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Book of Opposites (Board book): Oliver Jeffers Book of Opposites (Board book)
Oliver Jeffers
R220 R176 Discovery Miles 1 760 Save R44 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

A spectacular concept board book from world-renowned artist Oliver Jeffers, based on his million-copy selling, global phenomenon Here We Are! Inspired by the exceptional, award-winning global picture-book phenomenon, Here We Are, comes this irresistible introduction to opposites to welcome babies and toddlers to our planet. A perfect gift for families to treasure forever, and a must for all nurseries.

Wildflower Detectives' Handbook (Spiral bound): Camilla De la B edoy ere Wildflower Detectives' Handbook (Spiral bound)
Camilla De la B edoy ere
R163 R96 Discovery Miles 960 Save R67 (41%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This handbook enables readers to identify more than 40 wildflower species. Working closely with the Wildlife Trusts, Wildlife Watch initiative, readers are encouraged to personalize their handbook by adding photos, making notes, placing stickers and logging sightings.

Forces & Motion - From High-Speed Jets to Wind-Up Toys (Paperback): Tom Derosa, Carolyn Reeves Forces & Motion - From High-Speed Jets to Wind-Up Toys (Paperback)
Tom Derosa, Carolyn Reeves
R375 R309 Discovery Miles 3 090 Save R66 (18%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

A 3RD TO 6TH GRADE PHYSICAL SCIENCE CURRICULUM. IDEAL FOR HOME SCHOOLERS

Lonely Planet Kids The Big Earth Book (Hardcover): Lonely Planet Kids, Mark Brake Lonely Planet Kids The Big Earth Book (Hardcover)
Lonely Planet Kids, Mark Brake; Illustrated by Brendan Kearney 1
R538 R461 Discovery Miles 4 610 Save R77 (14%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Planet Earth. Four elements. One incredible story. Lonely Planet Kids' The Big Earth Book takes children on a rollercoaster ride through history, geography, science and more to show how four elements - earth, fire, air and water - created the world and everything that exists today. Amazing facts, photography and illustrations bring our planet and its past to life in an exciting, engaging way. Written by Mark Brake, a science writer and broadcaster who's worked for NASA, the BBC and the National Science Museum of Thailand, and created in consultation with Dr Mike Goldsmith, a research scientist and writer with a PhD in astrophysics from Keele University in the UK. Highlights include: Earth: How the Earth was formed The structure of the Earth Plate tectonics and rocks Earthquakes and volcanoes Humans in the stone age Hunter-gatherers and farming Fossils and digging for treasure DNA: the code of life Fire: Ingredients for fire Fire and humans The history of fire The dangers of wildfire The Great Fire of London Gunpowder and fireworks The combustion engine Carbon and global warming Air: What's air made of? The Northern Lights How animals learned to fly Dinosaurs in the air Birds and bats The history of flight Speech and language Music and instruments Weather and climate Water: The origins of water Rivers and oceans The water cycle The Hanging Gardens of Babylon Canals, bridges and dams Exploring the seas The age of exploration Tsunamis and waterfalls About Lonely Planet Kids: Come explore! Let's start an adventure. Lonely Planet Kids excites and educates children about the amazing world around them. Combining astonishing facts, quirky humour and eye-catching imagery, we ignite their curiosity and encourage them to discover more about our planet. Every book draws on our huge team of global experts to help share our continual fascination with what makes the world such a diverse and magnificent place - inspiring children at home and in school.

Geology for Kids - A Junior Scientist's Guide to Rocks, Minerals, and the Earth Beneath Our Feet (Paperback): Meghan Vestal Geology for Kids - A Junior Scientist's Guide to Rocks, Minerals, and the Earth Beneath Our Feet (Paperback)
Meghan Vestal
R254 R199 Discovery Miles 1 990 Save R55 (22%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Finding Floss - The Colour Changing Cockapoo (Paperback): Cara Matheson Finding Floss - The Colour Changing Cockapoo (Paperback)
Cara Matheson
R191 Discovery Miles 1 910 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
I Try (Paperback): Susie Brooks I Try (Paperback)
Susie Brooks; Illustrated by Cally Johnson-Isaacs
R183 Discovery Miles 1 830 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Empowering little ones by building resilience – learn techniques from the animal world! Spiders’ webs are super strong, but when it breaks they have to spin a new one. Birds aren’t born flying but learn by making a brave leap. Using pitch-perfect examples from the animal kingdom, this book encourages little ones to try new things, build their confidence and become resilient in all aspects of life. The cute and relatable cast of children work together and support each other, showing that there is always help around, especially when venturing into the unknown. Illustrated throughout in Cally Johnson-Isaacs adorable, humorous and characterful style. The perfect follow-up to I Breathe, a book of yoga poses for kids from the same author/illustrator pairing.

Ultimate Explorer Field Guides Rocks and Minerals - Find Adventure! Have Fun Outdoors! be a Rock Detective! (Paperback):... Ultimate Explorer Field Guides Rocks and Minerals - Find Adventure! Have Fun Outdoors! be a Rock Detective! (Paperback)
National Geographic Kids
R217 R164 Discovery Miles 1 640 Save R53 (24%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This fun, photo-filled, fact-packed guide to rocks and minerals will get kids outside to discover the amazing world underneath their feet. Created for the ultimate explorer, this book gives kids the knowledge and skills they need to identify just about anything they dig up! With tons of info and interactivity, it's the perfect companion for the garden, day trips, camping and holidays. Durable and portable, it's just right for pocket or backpack.

Hot Topics: The Sea (Hardcover): Laura Wade Hot Topics: The Sea (Hardcover)
Laura Wade
R59 R37 Discovery Miles 370 Save R22 (37%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A world of knowledge in your pocket! Brilliant new mini information books. Packed full of information about popular subjects, 'Hot Topics' are great for easy access and instant reference. Great value for money!

I am water (Paperback): Thembinkosi Kohli I am water (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 the importance of water for the world but its uses in our everyday lives. This story is a great read for the whole family, especially children aged 4 - 8 years old.

Superpowers of Nature - Wild Wonders of the World (Paperback): Georges Feterman Superpowers of Nature - Wild Wonders of the World (Paperback)
Georges Feterman
R213 Discovery Miles 2 130 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Superpowers of Nature is a fascinating, quirky photographic book featuring the amazing superpowers in the animal kingdom. With incredible photos and fascinating text, this book is a celebration of biodiversity and nature. From the platypus to the peregrine falcon, find out all about these amazing animals and the extraordinary abilities that make them the superheroes of our planet. For example: An octopus's brain is distributed all over its body The tropical frog causes potential predators to wretch violently The plumed basilisk can run for its life on water! For each animal discover their superpower, super stats and super facts about them, as well as information about how they used their super skills in the wild. With an important message about protecting the rich biodiversity of our planet, Superpowers of Nature is a stunning photographic book for kids fascinated by the animal kingdom and the weird wonders it has to offer. This book is from the Animal Powers series, which celebrates the weird, extraordinary, and truly amazing powers of some of nature's most incredible animals, while celebrating biodiversity and encouraging young readers to value the natural world around them. Also available is Superheroes of Nature, which showcases the true heroes of the animal kingdom.

What Is the Weather? (Paperback): Nellie Wilder What Is the Weather? (Paperback)
Nellie Wilder
R251 R205 Discovery Miles 2 050 Save R46 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

There are many types of weather. Different types of weather make us feel different things. This book introduces students to the concept of weather. With images that are easy to identify and clear, simple sentence structures, this science reader simplifies scientific concepts for young students as they improve their reading skills. A fun and easy science experiment and Your Turn! activity provide more in-depth opportunities for additional learning. Nonfiction text features include a glossary and an index. Engage students in learning with this dynamic text!

I Am Not a Giraffe - Animals in the African Savanna (Hardcover): Mari Bolte I Am Not a Giraffe - Animals in the African Savanna (Hardcover)
Mari Bolte
R328 Discovery Miles 3 280 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The African savanna is home to many kinds of animals, including me! I am spotted, but I am not a giraffe. I am strong, but I am not an elephant. Read the clues and try to guess which animal I am before the end of the book!

Ocean (Hardcover): Dk Ocean (Hardcover)
Dk
R240 R192 Discovery Miles 1 920 Save R48 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Discover the watery world that covers two-thirds of the globe and find out why oceans are so important to life on Earth. Meet jet-propelled octopuses and hermit crabs, look closely at seaweed, find out how waves form, and discover the submarines and submersibles that have explored shipwrecks and the deepest trenches. Learn about prehistoric oceans and find out how people are trying to protect the oceans of the future. Eyewitness Ocean uses striking full-colour photographs, including sequences of animal behaviour, and diagrams of how oceans work, and maps along with amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines to reveal the many aspects of this marine biome. Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature - fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.

100 Facts Plant Life (Paperback): Miles Kelly 100 Facts Plant Life (Paperback)
Miles Kelly
R218 R114 Discovery Miles 1 140 Save R104 (48%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

100 Facts Plant Life is bursting with detailed images, fun activities and exactly 100 amazing facts. Children will learn everything they need to know about our green planet. 100 Facts Plant Life contains key topics about the plant kingdom in mind-blowing numbered facts. Each fact is accompanied by beautiful illustrations and photographs, which add visual meaning to the information for kids. This is a fascinating plant book for kids aged 7+. Essential topics covered in 100 Facts Plant Life: - The seven functions of a plant, which include photosynthesis and pollination - Plants in different environments such as forests, jungles and underwater - Animal friends, enemies and how plants use their appearance as a trap Examples of 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: - Squirting cucumbers can shoot their seeds 5 metres away. Their seedpods are full of water and explode at the slightest touch. - Nearly half of all the trees that are cut down are used to make paper - more than 300 million tonnes every year. - Sea otters wrap strands of giant kelp around themselves so they don't float away while feeding on sea urchins or resting. Activities to make learning accessible and interactive include: - Sprinkle mustard or cress seeds on a damp piece of cotton wool and leave on a saucer in a warm place - the seeds will start to germinate after a day - Light and dark! Find out the effect of sunlight and lack of sunlight on a living plant by placing a piece of card on a leaf and looking at what happens after a few days. - Quiz question: Roots grow towards light. True or false? Author: Camilla de la Bedoyere Consultant: Barbara Taylor Pages: 40 Age: 7+ Dimensions: 9 X 12 Format: Paperback with holographic foil ISBN: 9781848106154

We Are Family (Hardcover): Lucy Reynolds We Are Family (Hardcover)
Lucy Reynolds; Illustrated by Jenna Herman
R317 Discovery Miles 3 170 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Pets - A Can-You-Find-It Book (Paperback): Lauren Kukla, Aruna Rangarajan Pets - A Can-You-Find-It Book (Paperback)
Lauren Kukla, Aruna Rangarajan
R291 R250 Discovery Miles 2 500 Save R41 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Woof! the Truth about Dogs (Paperback): Annette Whipple Woof! the Truth about Dogs (Paperback)
Annette Whipple; Illustrated by Juanbjuan Oliver
R241 Discovery Miles 2 410 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Spotlight on Nature: Gorilla (Paperback): Gah Spotlight on Nature: Gorilla (Paperback)
Gah
R303 R247 Discovery Miles 2 470 Save R56 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A detailed chronology of developmental milestones drives this life study of gorillas, including their habitats, physical features, and conservation measures taken to protect these powerful apes. Underscores the importance of conservation, pointing out where people can see the animal in both captivity and the wild.

A Secret of Birds & Bone (Paperback, 2nd edition): Kiran Millwood Hargrave A Secret of Birds & Bone (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Kiran Millwood Hargrave
R184 Discovery Miles 1 840 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A spellbinding story from the Sunday Times-bestselling author of The Girl of Ink & Stars, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. 'A story bursting with imagination, sparkle and tender heart ... I adored it!' JASBINDER BILAN 'Both souful poetry and thrilling adventure; powerful and delicate, chilling and comforting' SOPHIE ANDERSON 'Ripping propulsive plot, gorgeous imagery, floating fairytale prose ... absolutely loved it' ROSS MONTGOMERY In an Italian city ravaged by plague, Sofia's mother carves beautiful mementoes from the bones of loved ones. But one day, she doesn't return home. Did her work lead her into danger? Sofia and her little brother Ermin are sent to the convent orphanage but soon escape, led by an enigmatic new friend and their pet crow, Corvith. Together they cross the city underground, following clues in bones up to the towers of Siena, where - circled by magpies - the children find the terrible truth ... The fourth children's novel by Times number one bestselling author Kiran Millwood Hargrave, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year From the author of The Island at the End of Everything, The Way Past Winter, Julia and the Shark and The Mercies - chosen for the Richard & Judy Book Club A darkly beautiful historical novel featuring Kiran's trademark magical realism and an enthralling mystery, presented as a gorgeous flapped paperback with stunning cover foil Longlisted for the Diverse Book Awards 2021

All I Want Is an Octopus (Hardcover): Tracy Gunaratnam All I Want Is an Octopus (Hardcover)
Tracy Gunaratnam; Illustrated by Valentina Fontana
R432 Discovery Miles 4 320 Out of stock
A Seed Grows (Hardcover): Antoinette Portis A Seed Grows (Hardcover)
Antoinette Portis
R519 R437 Discovery Miles 4 370 Save R82 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
I'm Thinking of a Sea Creature (Board book): Lucia Gaggiotti I'm Thinking of a Sea Creature (Board book)
Lucia Gaggiotti; Adam Guillain, Charlotte Guillain
R190 R152 Discovery Miles 1 520 Save R38 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Guess the animal from the clues, then pull a slider to reveal the answer! A brilliant non-fiction board book series perfect for little animal lovers. With vibrant energetic artwork and a friendly rhyming text, these interactive books are great for reading aloud. Each child is thinking of sea creature . . . What do they look like? What do they eat? And what noise do they make? Follow the simple clues, make a guess, then spot the animal hiding in the beautifully illustrated scene and pull the slider to reveal the answer! With four favourite sea creatures to find - and animal noises too! Other titles in the series include: I'm Thinking of a Pet I'm Thinking of a Jungle Animal I'n Thinking of a Farm Animal

A Thing Called Snow (Hardcover): Yuval Zommer A Thing Called Snow (Hardcover)
Yuval Zommer
R520 R444 Discovery Miles 4 440 Save R76 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Alexander von Humboldt, Volume 81 (Hardcover): Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara Alexander von Humboldt, Volume 81 (Hardcover)
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara; Illustrated by Sally Agar 1
R236 Discovery Miles 2 360 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Alexander von Humboldt, the botanist and adventurer. As a kid, Alexander wasn't a great student. He had a naturally curious mind, but he saw the world differently to his teachers and fellow pupils, and just couldn't quite fit in. But when he began collecting plants as an adult, Alexander realised he'd found his passion. From then on, he become a great explorer, travelling the world to document all kinds of plants and species. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the scientist. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

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