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Can you tell a slow loris from a slender loris? Did you know that
when it rains orangutans make umbrellas using leaves? What's the
difference between a monkey and an ape? Discover all of this (and
many more monkey facts!) in Kate Viggers' humorous, illustrated
guide to monkeys and other primates. From lemurs and tarsiers to
gorillas and chimpanzees, A Book of Monkeys reveals the social
lives of primates, their dining preferences and their grooming
habits. You will even find out which monkey swims and how the male
gorilla impresses female gorillas! So, if you want to be able to
tell your chimp from your bonobo or find out what a macaque likes
to eat for tea, A Book of Monkeys is the perfect book for you.
An epic, oversize nonfiction picture book in the vein of Bees: A
Honeyed History-all about sharks and their prehistoric
predecessorsSharks are some of the oldest creatures on the earth
(or, rather, in its waters.) This epic survey follows sharks from
their earliest appearance in the Paleozoic era up through the
challenges they face today.Along the way, readers will meet many
different sharks from different points in history. They will get an
up-close evolutionary look at what makes a shark a shark-like their
skin, their teeth, their fins, and more. And they will get a crash
course in archeological time, as the book mostly covers prehistoric
sharks or modern-day sharks who have been around much longer than
humans. Like the hammerhead, who has been patrolling tropical
coastlines for more than 20 million years!With lush illustrations
from Gordy Wright and meticulous research from author Miriam
Forster, Sharks: A Mighty, Bite-y History is sure to delight shark
lovers, science fans, and any reader who loves to discover new
wonders about the world around them.
A thrilling virtual tour animal safari. Take a hike through the
world's rainforests and spot more than 200 wild, colourful,
peculiar, and marvellous jungle animals - without ever leaving your
own bedroom! Get up close to jaguars and sloths, swim with manatees
and piranhas, and watch a bird of paradise show. The imaginative
narrative makes you feel like you are actually there.
At just three months of age, he had seen more than anyone should
ever have to see. He was the offspring of two champions in the
bloody, sadistic world of dog-fighting. An American Staffordshire
Bull Terrier, the pup was bred to be a killer, trained in violence
and fear by the brutal Leroy "Big-Un" Keller. One night it becomes
too much, and the young dog runs away. The pup escapes into the
arms of another survivor, Rick Simpson, the man who finally gives
him a name: Billy Bob. With Rick, Billy's world opens up to
friendship and love. Billy is able to connect with those in need of
comfort and help people in trouble. However, Billy is pursued by
the savage Keller clan as well as animal control forces who cannot
look beyond the stereotypes of Billy's breed to see the loving,
loyal animal underneath. The bond between Rick and Billy runs
strong and true, but will it be enough to put an end to Keller's
vicious cycle of abuse so Billy can live free?
In the third magical Stella Starflake adventure the explorers meet gargoyles, sea-gremlins, mermaids, red devil squids - even a Gentleman Flamingo!
Ice princess Stella Starflake and her father Felix are in trouble: President Fogg has expelled them from the Polar Bear Explorers' Club, and banned them from going on any further expeditions.
Stella's not going to be put off by rules and regulations though. She knows her friend Shay is in danger of turning into a witch wolf himself, since receiving a deadly bite on their last adventure. It's vital that Stella and her friends set out to find the spellbook that could save his life, even if it means travelling over the cursed Black Ice Bridge.
It's a formidable and dangerous task, and their journey takes them on a breathtaking, page-turning adventure!
"It's coming home, it's coming home, it's coming, football's coming
home!" Sing along to the ultimate football anthem with the only
official Three Lions songbook. A few minutes of singalong fun at
bedtime! Lyrics written by David Baddiel, Frank Skinner and Ian
Broudie Perfect for teaching little ones the words to the song Cut
out and make your own trophy! Bright illustration and the complete
lyrics make this a must-have keepsake book Three Lions Words by
Frank Skinner and David Baddiel Music by Ian Broudie Copyright (c)
1996 Avalon Management Group Ltd. and B-Unique Music Ltd. All
Rights for Avalon Management Group Ltd. Administered by BMG Rights
Management (UK) Ltd. All Rights for B-Unique Music Ltd.
Administered by Kobalt Music Group Ltd. All Rights Reserved Used by
Permission
A thought-provoking book for children aged 5+ years that explores
biodiversity and opens up key discussions about the environment and
the topical issues highlighted in David Attenborough's documentary
Extinction: The Facts. There are estimated to be around 20
quintillion animals living on Earth, but it's tricky to picture so
many animals! So instead, let's imagine just 100 animals at a time
. . . What does it look like? How are animals divided up? How many
species are still to be discovered? Where in the world can wild
mammals be found? And how 'wild' are they really? What are the most
popular pets? How many species are extinct and how many are in
danger? If there had only ever been 100 animals, then 10 are living
and 90 are extinct! IF THE WORLD WERE 100 ANIMALS opens up
discussions and includes tips on how to protect the world we share
- supporting children in becoming global citizens and promoting
empathy, kindness and self-awareness. If we focus on just 100
animals, it's easier to see the things they have in common, and the
things that make them different. So come and meet the animals in
our wildlife park, and think about the big questions that affect
them, and us!
Discover some of the weirdest insects on Earth through jaw-dropping
facts and dramatic photos.
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.
A beautifully illustrated narrative non-fiction picture book that
imagines the consequences of a world without polar bears The Arctic
is home to many different kinds of animals. They can be strong like
a walrus, tough like a lemming and sometimes hard to see like a
polar bear. But now their habitat is melting at an alarming rate.
As the Arctic ice melts, polar bears are threatened with
extinction. What are the terrible consequences if polar bears truly
disappeared? Artist and writer Lily Williams explores how such a
loss would affect other environments and animals across the planet
in this clever, gorgeous book demonstrating the vital importance of
polar bears. A stunning picture book for children age 5 and up, and
a perfect introduction to the themes of climate change,
conservation and the importance of ecosystems.
Welcome to the world of predators. All sorts of animals can be
predators and they all have something in common - to their prey,
they are terrifying!
Gorillas, wolves, chickens, and kangaroos. It might not seem
obvious at first, but these species all have something in common:
their individual members must all find their places within their
groups. These power struggles can be dangerous! Read about the
fierce world of animal alphas and how they make it to the top. This
nonfiction book will keep students engaged in reading as they build
their literacy, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. Important
text features include a glossary, index, and table of contents. The
Reader's Guide and culminating activity require students to connect
back to the text as they develop their higher-order thinking
skills. Check It Out! provides resources for additional reading and
learning. With TIME For Kids content, this book aligns with
national and state standards and will keep grade 3 students reading
from cover to cover.
It's a double mystery when a robot and a hamster go missing before
the science fair in the third book of this full-color early chapter
book series about the best detectives in the Midwest! Detective Tip
#3: Use your imagination and stay calm! When a classmate's DIY
robot goes missing right before the school Science Fair, Detective
Wednesday Nadir and her service dog, Woof are sure they can find
it...until the class hamster also disappears! Now the pressure is
on! Can Wednesday and Woof use the scientific method to solve two
cases at once-or will the stress cause a mess? HarperChapters build
confident readers one chapter at a time! With short, fast-paced
books, art on every page, and milestone markers at the end of every
chapter, they're the perfect next step for fans of I Can Read!
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