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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Natural history & pets
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
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Insects
(Paperback)
Sabine Krawczyk; Claude Delafosse; Translated by Clare Best
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R234
R189
Discovery Miles 1 890
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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.
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Molly Gets Her Wheels
(Hardcover)
Sherry Carnahan; Illustrated by Laura Merer; Directed by Tammie Lyon
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R536
R448
Discovery Miles 4 480
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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
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