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The fun-filled quiz book that kids and the whole family will enjoy
The fun-filled quiz book that kids and the whole family will enjoy.
Quiz your family and friends with this Space Quiz Book from
National Geographic Kids, bursting with questions that will keep
everyone guessing and give you hours of fun. How many moons does
Mercury have? How long is a day on Venus? What gives Mars its
reddish colour? 300 questions on everything from planets and moons
to comets, stars, black holes and lots more Brimming with multiple
choice and true or false questions Fact-filled answers come with
every quiz so you can brush up on your knowledge too Are you up to
the challenge?
Wanneer ’n mens na die naghemel opkyk, sien jy nie net sterre nie.
Die swart leegte van die ruimte is deurspek met voorwerpe van elke
denkbare vorm en grootte – van enorme brandende sterre tot
piepklein stofvlekkies. Hierdie boek verken die geheimenisse van
sterre en planete en ontsluit die raaisels van astronomie: die
wetenskap van die buitenste ruimte.
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The Little Prince
(Hardcover)
Antoine De Saint-Exupery, Louise Greig; Illustrated by Sarah Massini
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R308
Discovery Miles 3 080
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Antoine de Saint-Exupery's tender and magical classic fable,
adapted for picture book readers for the very first time! Please -
draw me a sheep. I blinked. The voice belonged to a charming little
prince. The characters of Antoine de Saint-Exupery's classic tale
have captured the hearts of generations of readers. Meet the pilot
stranded in the desert. Meet the Little Prince who tends his
beautiful rose on a planet of his own. Follow him as he embarks on
a strange and wonderful journey to puzzling new planets and finally
to Earth, where he discovers the nature of love. 'Will enchant
little ones' - The Times 'Brilliant and beautiful' - The Scotsman
Adapted by award-winning poet Louise Greig, author of the
Greenaway-medal-nominated Sweep and The Night Box, with enchanting
new artwork from the critically acclaimed illustrator of The
Velveteen Rabbit and Star in the Jar.
Soar into space with this glorious love story of alien folk, from
the creators of The Gruffalo and Stick Man, now in an early reader
format to support children who are gaining confidence in reading.
The Smeds (who are red) never mix with the Smoos (who are blue). So
when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love, their families strongly
disapprove. But peace is restored and love conquers all in this
happiest of love stories. There's even a gorgeous purple baby to
celebrate! This Early Reader edition contains the complete classic
story and pictures, in a pocket-book format, and with an
extra-clear font and layout, to support children who are gaining
confidence in reading. Winner at the British Book Awards 2020 -
Children's Illustrated & Non-Fiction Book of the Year With
fabulous rhymes and breathtaking illustrations, this book is
literally out of this world! From the creators of The Gruffalo,
Stick Man and ZOG, which have all been made into animated films
shown on BBC1 Zog and the Flying Doctors animation will be shown on
BBC1 December 2020. Praise for The Smeds and the Smoos: 'A book for
our time.' BBC Radio 4 'Blast off with the most exciting book yet
from the creator of The Gruffalo. Get ready for a wild and
wonderful journey through space in a book that is perfect for
reading together.' The Sun 'The Gruffalo team's own Jabberwocky,
with rhyme and nonsense words but a happy ending, inventively
illustrated by Scheffler.' The Times 'A timely tale of tolerance
that's fun to read aloud.' Daily Express
Few books have been as universally cherished by children and adults
alike as The Little Prince. A beautiful gift collection of quotes
from the original translation by Katherine Woods, featuring
full-colour illustrations. A pilot stranded in the desert awakes
one morning to see the most extraordinary little fellow standing
before him. “Please…’ asks the stranger, “draw me a
sheep…’ The Little Prince has been capturing the hearts of
readers around the world since its publication in 1943 – this new
collection of quotes features favourite words of wisdom from
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s lyrical, whimsical text. Quotes are
drawn from the original translation by Katherine Woods, a favourite
with fans. With subjects covering childhood, sorrow, friendship,
love and more, this collection has something for everyone.
Featuring original colour illustrations by the author. Antoine de
Saint-Exupéry (1900-1944) was born in Lyons, France. He wrote The
Little Prince in the United States during a two-year self-imposed
exile from occupied France. A year after the book’s publication
in 1943, Saint-Exupéry disappeared over the Mediterranean while
flying a reconnaissance mission for his French air squadron. Best
known throughout the world as the author and illustrator of The
Little Prince, Saint-Exupéry wrote several other books that have
also become classics of world literature. Katherine Woods
(1886-1968) produced the original English translation of The Little
Prince in 1943. It was later followed by several other English
translations, but her classic translation is treasured by fans and
is often considered to be the definitive English translation. Her
poetic translation perfectly captures the enchantment and charm of
Saint-Exupéry’s storytelling.
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 in the night sky
with more than 140 things to find. From stars and constellations to
the moon and eclipses, they'll learn all about our galaxy and the
sky at night. 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 fun outdoors check out i-SPY Nature (ISBN 9780008386467).
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Mae Jemison, scientist, astronaut and the first ever black woman in
space. When Mae Jemison was a little girl, she dreamed of blasting
off into space on a rocket ship. She was so excited as she watched
the Apollo Moon landings, but she wondered... why none of the
astronauts were women? Mae loved science and was so bright that she
started college at just 16, and was training to be a doctor by the
age of 20. She joined the Peace Corps, using her medical knowledge
to help people in countries all around the world. Upon returning to
the United States, she was accepted into NASA's astronaut program.
After hard work and training, in 1992 Mae became the first Black
woman to travel into space! This inspiring book features stylish
and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a
biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile
of the groundbreaking astronaut's life. 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. 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!
How much do you know about space? Are you an asteroid expert or a
gravity guru? Can you tell the difference between a meteoroid and a
meteorite? Would you be able to spot the Pole Star in the night
sky? Test your skills with quick quizzes, diagrams and charts.
Power up your space knowledge with answers to your wackiest space
questions!
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon. Little Neil's
dreams took flight when he rode on his first airplane as a child.
After studying aeronautical engineering and time spent in the navy,
he became a pilot. From there, he was selected to take a trip to
where no human had gone before - the moon! Along with his team,
Buzz and Mike, he was the captain of the Apollo 11. And Neil took a
giant step for humankind as the first person to ever step onto the
surface of the moon.This inspiring book features stylish and quirky
illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical
timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the
legendary astronaut. 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!
Explore the wonders of the space in Priddy Explorers: Space, part
of an exciting new series from Priddy Books. Children can learn
about fascinating subjects in a fun and accessible way. Each book
has a different Priddy Explorer, a child who guides the reader
through the topic they are learning about. This beautiful book is
full of exciting information, fascinating photographs, and
colourful illustrations of planets, stars, and the galaxy they
lived in. Children can learn what is in our solar system, what
stars are, what it's like to visit space, and much more. The
specially commissioned illustrations and stunning photographs help
children understand each topic and provide hours of fun.
Few books have been as universally cherished by children and adults
alike as The Little Prince. A beautiful slip-cased gift edition of
this touching and wise classic children's book, with the original
translation by Katherine Woods and full-colour illustrations. A
pilot stranded in the desert awakes one morning to see the most
extraordinary little fellow standing before him. “Please…’
asks the stranger, “draw me a sheep…’ And the pilot realises
that when life’s events are too difficult to understand, there is
no choice but to succumb to their mysteries. He pulls out a pencil
and paper … and thus begins this wise and enchanting fable that,
in teaching the secret of what is really important in life, has
changed the world forever for its readers. This stunning new
edition of the classic children's book The Little Prince, includes
the classic English translation by Katherine Woods and original
colour illustrations which will capture the hearts of readers of
all ages. Featuring bonus non-fiction content, exploring the
history of The Little Prince, the real-life plane crash that
inspired the story, the life of the author and more! Antoine de
Saint-Exupéry (1900-1944) was born in Lyons, France. He wrote The
Little Prince in the United States during a two-year self-imposed
exile from occupied France. A year after the book’s publication
in 1943, Saint-Exupéry disappeared over the Mediterranean while
flying a reconnaissance mission for his French air squadron. Best
known throughout the world as the author and illustrator of The
Little Prince, Saint-Exupéry wrote several other books that have
also become classics of world literature. Katherine Woods
(1886-1968) produced the original English translation of The Little
Prince in 1943. It was later followed by several other English
translations, but her classic translation is treasured by fans and
is often considered to be the definitive English translation. Her
poetic translation perfectly captures the enchantment and charm of
Saint-Exupéry’s storytelling.
A graphic novel, story-based approach to learning all about our
solar system through the fun adventures of the Space Station
Academy students and their teacher, Dr Bott. Join the Space Station
Academy students on their expedition to The Sun where they'll learn
what the giant star is made of, uncover its layers, and discover
how essential the Sun is for helping plants grow and flourish on
planet Earth. The Space Station Academy series presents each planet
and celestial object in our solar system through fun adventure
stories. Gain key science learning about each planet and our solar
system alongside bright illustrations, a humorous narrative and
interactive activities at the back of the book. This is guaranteed
to keep young minds entertained and engaged while they explore
outer space. Aimed at readers aged 7+ and book banded for children
reading at level 11: Lime band.
So, you want to make contact with aliens? How hard can it be? Meet
Matilda as she launches her mission to discover how likely it is
that life exists on other planets. With the help of her friends and
family she learns all she can. What was the Big Bang? How does the
universe expand? How are stars and planets are formed? Along the
way she will discover the electromagnetic spectrum, the speed of
light, and so much more in an easy-to-understand look at physics,
history, language, and of course the all important snacks.
Illustrated by Heidi Cannon.
Get ready for a hilarious out-of-this-world adventure for readers
aged 8+ - this is the perfect new series for fans of Tom Gates,
Andy Griffiths and Star Wars! Illustrated throughout by the
brilliantly funny Katie Abey. *PRE-ORDER NOW!* It's the year 2525,
and things aren't looking great for Planet Earth. An endless night
is coming - a super-advanced alien spaceship has stopped the world
from turning, threatening the existence of every creature on the
planet - and it turns out that ten-year-old Eliza Lemon is the only
one who can save them! Will she be able to handle alien overlords,
a doughnut-shaped spaceship, monkeys and vampire finches? And, most
importantly of all, will she be able to rescue her baby brother,
save the world and survive THE FUTURE? For more out-of-this-world
fun don't forget to read about Eliza and Johnnie's first two
adventures in How to Survive Without Grown-Ups and How to Survive
Time Travel. Out now!
This book will sort myth from fact to bring you the real science
behind the search for alien lifeforms. Space expert Joalda Morancy
will take readers on a tour of the Solar System (and beyond) on
board new NASA missions searching for the most likely alien hiding
places - from icy moons of Jupiter to the clouds of Venus. Along
the way kids will find out about: * The robots sent to Mars to look
for Martians * What really goes on at Area 51 * Ways to spot an
advanced alien civilisation (hint - look for dim stars) Readers
will explore a comet, race futuristic spaceships, and discuss what
we would say to aliens when we finally meet them (after "hello!").
They may seem as fanciful as wizards and monsters, but this book
will show that scientists not only believe that aliens exist - but
that it's only a matter of time before we find them.
Aria lives on a well-ordered planet whose people have
eradicated illness and even death. Earth is their
‘shadow planet’ which they populated with humans
centuries ago so they could study them and learn from their
experiences. Now the experiment is coming to an end and Aria
must go to Earth with her scientist father to set off a
train of events which will destroy its people. Brought up to
believe that humans are inferior, Aria is shocked
to discover that she is herself half human, and amazed to
find that Earth-dwellers live life to the full
and feel love for each other, even though they are mortal.Â
But once she understands this, how can she save them, and
herself, from destruction?
A graphic novel, story-based approach to learning all about our
solar system through the fun adventures of the Space Station
Academy students and their teacher, Dr Bott. Join the Space Station
Academy students on their expedition to the Moon where they'll
learn that volcanoes once existed on its surface, and how the moon
keeps Earth stable. They'll explore the Moon's mountain ranges and
even bump into a lunar buggy. The Space Station Academy series
presents each planet and celestial object in our solar system
through fun adventure stories. Gain key science learning about each
planet and our solar system alongside bright illustrations, a
humorous narrative and interactive activities at the back of the
book. This is guaranteed to keep young minds entertained and
engaged while they explore outer space. Aimed at readers aged 7+
and book banded for children reading at level 11: Lime band.
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Book and Jigsaw Space Maze
Sam Smith; Illustrated by Fermin Solis
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R240
R192
Discovery Miles 1 920
Save R48 (20%)
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Ships in 5 - 10 working days
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This delightful pack contains a beautifully illustrated jigsaw of a
vibrant space scene that features a maze to solve once it's
assembled. It also includes a 32-page book with a selection of more
space-themed mazes for children to have fun finding their way
through.
If I were an astronaut, I would zoom into outer space! I would help
fix the International Space Station. Dream big, and see what fun it
is to be an astronaut.
Go on a journey of discovery in My First Book of Everything. From
the solar system to the tiny mantis shrimp, everything in our
universe is amazing! This beautiful non-fiction gift book
introduces over 100 big concepts, words or ideas from the world
(and universe!) around us and gives a bitesize explanation for each
one that will spark preschoolers' imagination and inspire wonder
and curiosity. Featuring content on the universe, the Earth, the
human body, inventions, history and time and much more, My First
Book of Everything is perfect for preschoolers who have graduated
from First Words books and are getting curious about the world
around them. My First Book of Everything is presented in a simple,
stylish grid and with bright, colourful illustrations by
bestselling author-illustrator Ben Newman (Professor Astro Cat,
Snip Snap). It features a handy section at the back with reading
tips for parents and carers, and is packed with words and concepts
that will help enhance vocabulary and word recognition, plus
spotting and search-and-find fun, and all sorts of things to
inspire and ignite conversation between you and your child.
From Imagination to Reality Produced in association with BIS
(British Interplanetary Society). Based on the original NASA Press
Kit (Apollo 11 Lunar Landing Mission) this is full of exclusive
never before seen content from the BIS archives. Including an
introduction written by Helen Sharman, the first woman to visit the
Mir Space Station! Capturing the excitement of the 1969 Apollo 11
moon landing, how it happened, why it happened, what the team
discovered and what followed on Earth. An accessible book for
children that will inspire and encourage a love of learning about
science and space.
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