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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Natural history & pets > Animals
**Starred Review in Publisher's Weekly** WINNER: Writer's Digest
Self-Published Award, Children's Picture Books FINALIST: NextGen
Indie Publishing Award, Juvenile Nonfiction. The oldest bird in the
world, documented with banding, is Wisdom, the Midway Albatross.
She was on Midway when the Japanese Tsunami hit and this is her
amazing story of survival of manmade and natural disasters for over
60 years. She has survived the dangers of living wild, plastic
pollution, longline fishing, lead poisoning, and the Japanese
earthquake. At 60, she's still laying eggs and hatching chicks.
It's a story of survival and hope amidst the difficulties of life.
In 2013, she hatched a new chick at the age of 62. The chick is
named Mana'olana, Hawaiian for Hope. Kitty Harvill's portraits make
this a biography in text and art.
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Yucky Worms
(Paperback)
Vivian French; Illustrated by Jessica Ahlberg
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R247
R96
Discovery Miles 960
Save R151 (61%)
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Worms ... they're yucky, aren't they? Not according to this
enjoyable new book which reveals just how amazing the wriggly
creatures really are! Worms - fun, fascinating and wriggly worms!
The humble earthworm plays a significant role in the environment,
as all farmers and gardeners know: it aerates the soil, composts
dead matter into rich humus in which seeds can germinate and plants
can grow. Children love them too - especially for their
wriggliness!
The bestselling I Wonder Why series has the answers to all the
questions you’ve ever wanted to ask about the natural world,
history, space, and more! Which bird flies underwater? Is the Red
Sea really red? How deep is the ocean? Learn the answers to these
questions and more in I Wonder Why: The Sea is Salty, a fascinating
question-and-answer book all about seas and oceans. Award-winning
children's author Anita Ganeri makes learning about the natural
world fun with her accessible and entertaining style, and
information is presented in bite-sized nuggets, making it ideal for
dipping in and out. Bright illustrations by Gareth Lucas bring the
seas and oceans to life, from sharks and dolphins to pirate ships
and underwater volcanoes. Dive in and discover strange underwater
creatures beyond your imagination, and fascinating facts about our
relationship with this watery world.
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.
See nature in a whole new light with this enchantingly illustrated
treasury of natural folklore and wild wisdom from around the world.
Did you know that people used to believe that rabbits' ears would
twitch in the direction of a thunderstorm? That lily of the valley
flowers were formed from fairies' drinking cups? And that taking
dandelions into the house would make you wet the bed? Traditional
nature folklore can help us understand how our ancestors interacted
with the world around them and allows us to view nature from a new
perspective. Stunningly delicate and magical illustrations capture
the magic and strangeness inherent in natural folklore, and
cultures from around the world are represented in this
comprehensive compendium. In this book, discover the lore of: An
array of different animals, birds and insects All types of flowers,
plants and trees The weather, sun, moon and stars Good and bad
omens, and lucky charms Lore of the Wild inspires appreciation of
different cultures, as well as an engagement with the beauty of the
natural environment, and is a treasure trove of superstitions,
ancient wisdom and enchanting folktales.
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Animal A-Z
(Hardcover)
Laura Sommer; Illustrated by Laura Sommer; Cover design or artwork by Tami Boyce
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R705
Discovery Miles 7 050
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From gangly giraffes to terrifying tarantulas, meet all the biggest
beasts the animal kingdom has to offer. Did you know a crab can
grow to the size of a car? Or that an angry elephant can charge at
a mighty speed of 40 km per hour? Packed with amazing facts and
covering everything from mammoth mammals and big birds to creepy
crawly giants, this essential guide brings the wonderful world of
the animal kingdom to life. Features include essential stats and
animal scales on every spread.
There's a new baby joining the colony. It's a penguin chick! Learn
all about baby penguins, including what they eat, what they weigh,
how they're raised and how big they grow.
Packed with fascinating scenes showing fish, turtles and other sea
creatures swimming among beautiful corals. Simply brush water over
the black and white designs to reveal an array of glorious colours.
Sniff! This photo-guessing game challenges kids to guess whose nose
appears in each image. The sniffling and snort-worthy answers may
be surprising!
From Nicola Davies and Emily Sutton, the multi award-winning team behind Tiny and Lots, comes a spellbinding collection of poems about the oceans of the world and their shores. With this book, children can swim alongside dolphins and flying fish, pore over rockpools and sail from pole to pole and back, learning about everything from phosphorescence and plankton to manta rays and puffins – all in the comfort of their bedroom. Emily Sutton's exquisite watercolours capture the breathless excitement of a child's first glimpse of the sea, the majesty of ancient trading ships and the sheer, staggering wonder of the humpback whale. The perfect companion to international bestsellers A First Book of Nature and A First Book of Animals, this book is sure to enthral and inspire readers of all ages.
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