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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Natural history & pets > Animals
Explore the extraordinary world of elephants with explorer and scientist Tim
Flannery and his daughter, Emma, as they shine the spotlight on one of the
world's most beloved and surprising creatures!
There's so much more to elephants than their enormous size! Have you heard about
their excellent memory or their adorable sense of humor? Did you know that they
actually walk on their tippy toes? And wait till you see who their cousins are – you're in
for a surprise!
Elephants can live until the age of 70 and are Earth's most intelligent giants, with
incredible communication and relationship-building abilities. Come along on an exciting
expedition with the world-renowned scientist and explorer Tim Flannery and his
daughter Emma as they spotlight these wonderful creatures, their closest relatives (the
woolly mammoth!), and discover what humans can do to protect this beloved species.
This gorgeous large format picture book comes with lush, full-color illustrations from
renowned illustrator Katie Melrose, cherry-red foil and tactile grain lamination on the
cover – making it the perfect gift for animal lovers and elephantophiles alike!
Discover more fascinating creatures in Tim Flannery's other picture books:
Sensational Sharks
Extraordinary Elephants
Jiggliest Jellyfish
Spectacular Snakes
From the Look Closer series, this richly illustrated concertina
book takes you on a journey through the deep dark waters, all the
way down to the seabed, before floating back up to the surface. A
follow-up to The Street Beneath My Feet, The Skies Above My Eyes
and The World Around Me, this visually stunning book ventures to
the very bottom of the sea on a journey of discovery. Through the
waves and into the deep, you'll spot all kinds of weird and
wonderful marine creatures, explore the seabed and discover the
impact humans have had on the underwater world. As you dive below
the surface, past sea otters playing in fields of giant kelp, you
will see sea lions and shoals of mackerel playing in the shallows,
before passing orcas hunting in pods in the deeper water. As well
as animals, discover the technology which is used under the sea,
from scuba breathing apparatus to oil pipelines and deep sea
submarines. As you reach the very bottom of the sea, the 'twilight
zone' where very little light can filter through, you will meet the
mysterious creatures of the deep such as Lanternfish and the
luminous swell shark. This book is part of the Look Closer series,
a set of concertina books which help teach us about the mysteries
which can be found in the world around us.
Read along in this picture book and join Bluey's latest adventure!
Based on the on the wildly successful animated series, Bluey, as
seen on Disney+ Join Bluey and Bingo as they try to answer the
question: can grannies dance? This picture book retells one of the
funniest Bluey episodes: "Grannies!" Once again, everyone's
favorite Blue Heelers Bingo and Bluey use their limitless energy to
explore their world in unpredictable and hilarious ways.
Meet sparring snow leopards, sprinting cheetahs, and slumbering
jaguars in this book about the biggest cats on Earth. Follow pumas
and cheetahs as they roar, hunt, fight, and play their way through
the day. Wildlife expert Tyus D. Williams cleverly weaves the story
in the style of a nature documentary, including gentle science
explanations perfect for future zoologists.
Smart Cards are books for smart kids who want to know even more.
Each book, crammed with facts, features and fun, comes with its own
Smart Card - a cool, sculpted CD which will work with nearly all
PCs and Macs to provide tons of extra information, games and
entertainment. Ages 7+.
Can you guess what Christmas gifts Santa has brought for the animals? Pull the tabs to help unwrap the presents! Santa’s been busier than ever and has loaded his sleigh with presents for all the animals. Reveal the perfect gifts he’s brought with a pull-tab on every page – cosy socks for the spider, snug pyjamas for the crocodile, a speedy sled for the penguin and a charming hat for the ladybird! Did he forget anyone? This festive board book includes easy-to-use sliders perfect for little hands to reveal the surprises on every page. Look out for Hector Dexet’s other clever novelty books Who Ate the Little Bug? and Little Seed.
In this cozy bedtime story, follow a child and his grandma through
a winter landscape to explore how the Earth goes to sleep for
winter. Spot the sleeping animals as the tale unfolds, then learn
about their hibernation habits from the information pages at the
end. Co-authors Sean Taylor (picture book author) and Alex Morss
(ecologist, journalist, and educator) offer a gentle introduction
to the concept of hibernation. In the frosty, quiet forest, the
snow blankets the ground and the trees have shed their leaves.
Where have all the animals gone? Are they asleep too? In each
cutaway scene, see what the child cannot - that underground below
his feet are dens with sleeping creatures, and within the hollow
trunks of trees, animals are nesting. After the story, annotated
illustrations explain the hibernation facts for each animal and
what they will do when they wake up for spring. Cozy up as you
expand your and your child's knowledge of the natural world.
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Axolotls
(Paperback)
Jaclyn Jaycox
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R202
R188
Discovery Miles 1 880
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With nothing but your instincts and your trusty Survival Spinner,
do you have what it takes to make it out of the jungle alive? Find
out in this latest adventure in the thrilling game-in-a-book
series, Spin to Survive: Deadly Jungle! Grandma Beatriz has given
you an important mission: discover the fabled Lost City of the
Jaguar God so it can be protected and preserved for the future. But
lost and alone in the Amazon Rainforest, survival must be your top
priority. Play your way through the deadly dangers of the Amazon in
a fight for your life, facing off against treacherous river rapids,
prowling jaguars, dastardly treasure-hunters and a whole host of
hazards that dwell deep in the jungle. How does it work? Read the
story and decide what course to take. Place your Survival Spinner
(included with this book!) on the circle, then SPIN TO SURVIVE!
Follow the directions to the next stage of your adventure... or
your grisly demise! The exciting story is accompanied by expert
survival tips and real-life accounts of people who survived in the
wild, against the odds. Learn how to fashion a raft out of balsa
wood, identify which fruits are edible and which are poison,and the
traditional wisdom of the Indigenous peoples of the Amazon. From
bestselling author Emily Hawkins and with spectacular artwork by R.
Fresson, children aged 7+ will love playing through this unique
choose-your-own-adventure book again and again. Filled with
fascinating non-fiction content and with all manner of outcomes
awaiting you, Spin to Survive: Deadly Jungle is both a gorgeous
reference book and an endlessly replayable adventure.
Unearth the secrets of our natural world with The Lore of the Land,
a richly illustrated compendium of folklore and wisdom from the
land, skies and seas. From thundering rivers to shady groves,
flickering marshes to lightless caves, and from snow-capped
mountains to the depths of the ocean, discover the folklore of
Earth's wildest places. Stories and spirits abound in these land-
and seascapes, where traditional wisdom and mysterious magics have
intertwined over centuries. Each of the six chapters covers a
different natural landscape, revealing the worldwide folklore
surrounding Woodlands, Seas & Oceans, Wetlands, Mountains,
Rivers & Streams and Hills & Caves. Beginning with tales
from cultures spanning the globe, each chapter then dives into the
legends of how these places were formed, their place in the human
imagination and their natural and otherworldly denizens. Learn how
the forests hold up the sky in Maori tradition; how in Ireland,
seaweed was once thought to predict the weather; and that the
ancient Greeks believed Mount Etna housed the fiery forge of the
gods. All this and more is accompanied by beautiful artwork based
on real folklore, uncovering the secrets of our natural world as
never before. A treasury of fascinating tales and ancient wisdom,
The Lore of the Land is sure to fire the imaginations of young
nature-lovers, and delight anyone who has ever wondered whether
there is more to our natural world than meets the eye. Also in the
series: The Lore of the Wild: Folklore and Wisdom from Nature
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Animals Underground
(Paperback)
Daniel Moignot; Claude Delafosse; Translated by Sarah Gibson
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R224
R203
Discovery Miles 2 030
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It's so dark underground, you can't see the animals who live down
there - but with the help of your 'magic' torch, you'll get to
explore their hidden homes. Run with the rabbit into its burrow.
Follow the mole through its tunnels. Swim with the beaver to its
lodge. Swoop with the kingfisher into its riverbank nest. You'll
even discover how the extraordinary cockchafer is born and grows up
entirely underground. This title is part of the My First Discovery
paperback series - a unique collection of beautifully illustrated
information books for children aged 4 to 7, with simple language to
aid learning and realistic artwork to inspire young minds. This
edition contains a paper torch at the back of the book, revealing
hidden secrets on the 4 darkened transparent pages and making the
story come alive - one detail at a time. With free access to a
brand new audio app, children can listen and read along at their
own pace, page by page.
A colourful and comical tour through the animal kingdom from
award-winning author Mike Barfield and quirky cartoonist and
illustrator Paula Bossio. Featuring key habitats, including seas,
forests, deserts and grasslands, this book uncovers the
little-known but amazing adaptations, bonkers behaviour and cunning
natural skills of the world's most interesting animals. Each story
is told from the animal's own perspective. Covering creatures from
all over the world, readers will meet flying snakes in the
rainforest, vampire squid in the ocean and meerkats in the desert.
This hilarious guide, full of fascinating facts, will entrance
animal lovers everywhere, and reveal the wild lives of animals like
no other.
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