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Sixteen different jungle animals battle it out in an epic fight!
Who will be the champion? This nonfiction reader compares and
contrasts 16 ferocious jungle creatures. Readers will learn about
each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and
contrast the battling animals before finally discovering the
winner!This nonfiction series is full of facts, photos, and
realistic illustrations, and it includes a range of mammals, sea
creatures, insects, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal
fans.
Super Facts for Super Kids is a fun, fresh take on animal nonfiction for beginning readers. Filled with engaging photographs, comic-style illustrations, and cool infographics, these Level 2 Ready-to-Reads are sure to flip, float, and fly off the shelves!
Alligators and crocodiles are strong enough to bite through bone, but did you know that they can’t chew their food? Readers will love learning about what makes alligators and crocodiles “super,” as well as how to tell the two animals apart. The backmatter discusses the conservation success story of the previously endangered American alligator.
Scamper in the colourful autumn leaves with Squirrel. Squirrel
loves autumn. He chases the swirling leaves and collects food with
his little brother. But Squirrel has so much fun that he forgets
where he put his food! Will he find it again before his little
brother eats it all? Animal Seasons is a beautifully presented
series of picture books, designed to entertain as well as to inform
young readers about the essence of each of the four seasons.
Suitable for reading together as well as reading alone, these books
are not only highly enjoyable picture books but also a learning
tool for literacy and the natural world. The Animal Seasons series
includes: Rabbit's Spring Adventure: Hardback 9781848358164,
Paperback 9781848358768 Mouse's Summer Muddle: Hardback
9781848358171, Paperback 9781848358775 Squirrel's Autumn Search:
Hardback 9781848358188, Paperback 9781848358782 Owl's Winter
Rescue: Hardback 9781848358157, Paperback 9781848358751
A funny picture book about Paddington, the world's favourite bear -
now a major movie star! Paddington is excited to be organising an
Easter egg hunt for his neighbours. But, from finding empty
supermarket shelves, to buying a box of broken Easter eggs,
Paddington wonders if the hunt can ever go ahead. That is, until Mr
Gruber's book on Roman mosaics and some sticky marmalade give him a
brilliant idea . . . A deliciously funny Easter story, perfect for
Paddington fans!
Are you smart enough to help Ethan, Kiran, Cassia, and Zane escape
from an animal kingdom that is packed with wondrous beasts hiding
behind every tree and blade of grass? Escape Room Puzzles: Attack
of the Mega Bugs is packed with all kinds of puzzles, including
fiendish mazes, cunning logic problems, codes to crack, tricky
memory challenges, and much more. To escape from the park, you will
need every ounce of brainpower to progress through the challenges,
navigating through five locations to the final exit. Throughout the
book, nuggets of non-fiction information about your favourite
animals are scattered on the pages. Do you have what it takes to
help the gang carry out their mission? It's time to find out . . .
From hermit crabs that make a home out of anything they can find to
tiny termites that build tall towers, animals of all kinds are
architects! In this engaging nonfiction reader, elementary children
will learn about these amazing animal architects and the things
they build for habitation and camouflage through vivid images,
stimulating facts, informational text, a helpful glossary, and a
reference list of useful websites.
Explore nature with Percy the Park Keeper and his animal friends! A
fun-packed autumn and winter activity book from the bestselling
creator of One Snowy Night. Learn all about autumn and winter in
this fun-filled nature activity book. Percy and his animal friends
are here to guide you on an amazing discovery of plants, birds,
animals, insects and more. Including wildlife facts and photos,
nature-spotter guides and exciting creative projects - as well as
more than four hundred stickers - this book is bursting with indoor
and outdoor fun for all the family! Perfect for young nature
lovers. Percy and his animal friends have delighted readers around
the world for over thirty years!
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Birds
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Pip and Egg (PB)
(Paperback)
Alex Latimer; Illustrated by David Litchfield
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From standout author, Alex Latimer, and bestselling illustrator,
David Litchfield, comes a beautiful picture book about finding -
and holding on to - friendship. One bright afternoon, Pip met Egg.
Pip is a seed from a glorious tree, and Egg is a bird's egg from a
nearby nest. When Pip and Egg first meet, they are almost the same
size and shape - like two peas in a pod. But as their friendship
grows, so do they - for Pip this means growing roots, but for Egg?
Well, Egg grows wings, and she can't wait to use them. Though Pip
wishes he can follow Egg on her adventures, his roots are strong.
So he watches his friend fly away. But true friends always find
their way back to one another, and there are no truer friends than
Pip and Egg. And if there's one thing they learn, it's that the
circle of life will always lead them back to each other. David
Litchfield is the award-winning author/illustrator of The Bear and
the Piano Lyrical, reassuring story that children will love Lush
illustrations filled with warmth and emotion Teaches children about
the value of friendship
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Cricket's Quartet
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David O'boyle; Illustrated by Gene Ellerby
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Dive into the wondrous world of water and discover the stories of
more than 100 incredible aquatic lifeforms. The underwater world is
so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more
to learn. An Anthology of Aquatic Life is a stunning ocean
encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages
packed with fascinating information, little learners will be
captivated as they discover the facts, stories and myths behind
their favourite sea-life animals. From the deepest, widest ocean to
the tiniest puddle, this beautiful compendium takes young readers
on an enthralling journey through the aquatic world, meeting
amazing animals, ingenious plants, and much more along the way.
Stunning photography and gorgeous illustrations complement
storybook descriptions about each lifeform, and children can
uncover hundreds of fascinating facts as they read. Did you know
that elephant seals can hold their breath underwater for more than
an hour, or that the brown basilisk reptile can run across water?
Discover the science of how plants have learnt to live, feed, and
breathe in water, and take a look at the unique challenges of
distinct ecosystems on feature spreads about rivers, lakes,
wetlands, and more. Celebrate your child's curiosity as they: -
Explore detailed photographs and striking illustrations of nature
in action - Reveal fun facts and myths about how a range of animals
and plants adapt to their environments - Uncover more than 100
aquatic lifeforms, each with stunning images and captivating
information. This ocean encyclopedia for children is the perfect
blend of storybook style text with out of this world illustrations
which makes it a fantastic sea life book for children who are
obsessed with the underwater world. Encourage young readers to go
on a journey to explore a world of information, making this the
ideal first reference book for kids aged 7-9 to enjoy for hours on
end, whether reading with the family or reading alone, this fun
fact book also doubles up as the perfect gift for curious kids who
love to learn. Explore the diversity of the animal kingdom whilst
uncovering: -Stunning Jacket Detail: gold foil, holographic foil
& metallic gold edges -Stunning photography & illustrations
inside -A beautiful book for the whole family to treasure -A
quality gift to be passed down through the generations More in the
Series Anthology of Aquatic Animals is part of the beautiful and
informative Anthology series. Complete the series and nurture your
child's curiosity as they explore the natural world with The
Wonders of Nature or let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the
earth before them in Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life.
Navigate your way through a fantastic range of subjects with this
visually spectacular new series. Every spread is brimming with
lively text, amazing photographs and artworks, and weblinks and
quotes. Panels throughout offer focused information on specific
topics. Discover the wonders of the animal kingdom and get up-close
to teeth, fur, fins, claws and feelers. The world's beasts are
brought together with essential facts about each animal group. Fly
high on an airborne hunt with an osprey, follow a lobster migration
route, watch an anteater's tongue catch termites in their nest and
dive in the deep ocean with a lanternfish.
This fun children's picture book follows the story of cute little
bunny, Jimmy. He lives with his family in a small, nice house in
the forest. The problem is that Jimmy doesn't want to sleep in his
own bed. Every night he sneaks quietly into his parents' room and
falls asleep in their bed. Until one night something unexpected
happened .... Are you curious? Well, you'll just have to read the
book to find out what happened. This is the first book in the
collection of short bedtime stories for children. This story may be
ideal for reading to your kids at bedtime and enjoyable for the
whole family as well
'A fascinating welcome to the wonderful world of insects' -
LoveReading4Kids 'Fun, inspiring, and well researched.' - Kirkus
Reviews, starred review A beautifully illustrated tour of some of
the world's most fascinating insects, perfect for readers 8+. Did
you know that without insects, humankind could not survive? This
illustrated, fact-filled title explores the huge variety of
insects, with a focus on what makes an insect an insect, the
differences between the groups, and why insects are the most
important animal group on Earth. Broken down into sections
exploring each of the main types of insect, each section takes a
different, playfully visual approach to really capture the
character of the insects in the order being explored. As well as
including practical advice for observing insects safely, a section
at the back of the book describes ways to help insects and
encourage them into a garden no matter how small.
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