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Narwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish. The two might not have a lot in common, but they do love waffles, parties and adventures. Join Narwhal and Jelly as they become the coolest teachers in the world wide waters in the hilarious sixth book of this blockbuster graphic novel series! Dive into four new stories about Narwhal and Jelly becoming SUBstitute teachers! The two best friends come across an enthusiastic school of fish one morning. Unfortunately, Mr. Blowfish, their teacher, has come down with a cold, and class will have to be cancelled . . . until Professor Knowell (Narwhal) and Super Teacher (Jelly) volunteer to help out! From Wafflematics, in which Narwhal and Jelly calculate the number of waffles needed to feed the class to a super-fun science scavenger hunt, followed by a game of "Tag! You're Awesome!" at breaktime. Narwhal's teaching methods may be unconventional, but with Jelly's help, the two teach (and learn) with their trademark positivity and fun. Before they know it, the day is over . . . but what grade will Narwhal receive from Jelly? The perfect first book for young 5 year-old, 6 year-old, 7 year old and 8 year-old readers looking for funny, high interest books that are an accessible read, where they'll discover the joys of friendship, working together and the power of imagination. Featuring three short stories and a super fun ocean fact page - and joke page too!
Did you know that the fishing cat has partially webbed paws for catching fish? Or that pumas can leap over 15 feet into trees? There are roughly 38 species of cats today, each one superbly adapted to their environment - whether that be in the rainforest or the desert! This captivating and stunningly illustrated guide will teach you everything you need to know about our feline friends.
Follow Jane Goodall's beloved wild chimpanzees, Flo and Fifi, through the rainforest of Gombe, Tanzania, and meet other fascinating great apes in this interactive lift-a-flap board book. Discover their preferred habitat, favourite foods, grooming techniques, common personality traits, and exciting facts about chimpanzees and their babies in this fun and educational sturdy board book designed for your curious little reader. Simple sentences reinforce language structure while grasping and lifting the sturdy flaps helps develop fine motor skills. A lively, educational chimp introduction both babies and toddlers will adore that strengthens one's love for animals and teaches empathy. A must for little animal lovers! Collect the entire Jane & Me series! When children learn about animals and the environment, they begin to understand that everything is connected -- and that they can make a difference in this world. Jane & Me books plant seeds for understanding, love, care, and most importantly, hope. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book goes to support the Jane Goodall Institute. The Jane & Me brand is also a member of 1% for the Planet -- a global network whose members contribute at least one percent of their annual sales to environmental causes. Build a foundation of love and respect for animals. LEARN -- Learn facts about animals to spark interest in nature. CARE -- Discover how animals live and how to help them. HOPE -- Grow into a naturalist who protects the planet. Jane & Me is a trademark of the Jane Goodall Institute.
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.
Heaps of funny facts and cartoons about the bug world's most hilarious adaptations! Bugs have developed some of the strangest features and behaviours to survive day in and day out. This book's lively artwork and side-splitting jokes bring these behaviours alive - and uncover the awesome science of the bug world. Meet the goofiest, the stinkiest, the best dancers and of course the absolutely funniest bugs on planet Earth! Funny Nature is a series of books presenting science learning through laughter. Brought to you by the author and illustrator of The Poo That Animals Do, this series covers science topics including evolution, adaptation, habitats, anatomy, physiology, life cycles and much more! Perfect for fans of facts and fun aged 6+. Books in the Funny Nature series: Funny Beasts Funny Bugs Funny Dinosaurs Funny Plants
This is a coral reef. A living, limestone necklace beneath the sea, built over thousands of years by billions of tiny creatures. Discover incredible facts about the wide variety of creatures that live in and around the coral reef. Travelling through the seasons, we meet great white sharks, bright greenthroat parrotfish, graceful green turtles and more amazing animals as they hunt for food and play. See the stripy clown fish fiercely guarding his babies, and the eel spitting out a spiky porcupinefish. Beautiful descriptions of unique sea life are further animated by colourful illustrations that will leave children and adults poring over the pages of this book. With lyrical text by Jane Burnard combining with Kendra Binney's evocative illustrations to show readers the magical beauty of the coral reef, this is a story sure to inspire wonder in the natural world.
Let's go on a LIFESIZE adventure! Step into the book and see how you measure up against some of the world's most amazing DEADLY animals. Watch out for the LIFESIZE black caiman jaws, burmese python, slow loris and much more! This interactive non-fiction adventure features LIFESIZE illustrations of some of world's smallest and largest deadly animals and invites children to think about how they compare with these amazing creatures. This huge, playful book is the perfect introduction to animals for young children from picture book star, Sophy Henn. Climb into the book for a truly wild adventure . . . Try the other books in the series for more LIFESIZE fun! LIFESIZE (9781405289573) LIFESIZE DINOSAURS (9781405293952) LIFESIZE BABY ANIMALS (9781405299497)
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.
My Little World: Animals is a fantastic new non-fiction title from Priddy Books! Aimed at children aged two and over, this novelty board book focuses on the amazing animal kingdom including subjects such as animal patterns and habitats. The simple text and bright friendly illustrations are perfect for toddlers and each spread features an interactive element to bring the facts to life.
A stunning picture book about one little girl and her orangutan friend,
based on the Greenpeace film that became a viral sensation.
Head to the mountains of China to study panda bears in this beautiful non-fiction field guide for kids. You might know that panda like to snack on bamboo, but there's so much more to discover about this mysterious black-and-white bear! Turn the pages to discover where pandas like to spend their summers, and how cute they are as newly-born cubs. Filled with simple science and plenty of animal facts, this book also explains how poaching and deforestation made pandas an endangered species - and what needs to be done to protect their habitats in the future.
Learn to draw unicorns and a whole host of cute animal characters in Lulu Mayo's unique and quirky style, using simple shapes and 5 easy-to-follow steps. From a cuddly panda and a jolly llama to a chilled-out sloth and a unique unicorn, there are 30 drawing exercises to complete. This book will show the reader how to draw quirky, cute animals in a wonderfully easy and inspiring way. Step-by-step, illustrator Lulu Mayo will explain how to draw various creatures by using simple shapes, such as circles, ovals, rectangles and triangles, and how to add adorable details. The book contains 30 of these doodling exercises, featuring animals such as rabbits, owls, foxes - not forgetting unicorns! Its easiness, simplicity, and quirkiness will resonate with animal lovers, artists and doodle enthusiasts of all skill levels and ages. Absorbing and fun, it will ignite doodler's curiosity and inspire them to experiment creatively.
Dive into the unexplored depths of the deep blue sea and discover its secrets with this trusty and beautifully-illustrated guide by Lonely Planet Kids. Meet the amazing animals, birds and plants that live in our oceans, the habitats in which they live, then learn about the harmful effects climate change, oil spills and plastic waste can have on them - plus, what you can do to help future generations! From the odd-shaped head of the great hammerhead shark to the hairy strips of baleen in a baleen whale's mouth, meet some of the ocean's oddest creatures and discover how they have evolved to live and thrive under the sea. Journey from the colourful coral reefs of the Indian Ocean to the wild waves of freezing Antarctica, covering everywhere from sandy beaches, deserted open seas and mile-deep trenches in-between. Learn all about the history of how the oceans came to be, as well as the sunken cities that were claimed by them, then understand just how powerful the force of water can be as you explore tides, waves, tsunamis and currents. After dropping anchor like the pirate Jack Sparrow on tropical, palm-fringed islands, end with a lesson on how humans have been using and abusing our oceans throughout the years, and what we can do to help protect them for the future. About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!
The fourth in a glorious sticker book series created for the National Trust, this book is packed with facts about weird and wonderful minibeasts and their homes. With four pages of wildlife stickers, you can stick spiders into their webs, fill the bug hotel with woodlice, add a dragonfly zipping across a pond, and much, much more. From moths to millipedes, this is an excellent introduction to all types of creepy-crawlies for the very young. "Fourth in the series of gorgeous factual sticker books showcasing British wildlife." - Fiona Noble, The Bookseller
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!
Can you tell a slow loris from a slender loris? Did you know that when it rains orangutans make umbrellas using leaves? What's the difference between a monkey and an ape? Discover all of this (and many more monkey facts!) in Kate Viggers' humorous, illustrated guide to monkeys and other primates. From lemurs and tarsiers to gorillas and chimpanzees, A Book of Monkeys reveals the social lives of primates, their dining preferences and their grooming habits. You will even find out which monkey swims and how the male gorilla impresses female gorillas! So, if you want to be able to tell your chimp from your bonobo or find out what a macaque likes to eat for tea, A Book of Monkeys is the perfect book for you.
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