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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Natural history & pets > Animals > General
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Did you know that the fishing cat has partially webbed paws for
catching fish? Or that pumas can leap over 15 feet into trees?
There are roughly 38 species of cats today, each one superbly
adapted to their environment - whether that be in the rainforest or
the desert! This captivating and stunningly illustrated guide will
teach you everything you need to know about our feline friends.
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Funny Bugs
(Paperback)
Paul Mason; Illustrated by Tony De Saulles
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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
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+!
The bestselling I Wonder Why series has the answers to all the
questions you’ve ever wanted to ask about the natural world,
history, space, and more! Which bird flies underwater? Is the Red
Sea really red? How deep is the ocean? Learn the answers to these
questions and more in I Wonder Why: The Sea is Salty, a fascinating
question-and-answer book all about seas and oceans. Award-winning
children's author Anita Ganeri makes learning about the natural
world fun with her accessible and entertaining style, and
information is presented in bite-sized nuggets, making it ideal for
dipping in and out. Bright illustrations by Gareth Lucas bring the
seas and oceans to life, from sharks and dolphins to pirate ships
and underwater volcanoes. Dive in and discover strange underwater
creatures beyond your imagination, and fascinating facts about our
relationship with this watery world.
- Learn all about alligators--and they are amazing. Of course,
you'll learn the difference between alligators and crocodiles, and
you'll also find out how many teeth they have, why they have bumps,
and how fast they can run.- You'll meet the white alligators at the
New Orleans Zoo, and even learn how to make a Glitter Gator Puppet.
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).
A great coloring book for kids and any fans of Bluey! This coloring
book is designed for children who love Bluey! It includes 64
high-quality images designed to entertain and engage, providing
hours of coloring fun. Kids can use pens, pencils, markers, paint,
and crayons. These coloring pages packed with fan-favorite
characters like Bluey, Bingo, and Bob Bilby will keep kids happy
through road trips, plane rides, rainy days, and more.
A tender, beautifully illustrated story that captures the true
heart of friendship. Mila, the seal, has found a special rock in
the middle of the sea. One day, after a funny accident, she meets
Charlie the seagull. The two become friends and together they share
precious time on the rock until Charlie has to leave with his
family. What will become of Mila and what will become of their
friendship?
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Manners from the Moon
(Hardcover)
Simeon A Shigg; Illustrated by Diana Resendiz; Edited by Antoine Bandele
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The Crocodile Who Didn't Like Water is a funny, unique and
uplifting story about family, acceptance and unconditional love,
from award-winning creator Gemma Merino. Everybody knows that
crocodiles love water, but this little crocodile is different. He
doesn't like water at all. In fact, he prefers climbing trees! But
it can be lonely when you're the odd one out, so the little
crocodile tries his best to change. But being wet isn't for
everyone - and a shiver soon becomes a cold and the cold becomes a
sneeze, a surprisingly HOT sneeze... Could it be that this little
crocodile isn't a crocodile at all? He might just be a DRAGON!
Question-and-answer format brings (readers) right to the topics
that interest the most. Accessible and photo-packed.--BOOKLIST
Clear, full-color photos provide close-up views of various species.
This is a fun treat for browsers. --SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
- Why is it called the Bald Eagle?- What do eagles eat?- How strong
are eagles?- How well can an eagle see?- How fast can an eagle
fly?- Where in the world do eagles live? And you will also learn
how to make an eagle and an eagle's nest you can eat! As in all the
books in this series, each question and answer is illustrated with
a large color photograph and a charming illustration.
Who's Hiding in the Jungle? will have the whole family in stitches!
Pick a card, any card! With one landscape card and one animal card,
there will only ever be one animal that features on both. From wild
cats to camouflaged reptiles, can you be the first to find the
concealed animal in amongst the jungle scenery? Featuring Caroline
Selmes's delightful animal illustrations and jungle scenes.
Caroline Selmes is also the illustrator of Dinosaur Bingo, Jungle
Bingo and the popular I Saw It First! series. FUN FOR THE WHOLE
FAMILY: this easy-to-play game is suitable for children aged 4+ for
hours of family fun FAST-PACED MATCHING GAME: with one landscape
card and one animal card, accelerate your reaction speed as you
spot the animal that appears on both CAPTIVATING ILLUSTRATIONS:
beautifully illustrated animals and jungle scenes
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Counting Creatures
(Paperback)
Julia Donaldson; Illustrated by Sharon King-Chai
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Count your way through the Christmas holidays with this stunning
numbers book full of gorgeous baby animals, amazing flaps to lift
and holes to peep through. From Julia Donaldson, bestselling author
of The Gruffalo, and Sharon King-Chai, who together created the
award-winning Animalphabet. From a leopard with her cubs, to a frog
and its tadpoles, young readers will delight in counting each
creature's babies and seeing where they live. With rhyming text and
a surprise search-and-find game, this is a read-aloud delight and
an absolute must for the family bookshelf. A truly beautiful
Christmas gift. Included in the Telegraph's the Best Children's
Books of the Year.
Readers learn intersting facts like: what are a rattlesnake's
rattles made of? And what happens when a lizard loses a tail?
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Fish
(Hardcover)
August Hoeft
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