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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Natural history & pets
Did you know a Spinosaurus' skull looks quite like a crocodiles
just MUCH bigger. Did they hunt on land, in water or in the sky?
And where did Spinosaurus get its name? There is SO much to
discover about this dinosaur and 7 more in the Ultimate Dinosaurs
series. Introduced by Dr Jane Goodhall with new content, Ask the
Expert sections, a fossil guide and quizzes to test your knowledge,
these are still the most uptodate dinosaur books in 66 million
years, also available in audio download. Pop a dinosaur in your
pocket and start a great adventure. TV scientist, Ben Garrod, is
proud to be a geek as he mixes hard science and humour to prove
that science is for everyone.
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Tsunamis
(Hardcover)
Isaac Kerry
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R676
R598
Discovery Miles 5 980
Save R78 (12%)
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Ships in 18 - 22 working days
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You are about to embark on a dangerous adventure. With this game in
a book, use the pop-out Survival Spinner to learn your fate as you
face peril after peril in a wild, rugged landscape. You become lost
in the mountains after an emergency landing. Among the snowy peaks,
you are at risk from dangers including falling victim to
hypothermia, being buried by an avalanche or stumbling into a deep
crevasse. In your backpack, you have a sleeping bag, a thermal
roll-mat, a bottle of water, a bag of nuts, waterproof matches, a
pair of binoculars, a camera, a first aid kit and an old survival
journal belonging to your grandfather. As you confront each
life-threatening challenge in this adventure-filled game book,
place the Survival Spinner found inside the cover of the book on
one of the circles on your current page, and spin. The place where
the spinner points when it stops tells you if you have survived,
are still living but injured or that you have perished, with a
corresponding page number to turn to for each fate. Throughout, you
will learn about real-life survival techniques, including how to:
Make a snow shelter Build a fire Survive a bear attack Treat a
wound Use the sun and moon to navigate Cross a frozen lake
Harrowing tales of real-life wilderness survivors provide glimmers
of hope as you deal with the consequences of your choices. One bad
decision could lead to disaster... Frozen Mountain is the debut
book in the exhilarating Spin to Survive series. Discover real-life
survival tips and stories as you navigate your own perilous journey
through the wilderness guided by your decisions and the removable
Survival Spinner. Have you got what it takes to survive?
Zoom in to watch a hummingbird drink nectar; watch a pea shoot
appear; see a little snail as he comes come out to drink. With
charming text and real science, see nature up close and let it stop
you in your tracks, so that you can truly find joy in the present
moment.
From the story The Mask of the Wolf to a collection of engaging
activities, this informative book ecites children adn adults about
wolves. Carefully researched adn fully illustrated, The Wonder of
Wolves is an invaluable resource about one of nature's most
mallgned and misunderstood animals-the wolf. Ages 8-12
A stunning nature search and find book, perfect for sharing with
little ones. "THE SECRET FOREST is dreamily beautiful and sure to
enchant any child at bedtime." - David Walliams Written and
illustrated by Sandra Dieckmann, The Secret Forest will take you
and your child on a wonderful journey through peaceful woodlands. a
beautiful gift for parent and child to look at together sure to
provide hours of enjoyment, along with an appreciation of the
natural world a peaceful read that's perfect for soothing little
ones before bedtime full of charming moments to discover with your
child. Beginning at first light with a young fawn and his mum,
you'll meet foxes and butterflies, bears and bees, squirrels and
birds galore - all before sun sets again and the moon rises over
the trees as the night-time creatures come out to play. What else
will you see?
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Frog
(Hardcover)
August Hoeft
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R616
Discovery Miles 6 160
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Ships in 18 - 22 working days
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This stunningly photographed guide is the ideal handbook for young
horse lovers, whether they are budding riders with their own pony
or those who dream of owning a horse. The easy-to-read text written
by horse expert Judith Draper, combined with detailed photographs,
covers everything about first horse and pony facts, care and
riding. From explaining the different types of pony, to the
importance of mucking out your horse's stables, My First Horse and
Pony Book is the ideal introduction to horse and pony care. Learn
the difference between the withers and the flanks of a horse, and
the names of different coat colours, from chestnut to dark bay.
This book also contains practical advice such as what to wear when
you go riding, what to feed your horse, and the best grooming
methods to keep your horse healthy and happy. Young horse and pony
enthusiasts will love this exciting introduction to the world of
riding.
Little ones will love saying 'hello' to a whole host of friendly
dinosaurs in this delightful lift-the-flap book. Sam Boughton's
vibrant illustrations bring facts to life with deft humour and
memorable comparisons. With big flaps to lift and a fantastic
double gatefold on the final spread, this book is sure to go down a
storm with young readers.
Who is that with the long tail? What is making that sound? Who is
diving in the pond? Lift the flaps to see what the birds are doing.
Some like to play tag, others hide acorns and another builds nests
in the strangest of places. With colourful illustrations and simple
and interactive text, this is the perfect introduction to birds for
little ones. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a world famous centre
for botanical and mycological knowledge. With two inspiring gardens
at Kew in London, and Wakehurst in Sussex, visitors are enchanted
with the wonder of plant diversity. Over the past 250 years Royal
Botanic Gardens, Kew has made innumerable contributions to
increasing the understanding of plants and fungi, with many
benefits for humankind. Bloomsbury's Lift and Look board books have
large cut-out flaps, specially designed for small hands. They also
feature bright and beautiful illustrations and fun, engaging text,
which children will adore. Available in a range of young children's
favourite topics, including Bugs, Garden, School, Dinosaurs and
Space.
Did you know that crocodiles can live to be over 100 years old, and
can climb trees to sunbathe? They can even sense the vibrations
from a single drop of water falling from the mouth of a drinking
wildebeest over twenty metres away. Sink your teeth into this
fascinating illustrated guide to the largest reptiles on Earth,
full of juicy facts on crocodile behaviour, biology and myth, and
packed with details on how we can live with and protect our scaly
companions.
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