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Cool Cars
(Paperback)
Tony Mitton, Ant Parker
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R171
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Discovery Miles 1 480
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Cruise down the street with some wacky animal drivers in this
cheerful picture book all about cars. Lively wordplay, vibrant art,
plus a visual dictionary, make this title a must have for
bookshelves everywhere. Available for the first time in paperback,
this book is filled with lively rhyming text by the award-winning
poet Tony Mitton that perfectly complements Ant Parker's bold,
bright illustrations. A picture dictionary identifying car parts
builds vocabulary and makes learning about cars exciting and
fun.
Discover all sorts of airborne vehicles in this fun pop-up
introduction to colours! With sturdy pop-ups, playful illustrations
and simple text, young children will love exploring this book as
all their favourite vehicles in the air come to life. Each spread
features a central pop-up together with a new colour for your child
to learn, making it a truly interactive, educational experience.
Learn the colours of the rainbow as you soar through the sky in
your favourite airborne vehicles! This Pop-Up book: Teaches first
colours Encourages imaginative play Recommended for children aged
18m+ Illustrated by Matt Hunt Also available in the Pop-up Vehicles
series: Pop-Up Vehicles: Let's Drive! (A Book of Numbers) Coming
soon: Pop-Up Vehicles: Let's Sail! (A Book of Opposites) Pop-Up
Vehicles: Let's Dig! (A Book of First Words)
Tons of trucks
before our eyes
In every color,
shape and size
Preschoolers meet many different, useful vehicles and the
adorable animals who drive them in this playfully rhythmic tour of
trucks. Presented in the same successful format of Matthew Van
Fleet's "Tails, " bright colors, touchable textures, shiny metallic
paper, and moving parts are a feast for little ones' eyes and
fingers. Like the sweet animal characters who drive them, kids are
sure to shout "We love "all "trucks "
Explore an underwater world with Rabbit, Bird, and Mouse in this
marine adventure all about submarines. Zippy wordplay, zappy art,
plus a visual dictionary, make this title a must have for
bookshelves everywhere. Available for the first time in paperback,
this book is filled with lively rhyming text by the award-winning
poet Tony Mitton that perfectly complements Ant Parker's bold,
bright illustrations. A picture dictionary identifying submarine
parts builds vocabulary and makes learning about subs engaging and
fun.
Peep inside a rocket to see the fuel going in, then help launch it
into space. Ingenious flaps show how parts drop away from the
rocket as the fuel is used up, and how it clicks into the docking
position when it reaches the International Space Station. Curious
young children can open flaps to peep right inside the capsule,
Mission Control and the ISS to find out how everything works, and
then open a parachute to help the astronauts return to Earth.
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Spot's Train
(Board book)
Eric Hill; Illustrated by Eric Hill
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R261
R232
Discovery Miles 2 320
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Go on an airplane ride. It weighs as much as 100 elephants, but it
can fly for hours. How does a jet do that? From the engine that
provides the power and wings that lift the plane off the ground to
the cockpit controls and passenger cabin, see how these modern
marvels work and what makes them stay in the air.
Long journeys can be dull, but with On the Train Activity Book, the
time will roll on by! This fun and engaging fill-in book for
readers aged 6+ is packed with a variety of interesting activities,
including puzzles, mazes, quizzes, dot-to-dots and drawing tasks.
Fully integrated text and illustrations mean that each spread is
bright, vibrant, and begging to be completed. As readers work
through the activities, they'll learn some interesting train facts
along the way. How fast do Japanese bullet trains go? Where in the
world does The Ghan train operate? And what's a funicular railway?
Brimming with creative activities and entertaining games, On the
Train Activity Book will compliment any train journey.
Thomas is taking the judge to the train show, but things keep
slowing him down First a cow, then a dog, then a town. and a log
Will Thomas get to go fast--at last? Can he get the judge to the
train show in time? "Go, train, go "
This informative title examines how transportation contributes to
climate change, how improving transportation could help slow the
crisis, and the current challenges scientists face. This book also
includes a table of contents, an infographic, informative sidebars,
a "That's Amazing" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary,
additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at
the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and
interest levels of grades 4-7.
All the color and action of liners, tankers, tugs, barges, ferryboats, and fireboats in a harbor are presented in this exciting visual adventure. "Harbor is a picture book, and a great one at that. Every library will want it."--School Library Journal
Uncover the mysteries of transport in this funny technology series
for readers aged 9 and up Why do your ears pop when you're flying?
Are crash test dummies dumb? And just WHAT is a crumple zone? Find
out the answers to these questions and much more in this book! With
an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young
readers into the fascinating world of technology. Each spread opens
with a simple, quirky question, opening up an exploration of
technology and busting some popular myths along the way. The lively
lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making
technology fun and accessible for every young reader.
Zoom! Who needs four wheels when two wheels can be so much fun!
While street motorcycles zoom around cities, dirt bikes fly over
jumps and twist around dirt trails. Young readers will find out
about the types of motorcycles, their main parts, and why these
vehicles are so popular.
In these one-of-a-kind picture books, every page is bursting with
life - and tons to discover! Children as young as age 2 have a
blast pointing out recognisable things - a blue tricycle, a hungry
dog, a piggyback ride - while older kids can follow the star
characters from page to page, telling their stories along the way.
How? Wimmelbooks are virtually instruction-free, inviting kids to
make their own way through the busy Wimmelworld they encounter, and
to craft their own stories. First, you're introduced to a unique
cast of characters who are hidden in plain sight on the pages that
follow. As you seek them out, each character's storyline unfolds,
but it's up to kids to interpret the scenes and create stories they
think fit. It's hours upon hours of fun - and an effortless
introduction to literacy to boot. My Big Wimmelbook - At the
Airport takes kids on a ride through the sky as they go through
check-in, security, boarding, and, of course, getting airborne -
with plenty of interesting things happening along the way. Pilots,
passengers, and more are all a part of this busy cast of characters
going about their day at Wimmeltown Airport. Welcome aboard!
Zoom! Who needs four wheels when two wheels can be so much fun!
While street motorcycles zoom around cities, dirt bikes fly over
jumps and twist around mud tracks. Young readers will find out
about the types of motorcycles, their main parts and why these
vehicles are so popular.
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Bulldozers
(Paperback)
Aaron Frisch
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R263
R243
Discovery Miles 2 430
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Seedlings offers irresistible introductions to exotic animals and
familiar construction vehicles, using a friendly voice and
educational text crafted for the youngest of readers. Dynamic
photos depict the bodies, behaviors, and habitats of animals and
the parts, operation, and roles of machines.
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