The second instalment of the thrilling magical adventure series, from real-life vet Luke Gamble, as seen on Sky TV. 'An irresistible, magical adventure' Vashti Hardy, author of Wildspark Edith Wight can't wait to stay with her uncle, doctor to incredible magical animals and beasts, for the Christmas holidays. She's expecting to be reunited with all her friends, both animal and human and celebrate the holidays together - but adventure is afoot as one of only six phoenixes left in the world is missing and at peril. Accompanied by Arnold and Francis, the SAS head to a remote part of Bavaria to track down the phoenix, only to encounter a new foe more deadly and dangerous than they could have possibly imagined. a villain who is using the phoenix ashes to create new magical hybrid beasts to sell to the Syndicate. The SAS must free the phoenix and destroy the Syndicate, before the phoenixes are lost forever. As seen on prime-time Sky TV shows Vet Adventure and World Wide Vet, vet Luke Gamble is committed to the protection of animals worldwide. Classic storytelling combined with a passionate message about the protection of endangered species. This stunning series is perfect for fans of Dr Doolittle, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and The Polar Bear Explorers' Club.

Peppa and her friends love dressing up as mermaids, lift-the-flaps to join in their fun! This exciting adventure is full of hidden mermaid surprises - what will Peppa and her friends find next? This lovely book has big flaps for little hands and is perfect for everyone who loves mermaids!

The African savanna is home to many kinds of animals, including me! I am spotted, but I am not a giraffe. I am strong, but I am not an elephant. Read the clues and try to guess which animal I am before the end of the book!

There's a new baby joining the herd. It's an African elephant calf! Learn all about these big babies, including what they eat, what they weigh, how they're raised and how big they grow.

Meet five friendly dinosaurs in this special edition of the much-loved That's not my... book. Babies and toddlers will love touching the textured patches as they meet dinosaurs with fuzzy tails, bumpy teeth and soft spines. The bright pictures and textures to stroke are designed to help develop sensory and language awareness.

The mountain habitat can provide shelter and water for cunning predators, and the wolf and the golden eagle thrive there. The wolf can travel 50 miles a day to find prey. The striking force of a golden eagle's talons can be compared to that of a bullet. But which animal is the fiercest of the ecosystem? Compare and contrast each animal's features and skills before you declare the winning predator.

This book explains, in simple language and with clear illustrations, what the climate is, and how it is changing very rapidly at the moment, and the effects this is having on our planet. It tackles suggestions about what needs to change in the way people live, from power stations to farming, and explains why it's so difficult to do. Along the way, it also talks about what individuals can do, including tips on how to keep a clear head and not get overwhelmed by bad news.

From hovering hummingbirds and dancing pink flamingos, to diving penguins and owls spreading their wings before your very eyes, birds fly off the page in this gorgeous pop-up book. Lyrically written and informative, this book is a delight to read aloud, introducing a lovely selection of birds in a wonderful, memorable way.

Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun! Kids will have fun collecting points outdoors with more than 140 varieties of trees to find. From silver birch to horse chestnut, maple to cabbage tree they'll learn all about their height, shape, leaves, seeds, bark and more. And once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge. With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there's something for everyone! For even more outdoor fun check out i-SPY In the Countryside (ISBN 9780008386511).

Discover the dinosaurs and prehistoric animals that once roamed across Earth and commanded the oceans and seas. Completely revised with comprehensive text and new images, The Kingfisher Dinosaur Encyclopedia brings dinosaur enthusiasts closer to prehistoric life than ever before. Colourful illustrations, 3D reconstructions and step-by-step sequences detail the latest scientific research about these magnificent creatures. Discover which baby dinosaur had a footprint smaller than a fifty pence coin, witness how a recent discovery has brought scientists closer to truly knowing dinosaurs' colouring and meet the scientists who have unearthed groundbreaking revelations. Dinosaurs and reptiles from around the world are shown in concise detail, including the giants discovered in Tanzania, the remarkable early bird fossils found in the Jehol Biota ecosystem in China, and the dinosaur bone bed in New Mexico. The Kingfisher Dinosaur Encyclopedia is perfect for home learning and for school - the ultimate guide that every dinosaur fan needs. Author Michael Benton is a renowned palaeontologist and has written of several dinosaur themed children's books, as well as consulting on media productions. He has even had a dinosaur named after him! Arranged thematically into key areas, the concise text is clear, accurate, and perfectly pitched, making this an unbeatable resource for home and school.

Take a journey through the oceans of the world in this beautiful book, made entirely from hand-pressed plants.

Artist Helen Ahpornsiri transforms silky seaweeds, feathery algae and bright coastal blooms into playful penguins, scuttling crabs and schools of silvery sharks. Turn the page to explore each corner of the oceans, from hidden rock pools to the darkest depths. Marvel as plants transform into marvellous creatures, and discover the magic and beauty that lies beneath the waves . . .

Jess is enjoying a picnic in Fern Forest. But most of her rubbish ends up on the forest floor! Can Sid and his friends persuade her to go green? Find out in this eco-friendly addition to the Dinosaur Tales series.

This charming wordbook, packed with simple, eye-catching pictures, will appeal to babies and toddlers, as they explore a hen house, see a farmer in his tractor, visit a field full of cows and sheep, and lots more. With farm words and sounds to say on every page, this book is a delight to share.

From the Magical Unicorn Society's Department of Unicorns, Myths and Monsters comes this all-new collection of stories dedicated to the amazing mythical creatures - good and bad - that exist alongside unicorns. Introduced by department head and intrepid explorer, May Shaw, there are tales of fearsome, fire-breathing dragons, phoenixes rising from the ashes, mysterious kraken that lurk in the deep, imps, sprites and werewolves in mythical forests, as well as the eight unicorn families and those who have encountered unicorns throughout history. Each of the eight stories is accompanied by striking, full-colour artwork that shows the powers of the specific mythical creature in more detail, as well as an epic illustration of a key moment from the text. Perfect for fans of the previous bestselling titles in the Magical Unicorn Society series, but can also be read alone.

Big, stomping elephants. Small, colourful birds. Tall, spotty giraffes. Short, waddling penguins. Opposites are all around at the zoo! This book brings opposites from the zoo alive for young children through interactive, rhyming text and bright photographs.

'That is the way of the largest creature on earth. That is the whale's way.' The humpback whales journey through polar seas, diving, spouting and leaping. As winter comes they swim through treacherous waters towards the warmer climate of the equator. Will they escape the hunters and guide baby whale to safety? Telling the story of the life cycle of the whale in a simple narrative, this is a beautifully illustrated book with timeless appeal.

People, plants and animals all need rain. But the ground can take in only so much. Too much, and the land will flood. Farms and cities can be damaged. People must move to dry ground until, slowly, the water soaks into the earth. Learn about floods, what we can do and how to stay safe.

A striking and unique story perfect for little people interested in climate awareness and looking after nature. McDarkly lives quietly all on his own, growing orchids in his dank swamp, until one day his peace is disturbed by an arrogant king who wants to turn the swamp into a roller-skate park. McDarkly has ten days to prove that the swamp isn't damp and dark, but an enchanted world. Can he do it, or will he risk losing his home forever?

Be transported to the glorious days of Spring with this intricately illustrated puzzle from Sara Boccaccini Meadows. Includes a double sided poster - one side can be used to help you complete the puzzle, and the other is a guide to grow your own plants.

It sounded like a respectable and worthy enough death for an explorer - tumbling from an ice bridge to be impaled upon a mammoth tusk - but Stella really, really didn't want that to happen, just the same.Join Stella Starflake Pearl and her three fellow explorers as they trek across the snowy Icelands and come face-to-face with frost fairies, snow queens, outlaw hideouts, unicorns, pygmy dinosaurs and carnivorous cabbages . . . When Stella and three other junior explorers get separated from their expedition can they cross the frozen wilderness and live to tell the tale?

National Geographic Primary Readers is a high-interest series of beginning reading books that have been developed in consultation with education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively text by skilled children's book authors across four reading levels. From woolly mammoths to saber-toothed cats, prehistoric mammals once roamed Earth. With beautiful and engaging illustrations, authentic photos, and accessible text, kids will learn all about these mighty mammals in this level 3 reader. Level 3: Becoming independent Best suited to kids who are ready for complex sentences and more challenging vocabulary, but still draw on occasional support from adults. They are ideal for readers of Purple and Gold books.

From tropical rainforests to the driest deserts, discover beautiful butterflies, scuttling spiders and a whole variety of other creepy-crawlies that live all over the world. Use over 180 stickers to bring each scene bursting into life with beetles, bugs, millipedes, moths and more.