Uncover the REAL FACTS behind the Gigantosaurus TV animation and explore everything you need to know about dinosaurs in this first DINOPEDIA! Follow Mazu, Tiny, Rocky and Bill as they explore the land of Cretacia - a prehistoric world full of life! There are lots of dinosaurs to meet and facts to learn about the Mesozoic era. Which was the heaviest dinosaur to ever live on our planet? How were pterosaurs able to fly? The four friends go on an adventure full of discovery but they had better watch out for GIGANTO along the way - he's very hungry! Lift-the-flaps to explore the real-life dinosaurs behind the characters, full of dino facts - perfect for young dino and Gigantosaurus fans.

Companion to the bestselling National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series, this delightful take-along nature guide helps young children find, identify, and learn about the fascinating animals, plants, and other wonders to be found at the seashore. Young explorers discover a variety of cool creatures, shells, plants, and more at the beach, from crabs skittering across the sand to fish riding the waves to seagulls flying high in the sky. This sturdy take-along guide features: Easy-to-understand profiles of a wide variety of plants and animals commonly spotted at the beach, as well as fan-favorites out in the waves like dolphins, seahorses, and jellyfish Vibrant National Geographic photography that brings the subject matter to life and makes identification easy "Check Me Out!" fact boxes that provide more information about each creature, including its size and color, where it's found, and what it eats Gallery pages featuring various beach environments, such as tide pools and sand dunes Cool fun facts sprinkled throughout Simple text for reading aloud or for beginning readers Games, activities, and tips for how and where to explore Helpful glossary Flexible binding for durability Young children and their families will be excited about going outside and exploring the world firsthand with this delightful series. Be sure to check out National Geographic Little Kids First Nature Guide: Bugs.

Seventeen years in the making, this novel is intended for all ages. It is about two hamsters trapped in their plastic prison known as a chummery, Oliver Fluff and his comrade, Smudge McDuff, far from content at their fate long to escape their mundane and monotonous existence so common to pet hamsters everywhere, in search of freedom in the outside world. They escape into an unexpected underworld of terror, horrible evil and nasty villains, but in the process discover the value of friendship, the commitments and sacrifices required, as well as the ultimate satisfaction in achieving their motivating dream.