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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Natural history & pets > Animals
What's your favourite animal fact? Have you ever wondered who
discovered it in the first place? Chances are, it was a zoologist!
Join the scientists uncovering the secrets of the animal kingdom in
this funny, fact-packed introduction to zoology. The Who, What, Why
of Zoology is an exciting first book on this fascinating field of
science. From the deepest oceans to Himalayan valleys, zoologists
explore far and wide to better understand the worlds of mammals,
birds, fish, reptiles and nearly anything else that can walk, fly
or swim! Not only is this book filled with up-to-the-minute facts
about your favourite animals, but it also goes behind the scenes
and out in the field to show how real zoologists find out more
about the creatures we know, and even discover new ones. Each
chapter dives into a different real-world environment to observe
the animals that live there, then fills the scene with zoologists
to explore how this exciting science actually works. Then, turn the
page to learn about the modern mysteries to which scientists are
still searching for answers. Every page is bursting with facts
you've never heard before, as well as plenty of funny detail to
keep you searching for hours. With chapters including: Tropical
Reefs Arctic Tundra Deserts Rainforests Deep Oceans ... and many
more! The Who, What, Why of Zoology is the perfect introduction to
an important STEM topic for readers aged 6-9, combining expertise
from zoologist author Jules Howard with vibrant and humour-filled
illustrations from Lucy Letherland. Bring science to life with this
one-of-a-kind animal book!
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Hi, Mister Squirrel!
(Hardcover)
Harrison Markowsky; Illustrated by Harrison Markowsky
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R541
R500
Discovery Miles 5 000
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Bella Loves Bugs tells the story of a day in the life of a girl who
is passionate about bugs, as she goes off to Forest School where
she always has many creepy crawlie adventures with her fellow
nature hero friends! The book is packed with facts about bugs, some
of which Bella regularly spots, but also includes the bugs she
dreams about seeing one day - different insects from all over the
world. Bella makes a magical moth trap, spies a butterfly laying an
egg and shows her friends how to hop like a grasshopper! Follow
Bella as she shares her love of bugs - discover how many bugs might
be lurking in a pond, see how awesome ants are, and be amazed by
mighty stag beetles. With an engaging and lively narrative from
Jess French and fun, and warm illustrations from Duncan Beedie this
book will help ignite a love and appreciation for nature, right on
our doorsteps. TheNature Heroesseries focuses on a group of friends
who are passionate about nature and the great outdoors. Each book
features a different child who has a favourite topic that they are
fascinated by: Billy Loves Birds, Bella Loves Bugs, Ava Loves
Animals, and Pedro Loves the Planet! Playful text and funny
relatable illustrations makes this an accessible series, which
provides an entertaining introduction to the natural world.
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ABC to VEG
(Hardcover)
Natasha Michaud; Illustrated by Irina Dringova
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R484
Discovery Miles 4 840
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Learn that even animals have best friends in this follow-up to The
Not Bad Animals. Someone that's always there for them through thick
and thin, to help them out with all of the usual things that
friends do. You know, like picking ticks off your back, letting you
know when a lion is about to make you its dinner and helping you
hunt down some tasty prey. The animal kingdom is full of odd
couples that prove that sometimes it's better to be together! Like
the rhino and the African Oxpecker, the coyote and the badger, and
the crocodile and the plover bird. This funny and informative book
is a great way to teach your kids about some of the more
interesting partnerships in the natural world, with pop out fact
boxes and hilarious illustrations. Uncover some unlikely
friendships from the world of animals and discover how creatures
get through every day with a little help from their friends. This
book is full of funny facts about animals and symbiotic
relationships for children to explore.
Heard about the fish that clean shark teeth? Or the frog that lives
with a tarantula? Welcome to the weird world of symbiosis - where
animals form incredible relationships. Macken Murphy introduces his
favourite symbiotic relationships in his first kids' non-fiction
book. Along the way he explains the cool science behind the
baffling behaviour of some animals - from friendly alliances to
pesky parasites. You'll even find out about symbiotic relationships
including YOU! (Hint - is your head ever itchy?) By the end of the
book you won't look at nature in the same way again!
A brilliantly funny picture book about seasons, written by Alice
Hemming and illustrated by Nicola Slater. Squirrel is so cross.
Yesterday there were loads of beautiful leaves on his tree, but
today? Today some are missing and Squirrel is convinced that
someone has stolen them... there's a leaf thief on the loose! Join
Squirrel on a mission to find the culprit, and meet so many fun
animals on the way, while you find out how the world takes on
different colours as the months pass by. A laugh-out-loud book
about the changing seasons, with extra information in the back for
especially curious minds Perfect as a companion reader to children
learning about seasons in school A brilliant picture book that
explores feelings, moods and times where we feel out of control
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