A detailed chronology of developmental milestones drives this life study of bats, including their habitats, physical features, and conservation measures taken to protect these flying mammals. Underscores the importance of conservation, pointing out where people can see the animal in both captivity and the wild.

A fabulously funny picture book, illustrated by Axel Scheffler, the superstar illustrator of The Gruffalo and Zog.Each night, a farmer's chickens get gobbled up by a cunning fox. When the farmer has finally had enough, he decides the culprit must be found - and tasks his loyal dog with catching the chicken thief. Poor Dog searches and waits to no avail. And when Dog asks for help, things just get worse! Pig falls asleep, Sheep is too scared...who will help Dog catch the thief, and how? Tuck into this hilarious tale, illustrated by the one and only Axel Scheffler, written by Chantal de Marolles. A joyful clash of wits to be enjoyed again and again. Every spread features gorgeous original artwork by Axel Scheffler with lots of enjoyable details for families to spot togetherAxel Scheffler is the illustrator of a whole host of beloved classic children's books such as Stick Man and Room on the BroomFeaturing a lively translation of Chantal de Marolles' original text by Alison Green, author of Kind

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.

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.

From Costa Award-shortlisted author Nicholas Bowling comes a tale of adventure, myth and music to make your heart sing ... 'Cast its spell over me from the first page ... it really is my perfect book.' Jasbinder Bilan, author of ASHA & THE SPIRIT BIRD 'Nicholas Bowling is a thrilling writer.' THE TELEGRAPH Oran lives on Little Drum, where music is everything. Every islander has a birth instrument and a life song - and the ancestors, called ghasts, linger to hear the music. But when the Duchess arrives from the mainland bringing orders of silence, she threatens the ghasts' existence, the very soul of the community. When Oran hears of a mythical instrument with the power to manipulate hearts, she brings her ghast best friend, Alick, on a quest to find it, play it, and change the Duchess's mind ... From the author of the Costa Children's Book Award-shortlisted In the Shadow of the Heroes comes a thrilling Celtic-inspired fantasy adventure. The adventure and magic of Neil Gaiman's Stardust with a Hebridean-inspired fantasy setting and lovable characters reminiscent of Pixar's Brave. A story about how music has the power to reveal, to inspire, and to bind people together.

The fourth in a glorious sticker book series created for the National Trust, this book is packed with facts about weird and wonderful minibeasts and their homes. With four pages of wildlife stickers, you can stick spiders into their webs, fill the bug hotel with woodlice, add a dragonfly zipping across a pond, and much, much more. From moths to millipedes, this is an excellent introduction to all types of creepy-crawlies for the very young.

"Fourth in the series of gorgeous factual sticker books showcasing British wildlife." - Fiona Noble, The Bookseller