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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Natural history & pets > Animals > General
Filled with bite-size facts and amazing original illustrations, the
Small and Mighty range is the ultimate pocket-sized collectible
series for young readers who can't get enough of their favourite
topic. In The Small and Mighty Book of Bugs, readers will discover
everything about the world of creepy-crawlies. This pocket-sized
book is packed full of interesting facts and vibrant illustrations
that will satisfy the curiosity of any insect enthusiast. Uncover
the beauty of butterflies, the dazzling delights of dragonflies,
the underground world of ants, and much, much more!
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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Summer
(Board book)
Gerda Muller
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R157
Discovery Miles 1 570
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This is one of a series of four books without text, which lead the
young child through the seasons of the year. Full of fun, active
illustrations, this chunky board book shows the joys of fishing for
tadpoles, playing at the beach, eating ice-cream, and enjoying
evening picnics.
Watch a caterpillar metamorphose into a butterfly in this fun,
informative, award-winning picture book, part of the Nature
Storybooks series. Watch a caterpillar metamorphose into a
butterfly in this fun, informative, award-winning picture book,
part of the Nature Storybooks series. Curious young minds will love
discovering each stage in the journey, from wriggly green
caterpillar to the beautiful butterfly, in this picture book which
combines story with information.
Published in association with the Guardian, You Can Save the Planet
leads readers minute by minute through an average day. From
dressing and eating to using email and mobile phones, this book
reveals the impact of everyday life on the environment, and shows
how even the smallest actions can make a difference to the future
of our planet. Up-to-the-minute facts and clear explanations of key
concepts are combined with practical advice in this essential book
for young adults and their families.
Sixteen different jungle animals battle it out in an epic fight!
Who will be the champion? This nonfiction reader compares and
contrasts 16 ferocious jungle creatures. 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.
Around the world there are lots of different types of gardens, from woodlands and rainforests to deserts and mountains. At Kew you can explore many of these amazing habitats, all in one place. Packed full of fascinating facts about flowers, plants, trees and more, and lots of activities, this is the perfect book to start your Kew adventure.
Trek through the rainforest in the Palm House and spot coconuts, bananas and cacao pods. See the world in bird's eye view as you climb the Treetop Walkway. Let the bluebells brush your ankles on the Woodland Walk.
You'll learn more about the plants, flowers and wildlife that live at Kew, and which ones you might spot at home. Find out why the elements are important, why bees are superheroes and how birds prepare for hibernation.
With tips on how to grow plants, make a bird feeder, create art from nature, and so much more, this book allows you to take home the Kew experience.
'A fascinating welcome to the wonderful world of insects' -
LoveReading4Kids 'Fun, inspiring, and well researched.' - Kirkus
Reviews, starred review A beautifully illustrated tour of some of
the world's most fascinating insects, perfect for readers 8+. Did
you know that without insects, humankind could not survive? This
illustrated, fact-filled title explores the huge variety of
insects, with a focus on what makes an insect an insect, the
differences between the groups, and why insects are the most
important animal group on Earth. Broken down into sections
exploring each of the main types of insect, each section takes a
different, playfully visual approach to really capture the
character of the insects in the order being explored. As well as
including practical advice for observing insects safely, a section
at the back of the book describes ways to help insects and
encourage them into a garden no matter how small.
Join acclaimed author Elise Gravel on a dazzling and revelatory
tour of the insect world. In The Bug Club, Elise Gravel shares all
her favourite and most interesting facts about these marvelous
creatures, some of which are so unique and strange, you could
almost imagine them living in outer space! Most people know that
spiders have eight eyes, but what about the caterpillar? These
little critters have them beat with a whopping twelve! Did you know
mosquitoes are attracted to smelly feet? That the honey bee has
hair on her eyeballs? That butterfly feet double as noses? And
grasshoppers have ears on their bellies? These are just some of the
many things about bugs that make them endlessly enchanting. Elise s
inquisitiveness and charm pop off the page as she takes us on a
walk through her mind and the awe-inspiring natural wonders that
exist right outside our doorsteps. If you re curious what the
inside of a slug looks like, The Bug Club has you covered. Not only
does Elise answer these burning questions, but she draws it all
beautifully and brightly in her signature cartoony style. The
followup to her award-winning The Mushroom Fan Club, where Elise
shares her delightful and family-friendly mushroom hunting
adventures, The Bug Club offers more activities and fun for the
whole family. This time, the treasure is hiding just below a rock
or that pile of fresh fall leaves.
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!
Filled with bite-size facts and amazing original illustrations, the
Small and Mighty range is the ultimate pocket-sized collectible
series for young readers who can't get enough of their favourite
topic. In The Small and Mighty Book of Oceans, readers will find a
wealth of facts, stats and profiles about the world's seas and
their inhabitants - including everything from whales, sharks,
jellyfish and crabs, to coral reefs, and even the strange creatures
lurking in the ocean's depths. Original vibrant illustrations and
tons of fun facts make this an essential purchase for fans of ocean
life in all its forms.
Head to the mountains of China to study panda bears in this
beautiful non-fiction field guide for kids. You might know that
panda like to snack on bamboo, but there's so much more to discover
about this mysterious black-and-white bear! Turn the pages to
discover where pandas like to spend their summers, and how cute
they are as newly-born cubs. Filled with simple science and plenty
of animal facts, this book also explains how poaching and
deforestation made pandas an endangered species - and what needs to
be done to protect their habitats in the future.
A stunning picture book about one little girl and her orangutan friend,
based on the Greenpeace film that became a viral sensation.
When a little girl discovers a mischievous orangutan on the loose in
her bedroom, she can't understand why it keeps shouting OOO! at her
shampoo and her chocolate. But when Rang-tan explains that there are
humans running wild in her rainforest, burning down trees so they can
grow palm oil to put in products, the little girl knows what she has to
do: help save the orangutans!
Published in collaboration with Greenpeace, featuring a foreword from
Dame Emma Thompson and brought to life by award-winning illustrator
Frann Preston-Gannon, this is a very special picture book with a vital
message to share.
Extra pages at the back include information about orangutans and palm
oil plus exciting ideas about how young readers can make a difference.
When Pigeon finds a delicious hot dog, he can hardly wait to shove
the entire thing in his beak. But . . . then a very sly and hungry
duckling enters the scene and wants a bite. Who will be the more
clever bird? In this hilarious follow-up to the acclaimed Don't Let
the Pigeon Drive the Bus Mo Willems has created another avian
adventure that encourages children to share even their most prized
processed foods. Mo Willems is a six-time Emmy Award-winning writer
and animator for Sesame Street and the head writer of Cartoon
Network's Code Name: Kids Next Door. The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog is
the companion to Mo's first children's book, Don't Let the Pigeon
Drive the Bus He is also the author of Time to Pee .
Introduce bird watching to a new generation of birders. Stan
Tekiela's famous Birds of Minnesota Field Guide has been delighting
bird watchers for decades. Now, the award-winning author has
written the perfect bird identification guide for children! The
Kids' Guide to Birds of Minnesota features 85 of the most common
and important birds to know, with species organized by color for
ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don't know what it is? Go
to the yellow section to find out. Each bird gets a beautiful
full-color photograph and a full page of neat-to-know
information-such as field marks, calls/songs, a range map, and
Stan's cool facts-that make identification a snap. Fun bonus
activities for the whole family, like building a birdhouse and
preparing your own bird food, make this a must-have beginner's
guide to bird watching in the Land of 10,000 Lakes!
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Animal Homes
(Board book)
Becky Davies; Illustrated by Lara Paulussen
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R279
Discovery Miles 2 790
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Hungry Coyote
(Hardcover)
Cheryl Blackford; Illustrated by Laurie Caple
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R393
R370
Discovery Miles 3 700
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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+!
This is an exciting investigation into the most powerful predator
in the ocean, shown in more than 200 images. It offers an in-depth
coverage of every aspect of these creatures' natural history. It
provides dramatic images from renowned wildlife photographers show
sharks in action, while detailed illustrations reveal the complex
inner workings of a shark's body. It includes exciting features
throughout the book focus on particular topics - see the blue shark
hunting its prey and the lemon shark giving birth to live young. It
is perfect for 8- to 12-year-olds, for home or school use. Sharks
are some of the most intriguing creatures in the sea, and here you
will find out all about their infinite variety, basic instincts and
survival skills. It helps you to compare the awesome jaws of the
great white shark with the filter-feeding habits of the whale
shark, the largest fish in the world. It shows you to discover how
hammerheads detect and track their prey and how the weird-looking
wobbegong becomes invisible. This book makes learning about natural
history exciting and accessible, bringing the subject to life with
action-packed photography and informative text.
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