Children’s / Teenage general interest: Nature, animals, the natural world
Usborne Publishing Ltd Butterflies to Spot
Book SynopsisKate grew up in the Cotswolds and now lives in the West Midlands, where she worked as a primary school teacher before joining Usborne in 2019. Since then, she has worked on books on all sorts of topics, from airports and trucks to unicorns and butterflies.
£999.99
Globe Pequot City Safari
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£16.14
Hachette Children's Group Little Guides to Nature Hello Fossils and Shells
Book SynopsisGet outside and explore a world of fascinating fossils and shells with this beautifully illustrated pocket guide for children.Why do some shells have shimmery rainbow linings? And can you tell a trilobite from an ammonite? Beautiful gallery-style pages showcase creatures fossilised in amber, spiny fossils and an amazing array of colourful seashells. Fun off-the-page activity spreads include tips on fossil hunting and how to make fossil imprints using shells.With colourful illustrations and amazing facts, outdoor activities to try and features on shell patterns, great fossil finds and living fossils, this little book will provide hours of pleasure, both indoors and out.Be inspired to go outdoors and get up close with nature with this brand-new series from internationally bestselling illustrator Nina Chakrabarti. Also in this series: Hello Trees, Hello Fungi and Hello Bugs.
£8.54
Workman Publishing Indestructibles: Big and Little: A Book of
Book SynopsisLearn all about opposites in a book that's indestructible. Do you see the doggie? So big! Do you see the ladybug? So little! Happy, sad, wet, dry--can you tell the difference? 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
£6.50
Hachette Children's Group A Question of Geography Can You Stop a Volcano
Book SynopsisA fun, quirky geography series that tackles the questions other books are afraid to ask!What makes a volcano blow its top? How violent is Mount Vesuvius? And just HOW do volcanoes help tomatoes grow? Find out these answers to all these questions and much more in this book!With an engaging question and answer format, these books draw kids into geography in a fun way. Each book features one question per spread with a clear explanation to follow, maps, photos and fun and humorous illustrations. The quirky questions are designed to range from those that children will often ask to things they may never have thought of, but will still be keen to know the answer to.Perfect reading for curious young geographers aged 8 and up.Titles in the series:A Question of Geography: What Makes Land Wobble? and other questions about earthquakesA Question of Geography: Why Don;t Bees Freeze in the Arctic? and other questions about biomesA Question of Geography: Can a Mountain Really Grow?: and other questions about mountainsA Question of Geography: How Can it Rain Fish?: and other questions about weatherA Question of Geography: Can a River Just Vanish?: and other questions about rivers A Question of Geography: Can You Stop a Volcano Erupting?: and other questions about volcanoesA Question of Geography: What Makes a Mega City Mega?: and other questions about settlementsA Question of Geography: How Can a Rock Float?: and other questions about natural resources
£8.99
Hachette Children's Group Surprised by Science Plants are Powerful
Book SynopsisBe surprised by the astonishing science of the plant kingdom, with Sabrina Rose, AKA Science Girl - the internet''s most inspiring curator of facts and observations of our wonderful world!Surprised by Science: Plants are Powerful brings an attention-grabbing and accessible set of plant facts to life! Doing what she''s famous for online, Sabrina Rose dives into the most surprising corners of the plant world to explore the science at work. From defensive toxins, to alluring scents and colours; from visual tricks to sticky traps - this series is perfect for inquisitive children age 7 and up, and all fans of Science Girl.Surprised by Science is a series of books that takes the inspiring communication and research skills of Science Girl''s hugely popular platform and distills it on the page, with funny and engaging illustrations by Pipi Sposito paired with photos of the real-life science in action. The series includes: Electricity is Epic!; Plants are Powerful!; Forces are Fantastic!; Sound is Sensational!; Animals are Awesome!; Human Bodies are Brilliant!
£9.99
Hachette Children's Group A Question of Geography How Can a Rock Float
Book SynopsisUncover the mysteries of natural resources in this fun, lighthearted geography series
£8.99
Hachette Children's Group Adventures in Nature Exploring Woods
Book SynopsisGet outside and discover the natural wonders you can find in a wood!Whatever trees are found there, woods are wonderful places to spot nature. From shy deer to bright butterflies, this book will show you the best ways to experience the nature that you can find in a wood.This charmingly illustrated series encourages readers aged 7 and up to explore and experience nature and wildlife for themselves, while learning about core science topics including ecosystems, the changing seasons, life cycles and much more. Along the way, they will learn a host of scientific skills and techniques.Contents: Into the woods / Mighty trees / Places to live / Changing seasons / High in the trees / In the undergrowth / Among the leaves / On a tree stump / In a clearing / Fruits and seeds / Hidden animals / The wood at night / Nature diary / Glossary / Find out more / Index Books in the series:Adventures in Nature: Exploring ParksAdventures in Nature: Exploring WoodsAdventures in Nature: Exploring the SeasideAdventures in Nature: Exploring Ponds
£8.99
Hachette Children's Group Adventures in Nature Exploring Parks
Book SynopsisGet outside and discover the natural wonders you can find in a park!Big or small, parks are great places to spot nature. From busy squirrels to colourful minibeasts, this book will show you the best ways to experience the nature that you can find in a park.This charmingly illustrated series encourages readers aged 7 and up to explore and experience nature and wildlife for themselves, while learning about core science topics including ecosystems, the changing seasons, life cycles and much more. Along the way, they will learn a host of scientific skills and techniques.Contents: In the park / Places to live / Changing seasons / In the grass / In the trees / In a bush / By the water / Under a stone / Flowers / Life cycles / Food chains / Day by day / Nature diary / Glossary / Find out more / Index Books in the series:Adventures in Nature: Exploring ParksAdventures in Nature: Exploring WoodsAdventures in Nature: Exploring the SeasideAdventures in Nature: Exploring Ponds
£8.99
Hachette Children's Group Up Close: A life-size look at the animal kingdom
Book SynopsisDid you know that the world's biggest tongue belongs to the blue whale? Or that the snub-nosed monkey's nostrils point upwards, and when it rains it makes them sneeze? From paws to claws, tongues, teeth, tails and more, compare the biggest and the smallest animals (and all the others in between) in this illustrated exploration of creatures and their features.Includes stunning 'UP CLOSE' pages, which take a life-size look at a particular feature of two very different animals. See the mighty elephant's trunk (it can grow as long as a bathtub!) and compare it to the sensitive snout of an elephant shrew. Study the bristly tongue of a penguin and see how different it is to the stretchy, long tongue of a salamander.Written by science writer and children's book author Isabel Thomas, with beautiful illustrations by Dawn Cooper, this absorbing book will delight and educate young animal lovers aged 6+.
£8.54
Princeton Architectural Press Birds of the World: My Nature Sticker Activity
Book SynopsisWith their colourful feathers, beautiful songs, power of flight, and dinosaur ancestry, birds are truly astonishing creatures. But did you know that the huge variety of known species includes daring acrobats, inconsiderate noisemakers, ruthless hunters, wonderful swimmers, and blazing runners? Or that the tiniest bird in the world measures just two inches long? Beautifully illustrated by Olivia Cosneau, Birds of the World introduces aspiring ornithologists to these and other fun facts through a range of colouring activities, removable stickers, and a short quiz. In the process, children learn about the rich variety of birds living in our world, including nightingales, swallows, hummingbirds, pelicans, penguins, parrots, toucans, and flamingos, among others.
£7.44
Workman Publishing Nature Smarts Workbook, Ages 7–9: Learn about
Book SynopsisIt’s fun to be nature smart! Nature Smarts Workbook, Ages 7-9is packed with interactive learning activities that build knowledge and appreciation of the natural world. Based on the curriculum from the acclaimed outdoor educators at Mass Audubon, the colorful activity pages feature games, puzzles, mazes, and both on-the-page and outdoor activities that teach kids about geology, earth science, wildlife habits, basic botany, and more, along with important concepts such as pattern recognition and classification systems. From understanding how rocks transform to becoming a cloud detective, distinguishing between vertebrates and invertebrates, and identifying types of bird beaks and plant parts, this book expands on the school STEM curriculum to foster growth of the next generation of naturalists and conservationists.
£7.99
Bellwether Media Bull Sharks
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£11.69
Greystone Books,Canada Can You Hear the Trees Talking?: Discovering the
Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE AAAS/SUBARU PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE BOOKSBASED ON THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREES This interactive and illustrated book for kids aged 8-10 introduces the wonderful science of the forest through outdoor activities, quizzes, fun facts, photographs, and more!Discover the secret life of trees with this nature and science book for kids: Can You Hear the Trees Talking? shares the mysteries and magic of the forest with young readers, revealing what trees feel, how they communicate, and the ways trees take care of their families. The author of The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben, tells kids about the forest internet, aphids who keep ants as pets, nature’s water filters, and more fascinating things that happen under the canopy.Featuring simple activities kids can try on their own, along with quizzes, photographs, and more, Can You Hear the Trees Talking? covers a range of amazing topics including: How trees talk to each other (hint: through the wood wide web!) Why trees are important in the city How trees make us healthy and strong How trees get sick, and how we can help them get better This engaging and visually stunning book encourages learning and fun as kids discover the wonder of the natural world outside their windows."Lush full-color photos and pictures create an immersive experience and the layout facilitates engaged, delighted learning. ...this book may prompt frequent family visits to, and a new appreciation for, neighborhood trees and local forests.” —Washington ParentTrade Review“A fascinating and detailed guide. ... [Wohlleben] has done a remarkable job ensuring that each page tells a complete story, answering questions ranging from how trees know when it is spring to why trees are important in the city.”—Science Magazine“A forest's worth of appealing sidebars, pop-up quizzes with fascinating statistics, and colorful photographs add to a strong subtext: Forest preservation is not just important, but imperative. A tree-treatise treat.”—Kirkus Starred Review [Can You Hear the Trees Talking?] is an outstanding introduction into the world of trees. Highly recommended for students of science, environment, and ecology.—School Library Journal Starred Review “As fascinating and relaxing as a stroll through the woods.”—Booklist“[Can You Hear the Trees Talking] presents a beautifully laid-out walk through the forest with a kindly guide, who points out fascinating sights and intriguing phenomena. Captivating, close-up photos illuminate the engaging text, making this both a superb classroom resource and a strong choice for young browsers.”—Publishers Weekly“Can You Hear the Trees Talking? is a fantastic and accessible version of his bestselling The Hidden Life of Trees. [Wohlleben] poses a series of basic questions for his readers—can trees talk, are trees brave, do trees sleep at night, how do trees know when it’s spring—and offers them his unique knowledge and shares his passion for trees, wonderful photographs of his forest and fun quizzes and simple activities.”—The Globe and Mail“Our favorite books to inspire your kids to go outdoors….an eye-opening look at how trees nurture each other, socialize, communicate, compete, and even exhibit different ‘personalities.’ The insights you’ll glean may well transform your walks in the woods forever.”—Matador Network“Curious kids will eat this one up, because it’s full of facts!”—Romper"[Peter Wohlleben's] dedication, knowledge, and passion come through on every page of this book. Filled with whimsy, information, and activities, this book is a delight for children of all ages! ”—Powell's Books “A delightful way to introduce children to the wonders of the trees and to the world of the forest….Any child who is curious about nature would love Can You Hear the Trees Talking?, and it would make a great book for family activities as well as for use in a traditional or homeschool curriculum.” —Beth Fish Reads“Kid-friendly… could embraced by a science teacher for use in the class.”—Kiss the Book Jr.“Children were talking with trees for centuries before scientists proved that trees communicate. What better guide to kids' conversation with our leafy neighbors than Peter Wohlleben, who revealed to adults the hidden lives of trees? This splendid book is bursting with exciting science. Better yet, Can You Hear The Trees Talking? fosters reverence and wonder for a forest far more magical than even fairy-tales claim."—Sy Montgomery, New York Times bestselling author and recipient of the Sibert Medal
£14.24
Inhabit Media Inc A Childrens Guide to Arctic Birds
Book SynopsisIn addition to the many types of bird that live in the Arctic year-round, there are about one hundred species that travel seasonally to the Arctic to lay their eggs and raise their young. In this book, young readers learn about twelve of the birds that call the Arctic home, whether that be for all or part of the year. With a simple layout and easy-to-follow headings for each bird, this beautiful book is filled with fun, useful facts, including where to look for eggs and nests during the short Arctic summer and how to recognize each bird''s call on the wind. Because migratory birds live in the Arctic for part of the year, many of the feathered friends covered in A Children''s Guide to Arctic Birds can be seen at various times of the year throughout North America.
£11.39
Nimbus Publishing Ltd Garden Wonders: A Guidebook for Little Green
Book SynopsisThe newest book in the Little Explorers series shows young readers how to garden everything from flowers to veggies -- and offers tips and tricks for keeping it all in bloom. Let's get our hands dirty! Whether you have a big backyard or pots on a balcony, you can grow just about anything if you have healthy soil, plenty of water, and bright sunlight. The newest book in the Little Explorers series takes young readers through every step to creating their own garden: from collecting nutrient-rich soil and choosing the right time of day to water your plants, to identifying helpful critters from unwanted pests. Featuring new vocabulary words like germinate, fertilizer, and pollinator, and encouraging a microscopic look at nature, this is the perfect book for curious little gardeners. What will you grow first?
£15.15
Hachette Children's Group Let's Make Some Great Art: Animals
Book SynopsisAward-winning British illustrator Marion Deuchars has returned with a new addition to her popular Let's Make Some Great Art activity book series. From drawing and painting to collaging and printing, Let's Make Some Great Art: Animals includes all kinds of art activities to engage budding artists and animal-lovers.Get creative as you blow-paint your own strange creatures, make handprint animals, or use paper and fingerprints to make greyhounds, giraffes and tigers
£9.49
Hachette Children's Group Let's Look at... Animals: Board Book
Book SynopsisWith beautiful artwork from best-selling author and illustrator Marion Deuchars, this book is the perfect introduction to animals.
£6.99
Hachette Children's Group Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species
Book SynopsisDarwin's theory of evolution written in an accessible format and richly illustrated throughout for children aged 7+.Part of the non-fiction series Words that Changed the World, this book is an accessible guide to the theory of evolution, presented in an attractive format with beautiful illustrations throughout.Written by Anna Brett and richly illustrated by Nick Hayes, it lets the young reader discover how Darwin changed our understanding of the human race - and our place within the animal kingdom - with his ground-breaking work, On the Origin of Species. Divided into short yet comprehensive chapters, children will be able to learn about one of the most significant theories of mankind and discern the ideas - as well as their consequences - of one of the most influential scientists in the world.The book includes a glossary of key terms and concepts and is an invaluable companion for the understanding of Darwin's theory, perfect for both the home setting and the school environment. It's suitable for kids aged 7+ and is a must-have for anyone who wants to learn and explore the notions of one of human history's most remarkable people.It charts Darwin's life-changing voyage on the Beagle and introduces his theory of evolution to apprentice naturalists everywhere.
£16.19
Templar Publishing My First Book of Weather: With 4 sections and
Book SynopsisA gloriously illustrated first guide to the weather for ages 6+.Split into four clear sections on: What is Weather?, Changing Weather, World Weather and Extreme Weather, discover how storm clouds form, why we have seasons, how seaweed can tell us what the weather will be, why fish and frogs sometimes fall from the sky and much more. Cinyee Chiu's charming illustrations are accompanied by carefully written text for young readers by children's natural history author Camilla de la Bedoyere. Consulted by experts at the Royal Meteorological Society.Includes 4 tear-out wipe-clean spotting cards, ideal for using on a nature walk or in the garden to encourage a sense of adventure, and a glossary of weather words. There's a peregrine falcon to spot in every scene - will you find them all?
£11.69
Little Tiger Press Group Mystic Forest
Book SynopsisDo you believe in magic? Maia and her friends do! And when they meet the Star Animals, a whole world of adventure unfolds. The Star Friends are very excited to be going on a camping trip in the forest where they’ll learns all sorts of survival skills. But when they arrive, strange things start to happen – equipment is broken, the girls’ shoes are thrown into the lake and something seems to be following them in the bushes... Could someone be trying to sabotage the camp using magic? If so, the Star Friends are determined to stop it! Perfect for fans of MY SECRET UNICORN and THE RESCUE PRINCESSES, and for RAINBOW MAGIC readers looking to move on to a more challenging adventure.
£6.99
Bonnier Books UK Along Came a... Rainbow
Book SynopsisClouds, rainbows, snowflakes... they all come from somewhere. But how did they get there? Why is a rainbow SO colourful? Why is a tornado SO swirly? And why is a raindrop shaped like a... hamburger? Along Came a... Rainbow! answers all of these questions about the WEATHER and many more, in hilarious comic-book style. Featuring a host of colourful characters - from grumpy clouds to friendly fogs - each with their own mini story to tell about exactly how they came along. This book is perfect for young readers who love storybooks, but have LOTS of questions to answer.Written by rising-star Saskia Gwinn (author of Scientists are Saving the World), and illustrated in rib-tickling style by Paula Bowles (illustrator of Tiny Crab is a Tidy Crab), this is a series of laugh-out-loud science stories the whole family can enjoy. Look out for: Along Came a... Burp!
£8.99
Hachette Children's Group When Poems Fall From the Sky
Book SynopsisNominated for the 2023 Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing and the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration.Original, inspiring and intimate, When Poems Fall From the Sky marries science and poetry to create a tender and thoughtful love-letter to Earth promising children a riot of imagination, humour and joy – the perfect book to celebrate National Poetry Day on 6th October.The collection of poems, raps, rhymes, haiku and little plays is written by Zaro Weil, winner of the 2020 CLiPPA children's poetry prize and is illustrated in full colour throughout by artist Junli Song.When Poems Fall From the Sky is the first title to publish since the pair won the coveted CLiPPA prize with their stunning poetry anthology, Cherry Moon.In exquisitely illustrated full-colour pages, trees, birds, animals, rivers, flowers, mountains and insects each share their own magical stories. And the stories they tell, the 'poems' that fall from the sky, subtly and powerfully illuminate our hope and collective role as guardians of our earth.Trade Review'Beautifully written poems that shout out to be read aloud' -- Annie Everall OBE, Director Authors Aloud UK'This is magical. I have wept, smiled, laughed and remembered' -- Bronnie Mayho, Bookwagon Limited'A book that should be in every school, inspiring children to engage with the world around them' -- Jane Etheridge, Treasurer, Federation of Children's Book Groups'Stunning' * The Book Activist *'A fabulous collection!' * North Somerset Teachers Book Award *'A lovely anthology that should find its place both in the classroom and home, providing as it does opportunities for quiet contemplation and lively interaction – there are the little plays demanding to be performed' * Books for Keeps Magazine *
£999.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd Spotters Guides Wild Flowers
Book SynopsisExplore the wonderful world of wild flowers with this inspiring illustrated guide. The perfect companion for nature lovers of all ages, it covers over 160 different flowers that can be spotted in the UK and Europe. Each flower has a beautifully detailed, accurate illustration to help you identify it, along with information on where to find them and when they bloom during the year.
£8.54
Usborne Publishing Ltd Cut and Stick Animals
Book SynopsisChildren are invited to cut out shapes from the cutting pages and glue them onto the illustrated scenes. The large, simple shapes to cut around are perfect for little hands to follow and provide a fun way to practise scissor skills. From cute and cuddly pets to ferocious lions, tigers and bears, there are all sorts of wonderful animals to create in this imaginative book. There are also lots of things to talk about on each page to improve vocabulary.
£5.99
Hungry Tomato Ltd Ultimate Predators Rulers of the Oceans
Book SynopsisExplore the top 10 fierce predators prowling our oceans, scoring from least deadly to most deadly! With powerful images and jaw-dropping facts, get ready for some dangerous creatures to show you their impressive skills.
£9.49
Hungry Tomato Ltd Ultimate Predators Hunting Legends
Book SynopsisExplore the top 10 most ferocious predators, scoring from least to most deadly! With powerful images and jaw-dropping facts, prepare for the hunters at the top of their game to show you their impressive skills.
£9.49
Hungry Tomato Ltd Ultimate Predators Extinct Beasts
Book SynopsisExplore the top 10 fiercest dinosaurs, scoring from least to most deadly! With powerful images and jaw-dropping facts, get ready for these dangerous creatures to show you their impressive hunting skills.
£9.49
Hungry Tomato Ltd. Animal Habitats
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Hungry Tomato Ltd Can Snakes Predict Earthquakes
Book SynopsisSnakes are incredible, as are the ophiologists who study them. Snakes have powerful senses, but it's hard to believe they can predict danger deep underground! Scientific discoveries and the stories behind them are a great read for curious kids.
£9.49
Hungry Tomato Ltd. Do Fish Only Live Underwater
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Hungry Tomato Ltd Trees Where Do They Grow
Book SynopsisWhere Do They Grow?is one of four nature books in the series of Trees. Discover diverse habits that trees have adapted to thrive in. Mangrove trees in the swamp, the layers of the rainforest, tough desert species and more. Beautifully illustrated scenes with accessible text shows different species plus the animals and nature that surrounds them.
£8.54
Hungry Tomato Ltd Natures Habitats In the Polar Regions
Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated up-to-date exploration of the fascinating northern and southern polar regions. Some of the most amazing animals on Earth live in these frigid zones. So from penguins to polar bears narwhals to arctic wolves it's a book that kids will want to read again.
£8.54
Hungry Tomato Ltd Young Adventurers My Book About Mammals
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Hungry Tomato Ltd Young Science Seekers Why Dont Worms Have Legs
£8.54
Post Wave Publishing UK Ltd Little Seed
Book SynopsisFollow the journey of a little seed with plenty of cut-outs and flaps to explore.
£14.44
Bonnier Books Ltd My Big Pink Book of Colouring
Book SynopsisWith over 90 colouring pages filled with exciting images, My Big Pink Book of Colouring is packed with value and fun
£9.49
Little Tiger Press Group Super Poopers
Book SynopsisWhich animals eat their own poo and what do bird droppings have to do with spa treatments? How come some creatures make their homes from dung and why are beetle faeces part of the average grocery shop? Get to the bottom of these questions and many more in this book which proves the power of poo and what it can do for humans and animals alike. Loo-se yourself in this book and get the scoop about poop! With fascinating facts, hilarious text and quirky illustrations, this non-fiction book teaches readers about how extraordinary poop can be! From it's many uses around the world to all kinds of animal excrement, this book covers a much-loved topic in a new and silly way. Alex Woolf's brilliantly funny writing and Isobel Lundie's hysterical illustrations give non-fiction a stinky spin. If your child enjoyed Poo: A Natural History of the Unmentionable or The Clue is in the Poo, they will love this educational and side-splittingly funny book about poo.Trade ReviewA fun collection of facts and pictures around the theme of poo and animals which will instantly grab any young person’s attention! The fun cartoonish images will entertain and engage children whilst also teaching them an awful lot about biology and how fascinating and gross the animal kingdom can be! -- Laura and Asher Reads
£13.49
Priddy Books Baby Animals: Baby Touch & Feel
Book SynopsisBabies will love meeting the adorable animals and exploring the touch-and-feel pages in Baby Animals, the next title publishing into the successful Baby Touch & Feel series by Priddy Books. Filled with cute baby animals, from kittens and puppies, to bunnies and more, this multi-sensory shaped board book will stimulate babies' senses as they explore the pages. Featuring a different touch and feel texture on each spread, the gentle rhyming text and vibrant photographic images of animals and babies help to develop picture recognition.
£7.59
Priddy Books My Best Friend Is A Tiger
Book SynopsisMy Best Friend is a: Tiger is a fantastic touch-and-feel title in a touch-and-feel series by Priddy Books.With a padded, embroidered character on the cover and a unique touch-and-feel to discover on every spread, this sturdy board book is ideal for toddlers who love exploring the world with their hands. The simple rhyming text and playful artwork invites children to join the funny tiger and see all the silly scenarios he finds himself in.Also available in this series: My Best Friend Is A: Sloth, My Best Friend Is A: Giraffe, My Best Friend Is A: Dinosaur.
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Atlas of Amazing Birds
Book Synopsis Matt Sewell takes you on a world tour, exploring the most amazing birds on every continent 'No budding ornithologist should be without Matt Sewell's Atlas of Amazing Birds… sumptuous illustrations and brief captions tell us all we need to know.' The Telegraph Matt Sewell, creator of Our Garden Birds, presents his personal selection of the most amazing birds from around the world. With witty descriptions and dazzling illustrations of every bird, this book is a super-colourful, song-filled, strange and stunning celebration of bird life. Did you know that the bald eagle holds the record for the world's biggest nest – weighing more than two tons? When the elf owl gets into trouble, it plays dead rather than fighting? The Adelie penguin can hold its breath for six minutes and leap up to three metres out of the water? Discover these and many more fascinating facts in this fabulous and beautiful book. Every bird chosen to appear in this book is amazing in its own individual way – birds that migrate thousands of miles, have strange and showy mating rituals, survive in extreme environments, are brilliant builders, are super-fast, super-brave or super-big! Sections on each continent – Europe, Asia, Africa, Australasia, North America, South America and Antarctica – include maps to pore over. Travel the world to see magnificent eagles, resilient penguins, tiny hummingbirds, towering ostriches, stunning peacocks and many more.Trade Review'[The]text certainly doesn’t talk down to readers; its conversational style is engaging … An alluring volume for a wide age range, show-casing some of the avian wonders of the world.' ― Red Reading Hub 'This vibrant compendium celebrates the most amazing birds from around the world. The dazzling watercolour illustrations are accompanied by witty and informative observations that bring the birds to life … A stunning gift book for little nature lovers and a lovely book to share with the family' ― South Wales Evening Post 'No budding ornithologist should be without Matt Sewell’s Atlas of Amazing Birds, in which sumptuous illustrations and brief captions tell us all we need to know' ― The Telegraph, The Best New Children's Books to Buy for Christmas 'Absolutely fascinating … beautifully written … the illustrations are enchanting – colourful and quirky- really celebrating birds from around the world… This is a fascinating book which will keep young ornithologists happy for hours!’ ― North Somerset Teacher's Book Awards 'Illustrated in beautiful and expressive watercolour … This is a book to delight, intrigue and inspire as well as inform' ― Lovereading4kids.co.uk 'Packed with Sewell’s eye-catching, watercolour illustrations, his irresistible wit and charm, and interesting facts and figures, this big, beautiful book includes the author’s personal selection of birds from around the world, all brought to life in his dazzling style … superbly produced and presented book… perfect as a gift and ideal as a teaching tool.' ― Lancashire Evening Post 'With gorgeous pictures and fun facts … this book is an inspiration for bird lovers and anyone wishing to learn more.' ― Juno Magazine
£15.29
Little Tiger Press Group In the Sky: Designs inspired by nature
Book SynopsisScientists often take a leaf from nature when devising inventions. Find out more and let your imagination soar: Discover how nature has inspired some great creations, from the Wright Brothers' first aeroplane to Eiji Nakatsu's bullet train. Meet brilliant birds, boisterous bats, and family trees as we celebrate the creatures of the sky. Explore the human and natural world, from bee discos to the design of outer-space cameras.
£11.69
Anness Publishing Exploring Science: Planet Earth Continents
Book SynopsisThis title comes with 19 easy-to-do experiments and 250 exciting pictures. It is packed with facts on the birth of our planet and the forces that shape the land. You can discover how and why the Earth is unique, how life-support systems such as the atmosphere, water - and just the right amount of energy from the Sun - make our environment so rich and varied. Fun, exciting experiments explain the science: erode a sugar mountain, and simulate geological folds using clay. With the help of vivid diagrams, landscape and close-up photographs, the authoritative text reveals and explains the marvels and mysteries of our world. It is a book to capture the interest of independent readers, or for families or school groups to explore together. How was the Earth formed? When did living things first appear upon its surface? Why is the climate changing? This book traces the story of our world, from the Big Bang and the earliest stirrings of life to the impact of humankind. Page by page, the author investigates the different elements that make up the Earth. He explains the planet's fiery creation and its place in the Universe, and probes ocean depths as remarkable and as varied as the continents above them. Practical experiments and projects reinforce the learning experience.
£7.59
Anness Publishing Sticker Fun: Nature
Book SynopsisThis title comes with over 50 reusable stickers. This is a play-and-learn sticker book that presents a child's-eye view of the natural world. You can meet familiar and strange animals and plants in a variety of locations: at home, on the beach, in the forest and on the farm. Fun words complement lively photographs and set simple challenges to seek the right sticker for the right place - find another duck to paddle in a puddle, look for leaves to blow in the wind, pick up a missing penguin, find the snail who left the trail, and much more. It features entertaining subjects such as weather, nature on your doorstep, and a walk on the wild side. It helps preschool children to develop early literacy and numeracy skills. It offers reusable stickers for every page that can be stuck down time and time again. Give your child an excellent start to their learning with this lively activity book. Hunt for the escaped hamster, find another wriggling worm in the wet grass, seek the sheepdog's lost flock, and complete a line of marching ants. Number skills and basic vocabulary are introduced through simple words and pictures.Find the yellow flower, place some more plants on the table and find others to grow in the garden. The sticker activities put learning into practice and quite naturally make it an enjoyable experience for early readers.
£5.02
What on Earth Publishing Ltd Humanimal: Incredible Ways Animals Are Just Like
Book SynopsisSo you think you’re special? Just because people have built cities, invented pop-up toasters and put people on the Moon that they are somehow different from (or better than) other living things? Well it’s time to think again! Humanimal explores the interconnections of the human and natural worlds in ways you never before imagined… Inside you will discover how slime moulds learn how to navigate through a maze; how rats are ticklish and how it makes them laugh out loud; how elephants have funerals for their lost loved ones; how bees vote in elections to decide where to locate their nests; how crows use cars to crack nuts and a whole lot more! This richly illustrated, mesmerising exploration shows that humans and other animals don’t just live on the same planet, they also share many of the same patterns of behaviour, making us all fellow players in the drama that is life on Earth. Fascinating and stunningly illustrated, Humanimal explores and celebrates the astonishing ways in which animals and humans are alike. Written by Christopher Lloyd, the bestselling author of Absolutely Everything, and illustrated by the superbly talented Mark Ruffle. Including a colourful jacket with a wonderful animal surprise underneath, this book will astound and amaze children aged 7–11, along with their family and friends, too!Trade Review"These examples give a fascinating insight to the similarities between species and promote sympathy with the animal world - which can only be a good thing for future generations." * BookTrust *“The illustrations are lovely, using bold blocks of colour and showing the creatures sensitively. I particularly love the spread of the bees on honeycomb and flower. This is great book to add to the class or school library, encouraging children to pause and consider the similarities between us.” * North Somerset's Teachers' Book Awards *"A rich, colourful guide to 'incredible ways animals are just like us', this book will increase children's interest in, and empathy with living creatures, as well as making them laugh." * Big Issue - Kids' books of the year 2019 *"A wealth of information about the ways in which animals work, build, live and have fun together." * Armadillo Magazine *"A highly interesting account of animal behaviour brought alive by Mark Ruffle's vibrant illustrations." * Irish Examiner *“Brilliant … Brimming with Lloyd’s energy and enthusiasm, and with fun and learning on every page, this is a glorious celebration of our enduring relationship with all creatures great and small.” * Lancashire Evening Post *
£11.69
Scallywag Press Polly Bee Makes Honey
Book SynopsisA girl follows Polly the worker bee collecting pollen and nectar from various flowers, and bringing it back to the hive where it is stored in the honeycomb. We meet the queen bee and the drones, and finally see honey being harvested and enjoyed.
£7.59
Magic Cat Publishing Nature in a nutshell: Watch 40 Natural Wonders
Book SynopsisA guide to exploring, understanding and appreciating nature like never before. From a star being born to a fossil starting to form, discover the stories and science behind 40 wonders of the natural world.
£16.19
Hungry Tomato Ltd Plants
Book SynopsisExplore plants from the tiniest seeds and stages of growth to the different parts and what they need. Key topics are beautifully illustrated showing seed dispersion, germination and pollination and more...A young science fun read series with animals, insects, nature and habitats
£8.54
