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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Natural history & pets > Animals > General
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Boobies
(Hardcover)
Nancy Vo
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R564
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Discovery Miles 4 780
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Take a walk on the weird side as Lonely Planet Kids reveals 100 of
the world's strangest animals. From glass frogs and mole lizards to
umbrella birds and fishing spiders, discover crazy creatures and
rare species you've never heard of before from all corners of the
globe! Meet the egg-eating snake and satanic leaf-tailed gecko from
Africa; the chinstrap penguin and narwhal from the Arctic Circle;
the Bornean bearded pig and snub-nosed monkey from Asia; the
frilled dragon and superb bird-of-paradise from Australia; the
hoopoe and Etruscan shrew from Europe; the ghost-faced bat and
magnificent frigatebird from North America; the Brazilian horned
frog and red-lipped batfish from South America; and lots more!
You'll then plunge into the dark depths of the oceans to meet fish
and deep sea marine life, like the hairy frogfish, immortal
jellyfish, crown-of-thorns starfish and the mimic octopus. Who will
you crown the world's wackiest? 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!
Packed with facts and tantalising anecdotes from experts and
bursting with colour photographs, learn all about insects in this
fresh take on the subject that kids with love. It's time to learn
everything about insects! Each book in the National Geographic Kids
Everything series has more than 100 pictures, an explorer's corner
with from-the-field anecdotes and tips, fun facts throughout, maps
and infographics, an illustrated diagram, a photo gallery, cool
comparisons, a behind-the-scenes photograph, an interactive
glossary, and more.
Pedro Loves the Planet tells the fact-filled story of day in the
life of a boy who is passionate about the environment. Pedro spends
the day at his school eco club's forest cabin where he learns about
electric cars,plants some vegetable seeds and encourages his
friends to think of creative ways to recycle. Follow Pedro as he
shares his love of the environment - learn about renewable energy,
discover fun ways to save water and find out what else you can do
to help protect our planet. With an engaging and lively narrative
from Jess French and fun, warm illustrations from Duncan Beedie
this book will help ignite a love and appreciation for nature,
right on our doorsteps. The Nature Heroes series focuses on a group
of friends who are passionate about nature and the great outdoors.
Each book features a different child who has a favourite topic that
they are fascinated by: Billy Loves Birds, Bella Loves Bugs, Ava
Loves Animals and Pedro Loves the Planet!
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Animals Underground
(Paperback)
Daniel Moignot; Claude Delafosse; Translated by Sarah Gibson
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R239
R193
Discovery Miles 1 930
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It's so dark underground, you can't see the animals who live down
there - but with the help of your 'magic' torch, you'll get to
explore their hidden homes. Run with the rabbit into its burrow.
Follow the mole through its tunnels. Swim with the beaver to its
lodge. Swoop with the kingfisher into its riverbank nest. You'll
even discover how the extraordinary cockchafer is born and grows up
entirely underground. This title is part of the My First Discovery
paperback series - a unique collection of beautifully illustrated
information books for children aged 4 to 7, with simple language to
aid learning and realistic artwork to inspire young minds. This
edition contains a paper torch at the back of the book, revealing
hidden secrets on the 4 darkened transparent pages and making the
story come alive - one detail at a time. With free access to a
brand new audio app, children can listen and read along at their
own pace, page by page.
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Macaws
(Paperback)
Jaclyn Jaycox
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R268
R216
Discovery Miles 2 160
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Macaws are among the most colourful members of the parrot family.
These clever birds live in the rainforest. They use their bony
tongues to crack into nuts and seeds. Find out more about these
fancy fliers!
Discover 1,000 cool stickers featuring your favourite ocean
animals, like dolphins, coral, fish, sea turtles, seals and more.
You'll also find skill-building puzzles and mazes, spelling and
pattern games, drawing, photos, facts, and other activities that
will keep you entertained (and learning) for hours on end. National
Geographic Kids Sticker Activity Books are loaded with fun.
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Birds
(Hardcover)
Penelope Arlon
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R237
R154
Discovery Miles 1 540
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A visual guide for the very youngest birders.
Discover all about birds The first pages describe birds' amazing
variety and adaptations, with sequences that show exactly how they
fly. Life cycle spreads include a fantastic display of bird eggs.
Find out about backyard birds and their dramatic lives, and also
about birds in the most extreme habitats on Earth. And learn how to
do simple, fun projects, like creating a bird-watching journal or a
bird feeder. The digital companion book, BE A BIRDER, features
audio calls from both backyard birds and more exotic species.
Join the PAW Patrol team for a ROARsome dinosaur rescue! The pups
are preparing for Tyrese the T-Rex's first birthday, but a popping
balloon scares him away! It's up to Chase, Rex and the PAW Patrol
team to track down Tyrese and rescue him from the depths of the
jungle. Can they safely bring him back for his birthday
celebration? The PAW Patrol are on a Dino Roll!
Nature School is your destination for kid-friendly nature learning,
where you can explore the natural world through engaging reading,
beautiful illustrations, and more than 30 hands-on activities. Kids
need a break from screens now more than ever. Screen-free time
spent exploring and learning about the outdoors makes for happier,
healthier, smarter kids. And playing in nature gives kids
confidence and independence, promoting creativity and teaching
responsibility. With Nature School, all ages will enjoy connecting
with nature and becoming inspired to discover the wild places
around them. Travel through five of earth's largest biomes,
studying plants, animals, and their adaptations for survival-and
learn hands-on through nature experiments explained in each
lesson.From the arid desert to the salty seashore, investigate
extraordinary ecosystems, discovering the role of predators and
prey and learning about life cycles, climate, landscape, and more.
Chapters in this book explore plants, animals, and life cycles of:
Temperate Forests Deserts Seashores Grasslands Wetlands Featuring
activities and experiments that include: Bark & Leaf Rubbings
Desertscape Diorama Salt Dough Seashells Tornado in a Bottle Nature
Journaling The whole family will enjoy learning through Nature
School!
Smelly rubbish, rotting food and piles of poo are disgusting! But
not to flies! Why? You have questions, and this book has the
answers. Find out all about flies, including their body parts,
young, food and behaviour.
The third title in the bestselling and highly illustrated
children's books series, soon to be hitting screens everywhere as
an animated film and TV show with Nickelodeon and produced by James
Corden. A super-accessible and highly-illustrated chapter book
series, perfect for readers aged 6+ and fans of Pamela Butchart,
DogMan, the Naughtiest Unicorn and Hotel Flamingo. Ever wonder why
pigeons always act so weird? It's because they're out there chasing
the bad guys and saving your butts! What do REAL PIGEONS do? They
nest, of course! And when they nest, they nest HARD. Protecting
their city from crime is tiring work after all! But the squad can't
rest yet, not with a bone-crunching vulture on the loose, a wild
child running amok, and a long-lost family to find! Will the REAL
PIGEONS ever find the perfect nest to take the perfect nap?
Meet sparring snow leopards, sprinting cheetahs, and slumbering
jaguars in this book about the biggest cats on Earth. Follow pumas
and cheetahs as they roar, hunt, fight, and play their way through
the day. Wildlife expert Tyus D. Williams cleverly weaves the story
in the style of a nature documentary, including gentle science
explanations perfect for future zoologists.
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!
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Pop-Up Birds
(Board book)
Laura Cowan; Illustrated by Giulia Lombardo
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R254
Discovery Miles 2 540
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From hovering hummingbirds and dancing pink flamingos, to diving
penguins and owls spreading their wings before your very eyes,
birds fly off the page in this gorgeous pop-up book. Lyrically
written and informative, this book is a delight to read aloud,
introducing a lovely selection of birds in a wonderful, memorable
way.
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.
Take a journey through the oceans of the world in this beautiful book, made entirely from hand-pressed plants.
Artist Helen Ahpornsiri transforms silky seaweeds, feathery algae and bright coastal blooms into playful penguins, scuttling crabs and schools of silvery sharks. Turn the page to explore each corner of the oceans, from hidden rock pools to the darkest depths. Marvel as plants transform into marvellous creatures, and discover the magic and beauty that lies beneath the waves . . .
National Geographic Primary Readers pair magnificent National
Geographic photographs with engaging text by skilled authors to
help your child learn to read. Developed by education experts, this
series of books for beginner readers is spread across four levels:
Early Reader, Becoming Fluent, Becoming Independent and Independent
Reader. A pair of eyes lurks just above the water's surface - is it
a crocodile or an alligator? Packed with beautiful and engaging
photos, kids will learn all about these two reptiles, and find out
what makes them different. This National Geographic Kids Level 3
Reader provides both accessible and gripping text to captivate the
scientists and explorers of tomorrow! Level 3: Becoming Independent
books are best suited for kids who are ready for complex sentences
and more challenging vocabulary, but still draw on occasional
support from adults. They are ideal for readers of Purple and Gold
book bands for guided reading. For another National Geographic
Level 3 Reader, try Manatees (9780008266691).
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