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People don't sleep standing up. But cows do! Why? You have
questions, and this book has the answers. Find out all about cows
and why they don't need to lie down to catch some Zzzzzs.
Flitter and flutter! It's a pretty butterfly! Young readers will
get the fast facts on these colourful insects, including butterfly
body parts, habitats, life cycles and why they are important to the
environment. Along the way, they will also uncover surprising and
fascinating facts! Simple text, close-up photos and a fun activity
make this a perfect introduction to the beautiful world of
butterflies.
TV scientist Ben Garrod presents the biggest extinction events
ever, told from the point of view of evolution's superstars, the
most incredible animals ever to swim, stalk, slither or walk our
planet. Whether you're 9 or 90, his unique exploration of the most
destructive, yet most creative, force in nature makes top level
science fun. Can we make the Hainan gibbon a super-survivor? It's
one of our closest living relatives and among the most endangered
animals on our planet. Can we change our role in the story of life,
from being super-careless to being super-savers and do what we can
to help our most interesting, incredible and important species from
going extinct? The future depends on us. Collect all eight books
about animals we have lost in mass extinctions caused by asteroids
or mega-volcanoes, clashing continents and climate change. * Past
brought to full-colour life by palaeoartist Gabriel Ugueto * Ask an
Expert contributions from leading scientists * Glossary and
pronunciation guide
Basher Science: Human Body, A Book with Guts! Created &
illustrated by Simon Basher, written by Dan GreenFrom the
best-selling team that brought you The Periodic Table, Physics,
Biology, and Astronomy comes a topic that's close to our
hearts-literally! Meet the characters and processes that that keep
the human body chugging along. From the basic building blocks like
Cell, DNA, and Protein, to Bones, Muscles, and all of the
fun-loving Organs, readers will cozy up with the guys on the
inside. Trust us-Liver has never looked better!
This visually astonishing story takes children on a journey into
and through the brain. Simple but beautifully illustrated metaphors
explain the different jobs that our brains do, and how they use
brain cells to accomplish them. From the senses to sleep, memories
to making decisions, this book brings the wonder of brains and
brain science to life.
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