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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Natural history & pets > Animals
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.
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The Bat
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Elise Gravel
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Willbee the Bumblebee
(Paperback)
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.
A Delightful Christmas Tale Inspired by Milne's Classic Stories -
Perfect For Children Aged 3 And Up Christopher Robin has played
with all his toys and read all his books... so what else is there
left to do on a dark, wintry day in the Hundred Acre Wood? Make a
Christmas pudding of course! Eeyore, Owl, Rabbit, Kanga, Roo,
Tigger, Piglet and Pooh gather to help make an enormous pudding,
fit for a feast. But when little Roo goes missing, Eeyore is
inclined to blame the pudding ... Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends
are brought to life in this festive story with beautiful
illustrations - it's a perfect stocking filler. This picture book
edition of the Winnie-the-Pooh storybook, 'A Pudding for Christmas'
is a wonderful festive treat. Also look out for more
Winnie-the-Pooh stories: A Present from Pooh - ISBN 9780755501229 A
Song for Christmas - ISBN 9781405297486 A Tree for Christmas - ISBN
9781405286633 The Long Winter's Sleep - ISBN 9781405294591 The
Great Heffalump Hunt - ISBN 9781405278300
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.
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Sharks!
(Paperback)
Ginjer L. Clarke; Illustrated by Steven James Petruccio
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The very youngest readers can learn all about sharks-the fiercest of the fish family-in this informative Level 1. The simple, clear text and striking pictures makes this a perfect first introduction to these amazing creatures.
Perfect for any budding wildlife explorers, this backpack
encourages children to get outside and discover nature at
night-time! Children will be able to light the way with their own
LED torch - ideal for spotting any nocturnal creatures. And it's
not only animals that come out when it's dark - readers can also
learn to navigate the night sky with a handy fold-out constellation
guide, as well as their own glow-in-the-dark star stickers. The
explorer's guidebook is packed with fun activities and useful
information about how to identify creatures whilst out and about,
whether in a garden or adventuring further afield on a night-time
nature walk.This complete kit is the perfect introduction to nature
once the sun has gone down, for children aged 6+!
Nature doesn't always play nice, and Things That Make You Go Yuck!:
Crooked Critters showcases some of the worst offenders in the plant
and animal kingdoms. You'll meet trespassing toads, insects in
disguise, brood-borrowing cuckoos, and many more. It's a rogue's
gallery of some of nature's roughest, meanest species. Whether it's
nature's slimiest organisms or the weirdest mutations, Things That
Make You Go Yuck! celebrates survival of the fittest, grossest,
craziest, and creepiest things in nature, proving once and for all
that life in the wild is anything but ordinary. Ages 9-12
A charming story collection from Michael Morpurgo and illustrated
by Guy Parker-Rees - full of friendship and adventure, and perfect
to read together Full of friendship and adventure, these three
uplifting stories capture the wonder, muck and magic of a city
child's week on the farm. Join in the daring rescue of a lost lamb,
meet a boy who saves a family of swallows, and discover how Barney
the horse forever changes the life of the girl who looks after him.
From Michael Morpurgo, co-founder of the charity Farms for City
Children, and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees, this charming story
collection for young readers celebrates the countryside and the way
its landscape and animals can leave an impression on a child's
heart forever.
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Tigers
(Hardcover)
James Maclaine; Illustrated by John Francis
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How do tigers choose their territories? How do they greet each
other? Why do they fight? What can people do to protect tigers in
the wild? This book has the answers, and more, with incredible
photographs, clear illustrations, step-by-step text and links to
fascinating websites.
Follow the evolution of plants and animals, from the first living
things 6 billion years ago to the animals living in the world
today. Darwin's Tree of Life shows how the incredible diversity of
life on earth came to be. This beautifully illustrated book starts
from the dawn of life and shows the order in which plants and
animals evolved, the different branches of 'The Tree of Life', and
how plants and animals have changed over time in many amazingly
different ways. Find out: * why crabs run sideway * which fish was
the first to walk on land * why birds are similar to dinosaurs *
why human brains are located in the head and not in our feet. which
creatures can survive 30 years without eating * which mammal has
the strongest bite of any predator * why hedgehogs have spines
Stunningly illustrated by illustrator and print maker, Margaux
Carpentier, children will enjoy finding out about a whole world of
wonderful animals on our amazing planet Earth. The author, Michael
Bright, has worked as an executive producer with the BBC's
world-renowned Natural History Unit, based in Bristol, and with its
Science Unit in London. He is author of over a hundred books on
wildlife, science, travel, and conservation, including many for
children. His bestseller Africa: Eye to Eye with the Unknown
accompanied the popular television series presented by Sir David
Attenborough. He is the recipient of many international radio and
television awards, including the prestigious Prix Italia. He is a
graduate of the University of London and a corporate biologist and
member of the Royal Society of Biology. This book is perfect for
the study of evolution, adaptation and inheritance in KS2 and KS2
science and covers topics such as classification, habitats and
conservation.
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