More than 40,000 species of spiders exist worldwide, and approximately 3,500 species exist in the United States and Canada. Although arachnophobia (fear of spiders) is one of the most common phobias in North America and Europe, only about 30 species can harm humans. This 12-panel folding guide introduces you to the world of spiders; describes their evolution, anatomy and behavior; and explains the ways in which spiders benefit healthy ecosystems and are useful to humanity. It also highlights both familiar and unusual species and provides steps to take in case of an encounter or venomous bite, as well as threats to spiders' survival and what you can do to help conserve and protect these species. Made in the USA.

Introduce children to insects and bugs through fun activities and hands-on science projects. From ants and beetles to dragonflies and mosquitoes, bugs are amazing little creatures. They provide incredible opportunities for getting outside and discovering nature. There are so many kinds to see and appreciate-even in your backyard or at a nearby park. Teach your children to love and protect the great outdoors. This workbook by entomologist Jaret C. Daniels features more than 20 simple, fun introductions to a variety of creepy crawlies, including bees, butterflies, spiders, and more. Plus, over a dozen activities help kids to make hypotheses, experiment, and observe. The 19 hands-on science projects-such as raising native caterpillars and attracting moths with an ultraviolet light-put students in control of their own learning! You never know what your children will uncover in their outdoor classroom. Every day is a little treasure hunt. If they keep good records and share what they find, their observations can even help scientists learn more about nature. So get the Insects & Bugs Backyard Workbook, and get started on a lifetime of discovery.

Join Katy, Cassie, Zia and Luca on a series of amazing adventures as they work together to save the planet... While eating delicious honey on toast in Zia's garden, the friends decide to go on a hunt for a bees' nest. They'd love to learn how honey is made and meet the queen bee herself. Shrinking down to the size of insects, the group come face-to-face with giant garden creatures and learn just how dangerous the world can be - if you're a bee. Could this miniature adventure turn out to be their biggest yet?

The third title in 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. A super-accessible and highly-illustrated chapter book series, perfect for readers aged 6+ and fans of Pamela Butchart, DogMan, the Naughtiest Unicorn and Hotel Flamingo. Ever wonder why pigeons always act so weird? It's because they're out there chasing the bad guys and saving your butts! What do REAL PIGEONS do? They nest, of course! And when they nest, they nest HARD. Protecting their city from crime is tiring work after all! But the squad can't rest yet, not with a bone-crunching vulture on the loose, a wild child running amok, and a long-lost family to find! Will the REAL PIGEONS ever find the perfect nest to take the perfect nap?

A stunning collection of animal poems from master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, celebrating with heart and humour the creatures with whom we share our planet.

Collaborating once more with iconic artist, Michael Foreman, Morpurgo's poems are inspired by The Carnival of the Animals – a humorous musical by the French composer Camille Saint-Saëns. Building on this classic framework, Michael has added many more animals – they speak in their own voices, full of humour and brio, to tell of their lives and the impact of humanity on their habitats.

With full colour illustrations throughout, this celebrated partnership has created a book with a strong ecological message that will also ignite a love of poetry in young readers and will appeal to fans of The Lost Words. Above all it is a celebration of the natural world in verse, a book to treasure and to inspire.

Take a journey through the oceans of the world in this beautiful book, made entirely from hand-pressed plants.

Artist Helen Ahpornsiri transforms silky seaweeds, feathery algae and bright coastal blooms into playful penguins, scuttling crabs and schools of silvery sharks. Turn the page to explore each corner of the oceans, from hidden rock pools to the darkest depths. Marvel as plants transform into marvellous creatures, and discover the magic and beauty that lies beneath the waves . . .

Animals of all shapes and sizes make epic journeys across our planet, through harsh weather, avoiding hungry predators, in their efforts to survive. Travel around the globe with some of the world's most incredible animals and discover their unique migration stories.

Follow the emperor penguin through snow, ice and bitter temperatures; watch as the great white shark swims 10,000 km in search of seals; track huge herds of elephants, on their yearly hunt for water and be amazed at the millions of red crabs, migrating across Christmas Island.

With stunning colour illustrations, uncover the astonishing migrations of 20 creatures, in this truly inspiring narrative. Written by Mike Unwin, a UK Travel Writer of the Year, and illustrated by Jenni Desmond, winner of the New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book, prepare yourself for a journey like no other.

Follow the amazing migrations of these 20 creatures: Arctic tern, barn swallow, bar-headed goose, ruby-throated hummingbird, osprey, wandering albatross, whooping crane, emperor penguin, African elephant, blue wildebeest, caribou, straw-coloured fruit bat, humpback whale, green turtle, Southern pilchard, salmon, great white shark, monarch butterfly, globe skimmer dragonfly, Christmas Island red crab.

Following on from the hugely successful The Big Book of the Blue comes this nonfiction sticker activity book that brings the marine world alive in a creative way. Taking fascinating facts as its starting point, the activities in the book invite children to draw, colour and play games with all manner of ocean wildlife, inspiring children's interest in nature as they play. Sid the Sardine accompanies readers throughout the book, explaining the 20+ activities and games as he swims along. Yuval Zommer's rich illustrations characterize some of the quirkiest sea-creatures and make fantastic stickers for children to use in their drawings and to complete games and puzzles with.

Discover the dangerous and strange creatures of the deep ocean. This fascinating nonfiction book allows elementary readers to come along on a deep-sea exploration to learn about marine animals they may have never heard of, including gulper eels, yeti crabs, and deep-sea lizardfish. With stunning photos, captivating images, informational text featuring Time For Kids content, helpful diagrams, and intriguing facts, children will be excited to learn about these unbelievable underwater predators. This book also includes text features such as a table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as resources like a bibliography and a list of useful websites for learning more. Keep students reading from cover to cover with this high-interest book!

A picture book edition of Us Two and other favourite A.A.Milne poems.

Wherever I am, there's always Pooh
There's always Pooh and Me.
Whatever I do, he wants to do.

This selection of poetry from A.A.Milne’s When We Were Very Young and Now We Are Six, features Christopher Robin and his dear friend, Pooh, with beautiful decorations from Winnie-the-Pooh illustrator E. H. Shepard, making it the perfect book for those who would like to be six for ever and ever.