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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Natural history & pets > Animals > General
When Una spins Vhili, she’s whisked to the Kruger National Park with her family. Along sandy roads and golden grass, new friends—Rele the Rhino, Lonwabo the Lion, Wandile the Wild Dog, Gundo the Hornbill and Phenyo the Pangolin—reveal the wonders and threats of their world.
With warmth, humour and a touch of magic, Una discovers how even small actions can help nature thrive.
Includes fun facts and activities that inspire budding young conservationists.
The classic Newbery Honor Book from Kate DiCamillo—now with an afterword from the beloved author, reflecting on twenty years in print
One summer’s day, ten-year-old India Opal Buloni goes down to the local supermarket for some groceries—and comes home with a dog. But Winn-Dixie is no ordinary dog. It’s because of Winn-Dixie that Opal begins to make friends. And it’s because of Winn-Dixie that she finally dares to ask her father about her mother, who left when Opal was three. In fact, as Opal admits, just about everything that happens that summer is because of Winn-Dixie.
This updated edition of Kate DiCamillo’s classic novel invites readers to make themselves at home—whether they’re experiencing the book for the first time or returning to an old favorite.
See, Touch, Feel: Animals is a fantastic first concepts book from
Priddy Books. This new compact board book format introduces animals
to very young children in a fun and simple way. Specially designed
to stimulate toddlers and encourage the development of motor
skills, this engaging board book is filled with embossed images and
textures to touch. The bright pages featuring happy babies and
handprint artwork will appeal to young children as they learn first
animals.
Beleef prettige avonture saam met dokter Slurp, die verpleeghasies,
die hennesuster en die koddige pasiente van die dierehospitaal. As
jy jou wil slap lag, moet jy 'n slag gaan by die dierehospitaal
gaan inloer. Die verpleeghasies, die hennesusters en dokter Slurp
sal jou lagspiere kielie en jou blitsvinnig lagfiks en gesond kry!
Dis die ideale medisyne teen alle kwinte en kwale!
The World's Most Pointless Animals is a witty, quirky, colourfully
illustrated book featuring fascinating facts about some very silly
animals ... who we find are perhaps not so pointless after all.
From familiar animals like giraffes (who don't have any vocal
cords) through to those that surely should not even exist, such as
the pink fairy armadillo (absurdly huge front claws, super tough
protective shell in baby pink, particularly susceptible to stress),
our planet is full of some pretty weird and wonderful animals. For
example: Koalas spend up to 18 hours a day asleep! Pandas are born
bright pink, deaf and blind. Dumbo octopuses flap their big
fin-like ears to move around. A Narwhal's tusk grows through its
upper lip - ouch! With hilarious text throughout and bright,
contemporary illustrations, this guide to absurdly awesome animals
contains funny labelled diagrams and some excellent made-up Latin
names (n.b. the jellyfish's scientific name is not actually
wibblious wobblious ouchii). Carrying an important message of
celebrating diversity and differences, The World's Most Pointless
Animals inspires a drive to conserve our amazing planet and the
creatures we're lucky enough to share it with. Quirky Creatures is
a series dedicated to seeking out the weird and wonderful denizens
of the natural world and explaining why they are so strange, from
the ridiculous to the truly terrifying. Also available in this
series is The World's Most Ridiculous Animals and The World's Most
Atrocious Animals.
From the Look Closer series, this richly illustrated concertina
book takes you on a journey through the deep dark waters, all the
way down to the seabed, before floating back up to the surface. A
follow-up to The Street Beneath My Feet, The Skies Above My Eyes
and The World Around Me, this visually stunning book ventures to
the very bottom of the sea on a journey of discovery. Through the
waves and into the deep, you'll spot all kinds of weird and
wonderful marine creatures, explore the seabed and discover the
impact humans have had on the underwater world. As you dive below
the surface, past sea otters playing in fields of giant kelp, you
will see sea lions and shoals of mackerel playing in the shallows,
before passing orcas hunting in pods in the deeper water. As well
as animals, discover the technology which is used under the sea,
from scuba breathing apparatus to oil pipelines and deep sea
submarines. As you reach the very bottom of the sea, the 'twilight
zone' where very little light can filter through, you will meet the
mysterious creatures of the deep such as Lanternfish and the
luminous swell shark. This book is part of the Look Closer series,
a set of concertina books which help teach us about the mysteries
which can be found in the world around us.
Books with X-Ray Vision: Animal Armour is an ingenious and
innovative new title where children can hold some of the pages up
to the light to see the insides of some of the animals that use
their shells, exoskeletons and carapaces to defend themselves and
survive. Alongside these dazzling optical effects, the books also
provide fascinating introductions, in bite-sized chunks of text, to
the many different forms of animal armour and the advantages that
they give to different creatures. You'll meet the toughest beetle
in the world, the diabolical ironclad, learn how a narwhal uses its
tusk to stun small prey and how armadillos and pangolins can roll
up into tight balls, protected by their shells and scales, to
protect themselves against attack.
Books with X-Ray Vision: Animals in the City is an ingenious and
innovative new title where children can hold some of the pages up
to the light to see the insides of some of the diverse animal
species that live in cities worldwide. Alongside these dazzling
optical effects, the books also provide fascinating introductions,
in bite-sized chunks of text, to the strange, surprising and
extraordinary ways that some animals have adapted to urban life.
You'll dive under New York pavements to discover the populations of
ants that have made it their home, learn about the many nasty
diseases carried by rats, and marvel at the ways that spiders and
birds have found to use streetlights and traffic to gather food.
Mieke se lewe op Mtwana Wildlife Rescue, aan die oewer van die Limpopo, is alles behalwe saai. Tussen haar pa as die plaas se veearts, Fen se ouma Maggi wat die lodge bestuur en haar eksentrieke oupa Bosjan se natuur- en lewenswysheid kry sy skaars kans om haar ma te mis.
Maar soms wel, veral noudat sy in Gr 7 is en haar tannie Sylvie ver weg is in Amsterdam. Gelukkig was Fen nog altyd daar: Haar boetie wat sy self kon kies, wat van dag een af saam met haar op 'n donkie skool toe ry.
When the world of science is viewed at its extremes it is easier to
study and understand and it is also much more awesome! Inside
Magnificent Habitats find out about all of Earth's biomes, and how
life on Earth is adapted to live in these rich and varied
environments, such as the deep ocean, boreal forests and vast
deserts. Uncover how plants and animals are adapted to survive
droughts, extreme rainfall, freezing temperatures and scorching
heat, and how landscapes change with the seasons, or due to
changing conditions, such as wind, tide or volcanic eruptions .
This series looks at extreme qualities and experiences, and how
things have evolved and adapted to reach their extreme state and
how we can identify scientific information from this. Presented in
a highly graphic and accessible way, Extreme Science will appeal to
visual learners and reluctant readers. Aimed at children aged 9 and
up. Extreme Science is a series of six book: Powerful Forces
Awesome Matter and Materials Spectacular Light and Sound Phenomenal
Plants Magnificent Habitats Incredible Living Things
From the creators of the critically acclaimed The Night Gardener
and Ocean Meets Sky comes a whimsical and elegantly illustrated
picture book about community, art, the importance of giving back -
and the wonder that fell from the sky. THE GUARDIAN "[...] gorgeous
illustration [...] intricate monochrome [...] acid-bright touches
of colour [...] will prompt lively discussion." It fell from the
sky on a Thursday. None of the insects know where it came from, or
what it is. Some say it's an egg. Others, a gumdrop. But whatever
it is, it fell near Spider's house, so he's convinced it belongs to
him. Spider builds a wonderous display so that insects from far and
wide can come to look at the marvel. Spider has their best
interests at heart. So what if he has to charge a small fee? So
what if the lines are long? But as Spider raises the prices,
insects stop showing up, much to Spider's bemusement. And then, all
of a sudden, an unexpected disaster hits and the marvel disappears!
This charming story is accompanied by characterful illustrations,
and also teaches children important life lessons about greed and
the importance of sharing.
One day, Pann the Panda is relaxing and eating his favorite bamboo
when he hears some exciting news. He has been chosen to represent
his animal kingdom on a visit to Australia to see their zoos. Pann
is leaving the next day, so he must start packing! The other
animals eagerly give him advice on what to pack, such as an
umbrella to shield Pann from sunshine and rain, comfortable shoes,
a beach chair, and more. What else should Pann bring with him?
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