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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Natural history & pets > Animals
Get ready for a dinosaur adventure with Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol in
this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader! Someone is taking
eggs from Dino Land, and it's up to Skye, Chase, Marshall, and the
rest of the PAW Patrol to save the day. It's a good thing their new
puppy pal, Rex, is there to lend a helping paw. Boys and girls ages
4 to 6 who love the PAW Patrol will enjoy this Step 2 leveled
reader. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to
tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and
can sound out new words with help. Get on the case with
Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol! Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Skye, and the
rest of the puppy heroes are on a mission to save their friends and
protect the community of Adventure Bay using their paw-some
vehicles, tools, and teamwork.
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.
A touching tale of a grandmother and her granddaughter exploring
and cherishing the natural world. Words, the woods, and the world
illuminate this quest to save the most important pieces of our
language-by saving the very things they stand for. When Mimi finds
out her favorite words-simple words, like apricot, blackberry,
buttercup-are disappearing from the English language, she elects
her granddaughter Brook as their Keeper. And did you know? The only
way to save words is to know them. * With its focus on the power of
language and social change, The Keeper of Wild Words is ideal for
educators and librarians as well as young readers. * For any child
who longs to get outside and learn more about nature and the
environment * A loving portrait of the special relationship that
grandparents have with their grandchildren For children who love
such books as Outside Your Window: A First Book of Nature, And Then
It's Spring, and Finding Wild.
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).
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Blackflies
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Robert Munsch; Illustrated by Jay Odjick
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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.
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
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Elise Gravel
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Willbee the Bumblebee
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Craig Smith, Maureen Thomson; Illustrated by Katz Cowley
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From the bestselling author and illustrator behind the million-copy
The Wonky Donky book comes Willbee The Bumblebee, a catchy rhyme
with endearing illustrations that will leave you buzzing! "With his
new jersey on, he got back his hum, all his bits were warmed up...
even his bum!" Willbee the bumblebee is so embarrassed when he
realises that his stripy jumper has caught on a rose thorn and
completely unravelled, showing his bare bum! With help from Monica
the butterfly and Steve the spider, Willbee recovers his jumper and
is back to buzzing around the garden in no time. The viral internet
sensation of "The Scottish Granny" reading The Wonky Donkey story
to her grandchild has been viewed over 3 million times, and the
picture book, based on the popular song, has sold over 2 million
copies worldwide. The third book in the series, Grinny Granny
Donkey, will release in November 2020.
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