In this biography for kids, discover the inspiring story of Jane Goodall, whose work with chimpanzees changed the way we understand animals and ourselves.

Jane Goodall was a pioneer of primatology through her groundbreaking work with chimpanzees in Africa.

When she embarked on her career, women were discouraged from conducting scientific research, especially when that work meant living side by side with wild animals. A self-taught scientist, Jane bravely ventured out into the bush of Tanzania to learn about the secret world of chimpanzees.

Discover how, through perseverance and perceptive observation, she gained access to these elusive creatures and discovered that they are not so different from us.

Life Stories is an inspirational new biography series from DK that goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting people.

Full-colour photographs and fun hand-drawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. These in-depth biographies feature maps, inspirational quotes, and information sidebars that expand on fascinating topics mentioned in the main story. A handy reference section at the back explains key terms, with definition boxes popping up throughout the text.

Coming in an array of colourful covers, this is the one biography series everyone will want to collect.

Meet four magical friends who control the seasons in this irresistible new series from author-illustrator Jo Lindley. Say hello to the Little Seasons! As Summer passes the weather crown to Autumn, a season of bright colours and fun-filled adventure awaits. But while his friends are getting excited about picking berries, leaf jumping and exploring the shadowy forest, Autumn is filled with worries and 'what if's . . . What will it take to show him that he's braver than he thinks? Meet four magical friends who control the seasons in this irresistible new series from author-illustrator Jo Lindley. Each title centres on a different seasonal character and gently explores key social and emotional themes, such as anxiety, self-belief and resilience. Set in an enchanting natural world that readers will love to return to again and again! With a sparkling foil finish! Also available: Hello Spring Coming soon: Hello Summer, Hello Winter

An essential guide covering everything children need to know to make their pet rabbits feel at home. Provides lots of useful information on caring for and understanding rabbits, ranging from feeding and grooming to toys and hutches, all illustrated with colour photographs and cartoons. Internet links to recommended websites allow you to find out more fascinating facts about rabbits, as well as watch video clips and take quizzes. Fully checked and approved by the Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund (UK).

Logan is a stay-at-home bunny - but he's about to discover how brave he really is. It's time for his first adventure, and he doesn't want to go. But there's an amazing world outside, if he can just pluck up courage to look . . . Children will fall in love with Logan, the scaredy-rabbit hero who fights off a wolf with a tin of home-baked biscuits. Warm and reassuring - ideal for every child who is anxious about new experiences Stylish illustrations and hilarious characterisation - a future classic Bold, striking cover with gold foil for gift appeal With her brilliant drawing skills and rich, contemporary use of colour in this debut picture book, Nicola Kinnear is a star of the future

A brand new, funny and quirky story based on E.A. Wyke-Smith's classic, the inspiration for J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, featuring wonderful illustrations from Melissa Castrillon! PRAISE FOR THE HALLOWEEDS: 'A highly entertaining mix of mystery, adventure and gory detail' DAILY EXPRESS 'Imaginations will soar as Veronica Cossanteli ... brings us a brilliant chiller-thriller story just made for dark autumn nights' LANCASHIRE EVENING POST Pip and Flora are running away from the Sunny Bay Home for Superfluous and Accidentally Parentless Children when they discover the Marvellous Land of Snergs. Here they befriend forgetful but lovable snerg, Gorbo. He will lead them home - if they can decide where home really is, and if Gorbo can remember how to get there. * Widely recognised as the inspiration for The Hobbit, a forgotten classic from 1927 is updated and brought beautifully back to life by acclaimed children's writer Veronica Cossanteli, supported by the family of the original author, E. A. Wyke-Smith. * Gorgeous cover and interior illustrations by Melissa Castrillon.

This fun-filled activity book is jam-packed with fantastic ideas to help kids connect with nature and the outdoors! Created with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), the UK's leading gardening charity. Bursting with fun things to make and do, this activity book is a great way to help kids explore nature in your very own garden. Take a tour through your garden with your favourite dragon friends! Make fiery dragon-egg cookies Create a glowing leaf lantern Grow your own chillies These dragons are off to discover more about plants, trees and wildlife. The dragons can't wait to get exploring - and you can join them! Filled with fun activities and gardening tips to help you become an expert gardener With step-by-step activities, this is the perfect book to enjoy nature as a family Easy-to-understand instructions to grow your own plants This wonderful activity book will inspire children with a love of nature.

Superstar DJ Sam Francisco and his feline friends are throwing the best party. But the music is keeping Buzzkill Bill awake. He sends his dogs to shut it down. Then pest control, the firebrigade and the police! When Bill pulls the plug things look bleak, but luckily it's the people (and the cats) who make a party, not the fancy equipment.

Open the gates of the Wonder Garden to explore five of Earth's most extraordinary habitats, each filled with incredible creatures and epic scenery. Trek through the Amazon Rainforest, travel to the Chihuahuan Desert, dive in the Great Barrier Reef, delve deep into the Black Forest and stand on the roof of the world - the Himalayan Mountains - to see nature at its wildest. Breathtaking, engraved illustrations bring to life Earth's spectacular Wonder Garden in this stunning book which takes you on an adventure around the world. A must for all young nature lovers!

Set your spirit of adventure free with this journey to the world's great oceans, discovering the diversity of life that exists in the deep blue sea. Whether you're travelling long haul with leatherback turtles across the Pacific, snoozing with sea otters or ice bathing with a walrus, this book celebrates the very prescient topic of the world's oceans with LucyLetherland's animal characters. Each section begins with an infographic map of the ocean it explores - Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Southern and Arctic - followed by richly detailed two-page spreads exploring its depths and the denizens within, as well as seabirds, coral reefs and shoreline critters. Discover saltwater crocodiles lurking in the Andaman Islands, hammerheads gathering in the Atlantic, and the awe-inspiring colossal squid that calls the Ross Sea home. Lucy Letherland's illuminating artwork shows how these oceans teem with life, forming part of complex and fascinating ecosystems, all in a quirky, characterful style. Interesting facts and figures pepper the scenes. Did you know that spinner dolphins can swim up to 400 kilometres a day? Or that some sea snails can grow up to half a metre long? Or that in the deepest depths, fish can glow in the dark? A natural history lesson in an adventure book, each spread features 10 captions and and facts about every destination. The 5th title in the best-selling Atlas of Adventures series that has now been translated into 31 languages. A 'Can you find?' page at the back challenges you to explore the pages even deeper by locating the pictured scenes and scene-stealers. Children and adults alike will be amazed by the incredible creatures that await in the world's oceans.

Get creative with this amazingly innovative colouring book, full of beautifully designed cards and envelopes to tear out and colour. The 24 gorgeous designs include birthdays, New Year, Valentine's Day, Easter, and Christmas, and are perfect for all ages to decorate and send to family and friends. Take inspiration from nature, or get experimental - try unusual colours and different materials to make each card truly unique! With enough blank space inside for a message, envelopes to customise and cute stickers to seal your card, this is the complete creative package!

This title previously published as 'National Trust: The Colouring Book of Cards and Envelopes: A Year of Celebrations'.

Grumpy George doesn't want friends - until he meets a funny little seal called Pebble . . . George the dog loves living alone on his island. He likes to do everything his own way, and friends would just ruin things. But one day a cheerful little seal wiggles up to him. Her name is Pebble, and she's determined to be George's friend, whether he likes it or not. George is quiet and grumpy. Pebble is lively and funny. Can this odd couple ever become friends? This wonderfully funny story about making friends and overcoming differences will strike a chord with children and grown-ups alike. Full of warmth, humour and wonderful illustrations, it's guaranteed to become a storytime favourite! Nicola Kinnear's previous picture books, A Little Bit Brave, Dragons Don't Share and Shhh! Quiet! have won her many fans all round the world. Her gorgeously illustrated books are full of fabulous characters, and wonderful messages about sharing, friendship, courage and kindness Nicola Kinnear is one of the brightest new stars in children's books. Her debut picture book, A Little Bit Brave, has been shortlisted for several awards and translated into 20 languages Praise for A Little Bit Brave: "a new talent to look out for" Bookseller "funny and reassuring . . . superbly illustrated" Parents in Touch "a glorious picture book debut...stunningly illustrated" BookLoverJo "an utter delight" WeAreTheMotherside

Project Earth Packed with super-cool facts and hands-on activities, Project Earth helps children to really engage with a core topic. From the water cycle to climate change, each spread features photos, stunning artwork and fun cartoons. Step-by-step illustrated projects throughout encourage practical learning - readers can learn how to power a clock with a potato, make a mud flow, and construct their own seismometer.

Some ocean creatures are masters of disguise! They use camouflage and cover to outsmart predators or sneak up on prey. Some ocean animals blend in with sand, pebbles and more. Others hide in coral reefs or beneath the ocean floor. Can you spot the creatures hidden in the ocean?

The purrfect book for cat lovers everywhere, with enchanting illustrations and intriguing facts. Meet thirty-six exquisite, majestic, elegant, mischievous and downright adorable domestic felines, from the well-known Burmese, Persian, Maine Coon and Ragdoll to the more exotic LaPerm, Dragon li, Munchkin and Lykoi. Intriguing facts accompany every illustration, so you can find out why the Japanese Bobtail is called the singing cat, how the Egyptian Mau got its name and why the Sphynx gets sunburnt.

Where is Britain's largest forest? How old is ancient woodland? In this fascinating book, you can find out about the geography of British forests. Learn about the wildlife in forest areas, the different types of trees in forests, who looks after them and much more. There is plenty to discover - so let's explore Britain!

Take your toddler on a rain forest adventure and find the adorable baby animals in this lift-the-flap baby book with pictures that pop off the page!

This colorful pop-up peekaboo book follows animal parents and their babies as they play hide-and-seek in the rain forest.

Babies and toddlers can lift big flaps and see peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages: a naughty baby monkey swinging from a tree, a lively baby tree frog leaping through the leaves, a baby elephant who loves to splish splash in the lake, and a sleepy baby sloth hanging upside down from the branches of his tree. The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up rain forest scenes will delight curious preschoolers.

With the help of parents and caregivers, toddlers will have fun turning the sturdy board book pages, guessing what's hiding under each flap, and then lifting the flaps to reveal the baby animal characters and play peekaboo!

Ideal for interactive preschool play, Pop-up Peekaboo! Baby Animals will appeal to both parents and children and is certain to keep little ones entertained time and time again!

Discover Scotland's real-life Animal Superstars! Read about 25 braw birds and beasties and find out how these incredible creatures made their mark on Scottish history. Meet these animal heroes through their inspiring true-life tales: Towser: the tortoiseshell cat that holds the Guinness World Record for catching the most mice ever; Socks: the moonwalking Shetland pony and media sensation; Winkie: a pigeon honoured for bravery during WW2; Kylie: a bilingual dolphin that taught herself to 'speak' porpoise and many more! Filled with fun facts and amazing adventures, Scotland's Animal Superstars is ideal for curious minds and animal lovers everywhere! A portion of the royalties from the sale of this book will be donated to the Scottish SPCA.

Hamsters are playful and busy, it's fun to watch them dig, chew and exercise. Your pet hamster will need attention, care and love. Are you ready for a pet hamster? Learn how to look after your hamster to keep it healthy, happy and safe.

It takes more than attitude to be KING! Senor Saguaro has lived many years in the sol caliente with agua poco. He knows just what it takes to grow and thrive in the Sonoran Desert...or does he? After befriending a bat, a woodpecker family, and a fruit-loving pack rat, Senor Saguaro sees his royal role in his ecosystem in a whole new way.

Explore the natural world with more than 30, fun, hands-on activities Look around and delve into nature and discover the wildlife that surrounds you, from studying flowers and secret senses to the animals that only come out after dark. Learn how to become a wildlife detective and see animals in action with the help of Nature Ranger. Get building, making and creating: build a bat box, trail animals and much more. Each of the 30 activities have easy-to-follow instructions and specially commissioned photography to help you complete each nature project as you search rock pools or make a simple pond. With more than 50 stickers inside to use alongside the activities you'll have fun learning all about nature and wildlife.

Some creatures are masters of disguise! They use camouflage and cover to outsmart predators or sneak up on prey. In cold habitats, animals blend in with the snowy surroundings. They also hide beneath the snow in dens. Can you spot the creatures hidden in the snow?