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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Natural history & pets > Animals
When the world of science is viewed at its extremes it is easier to
study and understand and it is also much more awesome! Inside
Magnificent Habitats find out about all of Earth's biomes, and how
life on Earth is adapted to live in these rich and varied
environments, such as the deep ocean, boreal forests and vast
deserts. Uncover how plants and animals are adapted to survive
droughts, extreme rainfall, freezing temperatures and scorching
heat, and how landscapes change with the seasons, or due to
changing conditions, such as wind, tide or volcanic eruptions .
This series looks at extreme qualities and experiences, and how
things have evolved and adapted to reach their extreme state and
how we can identify scientific information from this. Presented in
a highly graphic and accessible way, Extreme Science will appeal to
visual learners and reluctant readers. Aimed at children aged 9 and
up. Extreme Science is a series of six book: Powerful Forces
Awesome Matter and Materials Spectacular Light and Sound Phenomenal
Plants Magnificent Habitats Incredible Living Things
From the creators of the critically acclaimed The Night Gardener
and Ocean Meets Sky comes a whimsical and elegantly illustrated
picture book about community, art, the importance of giving back -
and the wonder that fell from the sky. THE GUARDIAN "[...] gorgeous
illustration [...] intricate monochrome [...] acid-bright touches
of colour [...] will prompt lively discussion." It fell from the
sky on a Thursday. None of the insects know where it came from, or
what it is. Some say it's an egg. Others, a gumdrop. But whatever
it is, it fell near Spider's house, so he's convinced it belongs to
him. Spider builds a wonderous display so that insects from far and
wide can come to look at the marvel. Spider has their best
interests at heart. So what if he has to charge a small fee? So
what if the lines are long? But as Spider raises the prices,
insects stop showing up, much to Spider's bemusement. And then, all
of a sudden, an unexpected disaster hits and the marvel disappears!
This charming story is accompanied by characterful illustrations,
and also teaches children important life lessons about greed and
the importance of sharing.
Die nuutste Ontdektitel, Ontdek die oseaan, bied 'n omvattende blik
op dit wat onder ons planeet se waters lź. Hierdie boek gee
nuuskierige agies 'n kans om in detail alles rondom die oseaan te
leer, met ongelooflike foto's wat daarmee gepaardgaan. Die inhoud
dek onder andere oseane van die verlede en vandag, golwe en die
weer, sand en modder, seebeddings, rotse onder en bo water, lewe
op koraal, roofdiere, aanval en verdediging, beweging, die bodem,
duikbote, visvang en oseaanprodukte, olie en gas, en veel meer. Die
boek sluit af met 'n Het jy geweet?afdeling, wźreldoseane, plekke om
te besoek en 'n woordelys. Dit is geskik vir skoolprojekte en om tuis te
geniet!
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+.
From the authors behind The Stick Book and many other outdoor
adventure favourites, this interactive one-of-a-kind creative
scrapbook offers children an outlet for creativity inspired by the
wild world. This truly unique book contains prompts for all kinds
of creative activity based around the natural world around us, from
drawing to writing to mixed-media collage. Readers will be
encouraged to draw on their creativity, to express themselves
without fear of being judged, and to make their book really WILD!
They will need scissors, pens, paints, tape, glue and a magnifying
glass, plus lots of wild materials and their wildest creativity, as
this book becomes filled with keepsakes from their own outdoor
adventures. From finding the faces hidden in pictures of trees, to
collecting ingredients for a spell to keep nature safe, to sticking
the feathers back onto a mythical bird, these prompts and
activities will provide hours and hours of entertainment as they
take children on flights of fantasy through the natural world.
Readers can colour outside the lines, do the activities in any
order and go at their own pace. The mixture of art, creative
writing, collecting, games, wildlife-watching and imaginative
prompts will appeal to kids with all kinds of interests, and there
are no rules!
In this uplifting picture book about spring, follow two children
and their father through their backyard as they discover all the
different ways nature wakes up from its long winter sleep. Spot the
busy creatures and plants as the tale unfolds, then learn about how
each responds to the increasing daylight and warmth that usher in
the season. Co-authors Sean Taylor (picture book author) and Alex
Morss (ecologist, journalist, and educator) offer an inviting
introduction to the science behind spring. The yard is bright,
birds are singing, the bees are buzzing and there are tadpoles in
the pond! What is all the commotion about? In each colourful scene,
the family discovers a different sign of spring - a bird collecting
twigs for its nest, a fox snuggling her cubs, a caterpillar
feasting on leaves... After the story, annotated illustrations
explain the spring behaviours of various plants and animals.
Inspire an appreciation for the natural world in this joyous
exploration of spring.
100 PIECE PUZZLE: The huge 100-piece colourful jigsaw puzzle
follows after the hugely successful Who Did This Poo? series. FUN
FOR AGES 4+COLOURFUL DESIGN: This huge floor puzzle is just under
3ft wide when fully made. Kids will love the colourful animal and
poo illustrations as they piece together this jigsaw puzzle.
EDUCATIONAL: Learn as you create the jigsaw puzzle as the booklet
within contains information on all 25 animals and their poo! GIFTS:
Best gifts for little ones - what kid doesn't love poo! Plenty of
fun to be had while identifying animals and their poo. BESTSELLING
SERIES: Poo Bingo and Who Did this Poo? A Matching and Memory Game
There are so many different kinds of poo out there. Did you know
that wombats poo in cubes? And that penguins poo in squirts that
are different colours depending on what they've eaten? Find out all
you ever wanted to know about animal poo while building this
colourful floor puzzle.
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.
Set over a 24-hour period, meet busy honey bees, transforming
caterpillars, and an army of leafcutter ants in this book about the
coolest insects on Earth. Following the lives of bugs as they fly,
hunt, hide, and scuttle their way through their day. Bug expert Dr.
Jessica L. Ware introduces characters in the style of a nature
documentary, with a sprinkling of simple science explanations
perfect for future zoologists.
Steve Backshall embarks on his most daring adventure yet. He has
just six months to travel to six continents and find 60 of the
deadliest creatures on the planet for the 26-part Children's BBC
series of the same name. From lethal beauties to killer beasts,
from the unseen to the unexpected, the one thing these creatures
have in common is that they are all deadly to other animals.
Steve's encounters range from famous killers such as the Black
Mamba and the North American Grizzly Bear to less well known but no
less deadly animals. He introduces the surreal Pink River Dolphin
of Amazonia and captures Australia's elusive Ghost Bat for a closer
look. Learn about the ingenious techniques and extraordinary
weapons that some of our most dangerous animals are armed with.
Including the renowned, the unexpected and the downright bizarre,
this companion book to Steve Backshall's high adrenaline tour of
the world's most deadly is not to be missed.
Evolution as you've never seen it before! An incredible pick-your-own-path adventure through the story of life on Earth.
Think of an animal, any animal at all. It could be a shark, a squid, a snail, or even a human like you! Every single animal has a secret history. A death-defying adventure that has happened across millions of years, called evolution.
On every page, you will discover a new animal with its own exciting story to tell. It's up to YOU to make the decisions that will lead to their next evolutionary step. Can you survive to the present-day or will you face extinction along the way? Will you grow a backbone, take to the skies, or dive deeper for your dinner? For the first time ever, the journey is in your hands . . .
This unique book features ferociously funny and brilliantly accessible science from zoologist, author and TV presenter Jules Howard. Meet chimpanzees and chickens, Tyrannosaurus rexes and tigers, with over 50 different animal endings to discover.
The perfect introduction to the awe-inspiring story of life on Earth.
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The Last Bear
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Hannah Gold; Illustrated by Levi Pinfold
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Imagine making friends with a polar bear... The Last Bear is
perfect for readers of 8+, beautifully illustrated throughout by
Levi Pinfold - winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal and illustrator
of Harry Potter 20th anniversary edition covers. WINNER OF THE 2022
BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD WINNER OF THE 2022 WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S
BOOK PRIZE SHORTLISTED FOR CHILDREN'S FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR AT
THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS 2022 SHORTLISTED FOR THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS
2022 "This is an important first novel, important for us, for polar
bears, for the planet. It is deeply moving, beautifully told, quite
unforgettable." Michael Morpurgo. There are no polar bears left on
Bear Island. At least, that's what April's father tells her when
his scientific research takes them to this remote Arctic outpost
for six months. But one endless summer night, April meets one. He
is starving, lonely and a long way from home. Determined to save
him, April begins the most important journey of her life... This
moving story will win the hearts of children the world over and
show them that no one is too young or insignificant to make a
difference. The Last Bear is a celebration of the love between a
child and an animal, a battle cry for our world and an irresistible
adventure with a heart as big as a bear's. 'A dazzling debut . . .
A magical, confidently told story - with beautiful illustrations by
Levi Pinfold . . . I predict a roaring success' The Times
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