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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Natural history & pets > General

Gems for Kids - A Junior Scientist's Guide to Mineral Crystals and Other Natural Treasures (Paperback): Lee Hall, Ashley... Gems for Kids - A Junior Scientist's Guide to Mineral Crystals and Other Natural Treasures (Paperback)
Lee Hall, Ashley Hall
R244 R188 Discovery Miles 1 880 Save R56 (23%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Story of Life - A First Book about Evolution (Paperback): Catherine Barr, Steve Williams The Story of Life - A First Book about Evolution (Paperback)
Catherine Barr, Steve Williams; Illustrated by Amy Husband 1
R222 R189 Discovery Miles 1 890 Save R33 (15%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This wonderful book introduces children to the story of life and how it all began. Using bitesize text and beautifully bright illustrations this is the perfect book for budding scientists and those eager to learn more about our amazing planet. Are you ready for an exciting and dramatic story about how life began and developed on Planet Earth? Packed full of fascinating facts and funny illustrations, this is the perfect introduction to life on earth for even the youngest of readers. At first, nothing lived on Earth. It was a noisy, hot, scary place. Choking gas exploded from volcanoes and oceans of lava bubbled around the globe...Then in the deep, dark ocean, something amazing happened. Find out how the first living cell was created, and how the cells multiply and create jellyfish and worms, and then fish with bendy necks, which drag themselves out of the water into swampy forests. Discover the story of the biggest creatures that have ever walked on land - the dinosaurs. Long after that, hairy creatures who have babies, not eggs, take over, stand on two legs and spread around the world, some of them living through cataclysmic events such as ice ages and volcanic eruptions. CLICK HERE to download Teachers' Notes specially written by the authors, Catherine Barr and Steve Williams, to assist teachers and librarians in the promotion and teaching of The Story of Lifein schools and to help foster a love of good books, literature and reading in children.

The Leaves on the Trees (Paperback): Thom Wiley The Leaves on the Trees (Paperback)
Thom Wiley
R178 R146 Discovery Miles 1 460 Save R32 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The leaves in the trees are falling down in this autumn-themed 8x10 picture book
THE LEAVES ON THE TREES revels in the sights, sounds, smells, and general feeling of the autumn leaves.
Based on the classic song, "The Wheels on the Bus," THE LEAVES ON THE TREES explores all types of trees making the magical transformation from the green leaves of summer to fascinating foliage of fall.

It Starts With A Seed (Paperback): Laura Knowles It Starts With A Seed (Paperback)
Laura Knowles; Artworks by Jennie Webber 1
R274 R204 Discovery Miles 2 040 Save R70 (26%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

With lyrical text, enchanting illustrations and a beautiful fold-out scene to complete the story, this award-winning picture book takes you on a journey through the seasons and years as you follow a seed's transformation from a seedling to a sapling, then a young tree, until it becomes a large tree with its branches and roots filling the page. As the tree grows, it is joined by well-loved woodland creatures - squirrels and rabbits, butterflies and owls - who make it their home. A rhyming poem builds page on page, echoing the rings of a growing tree. The story culminates with a fold-out page showing a mature tree shedding seeds to continue the beautiful cycle of life. At the back, find the full poem and facts about the specific tree, a sycamore. Beautiful and evocative, It Starts With a Seed is a factual story that will touch children with its simple, enchanting message of life and growth. It Starts with a Seed was the winner of the inaugural Margaret Mallett Award for Children's Non-Fiction.

The Sundae Delivery Service (Paperback): Holly Rivers The Sundae Delivery Service (Paperback)
Holly Rivers
R194 Discovery Miles 1 940 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The action-packed sequel to The Boy in the Post: perfect for fans of the Adventures on Trains series! 'Energetic, lively and charming' READING ZONE on The Boy in the Post A few months have passed since Orinthia's transatlantic adventure with her two younger brothers and the mailbox menagerie is thriving, training animails to deliver post. Then a family of ice-cream makers arrive in the village - including daughter Jemima - and announce they're entering their ice-cream into the prestigious Golden Udder Awards in Norway. Orinthia and Jemima decide to train a pair of cows to deliver a true show-stopper during the competition. But on the voyage to Norway and beyond, it's clear someone is determined to sabotage their efforts ... A warm, adventurous and action-packed sequel to The Boy in the Post - though can be easily read as a standalone story A brillantly-imagined fantasy world with a vintage feel and a trio of characters you'll long to be friends with As a child, Holly was a lead actress in ITV's original Worst Witch series! Perfect for fans of M.G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman's Adventures on Trains series

Usborne First Jigsaws And Book: Garden (Paperback): Matthew Oldham Usborne First Jigsaws And Book: Garden (Paperback)
Matthew Oldham; Illustrated by Elisa Ferro
R190 R152 Discovery Miles 1 520 Save R38 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Come into the garden! This set of eight sturdy, two-piece jigsaws, packaged alongside a book for very young children, is an ideal way to encourage learning at playtime. Packed with cheerful illustrations by Elisa Ferro, this delightful set, with simple-to-match puzzle pieces, introduces toddlers to the creatures and plants they might find right outside the home.

The Story of Climate Change (Hardcover): Catherine Barr, Steve Williams The Story of Climate Change (Hardcover)
Catherine Barr, Steve Williams; Illustrated by Amy Husband, Mike Love
R308 Discovery Miles 3 080 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Story of Climate Change introduces one of the most important issues facing our world today, and tells you what you can do to help make a change! Combining history with science, this book charts the changes in our Earth's climate, from the beginnings of the planet and its atmosphere, to the Industrial revolution and the dawn of machinery. You'll learn all about the causes of climate change, such as factory farming and pollution, and the effects that climate change has on humans and animals across the world. As well as discovering the effects of global warming, you'll discover practical ways we can work together to solve it, from using renewable energy to swapping meat for vegetables in our diet. With fact-packed text by Catherine Barr and vibrant illustrations by Amy Husband and Mike Love, The Story of Climate Change will give you all the information you need, and will inspire you to do your part to fight the climate emergency!

Exploring the Forest (Paperback): Robin Twiddy Exploring the Forest (Paperback)
Robin Twiddy
R152 R123 Discovery Miles 1 230 Save R29 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Welcome to the forest. It is time to explore. Learn about some of the animals and trees that can be found in the forests around the world. Experience the wonder of nature.

The Map of Leaves (Paperback): Yarrow Townsend The Map of Leaves (Paperback)
Yarrow Townsend
R188 Discovery Miles 1 880 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Set in a world where plants talk, friendship is hard-won and adventure is around the bend of every river ... 'Townsend has crafted an uncannily rich and tactile atmosphere, grounding the reader in the setting so successfully that I could almost feel the river mist settling in my hair.' SARAH DRIVER 'Just finished this breathless marvel and there's so much to love about it. Wild and imaginative storytelling, it introduces us to talking oaks, poisonous rock and a central character with a lot to prove.' FLEUR HITCHCOCK Orla has lived on her own since Ma died, with only her beloved garden for company. When sickness comes and nature is blamed, Orla knows she must find a cure. Armed with her mother's book of plants and remedies, she steals away on a river boat with two other stowaways, Idris and Ariana. Soon the trio must navigate the rapids of the Inkwater to a poisonous place from which they may never return ... The debut novel from an astonishingly talented new writer A wild rapids-ride of a story, suffused at every turn with authentic details of the natural world A gorgeous gifty book: a flapped paperback with illustration by Marie-Alice Harel.

Out And About Minibeast Explorer - A children's guide to over 60 different minibeasts (Hardcover): Robyn Swift Out And About Minibeast Explorer - A children's guide to over 60 different minibeasts (Hardcover)
Robyn Swift; Illustrated by Hannah Alice
R220 R181 Discovery Miles 1 810 Save R39 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The perfect introduction to minibeasts for children aged 8-12!

Ideal for any budding wildlife explorers, this book encourages children to get outside and spot minibeasts in the wild!

It is packed with fun activities and useful information about how to identify minibeasts whilst out and about, whether in a garden or adventuring further afield. Written by Robyn Swift in consultation with experts from the National Trust and featuring gorgeous illustrations by Hannah Alice.

Other titles in the series include: Out and About Bird Spotter and Out and About Night Explorer.

Powered by Plants - Meet the trees, flowers and vegetation that inspire our everyday technology (Hardcover): Clive Gifford Powered by Plants - Meet the trees, flowers and vegetation that inspire our everyday technology (Hardcover)
Clive Gifford; Illustrated by Gosia Herba
R367 Discovery Miles 3 670 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Following on from the incredible Invented by Animals and Built by Animals, Powered by Plants introduces us to the wondrous plants whose ingenious features have inspired innovations in human technology. Plants exhibit an incredible range of diversity in their shape, structures and how they interact with other living things and their environment. Some of this great diversity is being increasingly studied and copied, inspiring innovation in science, design, engineering and technology. This book guides readers through a startling collection of fascinating vegetation, from towering cottonwood trees with wind power potential to slippery, meat-eating assassins of the plant world and the fast-growing aquatic plant which helps propel ships farther using less energy. Learn surprising applications and spin-offs of both exotic species including the world's largest flower that generates its own heat and more familiar plants such as bamboo, coconut and maize, all depicted in colourful, engaging fashion. Colourful and lively illustrations and pop-out fact boxes bring the science in this book to life, and Powered by Plants shows us how much we can learn from studyin the myriad magnificence of the natural world. Other fascinating books in this series are Built by Animals and Invented by Animals.

Lifesize (Paperback): Sophy Henn Lifesize (Paperback)
Sophy Henn 1
R287 R218 Discovery Miles 2 180 Save R69 (24%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Let's go on a LIFESIZE adventure!

Step into the book and see how you measure up against some of the world's most amazing animals. High-five a polar bear to discover who has the biggest paw and peer through the die-cut to find out how you'd look with a giant squid eye.

This interactive non-fiction adventure features LIFESIZE illustrations of some of the smallest and largest animals in the world and invites children to compare parts of their bodies with these amazing animals.

This huge, playful book is the perfect introduction to animals for young children and is the first non-fiction book from picture book star, Sophy Henn.

Climb into the book for a truly wild adventure . . .

Search the Ocean, Find the Animals (Paperback): Bethanie Hestermann, Josh Hestermann Search the Ocean, Find the Animals (Paperback)
Bethanie Hestermann, Josh Hestermann; Illustrated by Sara Lynn Cramb
R194 R164 Discovery Miles 1 640 Save R30 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Jungle (Paperback): Rene Mettler The Jungle (Paperback)
Rene Mettler; Illustrated by Rene Mettler
R238 R192 Discovery Miles 1 920 Save R46 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Uncover the wild and wonderful mysteries of the Amazon rainforest. Journey into the jungle and gaze up at the tall trees, stumble upon peculiar plants, and meet the amazing animals that live there; from monkeys and parrots up high, to snakes and insects down low. Discover the threat posed by the most dangerous animal of all - humans - and introduce young readers to the importance of protecting our planet. This title is part of the My First Discovery paperback series - a unique collection of beautifully illustrated information books for children aged 4 to 7, with simple language to aid learning and realistic artwork to inspire young minds. There are 8 transparent overlay pages, which reveal hidden surprises and make the pages come alive. With free access to a brand new audio app, children can listen and read along at their own pace, page by page.

Read All About Dogs (Paperback): Jaclyn Jaycox Read All About Dogs (Paperback)
Jaclyn Jaycox
R270 R219 Discovery Miles 2 190 Save R51 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Did you know all dogs have a different nose print? Have you wondered how many breeds of dogs there are? Young readers will learn about dog's senses, behaviour, life cycle and more in this fact-filled book. Stunning photos and a table of contents help introduce children to the wonderful world of non-fiction.

The Peculiar Tale of the Tentacle Boy (Paperback): Richard Pickard The Peculiar Tale of the Tentacle Boy (Paperback)
Richard Pickard
R186 Discovery Miles 1 860 Ships in 3 - 5 working days

A fin-tastic tale of friendship and adventure, perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket and Edward Scissorhands! 'Charming and delightful ... a whimsical adventure story stuffed to the flippers with fish puns and fun' SAM SEDGMAN 'I loved this story of fish, friendship and finding yourself.' A.F. STEADMAN 'The story has been polished like a pebble in a gift shop ... so charming and quirky is our voyage' THE TIMES Marina lives in Merlington, a fish-obsessed seaside town. Unfortunately, she doesn't care for fish; she loves telling stories. Marina finds her best story yet when she explores the ruined, haunted pier: a boy called William with a head of tentacles and crab claws for hands. He has lived on the pier all his life, cared for by a fisherman who has since disappeared and who warned him always to remain hidden. Together, the pair resolve to unravel the mystery of his past - but danger isn't far away ... The debut novel by Richard Pickard, a fresh new voice in children's fiction and winner of the Times/Chicken House Chairman's Choice Award 2019. A funny, dark, core middle-grade story touching on themes of lies, storytelling, secrets, acceptance and, of course, fish! Perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events and Edward Scissorhands!

Flowers (Paperback): Caroline Young Flowers (Paperback)
Caroline Young; Illustrated by Jean Claude
R155 R124 Discovery Miles 1 240 Save R31 (20%) In Stock

This charming book is just waiting to be filled with beautiful flower stickers. It includes colourful scenes of all kinds of gorgeous meadows, woodlands and gardens, all brimming with birds, bees, bugs and butterflies. With labels for the stickers, there's lots to learn and talk about.

Extreme Weather (a True Book: Extreme Science) (Paperback, Library ed.): Ann O Squire Extreme Weather (a True Book: Extreme Science) (Paperback, Library ed.)
Ann O Squire 1
R184 R153 Discovery Miles 1 530 Save R31 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Extreme Weather (Paperback): Torrey Maloof Extreme Weather (Paperback)
Torrey Maloof
R295 R239 Discovery Miles 2 390 Save R56 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This high-interest informational text will help students gain science content knowledge while building their literacy skills and nonfiction reading comprehension. This appropriately leveled nonfiction science reader features hands-on, simple science experiments. Third grade students will learn all about extreme weather through this engaging text that is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards and supports STEM education.

i-SPY Garden Birds - Spy it! Score it! (Paperback): I Spy i-SPY Garden Birds - Spy it! Score it! (Paperback)
I Spy
R88 Discovery Miles 880 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun! Kids will have fun collecting points with more than 140 bird-related things to find. From robins to blackbirds, seagulls to finches, they'll learn all about birds on their doorstep. And once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge. With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there's something for everyone! For even more outdoor fun check out i-SPY Nature (ISBN 9780008386467).

Why I Love My ABC (Board book): Daniel Howarth Why I Love My ABC (Board book)
Daniel Howarth
R267 Discovery Miles 2 670 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Learn the letters of the alphabet in this colourful board book full of cute animals! "I love my ABC because..." This touching board book combines the letters of the alphabet with cute illustrations of young animals. From Aa is for apple and Ff is for friends to Zz is for zebra, there are so many fun things for readers to name - no wonder everyone loves their ABC!

I am earth (Paperback): Thembinkosi Kohli I am earth (Paperback)
Thembinkosi Kohli
R99 R86 Discovery Miles 860 Save R13 (13%) Ships in 15 - 25 working days

In this exciting new children's book, Thembinkosi Kohli's illustrations encourage young readers to connect with the world they live in. His bright and cheerful images, which are accompanied by short bursts of text, explain in an easy to understand visual language not only our connection to the earth as human beings but its importance in our everyday lives. This story is a great read for the whole family, especially children aged between 4 - 8 years old.

Did You Know? Earth - Amazing Answers to More than 200 Awesome Questions! (Paperback): Dk Did You Know? Earth - Amazing Answers to More than 200 Awesome Questions! (Paperback)
Dk
R496 R425 Discovery Miles 4 250 Save R71 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Go Go  Tin Can My First Recycling Book Go Go Eco (Hardcover): Pi Kids Go Go Tin Can My First Recycling Book Go Go Eco (Hardcover)
Pi Kids
R195 Discovery Miles 1 950 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
African Seashores - To Read, Colour And Keep (Paperback, New Edition): Sally MacLarty African Seashores - To Read, Colour And Keep (Paperback, New Edition)
Sally MacLarty
R100 R80 Discovery Miles 800 Save R20 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Children will enjoy hours of fun colouring in this selection of our most striking seashore life – more than 40 of the brightest, most fascinating, commonly known creatures and plants from our local shores.

In the middle of the book is a full-colour gallery of all the featured shore life, giving a clear guide as to which shade of crayon or paint to use when colouring in the outlined images throughout the book.

As they work through the book, budding artists and inquisitive children will also be able to pick up snippets of knowledge about the creatures, such as how the colourful sea anemone overpowers its prey; whether the sponge is an animal; how the starfish pulls its stomach outside of its body to eat; why the hermit crab's homes are all second-hand; and the bag of tricks used by that master of disguise, the octopus.

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