be the first to find the concealed animal in amongst the jungle scenery? Featuring Caroline Selmes's delightful animal illustrations and jungle scenes. Caroline Selmes is also the illustrator of Dinosaur Bingo, Jungle Bingo and the popular I Saw It First! series. FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY: this easy-to-play game is suitable for children aged 4+ for hours of family fun FAST-PACED MATCHING GAME: with one landscape card and one animal card, accelerate your reaction speed as you spot the animal that appears on both CAPTIVATING ILLUSTRATIONS: beautifully illustrated animals and jungle scenes

Did you know that puppies lose their baby teeth just like you do? Or that a dog's sense of smell is up to 100 million times more sensitive than yours? Packed with fascinating facts and fun activities and experiments, STEAM & Me books use science, technology, engineering, arts, and math to feed your curiosity and spark your creativity. STEAM & Me is all about you!

Christopher Robin lives behind a green door in the Hundred Acre Wood. He likes catching Woozles, leading expeditions and throwing parties with Piglet, Rabbit, Eeyore and, of course, his very best friend, Winnie-the-Pooh.

Join Christopher Robin on his adventures with Winnie-the-Pooh and their friends from the Hundred Acre Wood. This charming collection of stories and poems, selected from A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner, When We Were Very Young & Now We Are Six, tells extraordinary tales of a Boy and his Bear, accompanied by E.H.Shepard's beautiful illustrations.

Milne’s classic children’s stories – featuring Piglet, Eeyore and, of course, Pooh himself – are both heart-warming and funny, teaching lessons of friendship and reflecting the power of a child’s imagination like no other story before or since.

Introductory spreads explain that bugs live nearly everywhere on Earth and give tips on how to become a young bug spotter. The book is divided into key groups of bugs, including beetles, moths, butterflies, bees, snails, crickets, grasshoppers, worms and spiders, all illustrated with scenic compositions. Some spreads approach the world of bugs thematically, such as bugs that come out at night, baby creepy-crawlies and life cycles, how bugs hide and show off and how some bugs love to live in your home. The text is chatty, funny and full of amazing facts.

Discover the wonders of the animal kingdom! Packed with fascinating facts, super stats, phenomenal photos, and Q&As with real-life experts – All About Animals is the perfect book for inquisitive kids who love learning about wildlife. Find out ALL ABOUT: Different types of animals – mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, and reptiles Their behaviour, diets, and habitats How ecosystems work Endangered species and wildlife conservation And lots more! With a colourful, eye-catching design these fun and child-friendly books are ideal for kids who have an interest in the subject or for school projects and homework. With so much to find out about, kids will devour them for hours! Also available in the series: All About Dinosaurs All About Science All About Space All About The World

Rediscover A.A. Milne’s delightful tales in this classic story collection containing both Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner.

The adventures of Pooh, Christopher Robin and all their friends in the Hundred Acre Wood are brought to life in this beautiful edition containing E.H. Shepard’s original line illustrations.

Meet the best bear in all the world for the first time in Winnie-the-Pooh, where he gets into a tight place, nearly catches a Woozle and heads off on an ‘expotition’ to the North Pole with the other animals. The adventures continue in The House at Pooh Corner, where Pooh meets the irrepressible Tigger for the first time, learns to play Poohsticks and sets a trap for a Heffalump.

Heart-warming and funny, Milne’s masterpiece reflects the power of a child’s imagination like no other story before or since. The Winnie-the-Pooh stories are timeless children's classics.