Perfect for beach getaways, this book is packed with beautiful illustrations of seashore life, from sandcastles, crabs and shells to sea birds, pebbles and driftwood. Use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and watch vibrant colours magically appear. A mess-free way to keep children busy, perfect for travel. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.

This book explores the fascinating world of biology - the study of all life, from tiny bacteria to plants, animals and entire ecosystems. Discover how living things behave and interact, and the amazing ways they adapt to the world around them. Find out how life on Earth began, how it has changed, and what living things might look like in millennia to come. Take a closer look at cells - the building blocks of life itself - and the vital role they play.

Through a mix of diagrams, infographics, comic strips and clear, engaging text, this book shows readers what the study of biology is about, how much it covers, and why YOU might want to study it further yourself. It investigates some of the big issues that biologists are grappling with today, from preventing the spread of ever-evolving diseases to saving animals and plants from extinction.

Chapters in this book include:

A little time spent in nature - from a forest to a city park - can help you feel calmer and happier. This write-in book is full of things to do both indoors and outdoors, wherever you live, to give you a moment of peace and connection with the natural world. Try growing a seed, pressing flowers, keeping a diary as if you're an ancient tree, and all sorts of other activities.

How can you bend water with a ruler? What makes grass green? How do machines work? What happens if you add raisins to a fizzy drink? Why don't seals freeze in icy water? Can anything stop paper clips from sinking? This book will show you how to discover the answers to these questions and more - making you think like a scientist in a few simple steps.

What sounds do giraffes make? How do they bend down to the ground to drink? How tall is a baby giraffe? This book has all the answers and much more, along with photographs, step-by-step illustrations, simple text and links to websites with video clips and activities.

The puzzles and activities in this book will take you to the furthest corners of the Earth. You'll spot wildlife in the Amazon Rainforest and find a wonderful array of corals in the Great Barrier Reef to colour in. You'll discover the highest mountains on all the world's continents and identify volcanoes around the Pacific Ocean in the Ring of Fire. And when you come to reunite a herd of elephants on the African savanna, you'll learn why these amazing creatures are rather like gardeners.

Everyone knows that plastic has become a problem for our planet, but do you know why? And do you know how YOU can help be a part of the solution to the problem? This vividly illustrated book is packed with flaps that explain how plastic is made, what's bad (and sometimes good) about different types of plastic, and the many ways it can causes harm to our rivers, oceans and wildlife. And there are lots of ideas for cutting down on your own reliance on plastic, too. The book was created with expert input from Plastic Oceans UK, a leading campaign and education group all about the problem of plastic.