Children’s / Teenage general interest: Nature, animals, the natural world
Nomad Press (VT) The Science of Seeds
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£22.46
Nomad Press (VT) Keystone Species
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£17.05
Nomad Press (VT) Plant Adaptations
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£19.90
Nomad Press (VT) Insect Adaptations
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£19.90
Nomad Press (VT) Microbe Adaptations
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£19.90
Nomad Press (VT) Microbe Adaptations
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£13.25
Nomad Press (VT) Conservation Success
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£18.90
Rockridge Press Fantastical Creatures Color by Number: For Kids
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£10.55
Rockridge Press Animal Atlas for Kids: A Visual Journey of
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£12.34
Rockridge Press How to Draw Animals for Kids: A Step by Step
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£10.47
Rosekidz The Super-Sized Book of Bible Activities:
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£20.89
Rosekidz The Super-Sized Book of Bible Activities:
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£20.89
Astra Publishing House Boom! Bellow! Bleat!: Animal Poems for Two or
Book SynopsisThis playful collection of poems--peppered with an astounding variety of animal sounds--is meant to be read aloud together.These poems for two or more voices explore the myriad sounds animals make--from a frog's jug-o-rum to a fish's boom! to an elephant's bark. Laced with humor, the poems are a delight to read aloud and cover all major classes of animals: mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, insects, even a crustacean! Readers will learn how to estimate the temperature by counting a cricket's chirps and see how creatures make sounds at specific pitches and frequencies, so that they can be heard despite other noise around them. Extensive end notes provide more information on the animals and how and why they make the sounds they do. Written by noted children's poet Georgia Heard, this is an ideal collection for parents and children to share, or for a fun, interactive classroom read-aloud.Trade ReviewA NCTE Notable Poetry Book"One thing that sets picture books apart from titles for older readers is that we often share them with another person. Georgia Heard’s text leans into this interactive experience, creating the space for distinct speakers in each poem. Each is intended as a sort of duet, with the text set in different colors to differentiate the alternating parts. The book relies heavily on the humor and child-friendly simplicity of animal noises, but the noises animals make are not always what you’d expect…the beauty of poetry for small children is that the sounds of words can be appealing long before their meanings are fully understood… Heard’s engaging poems, paired with Aaron DeWitt’s bright digital images of the natural world, are designed to bring readers together, and with an informative author’s note on various elements of the natural world, they may also find a welcome role in the classroom." -- The New York Times Book Review★ “Thirteen playful poems give young performers a chance to noisily shine as they explore the denizens of the wild. Poems are highly evocative…and many poems include notes to further guide readers in maximizing the mimicry (and the fun). The result is an opportunity for some startlingly effective natural noises, lively poetry, and glorious chaos…DeWitt also offers some elegant and dramatic spreads…Following in the estimable footsteps of Paul Fleischman, this work offers an irresistible invitation to its audience to join in the woooooooo, pzzzz pzzzz pzzzz, and peep of the natural world.” – The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, starred review“Kids love to make animal noises. The 13 poems in this collection vary in style, but all rely heavily on accurate animal sounds…(t)he poems could become part of a creative performance piece, and use as a home read-aloud could lead to playful adult-child interaction. The bold, digital illustrations have a painterly feel. Fascinating closing notes offer opportunities for caregivers to extend the instruction. In the hands of the right presenter, this book could lead to exciting aural experiences.” – Kirkus Reviews“In 13 short free-verse poems, Heard highlights animal calls, songs, and other noises…The entries…include notes related to the poem’s performance…and considerably expanded notes for each poem at the end fill in background behavioral facts, as well as identify each animal depicted in…DeWitt’s carefully detailed natural scenes. (T)he natural history…dovetails neatly into performer- and audience-pleasing mixes of words and onomatopoetic sound effects.”— Booklist“Animals of many kinds describe the sounds that they make in poems intended to be read aloud by two or more readers. DeWitt’s digital collages show fine detail in the animals’ features, depicting how their physical characteristics range as widely as their sounds. The use of onomatopoeia all but guarantees a lively group reading experience, while Heard’s back matter includes engaging facts about the biodiverse subjects.” – Publishers Weekly
£9.49
Astra Publishing House This Makes That
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£12.34
Astra Publishing House Checkups Shots and Robots
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£15.95
Astra Publishing House Rooting for Plants: The Unstoppable Charles S.
Book SynopsisMeet Charles S. Parker, an unsung yet trailblazing Black scientist who made major contributions to the fields of botany (the study of plants) and mycology (the study of fungi) in this inspiring STEM/STEAM picture book biography from the creators of Buzzing with Questions.In 1882, Black botanist and mycologist Charles S. Parker sprouted up in the lush, green Pacific Northwest. From the beginning, Charles’s passion was plants, and he trudged through forests, climbed mountains, and waded into lakes to find them. When he was drafted to fight in World War I, Charles experienced prejudice against Black soldiers and witnessed the massive ecological devastation that war caused. Those experiences made him even more determined to follow his dreams, whatever the difficulties, and to have a career making things grow, not destroying them.As a botanist and teacher, Charles traveled the United States, searching for new species of plants and fungi. After discovering the source of the disease killing peach and apricot trees, Charles was offered a job at Howard University, the famed historically Black college where he taught the next generation of Black scientists—men and women—to love plants and fungi as much as he did.Trade ReviewA 2024 NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade BookA 2024 NSTA-CBC Best STEM BookA 2024 CCBC Choice "Like Harrington and Taylor’s previous collaboration, Buzzing With Questions (2019), another picture-book biography of a Black scientist, this one is similarly thorough. Along with Parker’s contributions to the field of mycology, Harrington emphasizes his encouragement of young Black scientists...Sure to inspire a passion for all things plant to take root among aspiring scientists." —Kirkus Reviews"Accessible text traces the life of Charles S. Parker... Pleasing illustrations with varied layouts lend to the welcoming tone, while robust back matter with additional facts, a timeline, archival photos, and mini-bios of other notable Black botanists round out this appealing tribute." —Booklist"Clear, engaging prose outlines Parker’s lifelong love of plants, his desire to know 'where, when, why, and how they grew,' and to help others 'learn to love plants, too.'...With an earth-toned palette, Taylor’s digital art spotlights Parker’s collection expeditions, the plants and fungi he studied, and his fieldwork with students." —The Horn Book“Dr. Parker was a pioneering botanist. He explored and collected plants throughout North America, published his work on plant disease, and taught new students of botany at Howard University. He was a professor of many talents, and it is wonderful students will be able to learn about his life and legacy.” —Janelle M. Burke, associate professor of biology, director of the Howard University Herbarium “Rooting for Plants by Janice Harrington is a wonderfully lyrical encapsulation of the life of Black botanist Charles Stewart Parker and a thoughtful introduction to the scientific method for young children.—Sujin B. E. Huggins, professor, School of Information Studies, Dominican University and current member of the Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement committee“In the hands of a poet, science takes on a beauty not always accorded information. This biography of an early Black botanist is not only deeply researched but also lyrically written. With vivid illustrations grounding the text, children as well as their elders will find themselves enriched.”—Betsy Hearne, former director of the Center for Children’s Books, University of Illinois
£17.09
Capstone Press Adorable but Deadly Creatures
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£999.99
Capstone Press Cuddly but Deadly Animals
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£999.99
Pebble Books Baby African Elephants
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£999.99
Pebble Books All about Baby Cheetahs
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£999.99
Capstone Press Dolphins
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£999.99
Pebble Books All about Baby Flamingos
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£999.99
Capstone Press Koalas
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£999.99
Capstone Press Sea Lions
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£26.99
Capstone Press Is it a Frog or a Toad
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£999.99
Stone Arch Books Ollie Escapes the Great Chicago Fire
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£999.99
Capstone Press Wolf vs Golden Eagle
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£999.99
Capstone Press Polar Bear vs Orca
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£999.99
Capstone Press Lion vs Hyena
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£999.99
Stone Arch Books Ollie Escapes the Great Chicago Fire
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£999.99
WestBow Press Chauncey and the Chickens: Give Change a Chance
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£10.40
Pebble Books Animals Hidden in the Snow
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£28.19
Capstone Press Hidden in the Ocean
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£999.99
Pebble Books Opposites at the Zoo
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£999.99
Capstone Press Hidden in the Snow
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£999.99
Capstone Press Can You Survive Dangerous Desert Encounters?: An
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£999.99
Capstone Press Can You Survive Dangerous Desert Encounters
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£9.99
Capstone Press Can You Survive Hair-Raising Mountain Encounters
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£999.99
Pebble Books Bee Queens: Rulers of the Hive
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£999.99
Pebble Books Female Spotted Hyenas: Commanders of the Clan
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£999.99
Capstone Press Female Spotted Hyenas - Commanders of the Clan
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£999.99
Pebble Books I Am Not a Giraffe: Animals in the African
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£999.99
Pebble Books I Am Not a Parrot: Animals in the Rain Forest
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£999.99
Capstone Press I Am Not a Giraffe - Animals in the African
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£999.99
Capstone Press I Am Not A Parrot - Animals in the Rain Forest
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£999.99
Pebble Books The World's Most Amazing Animals
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£999.99
Capstone Press The World's Most Amazing Animals
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£7.59
Capstone Press Extremely Beautiful Creatures
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£999.99
