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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.
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.
A 3RD TO 6TH GRADE PHYSICAL SCIENCE CURRICULUM. IDEAL FOR HOME
SCHOOLERS
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.
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I Try
(Paperback)
Susie Brooks; Illustrated by Cally Johnson-Isaacs
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R183
Discovery Miles 1 830
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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.
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.
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!
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I am water
(Paperback)
Thembinkosi Kohli
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R99
R86
Discovery Miles 860
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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 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.
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!
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!
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Ocean
(Hardcover)
Dk
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R240
R192
Discovery Miles 1 920
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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 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
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We Are Family
(Hardcover)
Lucy Reynolds; Illustrated by Jenna Herman
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R317
Discovery Miles 3 170
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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 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
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
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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