Children’s / Teenage general interest: Fish and marine life
Wordzworth Publishing A Wonderful Walk
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£26.12
Templar Publishing Max
Book SynopsisMax and Bob are old friends. Max helps out in Bob's shop, and in the evenings they go fishing together. Until one summer, when everything changes . . . From the winner of the 2013 Crichton Award for Australia's best new illustrator comes this heart warming story of enduring friendship . . . and chips.Trade ReviewAlso by Marc Martin comes this tale of friendship and urbanisation. As with The Forest (and as in all the best picture books) the pictures tell half the story, and Marc Martin is clearly a talent to watch. -- Hannah Beckerman * The Huffington Post *I love this book, the front cover is brilliant, the typography, colours, layout and illustrations are very satisfying to look at. Open the book and Marc Martin amazes on every page with views of the town and funfair, with graphic map-like quality imagery and birds-eye view scenes of the town.Max and Bob are old friends. Max helps out in Bob's shop, and in the evenings they go fishing together. Until one summer, when everything changes ...From the winner of the 2013 Crichton Award for Australia's best new illustrator comes this heart warming story of enduring friendship ...and chips. -- James Syner * Magpiethat *This is a story of friendship between a seagull named Max and a man named Bob.A friendship borne out of a mutual love of fish and chips and who can blame them?!Bob and Max go way back, but what happens when things unexpectedly change in the fish and chip shop?Everyday, Max would drop in on Bob at the shop and every evening the pair would go fishing together.Max even played a part in Bob's fish and chip shop, greeting the customers and eating the odd chip or two, if he was good.But one summer, life in the shop changed.Bob was left with no choice but to leave and Max returns to find the shop empty and Bob gone."The shop was very quiet and there were fewer customers to greet."Will the friends ever meet again and will the lure of the fish and chips reunite this unlikely pairing?With beautifully composed pages and rich, inky backgrounds, each spread is an utter delight.Author/Illustrator Marc Martin, is most definitely one to keep a close eye on. This follow-up to his award-winning 'A Forest' is mouth-wateringly good and we predict great things from the Melbourne based talent. * Picturebooksblogger *
£10.79
The Secret Book Company Fish
Book SynopsisWhat is a living thing? Where do animals live? What do animals eat? How do they move and grow? Learn the answers to these questions in this exciting new series. With easy-to-read text and informative diagrams, this series offers a simple introduction to the animals, plants and insects that live in our world.
£15.24
BookLife Publishing Fish
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£7.59
Templar Publishing From Shore to Ocean Floor
Book SynopsisFrom sandy beaches to mysterious, inky depths, this beautiful book is the story of ocean exploration, from shore to ocean floor.Seen from space, Earth is a swirl of blue and white. The blue is Earth's oceans, which cover 70% of its surface... yet the ocean in the most unexplored region of our planet. From Shore to Ocean Floor is the story of how humans went from building the first boats, to discovering the secrets of the deep. Marvel at incredible scientific discoveries, be dazzled by some of the most exciting new species and admire the incredible men and women who took the very first steps below the surface.This spectacularly illustrated book comes from the author and illustrator duo of the award-winning Balloon to the Moon. Trade ReviewEarth's oceans cover 70% of its surface, but they're still the most unexplored part of the planet! This beautiful book tells the story of human ocean exploration - from its sandy beaches to its dark depths - explaining what we have so far discovered and how, from sunken cities and shipwrecks to incredible creatures and more! So dive in and meet marine biologists, famous adventurers and legends of the sea! * National Geographic Kids *Table of ContentsContents: Myths and legends, First boats, Studying the Tides and Currents, Freediving, Early Submersibles, Diving Suits, The Bends, Jacques Cousteau, Shipwrecks, The Titanic, Sunken Cities, Submarines, Submarine rescue - Chris Momsen, Famous Marine Biologists, Underwater Environments, Plate Tectonics, Underwater Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Tsunamis, Hydrothermal Vents, Deep Sea Submersibles, Deep Sea Challenger, What Lives in the Deep?, Studying the Ocean from Space, Sonar, The Undersea Continent, Why the Oceans Matter, Climate Stability, The Future of the Oceans
£15.29
Templar Publishing Max
Book SynopsisFrom the winner of the 2013 Crichton Award for Australia's best new illustrator Marc Martin, comes this heartwarming and enduring tale of friendship . . . and chips.Down by the seafront there is a seagull. This seagull is called Max. And Max LOVES chips. Max helps out in Bob's fish and chip shop, and in the evening they go fishing. Together they make the perfect team.Until one summer when everything changes... the once bustling seaside is now quiet and abandoned. Bob is nowhere to be seen and Max is lost without his oldest friend. Max must find Bob in the only way he knows how... by following the smell of chips. Will Max be able to find his way? And will he be reunited with his friend? This stunningly vibrant and moving book is the perfect summer story for all little readers.
£6.64
Ruby Tuesday Books Animal Camouflage in the Ocean
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£26.39
Ruby Tuesday Books Animal Camouflage in the Ocean
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£9.99
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet Kids the Ocean Book 1: Explore the
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£18.99
Imagine That Shh Shh Shark!
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£9.49
Imagine That Search and Find Under the Sea
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£11.69
Imagine That Sparkle-Go-Seek Ocean
£8.54
Imagine That Five Swishy Fish
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£9.49
Imagine That Awesome Deadly Animals
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£10.99
Av2 Tiger Shark
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£26.27
C.T. Books and Things LLC Charlie Tractor and The Big Fish
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£8.50
Hachette Children's Group The Small and Mighty Book of Penguins:
Book SynopsisThe Small and Mighty range is the ultimate pocket-sized collectible series for young readers who can't get enough of their favourite topic.The Small and Mighty Book of Penguins is a treasure trove of penguin information. Readers will discover tons of original animal art, plus a wealth of fun and fascinating creature facts. Inside, you will learn how an emperor penguin survives a winter in Antarctica, why penguins steal stones from each other and what African penguins have in common with donkeys. With profiles of the world's most interesting flightless birds, this is a book no young penguin lover can afford to be without!Penguin parents take it in turns to guard their chicks and go off to feed.Penguins use their tails as an extra support so they do not topple over backwards. To walk they must sway from side to side with each step.Table of ContentsMeet the Penguins: From the rare to the Royal Penguins, discover the different penguins around the world that you don't hear about in school • Penguin Bodies: Learn the four kinds of feathers, why its rounded body is shaped like a torpedo and how being black and white keeps a penguin safe • Penguins on the Move: Waddling, hopping and tobogganing, can't fly but can adapt • Feeding Time: Hunting only when out at sea, Penguins have unique habits during meal times • Penguin Families: Gathering in colonies, a breading season is very smelly and noisy.
£6.99
Templar Publishing FOUND
Book SynopsisIt's a warm summer's day, so Boy and his grandad pack up their provisions and head for the seaside.There's so much to do, from exploring rock pools to building a magnificent sandcastle. But their day takes a different turn when they go for a swim and find a baby seal caught up in a net. Its rescue leads Boy and Grandad on a thrilling underwater adventure!All the excitement of a day at the beach is captured with Sam Usher's stunning illustrations in this classic book, the fourth in a highly collectable series, following on from WILD, FREE and LOST.
£7.59
Templar Publishing Oceanarium Poster Book
Book SynopsisBig, bold and beautifully illustrated, these stunning posters from Teagan White's bestselling Oceanarium are perfect for pinning on your walls.This large-format poster book lets you decorate your walls with images from Teagan White's bestselling Oceanarium, created in partnership with the National Marine Aquarium. Featuring ocean life of all kinds from around the world including shimmering tropical fish and majestic blue whales, this is a stunning collection of prints. Posters are double-sided, with the reverse showing a black-and-white, annotated version of the full-colour illustration.
£13.59
Little Tiger Press Group What's Scarier than a Shark?
Book SynopsisA game of peekaboo – but not as you know it! Sharks might be SCARY, but they may just have met their match. Lift the transformative flaps to reveal ever BIGGER and BADDER characters in a series of hilarious showdowns. Children will hoot with laughter as they transform plain objects and sweet critters into truly terrific terrors! With bold, quirky art and a giant fold-out flap on the final page, this is the perfect book for amusing little ones. Think you know which creature’s scarier? Think again! Coming soon: What's Scarier than a Spider?
£7.59
Little Tiger Press Group Don't Mix Up My Shark
Book SynopsisWhich sea creature is your favourite? Children will love spinning the wheel to create their very own ocean friends! This chunky board book features a built-in wheel containing different touch-and-feel panels for little hands to explore – perfect for developing hand-eye coordination. With five touch-and-feel options to mix-and-match, this book will give hours of fun to any little one! Also available: Don’t Mix Up My Dinosaur, Don't Mix Up My Puppy, Don't Mix Up My Farm
£7.59
Imagine That Scratch and Draw Mermaids
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£13.49
Imagine That Scratch and Draw Ocean Animals
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£13.49
Imagine That A Fishy Tale
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£8.99
Imagine That Hello Shark!
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£8.54
Imagine That Big Shark Little Shark
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£12.34
Usborne Publishing Ltd The Magic Fish
Book SynopsisAlek and Ivan live simply by the sea until the day Alek catches a magic fish. Ivan wishes for more, and more, and more, until... he makes one wish too many. A charming retelling of the Russian tale about a golden fish, with free online audio.
£6.30
Usborne Publishing Ltd Extreme Planet: The Deep
Book SynopsisAre you brave enough to delve into the chilling darkness of... THE DEEP? With no light, no heat and miles of sea above you, it might be the strangest, most extreme place on Earth. So, climb inside the submersible and plunge deep down beneath the sunlit surface where you'll discover disturbing and unusual creatures, explore alien-looking worlds and visit the deepest place in the entire ocean, all in this weird and wonderful flap book.Trade Review[An] absorbing, beautifully illustrated flap-book with a frisson of delicious fear * The Guardian *The perfect book for curious young minds eager to find out more about the amazing world that lies deep in our oceans. * Lancashire Evening Post *Readers aged 7-plus who enjoy frisson of sub-aquatic fear will want to plunge headlong into Extreme Planet: The Deep. * New Scientist *Table of Contents1 THE DEEP2 JOURNEY TO THE DEEP3 THE TWILIGHT ZONE4 THE MIDNIGHT ZONE5 DARK CLOUDS6 THE ABYSS7 WHALE FALL8 STRANGER PLACES9 THE DEEPEST PLACE ON EARTH10 A SEA OF FIREWORKS11 HOW DEEP IS THE DEEP?
£10.44
Usborne Publishing Ltd That's not my turtle...
Book SynopsisSwim with the turtles as they dive through the pages of this delightful title in the well-loved That's not my... series. Babies and toddlers will love touching the tactile patches and looking for the familiar little white mouse.
£6.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd Fish to Spot
Book SynopsisThis beautifully illustrated book will help children identify fish in all kinds of habitats, from rivers to rock pools. 60 kinds of fish are grouped by location, with a helpful description, an eye-catching illustration and a sticker for each one, and there's a sticker chart at the back to keep track of the ones they've spotted.
£5.68
BookLife Publishing Predators
Book SynopsisFrom eagles to orcas, these animals are at the top of their game when it comes to catching their prey. With wings, claws, fangs and teeth, find out which animals rule the food chain. Who's hungry?
£6.93
Make Believe Ideas Never Pop a Shark!
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£10.99
Make Believe Ideas Shark Lagoon Activity Book
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£9.99
Hachette Children's Group Deep: Dive Into Hidden Worlds
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
£8.54
New Generation Publishing A Roach Called Wensum
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£14.14
BookLife Publishing Fierce Fish
Book SynopsisCome and find out about some of the most powerful predators in the world and what makes them so dangerous.
£6.93
Usborne Publishing Ltd Wipe-Clean Aquarium Activities
Book SynopsisJoin the dots, spot differences, solve mazes and trace the dotted lines in this vibrant aquarium-themed book. The fun activities will give young children plenty of practice in pen-control - an essential skill they must learn before starting to form letters and numbers. Shiny wipe-clean pages mean each activity can be enjoyed again and again.
£8.54
Usborne Publishing Ltd First Magic Painting Under the Sea
Book SynopsisFilled with simple, stylish images designed to appeal to young children, showing well-loved sea creatures. Simply brush water over the bold black and white designs to watch them burst into vibrant color.
£9.49
Usborne Publishing Ltd That's not my turtle...
Book SynopsisSwim with the turtles as they dive through the pages of this delightful title in the well-loved That's not my... series. Babies and toddlers will love touching the tactile patches and looking for the familiar little white mouse.
£9.89
Usborne Publishing Ltd Fingerprint Activities Under the Sea
Book SynopsisBursting with fun fingerprinting ideas, this colorful activity book comes with its own inkpad of seven bright colors. Decorate the underwater scenes with sharks, seahorses, narwhals, penguins and even a sunken ship. There are simple instructions showing how to fingerprint each creature and the book has a spiral binding so that it lies flat.
£15.19
Usborne Publishing Ltd Look inside a Coral Reef
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.
£13.49
Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet Kids Ocean Animal Atlas 1
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£18.04
Flying Eye Books The Great Barrier Reef
Book SynopsisA 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 JournalDid 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!
£13.49
Flying Eye Books The Great Barrier Reef
Book SynopsisWith 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!Trade Review"Ominous passages about coral bleaching and the problems posed by plastic in the sea are balanced by hopeful explanations of efforts being made to preserve the reef."—Wall Street Journal "A very good book for beefing up the coral reef section, or for niche projects on climate change."—School Library Journal"This gorgeous book feeds my inner marine biologist!"—The Tiny Activist “Glorious colour and delicate line work, perfectly capturing this sub-aquatic world.”—Colours May Vary "One of the greatest natural wonders of our world and we're learning all about it through this beautifully illustrated book."—The World is Their Classroom “I was surprised to discover that night is often the most active time on the reef when a wonderful array of nocturnal creatures are hunting… Throughout, the author, marine biologist Dr Helen Scales shares her knowledge and enthusiasm writing in an accessible style that will enthrall primary age readers.”—Red Reading Hub “This stunningly illustrated book is an excellent go-to for children starting to learn about the fragile and yet wondrous ecosystem that is the Great Barrier Reef.”—BookTrust
£16.99
Priddy Books Priddy Explorers Sharks
Book SynopsisIn this exciting new series from Priddy Books, Priddy Explorers, children can learn about fascinating subjects in a fun and accessible way. Each book has a different Priddy Explorer, a child who guides the reader through the topic they are learning about.Explore the wonders of the Sharks and other creatures of the deep in Priddy Explorers: Sharks. This beautiful book is full of exciting information, fascinating photographs, and colourful illustrations of sharks, fish, and the deep oceans they live in. Children can learn what makes a shark a shark, how sea creatures protect themselves from predators, how different types of sea creatures live, and much more. The specially commissioned illustrations and stunning photographs help children understand each topic and provide hours of fun.
£7.59
Bonnier Books Ltd Build a Giant 3D: Ocean Scene
Book SynopsisOcean ties into current trend for amazing underwater animals, with facts and a fantastic 3D scene to build
£11.69
Igloo Books What Does Shark Like?: Touch & Feel Board Book
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£9.49
BookLife Publishing Fish
Book SynopsisMeet the Predators! These animals are at the top of their game when it comes to catching their prey. No matter their size or speed, these animals rule their respective food chains. Who''s hungry?
£11.69
