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Antarctica - vast, cold and mysterious. This frozen continent is
full of incredible stories. Here you can discover incredible
wildlife, awe-inspiring landscapes and adventurous scientists and
explorers. Join author Karen Romano Young on a trip across
Antarctica, hanging out with people and animals and learning about
how this special place is changing, and what it means for our
planet. Hang out with some of the coolest creatures on earth above
and below the ice as you meet emperor penguins, killer whales and
elephant seals. Suit up for the cold and explore some of the
harshest landscapes on earth, following in the footsteps of brave
explorers. And learn about how scientists survive here today and
what they do all day - from studying climate change to
investigating ice cores almost a million years old to learn about
the history - and future - of our planet.
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The Pesky Fly
(Hardcover)
Vance Durrington; Illustrated by Melissa Bailey
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R622
Discovery Miles 6 220
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Rusty
(Hardcover)
Terry Sheppard
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R903
Discovery Miles 9 030
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Full-color book for children ages 10 and up. Details the life of
the gopher tortoise and how it is tied in with other animals. Also
discusses how the encroachment into the gopher tortoise's habitat
is affecting the environment and the tortoise.
Earthwise is full of practical ideas for nature crafts and seasonal
activities to encourage young children to be aware of their
environment. The activities are carefully written and beautifully
illustrated, and will encourage children to develop a respect for
nature, the earth and all living creatures. Children will learn
about their dependence on the earth's produce (by taking stalks of
wheat and turning them into bread-flour); how to create and not
just consume (by making their own gifts); how to make butter and
grow food (even in the city); and how to make outdoor playhouses
from natural materials. The book also contains seasonal suggestions
for making a more Earth-friendly home and classroom, and a
comprehensive list of resources and suppliers.
Narwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense
jellyfish. The two might not have a lot in common, but they do love
waffles, parties and adventures. Join Narwhal and Jelly as they
discover the whole wide ocean together in the hilarious seventh
book of this blockbuster graphic novel series! The perfect first
book for young 5 year-old, 6 year-old, 7 year old and 8 year-old
readers looking for funny, high interest books that are an
accessible read, where they'll discover the joys of friendship,
working together and the power of imagination. Featuring three
short stories and a super fun ocean fact page - and joke page too!
Help the rangers on the LEGO (R) City wildlife reserve look after
the safari animals! Little LEGO fans can bring the safari to life
as they push, pull and slide the tabs in this fun board book. Make
the LEGO (R) bricks move - feed the monkeys swinging in the tree,
guide a lost elephant to a new home and then slide the
scene-changing mechanism to discover all the animals on the
reserve! Helps creative minds to: - enhance motor skills - develop
hand-eye coordination - play as they read - be imaginative LEGO (R)
City. Safari Rescue is a great gift for toddlers with inquisitive
fingers and minds. Add to the collection and bring more of the LEGO
City to life with LEGO (R) City. Police Patrol, LEGO (R) City. Fire
Station and LEGO (R) City. Building Site.
Did you know that jellyfish have no brain, heart or blood? Or that
there's an animal called a sea potato? Come rain or shine there is
always something interesting to spot at the seaside! Grab this
handy nature guide and head to the beach to explore the wonders of
the seashore. Nature Guide Seashore is jam-packed with facts -
you'll learn that seaweed is used to make ice cream, and that grey
seals can eat 10kg of fish a day (that's about the weight of two
bowling balls!). From bright-beaked puffins and sunbathing seals to
slippery seaweed and limpets clinging to rocks, there are over 200
different animals, plants and other wildlife to discover in this
spotter's guide. Discover how to be a wildlife detective, what
animals you might find when you go rock pooling and tips on how to
look after our coastline. Includes easy to look up fact boxes, a
checklist to tick off everything you spot and activities such as
making sand art. What will you spot? Full of charming and life-like
illustrations by Kate McLelland, RSPB Nature Guide: Seashore is the
perfect contemporary spotter's guide for young wildlife watchers.
Published in collaboration with the RSPB, the largest wildlife
conservation charity in Europe. This is the fourth book in the RSPB
Nature Guide series, following Birds, Wildlife and Minibeasts.
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Jungle Homes
(Paperback)
Mariana Ruiz Johnson
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R175
R159
Discovery Miles 1 590
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A pop-up book of jungle habitats, bursting with character, humour and detail.
Vibrantly illustrated by Mariana Ruiz Johnson, this enchanting pop-up book takes a peek inside six different jungle habitats. Little ones will love lifting the flaps and opening the gatefolds to make each scene come to life. With short, accessible text and lots to spot on every page, these playful scenes are just the thing to help very young readers understand animal habitats and behaviour.
In School of the Woods, William J. Long aims to illustrate through
various animals that mothers seek to train their young as well as
encourage them to rely on their natural instincts. This fully
illustrated book will delight child and parent alike.
Why is the Brazilian rainforest vanishing so fast? And why is it
essential not only to the people and animals within it, but to the
whole world? Can anything be done to save it? This story, seen
through the eyes of a child called Remaema, describes how the
Yanomami tribe are battling against potential developers. Can a
solution be found that will protect the forest and allow the tribe
to continue living as they always have done, while benefiting from
limited development? This picture book offers an exciting
perspective on a controversial and topical subject.
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Pax, Journey Home
(Paperback)
Sara Pennypacker; Illustrated by Jon Klassen
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R220
R197
Discovery Miles 1 970
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From bestselling and award-winning author Sara Pennypacker comes
the long-awaited sequel to Pax; gorgeously crafted, utterly
compelling with stunning illustrations by award-winning author and
illustrator Jon Klassen. It's been a year since Peter and his pet
fox, Pax, have seen each other. Once inseparable, they now lead
very different lives. Pax must protect his litter of kits in a
dangerous world. Meanwhile Peter, orphaned after the war, has left
his adopted home and joined the Water Warriors, a group determined
to heal the land from the scars of the war. When one of Pax's kits
falls desperately ill, he turns to the one human he knows he can
trust. And no matter how hard Peter tries to harden his broken
heart, love keeps finding a way in. Now both boy and fox find
themselves on journeys toward home, healing - and each other. A
breathtaking novel about chosen families and the healing power of
love.
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