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.

Children are naturally drawn to animals. Sooner or later your child may ask for a dog of their own. This book will help your child learn about the care and training that a long haired Dachshund needs, all the while they are learning with the fun activities in the book. They'll have fun with the fill in the missing vowels, word find puzzles, mazes, charts, pledge, making their own note cards and bookmarks, crafts and questions & answers. The book is a fun read as told from the long haired Dachshund's point of view.

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

Find out more about the different weather types and discover why we have seasons with this fascinating title that uses modern graphics to bring the subject area to life.

Children are naturally drawn to animals. Sooner or later your child may ask for a dog of their own. This book will help your child learn about the care and training that their Bouvier des Flandres needs, all the while they are learning with the fun activities in the book. They'll have fun with the fill in the missing vowels, word find puzzles, mazes, charts, making their own note cards and bookmarks, plus questions and answers. The book is a fun read as told from the Bouvier's point of view.

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.

This colourful storybook fosters young children's blossoming interest in the natural world, encouraging them to enjoy flowers where they grow: in meadows, in parks, and in their very own gardens. Learn the different parts of a flower. Find out why insects are attracted to flowers, and why sunflowers turn to face the sun. Then follow the lifecycle of a dandelion - from the first bud, to seeds dispersing in the wind. 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.

Children are naturally drawn to animals. Sooner or later your child may ask for a dog of their own. This book will help your child learn about the care and training that their Airedale Terrier needs, all the while they are learning with the fun activities in the book. They'll have fun with the find the missing vowels, word find puzzles, mazes, charts, making their own note cards, making their own bookmarks, other crafts and questions & answers. The book is a fun read as told from the Airedale Terrier's point of view.