Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ecosystems

Book SynopsisEverything changes. From the birth of new stars to the endlessly shifting tides and tiniest life cycle. Some change happens right before your eyes, while other transformations happen so slowly that you won't notice them in your lifetime. And you change too, just like everything else in Nature – growing, learning and changing your thoughts and feelings.All Things Change is a lyrical and beautifully illustrated book looking at the many different processes of change in the natural world, covering geology, ecology, biology and more. It also embraces the philosophical topic of change – how do we approach changes that make us feel sad? How do we cope with changes we can't control? Ideal for children to explore independently or with parents, it holds a special appeal for anyone struggling to find stability in a rapidly changing world.Table of ContentsEverything changes • The Big Bang • The whirling planets • The seasons • From day to night • The changing moon • Making mountains • An island is born • The water cycle • Turning to stone • Rusting away • Carving the land • Freezing over • The tide • The changing sky • Burning up • The changing climate • Life cycles • The secrets of seeds • Returning to earth • Evolution • From young to old • Living through changes • Accepting change • How long does change take? • Three quote spreads

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Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE EVE POWNALL CBCA AWARD 2023.What hidden worlds lie beneath your feet? Or in the deepest parts of the ocean, where not even sunlight can reach? Come on a journey to meet glowing deep-sea creatures, zombie-making fungi and the trillions of tiny workers that live inside your own body. But be warned, things can get a little strange in the deep...Deep is an illustrated non-fiction book that explores the places hardest to reach, from the molten depths of our planet to the frigid depths of outer space. Linking seemingly diverse subject matter, it invites the reader to explore worlds hidden from view.Table of ContentsWelcome to the deep • Deep Ocean: Giants of the deep; It gets weird down here; The ocean floor • Deep Forest: By day, by night; Trees that talk; The ground crew • Deep Earth: Hidden treasure; Caves; A home underground; The city below; In the sewers; Buried secrets • Deep Time: Clues to the past; What we leave behind; The path ahead • Deep Space: What we can see; What we can't see; Into the unknown • Deep Inside: Under your skin; A team of trillions • Deep Connections: Surviving the deep • Glossary • Find Out More • Index

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Book SynopsisTV scientist Ben Garrod presents the biggest extinction events ever, told from the point of view of evolution's superstars, the most incredible animals ever to swim, stalk, slither or walk our planet. Whether you're 9 or 90, his unique exploration of the most destructive, yet most creative, force in nature makes top level science fun. Usually a species has 10 million years or so of evolving, eating, chasing, playing, maybe doing homework, or even going to the moon before it goes extinct. Tyrannosaurus rex, the most famous and the most misunderstood superstar in the story of life! This mightiest of dinosaurs – massive, green and scaly – or, as we now know, massive and partially feathered, with a keen sense of hearing, smell and great vision dominated the Cretaceous landscape. Everyone knows about the giant asteroid which struck Earth 66 million years ago ending the Age of the Dinosaurs. Or did it? Collect all eight books about animals we have lost in mass extinctions caused by asteroids or mega-volcanoes, clashing continents and climate change. Also includes: * Past brought to full-colour life by palaeoartist Gabriel Ugueto * Ask an Expert contributions from leading scientists * Glossary and pronunciation guideTrade ReviewA truly gripping and awe-inspiring series of books... An awesome way in which to learn tons and have a great time doing it' * VIP Reading *The misunderstood dinosaur superstar is next in the series from TV science professor Garrod, chronicling Earth's biggest extinction events from the point of view of different creatures -- Fiona Noble, The BooksellerPRAISE FOR BEN GARROD: 'This was a super book for us to read together... Any budding paleontologists would be poring all over this and relishing the amazing array of facts and illustrations... Well written with clear explanations of some tricky concepts – this is a book we can keep on the bookshelf for years' Toppsta reader review, parent, on Dunkleosteus. 'It is really good to read... The pictures were really helpful for imagining what life looked like when trilobites lived. I want to read the other books in the series now, especially the megalodon one' Toppsta reader review, age 11, on Trilobite. 'This book is brilliant. It was interesting and so many facts I didn't know before... The illustrations are great. Will be looking at other books in this series' Toppsta reader review, age 8, on Dunkleosteus. 'An accessible, beautifully illustrated book that covers millions of years of natural history by focusing on one particularly deadly predator... I am intrigued to read the other books in the series' -- Cassie Lawrence, librarian, LoveReading, on Dunkleosteus

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Book Synopsis'A fascinating welcome to the wonderful world of insects' - LoveReading4Kids 'Fun, inspiring, and well researched.' - Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewA beautifully illustrated tour of some of the world's most fascinating insects, perfect for readers 8+.Did you know that without insects, humankind could not survive? This illustrated, fact-filled title explores the huge variety of insects, with a focus on what makes an insect an insect, the differences between the groups, and why insects are the most important animal group on Earth.Broken down into sections exploring each of the main types of insect, each section takes a different, playfully visual approach to really capture the character of the insects in the order being explored. As well as including practical advice for observing insects safely, a section at the back of the book describes ways to help insects and encourage them into a garden no matter how small.Trade Review'A fascinating welcome to the wonderful world of insects' * LoveReading4Kids *'Fun, inspiring, and well researched' * Kirkus Reviews *Table of ContentsIs it an insect? • Insect biodiversity • Webspinners, zorapterans (small) and stoneflies • Rockcrawlers and heelwalkers • Grasshoppers, crickets and bush crickets • Cockroaches, earwigs • Termites • Mantids • Stick insects and leaf insects • Beetles • True flies • Scorpionflies and fleas • Butterflies • Moths • Caddisflies • Ants • Bees • Wasps • Alderflies, lacewings and snakeflies, stylops • Booklice, barklice and sucking/biting lice • Thrips • True bugs • Mayflies • Dragonflies and damselflies • Bristletails, silverfish and firebrats • One million more?

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Book SynopsisDiscover how YOU can cut greenhouse gases and tread more lightly on the planet. Become an eco-warrior, not an eco-worrier, with 50 PRACTICAL TIPS to really make a difference! Our planet is in peril and it needs your help! But the good news is that there are loads of easy ways that you can make a difference. From lift-sharing to switching body sprays, there are so many things you can do to help fight climate change. Complete with myth-busting boxes and counter arguments to put climate-deniers in their place, this is a one-stop guide to transform eco-worried kids into eco-activists. Funny, engaging, practical and timely, it's the ideal book to help readers navigate the world in the greenest possible way, and to really make a difference.Also available: This Book Is Not Rubbish: 50 Ways to Ditch Plastic, Reduce Rubbish and Save the World!Trade ReviewA one-stop read to help transform eco-worried kids into eco-activists. * The School Run *another fun practical guide * i newspaper *a fun and engaging read * Press Association - syndicated review *

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Book SynopsisEnjoy the wonders of nature in a book that's indestructible! Look up at the BIG BLUE sky. SPLISH in the water just like a fish. Take a walk and STRETCH like tall, tall trees.Indestructibles is the trusted series for easing little ones into story time. Beloved by babies and their parents, Indestructibles are built for the way babies "read" (i.e., with their hands and mouths) and are: * Rip Proof-made of ultra-durable tight-woven material * Waterproof-can be chewed on, drooled on, and washed! * Emergent Literacy Tool-bright pictures and few or no words encourage dialogic reading * Portable-lightweight books can go anywhere, perfect for the diaper bag and for travel * Safe for Baby-meets ASTM safety standards

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Book SynopsisA fun and fascinating book for children aged 6+ who love facts about science, technology, animals, sports, the human body and the environmentSee the world like never before and surprise yourself, your family and friends with astounding facts on a wide range of hot topics and favourite subjects.Did you know . . .There's more bacteria in your mouth than on a toilet seat!As many as 70 chemical elements make up a smartphone but only 6 elements make up 99% of your body!If you squeezed all of Earth's history into 12 months, humans only turned up 36 minutes before the end of the year!Over 1 MILLION plastic bottles are bought every minute, but fewer than one in ten bottles are recycled!Featuring bold illustrations, each turn of the page is a poster-worthy explosion of colours, making NUMBER SHOCKER the perfect gift for children with a thirst for knowledge about the world.

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Book SynopsisWelcome to a world of wonders! In this enormous book about the Earth there is so much to explore! Readers can marvel at the physical planet, travel back in time to primordial Earth, explore all branches of the tree of life, discover habitats from oceans to deserts, learn how the weather works and take a tour of the human planet from the Maasai steppe to Manhattan.

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Book SynopsisPonds are full of all kinds of plants and animals. Take a look inside one pond and discover the food chain that exists within, in this wonderfully illustrated non-fiction book by John Townsend.

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Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelAll living things need food to survive. Find out who eats whom, and how we all link together to form a food chain.Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction.Text type: an information bookCurriculum links: science, geography

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Book SynopsisWhat does it take to be top dog? In this illustrated exploration of the animal kingdom, Caldecott Honor winner Steve Jenkins introduces readers to some of the most powerful predators in history, from the Tyrannosaurus rex to the African Siberian tiger.Using his signature cut paper art style, Jenkins illustrates how these animals dominate their different ecosystems using speed, strength, and even cooperation and cunning.Take a trip through history and discover apex predators both past and present, from the earliest sea creatures to the modern African lion and giant freshwater ray, which can grow to over fifteen feet.Trade Review"Jenkins has done it again—all nonfiction collections will want this title." — School Library Journal "It’s a clear and simple addition to Jenkins’ books of animal infographics, and browsers interested in the fiercest of the animal world will snap it quickly up." — Booklist "The intricacy of Jenkins’s distinctive artwork will capture readers’ imaginations, as will the predator face-offs he stages between pairs of predators. Great white shark vs. Dunkleosteus, anyone?" — Publishers Weekly “Jenkin’s cut-paper collage illustrations are, as usual, ingenious and remarkable in their clarity, their several components neatly articulating the anatomy of their subjects.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

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Book SynopsisA rainforest is a natural environment covered in tall trees that receives an incredibly high volume of rainfall. These lush forests are home to over half of all the species of animal and plants in the world!Rainforests takes readers on a journey through some of the world''s most incredible rainforests to discover the animals, plants and people who call those rainforests home. Along the way readers will learn about how rainforests can help combat climate change and how we can all work together to protect rainforests for future generations.You can build your own encyclopedia with A Ladybird Book.Other titles available in this series:The Ancient EgyptiansAnimal HabitatsBaby AnimalsClimate ChangeElectricityThe Human BodyInsects and MinibeastsPlanet EarthRivers The RomansSea CreaturesThe Solar System

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Book SynopsisDiscover a world of amazing facts and information with Fact Planet!Find out about mountains and learn how they form, where they are most likely to be through diagrams and case studies.Fact Planet is a lively, information-filled geography series, packed full of colourful illustrations, clear explanations and fun quizzes to test your knowledge. The eye-catching flat illustrations combined with occasional photos bring geography and environmental issues to life.Other topics covered in this series are volcanoes, earthquakes, pollution, rivers and coasts, animals at risk, settlements and Earth''s resources.Perfect for the geography curriculum at KS2, this series is suitable for children aged 7 and up.Table of Contents 1: What is a mountain? 1: Earth’s structure 1: Fold mountains 1: Block mountains 1: Erosion 1: Avalanches 1: Volcanoes 1: Climate 1: Wildlife 1: People and mountains 1: Around the world 1: Record-breakers 1: Answers 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisOpen the flaps and peer among spectacular coral shapes to see a magical world of sea creatures living in a reef. From turtles, fish and sharks to octopus, sponges and sea horses. Find out what coral is and how a reef forms, and discover the threat to all coral reefs from warming oceans and pollution.

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Book SynopsisFind out about the circle of life on Earth's amazing savannah habitat.Explore Ecosystems: Savannah dives into the diverse wonder of Africa's grassland biome. This habitat is home to lions, ostriches, dung beetles, zebras and more. Readers find out how this ecosystem works through the lives of these animals. It explores how savannah life relies not only on other living things, but on non-living things, such as the seasons, volcanoes and rivers. The importance of balance in the natural world is a key theme - showing how animals large and tiny have an impact on their environment. The Explore Ecosystems series is a perfect introduction to habitats for readers aged 7 and up.Titles in the seriesIn a DesertIn an OceanIn a PondIn a RainforestOn a SavannahIn a TreeTable of Contents 1: The savannah and volcanoes 1: Wildebeest and dung beetles 1: Wildebeest and zebras 1: Gazelles and grasses 1: Ostriches and the savannah 1: Rocks, lizards and hyraxes 1: Lions, savannah grasses and prey 1: Scavengers and dead animals 1: Acacia trees and giraffes 1: Elephants, bushes and trees 1: Water and savannah animals 1: Crocodiles and rivers 1: The savannah and the seasons 1: The savannah in danger 1: Glossary 1: Books to read and index

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Book SynopsisHow can YOU help save our planet? This awesome and inspiring guide, written by McFly bassist and environmental activist Dougie Poynter, will show you how to get involved in the mission to cut out single-use plastic.Plastic is everywhere and it sucks. It fills up our oceans, endangers our wildlife and never goes away. So it's time to take action, find ways to cut down our plastic use and help protect our environment. Together we can make a difference!As a lifelong supporter of environmental causes and a key player in the campaign to ban microbeads in the UK, Dougie is always on the hunt for ways to reduce and replace plastic. This campaigning book, his first solo authored project, draws on his own experiences in the fight against plastic waste – the problems he's encountered and the solutions he's found. It covers the history of plastic, introduces us to some key campaigners and eco entrepreneurs and is full of top tips and infographics. The clear and easy steps in Plastic Sucks! You Can Make a Difference show us how we can all make small changes and become champions for our planet.Includes contributions from:- Adam Lowry, founder of Method- Amanda Keetley, founder of Less Plastic UK- Anna Cummins and Marcus Eriksen, founders of 5 Gyres- Blue Ollis- Dara McAnulty- Edwin Broni-Mensah, founder of GiveMeTap- Emily Penn- James Robson and Andy Bool, Sea Life and Sea Life Trust- Jonathon Porritt- Josh White and Perry Fielding, co-founders of CanO Water- Kate Arnell- Lauren St John- Lucy Woodall- Will Travers, president of Born FreeTable of ContentsIntroduction - i: Introduction Chapter - 1: History of Plastic – It's Not All Bad Chapter - 2: What's the Problem? Chapter - 3: So Let's Do Something About It! Chapter - 4: The Culprit Line-up Chapter - 5: Smells Like Entrepreneurial Spirit Chapter - 6: Be Like The Bees Acknowledgements - ii: Acknowledgements and Further Reading

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Book SynopsisEarth''s population is growing but whose planet is it? As the number of people who call Earth home increases, habitats are destroyed in order to build homes and grow food to feed the world''s population.Taking a balanced look at topics such as the global food chain and food miles, tourism, migration and the refugee crisis, and international responses to natural disasters and pandemics, the book also includes positive suggestions to enable readers to make a difference, and project ideas to help them engage with the subject. It explores the gap between the world''s richest and poorest people, globalisation and the positive and negative consequences of our interconnected world.

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Book SynopsisTV scientist Ben Garrod presents the biggest extinction events ever, told from the point of view of evolution's superstars, the most incredible animals ever to swim, stalk, slither or walk our planet. Whether you're 9 or 90, his unique exploration of the most destructive, yet most creative, force in nature makes top level science fun. Usually a species has 10 million years or so of evolving, eating, chasing, playing, maybe doing homework, or even going to the moon before it goes extinct. Trilobite was a super-invader with its stomach in its head. 20,000 species of them survived over millions of years and even through two mass extinctions. Discover the secrets of these successful super-invaders and the Great Dying event which finally eliminated them 250 million years ago. 'Any budding paleontologists would be poring all over this and relishing the amazing array of facts and illustrations... Well written with clear explanations of some tricky concepts' Toppsta Collect all eight books about animals we have lost in mass extinctions caused by asteroids or mega-volcanoes, clashing continents and climate change. Past brought to full-colour life by palaeoartist Gabriel UguetoTrade ReviewA truly gripping and awe-inspiring series of books... An awesome way in which to learn tons and have a great time doing it' * VIP Reading *It is really good to read... The pictures were really helpful for imagining what life looked like when trilobites lived. I want to read the other books in the series now, especially the megalodon one' -- Toppsta reader review, age 11PRAISE FOR BEN GARROD: 'The size and colour of this book made me want to open it straight away... This is a must-have series of books for any school library!' Angela Carr, teacher, LoveReading, on Dunkleosteus. 'Ben Garrod's knowledge and enthusiasm for dinosaurs is both impressive and infectious' Books for Keeps, on So You Think You Know About Dinosaurs?. 'This was a super book for us to read together... Any budding paleontologists would be poring all over this and relishing the amazing array of facts and illustrations... Well written with clear explanations of some tricky concepts – this is a book we can keep on the bookshelf for years' -- Toppsta reader review, parent, on Dunkleosteus

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Book SynopsisJoin Professor Goose as she travels through the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, exposing the flaws and explaining the science: bears live in dens, not houses! Did you know, the smallest bowl of porridge would have been the coldest, not 'just right' according to the laws of thermodynamics? Plus, find out what force broke baby bear's chair. Join Professor Goose as she travels through the pages of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, exposing the flaws and explaining the science: bears live in dens, not houses and the smallest bowl of porridge would have been the coldest!

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Book SynopsisIn Small Worlds Earth, explore nature up close. Look at what happens under the leaf litter in a forest, find out what lives in a single desert oasis, examine the top of a Brazil nut tree in the Amazon and much more. What will you find when you explore these small worlds? Prepare to be surprised by the variety of life on each page of this gorgeous lift-the-flap book. A fascinating exploration of the life and cycles in nature's small worlds.

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Book SynopsisTV scientist Prof Ben Garrod presents the biggest extinction events ever, told from the point of view of evolution's superstars, the most incredible animals ever to swim, stalk, slither or walk our planet. Whether you're 9 or 90, his unique exploration of the most destructive, yet most creative, force in nature makes top level science fun. Here are the superstars of the story of life, from the super-weird to the super-ferocious. Usually a species has 10 million years or so of evolving, eating, chasing, playing, maybe doing homework, or even going to the moon before it goes extinct. Megalodon, the super-predator, had the most powerful bite force ever measured! Terrorising the oceans, it hunted with stealth and skill, but even Megalodon died out, along with 50 percent of marine mammals, 2.5 million years ago. Find out why! 'An accessible, beautifully illustrated book that covers millions of years of natural history by focusing on one particularly deadly predator... I am intrigued to read the other books in the series' LoveReading Collect all eight books about animals we have lost in mass extinctions caused by asteroids or mega-volcanoes, clashing continents and climate change. Past brought to full-colour life by palaeoartist Gabriel UguetoTrade ReviewA truly gripping and awe-inspiring series of books... An awesome way in which to learn tons and have a great time doing it' * VIP Reading *PRAISE FOR BEN GARROD: 'It is really good to read... The pictures were really helpful for imagining what life looked like when trilobites lived. I want to read the other books in the series now, especially the megalodon one' Toppsta reader review, age 11, on Trilobite. 'This book is brilliant. It was interesting and so many facts I didn't know before... The illustrations are great. Will be looking at other books in this series' Toppsta reader review, age 8, on Dunkleosteus. 'This was a super book for us to read together... Any budding paleontologists would be poring all over this and relishing the amazing array of facts and illustrations... Well written with clear explanations of some tricky concepts – this is a book we can keep on the bookshelf for years' Toppsta reader review, parent, on Dunkleosteus. 'An accessible, beautifully illustrated book that covers millions of years of natural history by focusing on one particularly deadly predator... I am intrigued to read the other books in the series' -- Cassie Lawrence, librarian, LoveReading, on Dunkleosteus

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers. The 7+ books are designed for children aged 7+ who need more practice to acquire phonics skills.Did you know that most of the volcanoes on our planet are actually hidden below the sea? Explore this mysterious world and learn all about how these underwater volcanoes are formed and the ecosystems that thrive amongst them in this amazing non-fiction book.

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Book SynopsisPacked with up-to-date information, facts, and stats on the world's tropical rain forests - and a great read too!

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Book SynopsisFrom flossing and howling, to building nests and thumping chests, this delightful follow up to Freaky, Funky Fish explores the amazing things primates do. All primates climb and breathe in air. They have big brains and hands and hair. But. . . some live alone, some live in groups. One primate has a nose that droops. Peculiar Primates is an adorable picture book with a scientific—and child-friendly—underpinning. With examples of different primates for each description, as well as extensive backmatter explaining the fascinating science behind their behaviors, this bizarre book captures the wonders of our ecosystem.

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Book SynopsisJoin Katy, Cassie, Zia and Luca on a brand-new adventure as they work together to save the planetTrade ReviewPraise for the Playdate Adventures: ‘Every young girl should read this series!’ Amanda Holden ‘An empowering, magical read that I would recommend to many children.’ Herald ‘Guaranteed free of unicorns and princesses, it's fun, empowering fiction for 5-8 year olds.’ David Nicholls, author of One Day

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Book SynopsisDiscover a world of amazing facts and information with Fact Planet!Learn about volcanoes and find out how they form, where they are most likely to be and how scientists study them through diagrams and case studies.Fact Planet is a lively, information-filled geography series, packed full of colourful illustrations, clear explanations and fun quizzes to test your knowledge. The eye-catching flat illustrations combined with occasional photos bring geography and environmental issues to life.Other topics covered in this series are earthquakes, mountains, pollution, rivers and coasts, animals at risk, settlements and Earth''s resources.Perfect for the geography curriculum at KS2, this series is suitable for children aged 7 and up.Table of Contents 1: What is a volcano? 1: Formation 1: Location 1: Eruption 1: Shapes of volcano 1: Lava 1: Volcanic rock 1: Underwater volcanoes 1: Predicting eruptions 1: Volcanoes and people 1: Geothermal energy 1: Major volcano eruptions 1: Answers 1: Glossary and further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisOnce teeming with plants and animals, our ocean is no longer in good shape. It's warming up and becoming a dumping ground for plastic rubbish. But it doesn't have to be that way! There are all sorts of clever things that we can do to make life in the ocean healthy again.

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Book SynopsisMeet the glaciers—before they disappear. Meltdown: Discover Earth's Irreplaceable Glaciers and Learn What You Can Do to Save Them is a kids’ guide to the glorious but endangered world of glaciers. Glaciers may not be as well-known as rain forests or coral reefs, but they are just as vital to the health of the planet, and just as threatened by climate change. Packed with information, grounded in the latest science, with lively writing and illustrations throughout (including graphs, charts, infographics, photographs, and full-page art), Meltdown gives readers an eye-opening overview of glaciers and how important they are: There are over 100,000 glaciers covering 10% of earth’s landmass, that hold almost three-quarters of the planet's fresh water, and act as protective shields to cool the atmosphere and combat climate change. We learn how glaciers were formed (some over two million years ago), how they move and carve the planet's landscape, and how scientists study them (the bluer the ice, the older it is). We learn the secrets of earth’s climate history hidden deep in a glacier’s core—and discover how climate change is causing glaciers to melt at unprecedented rates, putting the health of the planet in jeopardy. But we are not left without hope. The final chapter offers positive steps readers can take to become climate activists, reduce their carbon footprint, and save the glaciers.

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Book SynopsisA fun, lively and stylish look at the world through the questions of children.Children have so many questions about the world and this book looks at the world of plants, asking and answering questions to build knowledge on technology and science.So Many Questions is a series of books for inquisitive children. Following the curiosity of different characters, each book is filled with questions (and answers) to prompt thinking and build knowledge around each topic covered. Included is a set of copiable game cards to encourage memory skills, further the learning and for fun!Table of Contents 1: What are rainforests? 2: Where are rainforests? 3: What do tropical rainforests look like? 4: What do we use from rainforests? 5: Which animals live in rainforests? 6: Are there rivers in rainforests? 7: Do people live in tropical rainforests? 8: Which are the coolest plants in rainforests? 9: Which birds live in rainforests? 10: Which rainforest bug has the most legs? 11: Why are rainforests disappearing? 12: What is the future for rainforests? 13: Many more questions! 14: Further information 15: Glossary 16: Game cards 17: Index

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Book SynopsisFind out about the circle of life in Earth's amazing ocean habitat.Explore Ecosystems: Ocean dives into the diverse wonder of the Pacific Ocean biome. This habitat is home to sharks, krill, whales, penguins and more. Readers find out how this ecosystem works through the lives of these animals. It explores how ocean life relies not only on other living things, but on non-living things, such as the sea bed, underwater caves and currents.The importance of balance in the natural world is a key theme - showing how animals large and tiny have an impact on their environment. The Explore Ecosystems series is a perfect introduction to habitats for readers aged 7 and up.Titles in the seriesIn a DesertIn an OceanIn a PondIn a RainforestOn a SavannahIn a TreeTable of Contents 1: Oceans and currents 1: Plankton, sunlight and krill 1: Krill and baleen whales 1: Fish, dolphins and seabirds 1: Humpback whales and fish 1: Sharks, fish and people 1: Leatherback turtles and jellyfish 1: Seagrass and green turtles 1: Kelp forests and sea otters 1: Coral reefs and fish 1: Sea anemones and clownfish 1: Giant octopuses, rocks and caves 1: Marine iguanas and underwater algae 1: The ocean in danger 1: Glossary 1: Books to read and index

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Book SynopsisFind out about the circle of life in Earth's amazing pond habitats.Explore Ecosystems: Pond dives into the diverse wonder of a pond biome. This habitat is home to frogs, ducks, dragonfly, kingfishers and more. Readers find out how this ecosystem works through the lives of these animals. It explores how ocean life relies not only on other living things, but on non-living things, such as the weather, rocks and mud.The importance of balance in the natural world is a key theme - showing how animals large and tiny have an impact on their environment. The Explore Ecosystems series is a perfect introduction to habitats for readers aged 7 and up.Titles in the seriesIn a DesertIn an OceanIn a PondIn a RainforestOn a SavannahIn a TreeTable of Contents 1: Ponds and the land 1: Water lilies, water and mud 1: Plants, algae and water fleas 1: Water hoglice, mayflies and clean water 1: Damselflies, dragonflies and plants 1: Great diving beetles and their prey 1: Minibeasts and the pond's surface 1: Frogs and water 1: Toads and ponds 1: Newts and pond plants 1: Waterbirds and ponds 1: Visiting animals and ponds 1: Grass snakes, herons and frogs 1: Ponds in danager 1: Glossary 1: Books to read/index

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Book SynopsisFind out about the circle of life in the microhabitat of an oak tree.Explore Ecosystems: Tree dives into the diverse wonder of the life that an oak tree supports (and is supported by). This habitat is home to birds, beetles, squirrels, spiders and more. Readers find out how this ecosystem works through the lives of these animals. It explores how tree life relies not only on other living things, but on non-living things, such as the soil, climate and wind. The importance of balance in the natural world is a key theme - showing how animals large and tiny have an impact on their environment. The Explore Ecosystems series is a perfect introduction to habitats for readers aged 7 and up.Titles in the seriesIn a DesertIn an OceanIn a PondIn a RainforestOn a SavannahIn a TreeTable of Contents 1: An oak tree and soil 1: Fungi, roots and other oaks 1: Leaves and the climate 1: Caterpillars and leaves 1: Chicks and caterpillars 1: Oak flowers, animals and the wind 1: Acorns and jays 1: Acorns and other animals 1: Oak galls and gall wasps 1: Woodpeckers and bats 1: Bark, beetles and birds 1: Badgers, roots and minibeasts 1: Ancient oaks and fungi 1: Oak trees in trouble 1: Glossary 1: Books to read and index

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Book SynopsisFind out about the circle of life on Earth's amazing Australian desert habitat.Explore Ecosystems: Desert dives into the diverse wonder of Australia desert biome. This habitat is home to reptiles, kangaroos, birds, plants and more. Readers find out how this ecosystem works through the lives of these animals and plants. It explores how desert life relies not only on other living things, but on non-living things, such as the sand, rain and rocks. The importance of balance in the natural world is a key theme - showing how animals large and tiny have an impact on their environment. The Explore Ecosystems series is a perfect introduction to habitats for readers aged 7 and up.Titles in the seriesIn a DesertIn an OceanIn a PondIn a RainforestOn a SavannahIn a TreeTable of Contents 1: Australian deserts, plants and rain 1: Termites, plants and bilbies 1: Skinks, grasses and sand 1: Perenties and prey 1: Thorny devils and ants 1: Spinifex grasses and spinifex hopping mice 1: Snakes, lizards and small mammals 1: Budgerigars, trees and water 1: Pink cockatoos, malleefowl and eucalyptus trees 1: Burrowing frogs and rainfall 1: Rock wallabies and rocks 1: Red kangaroos and grasses 1: Dingoes and prey 1: Australian deserts in danger 1: Glossary 1: Books to read/Index

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Book SynopsisFind out about the circle of life on Earth's amazing Australian desert habitat.Explore Ecosystems: Desert dives into the diverse wonder of Australia desert biome. This habitat is home to reptiles, kangaroos, birds, plants and more. Readers find out how this ecosystem works through the lives of these animals and plants. It explores how desert life relies not only on other living things, but on non-living things, such as the sand, rain and rocks. The importance of balance in the natural world is a key theme - showing how animals large and tiny have an impact on their environment. The Explore Ecosystems series is a perfect introduction to habitats for readers aged 7 and up.Titles in the seriesIn a DesertIn an OceanIn a PondIn a RainforestOn a SavannahIn a TreeTable of Contents 1: Australian deserts, plants and rain 1: Termites, plants and bilbies 1: Skinks, grasses and sand 1: Perenties and prey 1: Thorny devils and ants 1: Spinifex grasses and spinifex hopping mice 1: Snakes, lizards and small mammals 1: Budgerigars, trees and water 1: Pink cockatoos, malleefowl and eucalyptus trees 1: Burrowing frogs and rainfall 1: Rock wallabies and rocks 1: Red kangaroos and grasses 1: Dingoes and prey 1: Australian deserts in danger 1: Glossary 1: Books to read/Index

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Book SynopsisLove Our Earth is a young and playful picture book about caring for our Earth. With lots to spot and count, and a fold-out surprise at the end!Meet planet Earth and come on a colourful adventure across mountains, rivers, jungles and oceans. Spot and count the friendly animals along the way. And say hello to the smiling flowers, trees and hills.Includes a surprise fold-out ending, with simple tips on how to look after our amazing planet.With warm, playful illustrations from Jane Cabrera and a gentle read-aloud text, this is the perfect introduction to the wonders of life on Earth. Created in collaboration with EarthDay.org.Trade ReviewThis will be an excellent addition to your bookshelf and would be great to see in schools and libraries too * GeekMom *Ideal for sharing with EYFS, there’s much to discuss when sharing. Whether it’s simply seeking out what the Sun sees in the pictures or talking about what we can see out of the window. The Earth needs celebrating and cheering about. In fact, I’m going to go for a walk to celebrate what I can see and love about our planet right now! * Just Imagine Story Centre *A delightful introduction to our planet and caring for it, this jolly and colourful non-fiction book will provide hours of entertainment with spotting and counting fun and a surprise fold-out ending. Happy faces beam from every page making this a fun-filled and educational reading adventure. * ReadingZone *

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Book SynopsisThe Arctic is not a barren, frigid landscape filled with only ice and snow. It is a complex ecosystem that contains many thriving habitats, each supported by dozens of ecological relationships between plants and animals. From the many animals that live and hunt at the floe edge, to the hundreds of insects that abound on the summer tundra, this book gives a detailed bird's-eye view of the fascinating ways that animals, plants, and insects co-exist in the Arctic ecosystem. Written by Mia Pelletier, a biologist and wilderness field researcher, and complete with a glossary to clearly explain biological terms to young readers, this book provides a sound informational basis to understanding the Arctic ecosystem in all its facets. Trade Review"Weaving together information about the land and water, plants and animals, Pelletier provides a clear depiction of an Arctic environment. Unlike some introductions to this part of the world, this account presents a full web of life...A brief but informative look at an extraordinary ecosystem."—Kirkus Reviews"[A] lovely and thought-provoking guide to the Arctic for children and adults alike, and a valuable reference for elementary and middle school children interested in learning about the Arctic."—Curled Up With a Good Kid's Book

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Book SynopsisIn the garden ecosystem, a flower means many things to each bird, insect, and creature. What does a flower do? They may not seem active to human eyes, but for the creatures of the garden they dust a bumblebee, shade a frog, feed a hummingbird, and serve as the center of a buzzing, humming, thrumming community. In A Flower is a Friend, award-winning author Frieda Wishinsky’s spare text whispers softly to readers about the many ways a flower cares for those around it, while award-winning illustrator Karen Patkau’s striking art provides a close-up view of each mouse, frog, and butterfly within a blossom’s embrace. Rich back matter unfurls further information about the partnerships within the garden ecosystem, including the ways these garden creatures are friends to flowers in return.Trade ReviewPraise for A Flower is a Friend California Reading Association “2023 EUREKA! Nonfiction Children’s Book Awards” Honor Book The Children’s Book Council “May 2023 Hot Off the Press” Feature Fall 2023 CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens Selection 49th Kids “Spring 2023 New Releases” Feature CBC Books “12 Canadian books for younger children this summer 2023” Feature ★“ Beginning with this quietly lovely book’s first spread, blossoms proudly announce themselves in clear, simple prose and describe how they help their friends….The remarkable digital illustrations, so photographically, lusciously lifelike that one can almost smell floral aromas wafting from the pages, call for readers’ close scrutiny….A garden of gorgeous delights.”—Kirkus ★ Starred Review “Young readers will enjoy the accessible tone and engaging illustrations of this scientifically minded book; this is first-rate for browsing shelves or to round-out classroom collections.”—School Library Journal “This appealing picture book takes viewers on a close-up tour of a garden….Wishinsky’s age-appropriate text talks of friendships between flowers and animals and uses questions to engage her audience….Patkau’s vibrantly colorful illustrations are eye-catching and helpful. An intriguing picture book on flowers and their friends”—Booklist ★“[S]tunningly beautiful….The interconnectedness of nature is explained in easy-to-understand descriptions and the colorful illustrations of familiar and not-so-familiar flowers are beautiful to look at.”—Youth Services Book Review ★ Starred Review “[A] wonderful invitation to embrace science….Enjoy both quiet moments with the pictures and the fun of discovery with the text in this thoughtful book. Highly Recommended”—CM Magazine “[A] lovely celebration of flowers….The lyrical text lends itself to be read aloud with young readers. The art invites the reader to study the images closely to discover more animals….A perfect book for nature lovers.”—The International Educator “This quiet, cozy, informative, and beautifully illustrated children’s book explores the relationships between flowers and wildlife.…Perfect for schools and libraries, this fantastic introduction to nature, gardening, and ecosystems will captivate children ages 3 – 6 with its realistic artwork and accessible language.”—CLCD - Children’s Literature “Master nonfiction author Frieda Wishinsky helps readers think about the way that flowers care for those around it….Full page, close-up illustrations by award-winning illustrator Karen Patkau are spectacular….This is a gorgeous gem of a nonfiction title.”—Larry Swartz “Page after page of glorious digital art….A Flower is a Friend will be a lovely book for teaching STEM with regards to the growth and changes in plants and the interrelationships of living things….Coupled with Karen Patkau's illustrations, A Flower is a Friend transforms from creative non-fiction to gorgeous coffee table book that any reader would love to peruse.”—CanLit for LittleCanadians

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