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Get ready for heart-pounding chases beneath the full moon, mysterious figures lurking in the woods and fun picture puzzles to solve in this spooky adventure where every choice you make leads to new twists and turns.
Everything seems normal when you arrive at your Grandma's house deep in the woods... until night falls. The shadows start creeping closer, and eerie howls echo through the trees. Who - or what - is lurking in the woods? And why does Grandma's dog keep barking?
With exciting picture puzzles to solve and a story packed with spine-chilling scares, this interactive adventure will keep you turning pages...if you dare!
Lan Cook (Author)
Lan joined Usborne after working as a bookseller. She absolutely loves learning about anything and everything. She has lived in China, attempted to create the perfect aquarium biotope, studied Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic at Cambridge University, and can hit an archery target from 100 feet away. Lan has always loved collecting knowledge and as many weird facts as possible, so working for Usborne really is a dream job!
A comprehensive and accessible introduction to ecology. Beautifully
illustrated and filled with real-world examples, this book explores
the basics of ecology. After fully explaining how ecosystems work,
the book moves on to explore how these complicated systems go wrong
and what we can do to protect the planet in the future. An ideal
book to explain to curious minds what ecology is all about, and
what questions ecologists are trying to find answers to, from how
to save dying species, to fixing ecosystems through rewilding.
Keep children occupied and entertained in the car with this write-in activity book's impressive variety of puzzles and games. There are amazing mazes, things to spot, challenges of logic, engaging word puzzles, and inventive games for one or more players. This book will keep boredom at bay - no matter how long the journey - and make the question "Are we nearly there yet?" a thing of the past.
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100 Things to Know About the Oceans
Jerome Martin, Lan Cook, Alice James, Alex Frith, Minna Lacey; Illustrated by …
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R398
R366
Discovery Miles 3 660
Save R32 (8%)
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Ships in 18 - 22 working days
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Do fish wear pajamas? What's the sound of an iceberg melting? How
many sheep did it take to launch a Viking longship? Which is faster
- a tsunami or a bullet train? Find the answers to these and many
more questions in a book that explores the history, science,
environment and art of our planet's seas and oceans. Richly
illustrated and perfect for broadening children's knowledge of an
essential subject, away from the classroom.
In this stylish follow-up to 'Lift-the-Flap Biggest, Fastest,
Tallest', readers can find out what the strongest, deadliest,
fiercest, cleverest, hottest, coldest, smelliest and weirdest
things are. Ideal for children who want the information but are
daunted by the sheer size and word count of other 'Records' books.
There are facts about all kinds of animals, amazing achievements by
people around the world, the most impressive computers and robots,
and even the most powerful forces in the known universe.
Join a young cave-dweller for a day, as she goes hunting, makes her
own stone tools and creates amazing cave art. Learn all about the
dangers of life in the Stone Age, what makes a good shelter and
what edible plants can be gathered in the wild.
Scientists and historians have discovered a lot about our past, our
future and how the world works, but SO MUCH remains unknown. What
is dark matter? How fast could a T. rex run? How did Mary Queen of
Scots keep her dying wishes secret from her enemies? This exciting
book explores the edges of human knowledge and the vast world of
science just waiting to be uncovered.
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24 Hours in a Zoo (Hardcover)
Lan Cook; Illustrated by Anastasia Thomas
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R250
R233
Discovery Miles 2 330
Save R17 (7%)
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Ships in 9 - 17 working days
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Tai is mad about animals and dreams of becoming a zookeeper when he
grows up. Today is his chance to access all areas and explore what
goes on behind the scenes at a zoo for the day. In this story
you'll discover what it's like to handle a giant snake, how the zoo
prepares for the arrival of a new animal and what happens when an
animal goes missing. See some cutting-edge science in action, and
find out how zoos work to protect endangered species, and what they
do with all that dung. Written in collaboration with experts at
Chester Zoo.
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Tales of Brave and Brilliant Animals
Susanna Davidson, Mairi Mackinnon; Illustrated by Sara Ugolotti; Lan Cook
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R370
R292
Discovery Miles 2 920
Save R78 (21%)
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Ships in 9 - 17 working days
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A beautiful anthology for animal lovers of ten folk tales,
beautifully retold for a new generation of readers. Discover how
Anansi the spider brought stories to the world, how trickster
Coyote stole fire and follow a heroic wolf who helps a prince find
a firebird. Full of magic and wonder, these tales will take you
around the world, from desolate mountains and winter forests to
lush jungles, meeting brave and inspiring animals along the way.
Which tunes could save a life, and which should come with a health
warning? How do talking drums tell the history of Africa? What
happens in your brain when you listen to music? Find the answers to
these questions and more in 100 Things to Know about Music - an
exciting book exploring all corners of the diverse world of music.
Ideal for fact loving readers aged 8+. Each book in this
best-selling, award-winning series presents 100 bite-sized topics,
with bold, graphic illustrations and clear text. Perfect for
dipping in and out of, and for sharing with family and friends.
Discover all the titles in the 100 Things to Know series: 1. 100
Things to Know About Science 2. 100 Things to Know About Saving the
Planet 3. 100 Things to Know About Music 4. 100 Things to Know
About Numbers, Computers & Coding 5. 100 Things to Know About
Food 6. 100 Things to Know About the Human Body 7. 100 Things to
Know About Space 8. 100 Things to Know About the Oceans 9. 100
Things to Know About Planet Earth 10. 100 things to Know About
History
In this stylish book, readers can find out what the strongest,
deadliest, fiercest, cleverest, hottest, coldest, smelliest and
weirdest things are. Ideal for children who want the information
but are daunted by the sheer size and word count of other "Records"
books. There are facts about all kinds of animals, amazing
achievements by people around the world, the most impressive
computers and robots, and even the most powerful forces in the
known universe.
Do fish wear pyjamas? What's the sound of an iceberg melting? How
many sheep did it take to launch a Viking longship? Which is faster
- a tsunami or a bullet train? Find the answers to these and many
more questions in a book that explores the history, science,
environment and art of our planet's seas and oceans. Richly
illustrated and perfect for broadening children's knowledge of an
essential subject, away from the classroom.
Discover the mysterious selkies of the Scottish seas and the
haunting Philippine tale of the curse of Sirena. Meet the merman
from China whose tears turn to pearls and Hans Christian Anderson's
brave little mermaid, pursuing her dream. These nine stories,
beautifully illustrated and full of wonder, will whisk you from the
bottom of the Arabian sea to rivers, deep in the Trinidadian
rainforest.
Put your tactics to the test with a variety of classic 'pencil and
paper' games and new ones, too. Then, take a line for a walk, turn
pencil shavings into pictures and discover simple but effective
shading techniques. Join dots and fill in squares to reveal
surprising scenes, then complete posters and signs using your own
imagination and words. You'll also find shape puzzles, codes to
crack, patterns activities and a mini golf course you can play with
just a pencil.
The essential companion to every train journey. This write-in book
is easy to dip in and out of on short trips, again and again, or
distract and entertain you on long journeys for hours and hours.
It's bursting with mind-bending puzzles, fun activities and
exciting games you can play on your own or in a group.
Join a brother and sister in Borneo as they help their mother and
other scientists with their work in the jungle, and encounter
orangutans, a very stinky flower and a clouded leopard. Find out
what makes the jungle and the wildlife that lives there so special,
and learn about the work being done to protect it.
Put your tactics to the test with a variety of classic "pencil and
paper" games and new ones, too. Then, take a line for a walk, turn
pencil shavings into pictures and discover simple but effective
shading techniques. Join dots and fill in squares to reveal
surprising scenes, then complete posters and signs using your own
imagination and words. You'll also find shape puzzles, codes to
crack, patterns activities and a mini golf course you can play with
just a pencil.
From atoms and X-rays to the Big Bang and the Internet, brilliant
breakthroughs by successful scientists have changed the world. Dip
inside this intriguing book to read the stories of 100 scientists
and their amazing discoveries, including Marie Curie and Albert
Einstein. With Usborne Quicklinks to specially selected websites
where you can meet amazing scientists and try online activities.
Based on a true story, this work illustrates one woman's journey
down a pathway of deceit and self-condemnation after losing a
career she loved and then on to her discovery of God's love and
finding success through failure. (Practical Life)
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