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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Natural history & pets
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Meow Cello
(Hardcover)
Kristen Halverson; Illustrated by Mariana Garcia Piza
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R577
R540
Discovery Miles 5 400
Save R37 (6%)
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Bee
(Hardcover)
August Hoeft
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R628
Discovery Miles 6 280
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In this board book version of David Attenborough - from the
critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People,
BIG DREAMS series - discover the life of the inspiring broadcaster
and conservationist. Little David grew up in Leicester on the
campus of a university, where his father was a professor. As a
child, he spent hours in the science library, collating his own
specimens and creating a mini animal museum. When he was old enough
to go to university, he studied science and zoology - but what he
wanted most of all was to be close to the animals he was studying.
So, he started working in television, visiting animals in their
natural habitats and telling the world the untold stories of these
animals. Little David went on to become one of the most celebrated
environmentalists on the planet, teaching generation after
generation about the importance of the natural world. Babies and
toddlers will love to snuggle as you read to them the engaging
story of this fascinating broadcaster and natural historian, and
will also enjoy exploring the stylish and quirky illustrations of
this sturdy board book on their own. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a
bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the
lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to
scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things,
yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series
offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of
formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for
reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present
expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you
to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning
cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even
more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to
children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who
will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Set your spirit of adventure free with this journey to the world's
great oceans, discovering the diversity of life that exists in the
deep blue sea. Whether you're travelling long haul with leatherback
turtles across the Pacific, snoozing with sea otters or ice bathing
with a walrus, this book celebrates the very prescient topic of the
world's oceans with LucyLetherland's animal characters. Each
section begins with an infographic map of the ocean it explores -
Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Southern and Arctic - followed by richly
detailed two-page spreads exploring its depths and the denizens
within, as well as seabirds, coral reefs and shoreline critters.
Discover saltwater crocodiles lurking in the Andaman Islands,
hammerheads gathering in the Atlantic, and the awe-inspiring
colossal squid that calls the Ross Sea home. Lucy Letherland's
illuminating artwork shows how these oceans teem with life, forming
part of complex and fascinating ecosystems, all in a quirky,
characterful style. Interesting facts and figures pepper the
scenes. Did you know that spinner dolphins can swim up to 400
kilometres a day? Or that some sea snails can grow up to half a
metre long? Or that in the deepest depths, fish can glow in the
dark? A natural history lesson in an adventure book, each spread
features 10 captions and and facts about every destination. The 5th
title in the best-selling Atlas of Adventures series that has now
been translated into 31 languages. A 'Can you find?' page at the
back challenges you to explore the pages even deeper by locating
the pictured scenes and scene-stealers. Children and adults alike
will be amazed by the incredible creatures that await in the
world's oceans.
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