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Lots of Things to Know About Animals (Hardcover): James Maclaine Lots of Things to Know About Animals (Hardcover)
James Maclaine; Illustrated by Carolina Buzio
R255 R204 Discovery Miles 2 040 Save R51 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

You'll never guess how monkeys clean their teeth, why penguins steal stones, which baby animal is bigger than its parents or just how high bumblebees can fly! All is revealed in this delightful information book, filled with friendly, humorous pictures and quirky, surprising facts about all kinds of animals. You'll want to share this book with everyone you know!

Brain Boosters Planet Earth Puzzles (with Neon Colors) - Activities for Boosting Problem-Solving Skills (Paperback): Vicky... Brain Boosters Planet Earth Puzzles (with Neon Colors) - Activities for Boosting Problem-Solving Skills (Paperback)
Vicky Barker; Illustrated by Ste Johnson
R237 R203 Discovery Miles 2 030 Save R34 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Can we really help the trees? (Hardcover): Katie Daynes Can we really help the trees? (Hardcover)
Katie Daynes; Illustrated by Roisin Hahessy
R252 Discovery Miles 2 520 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The trees are in trouble, and they're not the only ones. Meet the endangered forest animals in search of solutions. Fortunately they find a treehouse of sparky kids who are bursting with ideas, and together they plan a way to save the world's woodlands. This book explores the crucial role trees play in providing habitats, preventing flooding and tackling climate change. Written in consultation with Dr Maneul Lujan from Kew Gardens.

Peep Inside the Deep Ocean (Board book): Anna Milbourne Peep Inside the Deep Ocean (Board book)
Anna Milbourne; Illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman
R215 Discovery Miles 2 150 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Dive down with a submersible to discover the mysteries of the ocean. Oceans cover most of our planet, and yet most of the depths remain unexplored. This book takes you deep down to find light-up jellyfish, diving whales, giant squid and whole mountains at the bottom of the sea. Flaps and peep holes will draw young children into this intriguing subject, and instill a love of this essential ecosystem.

Blitz Breaks Loose! (Paperback): Kiara Valdez Blitz Breaks Loose! (Paperback)
Kiara Valdez; Illustrated by Shane Clester
R136 Discovery Miles 1 360 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

It's time to make friends, have fun, and learn the ropes down on the Dino Ranch! Based on the hit Disney Jr show! Life on the Dino Ranch is as fun as can be! From taming triceratopses to wrangling raptors, every day is a fun new adventure. But things aren't all hunky-dory for Jon - he still hasn't found his dino partner! He's tried befriending brontodons and making pals with plesiosaurs, but it just never seems to work out. What's a young dino-poke to do? One day, smack dab out of the blue, Jon comes across a wild velociraptor egg and everything changes lickety-split! Looking after a raptor is hard as can be and when baby Blitz hatches, Jon is in for one speedy surprise. But with some hard work and a little help from Min, Miguel and the rest of the Cassidy family, Jon learns that sometimes thinking fast is a great idea! Based on the hit Disney JR show Full colour pictures The perfect book for dinosaur fans.

Why I Love Halloween (Board book): Daniel Howarth Why I Love Halloween (Board book)
Daniel Howarth
R255 Discovery Miles 2 550 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Featuring children's own words and heart-warming pictures, this board book is a perfect celebration of everything there is to love about Halloween! "I love Halloween because..." This fun-packed board book combines the things children say about Halloween with irresistible illustrations of young animals. There are fun costumes to wear, great games to play and we go trick or treating . . . hurray for Halloween! A gorgeous new addition to the two-million-copy-selling Why I Love series, cherished all over the world.

Looking after Hamsters (Hardcover): Susan Meredith Looking after Hamsters (Hardcover)
Susan Meredith; Illustrated by Christyan Fox 1
R155 R124 Discovery Miles 1 240 Save R31 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The perfect guide for first-time hamster owners, providing lots of useful information on caring for and understanding them. From setting up hamster tanks and making toys and runs, to what they like to eat and how to keep them clean, this essential guide covers all the ways to keep your pet healthy and happy. Fully checked by experts, this book contains everything you need to know to make a hamster feel at home and help you decide whether owning one is the thing for you.

Can You Survive Deadly Rain Forest Encounters? (Paperback): Allison Lassieur Can You Survive Deadly Rain Forest Encounters? (Paperback)
Allison Lassieur
R270 R224 Discovery Miles 2 240 Save R46 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Real-life Dragons and their Stories of Survival (Paperback): Anita Ganeri Real-life Dragons and their Stories of Survival (Paperback)
Anita Ganeri; Illustrated by Jian'an Liu
R257 Discovery Miles 2 570 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Find out the fascinating stories of ten real-life dragons, the myths and legends surrounding them, their discoveries and how they survive today. For centuries, dragons have captured our imaginations, guarding troves of treasure and breathing out fire. They appear in many myths and legends from around the world, some soaring through the air on scaly wings; some lurking in caves underground and some diving the depths of the seas and oceans. While there is, sadly, no such thing as a fire-breathing dragon, there are still dragons alive today in the animal kingdom. One of them can even fly. This book brings together the stories of ten real-life dragons, with fascinating facts mixed with some folklore. There are also tales of how these extraordinary creatures were discovered and about their adaptations for surviving in the wild. Are you ready for the wildlife safari of a lifetime? This high-interest approach to the natural world shows the diversity of nature, evolution and adaptation and can be used to support the science curriculum study of living things at key stage two. Full-colour photographs combined with illustrations make this a beautiful and fascinating introduction to real-life dragons around the world.

Baby Touch & Feel: Zoo Babies (Board book): Roger Priddy Baby Touch & Feel: Zoo Babies (Board book)
Roger Priddy
R309 R274 Discovery Miles 2 740 Save R35 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Dinosaur Club: Tracking the Diplodocus (Paperback): Rex Stone Dinosaur Club: Tracking the Diplodocus (Paperback)
Rex Stone
R170 R136 Discovery Miles 1 360 Save R34 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Travel back in time on a prehistoric journey to the world of the dinosaurs! Dive into an exciting Jurassic world and travel back in time with the Dinosaur Club. These character-driven dinosaur books explore different dinosaur species through a thrilling adventure story. Meet Jamie, a member of the Dinosaur Club. They are a network of kids around the world who love to share dinosaur knowledge, help identify fossils, post dino discoveries, and chat about all things prehistoric. Jamie has just moved to Ammonite Bay, a stretch of coastline famous for its fossils. He is busy exploring when he discovers some dinosaur footprints and is transported back to the time of the dinosaurs! It sounds like Jamie needs some help from the Dinosaur Club when he comes across a troubled Diplodicus... This collection of exciting dinosaur stories: - Introduces core nonfiction to children who prefer stories, but are packed with exciting dinosaur facts - Beautifully illustrated line art accompanied by expertly written text - Includes reference pages to extend children's interest in these fascinating prehistoric creatures - Features all the latest dinosaur information and up-to-date discoveries - Reference material solidifies each narrative, including timelines, quizzes, fact files, and glossaries Little ones can learn about the prehistoric world with the Dinosaur Club collection of character-driven adventure stories for children aged 5-7 years old. Dinosaur Club: Tracking the Diplodocus will take your child on a Jurassic adventure as they learn about the Diplodocus dinosaur species through fun facts, timelines and quizzes. More in the Series At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? If you like Dinosaur Club: Tracking the Diplodocus, then you'll love Dinosaur Club: The T.rex Attack, Dinosaur Club: A Triceratops Charge and Dinosaur Club: Saving a Stegosaurus.

Bug Bonanza! (Ada Twist, Scientist: Why Files #4) (Hardcover): Andrea Beaty, Theanne Griffith Bug Bonanza! (Ada Twist, Scientist: Why Files #4) (Hardcover)
Andrea Beaty, Theanne Griffith
R234 Discovery Miles 2 340 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The fourth book in a nonfiction early-reader series about simple science concepts starring Ada Twist, Scientist! How do bees fly? Why does a spider weave a web? And why are bugs so important to our world?Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files is the perfect nonfiction resource for all these questions and more. Based on the bestselling Questioneers series and the Ada Twist, Scientist Netflix show, this nonfiction series is perfect for the youngest scientists of tomorrow, as they learn along with Ada. Designed in a scrapbook format, these books combine art from the show, illustrations, and photography to bring simple science concepts to life.

I'm Thinking of a Sea Creature (Board book): Lucia Gaggiotti I'm Thinking of a Sea Creature (Board book)
Lucia Gaggiotti; Adam Guillain, Charlotte Guillain
R231 R192 Discovery Miles 1 920 Save R39 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Guess the animal from the clues, then pull a slider to reveal the answer! A brilliant non-fiction board book series perfect for little animal lovers. With vibrant energetic artwork and a friendly rhyming text, these interactive books are great for reading aloud. Each child is thinking of sea creature . . . What do they look like? What do they eat? And what noise do they make? Follow the simple clues, make a guess, then spot the animal hiding in the beautifully illustrated scene and pull the slider to reveal the answer! With four favourite sea creatures to find - and animal noises too! Other titles in the series include: I'm Thinking of a Pet I'm Thinking of a Jungle Animal I'n Thinking of a Farm Animal

Snakes (Paperback): Anne O'Daly Snakes (Paperback)
Anne O'Daly
R243 R196 Discovery Miles 1 960 Save R47 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Find out about different snakes, including their body parts, how much they weigh, where they live and what they eat. Then test your new-found knowledge at the back of the book!

Dinosaurs on Kitten Island (Paperback): Michael Slack Dinosaurs on Kitten Island (Paperback)
Michael Slack
R210 R168 Discovery Miles 1 680 Save R42 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

A daring dinosaur adventure and tale of purr-severance - with timid dinosaurs and fearless kittens! Sure to elicit giggles with every "RAWR!" of distress! - Kirkus Reviews Life on Dinosaur Island is BORING. So the dinosaurs are escaping to Kitten Island to play with their new kitty friends. But these kittens love to tumble and crash and launch things into the air - things like - uh-oh . . . DINOSAURS! Can these unlikely playmates find common ground before their playdate ends in cat-astrophe? The cheeky follow-up to Kittens on Dinosaurs, celebrating friendship, creativity and compromise. A deliciously funny story with a mischievous twist - perfect for fans of Jon Klassen and Peter Brown.

T-Rex Trouble! (Paperback): Kiara Valdez T-Rex Trouble! (Paperback)
Kiara Valdez
R157 R129 Discovery Miles 1 290 Save R28 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Every day is a new adventure down on the Dino Ranch! Come along with Min, Miguel, Jon and their dino partners for pre-westoric fun! There is never a dull day down on the Dino Ranch! When the Tinhorns trick the Dino Ranchers, Min proves that no matter the circumstances, you should always do the right thing and help. Join siblings and junior ranch-hands Min, Miguel and Jon as they work together to save the day! Based on the hit Disney JR show Full-colour pictures The perfect book for dinosaur fans.

The Adventurer's Notebook (Paperback): Becky Jones, Clare Lewis The Adventurer's Notebook (Paperback)
Becky Jones, Clare Lewis
R205 R89 Discovery Miles 890 Save R116 (57%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

From the authors of London Adventure Walks, The Adventurer' s Notebook has heaps of white space for creative young minds to fill with drawings, stories and ideas inspired by all the wonderful things you can see and do while out and about in the wild. It is packed with imaginative things to make and do, places to record your finds, instructions on how to cook from the wild, plus bird-spotting tips and how to identify wild flowers and trees. This is the perfect notebook for inquisitive children to take when exploring the great outdoors. Whether scavenging on the beach, climbing trees in the woods, lazing by the river, playing in the park or just hanging out in the back garden, this is all you will need to make your very own record of your adventures.

Unsolved Questions about Earth (Hardcover): Myra Faye Turner Unsolved Questions about Earth (Hardcover)
Myra Faye Turner
R792 R643 Discovery Miles 6 430 Save R149 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Baby Penguins (Hardcover): Martha E. H Rustad Baby Penguins (Hardcover)
Martha E. H Rustad
R327 Discovery Miles 3 270 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

There's a new baby joining the colony. It's a penguin chick! Learn all about baby penguins, including what they eat, what they weigh, how they're raised and how big they grow.

Little Sticker Dolly Dressing Easter (Paperback): Fiona Watt Little Sticker Dolly Dressing Easter (Paperback)
Fiona Watt; Illustrated by Lizzie Mackay 1
R160 Discovery Miles 1 600 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Dress the dolls as they discover lots of springtime activities, such as feeding newborn lambs, playing with Easter bunnies, going on an Easter egg hunt and feeding baby birds.

The Midnight Hunt (Paperback): Benjamin Read, Laura Trinder The Midnight Hunt (Paperback)
Benjamin Read, Laura Trinder
R169 Discovery Miles 1 690 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The third and final adventure in Benjamin Read and Laura Trinder's magical Midnight Hour series! 'A fantastic magical adventure featuring a cast of Ghibli-esque characters, a feisty heroine and a hedgehog. I loved it.' M.G. LEONARD, author of BEETLE BOY on book 1 'Fans of Nevermoor will love this' THE BOOKSELLER on book 1 'I haven't enjoyed this kind of caper so much since Harry Potter' NEW STATESMAN on book 1 'Pure delight' THE GUARDIAN ON BOOK 1 Emily is locked out of the Midnight Hour, and things have grown dangerously dark in Victorian London. Her friends and family are on the run from the terrifying Midnight Hunt, while the foul Make Britain Dark Again party schemes to break the spell that keeps both worlds safe. It's going to take more than just Emily's big mouth to fix this one. But how's a girl meant to save the day (and night) when she's all out of snacks and her possibly-magic pocket hedgehog is hibernating? The ingeniously-plotted finale to the much-loved Midnight Hour trilogy, which began with The Midnight Hour and The Midnight Howl A hilarious, spooky adventure full of genuine scares and belly laughs! Coraline meets A Wrinkle in Time: all the makings of a modern classic

One Little Butterfly (Board book): Lesley Sims One Little Butterfly (Board book)
Lesley Sims; Illustrated by Emma Allen
R180 R144 Discovery Miles 1 440 Save R36 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Follow the incredible journey of a butterfly as it grows from an egg to a ravenous caterpillar and finally emerges from its chrysalis, a beautiful fluttering butterfly. This interactive title, with its cleverly designed holes, will spark interest on every page. Specially written for little children, it is perfect for a first introduction to the truly spectacular wonders of nature.

The Mammoth's Tomb (Paperback): Dougal Dixon The Mammoth's Tomb (Paperback)
Dougal Dixon
R61 Discovery Miles 610 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Each book begins with the discovery of a mysterious item at the City Museum, prompting an expedition to investigate the story behind the artefact. Joining digs around the world, the reader pieces together stories from the past using real life archaeological and scientific methods. Age 9+.

Ocean Book (Paperback): Clare Beaton Ocean Book (Paperback)
Clare Beaton; As told to Rudi Haig; Illustrated by Clare Beaton 1
R221 R189 Discovery Miles 1 890 Save R32 (14%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The undersea world is a sensational source of fascination for children. Clare Beaton shares her passion for the world around us with inventive ocean crafts perfect for school or at home. Includes inspiring fact pages, healthy recipes for the whole family and fresh-air activities to encourage well-being.

Adorable But Deadly Creatures (Hardcover): Charles C Hofer Adorable But Deadly Creatures (Hardcover)
Charles C Hofer
R353 Discovery Miles 3 530 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

With big eyes and ears and colourful bodies, a lot of creatures in nature can look very cute. But don't always be fooled by their adorable appearance. When provoked, these animals can easily injure or kill a person. Their defence mechanisms, such as poison or sharp teeth and claws, can turn them from darling to deadly in seconds. Get ready to discover some of the world's cutest killers!

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