Children’s / Teenage general interest: Nature, animals, the natural world
Laburnum Press Seaside: Sparklers - Out and About
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£6.99
Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd Animal Life Cycles: Discovering How Animals Live
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£12.74
Auzou Not So Fast Gigi Giraffe
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£9.49
GMC Publications Forest Craft
Book SynopsisWith an emphasis on safety and adult supervision, Forest Craft presents a range of simple and fun projects that children can make and enjoy hours of play with afterwards. The author, Richard Irvine, extols the virtues of exploring woodland, getting to know the trees in your local area and learning about their characteristics and suitability for whittling. . Projects such as a kazoo, mini furniture, duck call, rhythm sticks and elder wand. . Includes a thorough guide to the basic tools and equipment that are required, the timber he recommends and would advise against for beginners, and the techniques that will be used in the projects. . 20 projects, with simple step-by-step instructions accompanied by photographs and useful tips. . Includes a chapter on safety and safety tips throughout. Appealing to both forest school teachers and families, this is a book that can be turned to time and time again, through the different seasons and over many years. The skills learned can be treasured and passed down through generations, in time-honoured traditions. AUTHOR: Richard Irvine is a passionate advocate of high-quality outdoor-learning experiences for children and adults. He is a qualified teacher and greenwood carver. Irvine lives in Torrington, Devon, UK.
£14.44
Walker Books Ltd Let's Save the Great Barrier Reef: Why we must
Book SynopsisDiscover why we must protect the Great Barrier Reef from climate change. The Great Barrier Reef is a wonderland of colour beneath the waves. The largest coral reef in the world, it is home to a quarter of all ocean life. This beautifully illustrated picture book brings to life this extraordinary underwater world for young children, exploring its dazzling coral gardens and rainbow-coloured sea creatures. Diving into this unique habitat, readers will discover fascinating marine life, how the coral reef helps our oceans and therefore why it is so important that we act to protect this special aquatic landscape from the impact of climate change.Trade ReviewI found that the impact of Barr’s words was heightened by the fact that Claude’s illustration makes everything look so bright and beautiful […] The book is an asset in the primary Geography classroom * Just Imagine *Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is home to a quarter of all ocean life, but it also has many other roles to play in the ecosystems of the region including protecting the Queensland coast from powerful ocean weather and waves , sheltering the communities that are spread along the shoreline. This, and many other reasons for its protection are presented in this picture book for young readers, each starting with the line, “Let’s save the Great Barrier Reef because… ” followed by a clear but simple explanation and accompanied by stunning illustrations that really drive home the message. * The Bottom Shelf *A clear but simple explanation and accompanied by stunning illustrations that really drive home the message. * ReadPlus *
£7.59
Usborne Publishing Ltd Lifttheflap Questions and Answers about Nature
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.
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers Everything Volcanoes and Earthquakes National
Book SynopsisPacked with facts and tantalising anecdotes from experts and bursting with colour photographs, learn all about volcanoes and earthquakes in this fresh take on the subject that kids with love.It's time to learn everything aboutvolcanoes and earthquakes!Each book in the National Geographic Kids Everything series has more than100 pictures, an explorer's cornerwith from-the-field anecdotes andtips, fun facts throughout, maps andinfographics, an illustrated diagram,a photo gallery, cool comparisons, abehind-the-scenes photograph, aninteractive glossary, and more.Trade Review“My son loves these books. We started reading National Geographic Kids books when he was about six (he's nine now) and I can honestly say that these books have been instrumental in teaching him to read.” – Consumer “My kids love these books. Super fun and interesting.” – Consumer
£7.59
Quarto Publishing PLC Alexander von Humboldt
Book SynopsisIn this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Alexander von Humboldt, the botanist and adventurer. As a kid, Alexander wasn’t a great student. He had a naturally curious mind, but he saw the world differently to his teachers and fellow pupils, and just couldn’t quite fit in. But when he began collecting plants as an adult, Alexander realised he’d found his passion. From then on, he become a great explorer, travelling the world to document all kinds of plants and species. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the scientist. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designerTrade Review"The Little People, BIG DREAMS series sets its sights on Alexander Von Humboldt, the botanist and adventurer.” * The Bookseller *
£9.49
Priddy Books First Felt: Animals
Book SynopsisA fun first concept book with brightly coloured felt-trimmed pages and photographic images.Babies will love to feel the soft felt edges as they turn the pages of this first animals book. The front cover also features a felt touch-and-feel which will stimulate young children's senses and encourage them to discover the world with their hands.With a fascinating photograph on every page and lots of first animal words to help children build their early vocabulary.Also available: Words, Numbers, and Colours.
£5.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd First Encyclopedia of Seas and Oceans
Book SynopsisHow do fish breathe? Is coral a plant? Which sea creatures are poisonous? The answers to these questions and more can be found in this fact-filled book. Simple, easy-to-read text, detailed photos and lively illustrations introduce this fascinating topic. Also includes links to recommended websites to learn more.
£9.49
Workman Publishing Eyelike Stickers Bugs
Book Synopsis Over 400 irresistible, reusable, and collectible stickers to mix, match, and trade! Part of the bestselling Eyelike Stickers series, Eyelike Stickers: Bugs is full of eye-catching, colorful, and photorealistic butterflies, beetles, dragonflies, and more! Whether on windows, notebooks, lunch boxes, or scrapbooks, these peel-and-place stickers are perfect for creating your own work of art anytime, anywhere, and are designed to be stuck on, peeled off, and stuck on again without tearing or losing their “stick.” The books’ inside covers are glossy illustrated backgrounds on which kids can create lively and original sticker scenes―and then change them whenever they like. Eyelike Stickers: Bugs is the perfect stickerbook for bug-lovers and nature-lovers alike!
£7.16
National Geographic Kids Little Kids First Big Book of The Ocean
Book SynopsisNational Geographic Kids First Big Book of the Ocean is an adorable animal reference that includes the sea''s high-interest animals, such as dolphins, sharks, sea otters, and penguins, and introduces kids to some of its lesser-known creatures. More than 100 charming animal photos illustrate the profiles, with facts about the creatures'' sizes, diets, homes, and more. This book will quickly become a favorite at storytime, bedtime, and any other time.
£14.67
HarperCollins Publishers Alligators and Crocodiles Level 3 National
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.A pair of eyes lurks just above the water''s surface is it a crocodile or an alligator? Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about these two reptiles, and find out what makes them different. This National Geographic Kids Level 3 Reader provides both accessible and gripping text to captivate the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!Level 3: Becoming Independent books are best suited for kids who are ready for complex sentences and more challenging vocabulary, but still draw on occasional support from adults. They are ideal for readers of Purple and Gold book bands for guided reading. For another National Geographic Level 3 Reader,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
£9.76
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Natures Treasures
Book SynopsisReveal extraordinary stories form nature by best-selling author Ben Hoare with this awe-inspiring animal book for curious kids aged 6-8.The world is filled with curious objects made by plants, animals, and even by the Earth itself. The wonder of wildlife is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. Nature''s Treasures is a stunning nature encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information, little learners will be captivated as they dive into this collection of more than 100 intriguing items from the natural world and discover the stories behind them. Whether it''s learning how bristly mouths help huge whales capture tiny animals, how minute scales make butterflies shine in the sunlight, or how studying a leaf skeleton can tell us how it transports food, children can learn all sorts of fun animal facts from the storybook descriptions.Arranged into four chapters: Animals;
£17.00
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Greatest Show on Earth
Book SynopsisHere we are at 4.6 billion years ago, and as we raise the curtain . . . the STORY OF LIFE is about to begin! (Yes, that''s right - we''re telling the story of the ENTIRE history of Planet Earth).In the running for the greatest children''s picture book about Earth . . . Grey''s jokes and wild imagination elevate this far above the many non-fiction science titles for children - THE TIMESMini Grey''s book is a tour de force, introducing a complex topic in an accessible and engaging way. - BOOKS FOR KEEPSTake your seats for the ENTIRE history of Planet Earth, as we take a whistle-stop tour from the birth of Earth, to the age of bacteria, the era of dinosaurs . . . to the moment of people (blink and you''ll miss it).Narrated by a friendly troop of insects and with mind-blowing, lively illustrations, this illustrated non-fiction book will entertain and educate, as we put on a show, the greatest show, the sh
£9.49
Workman Publishing Eyelike Stickers Ocean
Book SynopsisOver 400 irresistible, reusable, and collectible stickers to mix, match, and trade! Part of the bestselling Eyelike Stickers series, Eyelike Stickers: Ocean is full of vibrantly colorful underwater creatures and sunken treasure, from sharks and fish to crustaceans, shells, treasure chests, and more! Whether on windows, notebooks, lunch boxes, or scrapbooks, these peel-and-place stickers are perfect for creating your own work of art anytime, anywhere, and are designed to be stuck on, peeled off, and stuck on again without tearing or losing their “stick.” The books’ inside covers are glossy illustrated backgrounds on which kids can create lively and original sticker scenes―and then change them whenever they like.
£7.16
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. Meet the Pollinators
Book SynopsisThis vital and simply told story of pollination offers lush visual effects that illuminate their ongoing work by day and by night. Presented narratively, this title captivates young learners, emphasizing pollinators'' vital role in our planet''s survival. It conveys that even small creatures wield significant influence, illustrating pollinators'' continuous journey for food. The intricate dance between pollinators and flowers is nature''s wisdom in action. As flowers beckon, pollinators respond, playing a pivotal role in life''s cycle. This dynamic exchange narrates the story of pollination, where pollinators fertilize plants while obtaining sustenance. Key Features: Engages young learners, emphasizing pollinators'' life-giving role. Conveys that even small creatures make enormous Earth contributions. Educates about 24/7 global pollination value. Makes pollinatio
£17.09
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC RSPB First Book Of Trees
Book SynopsisLearn all about identifying trees with this beautifully illustrated spotters guide. With 35 common trees to learn about, the RSPB First Book of Trees is perfect for budding wildlife explorers and naturalists.Through beautiful full-page illustration accompanied by key information about each tree, this book is designed to encourage young children''s interest in the outside world and the wildlife around them.Includes a spotter''s chart for children to fill in, key facts about each tree and accurate illustrations to make identifying trees easy.Part of a series of collectible spotter''s guides published in partnership with the RSPB, the largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe.
£6.99
Spectrum Spectrum Science Grade 6
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£12.34
Teacher Created Materials Predicting Earthquakes
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£10.26
Andrews McMeel Publishing Why Are Dogs
£13.49
Hachette Children's Group Animal Stats Animals
Book SynopsisA bright and colourful look at nature in numbers: jam-packed with facts and figures, making science and numeracy fun!
£13.29
Bonnier Zaffre Bear Grylls Sticker Activity: Mountains
Book SynopsisGet ready for an expedition to the world's highest mountaintops with Bear Grylls. Discover the animals that live in the most remote places on Earth, from brown bears and mountain lions to eagles and marmots. Wrap up warm and dive into this exciting book, bursting with fun facts, quizzes, word searches, and mazes.
£5.99
Templar Books There are Mammals Everywhere
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£8.54
Usborne Publishing Ltd First Encyclopedia of Our World
Book SynopsisA bright, lively introduction to our world with simple text, amazing photographs and detailed illustrations. Provides simple explanations which answer questions such as "Why is night dark?" "How do earthquakes happen?" and "What is under the sea?" Includes QR codes for links to carefully selected fun websites. Chapters in this book include:- Our planet- What's out in space?- On the Moon- Looking at the Earth- Day and night- The seasons- The weather- Storms and winds- Rocks and fossils- Earthquakes- Volcanoes- Following a river- Floods- Mountains- The seashore- Seas and oceans- Under the sea- Under the ground- Caves- In the desert- Grasslands- In the rainforest- Icy world- Rivers of ice- Cities and towns- Useful earth- The web of life- World in danger- World map
£9.49
Weldon Owen Children's Books The Magnificent Book of Animals
Book SynopsisFrom the tiny Rondo dwarf bush baby to the massive white rhinoceros,this book depicts some of the world's most incredible animals instunning and accurate original illustrations. Discover all these facts and more in this wonderful compendium that you will revisit again and again.
£8.54
Teacher Created Materials, Inc All About Water
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£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers How to Draw Cute Animals
Book SynopsisLearn how to draw in easy steps!
£5.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd Babys Very First Big Playbook
Book SynopsisFiona Watt (Author) Fiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She graduated from Exeter University with a Bachelor of Education in Art and Design. She taught for three years at a primary school in Kent, before spending two years at a British school in The Netherlands. She started working at Usborne in 1989 and has written and edited hundreds of books including baby and novelty, sticker, art and craft, cookery, science and activity books. She has written all the titles in the award-winning THAT'S NOT MY series and many in the highly successful Sticker Dolly Dressing series. She is the sixth biggest-selling UK children's author, with over 10 million of her books sold in the UK since records began.
£13.49
Pan Macmillan Sea Creatures
Book SynopsisDive into busy rockpools, beautiful coral reefs, icy oceans, and the deep, dark sea in First Explorers: Sea Creatures. Meet turtles, jellyfish, penguins and lots of other amazing creatures who live under the sea.Each scene has chunky push, pull and slide mechanisms, animals to spot and fun facts about sea creatures. Beautifully illustrated by Chorkung, this title has gentle learning and is a magical introduction to the natural world.Also available: Night Animals, Dinosaurs, In the Jungle
£6.99
Pan Macmillan Its Time to Sleep My Love
Book SynopsisAs comforting as a soft blanket and warm as a goodnight hug, Eric Metaxas' lullaby It's Time to Sleep, My Love is delightfully brought to life by bestselling artist Nancy Tillman (On the Night You Were Born), whose illustrations celebrate the wonders of the natural world, and the bonds of family.It's time to sleep, it's time to sleep,the fishes croon in waters deep.The songbirds sing in trees above,'It's time to sleep, my love, my love.'As children prepare for bed, the world around them is also settling down for the night. Animals - who live in the jungle, the forest, the sea - all whisper to their babies a soft refrain: 'It's time to sleep, my love.'
£8.65
Penguin Random House Children's UK Wild Cities
Book SynopsisPicture a city. What do you see? Traffic and towering buildings? Or maybe you imagine something a little . . . wilder? These are the astonishing stories of the animals who are adapting to live in our urban world - and how you can help them to thrive. From the pitter-patter of penguins in Cape Town, to the prowl of a leopard in Mumbai, the splash of a seal in Sydney, cities are home to all sorts of unexpected residents. Keep your eyes wide open as as we travel the globe discovering wild cities. With magical illustration and beautiful storytelling, these incredible stories will fascinate every reader who has the travel bug, or is an animal fan, or has ever wondered what else exists in our big cities. Featuring: London, Berlin, Paris, Warsaw, Calgary, New York City, Chicago, Sydney, Beijing, Tokyo, Mumbai, Singapore, Cape Town and Seoul.
£8.54
Usborne Publishing Ltd 100 Children's Wordsearches: Animals
Book SynopsisExplore the wildlife of the world in 100 wordsearches with bright, cartoon-style illustrations. The puzzles feature creatures in their natural habitats, from tigers in the jungle to desert scorpions, and from red pandas in the Himalayas to deep-ocean vampire squid. And with over 1,200 animals to find, kids will be word-hunting for weeks. The wordsearches grow gradually more challenging throughout the book and are perfect for quiet times alone or playing with friends and family. All the answers can be found at the back of the book.
£6.23
Prestel Great Rivers of the World
Book SynopsisWhere along the Rhine does the Nibelung Treasure lie? What river helps mark the prime meridian? Why do people make pilgrimages to the Indian city of Benares? Why is the Mekong called the “Nine Dragon” river in Vietnam? How does the Mississippi divide and unite the United States? These and hundreds of other facts are explored in this wonderfully illustrated atlas of the world’s great rivers. Each spread in this book, which includes a gorgeous gatefold page, offers a colorful map packed with drawings, figures, and facts. Cities that border the rivers are highlighted, as are distinct flora and fauna, significant natural and human- made features, and fascinating historical details. A “biography” of each river describes where it flows, and its importance to the communities it passes through. Special attention is given to the ecological health of the rivers—those that are thriving and those in danger of losing their valuable habitats. Along the way, young readers will come to understand the enormous impact that rivers have on our lives, while learning valuable information in a way that will spark their curiosity and imagination.
£13.49
Dorling Kindersley Ltd PopUp Peekaboo First Words
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£7.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd PopUp Peekaboo Numbers
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA wonderful early-learning... a great book for sharing * The Best New Children's Books Supplement, Guardian *
£7.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd My Book of Fossils
Book SynopsisDr Dean Lomax is a palaeontologist, presenter, and author. He has loved dinosaurs since he was a child and is now a world expert on ichthyosaurs - having named five new species. He often appears as an expert on TV, and has also written My Book of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life for DK.
£9.49
Dorling Kindersley Ltd An Anthology of Intriguing Animals Poster Book
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£15.65
Thames & Hudson Ltd Do Penguins Like the Cold
Book SynopsisA charmingly illustrated book that takes readers on a field trip to Antarctica and beyond to discover the secret life of penguins. In this entertaining and highly informative book, polar-explorer Huw Lewis Jones and nature illustrator Sam Caldwell take readers on an intrepid field trip to Antarctica and beyond to discover the secret life of penguins. Journeying throughout the Southern Hemisphere to incredible locations including Argentina, Australia, Chile, the Galápagos Islands, Namibia, New Zealand, Peru and South Africa, Do Penguins Like the Cold? introduces readers to the 18 species of penguin and the conservation work underway to protect them and their habitats.
£11.69
Nosy Crow Ltd National Trust Go Wild in the Woods An Adventure
Book SynopsisAn outdoor guide from the National Trust for young boys and girls with a thirst for adventure. Durable and attractive small hardback format with an elastic strap - easy to pop in your pocket or rucksack and take with you to the woods.
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers You Are 25 Banana
Book SynopsisShortlisted for the 2023 ALCS Educational Writers' AwardShortlisted for The Week Junior Book Awards Children's Book of the Year: STEM A brilliantly funny first guide to genetics that is perfect for children aged 5 years and over.This stunningly illustrated book will boggle your brain with astonishing facts, as it shows how we're all related to every living thing on the planet. Did you know that a grain of rice has more genes than you? Or that you're related to dogs, dung beetles and even daffodils? Luckily, even though you're 99.9% like a chimpanzee, you're still 100% YOU!The extraordinary world of genetics has never been explained so simply.You'll be amazed at what makes you YOU.Susie Brooks has been writing and editing children''s books for more than ten years. In her worldwide travels, she seeks out the unusual and the extraordinary.Josy Bloggs loves working with layout and colour to create impactful illustration. She graduated from the University of Huddersfield with an MA in Spat
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group From Valley to Peak The Story of a Mountain
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£12.34
Hachette Children's Group Adventures in Nature Exploring Ponds
Book SynopsisGet outside and discover the natural wonders you can find in a pond!
£8.99
Nomad Press (VT) The Stars: A Gazillion Suns
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£8.96
Redback Publishing Hippopotamus Hippo
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£12.59
Redback Publishing Lion
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£12.59
Greystone Books,Canada Do You Know Where the Animals Live
Book Synopsis“I absolutely love this book.” — Jane GoodallFrom the New York Times-bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees and The Inner Life of Animals comes a book for kids ages 8-12 about animals at home and around the world. Get ready to become an animal expert!Perfect for STEM learning and outdoor education.Have you ever wondered …. Are worms afraid of the rain? Do fish use farts to communicate? Why do elephants stomp their feet? Do animals dream? What do they dream about? Do animals get scared, feel happy, or become excited like we do? In this highly visual, fun, and interactive book, kids will get to know all sorts of animals, from birds and caterpillars in their own backyard, to grizzly bears in chilly Alaska, to puffer fish in the waters of Australia.Through a mix of activities, facts, stories, and pictures, kids wil
£8.99
Little Tiger Press Group Dream Shield
Book SynopsisDo you believe in magic? Ionie and her friends do! And when they meet the Star Animals, a whole world of adventure unfolds. Westcombe is hosting a scarecrow competition and the Star Friends are all excited to be taking part. But then almost everybody in the village suddenly becomes extremely sleepy, refusing to leave their homes or even get out of bed. The girls and their Star Animals know that it must be down to dark magic, but how can they help to stop it when they’re being affected too? 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
