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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Natural history & pets > Animals
Heard about the fish that clean shark teeth? Or the frog that lives
with a tarantula? Welcome to the weird world of symbiosis - where
animals form incredible relationships. Macken Murphy introduces his
favourite symbiotic relationships in his first kids' non-fiction
book. Along the way he explains the cool science behind the
baffling behaviour of some animals - from friendly alliances to
pesky parasites. You'll even find out about symbiotic relationships
including YOU! (Hint - is your head ever itchy?) By the end of the
book you won't look at nature in the same way again!
Mammals come in a huge variety of shapes and sizes, from tiny bats
and mice to massive elephants and whales. This title introduces a
cross-section of southern African mammals - 58 animals illustrated
in full colour, along with easy text and visual clues as to the
animals' size, their tracks and what they eat.
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.
This first book of birds introduces children to commonly seen birds
of parks gardens and open areas of southern Africa. The lively
approach, presenting full-colour illustrations of 58 birds and
visual cues to each bird's size, the food it eats, its nest and the
footprint it leaves behind, will appeal to both pre-readers and
those just starting to read.
WINNER OF THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARDS 2022 An international
best-seller, translated into over 25 languages In this book you
will meet the animal inventors who have shared their super
inventing powers to make amazing things for humans. We have
invented ways of solving problems, making unbelievable materials,
ways of getting around and working out how to survive on our own
for millions of years. Often human scientists try and solve a
problem or invent a new tool and they realise that animals have
already invented it for them. Sometimes when a human inventor gets
stuck, they come to the animal kingdom to see if we can help them
out. In this book you will meet the creme de la creme of animal
innovators who have created or are in the process of inventing
things that people use every day. Meet the shark who invented a
pair of swimming shorts so fast, they were banned from the Olympic
games. And meet the snail who has invented a house that stays cool
inside even in the desert.
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.
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.
Why does the African Jacana have long toes? What colour is the Cape Parrot? Which bird feasts on wild figs? And where does the Diderick Cuckoo lay its eggs?
Children will find the answers to these questions - and lots more interesting facts - while enjoying hours of fun colouring in a selection of our most beautiful birds.
There are more than 40 to colour in, helping budding artists and young children learn something about each as they work through the title. In the middle of the title is a gallery of all the birds, but this time in colour, giving a clear guide as to which crayons or paints to use when colouring in the outlines on the other pages.
Following the success of My first book of Southern African Birds,
volume 2 introduces a further 58 fascinating birds found at the
seashore, rivers and lakes, in grasslands and forests, and also in
suburban gardens. Striking full-colour illustrations are
accompanied by brief descriptions in four languages, and there are
visual clues to diet, nest, footprint and each bird’s relative
size. This book will appeal to southern Africa's younger readers
and inspire an interest in birds and the natural world.
A book of love and friendship - the perfect gift for Paddington
Bear fans! This uplifting collection of inspiring - often hilarious
- quotes reveals the extraordinary impact that Paddington Bear has
on everyone he meets, and just how much they love him . . . even if
there are a few well-intended mishaps to take into account!
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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.
Read along and join Bluey's latest adventure! Based on an episode
of the wildy successful animated series, Bluey, as seen on Disney+
Join Bluey for a fun day at the beach! What will she discover along
the way? While Mum is off for a walk along the beach, Bluey
discovers a beautiful shell. When she runs to show Mum, she begins
a series of fantastic and laugh-out-loud encounters that will both
excite and test her in unexpected ways. Based on an episode of the
wildy successful animated series, Bluey, as seen on Disney+
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.
A fascinating glimpse into the magical world of minibeasts, from
the star creator of the LIFESIZE series - exclusive for World Book
Day! Celebrate WORLD BOOK DAY 2023 with Sophy Henn! This
interactive non-fiction adventure features LIFESIZE illustrations
of some of the smallest and largest creepy crawlies in the world
and invites children to think about how they compare with these
amazing creatures. This playful book is the perfect introduction to
animals for young children from picture book star, Sophy Henn.
Climb into the book for a truly wild adventure . . . Try the other
books in the series for more LIFESIZE fun! LIFESIZE (9781405289573)
LIFESIZE DINOSAURS (9781405293952) LIFESIZE BABY ANIMALS
(9781405299497)
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