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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Natural history & pets > Animals
_______________ 'Kalynn Bayron does more than re-write a fairy-tale
... She breaks it apart and rebuilds it into a wholly original and
captivating story where girls finally decide for themselves who
lives happily ever after' - Brigid Kemmerer 'Brings much-needed
inclusivity and contemporary flavor to the teen fantasy genre' -
Kirkus Reviews 'A delicious mix of intoxicating fantasy and coming
of age, steeped in Greek mythology and peppered with references to
the Jordan Peele films Get Out and Us' - Observer New Review
_______________ Ever since she can remember, Briseis has had power
over plants. Flowers bloom in her footsteps and leaves turn to face
her as though she were the sun. It's a power she and her adoptive
mothers have spent her whole life trying to hide. And then Briseis
inherits an old house from her birth mother and suddenly finds
herself with the space and privacy to test her powers for the first
time. But as Briseis starts to bring the house's rambling garden
back to life, she finds she has also inherited generations of
secrets. A hidden altar to a dark goddess, a lineage of witches
stretching back to ancient times, and a hidden garden overgrown
with the most deadly poisonous plants on earth. And Briseis's
long-departed ancestors aren't going to let her rest until she
accepts her place as the keeper of the terrible power that lies at
the heart of the Poison Garden. Cinderella Is Dead author Kalynn
Bayron brings a message of proud inclusivity to this empowering
fantasy about a young woman finding the strength to challenge
everything she has been told is true. Don't miss the sequel, This
Wicked Fate, where to save the people she loves, Briseis must
change the most dangerous of fates ahead of her ...
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Wolves
(Paperback)
Mari Schuh
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R273
R246
Discovery Miles 2 460
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With their eerie howls and fierce hunting skills, wolves are
fascinating creatures. These loyal pack animals are close relatives
to man's best friend, dogs. Learn more about these proud hunters.
This special book asks children a simple question: How Can We Be
Kind? The answer is: by learning from the animal kingdom! Animals
demonstrate kindness and empathy towards each other, and care and
compassion can be seen all throughout the natural world. This book
shows children the ways they can be kind just like animalsare to
each other, while at the same time teaching them about the magic
and the beauty of the natural world. They can learn to be welcoming
like capybaras, who let other animals sit on top of them while they
wallow in mud. Or perhaps they might want to be like dolphins, who
guide other species to their destinations. Or maybe they would like
to work together like ants and bees, share what they have like
jackdaws or stick up for their friends like zebras. With beautiful
illustrations from Darla Okada, this beautiful picture book will
enchant and entertain children time and time again. There are facts
at the back about how each animal lives with and looks after its
fellow creatures. This sweet and thoughtful book is both a
celebration of the animal world and a manifesto for being kind in
everyday life.
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A Hug
(Hardcover)
Nicola Manton; Illustrated by Magali Garcia
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R526
Discovery Miles 5 260
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Absurd Animals
(Paperback)
Robin Twiddy; Illustrated by Amy Li
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R184
R167
Discovery Miles 1 670
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Science is all about being super serious, right? Wrong! Science can
be sillier than you ever thought, especially when animals are
involved!
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Autumn
(Hardcover)
Gerda Muller
1
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R187
R170
Discovery Miles 1 700
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This is one of a series of four books without text, which lead the
young child through the seasons of the year. Full of fun, active
illustrations, this chunky board book shows the joys of playing in
leaves, collecting conkers, flying kites and making jam.
Did you know that there are 59 different kinds of eagles in the
world? Early readers will learn about many of these birds of prey
in this appealing nonfiction title. With vibrant photos, intriguing
facts, and simple, informative text, readers will be fascinated
from cover to cover!
There's a new baby joining the family. It's a cheetah cub! Learn
all about baby cheetahs, including what they eat, what they weigh,
how they're raised and how big they grow.
A tender, beautifully illustrated story that captures the true
heart of friendship. Mila, the seal, has found a special rock in
the middle of the sea. One day, after a funny accident, she meets
Charlie the seagull. The two become friends and together they share
precious time on the rock until Charlie has to leave with his
family. What will become of Mila and what will become of their
friendship?
Discover the oceans of the world in this delightfully silly sticker
book, illustrated by Mariana Ruiz Johnson. From bright coral reefs
to the deepest oceans, each spread is full of facts and animals,
with plenty of space for you to add your stickers. And you can be
as sensible or as silly as you like - why not make the sharks dance
or dress an octopus as a pirate? With over 300 stickers, this book
will keep young nature lovers busy for hours!
"Everything works in this book -- the informative yet humorous
writing, the not-too-scary illustrations, and a superb layout that
employs multisized text and bright color backgrounds to great
effect." --THE HORN BOOK
"SHAAAARRRKK!" That's probably the last word anyone wants to hear
while swimming in the warm blue sea. But most sharks aren't at all
what people expect. In fact, those who think all sharks are giant,
man-eating killers are in for a surprise. The compelling narrative,
colorful illustrations, and captivating facts in SURPRISING SHARKS
reveal that sharks come in all shapes and sizes -- and probably
should be more afraid of humans than we are of them.
Take a deep dive into the aquatic world to see sealife as you've
never seen it before. Ocean by ocean and sea by sea, readers will
discover all the amazing animals that inhabit this watery
landscape, from ferocious sharks and giant whales to multicoloured
tropical fish, long-legged squid and strange bioluminescent
creatures that glow eerily in the ocean depths. Beautiful
illustrations, dynamic photos and fact-packed text will reveal the
lives, habitats and behaviours of these incredible marine
creatures. Maps and diagrams will show where the animals live -
both horizontally across the oceans (including migration routes),
and vertically from the surface down to the seabed. It's an
underwater adventure in a book. Content includes: History of Ocean
Life Types of ocean creatures Marine habitats Ocean topography
Oceans at risk Ocean exploration Currents and gyres Ocean food
chains Ocean water Ocean winds and storms Seas vs Oceans Atlantic
Ocean Major Seas (Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, Baltic Sea, North
Sea) Arctic Ocean Indian ocean (plus Red Sea and Bay of Bengal)
Pacific Ocean Pacific Ocean - Depth Zones, including Mariana Trench
Southern Ocean About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an
imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet -
published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely
Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many
of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their
children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers
at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books
on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more.
We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help
kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every
day an adventure. Come explore!
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