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What the Macaw Saw
(Hardcover)
Charlotte Guillain; Illustrated by Sam Usher
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Told in gentle rhyming verse, this beautiful non-fiction picture
book follows the story of a flock of colourful macaws as they live
their lives in the Amazon rainforest. Through the voice of one of
the macaws, we hear about the bounty of the rainforest, as well as
the challenges they have faced - threatened by the destruction of
their home through machinery and forest fires to make room for vast
plantations. Still, there are some areas where the land is
protected and they can live a life of freedom among the trees...
perhaps in the future, humans will learn the true value of the
forest once again? Accompanying non-fiction pages at the end of the
book include information on on endangered macaws, the importance of
the rainforest, and the causes of deforestation, as well as what we
can do to help.
When a group of angry foreign birds demand that Maya and her
friends participate in their evil plots of revenge and destruction
against humans by exploiting their weaknesses, Maya and her friends
quickly realize that if they don't think of an alternative plan,
the entire world will be destroyed. Maya and her friends utilize
their lifelong experiences to come up with an alternative plan by
learning from human's strength and ingenuity. With that, they not
only convince foreign birds but also the entire animal kingdom to
participate in their new vision. Thus, together they not only save
their forest, but also the world. This is a hopeful and
inspirational tale of a group of birds and animals who- despite all
the odds against them- overcome their agony and sorrow. They not
only save their forest and habitat, but also assist humans in their
struggles to protect the environment and save the planet from more
destruction. This novel is a metaphor that discusses our past,
present and future in an easy to understand language as seen
through birds' perspective. If you enjoyed The Alchemist by Paulo
Coelho or Life of Pi by Yann Martel, you will certainly love this
book. If you cherished The Lion King or Finding Nemo, you will love
this book as well.
How could plastic-eating bacteria help reduce waste? Can a river be
given human rights? Could we generate all the power we need from
the sun and the wind? How do woolly sweaters help penguins in
peril? Would building a giant sunshade in space stop the world from
overheating? Find the answers to these questions and more in this
exciting book full of big, small and unexpected ways to save the
planet.
Discover a world of wonder on a farmyard walk, with this beautiful
picture book from the National Trust. Today we're on the farm.
Let's go! Past the gate where daisies grow . . . Look what I found!
A tuft of sheep's wool, soft as a woolly jumper. Set off on a
farmyard adventure to find natural treasure, from a fluffy chick
feather to a broken eggshell, then learn more about the found
object with irresistibly illustrated and informative nature notes.
Packed full of fascinating facts alongside a gentle rhyming
narrative and encouraging children to get outside and explore their
surroundings, this is a nature treasure hunt series for the whole
family to treasure! Other titles in the series include: Look What I
Found in the Woods and Look What I Found at the Seaside
Dive into a shark tank, marvel at a coral reef and visit the
penguin pool in this underwater-themed sticker book. There are over
240 reusable stickers of fish, turtles, seahorses and other sea
creatures, and a fold-out back cover to store stickers when not in
use.
A complete box-set for children to compose a puzzle, learn basic
counting skills thanks to the big poster with hidden animals to
find, and learn fun facts about jungle animals and dinosaurs. All
brought together with colourful and clear illustrations.
Discover the biggest creatures to have roamed the Earth, past and
present, from the outright biggest - such as the colossal blue
whale and the dinosaur Argentinosaurus - but also species that grew
to monstrous sizes compared to others of their kind, such as the
giant kangaroos of Australia, a beaver the size of a bear, and
Pelagornis, a giant bird with a wingspan almost as long as a bus!
You'll meet the giants of the forest, plains, rivers, sea and sky
through vibrantly illustrated scenes of them in their natural
habitats and compare the size of these humongous creatures to
humans. A gatefold spread unfolds to reveal a visual timeline
showing when they roamed the Earth.
From the author-illustrator of The Eye of the Whale (Tilbury House,
2013), this nonfiction picture book tells the story of Lawrence
Anthony and the deep bond he forged with the matriarch of the herd
he saved at his animal reserve in South Africa. When Lawrence died,
the matriarch led all the elephants from remote parts of the
reserve in a procession to his home, where they gathered to mourn
him. They returned on the same day at the same time for the next
two years -- because elephants remember. This moving story of
human-elephant mutual love and respect will inspire readers of all
ages.
Why is a flamingo pink? Can a parrot talk? Is a bald eagle really
bald? This follow-up to the hugely successful The Big Book of Bugs,
The Big Book of Beasts and The Big Book of the Blue answers these
questions and many more. It opens with introductory spreads
explaining how to recognize different bird's eggs, the bird family
tree, why different species of birds have different beaks and
feathers, and why some birds migrate and travel vast distances
every year. Subsequent spreads, illustrated with various habitats,
are dedicated to specific varieties of bird, including
hummingbirds, peacocks, flamingos, bald eagles, secretary birds,
albatrosses and red-crowned cranes. Some will teach children how to
spot different birds within a specific variety, for example how to
differentiate the American robin from the European robin. Others
explore bird habitats, for example showing how birds adapt to live
in cities. Finally, the book invites young bird spotters to protect
birds where they live and make their gardens bird friendly. This is
a big, beautiful book to look at again and again.
Lift the flaps to discover where different animals make their
homes, up high in trees, down deep under the ground, or under the
sea in a coral reef. Find out how animals in the freezing cold
Arctic keep themselves warm, and those in scorching deserts stay
cool. It's also surprising to learn how many animals live inside
your cosy home with you...
The perfect bed-time story for all those who hate the dark. Zhazha
the porcupine and Duoduo the bear cub live in the DARK MUSHROOM
FOREST. They are scared of the night. Awu the elephant arrives in
the forest. Awu loves to eat darkness.He sucks it right up his
trunk. 'It's yummier than bananas, crunchier than bamboo,' says
Awu.'And it's got my name on it.' But when there's no darkness left
lurking anywhere, everyone starts to yawn. Even the tigers lose
their roars and the Dark Mushroom Forest becomes an annoying,
yawning place. -A gorgeous picture book. The story and
illustrations perfectly match and are quirky and charming. Feels
like a classic! This book has SOUL! Sophie Anderson, The House with
Chicken Legs -"This is a lovely bedtime story, full of beautiful
images and reassuring thoughts, to send children happily off to
sleep." - Parents in Touch
Explore the animal kingdom like never before with the Animal Atlas
from Lonely Planet Kids. Unfold maps to reveal animals from every
continent and lift the flaps to see their unique environments and
habitats. Discover a world of animal facts, life-size photos and
creature features - from a bear's paw and a baby turtle to an
anteater's tongue and a goliath birdeater, the world's heaviest
spider. EEK! All drawn to scale so you can measure yourself against
them. You'll find animals living on freezing ice caps, high on
snowy mountain peaks, in parched deserts and down in the dark
depths of the ocean. They fly through the air, crawl among trees,
burrow into the earth, plunge through the seas, and prowl the
forests - and range from the tiniest of insects too small to see
without a magnifying glass to the blue whale, which is longer than
three buses! The book is divided into seven sections: North
America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania
& Antarctica - each with a map of the major environments as
well as illustrated and photographic depictions of some of the
animals living there. Are you ready for this round-the-world animal
adventure? 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!
'A fascinating welcome to the wonderful world of insects' -
LoveReading4Kids 'Fun, inspiring, and well researched.' - Kirkus
Reviews, starred review A beautifully illustrated tour of some of
the world's most fascinating insects, perfect for readers 8+. Did
you know that without insects, humankind could not survive? This
illustrated, fact-filled title explores the huge variety of
insects, with a focus on what makes an insect an insect, the
differences between the groups, and why insects are the most
important animal group on Earth. Broken down into sections
exploring each of the main types of insect, each section takes a
different, playfully visual approach to really capture the
character of the insects in the order being explored. As well as
including practical advice for observing insects safely, a section
at the back of the book describes ways to help insects and
encourage them into a garden no matter how small.
Learn how to squeak, roar and hoot like the animals do with this
bright, fun and silly book aimed at younger readers to engage them
in exploring sound! Hoot like an owl, howl like a wolf, and sing
like a whale. Everyone needs to get their message and feelings
across, animals included! Meet a collection of 12 animals from
around the world and discover the sounds they make, and why. The
book features a different creature on each spread, along with
dynamic type design and illustrations to help the kids mimic each
animal noise. The perfect book to read aloud one-to-one, or as a
fun activity to engage a group of young children and get them
stretching, hopping, wriggling and jumping!
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