Children’s / Teenage general interest: Nature, animals, the natural world
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Penguins Smithsonian
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£8.76
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Dogs
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£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Horses
Book SynopsisThis updated and revised edition of Horses from acclaimed science writer Seymour Simon gives an in-depth look at these fascinating creatures.
£9.60
Penguin Putnam Inc Years of Dust
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£10.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Beachcombing
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£8.54
Houghton Mifflin Caves and Caverns
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£8.54
Clarion Books Antarctic Antics
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£9.24
Houghton Mifflin Insectlopedia
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£9.49
Firefly Books Ltd Is It Weather or Is It Climate Change Answers To
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£999.99
Firefly Books Ltd Is It Weather or Is It Climate Change Answers To
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£24.95
Zondervan God Made the Dinosaurs
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£14.34
Zondervan Grandma Snuggles
Book SynopsisGrandma, this one’s especially for you! Written by bestselling author Glenys Nellist, this adorable board book celebrates the loving relationship between a grandma and her little ones with sweet animal rhymes and charming illustrations.Hop, skip, and run with Grandma Rabbit and roll into a ball with Grandma Hedgehog. Most of all, celebrate Grandma, who’s as sweet as pie!Grandma Snuggles: Is a durable board book that can easily be wiped clean and fits into small hands Makes a perfect gift for ages 0 to 4 for birthdays, Christmas, Easter, Grandparent’s Day, or just to spoil a grandson or granddaughter in the way only a grandma can Features trademark charming rhymes by bestselling author Glenys Nellist and heartwarming illustrations by Gail Yerrill Grandma Snuggles is an engaging board book that celebrates the love between a grandma and her little ones. Whether it’s Grandma M
£11.63
Priddy Books Us My Little World Watch Me Grow
Book SynopsisMy Little World: Watch Me Grow is an exciting novelty board book with bright and colorful illustrations all about things which grow on the farm.Simple text explains how plants and animals grow and a fun novelty on every page brings the illustrations to life. See how apple blossom turns into an apple, how an egg hatches a chick, how a seed grows into a carrot, and more.
£9.49
Little, Brown & Company Tell ME Tree
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£18.04
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Just Like Us Plants
Book SynopsisGet the facts on an array of leafy organisms and discover the unexpected ways humans and plants are alike in Just Like Us! Plants. Appealing mix of photographs and cartoon illustrations.
£8.62
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Secrets of the Sea
Book SynopsisThe curiosity, drive, and perseverance of the nineteenth-century woman scientist who pioneered the use of aquariums to study ocean life are celebrated in this gorgeous, empowering picture book.Trade Review★ "Each spread features rich illustrations that capture the wonder and mystery of the sea, complemented by Power’s experiments, prototyping, and observations....The text and images are accessible and easy to understand....An excellent purchase for elementary school collections because of the focus on an unsung female scientist paired with solid back matter and beautiful illustrations."—School Library Journal, STARRED review "Among a growing number of young people’s biographies that take note of the difficulties faced by women in the sciences, this colorful picture book offers a well-organized, informative text and lively digital illustrations....An appealing biography for children intrigued by sea creatures, and an inspiring choice for future marine biologists."—Booklist "Griffith has applied years of editing experience to his debut picture book, selecting a career highpoint for his smoothly told narrative and offering more substance for slightly older readers in backmatter.... An appealing introduction to a STEM trailblazer."—Kirkus "Griffith employs a candid tone to showcase the real-life story of Jeanne Power, who made groundbreaking marine discoveries after moving from Paris to Sicily in 1818.... Stone contributes animation-style digital illustrations in a rich color palette. This is an informative, well-paced narrative biography featuring a lesser-known historical figure who persevered."—Publishers Weekly "This compelling picture-book biography of a trailblazing woman scientist is enhanced by period-setting illustrations featuring blues, greens, and beachy browns." —The Horn Book —
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Animal Toolkit
Book SynopsisDid you know animals can use tools? In this fascinating book by award-winning pair Steve Jenkins and Robin Page, we learn all about what makes a tool a tool and the remarkable ways animals can use them to find food, protect their young, and more.Until 1960, when Jane Goodall observed a chimpanzee using a blade of grass to “fish” for termites, it was believed that humans were the only animal to use tools. Since her discovery, we’ve learned that many creatures use sticks, leaves, rocks, and other natural items as tools.In this latest nonfiction picture book from Caldecott Honor-winning team Steve Jenkins and Robin Page, readers learn all about what makes a tool a tool—and the remarkable ways animals that use them to interact with our world. From the tailorbird, which repurposes spider silk to stitch a leaf into its nest, to the gorilla, which uses sticks to test water depth and build bridges, these animals are intelligent, innovat
£17.09
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Snowy Owl Scientist
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£17.09
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Lizard Scientists
Book SynopsisIn this groundbreaking, exceptionally researched installment of the award-winning Scientists in the Field series, discover how lizards rapidly adapt to life in the Caribbean islands, allowing scientists to study Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection in real time. Award-winning author Dorothy Hinshaw Patent joins forces with scientists/filmmakers Neil Losin and Nate Dappen, whose work is detailed in the Smithsonian Channel documentary “Laws of the Lizard,” to explore how the small but mighty lizards we call “anoles” are used by scientists to study basic principles of evolution and ecology. Travel with the team to Florida and the Caribbean as they research how anoles followed similar but independent evolutionary paths on the four major islands of the Greater Antilles (Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Cuba). So while anoles on different islands may look like close relatives, they often
£15.35
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Hello Puddle
Book SynopsisA nonfiction picture book exploring a deceptively simple but unexpectedly crucial resource for wildlife: puddles! This lyrical, gorgeously illustrated nonfiction picture book is perfect for young science learners and nature lovers.Hello, puddle!Trade Review"A curiosity-stoking exploration of the way even the smallest bodies of water sustain life.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "An appealing introduction to an often-overlooked part of nature." — Booklist "Charming visuals and deceptively simple text combine in a book that will reward repeat readings and inspire little naturalists." — School Library Journal
£14.24
Clarion Books Ivan A Gorillas True Story
Book SynopsisThe real-life inspiration for The One and Only Ivan. A gorilla captured as a baby, Ivan was brought to a Tacoma, Washington mall to attract shoppers. Gradually, public pressure built until a better way of life for Ivan was found at Zoo Atlanta. From the Congo to America, and from a local business attraction to a national symbol of animal welfare, Ivan the Shopping Mall Gorilla traveled an astonishing distance in miles and in impact. In a spare, powerful text and evocative illustrations, Newbery medalist Katherine Applegate and artist G. Brian Karas present the extraordinary real story of this special gorilla.
£10.44
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Older Than Dirt A Wild but True History of Earth
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£11.39
HarperCollins Publishers Inc One Day
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£13.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Animal Facts
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£13.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Animal Facts
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£7.08
HarperCollins Publishers Inc One Day
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£7.08
HarperCollins A Journey Under the Sea
Book SynopsisTrade Review"What a magnificent book—a perfect gift for anyone who loves nature." — Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace ★"A powerful expression of love and respect for the ocean and the magnificent creatures that live in its waters. Highly recommended." — School Library Journal (starred review) “In a gentle, leisurely tone, [Foster and Frylinck] invite readers to ‘dive into the clear, cold water . . . relax and explore.’ The photographs are colorful and unusual. This is a delight. Dive in!” — Kirkus Reviews "Foster and Frylinck, cofounders of the Sea Change Project and creators of the documentary My Octopus Teacher, invite readers on a mesmerizing guided tour of the Great African Sea Forest. A visual gem." — Publishers Weekly
£15.47
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Itch
Book SynopsisEverybody gets itchy, and every kid will love this title that scratches the itch to know more and about the history, anatomy, botany, biology behind it. As irritating as an itch is, it is also your body’s way of sending you a message you can’t miss, like you’ve brushed up against poison ivy or lice have taken up residence in your hair.Trade Review"A fun, intriguing, and accessible mix of anatomy and history, with a healthy dose of gross."--Kirkus, STARRED review "There’s much here to attract readers in search of the gross or unsettling."-School Library Journal "Factual and surprisingly fun, here’s a very readable book about a common experience."--Booklist, STARRED review —
£10.03
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Rotten
Book SynopsisA funny and fact-filled look at decomposition in all of its slimy glory, illustrated with dazzling full-color art by Gilbert Ford. From vultures and sharks to bacteria, maggots, mushrooms, and more, discover the dirty rotten truth about one of nature’s most fascinating processes.Trade Review"Thankfully, most stuff rots. This colorfully illustrated effort is aimed at a grade school audience that's sure to be appreciative of an oft-stinky subject."--Kirkus "Rot in all its forms is on delightfully disgusting display in this introduction to decomposition."--School Library Journal "Even readers who don’t buy the claim that "decomposition can seem . . . almost magical” will come away appreciating how artfully nature moves in cycles."--Booklist "Librarians who are “decomposing” their science collections in the interest of promoting fresh growth will want to take a look at this title."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books —
£10.14
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Tornado Scientist
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£10.44
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) Moonbird
Book SynopsisB95 can feel it: a stirring in his bones and feathers. It''s time. Today is the day he will once again cast himself into the air, spiral upward into the clouds, and bank into the wind.He wears a black band on his lower right leg and an orange flag on his upper left, bearing the laser inscription B95. Scientists call him the Moonbird because, in the course of his astoundingly long lifetime, this gritty, four-ounce marathoner has flown the distance to the moonand halfway back! B95 is a robin-sized shorebird, a red knot of the subspecies rufa. Each February he joins a flock that lifts off from Tierra del Fuego, headed for breeding grounds in the Canadian Arctic, nine thousand miles away. Late in the summer, he begins the return journey. B95 can fly for days without eating or sleeping, but eventually he must descend to refuel and rest. However, recent changes at ancient refueling stations along his migratory circuitchanges caused mostly by human ac
£23.39
Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc Snow
Book SynopsisSnow is a 1998 New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year and a 1999 Caldecott Honor Book.It''s snowing, said boy with dog.It''s only a snowflake, said grandfather with beard.No one thinks one or two snowflakes will amount to anything. Not the man with the hat or the lady with the umbrella. Not even the television or the radio forecasters. But one boy and his dog have faith that the snow will amount to something spectacular, and when flakes start to swirl down on the city, they are also the only ones who know how to truly enjoy it. Uri Shulevitz'' playful depiction of a snowy day and the transformation of a city is perfectly captured in simple, poetic text and lively watercolor and pen-and-ink illustrations.
£14.24
Random House USA Inc Feeding Time at the Zoo
Book SynopsisA visual introduction to the kinds of foods that zoo animals enjoy eating is written in accessible, abridged text which reveals that polar bears love both fish and strawberries, and that pigs enjoy salad. Simultaneous and eBook.
£6.96
Houghton Mifflin Peterson First Guide to Trees Peterson First
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£9.49
Houghton Mifflin Peterson First Guide to Rocks and Minerals
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£9.49
Penguin Putnam Inc What Was the Great Chicago Fire
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£8.07
Penguin Putnam Inc What Was the San Francisco Earthquake
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£8.13
Penguin Putnam Inc Spiders Lunch All about Garden Spiders Penguin
Book SynopsisLevel 2. This introduction to the arachnid world explains how a hungry garden spider obtains food by building a web and patiently waiting to catch something tasty.
£6.96
Penguin Putnam Inc Volcanoes
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£7.05
Penguin Putnam Inc Pink Snow and Other Weird Weather Penguin Young
Book SynopsisHave you ever seen a hailstone with a turtle frozen inside? Learn all about the weirdest, wackiest, wildest weather ever--and what makes it happen--in this easy-to-read nonfiction reader.
£7.14
Penguin Putnam Inc Giant Squid Mystery of the Deep Penguin Young
Book SynopsisTalk about a BIG catch! The 25-foot squid hauled in by a fishing boat off the coast of New Zealand in December 1997 was one of the most amazing stories of that year! Here's a fascinating look at the giant squid, cephalopods in general, and the implications of this extra-ordinary discovery--written in conjunction with The American Museum of Natural History.
£7.05
Penguin Putnam Inc Water
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£6.96
Penguin Putnam Inc Apples
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£6.96
Penguin Putnam Inc Do Dolphins Really Smile
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£7.07
Penguin Putnam Inc Bug Out The Worlds Creepiest Crawliest Critters
Book SynopsisLevel 3. This book features some of the most disgusting, far-out bugs on the planet. Learn how a scorpion uses its poison, discover how the jumping spider hunts, and more!
£7.05
Penguin Putnam Inc Best Friends
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£6.96
Penguin Putnam Inc Far Out Animals That Do Amazing Things All Aboard
Book SynopsisDid you know that the European eel can migrate far distances simply from memory? Did you know that chimpanzees can learn sign language? Far Out! is packed with interesting facts about animals that can do amazing and humanlike things, such as the dolphin, silverback gorilla, Egyptian vulture, and monarch butterfly.
£7.05
Penguin Putnam Inc Flight of the Butterflies All Aboard Reading
Book SynopsisStarting from the northern United States and southern Canada, millions of Monarchs converge every fall in one region in central Mexico. It's not only an amazing sight to behold for the lucky residents of the area, but also a true miracle of nature. This easy reader follows the 2,500 mile-long journey of the Monarchs, with both full color illustrations and photographs.
£6.59
