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Which animal is the biggest on the Earth? Where do the most big
beasts live? Which big animal is the most dangerous in Africa? In
Focus: Big Beasts has the answers! In Focus is a cool, information
series that's perfect for curious kids. These fun books feature
modern, magazine-style pages, including top 10 lists, fast facts,
and more! With pages packed with vivid photography and fun facts,
kids will have fun learning about the world around them! Each In
Focus book features a contents page, glossary, and index.
What if a rattlesnake and a secretary bird had a fight? Who do you
think would win? This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts two
ferocious animals. Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy,
behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pair
before finally discovering the winner!This nonfiction series is
full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations, and it includes
a range of mammals, sea creatures, insects, and dinosaurs to
satisfy all kinds of animal fans.
It’s all about… Riotous Rainforests gives young readers everything they want to know about the world's rainforest regions, some of the most unique places on Earth. Discover the amazing array of wildlife, from noisy monkeys to tiny tree frogs, scary snakes to prowling jaguars. Packed with detailed photography, the latest bite-size facts, and a bonus audio download, this book has everything a nature-mad kid could need.
It’s all about… is a collectable series filled with up-to-date stats and facts about a wide range of hot topics, including animals, history, technology, and vehicles. Each book comes with a bonus audio download so children can take their book wherever they go, as well as glossary that’s perfect for teaching and learning.
Check out the other titles in the It’s all about… series and see if you can collect them all!
Well over 350 species of sharks are known to science, and they can
be found in all the world's oceans from Polar Regions to the
equator and from the surface to the deepest ocean trenches. Here is
a concise and informative introduction to the shark with details of
its anatomy and senses, its hunting and feeding behavior, its
reproduction and life cycle. The gaping jaws, rows of sharp teeth,
and the triangular fin slicing through water are familiar
characteristics of the shark family.
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Rays
(Paperback)
Valerie Bodden
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Discovery Miles 2 290
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Join the elephants on an exciting around-the-world adventure! From
the skyscrapers of New York and Tokyo to the jungles of Peru and
Madagascar, the elephants are off to see some of the most amazing
places in the world - discovering famous buildings, food, transport
and activities in each destination along the way. Each scene is
packed with hundreds of things to find and discover - spot each of
the elephants, their lost possessions, and the sights and friends
they see along the way. Follow the elephants' journey and get
spotting!
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Elephants
(Spiral bound)
James Prunier; Created by Gallimard Jeuness
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R293
R268
Discovery Miles 2 680
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The grandmother leads and protects her herd, the elephant calf is
born and takes its first steps. Watch elephants young and old
trumpet, feed, splash and play. Learn to distinguish between
African and Asian elephants. Find out about the many ways in which
elephants use their trunks. Watch Asian elephants working with
people and discover why people still hunt African elephants and
what is being done to stop them.
You've probably heard of lions and tigers. Perhaps you've seen them
at the zoo. But have you heard of the clouded leopard? This shy
member of the cat family is an endangered species. Their shyness
makes studying them a challenge for zookeepers and scientists. Find
out why they are so special, and why they need our help. Created in
collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian
Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging
their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It
features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through
every step of the engineering design process and is perfect for
makerspace activities. It makes STEAM career connections by
providing a glimpse into the lives of real-life Smithsonian
employees currently working in STEAM fields. Discover engineering
innovations that solve real-world problems with this book that
touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering,
the Arts, and Math!
Ocean animals special features help them survive in all parts of
their watery homes from the deep dark depths to busy coral reefs.
Read all about the amazing adaptations of ocean animals.
Here comes the school bus, beep, beep, beep! Step right up and take
a seat with a sleepy sheep, a squirmy worm, a hairy bear, a quick,
quick chick, a fox with socks, a pig in a wig, and a goat in his
coat, and ride the bus to school, to school, and ride the bus to
school! The bouncy, rhyming text and the bright, witty pictures
make "The Little School Bus a ride that children will want to take
over and over again.
Sleek, stealthy, and powerful, sharks are among the most awesome
creatures in the sea. Super, Strong Tattoo Sharks features 50
temporary tattoos of astonishing sharks from the tiny dwarf
lanternshark to the giant, plankton-eating whale shark, plus cool
facts about each fearsome fish. Easy to apply with a damp cloth,
these tattoos promise lots of fun - and learning - for shark
lovers!
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER BRITISH BOOK AWARDS CHILDREN'S BOOK OF
THE YEAR 2018 A timeless, beautifully designed Christmas present
for children and adults alike, The Lost Words is a gift that will
be pored over and cherished for years to come. All over the
country, there are words disappearing from children's lives. These
are the words of the natural world; Dandelion, Otter, Bramble and
Acorn, all gone. A wild landscape of imagination and play is
rapidly fading from our children's minds. The Lost Words stands
against the disappearance of wild childhood. It is a joyful
celebration - in art and word - of nearby nature and its wonders.
With acrostic spell-poems by award-winning writer Robert Macfarlane
and illustrations by Jackie Morris, this enchanting book evokes the
irreplaceable magic of language and nature for all ages. ***
Discover The Lost Spells, the magical companion book from the
creators of a literary phenomenon. *** Praise for The Lost Words:
'The most beautiful and thought-provoking book I've read this year'
Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Observer 'Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris
have made a thing of astonishing beauty' Alex Preston, Observer 'My
top book of the year' Susan Hill, Spectator 'Gorgeous to look at
and to read. Give it to a child to bring back the magic of language
- and its scope' Jeanette Winterson, Guardian
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The Shark Book
(Hardcover)
Steve Jenkins; Illustrated by Steve Jenkins; Robin Page
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Caldecott Honor-winning team Steve Jenkins and Robin Page explore
the astonishing lives of sharks in this brilliantly illustrated
picture book. Perfect for Shark Week and all year round, this ode
to the notorious ocean predator with more than four hundred species
will blow you out of the water! Sharp teeth, super senses, and
those infamous fins-what's not to love about sharks? Caldecott
Honor-winning team Steve Jenkins and Robin Page explore one of the
world's most notorious-and fearsome-animals. Learn what makes a
shark a shark, what sharks like to eat, and how these predators of
the deep have evolved. Ever wonder which shark is the smallest? Or
the fastest? Even the most deadly? You'll find your answers in The
Shark Book, with countless others. In this magnificently
illustrated picture book, celebrate one of the worlds oldest
species that has continued to capture our imaginations and astonish
us for thousands of years.
Take a trip to the pond and learn how a tadpole grows up to become
a frog in this nonfiction book for early readers. Featuring vibrant
photographs, illustrations and simple, informative text, readers
are sure to be delighted!
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