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I hope you’re ready for a life of adventure! If not, don’t buy this book. Put it down and walk away. This book will help you identify every single bird in Southern Africa, easily. You’ll also learn fun and funny facts about everything from space to superheroes, plus some bird stuff too. The updated edition of Faansie’s Bird Book includes information about: birds from four new countries, 120 additional birds and has QR codes hidden on various pages for readers to scan to listen to what the birds sound like. A must have for bird enthusiasts and novices looking to learn about South Africa’s birds, this is an ideal gift for a loved one, or as a personal handbook.
Meet the mammals, reptiles, insects and birds who populate the veld, desert, forests and ponds of South Africa. From the ant-eating aardvark to the zebra spitting cobra, there is a new friend on every page. Packed with vivid and charming illustrations and includes the scientific name of each animal.
In My First African Adventure, Riaan Manser allows the reader to relive the toil, excitement and occasional terror of his journey - negotiating the Sahara and Libyan deserts, learning French, Portuguese and Arabic, eating monkey, rat and bat, standing in front of the pyramids, being awarded the freedom of the Red Sea in Egypt, feeding hyenas mouth to mouth, and standing on the highest, as well as at the lowest, points in Africa. Riaan arrived safely in Cape Town on 25 November 2005. Now, for the first time, children can relive this amazing journey of discovery in a fun, illustrated version of the original journey. Crammed with fun facts and information, My First African Adventure will entertain young and old for years to come. Parents and children are invited to join one of the world's great modern-day adventurers, Riaan Manser as he explores Africa by bicycle!
Hoe bly gemsbokke koel in die woestyn? Waarom moet jy nooit ’n brulpadda optel nie? Watter roofdiere het die slimste jagtaktieke? Waar los wie hul dieremis? Ontdek die antwoorde tot dié vrae (en baie ander) in hierdie interessante, prettige boek vir jong natuurliefhebbers. Propvol feite, foto’s van Afrika se diverse natuurlewe (van soogdiere en voëls tot reptiele en insekte) en toets-jou-kennis-aktiwiteite. ’n Interessante, lekkerlees-boek wat die jongspan oor en oor kan geniet – by die huis of in die wildtuin.
Would the cubs have to spend their entire lives behind bars in a zoo, or would they have a free life in the wild, as George had intended for them? Lion expert Gareth Patterson rescues George’s cubs and, by living as a human member of the little pride, Gareth prepares to introduce the young lions back into the wild. This heart-warming book tells the true story of lioness Rafiki, her sister, Furaha, and her brother, Batian.
The classic Newbery Honor Book from Kate DiCamillo—now with an afterword from the beloved author, reflecting on twenty years in print One summer’s day, ten-year-old India Opal Buloni goes down to the local supermarket for some groceries—and comes home with a dog. But Winn-Dixie is no ordinary dog. It’s because of Winn-Dixie that Opal begins to make friends. And it’s because of Winn-Dixie that she finally dares to ask her father about her mother, who left when Opal was three. In fact, as Opal admits, just about everything that happens that summer is because of Winn-Dixie. This updated edition of Kate DiCamillo’s classic novel invites readers to make themselves at home—whether they’re experiencing the book for the first time or returning to an old favorite.
Ek hoop jy's reg vir 'n lewe vol avontuur! Indien nie, moet jy asseblief nie hierdie boek koop nie. Hierdie boek sal jou help om elke voel in Suider Afrika te identifiseer. Maklik! Jy sal ook snaakse en interessante feite leer oor alles van sterre tot superhelde, plus so ietsie oor voels ook.
Roger Priddy's First 100 Dinosaurs is full of first dinosaur words to read and learn. With a padded cover and a small, easy-to-hold size, this new addition to the First 100 Soft To Touch series is the perfect little book for dinosaur fans. Covering many types of dinosaurs from carnivores to herbivores, horned dinosaurs to marine reptiles and other dinosaur-related topics such as fossil discovery, there is no shortage of words to learn in this book. Colourful illustrations and photographs of realistic dinosaur models give this book a fresh, vibrant look.
The fun-filled quiz book that kids and the whole family will enjoy The fun-filled quiz book that kids and the whole family will enjoy. Quiz your family and friends with this Animal Quiz Book from National Geographic Kids, bursting with questions that will keep everyone guessing and give you hours of fun. What is the largest fish in the world? Which animal has the strongest bite? What makes a hermit crab unusual? 300 questions on everything from sharks and whales to gorillas, koalas, parrots, bees and lots more Brimming with multiple choice and true or false questions Fact-filled answers come with every quiz so you can brush up on your knowledge too Are you up to the challenge?
The fun-filled quiz book that kids and the whole family will enjoy The fun-filled quiz book that kids and the whole family will enjoy. Quiz your family and friends with this World Quiz Book from National Geographic Kids, bursting with questions that will keep everyone guessing and give you hours of fun. What are the names of the seven continents? How much of the planet's surface is covered by seawater? Where is the tallest building in the world? 300 questions on everything from volcanoes and earthquakes to capital cities, world wonders, food,sport and lots more Brimming with multiple choice and true or false questions Fact-filled answers come with every quiz so you can brush up on your knowledge too Are you up to the challenge?
Imagine making friends with a polar bear... The Last Bear is perfect for readers of 8+, beautifully illustrated throughout by Levi Pinfold - winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal and illustrator of Harry Potter 20th anniversary edition covers. WINNER OF THE 2022 BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD WINNER OF THE 2022 WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE SHORTLISTED FOR CHILDREN'S FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS 2022 SHORTLISTED FOR THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2022 "This is an important first novel, important for us, for polar bears, for the planet. It is deeply moving, beautifully told, quite unforgettable." Michael Morpurgo. There are no polar bears left on Bear Island. At least, that's what April's father tells her when his scientific research takes them to this remote Arctic outpost for six months. But one endless summer night, April meets one. He is starving, lonely and a long way from home. Determined to save him, April begins the most important journey of her life... This moving story will win the hearts of children the world over and show them that no one is too young or insignificant to make a difference. The Last Bear is a celebration of the love between a child and an animal, a battle cry for our world and an irresistible adventure with a heart as big as a bear's. 'A dazzling debut . . . A magical, confidently told story - with beautiful illustrations by Levi Pinfold . . . I predict a roaring success' The Times
Hoe oud is die aarde? Waar kom die son vandaan? As jy graag wetenskaplike antwoorde wil he op vrae soos die, hoef jy nie verder as hierdie boek te soek nie. Op ’n gemaklike verteltrant en met hope foto’s en illustrasies neem Die storie van Planeet Aarde die leser op reis deur die geskiedenis: vandat ons blou planeet maar net ’n stoffie was, tot by die komplekse, steeds veranderende planeet wat dit vandag is.
Kom ontdek die aarde se uiteenlopende landskappe en interessante bewoners in hierdie leersame boek. Ook al is die teks met jong lesers in gedagte saamgestel, is hierdie die perfekte bron van inligting vir enigiemand wat belangstel om ons planeet se unieke biodiversiteit te verstaan en te bewaar. Die kombinasie van leersame, toeganklike inhoud (nagevors deur kenners verbonde aan die Montreal Biodome) en treffende visuele materiaal gee lesers 'n naby blik op ons verstommende planeet – en gee ook noodsaaklike insig in die invloed wat menslike aktiwiteite op die aarde het.
See, Touch, Feel: Farm is a fantastic first concepts book from Priddy Books. This new compact board book format introduces the farm to very young children in a fun and simple way. Specially designed to stimulate toddlers and encourage the development of motor skills, this engaging board book is filled with embossed images and textures to touch. The bright pages featuring happy babies and handprint artwork will appeal to young children as they learn farm words.
Join a wonderful cast of bouncy, energetic bunnies as they enjoy all their favourite activities! This joyous board book is brought to life by the incomparable Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo and Zog. Where are rabbits happiest? Is it when they're running a race? Or going swimming in the sea? Or watching TV with their family? This funny and charming tale by Frantz Wittkamp is translated by Alison Green, bestselling author of Kind. A celebration of spending time together with friends and family in the great outdoors Every spread features bright and cheering artwork by Axel Scheffler - with lots of enjoyable details for families to spot together Axel Scheffler is the illustrator of a whole host of beloved classic children's books such as Stick Man and Room on the Broom
Did you know that an octopus has three hearts? And that they are
particularly intelligent, with some being known to use tools?
A fascinating animal for every day of the year! Dip in each day to discover a new animal to enjoy sharing with friends or family – make sure to find YOUR birthday animal! Travel through the incredible ecosystems and habitats of our beautiful planet, and meet some of the most fascinating animals that call them home. Dive into the oceans to find whales and giant squid, journey across the icy poles with penguins and polar bears, race across the African savanna with lions and wildebeest – and so much more. Each day’s entry is filled with fascinating facts – learn about completely new animals, and find out some incredible new sides to animals you might see often in everyday life. This stunning book is packed with breathtaking illustrations to bring each animal to life. It also features information about conservation, and how we can protect endangered animals and the places they call home. The ULTIMATE gift for animal lovers aged 6 and up.
See, Touch, Feel: Animals is a fantastic first concepts book from Priddy Books. This new compact board book format introduces animals to very young children in a fun and simple way. Specially designed to stimulate toddlers and encourage the development of motor skills, this engaging board book is filled with embossed images and textures to touch. The bright pages featuring happy babies and handprint artwork will appeal to young children as they learn first animals.
Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun! Kids will have fun collecting points outdoors with more than 140 things to find. From buttercups to sycamore trees, ladybirds to pine martins, they'll learn all about their surrounding natural world. And once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge. With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there's something for everyone! For even more fun outdoors check out i-SPY Birds (ISBN 9780008386450).
This high-interest informational text will help students gain science content knowledge while building their literacy skills and nonfiction reading comprehension. This appropriately leveled nonfiction science reader features hands-on, simple science experiments. Third grade students will learn all about extreme weather through this engaging text that is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards and supports STEM education. |
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