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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Natural history & pets > Animals > General
When little Poppy visited the zoo, she met Tulsi, the last tiger in
the world, and embarked on an unforgettable adventure. "Are you
going to eat me?" asked Poppy, who had noticed a large sign saying,
'Beware of the tiger'. "Certainly not," replied the old tiger.
"And, besides, I've lost my teeth," he smiled. "Can you help me
find them?" Thus began a magical journey deep within the enchanted
forests of India. Saba Douglas-Hamilton, Samburu National Reserve,
Kenya: "Dr Chet Trivedy, has dedicated his life to improving the
health of his patients. Having also turned his hand to tiger
conservation, he now blends his background in medicine with his
love for wildlife in this charming tale to bring some of India's
less-known creatures, like the dhole and gaur, into the spotlight.
Through the eyes of an elderly tiger that befriends a young girl,
the reader departs on a quest to encounter some of the charismatic
creatures that live in the jungles of India. Gently woven into the
tales of each of these lovable characters are important lessons
about the health challenges children face all over the world today,
from which we can all learn." Profits from this book will go to the
Tulsi Foundation www.tulsifoundation.co.uk a non-profit
organisation that with the support of WCT, an Indian wildlife
charity, has trained over 1,100 rangers in 14 tiger reserves across
three states in Central India. Support of these staff is playing a
key role in keeping Tulsi the tiger and jungle friends safe and
well for generations to come.
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.
Through the eyes of Peter Rabbit we become acquainted with a
variety of birds as they return to Peter's neighborhood in the
spring. In the context of the story about each bird, we hear about
its nesting habits, its feeding preferences, and its interactions
with other wildlife. We meet Jenny Wren, Scrapper the King-bird,
Redwing the Blackbird, and dozens more. An engaging introduction to
birds for young children.
-Why are owls eyes so big? When do owls sleep. Why do they hoot?
How many kinds are there? Why do horned owls have horns? These are
just a few of the 20 things you will learn about those outrageous
owls.- You'll understand how owls save us money and that baby owls
look like cotton balls. And you'll make a fun owl from a paper bag
and some leaves.
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.
Learn all about identifying birds with this beautifully illustrated
spotter's guide. With 35 British birds to learn about, the RSPB
First Book of Birds is perfect for budding birdwatchers and
naturalists. Through beautiful full-page illustration accompanied
by key information about each creature, this book is designed to
encourage young children's interest in the outside world and the
wildlife around them. Includes a spotter's chart for children to
fill in, key facts about each bird and accurate illustrations to
make spotting birds easy. Part of a series of collectible spotter's
guides published in partnership with the RSPB, the largest wildlife
conservation charity in Europe. Other topics include: flowers,
birds, mammals and minibeasts.
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