Children’s / Teenage general interest: Nature, animals, the natural world

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Book SynopsisAll it takes is one: one coral gamete to start a colony, one person to make a difference, one idea to change the world.Trade Review"Sumptuously illustrated and empathetically written ‘The Brilliant Deep’ provides a much needed prod to our consciences to save our wonderful but struggling nature." -- Picture Books Blogger"This beautifully illustrated picture book with its simple, easy to read text is amazingly informative and thought provoking" -- StorySnug"A fascinating book to read." -- Let Them Be Small

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Book SynopsisNow in paperback, this is the perfect nonfiction accompaniment to Over and Under the Snow and Lines.

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Book SynopsisKatie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.Trade ReviewBeautifully designed with eye-catching, colourful illustrations... Ideal as a learning tool for parents, nurseries and school, Why Do We Need Bees? offers a hive of fun and important facts for both children and adults. * Lancashire Evening Post *Full of brilliant questions and appealing illustrations that are sure to keep young readers engaged... a great book to share in a learning setting. * Mamma Filz *With clear, colourful, slightly comic illustration, easy-to-read text and durable flaps – inquisitive children will love poring over these titles again and again, acquiring information whilst having fun. * Carousel *

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Book SynopsisGrowing up by the seaside, Megan buried herself in books (and sometimes pebbles). She studied English at university, and later Children's Literature, before teaching English to teenagers in a secondary school. She now writes books for Usborne about all kinds of things, from trucks and trains to bats and ballerinas.

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Book SynopsisLittle ones will love bringing the zoo to life in this adorable sound book. Press the pages to hear lions roaring, monkeys jabbering and lots more, and pore over colourful scenes including feeding time for the seals and elephants playing in the pool. With simple text, holes to peep through and fingertrails to explore.

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Book SynopsisJourney to far-flung rainforests and decorate tropical scenes including a crocodile creek, elephant parade and parrots in the treetops in this colourful sticker book. With over 300 reusable stickers of tigers, toucans, sloths, orang-utans and more, and a fold-out back cover to store stickers when not in use.

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Book SynopsisThere are lots of animals to match in this entertaining card game for young children. There are 52 snap cards (13 matching sets of 4), with labelled pictures showing a sloth, hippo, monkey and lots more. The game can be played with fewer cards to make it easier for younger players to join in.

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Book SynopsisFly with the Christmas fairy as she flutters around Fairyland with her woodland friends. Use the stickers to dress the fairies and decorate the delightful wintery scenes.

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Book SynopsisMy book of Africa takes the reader on a journey into Africa and into the world of a ten-year-old girl called Tippi. Tippi is no ordinary child. She believes that she has the gift of talking to animals and that they are like brothers to her. 'I speak to them with my mind, or through my eyes, my heart or my soul, and I see that they understand and answer me.' Tippi is the daughter of French filmmakers and wildlife photographers, Alain Degre and Sylvie Robert, who have captured her on film with some of Africa's most beautiful and dangerous animals. Tippi shares her thoughts and wisdom on Africa, its people and the animals she has come to know and love. Often her wisdom is beyond her years, and her innocence and obvious rapport with the animals is both fascinating and charming.

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Book SynopsisA highly illustrated, playful field guide for budding natural scientists and curious observers of the world right under our noses. Observology is the study of looking. An observologist makes scientific expeditions, albeit very small ones, every day. They notice interesting details in the world around them. They are expert at finding tiny creatures, plants and fungi. They know that water snails glide upside down on the undersurface of the water; not all flies have wings; earthworms have bristles; butterflies taste with their feet. An observologist knows that there are extraordinary things to be found in even the most ordinary places. The Observologist puts over 100 small creatures and features of the natural world under the microscope, piquing our curiosity with only the most interesting facts. Subjects range from slugs, ants and seeds, fungi and flies through to bees and bird poop. But this is no everyday catalogue of creatures. It is an antidote to boredom, an invitation out of the digital world and screentime, an encouragement to observe our environment, with care and curiosity, wherever we are. Facts combine with comics, detailed illustrations, science and funny stories in this unique, warm and fascinating account of the small things all around us. Graphic and comic illustrations with funny talking insects make this a playful and informative book for 7- to 11-year-olds and one to be treasured in the classroom. Giselle Clarkson has a comics and conservation background. Through her unique sensibility you’ll find that once you start thinking small, there’s no limit to what you can notice—right under your nose.Trade Review"A charming work sure to spark a lifelong habit of looking closely at the natural world." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review"A magnum opus—Giselle has a great ability to see the world from a child’s perspective." -- Radio New Zealand“The ultimate boredom-buster and a wholesome antidote to the digital world…teaches young readers to embrace curiosity, show patience and care for their environment in unexpected ways.”"A brilliant blend of factual and hilarious." -- Centre for Literacy in Primary Education, UK"A carefully curated museum for all ages." -- The Sapling, New Zealand"All-encompassing." -- The Listener, 50 Best Kids' Books of 2023"With lots of useful pieces of information, you can dip in and out and learn something new each time." -- National Library of New Zealand, Best Children's Books of 2023Table of ContentsObservology: The Study of Looking Principles of Observology Preparing for Observology Keeping Things Orderly (Taxonomy) Scientific Names Observological Instruments An Observologist's Introduction to Invertebrates (Anatomy) A Damp Corner Slugs and Snails Fungi Wood lice Centipedes vs Millipedes Ponds and Long-standing Puddles Things to Spot at Night Patience Pavement Ants Birdwatching without Birds Collections Lichen Phenology Droppings and Eggs Worms A Weedy Patch Bees Common Wasp vs Honey Bee Wasps Things to Fiddle With Wet Days Growing Up as an Insect Caterpillars Seeds Notable Leaves Behind the Curtains Cockroaches Flies Aural Observology Spiders Moths Moth vs Butterfly How to Get a Fly to Go Outside How to Hide in Plain Site Save a Worm Sneak Up on a Bug Help an Exhausted Bee Relocate a Spider Save a Moth from Drowning Final Exam Index

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Book SynopsisA stunning companion to the bestselling Our World – this extraordinary book is a beautiful and accessible introduction to the world’s seasons that, after reading, transforms into a 3D globe The youngest readers are invited to identify and experience the Earth’s amazing seasons around the globe through rhyming verse and lush illustrations: frosty winter, blossoming spring, bountiful summer, colourful autumn. Secondary text offers detailed curriculum-focused facts that encourage children to consider their own environments, making the experience personal yet set within a global backdrop. This informative homage to Earth’s seasons is sure to inspire children to learn more about their planet – and to engage with the world around them. Ages 2-5Trade ReviewFollow-up to the bestselling, Our World, a Parent's Magazine Best Book Pick of 2020 'A brilliant learning resource that will inspire children to learn more about our beautiful planet and to engage with the natural world around them.' – Little Library Owl 'If you're a multitasker, this book's for you. Our Seasons: The World in Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn is a beautifully illustrated board book—which also doubles as a sculpture that your child can admire all year long.' – Bal Harbour Shops 'Mesmerizing illustrations depict people and nature throughout the seasons, the continents of the world, the earth rotating around the sun, and other delightful images.' – Children's Literature 'Sturdy and quite attractive.' – Youth Services Book Review 'An innovative earth-shaped board book with vivid illustrations and lots of great information.' – Baby Librarians 'An engaging and stunningly illustrated introductory book about the seasons with easy-to-understand descriptions about winter, spring, summer, and autumn!' – Parnassus Musing 'Standing at about a foot tall, this book turns into a gorgeous display… when you want to do more than admire this lovely book… journey through its pages, across 4 intricately illustrated seasons.' – Bluestocking Thinking‘One of the many ways you can engage your children in conversation about seasons.’ – Book Nook Review‘Beautiful, retro illustrations accompany the text and have details audiences will dive into for quite some time.’ – Little Cub Literacy‘For little fans of science, geography, and animals.’ – Dad Suggests

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Book Synopsis'A visually arresting, fact-filled journey diving underwater around the world.' – School Library Journal, Starred Review A poetic read-aloud celebration of our planet’s underwater worlds, that opens up to create a freestanding globe The youngest readers are invited to explore and experience our blue planet’s amazing underwater ecosystems through rhyming verse and lush illustrations: from freshwater ponds to the deepest depths of the ocean, streams, and rivers, to coral reefs and polar waters. Secondary text offers more detailed, curriculum-focused facts and encourages readers to learn about different plants and animals found in various watery habitats across the globe. This informative homage to our blue planet is sure to inspire readers to go outside, explore the water worlds around them, and to learn more about our planet. This sturdy and gorgeous book, which, like others in the same series (Our World and Our Seasons), opens out into a 3D freestanding globe, is the perfect gift for young readers, encouraging them to explore our globe's vital water ecosystems through its artful and engaging pages. For ages 2-5 Trade Review‘A visually arresting, fact-filled journey diving underwater around the world … Stunning illustrations will hold children captivated and motivated to help protect this vital resource.’ – School Library Journal, Starred Review‘Books of this sort give readers the freedom to determine how best to read the books for themselves. The fact that it also looks utterly original is really just the icing on the cake.’ – Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production‘Provides a super neat glimpse into how bodies of water work.’ – Book Riot‘A good board book to introduce young children to the importance of water, along with various waterbodies and the animals who live there … [It] will hold a child’s attention.’ – Toronto.com‘A treasure trove of information and beauty for ocean lovers. The illustrations are breathtaking and the facts are captivating.’ – Little Cub Literacy‘In terms of content, this is a winner … Amazingly cool.’ – Picture Book Playdate‘The draw of Our Underwater World is undeniably [its] innovative shape, … unique design, and intricate images.’ – Cracking the Cover‘Stunning … Each book [in the Our World series] is a treasure.’ – Bluestocking Thinking‘Fun and engaging … A great reminder of the importance of taking care of water.’ – Because My Mother Read‘Simply spectacular … A stunning addition to any collection.’ – Olivia the Librarian‘Encourages readers to find bodies of water near them and learn about the creatures that call it home.’ – Sincerely Stacie‘Unique and fun … An excellent addition to a pop-up/activity book collection.’ – Jean Little Library

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Book SynopsisColour Me: Animals is a part of a colouring activity range from Priddy Books. Children can add colour to different pictures of animals simply by wetting a paintbrush and painting over the pages, no paints needed! The pages are even reusable—once painted, the colour magically disappears so kids can complete the pictures again and again. With sturdy board pages and a paintbrush included in a blister pack, it is the perfect book to entertain children wherever they are.

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Book SynopsisWe have a wonderful Earth! The Creation story is shown in this colorful book through interactive elements such as lift the flap, turn the wheel, look in the mirror, and more. Kids will have hours of fun as they explore Creation and learn how they can take care of God's wonderful earth.

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Book Synopsis“There was tiger poo, lion poo, prickly porcupine poo, Plummeting giraffe poop that landed with a splat. Dollops of gnu poo, bouncy kangaroo poo, A trail of drippy droppings from a fat wombat!” Zoo Keeper Bob is exhausted. There’s too much poo in the zoo – and he’s the one who has to scoop it up. Then one day, a mysterious glowing poo appears! Could it be alien poop from outer space? And what on EARTH will Bob do with it? Perfect for fans of The Dinosaur who Pooped Christmas, children will laugh out loud at this gloriously poopy, funny picture book! Packed with humour, the romping rhyme and deliciously cheeky wordplay is a joy to read aloud. From Steve Smallman (The Eyebrows of Doom, Bear's Big Bottom) and illustrator, Ada Grey (Hippobottymus). If you like this book, then you'll LOVE Cock-a-Doodle-Poo, also by Steve Smallman. Also available: Poo in the Zoo: The Great Poo Mystery, Poo in the Zoo: The Island of Dinosaur PooTrade Review"This rhyming super-stinker just cries out to be read aloud... Ada Grey’s scatological scenes induced howls of delighted laughter from my audience of 5s to 10s, several of whom wanted to paw over the pages for themselves." * - Jill R Bennett *"This brilliantly anarchic picture story really romps along with its lively illustrations... and pages of rollicking rhyme and rib-tickling escapades. The ideal book to read aloud and get the kids laughing… and joining in the fun." * - Lancashire Evening Post *"Packed with humour, romping rhyme and deliciously cheeky wordplay, Poo in the Zoo is a joy to read aloud to children." * - Babyworld *"Poo in the Zoo is hilariously funny, and with a rhyming text, you will enjoy reading this out loud to little ones with its cheeky word play. Ada Grey’s illustrations are bold, with cute fun characters and she has managed to illustrate all of the different types of poo rather tastefully!" * - Bookworm Baby *"A marvellous story which will have young ones in fits of laughter all the way. Ada Grey's hilarious illustrations are the perfect match." * - Parents in Touch *"It’s very funny, and utterly delightful for giggly toddlers who love a good poo story ... This is just the sort of fun picture book that goes down a treat at playgroups and nurseries, and is wonderful for a rainy afternoon’s story time." * The Book Bag Blog's Top 10 Picture Books of 2015 *"Rhyming text, detailed illustrations and plenty of toilet humour combine to create a silly tale which is sure to appeal to young children, and could be particularly useful when potty training." * - Booktrust *"A great bedtime treat." * - Daily Mirror *"A ridiculously silly story, with great rhyming text and fun illustrations." * - Carousel *

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Book SynopsisIf you plant ten seeds, what do you get? Follow nature's wonderful cycle in this engaging counting book with a difference!Trade Review"This is a delightful way to learn the basic facts of nature: seeds growing into plants.'" * Riveting Reads SLA 3-6 *"Thought provoking for the younger age goups" * English (four to eleven) *"Bold, beautiful and simple illustrations." * Guardian *"Bold, beautiful and simple illustrations." * The Week *

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Book SynopsisWe often get asked about books to support the ‘Awesome Earth’ or ‘Natural Disasters’ topics for KS2 and we think we may have just found the perfect one. -- Books for Topics Featuring clear information about a comprehensive range of events, this colourful and fascinating guide is a real eye-opener. -- BookTrust An atlas of the most extreme meteorological and geological disasters that nature has to offer! We humans take our domination of the planet for granted, but sometimes nature reminds us that this is an illusion. Tectonics rip open the earth, vast waves sweep away coastal towns, magma spews from volcanoes and hurricanes lay waste to entire countries.This book explores nature at its most destructive. Clear, coherent explanations break down the science behind phenomena including hurricanes, tornadoes, avalanches, earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanoes, alongside fascinating facts about the biggest and the worst. Informative, accessible illustrations by Sophie Williams make this so much more than your standard geography book.Trade Review'With appealing, colourful cartoon-style illustrations, ‘Earth Shattering Events’ is an amazing read, full of fascinating facts, which also reminds the reader of how we take our planet for granted. ' - North Somerset Book Awards'Earth-Shattering Events is anything but a light touch, providing fascinating insights into areas of science that aren't often covered in such exquisite detail in natural history books. Authoritatively written with fantastic colourful and engaging illustrations, it's a brilliant book for home or school projects.' - Read it Daddy'Get Kids Into Books - I really liked the clear, uncluttered layout. The explanations are easy to understand and there’s lots of really interesting information. A feature of each chapter that my son and I particularly enjoyed reading was the advice in the ‘What to do in a …’ section. Earth Shattering Events expertly conveys the sheer power and destructive force of nature. It’s an eye-opening book and reminds us of our fragility. Rating: * * * * *' - Get Kids Into Books'A striking reminder of the enormity of nature. An eye-opening read & on which explores the science behind earthquakes, tsunamis, wildfires & much more.' - Picture Books Blogger'This is an incredibly well thought out book. Many children are fascinated by intense weather and storms. This will appeal to future scientists, meteorologists or anyone interested in disastrous events. High five to Cicada Books for publishing these brilliant books!' - My Shelves Are Full'Earth Shattering Events! is one of those books that perfectly balances both the needs of the child, and the wants of the adult; it’s fun, educational and equally entertaining to people big and small.' - The Association of Illustrators

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Book Synopsis"A seed falls, And settles into the ground, And the Sun shines, And the rain comes down, And the seed grows…" To understand how a seed becomes a sunflower, you have to peek beneath the soil and wait patiently as winding roots grow, a stalk inches out of the earth, and new seeds emerge among blooming petals. With evocative and lively illustrations, A Seed Grows offers a close-up view of each step of this process and the ways in which flowers and seeds depend on other creatures, with a striking fold-out spread of a full-grown sunflower and additional material at the back of the book explaining the science of plant life cycles. The final quiz and suggested activities are a fun way to re-inforce what has been learnt.

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Book SynopsisUnleash your child’s creative side with this super-cool drawing activity book. Inside you’ll find over 100 pages of step-by-step drawing lessons, perfect for ages 4 years and up, each one featuring something amazing from nature. New lines are added at each step, so a child can gradually build up an impressive sketch, and all the drawing is done on separate paper, meaning the book can be kept for years to come. Featuring awesome illustrations and invaluable tips from professional artist Erin Hunting, this book is the perfect starting point for a child’s journey into art.The child will learn to add up simple shapes and lines to create something recognizable and most importantly, super cool. Children's love for art will be sparked and their confidence boosted as they realise they can make marks on a page that mean something, and start to imagine their own cool creations. The only tools they will need are pens or pencils, paper, and this book.

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Book SynopsisThe Earth has come a very long way from the molten planet with oceans of magma that existed 4.5 billion years ago. Since then, the land has shifted, the climate has changed and life has flourished. But how exactly did living things come to be? Let real-life scientists Sarah Darwin and Eva Maria Sadowski enlighten you about the fascinating facts of evolution: what it is and how it works. Dive into the history of life on Earth and learn about the theory of natural selection that Sarah’s great-great-grandfather, Charles Darwin, and naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace came up with together. In this beautifully illustrated book, feature spreads explain the important things that you need to know and a timeline plots the history of life on Earth. Budding botanists will be delighted by this in-depth tour of life that leaves no stone unturned and will keep children (and adults) enthralled for hours. Find out how plants, humans, pet dogs and everything else came to be and what this might mean for our future.Trade Review"A triumph! Vibrant, thrilling and scholarly." -- Charles Foster, author of 'Cry of the Wild'"Explaining complex theories in graspable and accessible bursts of graphics and information, 'Evolution' is an excellent primer for KS2-aged children. This stunning large format hardback is sumptuously illustrated by Olga Baumert with watercolour images, annotated timelines and short 'pioneering people' biographies." -- The School Reading List"This is an awesome experts guide packed with information and amazing artwork." -- WRD Magazine"It’s perfect for any library, whether that be at home, school, or in the public domain. Highly recommended!" -- Geek Dad"With a useful timeline, this in-depth tour of life on Earth will inspire curious kids." * Creative Steps Magazine *

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Book SynopsisZoom in to watch: · a hummingbird drink nectar · a pea shoot appear · a little snail as he comes come out to drink · a caterpillar create its own leaf tent · a family of hermit crabs move house With charming text and real science, see nature up close and let it stop you in your tracks, so that you can truly find joy in the present moment. Slow down with this beautiful hardback book and enjoy: · A treasury of miracles that happen on our very doorsteps · 20 nature stories, told step-by-step · Gorgeous colour illustrated throughout with sumptuous gold foil cover · Visual stories that are perfect for young readers 3+ and up · Mindfulness activities and further reading included at the back of the book Words of praise for Slow Down: A Bookseller Editor's Choice book "Fifty moments in nature are captured in slowed-down double page spreads: a cresting wave, a hatching chick, a bee pollinating a flower. The effect is magical." Fiona Noble, The Bookseller "A wonderful book for inspiring a love of the natural world." - The Bookseller "This cosily illustrated volume wants us to take time to stand and stare, paying attention to everyday natural events, many of which can be appreciated in a garden or indoors through a window" ?The Sunday TimesTrade ReviewA Waterstones Best Children's Books of September 2022 Praise for Slow Down: "An enchanting exploration of everyday miracles. Splendiferous!" — starred review, Kirkus "This cosily illustrated volume wants us to take time to stand and stare, paying attention to everyday natural events, many of which can be appreciated in a garden or indoors through a window" — The Sunday Times A Bookseller Editor's Choice book "Fifty moments in nature are captured in slowed-down double page spreads: a cresting wave, a hatching chick, a bee pollinating a flower. The effect is magical." Fiona Noble, The Bookseller "A wonderful book for inspiring a love of the natural world." — The BooksellerPraise for Slow Down: "An enchanting exploration of everyday miracles. Splendiferous!" — starred review, Kirkus *** "This cosily illustrated volume wants us to take time to stand and stare, paying attention to everyday natural events, many of which can be appreciated in a garden or indoors through a window" — The Sunday Times *** A Bookseller Editor's Choice book *** "Fifty moments in nature are captured in slowed-down double page spreads: a cresting wave, a hatching chick, a bee pollinating a flower. The effect is magical." Fiona Noble, The Bookseller ***"A wonderful book for inspiring a love of the natural world." — The Bookseller

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Book SynopsisNew in our bestselling 5 Minute Stories series, 9 read-aloud, 5-minute stories invite young readers to dive into the ocean.

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Book SynopsisTravel back in time to meet the dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures From the terrifying T. rex to the speedy Velociraptor and the ferocious Tylosaurus, this book captures thirty-six prehistoric beasts through stunning illustrations. Intriguing facts accompany every illustration, so you can find out which dinosaur jumped the highest, how fierce Ankylosaurus really was, which pterosaus was the size of a small aeroplane and why Triceratops had a large bony frill. Meet the giant plant-eaters Dreadnoughtus, Stegosaurus and Brachiosaurus, the mighty predators Giganotosaurus, Spinosaurus and Allosaurus, and the small, fast hunters Compsognathus and Oviraptor.Table of ContentsTyrannosaurus rex Giganotosaurus Allosaurus Deinonychus Utahraptor Spinosaurus Iguanodon Triceratops Stygimoloch Psittacosaurus Stegosaurus Ankylosaurus Velociraptor Brachiosaurus Diplodocus Dreadnoughtus Oviraptor Maiasaura Corythosaurus Parasaurolophus Plateosaurus Therizinosaurus Coelophysis Microraptor Compsognathus Avimimus Archaeopteryx Quetzalcoatlus Pterodactylus Elasmosaurus Kronosaurus Mixosaurus Tylosaurus Dimetrodon Gastonia Sarcosuchus Dinosaur World Map

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Book SynopsisThe first book in the Large Encyclopedias series presents animals that once walked the Earth but have vanished due to the actions of humankind.In Atlas of Extinct Animals, award-winning poet Radek Malý tells the stories of forty-one extinct species and studies the causes of their sad demise.The large-format in Atlas of Extinct Animals is supplemented with beautifully expressive full-page illustrations by gifted artist Jiri Grbavcic and detailed pictures by renowned scientific illustrator Pavel Dvorsky.The gorgeous, detailed depictions and descriptions of species and their eventual extinction serves as a reminder and a warning of how much life has already disappeared from the Earth.The atlas also shows that species continue to disappear. As we get closer and closer to present day, we are introduced to creatures that still existed in recent years, like the Zanzibar leopard (until 1996) and the Chinese river dolphin (until 2007). And in the end, we are left with a bitter question: Which creature will next be added to this atlas?This book was selected by White Ravens 2020 for the annual catalog of book recommendations in the field of international children’s and youth literature.Trade Review"Some of these animals died out thousands of years ago, but some of them still walked the earth a few years ago and now they are gone. Read about the impact of humankind on nature and how easy a whole species can vanish from the Earth's surface and let us wonder – will humankind become the next chapter? And they all lived happily ever after. The fairy-tale adage applies to none of the 41 creatures introduced in this atlas. Mammoth, dodo, and Neanderthal man: all extinct." ―White Ravens"Radek Maly's Atlas of Extinct Animals, an oversized survey containing exceptionally beautiful illustrations by Jiri Grbavcic and Pavel Dvorsky. Elementary-grade readers will relish the full-page science drawings that accompany facts about the Falkland Islands Wolf, the Huia bird, the Long-Tailed Hopping Mouse, and others. Exceptional book especially recommended for creating eye-catching library displays." ―Donovans Literary Services"Gorgeous book, more for older kids, teens, and adults. The artwork is phenomenal, and the information seems solid and well presented." —Librarian, East Hartford Public Library"I loved reading this compilation of the intriguing and beautiful animals that used to inhabit our planet. The illustrations were an added bonus, and contributed needed visual aid in picturing not only the animal itself but the environment that they would have inhabited. An interesting, beautiful, and useful addition to any and all animal lovers library." ―Tina Hewitt, blogger"Five out of five is the only response to a book that does exactly what it wants to do and does it better than expected.” ―John Lloyd, reviewer"The Atlas of Extinct Animals is a beautiful book filled with incredibly detailed illustrations. As a parent who is often asked about extinct animals or "was the dodo bird actually real?" it is great to have a resource that provides a visual example of what these extinct beings looked like as well as details about them and where they lived. Absolutely loved this book." ―Media 876444"I cried when I read this beautifully illustrated account of 41 species and their heartbreaking demise. How could these gorgeous creatures, including the Zanzibar leopard and the Chinese river dolphin, no longer exist and what can the world do to prevent another species from being added to the list? Geared to readers aged 9 to 17, but an important reminder for adults too of the fragility of life.” ―Literary R, Reviewer"A highly informative, no-nonsense reference text that provides insights into a variety of 41 extinct animals. Dates of extinction, scientific illustration, currently living reference animal for size comparisons, scientific name, common names, map of regional locations, and historic accounts are included. Causes for extinction are listed, where possible, based off current information. A superb resource for middle grade and high school students researching climate, ecological, and human impacts on fauna." ―Educator 901032Table of ContentsRemembering the deadMammothMegaladapisGiant moaHaast’s eagleElephant birdAurochsDodoRodrigues railSteller’s sea cowSaddle-backed rodrigues giant tortoiseBluebuckSardinian pikaMascarene parrotGreat aukGalápagos tortoiseAtlas bearFalkland islands wolfQuaggaTarpanLyall’s wrenLong-tailed hopping mouseRocky mountain locustBulldog ratJapanese wolfHuiaPassenger pigeonCarolina parakeetAchdariHeath henThylacinGrey’s wallabyPink-headed duckCaribbean monk sealTecopa pupfishAlaotra grebeGolden toad‘ō‘ūZanzibar leopardPyrenean ibexChinese river dolphinNeanderthal

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Book Synopsis"Did we take more than our due?" Weaving his tale around a Gond fable about water, artist Subash Vyam muses on the history of our relationship to this most primeval of elements.

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Book SynopsisNational Geographic Primary Readers pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with engaging text by skilled authors to help your child learn to read. Developed by education experts, this series of books for beginner readers is spread across four levels: Early Reader, Becoming Fluent, Becoming Independent and Independent Reader.Storms can be scary but after learning more about them, they're not so scary after all! Why does the wind howl? Why does it rain for days? How do rivers overflow? From thunder and lightning to monsoons, hurricanes and tornadoes, the fascinating facts and brilliant photos in this carefully levelled National Geographic Reader will blow kids away!Level 2: Becoming Fluent books are a great match for kids who are developing reading stamina and enjoy a longer book. They are ideal for readers of Green, Orange and Turquoise book bands for guided reading. For another National Geographic Level 2 Reader, try Wild Cats (9780008266585).Trade Review“The National Geographic books have been excellent for stimulating children's interest in the natural world. They provide something different to our regular non-fiction library books because they are pitched at an appropriate level for our children to be able to access independently… I can't recommend them highly enough.” - Andrew Stear, Headteacher, Milford School “The National Geographic books make a huge difference to the children within our school. Children love the fascinating images, the easy to understand text and how informative these books are about the world around them.” - David Baker, Deputy Headteacher, Springfield Primary

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Book SynopsisFish and fungi, plants and protists, mammals and monera all seem to get along swimmingly in and around the peaceful-looking pond environment. But a closer look at a small square reveals an ever-changing world. . .home to a larger variety of creatures and goings-on than you'd ever imagine, even in just a drop of its water! This beautifully illustrated "you are there" science book--part of the critically acclaimed One Small Square series--is brimming over with fun-to-do experiments and activities for children ages 7 and up. Includes a pond field guide, a glossary-index, and a resource list.Table of ContentsIntroduction.One Small Square of a Pond.School's Out: Summer's In.Between Two Worlds.The Hangout.Out of Sight.Quite a Handful.Risky Business.Bottoming Out.Just Keep Raining.Twilight Time.Heading the Warning.Thin Ice.Back to Life.Something New.

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Book SynopsisA delightful introduction to the life cycle of plants for young children

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Book SynopsisPart of a series, this interactive board book teaches how animals in the forest search for shelter from the cold.

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Book Synopsis100 Facts Volcanoes is bursting with awesome facts, mind-blowing images and fun activities about these fiery forces of nature.

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