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A funny, body-positive look at puberty for girls Girls today are
learning about and going through puberty at a younger age than ever
before. Don't Panic, It's Puberty! offers a positive, reassuring
look at the main changes that they will go through during puberty
both physically and emotionally - from hair sprouting in unexpected
places to spots, growth spurts, tiredness and mood swings. The
funny, cartoon-style illustrations keep the tone light but are
anatomically accurate and show a range of real body types,
encouraging inclusivity and self-acceptance. Perfect reading for
children aged 8+. The text and illustrations have been reviewed by
a qualified medical doctor. Contents: Don't panic! All about your
body - on the outside All about your body - on the inside Hello
hormones! I'm growing I'm growing BOOBS! Periods - WHY? Periods -
sorted! The skin you're in What's that hair doing there? Eating and
exercise Zzzzzzzzzz..... Puberty for your brain In a mood! Feeling
OK - or not OK? Strange new feelings Friends and fitting in Say no
to sexism! When does it end? Puberty timeline Frequently asked
questions Glossary/further reading Index
The perfect guides to being inspired by science and motivated to
master it through the exploration of its use in different fields of
study What is entomology? What do entomologists do? What's so
interesting about insects? These are just a few questions that are
answered in Science-Ology! Entomology. Find out about the
pioneering work of scientist through the ages, explore the tools
and skills needed to be an entomologist and discover how some
insects are vital to the running of the planet. Each book int he
Science-Ology! series looks at a high-interest branches of science
and examines how the science and research is carried out, what
tools are used, what skills are required and what discoveries have
been made. Case studies from around the world introduce readers to
the real-world relevance of studying each area of science. Filled
with fun artwork and photos, this series aimed at readers 9 and up
is sure to inspire careers in science. Written by award-winning
author Anna Claybourne and reviewed by experts in each field.
The perfect guides to being inspired by science and motivated to
master it through the exploration of its use in different fields of
study. What is zoology? What do zoologists do? How smart are
animals? These are just a few questions that are answered in
Science-Ology! Zoology. Find out about the pioneering work of
scientist through the ages, explore the tools and skills needed to
be a zoologist and discover what can be done to protect endangered
species. The Science-Ology series explores high interest branches
of science and how scientists study them. Through case studies from
around the world, the books investigate the real-world relevance of
researching these different areas of science. Readers will discover
the tools, methods and uses for each featured field as well as what
skills and traits are needed to succeed in them. Filled with fun
artwork and photos, this series aimed at readers 9 and up is sure
to inspire careers in science. Written by award-winning author Anna
Claybourne and reviewed by experts in each field.
The perfect guides to being inspired by science and motivated to
master it through the exploration of its use in different fields of
study What is palaeontology? What do palaeontologists do? What
clues do fossils reveal? These are just a few questions that are
answered in Science-Ology! Palaeontology. Find out about the
pioneering work of scientist through the ages, explore the tools
and skills needed to be a palaeontologist and discover how
palaeontologists help museums and movies accurate. Each book int he
Science-Ology! series looks at a high-interest branches of science
and examines how the science and research is carried out, what
tools are used, what skills are required and what discoveries have
been made. Case studies from around the world introduce readers to
the real-world relevance of studying each area of science. Filled
with fun artwork and photos, this series aimed at readers 9 and up
is sure to inspire careers in science. Written by award-winning
author Anna Claybourne and reviewed by experts in each field.
"Explore the incredible ways evolution works, from the beginnings
of life 3.5 billion years ago to the walking, talking super-apes
better known as human beings. Amazing Evolution is filled with
fascinating facts!" - The Week Junior Evolution can be a difficult
idea to wrap our brains around: it deals with random, unlikely
events, combined with vast lengths of time too enormous to
comprehend. But the evidence is all around us - in the fossils of
long-dead creatures, and in our genes and the relationships between
all living beings. Amazing Evolution shines a light on this
incredible process, from the beginnings of life around 3.8 billion
years ago, to the millions of different species alive today,
including the moon-walking, talking apes with super-powerful brains
- human beings! Filled with clear explanations, beautiful
illustrations and fascinating facts about the planet's strangest
and most spectacular creatures, Amazing Evolution will keep
children (and adults, too!) enthralled for hours. Delve into the
pages and learn what makes a fish a fish, why giraffes have such
long necks and how all living things, from cabbages to tigers, are
related! Amazing Evolution is the perfect first book about
evolution for young readers.
Vanaf die vroegste tye verken mense al die aardbol op soek na nuwe
plekke om te bewoon, verleidelike skatte, asemrowende vergesigte of
die roemryke voorreg om die eerste mens op ’n hoe bergpiek te wees.
Hierdie boek vertel die verhale van onverskrokke
ontdekkingsreisigers wat dit tot by die ysige pole gewaag het,
bloedig warm woestyne oorgesteek het, riviere vol krokodille
trotseer of vir die eerste keer reg rondom die aarde geseil het.
Sustainable Planet gives young readers a clear, insightful
introduction to Earth's sustainability crisis Sustainability is
defined as 'development that meets the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own
needs'. In the simplest terms, sustainability is about children and
the world we will leave them. Earth is uniquely able to sustain
life. Yet we are stripping it of its natural resources, polluting
its land and waters and heating its atmosphere, with terrifying
consequences. A more sustainable world is urgently needed - now.
Sustainable Planet takes a non-alarmist, but truthful, look at the
issue of sustainability and suggests ways we can all live in a more
planet-friendly way, from global changes such as investing in
renewable energy sources and carbon offsetting, to individual
actions such as eating less meat and fish and avoiding plastic
packaging that will empower young readers. Following on from the
successful Plastic Planet, Hot Planet and Recycled Planet,
Sustainable Planet is written by the award-winning science author
Anna Claybourne.
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Dogs Do Science: Living Things
Anna Claybourne; Illustrated by Luke Séguin-Magee
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R240
R192
Discovery Miles 1 920
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Ships in 5 - 10 working days
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Ever wondered how your intestines work? Or why some plants thrive
in the sun? Meet Professor Pooch and his dopey Doberman assistant,
who will teach you all about living things in this humorous, comic
book science series. Featuring Dr. Whoodle and his time machine, a
pug with a nasty bug, the intrepid Dogs in Space and Poodle's pop
quiz where you can find out if you are top dog or kitty litter...
Aimed at children aged 7+, Dogs Do Science is a lively and engaging
series exploring core science topics including: forces, sound,
light, energy, materials and living things.
Ever wondered why seawater is so salty? Or how velcro was invented?
Meet Professor Pooch and his dopey Doberman assistant, who will
teach you all about materials in this humorous, comic book science
series. Featuring Dr. Whoodle and his time machine, a jumping Jack
Russell, the intrepid Dogs in Space and Poodle's pop quiz where you
can find out if you are top dog or kitty litter... Aimed at
children aged 7+, Dogs Do Science is a lively and engaging series
exploring core science topics including: forces, sound, light,
energy, materials and living things.
Unequal Planet offers young readers a clear, insightful look at
Earth's ongoing inequality crisis If everyone on Earth was equal,
we would have the same standards of living, opportunities, wealth,
health and other factors that make our lives different. But this
isn't the case, the world is not an equal place and many experience
great inequality in their lives. Unequal Planet looks at the
reasons behind global inequality - from where people are born to
their individual income to the impacts of climate change, and
suggests some positive, practical solutions to this complex and
challenging issue. It also explores what we can all do - at a
global and an individual level - to help make the world a more
equal and better place. Aimed at readers aged 9 and up. Contents:
1: IT'S NOT FAIR! 2: WHAT IS MONEY? 3: WEALTH AND INCOME 4: RICH
AND POOR COUNTRIES 5: NATURAL RESOURCES 6: LAND GRAB! 7: CASE
STUDY: HAITI 8: DEALING WITH DEBT 9: INVENTIONS AND TECHNOLOGY 10:
CASE STUDY: NORWAY 11: INEQUALITY IN SOCIETY 12: MORE INEQUALITIES
13: CLIMATE CHANGE CRISIS 14: CASE STUDY: TORRES STRAIT ISLANDERS
15: CAN WE FIX IT? 16: INTERNATIONAL AID 17: EDUCATION AND
KNOWLEDGE 18: CASE STUDY: EQUALITY FOR WOMEN 19: BIG IDEAS 20: WHAT
CAN YOU DO? 21: A FAIRER FUTURE? 22: GLOSSARY 23: FURTHER READING
24: INDEX Titles in this series: Plastic Planet Hot Planet Recycled
Planet Sustainable Planet Extinction Planet Peaceful Planet
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Peaceful Planet?
Anna Claybourne
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R279
Discovery Miles 2 790
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Peaceful Planet offers young readers a clear, insightful look at
conflict - and peace - in our world What is peace? When people are
living in peace, it means they can get along, solve problems
together and help each other. The opposite of peace is war: when
countries or other groups of people fight each other. When society
is peaceful, you're free to get on with your life: to work, learn,
travel, have fun and make things better for others, in safety. By
contrast, wars are incredibly harmful, leading to death and injury,
destruction of homes and infrastructure, poverty and widespread
suffering. So why do we have wars - and how can we make our world
more peaceful? Peaceful Planet? explains many reasons behind global
conflict - from fights over land and resources to disagreement over
beliefs. It explores the different ways in which conflict can take
place, from huge global conflicts such as the Second World War, to
civil wars, revolutions and power grabs. It also looks at how peace
can be achieved, even in the most bitter and challenging conflicts,
and explores what we can all do - at a global and an individual
level - to help make the world a more peaceful place. Aimed at
readers aged 9 and up. Contents: War and peace Living in peace
Dealing with disagreements CASE STUDY: Iceland What do we fight
over? Types of war Build-up to war CASE STUDY: The Second World War
Weapons and war Working for peace Ending a war CASE STUDY: The Good
Friday Agreement After the war United world What leads to peace?
CASE STUDY: Building peace in Rwanda Peace leaders Big ideas What
can you do? Peaceful planet Glossary Further information Index
Titles in this series: Plastic Planet Hot Planet Recycled Planet
Sustainable Planet Extinction Planet Peaceful Planet
From toilets, bread and blue jeans to aeroplanes, microwaves and
computers, this title explains how, when and why the ingenious
inventions that surround us were created. The development of one
invention is detailed over each double page, revealing the
real-life stories behind each creation, as well as how they have
been influenced by other discoveries over the ages. Humorous
illustrations by Adam Larkum show how the inventions work.
The perfect guides to being inspired by science and motivated to
master it through the exploration of its use in different fields of
study. What is geology? What do geologists do? What can rocks and
mineral tell us about Earth's history? These are just a few
questions that are answered in Science-Ology! Geology. Find out
about the pioneering work of scientist through the ages, explore
the tools and skills needed to be a geologists and discover how the
work of geologists impacts our everyday life. The Science-Ology
series explores high interest branches of science and how
scientists study them. Through case studies from around the world,
the books investigate the real-world relevance of researching these
different areas of science. Readers will discover the tools,
methods and uses for each featured field as well as what skills and
traits are needed to succeed in them. Filled with fun artwork and
photos, this series aimed at readers 9 and up is sure to inspire
careers in science. Written by award-winning author Anna Claybourne
and reviewed by experts in each field.
From gangly giraffes to terrifying tarantulas, meet all the biggest
beasts the animal kingdom has to offer. Did you know a crab can
grow to the size of a car? Or that an angry elephant can charge at
a mighty speed of 40 km per hour? Packed with amazing facts and
covering everything from mammoth mammals and big birds to creepy
crawly giants, this essential guide brings the wonderful world of
the animal kingdom to life. Features include essential stats and
animal scales on every spread.
Tiny Science - giving MINI-scientists MAXIMUM understanding of the
MICROscopic - get to grips with astonishing nanotechnology! A fun
and visual series exploring the science of things we cannot see
with the naked eye, zooming right in on the itty-bitty creatures,
objects and machines that have an enormous impact on us and the
world around us. Perfect for children keen to get up-close to the
building blocks of our world. Tiny Science: Nanotechnology places
nanotech UNDER THE MICROSCOPE to find answers to TECH-riffic
questions, such as ... - How has the cicada insect inspired
nanotechnology? - How can a window clean itself? - What could
possibly go wrong?! Fun cartoon-style illustrations interact with
real-life pictures of many amazing microscopic features, making
this series ideal for engaging readers aged 8 and up. It's time to
explore the infinitesimal! Other Tiny Science books in the series:
Germs Cells Genes and DNA Microscopic Creatures Atoms and Molecules
Christmas customs, festive food, present-giving, songs and
traditional stories from around the world with easy-reading text
for children who have just started reading alone. Part of the
Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the
University of Roehampton.
Do you like making things? Are you keen to get creative? If so,
this book is packed with inspiring ideas and full instructions for
over 20 exciting craft projects, including: - a lightbox to display
a cool message - a funky bag made from an old pair of jeans - fun
badges or keyrings made with crisp packets you shrink in the oven!
- an edible chocolate picture - yum! Many of the projects can be
made with recycled materials, and would make ideal gifts for a
friend or family member. It's time to get crafty! Get Crafty! is
part of the Reading Planet range of books for Stars (Lime) to
Supernova (Red+) band. Children aged 7-11 will be inspired to love
reading through the gripping stories and fascinating information
books created by top authors. Reading Planet books have been
carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and
confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to
support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Reading
age: 9-10 years
The Mermaid Atlas will be your ultimate companion in discovering
all your merfolk facts! All over the world, wherever there's water,
there are stories, legends and eyewitness accounts of mermaids.
These magical, mesmerizing people of the deep have been well known
for thousands of years, and almost every country and culture has a
tale to tell about them. People have written, sung and passed on
rumours about mermaids since ancient times, and often reported
their own mermaid encounters, too. Do you know the facts and
stories surrounding the magical and, often elusive, world of
mermaids? This gorgeously illustrated new book includes everything
you wanted to know about these mysterious and captivating
creatures. Discover their secrets in this beautiful compendium,
written by children's author Anna Claybourne and illustrated
throughout by award-winning Spanish illustrator Miren Asiain Lora.
The colourful spreads will take you on an-around-the-world journey,
starting in Europe and the warm Mediterranean to the icy Baltic, as
well as through countless isles, lakes and waterfalls, continuing
to Africa with its immense lakes, cave pools and swampy deltas.
Asia is the next stop with its thousands of islands, beaches,
rivers and lakes while Oceania, surrounded by the Pacific Ocean
with its scattered islands, seems to be the perfect environment for
these mysterious creatures. The journey ends with North and South
America, where there are sightings of water spirits and fish-tailed
ocean goddesses throughout the whole continent, home to the
freezing Arctic, the tropical Caribbean as well as the world's
largest jungle. The Mermaid Atlas will introduce you to the merfolk
of the world, whether it's the beautiful Selkies of the Scottish
seas, the wily Iara of Brazil who love to outwit travellers or the
fearful Ningyo of Japan who can give you eternal life.
A beautifully illustrated guide to the fairy folk of the world,
with magical stories, maps revealing their locations and amazing
tales of close encounters. Do you think of fairies as small, winged
creatures? Well, they can be, but did you know that they can also
be tinier than ants or as large as humans? Many do fly, but others,
such as the goblin and the gnome, walk on the ground as we do.
Magical, mysterious and sometimes mischievous, fairy folk can be
found all around the globe. Beautifully illustrated maps pinpoint
the locations of fairies on every continent, whilst special feature
spreads take a closer look at fairy lore, fairy magic and rare
sightings. From Cornish pixies and Spanish goblins to the forest
gnomes of the Congo and the elf-like Veli of Fiji, welcome to the
wonderful world of the fairy folk!
A quirky, colourful guide to the horrible, shocking and disgusting
aspects of the science of forces and a fantastic way to inspire
children in science learning. Learn about all the disgusting and
dreadful aspects of gravity. From blackouts caused by g-forces to
toilet-troubles in space, this book is full of yucky, painful and
fascinating facts. It is part of the Disgusting and Dreadful
Science series, which features a look at the weird, revolting and
shocking aspects of science for children at KS2. It feature
child-friendly text and amazing photographs and diagrams. From
plants and life cycles to the human body and animal adaptations,
the books offer Wow! fascinating facts, fun examples and true-life
stories to provide ways in to understanding solid scientific
principles.
Tiny Science - giving MINI-scientists MAXIMUM understanding of the
MICROscopic - get to grips with millions of microscopic creatures!
A fun and visual series exploring the science of things we cannot
see with the naked eye, zooming right in on the itty-bitty
creatures, objects and machines that have an enormous impact on us
and the world around us. Perfect for children keen to get up-close
to the building blocks of our world. Tiny Science: Microscopic
Creatures places teeny life forms UNDER THE MICROSCOPE to find
answers to unBEASTable questions, such as ... - What is the
absolute tiniest insect? - Is soil alive? - What exactly is an
eyelash mite? Fun cartoon-style illustrations interact with
real-life pictures of many amazing microscopic features, making
this series ideal for engaging readers aged 8 and up. It's time to
explore the infinitesimal! Other Tiny Science books in the series:
Germs Cells Genes and DNA Atoms and Molecules Nanotechnology
Ever wondered where electricity comes from? Or how a piano works?
Meet Professor Pooch and his dopey Doberman assistant, who will
teach you all about energy in this humorous, comic book science
series. Featuring Dr. Whoodle and his time machine, some greedy
labradoodles, the intrepid Dogs in Space and Poodle's pop quiz
where you can find out if you are top dog or kitty litter... Aimed
at children aged 7+, Dogs Do Science is a lively and engaging
series exploring core science topics including: forces, sound,
light, energy, materials and living things.
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