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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Natural history & pets > Animals > General

Do Baby Elephants Suck Their Trunks? - Amazing Ways Animals Are Just Like Us (Paperback): Katharine McEwen Do Baby Elephants Suck Their Trunks? - Amazing Ways Animals Are Just Like Us (Paperback)
Katharine McEwen; Ben Lerwill
R190 R152 Discovery Miles 1 520 Save R38 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Explore the amazing ways animal babies are just like us in this enchanting non-fiction picture book There are babies everywhere! Some babies can fly and some babies can swim. Most animal babies are very different to us, but there are lots of special ways that we might be the same. Especially when we were very little . . . With a friendly text that's perfect for reading aloud, this book encourages children to think about what makes them unique while learning about amazing similarities they might share with babies in the animal kingdom. From giraffes wobbling as they walk to puppies losing their baby teeth, each spread is fully illustrated with heart-warming collage artwork that beautifully captures the love between parent and child. This is a very special book to share again and again. Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free "Stories Aloud" audio recording. Just scan the QR code and listen along!

Why Are Flamingos Pink? (Paperback): Nancy Dickmann Why Are Flamingos Pink? (Paperback)
Nancy Dickmann
R239 R193 Discovery Miles 1 930 Save R46 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The world is full of colourful birds. But why are flamingos bright pink? You have questions and this book has answers. Find out about flamingos, including what they eat and their behaviour.

National Trust: Out and About Bird Spotter - A Children's Guide to Over 100 Different Birds (Hardcover): Robyn Swift National Trust: Out and About Bird Spotter - A Children's Guide to Over 100 Different Birds (Hardcover)
Robyn Swift; Illustrated by Mike Langman 1
R222 R184 Discovery Miles 1 840 Save R38 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Ideal for any budding birdwatchers, this book encourages children to get outside and spot birds in the wild! Packed with useful information about how to get started, as well as a comprehensive field guide section full of expert tips on how to identify a species when they're out and about. This book is the perfect introduction to birdwatching for children aged 7+!

Snakes and Ladders Board Game (Game): Kate Nolan Snakes and Ladders Board Game (Game)
Kate Nolan; Illustrated by Gareth Lucas
R214 Discovery Miles 2 140 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Young children can have hours of fun playing the classic game Snakes and Ladders with this colourful rainforest-themed set, suitable for 2-6 players. The attractive, sturdy box contains 4 board pieces that slot together, 6 wooden playing pieces and dice, and a 12-page book with clear, illustrated instructions explaining how to play, all brought to life by Gareth Lucas's bright, charming artwork. It's an ideal introduction to board games, and would make a wonderful gift.

My Little Pony: Colouring Book (Paperback): my Little Pony My Little Pony: Colouring Book (Paperback)
my Little Pony
R150 R120 Discovery Miles 1 200 Save R30 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Colour in all the ponies, unicorns and pegasus ponies from Equestria! Get creative and colour in all the pictures of your favourite ponies from Equestria! Featuring Sunny Starscout and all of her friends, this colouring book is sure to provide hours of fun for My Little Pony fans.

Baby's First Wild Animals (Board book): Georgie Taylor Baby's First Wild Animals (Board book)
Georgie Taylor; Illustrated by Bethany Carr
R168 Discovery Miles 1 680 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
First Magic Painting Under the Sea (Paperback): Emily Ritson First Magic Painting Under the Sea (Paperback)
Emily Ritson; Abigail Wheatley
R180 R144 Discovery Miles 1 440 Save R36 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Filled with simple, stylish images designed to appeal to young children, showing well-loved sea creatures. Simply brush water over the bold black and white designs to watch them burst into vibrant colour.

Did You Know? Ocean (Paperback): Dk Did You Know? Ocean (Paperback)
Dk
R497 R426 Discovery Miles 4 260 Save R71 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
In the Rivers (Hardcover): Emilie Dufresne In the Rivers (Hardcover)
Emilie Dufresne; Designed by Jasmine Pointer
R396 R322 Discovery Miles 3 220 Save R74 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Many of the world's animals are finding it harder and harder to survive. Deforestation, pollution, hunting and climate change are all problems that lots of animals are facing today. Learn all about endangered animals in the Arctic, from their ICUN status, to what's being done to help them. Polar bears, walruses, blue whales and reindeer all need our help, what can we do so that we don't lose them forever?

Amazing Animals - 100+ Creatures That Will Boggle Your Mind (Hardcover): Sabrina Weiss Amazing Animals - 100+ Creatures That Will Boggle Your Mind (Hardcover)
Sabrina Weiss; Illustrated by Paul Daviz
R689 R587 Discovery Miles 5 870 Save R102 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Wild City - Meet the animals who share our city spaces (Paperback): Ben Hoare Wild City - Meet the animals who share our city spaces (Paperback)
Ben Hoare; Illustrated by Lucy Rose
R275 R215 Discovery Miles 2 150 Save R60 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Take an unforgettable tour around the world to meet the creatures that share our city spaces - from bears to bats, penguins to opossums - and learn about how they have adapted and thrived in this gorgeously illustrated gift book written by award-winning natural history journalist Ben Hoare. Wild City travels the globe, exploring how animals have adapted to live alongside humans, in busy cities including New York, Rio de Janeiro, Berlin, Stockholm, London, Alexandria, Singapore and Mumbai. Discover hawks by a world-famous shopping street, snakes slithering through city sewers, and penguins waiting patiently to cross the road. Feature spreads take a closer look at the animals, showing how some wander in plain sight while others hide away in our homes, and we meet wildlife heroes from around the world - ordinary people doing extraordinary things to make our wild neighbours feel welcome. Lyrical and factual text written by the award-winning Ben Hoare is perfectly complemented by Lucy Rose's stunning illustrations. The beautiful cityscapes are full of detail with something new to discover with every look.

Real Pigeons Fight Crime (Paperback): Andrew McDonald Real Pigeons Fight Crime (Paperback)
Andrew McDonald; Illustrated by Ben Wood
R210 R168 Discovery Miles 1 680 Save R42 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

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.

Ever wonder why pigeons always act so weird? It’s because they’re out there chasing the bad guys and saving your butts!

Did you know your city is protected by a secret squad of crime-fighting pigeons? It's true! With master of disguise Rock Pigeon, bendy Tumbler, strong Frillback and super-finder Homey, the REAL PIGEONS will solve any mystery and fight any bad guy to keep the city safe!

In their first adventure, Rock and his mystery-solving friends will tackle their first caseload: Why have all the breadcrumbs disappeared? Who on earth is kidnapping bats? And can the pigeons avert a dinner disaster??

Perfect for readers aged 6+ and fans of Pamela Butchart, DogMan, the Naughtiest Unicorn and Hotel Flamingo.

King Of The Swamp (Paperback): Catherine Emmett King Of The Swamp (Paperback)
Catherine Emmett; Illustrated by Ben Mantle 1
R147 Discovery Miles 1 470 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A striking and unique story perfect for little people interested in climate awareness and looking after nature. McDarkly lives quietly all on his own, growing orchids in his dank swamp, until one day his peace is disturbed by an arrogant king who wants to turn the swamp into a roller-skate park. McDarkly has ten days to prove that the swamp isn't damp and dark, but an enchanted world. Can he do it, or will he risk losing his home forever?

Animal Activity Book (Paperback): Alain Gree Animal Activity Book (Paperback)
Alain Gree
R240 R159 Discovery Miles 1 590 Save R81 (34%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This delightful animal-themed activity book will entertain children who are crazy about all things to do with animals. The pages are crammed with over 100 great activities, including dot to dot, spot the difference, colouring in, simple makes and other engaging puzzles, as well as 4 pages of stickers to be used in the book.

An Anthology of Intriguing Animals (Hardcover): Ben Hoare An Anthology of Intriguing Animals (Hardcover)
Ben Hoare 1
R500 R390 Discovery Miles 3 900 Save R110 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Shortlisted for the Smallish Design Awards 2018

This stunning collection of more than 100 animals lets children discover the facts, stories, and myths behind their favourite animals. Whether it's where the slow-motion sloth lives, how the plodding pangolin protects itself from predators, or which animal the Ancient Egyptians thought rolled the Sun across the sky, children can learn all sorts of fun animal facts from the storybook descriptions. Each type of animal is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images.

This beautiful modern bestiary lets you find the animals that interest you and uncover new favourites along the way. Arranged from big to small, the wildlife of the world is revealed in fantastic detail with amazing photography and gorgeous illustrations. From tigers and chameleons to wolves and owls there's an animal for everyone in this compendium of creatures.

An attractive gift for children who can't get enough of wildlife and nature, An Anthology of Intriguing Animals covers all different types of animals. With easy-to-read text and large images, this book is perfect for children to explore by themselves or for bedtime stories.

The Wild Life of Animals - The Secret Lives of Astounding Animals (Paperback): Paula Bossio The Wild Life of Animals - The Secret Lives of Astounding Animals (Paperback)
Paula Bossio; Mike Barfield
R267 Discovery Miles 2 670 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A colourful and comical tour through the animal kingdom from award-winning author Mike Barfield and quirky cartoonist and illustrator Paula Bossio. Featuring key habitats, including seas, forests, deserts and grasslands, this book uncovers the little-known but amazing adaptations, bonkers behaviour and cunning natural skills of the world's most interesting animals. Each story is told from the animal's own perspective. Covering creatures from all over the world, readers will meet flying snakes in the rainforest, vampire squid in the ocean and meerkats in the desert. This hilarious guide, full of fascinating facts, will entrance animal lovers everywhere, and reveal the wild lives of animals like no other.

Bluey: The Beach (Paperback): Penguin Young Readers Licenses Bluey: The Beach (Paperback)
Penguin Young Readers Licenses
R133 R108 Discovery Miles 1 080 Save R25 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Read along and join Bluey's latest adventure! Based on an episode of the wildy successful animated series, Bluey, as seen on Disney+ Join Bluey for a fun day at the beach! What will she discover along the way? While Mum is off for a walk along the beach, Bluey discovers a beautiful shell. When she runs to show Mum, she begins a series of fantastic and laugh-out-loud encounters that will both excite and test her in unexpected ways. Based on an episode of the wildy successful animated series, Bluey, as seen on Disney+

This or That Questions About Animals and Plants - You Decide! (Paperback): Kathryn Clay This or That Questions About Animals and Plants - You Decide! (Paperback)
Kathryn Clay
R267 R215 Discovery Miles 2 150 Save R52 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Scientists estimate that there are 8.7 billion animal species on the planet. There are about 400,000 plant species. New plants and animals are being discovered every day. Scientists who study these species have lots of choices to make and lots to learn. Now the choice is yours. Would you rather be covered in feathers or scales? Would you want to be an oak tree or a giant water lily? Would you choose to talk to animals or understand plants? It's your turn to pick this or that!

The Secret Jungle (Hardcover): Jessica Courtney Tickle The Secret Jungle (Hardcover)
Jessica Courtney Tickle
R273 Discovery Miles 2 730 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A glorious natural-world search book, perfect for sharing with little ones. Dusk is falling after a busy day in the jungle and two young orangutans are ready for bed. Soon, young readers will be, too, as The Secret Jungle takes them through a day in the life of the world's jungles - from Borneo to Papua New Guinea, Costa Rica to Brazil, Madagascar to Sri Lanka - taking in the nocturnal sights and discovering what the day has in store before curling up ready to rest again. 'We mustn't wake the pandas up - they are all snuggling down now...' Written and illustrated by Jessica Courtney-Tickle, The Secret Jungle will take readers on a stunning journey through beautiful surroundings. a beautiful gift for parent and child to look at together sure to provide hours of enjoyment, along with an appreciation of the natural world a peaceful read that's perfect for soothing little ones before bedtime full of charming moments to discover. Young nature enthusiasts will meet big cats and kingfishers, tree frogs and turtles, gorillas and lemurs and more. With facts to feed inquisitive imaginations, this is the perfect book to share at any time of day. Praise for The Secret Forest: "THE SECRET FOREST is dreamily beautiful and sure to enchant any child at bedtime." -David Walliams

My Friend the Octopus (Paperback): Lindsay Galvin My Friend the Octopus (Paperback)
Lindsay Galvin
R195 Discovery Miles 1 950 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

From the bestselling author of Darwin's Dragons comes a high-stakes aquatic adventure, perfect for fans of The Murderer's Ape! England, 1893, and aquarium fever is at its height. Twelve-year-old Vinnie Fyfe works in the tea-shop at Brighton aquarium, and waits for her milliner mother to return from Paris. The arrival of a giant octopus changes her life for ever. Discovering a talent for art, Vinnie begins to draw the extraordinary beast. She soon realises she can communicate with the octopus through colour and - as a gripping mystery begins to unfold - discovers what true courage really means ... The second middle-grade historical adventure by critically acclaimed Lindsay Galvin, author of Darwin's Dragons A gripping Victorian mystery with a touching connection between a young girl and an octopus at its heart Strong STEM and natural history themes with an underwater twist Effortlessly blends exciting adventure with a rip-roaring historical mystery and non-fiction elements PRAISE FOR DARWIN'S DRAGONS: 'A striking and original adventure ... just the sort of story I love.' EMMA CARROLL 'WHAT a voyage! [Darwin's Dragons] is everything you hope it will be ...' LUCY STRANGE '[A] beautifully fictionalised story' THE TELEGRAPH

Illumibugs - Explore the world of mini beasts with your magic 3 colour lens (Hardcover): Carnovsky Illumibugs - Explore the world of mini beasts with your magic 3 colour lens (Hardcover)
Carnovsky; Barbara Taylor
R491 Discovery Miles 4 910 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Journey through the undergrowth with your magic three-colour lens (included) and discover over 180 minibeasts from every continent, under the sea and even from prehistoric times. Invertebrates make up nearly 97% of life on earth! With your lens in hand, discovermini beast habitats, and learn more about the impressive insects and other creepy crawlies that scuttle and wriggle around the world. Your green lens reveals ahabitat, spanning7 continents, under the sea and prehistoric times. Learn about the particular environments and challenges that minibeasts face here. Your red lens brings to life insects including beetles, butterflies, moths, flies and wasps. Your blue lens uncovers theother invertebrate creepy crawlies from different mini beast families including worms, snails, and spiders. Fact pages fill in the details and guide you through a world bursting with life and colour. The latest in the bestselling Illumi series, Illumibugsis a hidden-world adventure with a fascinating scientific angle, and the perfect gift for bug spotters 6 years and older. Innovative illustrations from award-winning design duo Carnovsky make this a natural history like no other, with hundreds of places, plants and creatures to discover on three layers of detailed artwork. How many creepy crawlies will you find on your prehistoric journey? See 3 images in 1 with the eye-boggling Illumi series, featuring magic-lens artwork from creative design duo Carnovsky. Bugs, dinosaurs, animals, the human body, and even ghosts are envisioned like never before in this groundbreaking series. The explosions of colour on each page are in fact three distinct layers of illustrations, each exploring a different aspect of a fascinating subject. Use the three-colour lens to reveal the hidden details on each one, then read all about the topic on in-depth fact pages. There's always something new to discover in Illumi!

Any Trout About? (Paperback): Andy Hussey Any Trout About? (Paperback)
Andy Hussey
R214 Discovery Miles 2 140 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Wipe-Clean Finding Out About Animals (Age 6-7 Science) (Paperback): Hannah Watson Wipe-Clean Finding Out About Animals (Age 6-7 Science) (Paperback)
Hannah Watson; Illustrated by Marta Cabrol
R180 R144 Discovery Miles 1 440 Save R36 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Learn how to distinguish between living and non-living things and investigate animal habitats, feeding and growth with this educational activity book. Part of the Usborne Key Skills series that supports the Science lessons children learn at school, with wipe-clean pages and answers and secret notes for grown-ups are at the back.

501 Backyard Animal Joke-tivities - Riddles, Puzzles, Fun Facts, Cartoons, Tongue Twisters, and Other Giggles! (Paperback):... 501 Backyard Animal Joke-tivities - Riddles, Puzzles, Fun Facts, Cartoons, Tongue Twisters, and Other Giggles! (Paperback)
Highlights
R283 R241 Discovery Miles 2 410 Save R42 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Animal lovers can learn about favorite backyard animals in this wild collection filled with fun facts, jokes, riddles, tongue twisters, cartoons, puzzles, and activities. This uniquely Highlights combination of nonfiction, humor, and activity is guaranteed to tickle the funny bone of every animal- and joke-obsessed kid. Jam-packed with paw-some puzzles, hiss-terical cartoons, a-moose-ing jokes, and information about owls, bears, foxes, and more, this collection is sure to make kids smile and provide them with hours of fun learning all about backyard animals.

Grow, Tree, Grow! (Paperback): Dom Conlon Grow, Tree, Grow! (Paperback)
Dom Conlon; Illustrated by Anastasia Izlesou
R246 R223 Discovery Miles 2 230 Save R23 (9%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
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