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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Natural history & pets
Take in the knowledge and wisdom of a wise old oak tree as he
shares with beautiful illustrations, science facts and folk tales
what he has learned in his 500 years on earth. My arms stretch out
all day long. I can be climbed, but I'm not a mountain. What am I?
I am Oakheart, the oldest tree in the forest! Did you know that
trees can talk to each other? Or that the oldest living thing is a
tree? Let the ancient and mysterious Oakheart, the oldest and
wisest tree in the forest, lead you through this enchanting guide
to trees. In The Secret Life of Trees, Oakheart the Brave shares
his own experiences as well as what he has heard on the wind and
the things whispered to him by animals over his long life,
beginning with his start as a tiny acorn buried underground by a
mouse. Learn all about: How trees grow and survive The different
parts of trees, inside and out, and what they do The many different
types of forests and trees of the world The tallest, oldest,
biggest and widest trees The creatures and organisms that depend on
trees Why trees are so important to humans Tips on how to help
trees thrive Tree folklore from around the world This collection of
delightful traditional stories and engaging facts will impart a
love of nature, and inspire you to look after the world around you.
Whimsical and detailed illustrations have pride of place in magical
tales that mix natural history with a splash of fantasy, creating a
book that you will pore over time and again.
Another roar-some adventure with our favourite four dinos based on
the Gigantosaurus TV series and characters by Jonny Duddle. When
Termy is found stuck up a tree, the dinos in Cretacia think there
can only be ONE dino responsible . . . GIGANTO! But Bill, Mazu,
Tiny and Rocky aren't so sure. With no time to lose, the four
friends set out on a quest to find out the truth. Will the friends
solve the mystery before it's too late? Was there a simple
explanation all along? Join them in the latest episode and read the
story to find out! Discover more of this international, bestselling
series in The Story of Gigantosaurus, Dinos to the Rescue, Saving
Ayati, The Groundwobbler and Don't Cave In.
UNDER THE SEA is a lively introduction to life beneath the waves, where children can lift the flaps to learn about an under water world. Young readers will be amazed as they find out what beautiful creatures can be discovered amongst a coral reef or shipwreck, why fish look so different deep down, which ways predators hunt their food, and much, much more. This book features over 30 sturdy flaps to lift, along with charming, child-friendly artwork that introduces new concepts and vocabulary in a simple and accessible way.
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.
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Horse
(Hardcover)
August Hoeft
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R662
Discovery Miles 6 620
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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Discover Scotland's real-life Animal Superstars! Read about 25 braw
birds and beasties and find out how these incredible creatures made
their mark on Scottish history. Meet these animal heroes through
their inspiring true-life tales: Towser: the tortoiseshell cat that
holds the Guinness World Record for catching the most mice ever;
Socks: the moonwalking Shetland pony and media sensation; Winkie: a
pigeon honoured for bravery during WW2; Kylie: a bilingual dolphin
that taught herself to 'speak' porpoise and many more! Filled with
fun facts and amazing adventures, Scotland's Animal Superstars is
ideal for curious minds and animal lovers everywhere! A portion of
the royalties from the sale of this book will be donated to the
Scottish SPCA.
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Newcomers
(Hardcover)
Darlene Welton; Illustrated by Maria Gibson
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R622
Discovery Miles 6 220
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Ships in 12 - 19 working days
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The Jungle
(Paperback)
Rene Mettler; Illustrated by Rene Mettler
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R238
R215
Discovery Miles 2 150
Save R23 (10%)
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Ships in 9 - 17 working days
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Uncover the wild and wonderful mysteries of the Amazon rainforest.
Journey into the jungle and gaze up at the tall trees, stumble upon
peculiar plants, and meet the amazing animals that live there; from
monkeys and parrots up high, to snakes and insects down low.
Discover the threat posed by the most dangerous animal of all -
humans - and introduce young readers to the importance of
protecting our planet. This title is part of the My First Discovery
paperback series - a unique collection of beautifully illustrated
information books for children aged 4 to 7, with simple language to
aid learning and realistic artwork to inspire young minds. There
are 8 transparent overlay pages, which reveal hidden surprises and
make the pages come alive. With free access to a brand new audio
app, children can listen and read along at their own pace, page by
page.
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