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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Natural history & pets > Animals > General
Did you know that there are roughly 400,000 different species of
beetles? These incredible creatures make up about 25% of all
animals on our planet! Beetles are superbly adapted to life in
various climates across the world, wherever trees and flowers are
found. From the mighty Goliath beetle to the beautiful iridescent
scarab beetle, this captivating and stunningly illustrated guide
will teach you everything you need to know about these fascinating
insects.
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Noah
(Board book)
Jaye Garnett; Illustrated by Ariel Silverstein
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R275
Discovery Miles 2 750
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A fun and magical tour of the world of working with animals, with
Billie and their very silly pet cat, Mia! Does your child love the
ocean? Do they think that they might want to work with animals one
day when they are grown up? Help your child to find out about all
sorts of jobs that people do when they work in, on or under water.
Billie has a very special dressing up box. When they choose an
outfit from the box, they are whisked away to meet all sorts of
people doing all kinds of amazing job. In Working Underwater,
Billie and Mia meet a diving instructor, an oceanographer, a marine
scientist, an aquatic vet, an aquanaut and many more. Together,
they find out lots of interesting things about these jobs these
people do in water. (And be sure to take a close look to see what
naughty and silly things Mia gets up to in the funny
illustrations.) Jump into Jobs is no ordinary science careers
series. It's designed to help young children to think not only
about the job that they might want to do in the future, but to be
inspired by the world of work that is happening all around them.
Each book concludes with a spread to encourage children to research
the topic further through fun activities. The series is perfect for
children aged 5 and up who are interested in what adults do all day
and as part of a well rounded PSHE and Science curriculum. Title in
the series: Working with Animals Working in Space Working
Underwater Working with Weather
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Liam's Big Heart
(Hardcover)
Diane W Forti; Illustrated by Carter Stuart
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R537
R496
Discovery Miles 4 960
Save R41 (8%)
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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.
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.
Sing your heart out with a whole choir of characters, in the
showstopping new picture book from number one bestselling author
David Walliams, illustrated by the artistic genius, Tony Ross!
There's more than one star of the show... In fact, there's a whole
choir of them! Warble the walrus LOVES to sing. Unfortunately, she
is not very good at it! And when her atrocious warbling causes an
avalanche, the other walruses leave her all alone. But when you
SING like no-one is listening, SOMETIMES, they start to hear you...
The perfect story for anyone who loves to laugh or sing, this
brand-new story from David Walliams is a delightfully wonderful
warble about doing what makes you HAPPY, and being LOUD about it!
Learn how you can save endangered animals and make the world a
better place, too! From beetles and butterflies, to puffins and
polar bears, animals and habitats all over the world need our
protection. In this beautifully illustrated book, children (and
adults!) can learn about thirteen different habitats - gardens,
hedgerows, heathlands, woodlands, highlands, wetlands, the
coastline, freshwater, oceans, savannahs, jungles and mountains -
and simple everyday ways we can protect them. Find out how to help
hedgehogs in your own back garden or spread the word about
endangered animals further from home, as you discover all the
little things you can do to make a big difference. Including 70
everyday ways you can save our planet! Engaging text by Dr Jess
French, presenter of Minibeast Adventure with Jess on CBeebies,
with artwork by super-talented Angela Keoghan, illustrator of
Inspector Brunswick and the Case of the Missing Eyebrow. **As seen
on Channel 4 Sunday Brunch** Finalist for the Best Children's
Publication award at the ACE Best Product Awards 2019
Zoom A California sea lion makes a deep dive. Read to learn all
about these playful mammals.
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Perky
(Hardcover)
Christina Mckinney
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R494
Discovery Miles 4 940
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Ships in 18 - 22 working days
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The beach is full of things to spot. From shimmering seashells,
buckets and spades to creatures scurrying in the breaking waves,
little observers will love discovering the wonder in the world
around them. Beautifully illustrated in paper collage by
bestselling children's book creator, Clare Beaton, each page
invites the reader to spot the wading birds, boats, sandcastles,
seals and other wildlife at the beach. Contains an interactive
spotting activity game!
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