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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Natural history & pets > Animals > General
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The Stowaway
(Hardcover)
Selah Bieda; Illustrated by Linette Cox
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R472
Discovery Miles 4 720
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Take in the knowledge and wisdom of a wise old oak tree as he
shares with beautiful illustrations, science facts and folk tales
what he has learned in his 500 years on earth. My arms stretch out
all day long. I can be climbed, but I'm not a mountain. What am I?
I am Oakheart, the oldest tree in the forest! Did you know that
trees can talk to each other? Or that the oldest living thing is a
tree? Let the ancient and mysterious Oakheart, the oldest and
wisest tree in the forest, lead you through this enchanting guide
to trees. In The Secret Life of Trees, Oakheart the Brave shares
his own experiences as well as what he has heard on the wind and
the things whispered to him by animals over his long life,
beginning with his start as a tiny acorn buried underground by a
mouse. Learn all about: How trees grow and survive The different
parts of trees, inside and out, and what they do The many different
types of forests and trees of the world The tallest, oldest,
biggest and widest trees The creatures and organisms that depend on
trees Why trees are so important to humans Tips on how to help
trees thrive Tree folklore from around the world This collection of
delightful traditional stories and engaging facts will impart a
love of nature, and inspire you to look after the world around you.
Whimsical and detailed illustrations have pride of place in magical
tales that mix natural history with a splash of fantasy, creating a
book that you will pore over time and again.
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One Tiny Turtle
(Paperback)
Nicola Davies; Illustrated by Jane Chapman
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R228
R207
Discovery Miles 2 070
Save R21 (9%)
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Ships in 9 - 17 working days
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Follow a tiny turtle's life cycle with this fun, informative
picture book, part of the Nature Storybooks series. Follow a tiny
turtle's life cycle with this fun, informative picture book, part
of the Nature Storybooks series. Watch and wonder as one tiny sea
turtle grows and grows, before she heads back to the beach to
become a mother herself. Curious young minds will love learning
about the turtle life cycle in this picture book which combines
story with information.
Is the cat sleeping or leaping? Is the duck floating or diving? Is the elephant's trunk up or down?
This clever board book of animal transformations allows little ones to read it, flip it and watch the upside-down picture transform what the animal is doing. Perfect to introduce little ones to animal first words and opposites, no matter which way they hold the book!
With striking artwork from acclaimed illustrator Matt Hunt, a clever rhyming text, and smooth, shiny patches on every spread for little ones to explore with their fingers, this stylish book is perfect for babies starting out on their reading journey! Also available in the Upside Down series: Upside Down Opposites.
Danielle is a children's book editor who lives in South East London. She dreams of living in a house full of wiggly piglets and fluffy white kittens. When she's not writing and editing children's books, she'll be found in a ballet class pursuing her other childhood fantasy.
Matt Hunt spent his childhood in the historical county of Worcestershire, England. Starting out as a fine artist, he graduated from the Birmingham School of Art, and from these roots developed a love for Children's illustration. Matt now lives in Redditch, with his wife, and two cats, spending busy days drawing from his humble little home studio.
The Big Book of Belonging is for all the children who like to climb
trees, run barefoot, splash in paddles, search for bugs, sing with
the birds, taste snowflakes and count the stars. By placing
children at the heart of the natural world, the book celebrates our
connection with planet Earth and reveals the often surprising
similarities between humans, animals and plants. Illustrated in
Yuval Zommer's inimitable style and packed with quirky natural
history facts, readers will discover that sea otters hold hands
just like humans do; hermit crabs have homes; and that butterflies
also have bedtimes. They'll learn that just as humans have unique
fingerprints, zebras have different stripes, cowrie shells have
distinct spots and that no two snowflakes are identical. The book's
uplifting message will inspire environmentalists young and old
alike - we all belong to nature, and nature belongs to us all.
The book, Gertie's Birdies, is both a visual delight and an easy to
read aloud collection of verse to stimulate the minds of young
children and connect them to the natural world. The author slips a
few easy to understand ornithological facts into each page thereby
teaching and entertaining both reader and listener. Donna Salko is
the mother of five children and a curious bunch of grandchildren.
"I had my first granddaughter using binoculars before her fourth
birthday. Her brother could identify more birds than the average
adult before he even started preschool." Donna has had a love
affair with photography since her father put the first Canon SLR in
her young hands. Today, she continues the generational tradition by
teaching young children proficiency with cameras and binoculars.
Trips to birding hotspots are regular events. An avid prize winning
photographer and outdoor enthusiast, her efforts to introduce her
grandchildren to birding fell short due to the lack of educational
and entertaining material available. Searching book stores, gift
shops and information centers, the author found the few field
guides written for children seemed to be geared toward much older
children. The very young children had only coloring and activity
books from which to learn. Donna Salko put together a collection of
stunning bird portraits paring each with a short verse. From the
large size American Eagle, Osprey and Wild Turkey, to the very
small Ruby Throated Hummingbird and American Goldfinch, each of the
portrait and poem pages gives small children a better grasp of the
avian beauty and diversity in their own backyards without
overwhelming them with scientific fact. The author lives in
Northeast Pennsylvania but travels frequently to Florida, New
Mexico, Arizona, Maine and Rhode Island. She can be found
photographing birds and wildlife from her backyard to J.N. Ding
Darling NWR, Bosque del Apache and Montezuma National Wildlife
Refuge, her favorite haunts. She enjoys visiting classrooms to read
aloud and discuss these backyard wonders to very receptive and
enthusiastic primary grade-schoolers.
This exquisitely illustrated treasury of narrative non fiction
stories about the natural world, organised season by season and
around the world, shows children the infinite beauty and variety of
nature in every part of the planet. Arranged around the full cycle
of a calendar year, each month chapter features four stories each
from a different part of the world to show that while somewhere it
is hot summer, somewhere else is in the middle of winter, while
some are dry and others are rainy. 48 story spreads tell
fascinating single stories of animals and nature from each month of
the year, showing how the changing of the seasons takes place
around the world, promoting an international sense of the weather,
seasons and cycles of nature from very big, to ever-so-small. This
captivating book will transport readers across the globe, teaching
them about the different kinds of weather and wildlife all across
the planet.
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Funny Bugs
(Paperback)
Paul Mason; Illustrated by Tony De Saulles
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R250
R223
Discovery Miles 2 230
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Ships in 14 - 19 working days
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Heaps of funny facts and cartoons about the bug world's most
hilarious adaptations! Bugs have developed some of the strangest
features and behaviours to survive day in and day out. This book's
lively artwork and side-splitting jokes bring these behaviours
alive - and uncover the awesome science of the bug world. Meet the
goofiest, the stinkiest, the best dancers and of course the
absolutely funniest bugs on planet Earth! Funny Nature is a series
of books presenting science learning through laughter. Brought to
you by the author and illustrator of The Poo That Animals Do, this
series covers science topics including evolution, adaptation,
habitats, anatomy, physiology, life cycles and much more! Perfect
for fans of facts and fun aged 6+. Books in the Funny Nature
series: Funny Beasts Funny Bugs Funny Dinosaurs Funny Plants
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