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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Natural history & pets
Lift a beak and shuffle through the huddle! It's time for the
penguin to wake up! Give young nature explorers and zoologists an
exciting way to learn about the icy homes, physical features, and
behaviours of this Antarctic bird by following it throughout one
day. Plus, kids can continue exploring after the penguin goes to
sleep! A step-by-step life cycle diagram, critical thinking
questions, and further resources will keep fact-hungry kids
learning about this polar penguin.
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! Why does the Sun rise in the morning? Can
animals tell the time? Where is it night all day long? Learn the
answers to these questions and more in I Wonder Why: The Sun Rises,
a fascinating question-and-answer book all about time and the
seasons. Information is presented in bite-sized nuggets, making it
ideal for dipping in and out. Colourful illustrations by
award-winning artist Marie-Ève Tremblay bring the subjects to
life, from seasonal festivals celebrated around the world to the
calendars used by ancient Romans and Aztecs. This is the ideal book
for kids who are curious about the world around them.
![Under Water (Paperback): Brenda McHale](//media.loot.co.za/images/x80/4598124598786179215.jpg) |
Under Water
(Paperback)
Brenda McHale; Designed by Dan Scase
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Some animals are weird and others are downright wacky. Some animals
are creepy and lots more are completely terrifying. But ALL of them
are incredibly interesting! Find out all about the weirdest,
strangest and scariest animals under the water, from pistol shrimps
to wobbegongs!
![Do You Love Bugs? (Paperback): Matt Robertson](//media.loot.co.za/images/x80/486824895057179215.jpg) |
Do You Love Bugs?
(Paperback)
Matt Robertson; Illustrated by Matt Robertson
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Crawly! Hairy! Maybe a bit scary? Snails slime upside down. Eeek!
Worms can somersault and butterflies smell like cake. YUM. Wait,
don't eat them... Because bugs are truly BRILLIANT! Matt
Robertson's quirky text and sweet yet hilarious illustrations show
exactly why minibeasts can be truly awesome in their own unique
way. The book includes 14 hilarious globally inclusive, bug-tastic
spreads, featuring worms, bees, beetles, dragonflies, butterflies,
moths, grasshoppers, spiders, ants, snails and stick insects. Find
out how honey bees make their honey, why moths always fly around
lamps and how bombardier beetles protect themselves from hungry
predators. There's something new to learn about each bug. Did you
know that stick insects can dance? Or that butterflies can smell
like cake? And guess what? A grasshopper will spit on you if it
gets angry! So always be good to grasshoppers, give spiders a smile
not a screech and never get angry at ants! There are so many more
fun facts to uncover about our tiny furry and slimy friends.
Explore Spring with i-SPY - facts, photos and fantastic spots! 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 and indoors with
more than 120 things to find. From animals and plants to
constellations, festivals and food they'll learn all about the
signs of spring along the way. 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 seasonal fun check out i-SPY Summer
(ISBN 9780008468262), i-SPY Autumn (ISBN 9780008468231) and i-SPY
Winter (ISBN 9780008468248).
Did you know that the world's biggest tongue belongs to the blue
whale? Or that the snub-nosed monkey's nostrils point upwards, and
when it rains it makes them sneeze? From paws to claws, tongues,
teeth, tails and more, compare the biggest and the smallest animals
(and all the others in between) in this illustrated exploration of
creatures and their features. Includes stunning 'UP CLOSE' pages,
which take a life-size look at a particular feature of two very
different animals. See the mighty elephant's trunk (it can grow as
long as a bathtub!) and compare it to the sensitive snout of an
elephant shrew. Study the bristly tongue of a penguin and see how
different it is to the stretchy, long tongue of a salamander.
Written by science writer and children's book author Isabel Thomas,
with beautiful illustrations by Dawn Cooper, this absorbing book
will delight and educate young animal lovers aged 6+.
The colourful guide to the Natural History Museum, London has been
designed especially for kids to enjoy when visiting the Museum and
at home. It is packed with fascinating facts and fun for all the
family including puzzles, games and quizzes. The content has been
developed around themes that showcase all of the Museum galleries.
Each theme contains a series of questions - What is a dinosaur? How
old is the Earth? What is the smallest part of you? - that can be
explored within the galleries. The book also goes beyond the
galleries to explore behind the scenes at the Museum including what
our scientists do, what's in our collections and why they are so
useful. This fun, interactive guide incorporates the latest Museum
map and can be dipped into as necessary, or used to follow a route
through the galleries. Kids Only aims to support family visits and
facilitate children's learning and enjoyment in the galleries and
beyond. It is complemented by the Museum website and will make the
Museum more accessible to those unable to visit.
Whether in your garden, kitchen, bathroom or under a log in the
woods, minibeasts are everywhere to be found! So grab this handy
nature guide and explore every nook and cranny you can find, there
might just be a surprise. Did you know that honey bees have a
special stomach for honey? Or that butterflies got their name from
butter? From gorgeous orange-tip butterflies to the fierce-looking
stag beetle, get ready to find out about over 190 different
minibeasts and bugs. There are so many wonderful living things to
meet in this children's spotter's guide, published in collaboration
with the RSPB, the largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe.
You will learn what a dragonfly's lifecycle looks like, which
habitat each insect enjoys most and what kind of minibeasts you may
be likely to spot each season. This guide covers all grounds when
it comes to minibeast-watching. Whether you're in a city park or on
a walk in the woods, don't ever leave your RSPB Nature Guide:
Minibeasts at home! Includes information on how to make your green
space bug friendly, activities such as making a wormery and a
minibeast checklist so you can tick off everything you spot! With
beautiful and life-like illustrations by Kate McLelland throughout,
this is the perfect contemporary pocket guide for young wildlife
watchers and adult nature enthusiasts alike. This is the third book
in the RSPB Nature Guide series, following Birds and Wildlife.
![Autumn (Hardcover): Gerda Muller](//media.loot.co.za/images/x80/281610892928179215.jpg) |
Autumn
(Hardcover)
Gerda Muller
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This is one of a series of four books without text, which lead the
young child through the seasons of the year. Full of fun, active
illustrations, this chunky board book shows the joys of playing in
leaves, collecting conkers, flying kites and making jam.
Filled with simple, stylish images of popular zoo animals including
a monkey, giraffe and penguin. Just brush water over the bold black
and white designs to watch them burst into vibrant colour.
![Allosaurus (Paperback): Mignonne Gunasekara](//media.loot.co.za/images/x80/7896654559552179215.jpg) |
Allosaurus
(Paperback)
Mignonne Gunasekara; Designed by Amy Li
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Step back in time to a lost world. This exciting series explores
all there is to know about some of the most amazing dinosaurs to
have walked the Earth. With easy to read text and informative
diagrams, this series is ideal for younger readers.
Nature School is your destination for kid-friendly nature learning,
where you can explore the natural world through engaging reading,
beautiful illustrations, and more than 30 hands-on activities. Kids
need a break from screens now more than ever. Screen-free time
spent exploring and learning about the outdoors makes for happier,
healthier, smarter kids. And playing in nature gives kids
confidence and independence, promoting creativity and teaching
responsibility. With Nature School, all ages will enjoy connecting
with nature and becoming inspired to discover the wild places
around them. Travel through five of earth's largest biomes,
studying plants, animals, and their adaptations for survival-and
learn hands-on through nature experiments explained in each
lesson.From the arid desert to the salty seashore, investigate
extraordinary ecosystems, discovering the role of predators and
prey and learning about life cycles, climate, landscape, and more.
Chapters in this book explore plants, animals, and life cycles of:
Temperate Forests Deserts Seashores Grasslands Wetlands Featuring
activities and experiments that include: Bark & Leaf Rubbings
Desertscape Diorama Salt Dough Seashells Tornado in a Bottle Nature
Journaling The whole family will enjoy learning through Nature
School!
Little children and their grown-ups can stick their fingers through
the holes to become the arms of little octopus as she meets her
undersea friends, decorates her den and hides from a hungry shark.
Simple rhyming text and delightful illustrations combine perfectly
in an engaging interactive board book.
Discover it Yourself: Animals In Action is packed with scientific
facts, experiments and activities linked to the world of animals.
It brings a lively, hands-on approach to practical experiments.
Children can find almost everything they need for the experiments
around the home, and the materials and instructions are simply,
safely and clearly presented. Written by Sally Morgan, this
STEM-focused book will show readers how to test a hamster's IQ with
a home-made maze, observe nocturnal animals, keep a diary of the
changing seasons and much more. Kids will learn, explore and
discover STEM in the world around them with the Discover It
Yourself series.
Dress the dolls for feeding their kittens, a trip to the vet,
taking their cats to a cat hotel and lots more in this adorable
activity book. Perfect for young animal lovers, there are over 250
reusable stickers of cats and kittens, and delightful outfits and
accessories for their owners, so the book can be enjoyed time and
again.
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Forests
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James Nixon
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Where is Britain's largest forest? How old is ancient woodland? In
this fascinating book, you can find out about the geography of
British forests. Learn about the wildlife in forest areas, the
different types of trees in forests, who looks after them and much
more. There is plenty to discover - so let's explore Britain!
Peppa is zooming into space, and you can join in the fun! This
amazing book is packed full of stickers, activities and colouring,
and is guaranteed to keep any Peppa fan busy for ages. Help Peppa
colour, stick and draw all the way to the moon. Over 40 stickers
inside!
From the majestic elephant to the curious monkey, wild animals, and the way they behave, never cease to amaze children. Clare Beaton shares her passion for the world around us and suggests creative nature crafts for adults and children to enjoy together. This is the book that brings the wild to your door! Inventive wild animal crafts perfect for school or at home. Fact pages to educate and inspire. Wholesome, healthy recipes for the whole family. Fresh-air activities to encourage well-being.
Get giggling with your little one as they tell you their very first
jokes! Knock on the door and wait to be asked "Who's There?" before
turning the page to discover a different googly-eyed animal with a
punchline overleaf. This easy-to-follow format is a lovely
introduction to the world of comedy for little jokers, and you're
sure to be laughing along with them! On the final page, there's
also a dino surprise that's sure to have you ROARing with laughter!
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