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Immerse yourself in fascinating facts about water! This
comprehensive yet accessible exploration of water will help young
readers understand many aspects of one of our planet's most
precious resources - and how they can protect it. A friendly water
droplet character guides children through topics ranging from
melting and freezing to the ways in which water literally shapes
the Earth. Tales by storytellers from around the world are
sprinkled through the book, highlighting the variety of ways in
which global cultures value water. The engaging format includes
gatefolds and booklets with hands-on activity ideas for learning
about and protecting water. Topics covered include: *The importance
of water to life *How much of the planet is made of water *Where in
the world water is located *Freezing, melting and evaporation *The
water cycle *Why animals and plants need water *Salt water versus
fresh water environments *Uses for water, including water as a
source of renewable energy *Water conservation and how to keep
water clean
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Festivals! (Hardcover)
Jane Bingham; Illustrated by Mariona Cabassa
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R229
Discovery Miles 2 290
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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An inviting feast of festivals, from well-known celebrations, such
as Christmas, Hannukah, Eid and Diwali, to more surprising events
such as the Woolly Worm Caterpillar Race and the Hungry Ghosts'
Feast. Young children can dip in at any page and feel all the fun
of the celebration, while learning about different cultures and
traditions.
We might not know what the future holds, but the lyrical rhyming
text in this beautiful book reassures readers that they have the
resilience and strength to face whatever comes their way. Whimsical
illustrations make for a captivating read-aloud or bedtime story.
Inspired by the author's own experience with anxiety, this book
offers gentle wisdom applicable to both children and adults. End
matter includes a discussion guide and activity ideas for managing
worries.
We might not know what the future holds, but the lyrical rhyming
text in this beautiful book reassures readers that they have the
resilience and strength to face whatever comes their way. Whimsical
illustrations make for a captivating read-aloud or bedtime story.
Inspired by the author's own experience with anxiety, this book
offers gentle wisdom applicable to both children and adults. End
matter includes a discussion guide and activity ideas for managing
worries.
In this #OwnVoices book inspired by the author's hometown of
Chennai, India, a girl explores the vibrant rainbow of delights in
a southern Indian street market as she searches for a gift for her
amma (mother). Endnotes explain all the items on sale and introduce
readers to markets around the world.
Artists from graphic design, photography, illustration, painting
and sculpture have found in tattooing a new tool to express
themselves and give way to their distinctive language. And they do
it with a fresh look and extraordinary results, often far removed
from the traditional tattoo. New Tattoo Artists presents the work
of 25 tattoo artists from around the world, taking us on an
exhilarating journey through this “new art of tattooing”. Their
work is nurtured by many sources, resulting in a rich, diverse and
especially unique book that offers a revitalized vision of an
ancient art along with the artists’ own reflections and personal
experiences.
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Festivals!
Jane Bingham; Illustrated by Mariona Cabassa
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R496
R462
Discovery Miles 4 620
Save R34 (7%)
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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An inviting feast of festivals, from well-known celebrations, such
as Christmas, Hannukah, Eid and Diwali, to more surprising events
such as the Woolly Worm Caterpillar Race and the Hungry Ghosts'
Feast. Young children can dip in at any page and feel all the fun
of the celebration, while learning about different cultures and
traditions.
The whole universe flows in eternal natural cycles, and this poetic
journey captures the beauty of how nothing disappears and
everything is infinite! With all things that exist in the universe,
when they come to an end, they start over. Nothing disappears
completely; everything is transformed over and over again. When
winter ends, spring sprouts. After the night, a new day dawns, and
from the fruit that has fallen on the ground, a tree grows . . .
These are the magical cycles of the universe, and this book shows
some of them from the cycle of water and the life cycle of
butterflies and humans to the phases of the moon and the seasons of
the year. Each cycle is represented by a simple definition and an
illustration that identifies the main phases, and is followed by an
observation to link the concept and a quote for the reader to
reflect upon before moving on. So whether you are following the
migration of birds or discovering the powerful sequence of the food
chain, you can trace the progression of science and nature in a way
to better understand our existence. Welcome to an incredible
journey through infinity! ; A circular die cut on the cover
symbolizes the continuous process of transformation and encourages
young readers to open up and discover these magical cycles; The mix
of science, poetry, and art is structured in a way that children
will be drawn into these 11 natural cycles that are part of
everyday life and the concept of cyclical time, where nothing
disappears and everything is transformed
In this book inspired by the author's hometown of Chennai, India, a
girl explores the vibrant rainbow of delights in a southern Indian
street market as she searches for a gift for her amma (mother).
Endnotes explain all the items on sale and introduce readers to
markets around the world.
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