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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Natural history & pets

Animals Underground (Paperback): Daniel Moignot Animals Underground (Paperback)
Daniel Moignot; Claude Delafosse; Translated by Sarah Gibson
R239 R193 Discovery Miles 1 930 Save R46 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

It's so dark underground, you can't see the animals who live down there - but with the help of your 'magic' torch, you'll get to explore their hidden homes. Run with the rabbit into its burrow. Follow the mole through its tunnels. Swim with the beaver to its lodge. Swoop with the kingfisher into its riverbank nest. You'll even discover how the extraordinary cockchafer is born and grows up entirely underground. 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. This edition contains a paper torch at the back of the book, revealing hidden secrets on the 4 darkened transparent pages and making the story come alive - one detail at a time. With free access to a brand new audio app, children can listen and read along at their own pace, page by page.

War Horse 40th Anniversary Edition (Hardcover): Michael Morpurgo War Horse 40th Anniversary Edition (Hardcover)
Michael Morpurgo
R298 Discovery Miles 2 980 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

DISCOVER AND CHERISH THIS BEAUTIFUL HARDBACK 40th ANNIVERSARY ILLUSTRATED EDITION OF THE BELOVED MODERN CLASSIC, WAR HORSE. Before the Steven Spielberg film, before the National Theatre production, there was the classic and nation's favourite children's novel... In the deadly chaos of the First World War, one horse witnesses the reality of battle from both sides of the trenches. Bombarded by artillery, with bullets knocking riders from his back, Joey tells a powerful story of the truest friendships surviving in terrible times. One horse has the seen the best and the worst of humanity. The power of war and the beauty of peace. This is his story. With a stunning new cover from fine arts photographer, Nine Francois and chapter illustrations from award-winning war artist, George Butler. National treasure, Michael Moropurgo's, War Horse was adapted by Steven Spielberg as a major motion picture with Jeremy Irvine, Emily Watson, and Benedict Cumberbatch. The National Theatre production opened in 2007 and has enjoyed successful runs in the West End and on Broadway.

Insects (Paperback): Sabine Krawczyk Insects (Paperback)
Sabine Krawczyk; Claude Delafosse; Translated by Clare Best
R239 R193 Discovery Miles 1 930 Save R46 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

It's very dark inside the homes of ants, bees, and termites - but with the help of your 'magic' torch, you'll see how these creepy crawlies live. Find out how ants organise their anthills, and learn which jobs the queen, worker ants, and male ants do. Discover how bees make honey in their beehives, and explore the earthy termite mounds typically found in Africa, Australia, and South America. 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. This edition contains a paper torch at the back of the book, revealing hidden secrets on the 4 darkened transparent pages and making the story come alive - one detail at a time. With free access to a brand new audio app, children can listen and read along at their own pace, page by page.

Window Sticker Dinosaurs (Paperback): Alice Barker Window Sticker Dinosaurs (Paperback)
Alice Barker; Illustrated by Bethany Carr
R185 Discovery Miles 1 850 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Animal Explorers: Ivy the Bug Hunter (HB) (Hardcover): Sharon Rentta Animal Explorers: Ivy the Bug Hunter (HB) (Hardcover)
Sharon Rentta; Illustrated by Sharon Rentta
R293 Discovery Miles 2 930 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Calling all budding explorers! The Animal Explorers will inspire you to follow your dreams! Ivy the elephant thought she didn't like bugs, until she discovered how amazing they are! Now Ivy's determined to be a bug hunter, so she can explore the wonderful world of minibeasts. Join Ivy on a fabulous bug safari, then discover the inspiring stories of three real-life bug hunters and scientists. Animal Explorers is a witty, entertaining picture-book series that will inspire children to follow their dreams. Sharon Rentta's glowing illustrations are packed with fabulous characters and funny details to point out and share. Mini biographies at the end of the book tell the amazing stories of three real-life bug hunters and scientists Also in the Animal Explorers series: Lola the Plant Hunter, in which an adventurous polar bear travels all the way to the Amazon, to seek out the rare Singing Orchid. Toby the Deep-Sea Diver, in which a young tiger longs to explore the deepest, darkest depths of the ocean. Stella the Astronaut, in which a little squirrel is determined to soar into space! Praise for Sharon Rentta's books: "Rentta's illustrations are first class . . . destined to become a favourite" Carousel "full of colour and joy . . . great to read out loud" Books for Keeps

Lonely Planet Kids Wild In The City (Hardcover): Lonely Planet Kids, Kate Baker Lonely Planet Kids Wild In The City (Hardcover)
Lonely Planet Kids, Kate Baker; Illustrated by Gianluca Foli 1
R449 R381 Discovery Miles 3 810 Save R68 (15%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Discover the secret lives of more than 30 extraordinary creatures that share our cities. From red foxes sneaking rides on London buses to leopards prowling the backstreets of Mumbai, this book explores the clever ways animals have adapted to the urban environment and explains how you can help protect our wild neighbours. Crammed with buildings, traffic and people, urban spaces are the last place you'd expect to see wildlife. But all kinds of animals live alongside us in the hidden corners of our towns and cities - from teeny ants living under pavement cracks to pick-pocketing monkeys and spotted hyenas being fed by locals. Within these pages, you'll travel from city to city, across six different continents, meeting just some of these amazing animals. There are tips on where and when you might see them, what signs to look for and how you can help make our cities more nature-friendly places. You'll also see the conservation status of each animal, from those of least concern to species which are endangered. About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

Meet The Oceans (Paperback): Caryl Hart Meet The Oceans (Paperback)
Caryl Hart; Illustrated by Bethan Woollvin
R220 R176 Discovery Miles 1 760 Save R44 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

SPLOOOOSH! We're off on an exciting underwater adventure in our submarine to meet the oceans and seas of our blue planet.

Join in with the rhymes and get ready to spot all the smiley-faced, friendly oceans, from the Atlantic and deep Pacific to the sparkling Mediterranean. Little ones will have a whale of a time (and be back in time for bed!) in this striking, story-led picture book.

This bold, bright follow-up to the acclaimed picture book Meet the Planets is packed with sea creatures from dolphins and beluga whales to turtles and manatees. The ocean is a vast treasure-house, threatened by plastic waste and pollution, and this picture book is the ideal introduction to the importance of caring for it. It's perfect for all would-be explorers!

Winnie-the-Pooh: A Present from Pooh (Paperback): A.A. Milne Winnie-the-Pooh: A Present from Pooh (Paperback)
A.A. Milne
R159 Discovery Miles 1 590 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Perfect Christmas Present - A Festive Story For Child Fans Of Milne's Classic Stories About The World's Favourite Bear! When Pooh and his friends decide to give homemade presents for Christmas, they each start to make and bake their special gifts. But will Pooh be able to think of the perfect present? This heart-warming story with beautiful illustrations full of festive touches will have readers thinking about their own Christmas traditions. Its picture book size and shiny foiled cover makes it a great present and it's a lovely story to share with children of all ages in the cold winter months. Also look out for more Winnie-the-Pooh stories: A Song for Christmas - ISBN 9781405297486 A Pudding for Christmas - ISBN 9781405294621 A Tree for Christmas - ISBN 9781405286633 The Long Winter's Sleep - ISBN 9781405294591 The Great Heffalump Hunt - ISBN 9781405278300

How Wide is a Whale? (Board book): Lisa Regan How Wide is a Whale? (Board book)
Lisa Regan; Illustrated by Sarah Wade
R243 R226 Discovery Miles 2 260 Save R17 (7%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Colour Your Own Dinosaurs (Paperback): Sam Smith Colour Your Own Dinosaurs (Paperback)
Sam Smith; Illustrated by Gong Studios
R130 R104 Discovery Miles 1 040 Save R26 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

This ROAR-some colouring book is packed with the biggest, fiercest dinosaurs to bring to life with your pens. Fleshing out their terrifying teeth, huge horns, enormous tails and other fearsome features, children can recreate a triceratops, diplodocus, tyrannosaurus-rex and more. It also includes fascinating facts and information about each of the dinosaurs.

Seashore Activity Pack (Wallet or folder): Caz Buckingham, Andrea Pinnington Seashore Activity Pack (Wallet or folder)
Caz Buckingham, Andrea Pinnington
R90 Discovery Miles 900 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
The World's Greatest Predators (Paperback): Mignonne Gunasekara The World's Greatest Predators (Paperback)
Mignonne Gunasekara
R152 R123 Discovery Miles 1 230 Save R29 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Welcome to the world of predators. All sorts of animals can be predators and they all have something in common - to their prey, they are terrifying!

When Dinosaurs Conquered the Skies, Volume 4 - The incredible story of bird evolution (Hardcover): Jingmai O'Connor When Dinosaurs Conquered the Skies, Volume 4 - The incredible story of bird evolution (Hardcover)
Jingmai O'Connor; Illustrated by Maria Brzozowska
R318 Discovery Miles 3 180 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

When Dinosaurs Conquered the Skies is an exquisitely illustrated exploration of how dinosaurs evolved flight and eventually became the birds we live with today. What are birds, and where did they come from? Discover fascinating facts about bird evolution, including: How the oldest bird fossils are about 150 million years old. That birds evolved from a group of meat-eating dinosaurs called theropods. That's the same group that Tyrannosaurus Rex belonged to, although birds evolved from small theropods. How these ancient birds looked quite a lot like small, feathered dinosaurs and they had much in common. Their mouths still contained sharp teeth. That over time, birds lost their teeth and evolved beaks. And more! The story of bird evolution is fascinating, and When Dinosaurs Conquered the Skies explores this incredible history in a digestible, accessible way. This book from the successful Incredible Evolution series proves that fact can definitely be stranger and more exciting than fiction! Can you imagine coming face-to-face with a toothy pigeon?! Through digestible information and absorbing illustrations, young readers will be given an insight into how dinosaurs evolved flight and conquered the skies. This book is from the Incredible Evolution series, a fascinating, informative collection of books which examine the development of life on eart. Other titles available include: When Plants Took Over the Planet, When We Became Humans, and When the Whales Walked.

Polar Bears - Level 2 (Paperback): Laura Marsh, National Geographic Kids Polar Bears - Level 2 (Paperback)
Laura Marsh, National Geographic Kids
R228 Discovery Miles 2 280 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

National Geographic Primary Readers pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with engaging text by skilled authors to help your child learn to read. Developed by education experts, this series of books for beginner readers is spread across four levels: Early Reader, Becoming Fluent, Becoming Independent and Independent Reader. With their beautiful white fur and powerful presence, polar bears rule the Arctic. In this National Geographic Kids Level 2 Reader, children will learn how these majestic giants care for their adorable cubs and why they're threatened by global warming. Beautiful photos, fascinating facts and carefully levelled text make this book perfect for reading aloud as children become more fluent in their reading. Level 2: Becoming Fluent books are a great match for kids who are developing reading stamina and enjoy a longer book. They are ideal for readers of Green, Orange and Turquoise book bands for guided reading. For another National Geographic Level 2 Reader, try Seed to Plant (9780008266608).

Hidden Colour By Numbers: Farm (Paperback): Igloo Books Hidden Colour By Numbers: Farm (Paperback)
Igloo Books
R195 R163 Discovery Miles 1 630 Save R32 (16%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

With hidden farm pictures to reveal as you colour by numbers, plus a universally popular theme, this exciting book is sure to be a year-round hit

Little Baby Learns Farm (Board book): Roger Priddy Books, Priddy Little Baby Learns Farm (Board book)
Roger Priddy Books, Priddy
R150 R117 Discovery Miles 1 170 Save R33 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Little Baby Learns: Farm is the ideal early learning set for toddlers. With a board book and 12 shaped play pieces to use inside, it is a fun way to introduce young children to farm animals and other things that are found on the farm. Children can learn about animals, farm buildings, machinery and much more a they go through the book and find different objects. Each of the 12 play pieces matches an image on the page and fits securely into the die-cut spaces, but can also be used separately as flash cards. This book encourages fine motor skills and problem-solving, as well as teaching core vocabulary.

Lonely Planet Kids How Animals Build (Hardcover): Lonely Planet Kids, Moira Butterfield Lonely Planet Kids How Animals Build (Hardcover)
Lonely Planet Kids, Moira Butterfield; Illustrated by Tim Hutchinson 1
R449 R380 Discovery Miles 3 800 Save R69 (15%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Lonely Planet Kids' How Animals Build is a beautifully illustrated lift-the-flap hardback that explores the incredible world of animal architects. Children can open flaps and unfold spreads to discover amazing animal homes up high, underground, on land, and under the sea. From spider webs and rabbit warrens, to bird nests and ant colonies, and even coral reefs and beaver lodges, we reveal the secrets to these extraordinary structures and how they're built. Do bees need cement mixers to build hives? Do beavers use cranes to construct dams? No, of course not! Like many animals, they're building geniuses who don't need building site tools to create incredible work. Welcome to nature's very own, super-clever world of construction. Created in consultation with Michael Leach, wildlife expert, speaker, photographer, filmographer, and author of over 20 books on subjects ranging from big cats and owls to great apes and bears. Themed topics include: Apartment Block with Branches Dig, Diggers, Dig! Number 1 Bunny Street A Winning Design It's Buzzing in Here! Nest Neighborhoods This Way to Waterworld Extreme Builders Mouse House Here About Lonely Planet Kids: Come explore! Let's start an adventure. Lonely Planet Kids excites and educates children about the amazing world around them. Combining astonishing facts, quirky humor and eye-catching imagery, we ignite their curiosity and encourage them to discover more about our planet. Every book draws on our huge team of global experts to help share our continual fascination with what makes the world such a diverse and magnificent place-inspiring children at home and in school.

How to Make a Pancake (Paperback): Dave Max How to Make a Pancake (Paperback)
Dave Max; Illustrated by Jeffrey Ebbeler
R158 R131 Discovery Miles 1 310 Save R27 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

We Read Phonics is an innovative series that combines a fun story with simple phonic games. The games are quick and easy to play and are designed to help children read the story and improve their reading skills. The result is faster reading development and kids who love to read

How to Make a Pancake - Join a wild chef and two mice as

they show how simple it is to make a big stack of delicious pancakes. The book is filled with lots of humor for young readers

The Gruffalo Autumn and Winter Nature Trail (Paperback): Julia Donaldson The Gruffalo Autumn and Winter Nature Trail (Paperback)
Julia Donaldson 2
R249 R198 Discovery Miles 1 980 Save R51 (20%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Grab your wellies and learn all about the natural world around you with this colourful spotters' guide. Packed full of fun autumn and winter themed outdoor activities and over 400 stickers, The Gruffalo Autumn and Winter Nature Trail is a brilliant book for all the family. Based on the bestselling picture book The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, this activity book is the perfect size for even the youngest nature lovers and is full of exciting activities that are based around seeing and engaging with nature and the outside world. The Gruffalo Autumn and Winter Nature Trail is an exciting sticker activity book about stopping, seeing, listening and collecting in a way that's accessible and fun, with activities that link into the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) of the curriculum.

Fishing Activity Book for Kids - 50 Creative Projects to Inspire Curious Anglers (Paperback): David Lisi Fishing Activity Book for Kids - 50 Creative Projects to Inspire Curious Anglers (Paperback)
David Lisi
R383 R297 Discovery Miles 2 970 Save R86 (22%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Jungle Animals - A Spotters Guide (Hardcover): Jane Wilsher Jungle Animals - A Spotters Guide (Hardcover)
Jane Wilsher
R392 Discovery Miles 3 920 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A thrilling virtual tour animal safari. Take a hike through the world's rainforests and spot more than 200 wild, colourful, peculiar, and marvellous jungle animals - without ever leaving your own bedroom! Get up close to jaguars and sloths, swim with manatees and piranhas, and watch a bird of paradise show. The imaginative narrative makes you feel like you are actually there.

Hot Topics: The Sea (Hardcover): Laura Wade Hot Topics: The Sea (Hardcover)
Laura Wade
R59 R37 Discovery Miles 370 Save R22 (37%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A world of knowledge in your pocket! Brilliant new mini information books. Packed full of information about popular subjects, 'Hot Topics' are great for easy access and instant reference. Great value for money!

Superworm and Friends Outdoor Activity Book (Little Wild Things) (Paperback): Julia Donaldson Superworm and Friends Outdoor Activity Book (Little Wild Things) (Paperback)
Julia Donaldson; Illustrated by Axel Scheffler
R183 Discovery Miles 1 830 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Grab your coat and get ready for an outdoor adventure! This brilliant activity book is packed full of outside play ideas based on four of your favourite books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. With a wide range of activities created by nature play specialists Little Wild Things, this book is bursting with ideas to encourage children and adults to explore and celebrate nature together. Includes activities based on: Superworm, The Smeds and the Smoos, Zog and The Scarecrows' Wedding.

The Blue-Footed Booby (Paperback): Rob Biddulph The Blue-Footed Booby (Paperback)
Rob Biddulph
R189 Discovery Miles 1 890 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The newest picture book written and illustrated by the bestselling and award-winning Rob Biddulph, the creative star behind the viral and phenomenal #DrawWithRob! Let's follow the footprints! Let's hunt for some clues! Left footprint! Right footprint! No time to lose! As everybody knows, Red-Footed Boobies are fabulous bakers. But when Desmond's frangipane tart goes missing amidst a flurry of footprints, the Blue-Footed Booby becomes the chief suspect. But all is not as it seems... Featuring one of the stars of Draw With Rob (video number 24), this is a gloriously silly rhyming story about the perils of jumping to conclusions. Perfect read-aloud fun for children aged 3+!

I am water (Paperback): Thembinkosi Kohli I am water (Paperback)
Thembinkosi Kohli
R99 R86 Discovery Miles 860 Save R13 (13%) Ships in 15 - 25 working days

In this exciting new children's book, Thembinkosi Kohli's illustrations encourage young readers to connect with the world they live in. His bright and cheerful images, which are accompanied by short bursts of text, explain in an easy to understand visual language not only the importance of water for the world but its uses in our everyday lives. This story is a great read for the whole family, especially children aged 4 - 8 years old.

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