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From the creators of the Caldecott Honor Book "Song of the Water
Boatman and Other Pond Poems "comes a celebration of ubiquitous
life forms among us. Newbery Honor-winning poet Joyce Sidman
presents another unusual blend of fine poetry and fascinating
science illustrated in exquisite hand-colored linocuts by Caldecott
Honor artist Beckie Prange.
Ubiquitous (yoo-bik-wi-tuhs): Something that is (or seems to be)
everywhere at the same time.
Why is the beetle, born 265 million years ago, still with us today?
(Because its wings mutated and hardened). How did the gecko survive
160 million years? (By becoming nocturnal and developing sticky toe
pads.) How did the shark and the crow and the tiny ant survive
millions and millions of years? When 99 percent of all life forms
on earth have become extinct, why do some survive? And survive not
just in one place, but in many places: in deserts, in ice, in lakes
and puddles, inside houses and forest and farmland? Just how do
they become ubiquitous?
Find out how a forest is made in this beautiful picture book
written by Waterstones award-winning Sally Nicholls and illustrated
by rising star Carolina Rabei. Who makes a forest? A wizard, a
giant, an emperor? Come on a walk with Grandpa to discover how a
forest is made, and see how a thousand tiny things can come
together to change the face of the earth... Poetically written by
award-winning Sally Nicholls and beautifully illustrated by
Carolina Rabei, this gorgeous book features a non-fiction section
about the different types of forests around the world, their
importance to our ecosystem and the impact of deforestation on our
planet.
A look back at the big events of the very strange year that was
2020 - from coronavirus to viral jokes and home-schooling fun. How
will you do in the Big Quiz of the Year? Were you watching out for
wacky weather? Have you written your Toy Show wishlist? Crammed
full of trivia, quizzes, games and fascinating facts, this year's
annual will also include an interview with super scientist Luke
O'Neill. This definitive bumper book of the year covers all the
unusual things that happened in 2020, as well as history, sport,
jokes, riddles and pages for you to fill in your own record of the
very strange year gone by. The Great Big Irish Annual 2021 will be
on the top of Christmas lists in every home!
This tale is about a kind and caring squirrel that is faced with
prejudice from her fellow woodland creatures. Despite their
unwillingness to accept her, Sybil still finds that she can help
those around her, as her heart-of-gold sees more than what is just
skin deep. This charming story focuses on the value of being a
unique individual who manages to cope with rejection and still show
love and concern for others. The tale will help children, who also
feel marginalised, to appreciate their individual worth, as the
story gently relates the values of dignity, equality and respect
for all.
Have you ever felt like staying in bed and skipping school? Chloe
is really, really....really tired and knows that feeling so hatches
a plan. Join Chloe as she tries to outfox her parents and then the
doctor. Can you guess what the diagnosis might be?
A wonderful learning book which has been designed to nurture engaged learning for children into learning new words and phrases used in their everyday life.
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