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Endangered Animals Atlas is a richly informative book for
animal lovers everywhere, with an important and timely focus
on the endangered animals around the world that need our
protection. In this follow-on to Football Atlas, Space
Atlas, Ocean Atlas and Dinosaur Atlas, you will be
taken on a journey around the planet and through the
distinctive habitats and landscapes it supports. Try and spot the
world's smallest chameleon in Madagascar. Marvel at the rarely-seen
snow leopard that prowls the Himalayas. Meet the amazing
yellow-footed rock-wallaby of the Australian outback. On this
Amazing Adventure you will discover the reasons why the
rich biodiversity of our planet is so at risk, and why so
many of its creatures are endangered. Entries on endangered animals
in a whole host of environments will inspire love and admiration
for the natural world and all its amazing creatures.
An important yet gentle introduction to the impact of climate
change and human activity on the environment, Endangered Animals
Atlas explores how everyone can help save our planet
and enjoy its beauty. What does 'endangered' mean? Why are animals
endangered, and how can we help them? What incredible animals are
found on the Galapagos Islands? This expansive guide to endangered
animals answers all these questions and more as you journey
around the world and marvel at the biodiversity of the
planet, and how much it needs to be protected.
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Endangered Animals Atlas
Tom Jackson; Illustrated by Sam Caldwell
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R449
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Discovery Miles 3 710
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Endangered Animals Atlas is a richly informative book for animal
lovers everywhere, with an important and timely focus on the
endangered animals around the world that need our protection. In
this follow-on to Football Atlas, Space Atlas, Ocean Atlas, and
Dinosaur Atlas, you will be taken on a journey around the planet
and through the distinctive habitats and landscapes it supports.
Try and spot the world's smallest chameleon in Madagascar. Marvel
at the rarely-seen snow leopard that prowls the Himalayas. Meet the
amazing yellow-footed rock-wallaby of the Australian outback. On
this Amazing Adventure you will discover the reasons why the rich
biodiversity of our planet is so at risk, and why so many of its
creatures are endangered. Entries on endangered animals in a whole
host of environments will inspire love and admiration for the
natural world and all its amazing creatures. An important yet
gentle introduction to the impact of climate change and human
activity on the environment, Endangered Animals Atlas explores how
everyone can help save our planet and enjoy its beauty. What does
'endangered' mean? Why are animals endangered, and how can we help
them? What incredible animals are found on the Galapagos Islands?
This expansive guide to endangered animals answers all these
questions and more as you journey around the world and marvel at
the biodiversity of the planet, and how much it needs to be
protected.
Some people just can't resist showing off... and this book
introduces readers to some of the biggest braggers and loudest
show-offs throughout history. This book takes young readers on a
tour of some of history's greatest show-offs, from wealthy kings
and queens who loved to splash the cash to masterful musicians who
weren't shy about their talents or brilliant artists who could not
stop telling others how great they were. Some of the showoffs in
this book include: Queen Elizabeth I of England, who owned over
2,000 pairs of gloves, Alexander the Great, who named more than 70
cities in his vast empire after himself,... and one after his
horse! The Montgolfier brothers, who showed off their flashy new
invention, the hot air balloon, in front of huge crowds and even
the King and Queen! Andy Seed's hilarious text brings these crazy
but true stories to life, as he tells readers tales about massive
palaces, fast cars, monster banquets, immense armies, frilly
outfits, dazzling bling, musical masterpieces, epic artworks,
outrageous inventions and much, much more! Featuring long-dead
leaders, artists, musicians and more, from all around the world,
the snappy facts are paired with humorous character illustrations
from the brilliant Sam Caldwell for maximum hilarity.
All aboard the ship that Jack built for a rollicking picture book
adventure. Jack’s ship has set sail with a precious cargo of gold
in the hold, but a whole host of thieves are out to snatch it from
under his nose. From the squid that opens the lid and the seal that
tries to steal, to the cat and the rat and the whale with its
splashy tail, Jack really has his hands full. With a joyful,
rhyming text full of super-catchy repeated lines, this cumulative
tale builds and builds to an epic crescendo. Told by Peter Millett
and brought to life by Sam Caldwell, this picture book voyage is
one readers will want to take again and again.
A charmingly illustrated book that takes readers on a field trip to
Antarctica and beyond to discover the secret life of penguins. In
this entertaining and highly informative book, polar-explorer Huw
Lewis Jones and nature illustrator Sam Caldwell take readers on an
intrepid field trip to Antarctica and beyond to discover the secret
life of penguins. Journeying throughout the Southern Hemisphere to
incredible locations including Argentina, Australia, Chile, the
Galápagos Islands, Namibia, New Zealand, Peru and South Africa, Do
Penguins Like the Cold? introduces readers to the 18 species of
penguin and the conservation work underway to protect them and
their habitats.
Field guide Huw Lewis Jones takes readers out into the wild to
discover all there is to know and love about the eight different
species of bears. Do you know your panda from your polar bear? Or
can you spot the difference between a sun bear and a sloth bear?
Follow your expert field guide as we travel deep into the woods to
learn all the 'bear' necessities. Bears are familiar to us all, but
what you might not realise is that behind their big, grizzly image
are wild animals who really need our help. So put on your walking
boots, grab your binoculars and come along on a journey to see the
eight incredible bear species in the wild. Not only will you
discover why bears poop so much, you'll also find out how to avoid
getting eaten by one, and what we can do to protect them.
Set to an upbeat seaside rhythm by Lily Murray and brought to life
by Sam Caldwell’s vibrant artwork, Sheldon's New Shell is a fun,
rhyming picture book that combines a gentle story with real-life
ecological issues that affect animals around the world. Sheldon the
hermit crab needs a new home, so it’s time for him to scour the
beach and look for the perfect shell. However, the only thing he
can find is rubbish! There are plastic bottles and tin cans
littered everywhere. It’s a good job he has his fellow beach-side
animal friends to help, as well as one little girl who is
determined to clean up his environment for good. Plastic bottles
and other rubbish are huge threats to marine life. Sheldon's New
Shell is published in partnership with the successful environmental
charity, Surfers Against Sewage, which is dedicated to the
protection of our oceans.
Who is the giant squid's mortal enemy? Can you see ghosts in the
deep sea? What in the world is a headless chicken monster? Tim
Flannery has the answers. In this informed and accessible book, he
takes readers on a journey into the darkest depths of this
unchartered realm to learn about the incredible creatures living
there. Divided into sections that focus on the various depths of
the ocean, readers can navigate their way through the sea while
being guided by anecdotes from Tim's own personal experiences. From
hairy sea devils and goblin sharks to entire ecosystems within
whale carcasses, he uncovers fascinating and bizarre facts about
this enchanting place and the slippery, scaly, and strange
creatures that live there. Packed with vibrant illustrations and
snappy engaging text, Deep Dive into Deep Sea will enthrall,
enlighten, and capture the imaginations and passions of young
oceanographers.
Can jellyfish become zombies? Are narwhals unicorns? Can a turtle
live in a tree? Tim Flannery has the answers. In this informed and
accessible book, he introduces some of the most spectacular and
unusual creatures in Earth's waters with in-depth and often bizarre
facts. Flannery ties together concepts of climate change,
evolution, conservation, and taxonomy throughout each animal's
profile, firmly connecting it to its environment while sparking
wonder at its role in the natural world. Packed with vibrant
illustrations and guided by real-life anecdotes from one of our
greatest science communicators, Weird, Wild, Amazing! Water teaches
readers to cherish and delight in our planet's ecosystems with Tim
Flannery's signature mix of humor and wisdom.
At the bottom of Miss Heatherbell's garden lives the last Wodge in
the world . . . Nancy and Dom's photographer father is in the
Antarctic, and Nancy and Dom are not. They're staying with the
eccentric Miss Heatherbell and her hordes of free-range guinea
pigs. But Miss Heatherbell's house is large and mysterious, full of
surprising rooms, odd objects, and a creature called Wodge. With
Miss Heatherbell and Mrs Pikelet soon leaving for Sydney, Nancy and
Dom must deal with a very annoying Mrs Biddlethorpe, a very hungry
Wodge, a very bad-tempered fairy, and a very uninvited bulldozer -
all the while rehearsing for the school concert. What could go
wrong? Packed with daring escapades and oodles of laughs. With
hints of classic adventure stories like Narnia and The Magic
Faraway Tree, Wodge and Friends: Take the Stage is also bursting
with outlandish and distinctly modern humor - perfect for 7+ fans
of laugh-out-loud adventures such as How to Train Your Dragon.
Can spiders fly? Are dire wolves real? Do chameleons practice
magic? Tim Flannery has the answers. In this informed and
accessible book, he introduces some of the most spectacular and
unusual creatures in Earth's forests with in-depth and often
bizarre facts. Flannery ties together concepts of climate change,
evolution, conservation, and taxonomy throughout each animal's
profile, firmly connecting the animal to its environment while
sparking wonder at its role in the natural world. Packed with
vibrant illustrations and guided by real-life anecdotes from one of
our greatest science communicators, Weird, Wild, Amazing! Forest
teaches readers to cherish and delight in our planet's ecosystems
with Tim Flannery's signature mix of humor and wisdom.
Shortlisted for the Russell Prize for Humour Writing for Young
People Shortlisted for Speech Pathology Book of the Year "Kids will
love trying to guess what the shadows really are and will be
delighted when the authors out-silly them every time." Readings
Sneaky Shadows uniquely showcases the limitless possibilities of
shadow casting in a book of imaginative, absurd misdirection. Its
humor, pace and timing will have young audiences on their toes with
anticipation, as the bizarre scenarios of author SC Manchild
unfold. This is cheeky, laugh-out-loud fun that inspires repeated
readings from children (and parents!) of all ages.
Can owls swim? Do woodpeckers eat wood? Are vampire bats real? Tim
Flannery has the answers. In this informed and accessible book, he
introduces some of the most spectacular and unusual creatures
soaring through Earth's skies with in-depth and often-bizarre
facts. Flannery ties together concepts of climate change,
evolution, conservation, and taxonomy throughout each animal's
profile, firmly connecting it to its environment while sparking
wonder at its role in the natural world. Packed with vibrant
illustrations and guided by real-life anecdotes from one of our
greatest science communicators, Weird, Wild, Amazing! Sky teaches
readers to cherish and delight in our planet's ecosystems with
Flannery's signature mix of humor and wisdom.
This is a new release of the original 1958 edition.
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rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for
everyone!
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rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for
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A bookish family shipwrecked on a treasure island faces off against
a fearsome pirate crew. The keen-reading Robinsons set out to sea,
their boat barely afloat with all their books, until a storm
strikes down their holiday plans. Shipwrecked on a mysterious
island, they gather up their soggy books and research how to
survive. On this quest for survival, they accidentally discover
buried TREASURE! But when the Bloodbucket pirates arrive, and they
find the Robinsons have taken their turf, it's time to walk the
plank. With only Silly Monkey Goes to the Toilet left to hand, can
the Robinsons read themselves free from a watery doom?
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