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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Natural history & pets > Animals
Discover the pollution crisis in our oceans through the eyes of one
lost plastic duck in this engaging and stylish picture book based
on a true story. When a shipping container filled with 28,000
plastic ducks spilled into the Pacific Ocean, where did all those
ducks go? Based on a true story, this innovative take on the
plastic pollution crisis follows one duck as it travels on ocean
currents to meet sea life and discovers the rubbish from humans
that endangers our oceans. A highly accessible and stylish picture
book with a positive message about environmental issues, from the
author-illustrator of Curiosity, which was shortlisted for the
Royal Society Young People's Book Prize.
You've probably heard of lions and tigers. Perhaps you've seen them
at the zoo. But have you heard of the clouded leopard? This shy
member of the cat family is an endangered species. Their shyness
makes studying them a challenge for zookeepers and scientists. Find
out why they are so special, and why they need our help. Created in
collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian
Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging
their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It
features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through
every step of the engineering design process and is perfect for
makerspace activities. It makes STEAM career connections by
providing a glimpse into the lives of real-life Smithsonian
employees currently working in STEAM fields. Discover engineering
innovations that solve real-world problems with this book that
touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering,
the Arts, and Math!
Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol hops to the rescue when Adventure Bay's
bunnies need a new home. Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will love this
exciting full-color storybook, which features big flaps to lift.
An exquisite edition of The History of the World in 100 Animals by
author and journalist Simon Barnes, adapted and abridged for
younger readers, with superb illustrations by award-winning artist,
Frann Preston-Gannon, illustrator of I Am the Seed That Grew the
Tree. This outstanding gift book proposes the 100 animals who have
had the greatest impact on humans and the way we view the world
around us. From the bees who pollinate our food to the chimpanzees
who share over 98% of our DNA, this book explores the unique and
thought-provoking relationship between humans and animals
throughout history. This fact-filled guide is sure to inspire and
delight animal lovers young and old, and will make the perfect gift
this Christmas.
Prickelus is a clumsy hoglet, who has a habit of getting into all
kinds of trouble. When he is hungry, he puts his rumbling tummy
first, ignoring all his mothers warnings about how to avoid danger.
Hoggleberry, his sister, is always looking out for him and coming
to his rescue. Join them on their scariest adventure yet as they
find themselves lost and Prickelus gets caught, putting them both
in danger. They must rely on the kindness of humans to save them.
Who will come to their aid? Hedgehogs have been our friendly garden
guests for centuries. These delightful little animals are in
decline and desperately need our help. Discover more about
hedgehogs, rescue centres and how you can help these wonderful
prickly creatures. Have fun colouring in the beautiful
illustrations, see if you can solve the puzzles, enjoy making
autumn crafts and trying the tasty recipes. Create and play your
own hoglets game. Discover how to relax a hedgehog while learning
ways to deal with stress and relax you. All this inside one
fantastic book!
National Geographic Primary Readers pair magnificent National
Geographic photographs with engaging text by skilled authors to
help your child learn to read. Developed by education experts, this
series of books for beginner readers is spread across four levels:
Early Reader, Becoming Fluent, Becoming Independent and Independent
Reader. A pair of eyes lurks just above the water's surface - is it
a crocodile or an alligator? Packed with beautiful and engaging
photos, kids will learn all about these two reptiles, and find out
what makes them different. This National Geographic Kids Level 3
Reader provides both accessible and gripping text to captivate the
scientists and explorers of tomorrow! Level 3: Becoming Independent
books are best suited for kids who are ready for complex sentences
and more challenging vocabulary, but still draw on occasional
support from adults. They are ideal for readers of Purple and Gold
book bands for guided reading. For another National Geographic
Level 3 Reader, try Manatees (9780008266691).
This book is packed with beautiful scenes to bring to life - simply
dip the brush in water and sweep it across the black and white
pages to fill the images with glorious colours. There's also a
handy fold-out back cover that prevents colours running onto the
page beneath.
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Orangutans
(Paperback)
Lyn A Sirota
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Orangutans swing through rain forest trees. Learn all about these
clever apes and their habitats in Orangutans.
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Blackflies
(Paperback)
Robert Munsch; Illustrated by Jay Odjick
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Froggy Plays Soccer
(Paperback)
Jonathan London; Illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz
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It's the day of the big game, and Froggy is ready. His soccer team is playing the Wild Things for the City Cup. All Froggy has to do is remember the rule: "Head it! Boot it! Knee it! Shoot it! BUT DON'T USE YOUR HANDS!" But Froggy's busy doing cartwheels and picking daisies. Uh oh, Froggy! Here comes the ball! Budding soccer players and Froggy's many fans will welcome Froggy's latest hilarious adventure.
Peek behind the curtain and find the Ballet Bunnies in this new
full-color chapter book series featuring the most darling dancers
you will ever meet! The Ballet Bunnies dance to the rescue! The
Ballet Bunnies live at Miss Luisa's School of Dance. The only kid
who knows about them is their new friend, Millie. They love helping
her learn ballet. Now Millie is ready to show off her new moves in
her very first performance. The bunnies can't wait! But Millie is a
little nervous to go on stage--she has butterflies in her stomach.
It's time for the Ballet Bunnies to lend a paw and help Millie
dance those butterflies away! Twirl and spin with the Ballet
Bunnies in Ballet Bunnies #1: The New Class!
How many teeth does a crocodile have? Which is the world's most
poisonous animal? How do orcas hunt? Come face to face with the
world's top predators on this unforgettable tour of nature's
deadliest and scariest hunters. Fast Facts is a new series of
high-interest, lower reading ability books aimed at fact-hungry
children who enjoy information books but may be less confident
readers or have difficulty with the usual quantity and level of
text aimed at their age group.
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Octopants
(Board book)
Suzy Senior; Illustrated by Claire Powell
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Filled with bite-size facts and amazing original illustrations, the
Small and Mighty range is the ultimate pocket-sized collectible
series for young readers who can't get enough of their favourite
topic. In The Small and Mighty Book of Oceans, readers will find a
wealth of facts, stats and profiles about the world's seas and
their inhabitants - including everything from whales, sharks,
jellyfish and crabs, to coral reefs, and even the strange creatures
lurking in the ocean's depths. Original vibrant illustrations and
tons of fun facts make this an essential purchase for fans of ocean
life in all its forms.
'This beautifully drawn book is a delightful launchpad for home
learning' - Sunday Times Told in gentle rhyming verse, this
beautiful non-fiction picture book follows the story of an oak tree
on a hilltop as it witnesses life changing around it over the
course of hundreds of years. From the time when hunters chased deer
through the woodland, to when trees were cleared for farmland, to
the smog and factories emerging during the industrial revolution.
One majestic oak has seen it all, and now we can too. Accompanying
pages at the end of the book include a timeline of events in world
history across the periods featured in the poem, the life cycle of
an oak tree, and prompts to help parents and children explore their
own local history. 10p from every book sold goes to support the
work of the National Forest.
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The Bat
(Paperback)
Elise Gravel
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R157
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Discovery Miles 1 450
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