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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Natural history & pets > Animals > General
Part of the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series,
discover the amazing life of Jane Goodall, the world's foremost
expert on chimpanzees. When Jane was little, her father gave her a
toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. This inspired her lifelong love of
animals, and she went to study them in the wild as soon as she
could. Jane lived with chimpanzees in their natural habitat and
became famous for her pioneering approach to research. She now
educates the public on animal rights and campaigns for
environmental issues around the world. This moving book features
stylish illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a
biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile
of the primatologist's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a
bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the
lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to
scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things,
yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series
offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of
formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for
reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present
expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you
to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning
cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even
more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to
children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who
will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Whether in your garden, kitchen, bathroom or under a log in the
woods, minibeasts are everywhere to be found! So grab this handy
nature guide and explore every nook and cranny you can find, there
might just be a surprise. Did you know that honey bees have a
special stomach for honey? Or that butterflies got their name from
butter? From gorgeous orange-tip butterflies to the fierce-looking
stag beetle, get ready to find out about over 190 different
minibeasts and bugs. There are so many wonderful living things to
meet in this children's spotter's guide, published in collaboration
with the RSPB, the largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe.
You will learn what a dragonfly's lifecycle looks like, which
habitat each insect enjoys most and what kind of minibeasts you may
be likely to spot each season. This guide covers all grounds when
it comes to minibeast-watching. Whether you're in a city park or on
a walk in the woods, don't ever leave your RSPB Nature Guide:
Minibeasts at home! Includes information on how to make your green
space bug friendly, activities such as making a wormery and a
minibeast checklist so you can tick off everything you spot! With
beautiful and life-like illustrations by Kate McLelland throughout,
this is the perfect contemporary pocket guide for young wildlife
watchers and adult nature enthusiasts alike. This is the third book
in the RSPB Nature Guide series, following Birds and Wildlife.
Uncover five nature stories in a single rock pool. Watch a prawn
cleaning up the floor and a hermit crab change his shell as you
lift the double-layer lift flaps in 1... 2... 3! With read-aloud
rhyming texts and first words to see and say, this book reinforces
early language skills.
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The Stowaway
(Hardcover)
Selah Bieda; Illustrated by Linette Cox
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Deserts
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Donald Grant; Illustrated by Donald Grant
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Discovery Miles 2 750
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See how the heat, the cold and the wind shape the landscape.
Discover how people, plants, and animals survive in these desolate
regions of the earth.
Who is that with the long tail? What is making that sound? Who is
diving in the pond? Lift the flaps to see what the birds are doing.
Some like to play tag, others hide acorns and another builds nests
in the strangest of places. With colourful illustrations and simple
and interactive text, this is the perfect introduction to birds for
little ones. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a world famous centre
for botanical and mycological knowledge. With two inspiring gardens
at Kew in London, and Wakehurst in Sussex, visitors are enchanted
with the wonder of plant diversity. Over the past 250 years Royal
Botanic Gardens, Kew has made innumerable contributions to
increasing the understanding of plants and fungi, with many
benefits for humankind. Bloomsbury's Lift and Look board books have
large cut-out flaps, specially designed for small hands. They also
feature bright and beautiful illustrations and fun, engaging text,
which children will adore. Available in a range of young children's
favourite topics, including Bugs, Garden, School, Dinosaurs and
Space.
Owl and Bird take a walk and count the things they see. Bold,
colorful illustrations with cute characters and simple text enable
babies and toddlers to learn about the concept of numbers. Printed
as a board book, the story is nicely designed for young children.
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.
A rousing and radical investigation into the climate crisis, its
causes, and how to fight for the most vulnerable people affected by
it, This Book Will Save the Planet is a vibrantly illustrated study
of one of humanity's most significant threats. With this third
title in the NYT #1 best-selling Empower the Future series, you'll
gain a deeper understanding of climate change and climate justice.
Our planet is in crisis. The ice caps are melting, sea levels are
rising, wildfires are raging... and those most affected by global
warming are marginalised communities across the globe. But all is
not lost - there's still time for each and every one of us to make
a difference. Through the lens of intersectionality, author Dany
Sigwalt lays out the framework for how we can come together to
fight climate change, and how we can work to put people over
profit. The planet is not protected if all its inhabitants are not;
the people are not protected if the planet they inhabit is not. In
this book, you will: Discover the core principles of climate
justice Learn how solidarity, community and mutual aid can change
the world Find out how to use your privilege to stand-up for other
people At the end of each chapter, there are activities and calls
to action to get you thinking and to grow your knowledge. All you
need is a pen and a piece of paper. With kaleidoscopic and vibrant
illustrations by artist Aurelia Durand, this book is written for
everyone who lives on planet Earth. By the end, you'll have the
tools you need to go out and make a difference. The Empower the
Future series is a collection of vital and urgent books about how
we can all build a better world. Other titles in the list include
This Book is Feminist and This Book is Anti-Racist.
Discover the oceans of the world in this delightfully silly sticker
book, illustrated by Mariana Ruiz Johnson. From bright coral reefs
to the deepest oceans, each spread is full of facts and animals,
with plenty of space for you to add your stickers. And you can be
as sensible or as silly as you like - why not make the sharks dance
or dress an octopus as a pirate? With over 300 stickers, this book
will keep young nature lovers busy for hours!
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