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Everest (Paperback)
Sangma Francis; Illustrated by Lisk Feng
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R339
R245
Discovery Miles 2 450
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Mount Everest is undoubtedly one of the most famous mountains on
Earth. Hundreds of people clamber to its summit every year,
following in Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's footsteps... but
there is so much more to this mountain than the people who climb
it. With sumptuous and stylish illustrations by Lisk Feng, this
dynamic book reveals the great mountain's ancient origins, the
flora and fauna that thrive upon its great flanks, and the rich
mythology of Sagarmatha, the Goddess of the Sky.
A vibrant guide to the Great Barrier Reef full of surprising
factoids and retro illustrations, perfect for children curious
about life under the sea. Now in paperback! "A very good book for
beefing up the coral reef section, or for niche projects on climate
change." —School Library Journal Did you know that giant clams
can weigh as much as two baby elephants? Or that the shockwave of a
pistol shrimp can heat up the surrounding waters to a temperature
nearly as hot as the surface of the sun? With nearly 400,000 square
kilometers of dazzling color, intricate ecosystems and unique
creatures large and small, The Great Barrier Reef is one of the
great natural wonders of our world. Vibrant, dynamic illustrations
illuminate this enchanting place, its animal inhabitants, and the
peoples who have embraced it as a centerpiece of their cultures.
Learn all about how the reef came to be, its place in the world,
and perhaps most importantly, what we can all do to help ensure
that The Great Barrier Reef will be around for countless future
generations to discover!
With nearly 400,000 square kilometres of dazzling colour, intricate
ecosystems and unique creatures large and small, The Great Barrier
Reef is one of the great natural wonders of our world. Vibrant,
dynamic illustrations illuminate this enchanting place, its animal
inhabitants, and the people who have embraced it as a centrepiece
of their cultures. Learn all about how the reef came to be, its
place in the world, and perhaps most importantly, what we can all
do to help ensure that The Great Barrier Reef will be around for
countless future generations to discover!
A poetic read-aloud celebration of our planet’s underwater
worlds, that opens up to create a freestanding globe The youngest
readers are invited to explore and experience our blue planet’s
amazing underwater ecosystems through rhyming verse and lush
illustrations: from freshwater ponds to the deepest depths of the
ocean, streams, and rivers, to coral reefs and polar waters.
Secondary text offers more detailed, curriculum-focused facts and
encourages readers to learn about different plants and animals
found in various watery habitats across the globe. This informative
homage to our blue planet is sure to inspire readers to go outside,
explore the water worlds around them, and to learn more about our
planet. This sturdy and gorgeous book, which, like others in the
same series (Our World and Our Seasons), opens out into a 3D
freestanding globe, is the perfect gift for young readers,
encouraging them to explore our globe's vital water ecosystems
through its artful and engaging pages. For ages 2-5Â
A read-aloud introduction to geography for young children that,
when opened and folded back, creates a freestanding globe Children
are invited to identify and experience the Earth's amazing
geography through rhyming verse and lush illustrations: from
rivers, lakes, and oceans deep, to valleys, hills, and mountains
steep. Secondary text offers more detailed, curriculum-focused
facts and encourages readers to consider their own living
environments, making the reading experience personal yet set within
a global backdrop. This informative homage to Earth is sure to
inspire readers to learn more about their planet - and to engage
with the world around them. Ages 2-5
A stunning companion to the bestselling Our World - this
extraordinary book is a beautiful and accessible introduction to
the world's seasons that, after reading, transforms into a 3D globe
The youngest readers are invited to identify and experience the
Earth's amazing seasons around the globe through rhyming verse and
lush illustrations: frosty winter, blossoming spring, bountiful
summer, colourful autumn. Secondary text offers detailed
curriculum-focused facts that encourage children to consider their
own environments, making the experience personal yet set within a
global backdrop. This informative homage to Earth's seasons is sure
to inspire children to learn more about their planet - and to
engage with the world around them. Ages 2-5
A Hug Is for Holding Me is a sweet, cozy book about love and
affection and invites children to engage with the natural world in
a fresh, new way. Some hugs are tight and some hugs are snug . . .
but guess who gives the BEST hugs?
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