Children’s / Teenage general interest: Nature, animals, the natural world
Happy Fox Books Find Me! Adventures in the Forest: Play Along to
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£12.34
Fox Chapel Publishing Future Genius: Animal Kingdom: Be an Explorer and
Book SynopsisMeet the amazing beasts that roam our planet with Future Genius: Animal Kingdom! Learn all about animals, from the gigantic elephant to the tiny mouse, through awesome videos, brain teasers, quizzes, puzzles, and more. Scan the interactive QR codes for exclusive video content and listen to the sounds each animal makes; find out how you measure up against them, and discover some incredibly cool facts about Earth’s stunning species. And that’s not all: watch the world’s fastest cat race across land; a raccoon solve a Rubik’s Cube; and other amusing things about animal species from around the world in our videos. An exciting activity book, packed with word games, coloring pages, spot-the-difference and more, this is one of the most fascinating books about wild animals available today that kids are sure to love.
£9.49
Familius LLC Hear Them Roar: 14 Endangered Animals from Around
Book SynopsisA Children's Book Council Hot of the Press Selection All around the world, animals that were once thriving are now endangered, from the black-footed ferret to the kakapo. Eventually, these amazing animals could be lost. With this fully illustrated guidebook + sound pad, kids can learn about the calls, snorts, squeaks, and roars of 14 endangered animals, discover the characteristics that make them special, and see how we are helping bring them back from the edge of extinction. Hear Them Roar: 14 Endangered Animals from Around the World will make sure these animals are around for many generations to come!
£16.00
Astra Publishing House Thunder Underground
Book SynopsisThunder Underground – A rich tale of a girl and boy accompanied by several animals, go on a fantastic underground journey. In this collection of poems, noted children's poet Jane Yolen takes readers on an expedition underground, exploring everything from animal burrows and human creations, like subways, near the surface—to ancient cities and fossils, lower down—to caves, magma, and Earth's tectonic plates, deeper still below our feet. This book contains science, poetry, and an adventure story all rolled into one. But it's also more than that: In these poems we see that beneath us are the past, present, future—history, truth, and story. This thought-provoking collection will evoke a sense of wonder and awe in readers, as they discover the mysterious world underneath us.Trade Review★"Twenty-one poems...encourage children to explore what is under their feet using imagination and wonder. (E)ach poem honors the ability of young readers to navigate syntax, imagery, and wordplay. Yolen's treatment of the underground is expansive...(and) Masse's mixed-media illustrations portray the imaginary points of view with aplomb. A thoughtful exploration of nature expressed in poetry that should open the eyes of children to unseen worlds."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review★"Yolen pays tribute to the natural...and the man-made...as well as musing on lost cities, (and) pirate treasure...Blending creativity with scientific fact, (her) poems appeal to readers' imaginations and intellects alike."—Publishers Weekly, starred review"...This collection illuminates the rich world of activity that goes on beneath our feet. The warm, naturalistic illustrations of underground scenes...often contain an element of charming whimsy...(and) nicely compliment the verses. Great for either a school or public library."—Booklist"Through a variety of poetic forms, readers will...uncover buried history...The text embodies wonder and factual information...The detailed illustrations...tie the book together and provide little Easter eggs for kids to notice on every page. For scientists and daydreamers, this...volume of poetry approaches the world from a variety of thought-provoking perspectives in an attractive and engaging package." —School Library Journal“This book of short, fun poems… could be used to teach both poetry and content. The illustrations are bright and feature two children discovering all the wonderful things that live underground.”—School Library Connection“Twenty-one poems invite children to consider the worlds—natural and manmade— beneath their feet…. shifting perspectives add a sense of playfulness. Notes…for each poem round out this title, offering extra information, conversation starters, and possibly inspiration for children to write about their own subterranean interests."—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
£8.54
Amicus Ink Iguanas
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£9.99
Insight Editions IncrediBuilds: Spiders Deluxe Book and Model Set
Book SynopsisKids can build their own cool, customizable black widow spider model with this educational hardcover book and 3D wood model kit from IncrediBuilds.Frequently mistaken for insects, the spider—an arachnid—is often misunderstood. This new book explores the spider’s important role in our ecosystem, along with fun facts about different species, their anatomy, the history of spiders in culture, and much more. Featuring a fully customizable 3D wood model of a black widow spider, this new installment of the Incredibuils will thrill budding arachnologists.
£13.91
Insight Editions IncrediBuilds: Great White Sharks 3D Wood Model
Book SynopsisBuild and color your own 3D great white shark!With seven layers of teeth and large, strong bodies, few fish are more awesome to behold than the mighty shark—from a safe distance, of course! Now, with this exciting IncrediBuildsTM wood model set, both kids and adults can explore their creativity and create a unique, displayable great white shark. No glue or tools needed! Includes: Laser-cut, FSC-certified wood sheet with easy-to-assemble pieces Step-by-step instructions Coloring and crafting ideas Skill Level: Easy
£12.52
£9.99
Kids Can Press Out Of The Ice: How Climate Change Is Revealing
Book SynopsisOne-of-a-kind introduction to the work of researchers examining historic artefacts and the insight they provide into our ancestors.
£15.29
Welbeck Publishing Group Living Planet: The Story of Survival on Planet
Book SynopsisLiving Planet is a perfect addition to any home or school library it is packed with high impact imagery and information tailored to a Key Stage 2 reader. Watch incredible videos that play on the page with the free augmented reality app see a volcano erupt, watch the plants and animals of the rainforest, follow in the footsteps of a storm chaser, and see right to the Earth''s core in this unmissable exploration of the amazing world we live in. Explore nature in all its glory, from the formation of the Earth and prehistoric life to the varied habitats of our world today. Discover what our planet is made of, and how humans have made an impact on Earth''s changing climate.
£11.69
ReadZone Books Limited Moonwalk
Book SynopsisAge range 6 - 9 yrsWhat is the loudest man-made noise? Why do astronauts hop about on the moon? How did a boyhelp the first moon landing?Find out the answers to these and many other questions by reading the diary of Jay, a young boywhose father is a space scientist. When the first men fly to the moon, Jay is allowed inside theSpace Centre for a close-up view. His diary tells the story of that exciting week, from scary moments when things nearly go wrong tothe historic moon landing and splashdown back on earth.
£999.99
Templar Publishing Animal Worlds of Wonder
Book SynopsisJourney to every continent visiting some of the most amazing animals of the land, air and sea. Learn all about these remarkable animals, the ecosystems they live in and the other creatures that share them in Animal Worlds of Wonder.
£13.49
Templar Publishing WILD
Book SynopsisGrandad and Boy look after a cat for a friend. Boy does lots of reading up about what cats like, but the cat is having none of it. And then it runs off into the wild, leading Grandad and Boy into a wild jungle fantasy adventure of their own.The second title in Sam Usher's new quartet of books where a boy and his grandad explore the natural world.Trade ReviewA boy and his grandfather are tasked with caring for a cat. While the boy is excited for their day together, the cat-animpassive smudge of gray who glides from page to page-resists his initial offers of food and play. Cats will be cats,his grandpa reminds him-until she escapes, and leads them to an unexpected world of fun and wonder. Tranquil,winsome illustrations that evoke Quentin Blake and Stephen Kellogg light up this story about getting along with ourfurry friends. * Foreword *
£11.69
Bonnier Books Ltd The Seed
Book SynopsisAmidst the Covid-19 pandemic, when people across the world stayed at home, we planted seeds of hope for better things to come. We filled our windows with rainbows, learnt our neighbours' names and watched as nature returned to our gardens and cities.And slowly, the seeds we planted grew into blossoming plants.This lyrical, rhyming picture book reflects on a time when, for many people, the world stood still. It celebrates the things we noticed as the world opened up its heart, and it looks to the future with hope.
£6.99
Hungry Tomato Ltd. Can Mushrooms Save the World
£14.24
Bonnier Books Ltd Ultimate Questions & Answers: Planet Earth
Book SynopsisEverything you could ever want to know about our weird and wonderful planet
£9.49
Bonnier Books Ltd Ultimate Questions & Answers: Animals and Nature
Book SynopsisPacked with all the facts you could ever want to know about your favourite animals, plants and all things wild.
£9.49
Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand Five Little Kea
Book SynopsisFive little kea exploring in the shed,one fell over and bumped their head.The cheekiest birds in the world are getting up to mischief in Ranger Tui's shed. But what are they planning?Based on the nursery rhyme Five Little Monkeys, Five Little Kea is a fun counting book that showcases the beauty of New Zealand's flora and fauna.
£12.34
Otter-Barry Books Ltd Adder, Bluebell, Lobster: Wild Poems
Book SynopsisIf you add an adder to an adder they are prone to have a dance, they writhe around each other till the strongest gets a chance to PUSH the other down. Watch out for bossy Beetroot! Be enchanted by a Bluebell witch’s thimble and spot a dive-bombing Lark or a cute Great-Crested Newt. From Adder to Wren, forty fantastic poems celebrate forty amazing animals, birds and plants and their beautiful names – which YOU can help poet Chrissie Gittins save from EXTINCTION. This is nature close up, exciting – and WILD.Trade Review"The poems are brilliant. We recommend for ages 6+ and for all ages.! * DolphinBooks - the blog *"A magnificent and much recommended collection. [It] would be a superb resource for schools. It is also a lovely source of poetry to share at bedtime, maybe at the turning of the seasons, or to support days of discovery. Readers from 7 or 8 or 9 to adult would enjoy." * Book Wagon *"I urge teachers and librarians to buy and read her books to their pupils. Also, her collection makes a superb gift to any child. Parents will enjoy these poems immensely....a vital read." -- Kathryn Dymoke, Librarian, Hazelwood School, Surrey"Ideal for extending more able readers...some beautiful depictions of nature and loads of marvellous, quirky animal facts woven throughout...one of very few children's poetry books to include many poems about plants." * School Librarian *"Funny, factual, clever and crafted...a delightful selection that will encourage young readers to find poetry in the great outdoors" * inis *"What a wonderful, imaginative collection!" * IBBY Link *"A very satisfying collection for its variety of moods and striking descriptive detail." * Carousel *"Poetic without being portentous or pretentious." * Books for Keeps *"There is much to savour in this wide-ranging poetry anthology about all things wild. Written in response to the removal of many nature-related words from the Oxford Junior Dictoionary, each of the forty poems is about on of these 'missing' words....Accompanied by black and white illustrations, this entertaining collection can be enjoyed in the classrom, at home, or in the great outdoors and will encourage young readers to wonder at the language and objects to be found in the natural world." * Booktrust *"Playful, energetic and always tongue-in cheek , this offers the perfect introduction to poetry …. Chrissie Gittins lets her words and ideas dance from the page – she even allows parsnips to twinkle!" * Inis *"A wonderfully innovative collection bursting with energy, you can’t help but read with a smile. Chrissie Gittins is on a mission to save words from extinction, with forty exuberant and informative poems to celebrate amazing animals, birds and plants. The imagery is joyful; adders dance, beetroot paint your kitchen, and melons have an annual party, whilst Paul Bommer’s entertaining illustrations make the poems zing off the page. This is Gittins at her very best, playing with style and composition, and writing with zeal." * Love Reading 4 Kids *"A must have for all primary classrooms, for the family bookshelf and for anyone who loves words, the natural world, and those who, like me and the creators of this book are eager to help play a part in saving from extinction, these names from nature. Long may they reign and remain." * Red Reading Hub *"These lovely animal and plant poems really trip off the tongue and they are a sheer delight to read aloud. From adder to wren, the poems are arranged alphabetically and they have gorgeous, sometimes whimsical, illustrations by Paul Bommer - I want to get my crayons out and colour them in! The poems are superbly descriptive - bluebells are described as 'a cobalt belt, a lake of bell towers nodding onwards in the wind.' The poems use words to great effect - the vocabulary is superb and a great way to extend children's own use of language. The poems will really encourage children to take note of the world which surrounds us - an excellent collection." * Parents in Touch *"From Adder to Wren, forty fantastic poems celebrate forty amazing animals, birds and plants and their beautiful names – names which you can help poet Chrissie Gittins save from EXTINCTION." * Books Go Walkabout *
£6.99
NQ Publishers MAD ABOUT CATS
Book SynopsisCan you read a cat's tail? What should you feed a kitten? Which is the fluffiest cat? This engaging book poses 60 questions to inform and delight a new generation of cat lovers. Find out how old a kitten should be before you adopt it. Learn to decipher cat language. Discover breeds, care, behaviour and lore. Meet 100 gorgeous moggies and aristocats! AGES: 3 plus AUTHOR: Hannah Porter is a special needs teacher with a focus on children with autism. An animal-lover since childhood, she has a BSc in Biology from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. Marina Solodkaya is a Ukrainian-based illustrator and textile designer. She illustrates children's books and creates textile designs for children's apparel. Marina is inspired by her daughter, the sea and nature. SELLING POINTS: . Heartwarming illustrations . Chock-full of facts on cat behaviour and how to be a responsible cat owner . Finishes with a Note for Parents on the benefits and pitfalls of cat ownership . Boardbook with 60 flaps
£10.44
Rizzoli International Publications If I Were a Plant
Book SynopsisGaia Stella is an award-winning artist based in Milan, Italy. She is the author and illustrator of several books, including Become an Architect with Tadao Ando (helium 2021, in collaboration with the Pinault Collection Bourse de Commerce) and If I Were A Fungus, which has been translated into six countries so far. Her clients include The New Yorker, The New York Times, Vogue Bambini, and The Boston Globe. Gaia's colorful and geometric imagery is inspired by a variety of sources, such as brutalist architecture, 80s toys and books by Tove Jansson.
£13.50
Tourbillon Incredible Stars of the Plant World
Book Synopsis Discover the most unusual and impressive plants on Earth! Towering sequoias, giant Saguaro cacti, prehistoric plants, incredible palms and many more fill the pages of this large format book. The detailed illustrations are accompanied by fascinating facts about each plant. Supersized spreads with eye-catching illustrations that capture readers'' attention Bite-sized descriptions about each plant Educational content reviewed by experts An indispensable resource for any child''s library! Great family and classroom read-aloud book Nonfiction books for kids Educational books for elementary school students
£14.24
Hatje Cantz Look up Aya, And You Can Reach For The Stars
Book SynopsisThis enchanting volume by an artist couple who are also parents tells a very touching rite of passage story. Jeppe Hein and his wife Silke have teamed up to create a very special kind of picture book. It tells of the multifaceted experiences of the caterpillar Aya and its metamorphosis into a no less multifaceted radiant butterfly. The illustrations bring the story to life: Jeppe Hein's watercolor drawings are congenially and sensitively enhanced by Silke Hein's nature photography. Areas of color and texture of almost magical depth are created. There is no question that this attractive work is not only just for kids. Images of such sophisticated colorfulness will captivate viewers of all ages and lend wings to their own flights of fancy.
£20.40
Tara Books Walking is a a Way of Knowing - In a Kadar Forest
Book SynopsisThis is the story of a Kadar elder who takes a young urban visitor through the tangled woods that make up his ancient home. The book captures an urban nature lover's experience of learning from a forestdweller - and is beautifully illustrated to bring alive the dark richness of an lndian tropical forest.
£11.69
Yoyo Books Elephant
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£7.59
Yoyo Books I See Animals Around Me
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£7.59
Yoyo Books Splashing Penguin PopUp Pals
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£8.54
Yoyo Books Nap Time Bear PopUp Pals
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£8.54
Yoyo Books PopUp Pals
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£8.54
Wickwick Ltd Nwa mba ogworia: Igbo Edition of The Healer Cat
£21.15
LMH Publishing Project Climate Save: A Jamaican Boy Looks at the
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£7.46
Mindful Arts Publishing Dolly Dives Deep
£18.00
Bullfrog Books Animal Tracks
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£7.89
John Wiley & Sons Inc Nature in a Nutshell for Kids
Book SynopsisMake bubbles that bounce! Stir up a tornado in a jar! Make elastic from a dandelion! Predict weather from cloud formations! Discover the beauty and wonder of nature all year round with these quick, easy experiments and activities from Jean Potter. You can complete each activity in ten fun-filled minutes or less, and the clear step-by-step instructions and illustrations help you get it right every time. The projects are organized by season and help you learn about everything from why grass is green to how seals stay warm in icy arctic waters. You will find most of the materials already in your home, backyard, or neighborhood. The 112 activities in this book cover every aspect of the natural world, including plant and animal life, weather, ecology, rocks and minerals, the senses, the stars, and much more. You''ll build a mountain the same way the earth does, find out whether your neighborhood ants prefer sugar or artificial sweetener, discover why maple seeds act like tiny helicopters, aTable of ContentsPartial table of contents: SPRING. Acid Rain. Closed Cones. Cloud Creation. Duck Feathers. Easy Ecosystem. Erosion Slant. Hard Water. Pond Inspection. Seed Embryo. Soil Sample. Spring Hunt. SUMMER. Dense Dip. Fish Age. Greenhouse Heat. Inside Shells. Male Moths. Moon Bright. Night Sounds. Ocean Foam. Sand Colors. Secret Place. Shadow Watch. Snail Study. Spider Legs. AUTUMN. Ant Tracking. Carrot Tops. Cherry Soak. Fruit Nuts. Leaf Pigment. Maple Flight. Nest Inspection. Quick Spoil. Rotting Tree. Tree Damage. Water Speed. WINTER. Blowing Snow. Cold Hands. Crystal Study. Frost Formation. Ice Space. Pond Melt. Star Gaze. Tree Age. Winter Bubbles. Nature and Environmental Organizations. Glossary. Further Reading. Activity Index.
£12.35
John Wiley & Sons Inc Plant Biology Science Projects
Book SynopsisFeatures around two dozen intriguing science projects about seed plants which are used because they're readily available, inexpensive and quickly and easily grown indoors. The experiments include topics such as the effect of acid rain on plants and growing plants in hydroponic solutions.Table of ContentsPartial table of contents: SEEDS. Bean Seed Imbibition. Germination Percentages of Different Types of Seeds. Determining the Best Sowing Depth. Carbon Dioxide Production and Oxygen Consumption by GerminatingSeeds. PLANTS AND WATER. Stomatal Density of Different Leaves. Environmental Factors Affecting Transpiration. Acid Rain Injury to Plants. LIGHT AND PHOTOSYNTHESIS. Photosynthesis in Leaf Disks. Starch Testing of Leaves. Plant Carbon Dioxide Deficiency. C-3, C-4, and CAM Photosynthesis. SOILS AND FERTILIZERS. Plant Growth in Various Potting Soils. Fertilizer Cost and Plant Growth. Soil pH and Plant Growth. HYDROPONICS. Plant Growth in Various Nutrient Solutions. Plant Mineral Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms. Appendices. Glossary. Index.
£14.39
John Wiley & Sons Inc Science in Seconds with Toys
Book SynopsisMake glow-in-the-dark stars! Learn how an Etch-A-SketchR(r) erases pictures! Create a kaleidoscope from your toys! Discover why a SlinkyR(r) slinks down stairs! Experience the science of toys and games with these quick, easyexperiments and activities from Jean Potter. You can complete eachin ten fun-filled minutes or less, and the clear step-by-stepinstructions and illustrations help you get it right every time.The projects help you learn about everything from why a swing goeshigher when you pump your legs to how Silly PuttyR(r) pulls upcomic strips from the newspaper. You will find most of the requiredmaterials already in your toy chest, home, backyard, orneighborhood. The 101 activities in this book cover every aspect of the scienceof toys and the games you play, including swinging, bouncing,throwing, sliding, and much more. You''ll discover why a footballspirals as it zips through the air, learn how to make your cerealjump out of the bowlTable of ContentsReflecting, Refracting, and Glowing. Mixing, Molding, and Stretching. Rolling, Sliding, and Sticking. Balancing, Swinging, and Spinning. Throwing, Flying, and Falling. Floating, Bouncing, and Pushing. Plucking, Banging, and Blowing. Glossary. Further Reading. Index.
£11.69
John Wiley & Sons Inc How to Really Fool Yourself
Book SynopsisFans of Vicki Cobb''s unique blend of humor, science, and hands-onactivities will have tons of fun with How to Really Fool Yourself.Kids won''t be able to believe their eyes--not to mention theirears, noses, hands, and tongues! Packed with all-new illustrationsand a delightful new design, this book features over 70 activitiesto fool all five senses. Each illusion is followed by a fascinatingWhy You''re Fooled section that explains the science and historybehind the magic. * Illusions of touch, taste, hearing, smell, and sight include: theIncredible Shrinking Sugar Cube, Flavorless Coffee, Movie-StyleSound Effects, Making Circles from Straight Lines, and manymore * The hardcover edition of How to Really Fool Yourself has sold90,000 copies * A Main Selection of the Primary Teachers'' Book ClubTrade Review"Interesting, informative, and fun."--School Library Journal "Clear and lively . . . links the puzzles to scientificfact."--ALA Booklist "Simple and direct, suitably lighthearted. . . . This unpretentiousaccount might just win over a couple of investigators of thefuture!"--Scientific AmericanTable of ContentsA Sense of Reality. Weird Feelings. Strange Sounds and a Taste for the Mysterious. Bizarre Shapes and Sizes. Brightness Mad and Color Crazed. Phantom Moves. Mirages and Other Visual Oddities. Great Misconceptions. Index.
£12.59
Fossils Restless Earth
Book SynopsisWhether a sea monster's bones weathering from limestone, a serrated T rex tooth the size of a banana, or a tiny trilobite staring back with calcite eyes, fossils provide the only tangible evidence of creatures long vanished from our planet. This book teaches fledgling paleontologists how professionals collect and display fossils.
£28.01
University of Nebraska Press This Strange Wilderness
Book SynopsisBirds were “the objects of my greatest delight,” wrote John James Audubon (1785-1851), founder of modern ornithology and one of the world's greatest bird painters. In This Strange Wilderness, award-winning author Nancy Plain brings together the amazing story of this American icon's career and the beautiful images that are his legacy.Trade Review"Plain chronicles Audubon's adventurous life in a succinct, absorbing narrative that is well researched, meticulously documented, and beautifully written. . . . This biography offers a vivid introduction to Audubon's life and work."—Carolyn Phelan, Booklist starred review"Like Audubon's paintings, this volume 'glow[s] with life.' A superb introduction to the life and times of a great American artist and naturalist."—Kirkus starred review"Nancy Plain provides readers of all ages a concise introduction to the naturalist's prophetic role in the establishment of the American conservation movement."—True West"Plain has chosen quirky and interesting snippets of Audubon’s life, nicely illustrated with 44 color plates, for this readable and fascinating little book."—Star Tribune"Definitely a book children and adults will enjoy."—Roundup Magazine“This Strange Wilderness is like walking through a secret door into early nineteenth-century America. Nancy Plain’s stellar prose and meticulous research, combined with the glorious paintings of John James Audubon, will delight readers of all ages.”—Candace Simar, author of the Spur Award–winning Abercrombie Trail series Table of ContentsIntroduction: Drawn from NatureChapter One: Beloved BoyChapter Two: America, My CountryChapter Three: The American WoodsmanChapter Four: Down the MississippiChapter Five: On the WingChapter Six: The Birds of AmericaChapter Seven: Team AudubonChapter Eight: This Strange WildernessChapter Nine: Audubon Then and NowAppendix: Looking for Audubon and His WorldGlossaryBibliographyIndex
£17.99
The Continental Shelf
Book SynopsisA companion to ""Facts On File's Life On Earth"" set, this is a comprehensive resource providing young readers information about the sea and its creatures. It presents living things in their physical habitats, emphasizing the relationship between marine biology and marine ecology. Each volume focuses on one specific area of the marine world.
£29.71
University of Minnesota Press One North Star
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A bright, populous countdown for nature lovers, Midwestern or otherwise."—Kirkus Reviews"Beautiful...one of the most elegant and appealing of the year."—Pioneer Press"An excellent choice for both young and middle-grade classroom libraries."—Foreword"A beautiful addition to the library of any child from the North."—Mpls. St. Paul Magazine"Minnesota librarians should purchase multiple copies of this lovely interactive book. Others should follow suit."—School Library Journal"One North Star is ever so much more than a ‘counting’ book. Its wood carvings and rich color illustrations pulled me into this wonderful poetic recounting that explores Minnesota’s North Star country. Each page, rich in details, is a beauty to feast upon."—Books for the Curious Child"A striking and awe-inspiring picture book that poetically counts the wonders of Minnesota’s natural beauty and wildlife."—The Picture Book Review"The University of Minnesota Press, publisher, has given children and adults another engaging, beautiful book to learn from and enjoy."—ReaderKidZ"There’s a lot of great natural history here for any curious child."—Anne E. G. Nydam"Big, bold, and colorful."—St. Paul Pioneer Press"Bowen collaborates with Beckie Prange to beautify this counting book with exquisite woodcut and watercolor illustrations bringing to life passages."—Cabin Living Magazine"Though two artists share illustration duties ... the result is eye-catching and seamless."—Lake Superior Magazine
£12.99
University of Minnesota Press Wake Up Island
Book SynopsisTrade Review"With Mary Casanova’s simple text, and Nick Wroblewski’s exquisite, muted woodcuts, we have a kind of meditation on the pleasures found in the North Woods." —Star Tribune "With simple statements and delicate woodcuts, Wake up, Island creates a vivid sense of an island coming to life on a beautiful morning. Each page is a unique work of art. Even the text stretches and dips along with the fauna and flora of the island."—Foreword Reviews"A lovely, versatile title to be used in storytime and to supplement many classroom lessons."—School Library Journal "A fun yet thoughtful sensory read."—Children’s Book and Media Review"What a beautiful, engaging combination—Mary Casanova’s lyrical but stirring ‘wake-up’ language and Nick Wroblewski’s handmade woodcut block prints as illustrations."—ReaderKidZ"Wake Up, Island, with its serene narrative and gorgeous woodcut illustrations, is stunning, playful, and a truly fulfilling read."—The Picture Book Review "This picture book intriguingly pairs the delicacy of Nick’s soft-colored woodcuts with the lilting language of Mary’s poem about day’s dawning." —Lake Superior Magazine "In this beautiful book, gorgeous woodcut illustrations are paired with a simple, yet lyrical and rich text to give readers a picture of what it is like to be on an island in a northwoods lake on a summer morning." —Through the Looking Glass Children's Book Review "A colorful feast for the eyes that will make the magic of nature come alive for any child." —Marquette Monthly
£11.39
University of Hawai'i Press Tsunami Man Learning About Killer Waves with Walter Dudley Latitude 20 Books
Book SynopsisIn Tsunami Man young readers are given an inside look at the life of a working scientist who uses his knowledge for the common good and serves as a role model for future scientists. Filled with dramatic accounts of tsunami survivors, the book also addresses the how and why of tsunamis.
£13.46
Tilbury House,U.S. The Pier at the End of the World 0 Tilbury House
Book Synopsis*THE PIER AT THE END OF THE WORLD is on the CBC NSTA 2016 Outstanding Science List* With lyrical writing and stunning underwater photography, this picture book follows a day in the life of the denizens lurking in the cold, tide-swept waters beneath a remote pier on the shore of a northern sea.
£13.29
Tilbury House,U.S. If You Are a Kaka You Eat Doo Doo And Other Poop
Book SynopsisBaby golden tortoise beetles pile poop on their backs to create a shield as protection from predators. Silver-spotted skipper caterpillars can shoot their poops 40 times their own body length to conceal their true locations. Baby hoopoes squirt their poops into the eyes of attackers -- and who wants feces in their faces? Baby Ozark blind cave salamanders use gray bat guano for food. The bottom (!!) line: Ever-inventive nature finds a thousand uses for poop. Nothing goes to waste (!!). This book is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser with a lot of information to share.Trade Review"Who knew there could be so many words for animal poo? Feces, scat, meconium, guano, frass, honeydew—and their relatives, defecate, cloaca, anus, anal tube—not only are there many words, there are many uses for poo in the natural world. In this appealing celebration, a wide and wonderful range of animals explains how they use fecal material for communication, defense, cooling, decoration, and even food. Each spread focuses on a different species. These animals directly address readers, using the words "we" and "why" to explain its habits. Speech bubbles explain details in the digital illustrations, and an additional paragraph or two, in a smaller font, add further information. The cast of characters includes creatures from around the world. From hairy-nosed wombats to doodlebugs, there are familiar species, such as chickadees and sloths, and unusual ones, such as golden tortoise beetles, blind cave salamanders, and shoebills. Most pages show more than one creature, and each is unusually well-identified—even with Latin names—in an index illustrated with thumbnail images. The backmatter also has a glossary of italicized words used in the text, including that impressive array of synonyms, and an essay describing human uses, including the possibility of poo-powered planes. Doo-doo rush out to get copies; these will shoot off the shelves. (Informational picture book. 5-9)" -- Kirkus"International Literacy Association Readers Choice List" -- ILA
£13.29
Tilbury House,U.S. The Secret Pool 0 Tilbury House Nature Book
Book Synopsis*John Burroughs Association Riverby Award* *Maine Lupine Award* *Skipping Stones Honor Book* You might walk right by a vernal pool and not notice it. Often mistaken for mere puddles in the woods, vernal pools are the source of life for many interesting creatures.
£9.60
Tilbury House,U.S. Catching Air
Book Synopsis*NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book* *Junior Library Guild Selection 2017* Only a few dozen vertebrate animals have evolved true gliding abilities, but they include an astonishing variety of mammals, reptiles, and amphibians.Trade Review"This informative book explores questions such as what adaptations in the animals’ bodies enable them to glide, why gliders throughout the world are forest dwellers, and how gliding helps them to survive. A respected science writer, Collard offers a well-researched, well-focused, and beautifully illustrated presentation of a topic seldom covered in children’s books. " -- Carolyn Phelan - Booklist
£12.99
Tilbury House,U.S. City Fish Country Fish How Fish Adapt to Tropical
Book SynopsisThrough color, shape,size, and other adaptations, city fish and country fish have evolved to survive in their particular habitats.In City Fish, Country Fish, Mary Cerullo uses this powerful analogy and Jeffrey Rotman's vibrant underwater photos to captivate young readers with the wild variety of ocean life. The second edition of this popular book includes new information about the effects of climate change on fish and their habitats and about great white sharks, who are among the few species who roam back and forth between cold and tropical waters. Fountas & Pinnell Level TTrade Review"...Design and layout reinforce the contrasts Cerullo identifies, making this a first-rate choice for browsers as well as students interested in ocean life." -- Kathy Piehl, Minnesota State University, Mankato - School Library Journal Starred Review"This attractive new look at underwater life may inspire diving dreams for both city and country readers. (Nonfiction. 9-13)" -- Kirkus"Readers will return time and time again to read the fun facts and enjoy the superb images." -- Ron Hirschi, fisheries biologist and author of more than 50 nature books for young readers"A good introduction to ocean fish." -- Green Teacher
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