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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Natural history & pets > Animals > General
Get ready for a dinosaur adventure with Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol in
this storybook! Join Chase, Marshall, Skye, and the rest of the PAW
Patrol for an adventure in Dino Land. This rescue is so epic they
need a helping paw from their new puppy pal, Rex. Boys and girls
who love Nickelodeon's hit show will thrill to this full-color
storybook! Get on the case with Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol! Chase,
Marshall, Rubble, Skye, and the rest of the puppy heroes are on a
mission to save their friends and protect the community of
Adventure Bay using their paw-some vehicles, tools, and teamwork.
This book is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to
book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with
UCL Institute of Education (IOE) Seaside Animals is a non-fiction
text reporting on animals that live by the seaside. The simple
sentence structure offers readers the opportunity for an
independent reading experience with the support of the
illustrations. Reading Champion offers independent reading books
for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading
skills. This early non-fiction text is accompanied by engaging
artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded
so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging
reading for pleasure.
Using helpful charts, graphs, informational text in conjunction
with vivid images and intriguing facts, this fun and engaging title
allows early elementary readers to explore the ecosystem, plants,
and animals of the deserts around the world.
Ever wanted to talk to a tiger? Or chatter with a cheetah? Or yak
with a yak? This book brings together a babble of more than 100
beasties and explores the amazing ways they talk to each other -
from fish that fart, to alligators that dunk, to fire worms that
flash, you'll discover that wildlife have the strangest ways of
sending a message...
Did you know that the fishing cat has partially webbed paws for
catching fish? Or that pumas can leap over 15 feet into trees?
There are roughly 38 species of cats today, each one superbly
adapted to their environment - whether that be in the rainforest or
the desert! This captivating and stunningly illustrated guide will
teach you everything you need to know about our feline friends.
Blobfish, pangolin, and flower mantis are just a few of the names
of the bizarre bugs and animals that readers will learn about in
this fascinating nonfiction title. Through vibrant images and
photos, informational text, a glossary of terms, and an index,
readers will learn some of the strange ways that arthropods,
invertebrates, and mammals have adapted over time to camouflage
themselves and develop interesting ways to keep predators away.
The magical world of J.K. Rowling's Fantastic Beasts meets the real-world experts of the world-famous Natural History Museum, in an awe-inspiring exhibition devoted to the wonders of nature, science and adventure - and their fictional counterparts from Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts. Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature is the official book inspired by the spectacular exhibition, shining a light on beasts in all their fantastic forms. Taking inspiration from Newt Scamander, this gorgeous colour gift book invites the whole family to explore the inspiration and links between the magic of J.K. Rowling's creatures and the astonishing real-world wildlife that has roamed the earth, seas and skies of our planet throughout history.
Prepare to pore over ancient maps of sea monsters; naturalists' field notes crammed with intricately painted chameleons and caterpillars; and dinosaurs such as the mighty Dracorex Hogwartsia, the 'Dragon King of Hogwarts'. The Natural History Museum boasts one of the finest collections in the world - some 80 million animals, plants, minerals, rocks and fossils. These scientific specimens sit beside breathtaking artwork of J.K. Rowling's magical creatures; fascinating props and artefacts from the Fantastic Beasts and Harry Potter films; and stunning wildlife photography. Readers are invited to meet unicorns and merpeople, Nifflers and Bowtruckles, pythons and tigers, and observe their amazing and endlessly surprising behaviours.
Each chapter begins with an original essay by a well-known writer, environmental expert or natural history scientist, offering their own unique insight into the exhibition. Uplifting and absorbing, this is a book that evokes the true magic and majesty of nature in all its myriad forms. Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature inspires us to protect our precious planet - a must-have for Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts fans of all ages, budding explorers and readers who aren't able to visit the exhibition in person.
A breathtaking picture book about incredible animal migrations,
illustrated by the winner of the 2019 Waterstones Children's Book
Prize, Jenny Lovlie. Over the cold, mirrored waters of the Arctic,
a tiny tern sets off on the world's longest animal migration. On
her way, she passes humpback whales, caribou, Canada geese,
leatherback turtles and monarch butterflies, each on their own
incredible journey south for winter. When the Arctic tern finally
arrives, she must find a new home on the Antarctic shore . . .
until it's time to return to the northern skies once again. A
beautiful, lyrical and reassuring bedtime story, perfect for young
animal lovers, with a map and double-page spread of non-fiction
facts at the end. Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with
a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and
listen along!
Animals in Danger follows some of the most endangered animals on
our planet. This fact-packed and timely series looks at the plight
of rhinos, elephants, polar bears, orangutans, lions and gorillas,
and explores the efforts being made to save them. Beautiful
photographs accompany sensitively written text, encouraging young
readers to care about our planet and the animals in it. ELEPHANTS
They're big, smart, and in danger! Find out what makes these gentle
giants so special, and why they need our protection. Discover... *
How elephants use their trunks. * The biggest threats to their
survival. * How you can help to save them. ...and much more!
This bright touch-and-feel book has textures to touch, words to
learn and games to play. Perfect to share with babies and toddlers!
Touch the fuzzy bee, feel the frog's bumpy tummy and stroke the
peacock's shiny tail. Every page has an odd-one-out game to play
and there's a matching game at the end, too. With gentle, rhyming
text and silly animal noises to make together, this book will
provide hours of fun for young children. Also available:
Touch-and-Feel: Vehicle Words, Touch-and-Feel: Animal Words,
Touch-and-Feel: Farm Words,
There are lots of animals at the seaside. Where are they hiding and
what are they doing? In this innovative lift-the-flap book, little
ones can pore over the beautiful collaged pages and explore under
rocks, shells and seaweed to find out interesting facts about
seaside wildlife. This is the perfect introduction to the outdoors.
Discover a spine-tingling collection of toxic animals, and learn
about the astonishing strategies they use to deliver venom and
poison. Creatures from all around the animal kingdom wield a
mysterious weapon that is key to their survival: poison! These
sophisticated concoctions are designed with precision to defy
predators or subdue prey. Big-eyed fuzzy critters with a deadly
bite; tiny flashy octopuses that can kill in minutes; sinister
spiders, snakes and scorpions...
With this title, beginning readers discover animal eyes of all
shapes and sizes. Featuring simple, informational text and colorful
images even the most reluctant reader will be eager to learn!
"Maybe that's one of the reasons people get dogs, to kind of close up the empty places inside them." Eleven-year-old William never needed a friend more than now. After his parents' separation, his father's new engagement, and his grandfather's dying without any warning -- adopting big, beautiful Riley is the first thing in a long time that has made him feel better. That is, until Riley innocently chases a horse. Local law states that any animal that chases livestock must be put to sleep. Suddenly William stands to lose another thing close to him. Together with his "totally unsurpassed" friend Grace, William begins a campaign to reverse the county commissioners' decision. But with a community divided on the issue, and the bully Ellis Porter trying to stop them at every turn, will they be able to save Riley's life? Celebrated author Eve Bunting shows William's determined struggle to fight for what he believes in. The Summer of Riley is an inspiring novel about learning to accept life's changes, the healing power of friendship, and the unending desire to protect those we love.
Discover some of nature's biggest giants through jaw-dropping facts
and dramatic photos.
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