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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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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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R466
R376
Discovery Miles 3 760
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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.
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.
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24 Hours in the Jungle
Lan Cook; Illustrated by Anastasia Thomas
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R336
R278
Discovery Miles 2 780
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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.
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.
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Pencil and Paper Activity Book
James Maclaine, Lan Cook, Tom Mumbray; Illustrated by Various
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R220
R192
Discovery Miles 1 920
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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.
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100 Things to Know About the Unknown
Jerome Martin, Alice James, Lan Cook, Tom Mumbray, Alex Frith; Illustrated by …
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R451
R388
Discovery Miles 3 880
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A set of fifty wipe-clean cards that is the ideal treat for any
plane journey. Filled with hours and hours of fun, the cards are
packed with great games, brain-bending puzzles and cool activities
to make a long journey fly by. The wipe-clean, reusable cards will
allow families to enjoy the fun again and again.
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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