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There are millions of animals that call the ocean home. Some of
these animals are in danger. Learn about marine animals that are at
risk of becoming endangered and what people and activists like
Jacques Cousteau have done to help. Readers will learn about the
causes of endangered animals and the steps they can take to help
the conservation and preservation of sea life. Through Time For
Kids content, vibrant images, informational text, and stunning
facts, readers are sure to be engaged and inspired to help these
animals in any way they can. This book also includes text features
such as a table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as
resources like a bibliography and a list of useful websites for
learning more. Keep students engaged from cover to cover this
high-interest book!
The newest picture book written and illustrated by the bestselling
and award-winning Rob Biddulph, the creative star behind the viral
and phenomenal #DrawWithRob! Let's follow the footprints! Let's
hunt for some clues! Left footprint! Right footprint! No time to
lose! As everybody knows, Red-Footed Boobies are fabulous bakers.
But when Desmond's frangipane tart goes missing amidst a flurry of
footprints, the Blue-Footed Booby becomes the chief suspect. But
all is not as it seems... Featuring one of the stars of Draw With
Rob (video number 24), this is a gloriously silly rhyming story
about the perils of jumping to conclusions. Perfect read-aloud fun
for children aged 3+!
The perfect story to soothe anxieties in times of change, set in an
exciting, vibrant minibeast world. In the wild patch of the garden,
under brambles roaming free Live little bugs whose feelings are as
big as big can be . . . It's nearly time for all the little
caterpillars to become beautiful butterflies. But Clover is worried
about changing and wants to stay a caterpillar forever. Can her
butterfly friend, Basil, show Clover that big changes can be full
of fun too? An uplifting rhyming story to reassure the littlest
bugs that even the biggest changes are never as scary as they seem!
Beautifully brought to life by Hollie Hughes, author of THE GIRL
AND THE DINOSAUR and Nila Aye, illustrator of Benjamin Zephaniah's
NATURE TRAIL.
Encourage readers to learn about the various animals that need help
and what they can do to make a difference through volunteerism in
this inspiring nonfiction title. Readers will discover different
programs and organizations that work to protect animals, animal
habitats, and endangered species through vibrant images and charts
and informational text. Featuring a list of helpful and useful
websites, this nonfiction title encourages readers to take part in
animal activism in any way they can--from baking homemade dog
biscuits to exploring careers that help sick or injured animals.
What would happen if a wolverine and a Tasmanian devil had a fight? Who do you think would win?
This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts two ferocious mammals. Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling animals 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.
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) Moth is a non-fiction text
reporting on how a hawk moth grows from egg to adult. 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.
A magical fairy school series about helping animals and looking
after nature, from the publisher of the best-selling series,
Rainbow Magic! Poppy Merrymoss is so excited to start at Oakwings
Academy, a beautiful fairy school in the trunk of an old oak tree.
There she'll learn about all the different types of magic that
fairies use to help nature, and she'll discover what type of fairy
she'll be when she grows up! But when evil Lady Nightshade puts a
curse on the forest, stopping the adult fairies from making the
magic seeds that create fairy dust, it's up to Poppy and her
friends to save the forest! Can Poppy and her friends Ninad
Cleardrop and Rose Seedpip stop Lady Nightshade and rescue a little
lost otter? Look out for Poppy Merrymoss's next adventure, Fairy
Forest School: Baby Bunny Magic.
"Delightful and hilarious."-Kirkus Reviews, STARRED Review Turtles
are found on every continent EXCEPT Antarctica. But not for long!
Follow along as a rogue group of determined animals embark on an
adventure (and defy their flustered narrator in the process) in
this funny animal picture book for kids! When the narrator explains
that turtles are found on every continent except Antarctica, one
determined turtle sets out to prove him wrong. After recruiting
other non-Antarctic animals along the way-much to the narrator's
dismay-turtle and his friends travel through fields, forests, and
cross an entire ocean to reach their goal. But what exactly do they
do once they get there? This nature-documentary-gone-wrong is a
gleefully funny lesson in determination, and includes educational
backmatter and lots of animal fun facts!
Explore the wonderful world of animals, from the jungles of South
America to the plains of Africa. With over 160 stickers of
kangaroos, koalas, walruses, whales and many more wild animals to
bring the colourful scenes to life.
Minibeast fans will quickly become minibeast experts with this
informative, inventive and entertaining take on an animal book! Do
you know all there is to know about minibeasts? Bees die when they
sting you, centipedes have 100 legs and cockroaches are
indestructible, right? Well, this book is here to show you that
you're WRONG! But don't worry, there are so many minibeasts out
there it's impossible to know everything about all of them . . .
So, let's uncover the truth! From incredible insect architects to
eating spiders in your sleep, discover how everything you think you
know about creepy-crawlies is actually untrue in this in-depth,
ingenious book with debunks many common myths about all kinds of
minibeasts. With fascinating, friendly and easy-to-understand text
written by zoologist Dr. Nick Crumpton and amazingly detailed
colour artwork on every page, this beautifully produced hardback
gift book with an stunning tactile cover will impress insect fans
of any age. Also available in this series: Everything You Know
About Dinosaurs is Wrong!
The magical and reassuring tale about baby barn owl Plop is a
beloved children's classic! As read by HRH the Duchess of Cambridge
on CBeebies Bedtime Stories! Plop, the baby owl, is like every barn
owl there ever was, except for one thing - he is afraid of the dark
. . . The dark is brimming with excitement and magic. As Plop
ventures into the night, he meets a boy who shows him fireworks, a
black cat who takes him exploring, a girl who tells him about
Father Christmas, among other surprising discoveries . . . Filled
with gentle humour and heart-warming illustrations, this uplifting
story about finding the courage to face your fears has been beloved
of parents and children for decades - and its message of resilience
is as timely as ever! An abridged board book edition, for readers
aged 3+.
What if a jaguar and a skunk 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.
Narwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense
jellyfish. The two might not have a lot in common, but they do love
waffles, parties and adventures. Join Narwhal and Jelly as they
discover the whole wide ocean together in the hilarious seventh
book of this blockbuster graphic novel series! The perfect first
book for young 5 year-old, 6 year-old, 7 year old and 8 year-old
readers looking for funny, high interest books that are an
accessible read, where they'll discover the joys of friendship,
working together and the power of imagination. Featuring three
short stories and a super fun ocean fact page - and joke page too!
Warning: you may want to cuddle this book! We've found the planet's
cutest animals and squeezed them inside this adorable title. From
fluffy pandas and penguin chicks to pygmy possums and inquisitive
quokkas, discover a mix of family favourites and lesser-known
critters, all accompanied with fun facts and big, beautiful photos!
Starting from North America, you'll travel through all the
continents of the world to meet 100 outrageously cute creatures.
Say a big "hello" to the fennec fox from the deserts of Africa, the
northern pygmy owl from the western United States, the European
hedgehog, Siberian chipmunk, the New Zealand fur seal and the
bearded emperor tamarin from South America. You'll also meet
endangered and nearly endangered species and learn how to get
involved with different conservation efforts to help protect them.
About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the
world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its
first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown
a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now
sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely
Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in
school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture,
sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to
inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and
their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an
adventure. Come explore!
Could a Penguin Ride a Bike? provides a fun and informative
introduction into the life of a penguin. By imagining animals in
everyday scenarios, readers can learn about their size, diet and
other features. For example, a penguin chick eats 200 fish a day -
so imagine having one round for dinner! Featuring superb
illustrations and an engaging question and answer format, this
title is extremely engaging and enjoybale. Could A Penguin Ride A
Bike will be sure to keep young readers entertained whilst also
helping them to understand and retain animal facts.
Fish and fungi, plants and protists, mammals and monera all seem to get along swimmingly in and around the peaceful-looking pond environment. But a closer look at a small square reveals an ever-changing world. . .home to a larger variety of creatures and goings-on than youd ever imagine, even in just a drop of its water! This beautifully illustrated you are there science book--part of the critically acclaimed One Small Square series--is brimming over with fun-to-do experiments and activities for children ages 7 and up. Includes a pond field guide, a glossary-index, and a resource list.
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