Children’s / Teenage general interest: Physical world
Quarto Publishing PLC The Street Beneath My Feet
Book SynopsisThis award-winning, double-sided foldout book takes you on a fascinating journey down through the layers of the Earth, all the way to the planet’s core and out the other side. *Picked by the Guardian as one of ‘15 Modern Classics’ books* When you’re out walking around, whether on the city streets or a country trail, there’s always so much to see and hear. But do you ever stop and look down? Have you ever wondered what’s going on deep in the ground under your feet? There are so many amazing sights to see! One side of the foldout shows the ground beneath the city, whilst the reverse side shows the ground beneath the countryside. The underground scenes include tunnels and pipes, creatures’ burrows, layers of rock and the planet’s molten core, each running seamlessly into the next. Mixing urban and rural settings, covering subjects such as geology, archaeology and natural history, The Street Beneath My Feet offers children the opportunity to explore their world through a detailed learning experience. And its foldout, laperello (or concertina) style, which extends to 2.5 metres in length, is ideal for spreading out on the floor to pore over for hours. Explore even more of the world with The Skies Above My Eyes (August 2018) and The World Around Me (October 2020), companion books from the Look Closer series.Trade Review'This ingeniously designed and expanding book uncovers facts and knowledge about the earth, layer by layer.' * The Guardian *'A double-sided fold-out book that delves underground to reveal everything that happens beneath our feet, both in the city and the countryside. Playful, informative and with fabulous illustrations by Zommer.' * Huffington Post *'This gorgeous fold-out book takes us deep below ground, to discover all the different layers under the surface' * The Week Junior *'A fascinating journey introducing children to physical geography...jammed-packed with details and facts' * Armadillo *'An extraordinary unfolding book to take young geologists to the Earth's core and back again, with richly enticing illustrations.' * Metro *'Takes readers on a journey to the centre of the earth, layer by layer, it’s imaginatively conceived for budding geologists aged six and above' * New Statesman *
£13.49
Quarto Publishing PLC The Pebble in My Pocket: A History of Our Earth
Book SynopsisWhere do pebbles come from? How were they made? This book tells the story of a pebble, from its origins in a fiery volcano 480 million years ago to a busy, modern landscape. Readers follow the processes of rock formation and erosion that create new pebbles all over the world.
£8.54
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Fossil Hunter
Book Synopsis*WINNER OF THE KLAUS FLUGGE PRIZE 2024*Unearth the mysteries of ancient fossils and discover the life and legacy of Mary Anning in this beautifully illustrated, fact-filled book for curious young readers.Have you ever found something mysterious? Something where you had no idea what it was but you had this feeling it was important, that it held a secret?Mary Anning was a fossil hunter, scouring the cliffs and seashores of Lyme Regis for strange rocks and shells. Monstrous marine reptiles and dinosaurs had once reigned the land and seas here millions of years ago, disappearing only to leave mysterious traces for humans to puzzle over.Mary''s fossils paved the way for modern palaeontology and helped to piece together a picture of how the dinosaurs lived and evolved. Little did she know that 200 years later we would still be talking about her amazing discoveries and how she influenced our understanding of the history of the earth.Beautifully illustrated by brand-new talent Kate Winter, with stunning panoramic fold-out pages, this is a book to treasure and to read again and again, perfect for all fans of natural history and curious young explorers.''A captivating story [...] wonderfully atmospheric'' - JUNO magazine
£8.54
Lawley Enterprises LLC The Cactus Dance/ La Danza del Cactus
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£10.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd Geography for Beginners
Book SynopsisThe world we live in is complex and constantly changing. It's battered by weather, shaken by earthquakes, and mined, farmed and polluted by humans. This book helps readers understand these processes, make sense of our relationship with the planet, and find ways to change it for the better. Geography is a HUGE subject area that deals with so much more than map-making, rocks, and town planning. This book unpicks how an awareness of geography helps people think about how important the world around us is, from the landscape we live on to the relationships between entire countries. Part of the award-winning 'for Beginners' series, which explains big subjects to kids in late primary and early secondary education. Each book outlines what those subjects are about, which big questions experts are grappling with, and what jobs people who study them might go on to do.Table of ContentsWhat is geography?Chapter 1: Journey into the EarthWhat the Earth itself is made of, how that all works, and how we find out more about it.Chapter 2: Weather and climateWhat goes on in the Earth's atmosphere, the difference between weather and climate, and how they both affect people's lives around the world.Chapter 3: Watery worldAll about oceans, rivers and ice - and how people's lives depend on water in all sorts of ways.Chapter 4: Homes, towns, citiesWhere people live, why they live there, and how people shape the places around them.Chapter 5: How money and power shape the worldHow countries and borders work, and how and why some countries are more powerful than others.Chapter 6: Improving livesUsing the tools of geography to find out how people live in different countries and identify ways to improve lives.Chapter 7: Big issuesWhat are some of the big questions that geographers ask? What geography mysteries are yet to be solved?Geography is EVERYWHERE!GlossaryJobs in geographyIndexAcknowledgements
£9.49
Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream My Backyard Bird Book: Fun Facts & Surprising
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£21.80
Usborne Publishing Ltd Look Inside Volcanoes and Earthquakes
Book SynopsisLaura Cowan (Author) Laura studied literature twice at university, so she's read a lot of books (always helpful when writing them). Before joining Usborne, she taught English in Barcelona, Dublin and Cambridge. She now lives in East London, where she regrets the lack of sun and sea.Emily Bone (Author) Emily Bone grew up among the rolling hills of Hampshire, writing stories about the ants and birds in her garden. After studying English at Cambridge, she found her dream job at Usborne in 2007. Since then, she's written about many weird and wonderful creatures, along with books on space, fashion and food.
£9.49
Marshall Cavendish Children The Earth Experiment: A Handbook on Climate
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£6.64
Workman Publishing Everything You Need to Ace Science in One Big Fat
Book SynopsisIt''s the revolutionary science study guide just for middle school students from the brains behind Brain Quest.Everything You Need to Ace Science . . . takes readers from scientific investigation and the engineering design process to the Periodic Table; forces and motion; forms of energy; outer space and the solar system; to earth sciences, biology, body systems, ecology, and more.The BIG FAT NOTEBOOK series is built on a simple and irresistible conceit-borrowing the notes from the smartest kid in class. There are five books in all, and each is the only book you need for each main subject taught in middle school: Math, Science, American History, English Language Arts, and World History. Inside the reader will find every subject''s key concepts, easily digested and summarized: Critical ideas highlighted in neon colors. Definitions explained. Doodles that illuminate tricky concepts in marker. Mnemonics for memorable shortcuts. And quizzes to recap it all.
£13.29
BookLife Publishing Rocks
Book SynopsisThere''s so much to see up here on the street, but it''s even more interesting under our feet! This informative title looks at our ancestors, and what their ancient bones tell us about the living, breathing people they were. From stone age man to a terracotta army, we know ourselves because we know the people under our feet.
£12.59
Hachette Children's Group Green Nation Revolution: Use Your Future to
Book SynopsisTake your place in the Green Nation, a nation without geographical borders that unites the youth of today in their fight for the planet.Following on from the success of We Are All Greta, Green Nation Revolution explores what happens next in the fight against climate change. From the economy and new professions, to advanced technology and sustainable start-ups, learn how the world needs to change in order to secure its future, and find out what role you can play in that change.With in-depth text and data, and clear and detailed case studies this crucial book presents information in a scientifically accurate and easily accessible way. It will answer readers' questions on what comes next in our fight for the future.
£9.49
Pan Macmillan Everyday STEM Science Geology
Book SynopsisEmily Dodd loves science and wildlife. She is the author of picture books and non-fiction science books, a screenwriter for CBeebies and a writer of BBC radio plays for children. Emily spent several years working in museum education and has written science shows, workshops and stories for the Scottish Seabird Centre, Edinburgh International Science Festival, the National Museums Scotland and Our Dynamic Earth. Emily was the 2012/2013 Scottish Book Trust Reader in Residence at Leith Library. She once performed a poem about puffins to the Queen.Robbie Cathro is an Illustrator & Storyteller living in Bristol, UK, where he creates fun and lively work from his desk in The Island Studios. He loves bright colours, limited palettes, atmospheric textures and layered characters. All of which are inspired from the animation he loves, the folk tales that he reads as well as the small stories you find in the corner of your day-to-day.He has worked with Airbnb, The Sunday Ti
£7.59
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada North America
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£10.44
Bellwether Media Pakistan
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£12.34
Bellwether Media Russia
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£12.34
BookLife Publishing It's Windy!
Book SynopsisTake a look outside, what can you see? Is the sky beautiful and bright, or are there drops of water bouncing onto the ground? Are the trees blowing to one side, or are they covered in something white? Learn about different types of wonderful weather in this exciting series!
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Patterns from the Air
Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.
£8.12
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Racing Around Rain
Book SynopsisDrip! Drip! Drop! Race around rain as the Forecast Fairy discovers why it rains, and where it comes from! Using colorful illustrations alongside simple text, early readers will enjoy learning about this weather phenomenon while practicing their reading skills. This book also includes writing activities and a page for caregivers that suggests reading and creative writing prompts. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
£7.59
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Whirling Through Wind
Book SynopsisWhoosh! Whirl through wind and watch as the Forecast Fairy uncovers how wind is made, and why it moves all around us! Using colorful illustrations alongside simple text, early readers will enjoy learning about this weather phenomenon while practicing their reading skills. This book also includes writing activities and a page for caregivers that suggests reading and creative writing prompts. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
£7.59
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Leaping Over Lightning
Book SynopsisFlash! Did you see that lightning bolt leap across the sky? Tune in as the Forecast Fairy explores what lightning looks like, and where it comes from! Using colorful illustrations alongside simple text, early readers will enjoy learning about this weather phenomenon while practicing their reading skills. This book also includes writing activities and a page for caregivers that suggests reading and creative writing prompts. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
£7.59
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Flying Into Fog
Book SynopsisFly into fog as the Forecast Fairy explores how fog is made and where to find it! Using colorful illustrations alongside simple text, early readers will enjoy learning about this weather phenomenon while practicing their reading skills. This book also includes writing activities and a page for caregivers that suggests reading and creative writing prompts. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
£7.59
Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream The Fantastic World of Bugs
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£11.86
Bellwether Media Indonesia
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£12.34
Usborne Publishing Ltd Very First Questions and Answers What are clouds
Book SynopsisDiscover what clouds are made of, why storm clouds flash and boom, how tornadoes happen and what makes a rainbow. With lots of flaps to lift, this delightful book encourages children to explore clouds for themselves, spotting shapes in the sky, looking at the simple science behind them and learning a few cloud myths along the way.
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Your Brain
Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelYour brain controls everything you do from your movement to your senses and even your thoughts and decisions. Complete with detailed diagrams, discover how this important part of your body works, and how you can look after it.Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts.Text type: An information book.Curriculum links: Science.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.46
HarperCollins Publishers A Dinosaur A Day
Book SynopsisShortlisted for 2023 British Book Design and Production Award Educational BooksA dinosaur for every day of the year!Dip in each day to discover a new dinosaur and enjoy sharing with friends or family.Immerse yourself in this unforgettable year-long encounter with the most astonishing creatures ever to walk the Earth. From ferocious Tyrannosaurus to gentle giant Titanosaurus. You'll find familiar and lesser-known names, alongside newly discovered species, all brought to life with stunning illustrations and fascinating facts.With beautiful illustrations of every dinosaur and gorgeous packaging, this is the ULTIMATE gift for dinosaur fans aged 6 and up.Trade Review“An unforgettable year-long encounter with the most astonishing creatures ever to walk the Earth!” – Lancashire Evening Post “Beautifully packaged up, filled with fascinating facts, stunningly illustrated, this book would make a wonderful gift to any budding palaeontologist.” – Mini Travellers “If you have a dinosaur fanatic or a budding palaeontologist in your family then you should definitely get a copy of this book.” – Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub Included in ‘Picture This’ Children’s Books Ireland Recommended Reading Guide 2023 “The illustrations are absolutely unbelievable … It is one of the most comprehensive and well-presented dinosaur books we have seen.” – Becky C, Family Book Club “I’m really amazed at the lesser-known species throughout. It’s a dino-treat!” – Dr. Nick Crumpton “With such beautiful illustrations throughout, it’s a must for any dinosaur fan.” – Louise Forshaw
£17.00
HarperCollins Publishers Moonchild Voyage of the Lost and Found
Book SynopsisThe first in a magical new middle grade series from a rising star author, perfect for fans of Kiran Millwood Hargrave and Michelle Harrison. Inspired by The Arabian Nights.The Sahar Peninsula lies just beyond the horizon, but it isn''t the easiest place to get to. No maps will take you there, nor can it be charted by gazing up at the stars, or down at a compassTwelve year old Amira has only ever known a life at sea with her sea-witch mothers. So when their ship is wrecked in a great storm, Amira is delighted to have an opportunity to explore land accompanied by her best friend Namur a jinn in cat form. Amira soon finds a boy who has a jinn like her, and learns that their spirit companions are connected to the mysterious storm that gets stronger each day.When Namur goes missing Amira discovers she has to visit a magical place; a place where lost things can be found. But will Amira also discover her own destiny, and find out what it truly means to be a Moonchild?Go on more magical adveTrade Review‘Gorgeous, evocative storytelling', Fiona Noble, The Bookseller ‘Readers will be enchanted and will finish the book dreaming of adventures under sultry night skies.’Books for Keeps 06.08.2020 – ‘You’ll be swept away with Amira on a wonderful adventure.’The Week Junior 15.08.2020 – Book Club’s Book of the Week ‘This captivating adventure is full of magic, mystery and danger.’BookTrust 01.09.2020 Praise for A Pocketful of Stars: 'Bushby's debut is poignant and atmospheric' Guardian ‘A gorgeous story of friendship and growing up' Cathy Cassidy 'Moving and heartfelt', Anna James, author of Pages and Co 'A wonderful adventure', The Week Junior ’If you like magic, myths and crazy adventures, then this is the book for you! It made me want to write my own stories too!’ – Emmy (aged nine) in First News
£6.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd Peep Inside Under the Ground
Book SynopsisGrowing up on the Wirral and in Germany, Anna wrote plays about talking animals, and stories about naughty children, and drew on every available surface. After school, she did an Art Foundation course, then a degree in German Literature & Philosophy at Oxford University. In 1998 she found her perfect job at Usborne in London, writing about everything from curious penguins to trips to the Moon.
£999.99
Bellwether Media Italy
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£12.34
Bellwether Media Israel
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£12.34
HarperCollins Publishers Highest Longest Deepest
Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers. The 7+ books are designed for children aged 7+ who need more practice to acquire phonics skills.Have you ever wondered what the longest river is? Or the tallest mountain or building? What about the deepest canyon or lake? Find out about the highest, longest and deepest things on Earth in this fascinating exploration of the extremes!
£9.30
Usborne Publishing Ltd Extreme Planet Journey to the Earths core
Book SynopsisThis book takes you on a fascinating journey deep inside the Earth. From the rocky, moving plates that make up the surface, to the core hotter than the Sun, lift the flaps to discover what explodes out of volcanoes, how nearly everything we use each day comes from under the ground, how digging down can take you back in time, and even where the water we drink comes from.
£10.44
Bellwether Media Canada
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£12.34
Bellwether Media India
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£12.34
Prestel An Atlas of Legendary Places: From Atlantis to
Book SynopsisA passport to the world's most intriguing destinations, this book is a bounty of information and gorgeous illustrations that will spark wonder and wanderlust curiosity in young readers. Filled with the magic of myth, culture, natural beauty, and history, this introduction to eighteen of the world's most fascinating places introduces young readers to the ineffable qualities that make these locations so special. Stunning double-page spreads offer a deep dive into each site, with fascinating invaluable information and exciting perspectives. Readers will learn about the unique geology of Thingvellir National Park in Iceland and Namibia's Brandberg Mountain; the legends behind Germany's Lorelei rock and Greece's Delphi; the diverse cultural histories of Timbuktu and Jerusalem; the architectural and natural splendor of Mount Taishan in China and Palenque in Mexico; and even the galactic marvels of the Milky Way. Discovering these places' unique histories, physical characteristics, and cultural lore will inspire readers to learn more about each place, and encourage their interest in travel, geography, history, and the unexpected.
£17.99
Pan Macmillan My First Journey Around Planet Earth
Book SynopsisYujin Shin grew up surrounded by art, as her mother ran an art institute. Shin started her career in publishing, before embarking on a career in freelance illustration. She lives with her family in South Korea.Campbell Books is a specialist maker of books for children aged 0-5. We are the trusted name for creating innovative and accessible books to develop a child's love of books and are dedicated to providing the very best start to every child's reading journey. From familiar stories to popular evergreen topics, we publish books that help busy toddlers with everyday life, are softly educational and perfect for young, inquisitive fingers and minds.
£10.44
Jump! Incorporated Igneous Rocks
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£8.99
Bellwether Media China
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£12.34
Bellwether Media Iraq
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£12.34
Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet Kids The Big Earth Book
Book SynopsisPlanet Earth. Four elements. One incredible story. Lonely Planet Kids' The Big Earth Book takes children on a rollercoaster ride through history, geography, science and more to show how four elements - earth, fire, air and water - created the world and everything that exists today. Amazing facts, photography and illustrations bring our planet and its past to life in an exciting, engaging way. Written by Mark Brake, a science writer and broadcaster who's worked for NASA, the BBC and the National Science Museum of Thailand, and created in consultation with Dr Mike Goldsmith, a research scientist and writer with a PhD in astrophysics from Keele University in the UK. Highlights include: Earth: How the Earth was formed The structure of the Earth Plate tectonics and rocks Earthquakes and volcanoes Humans in the stone age Hunter-gatherers and farming Fossils and digging for treasure DNA: the code of life Fire: Ingredients for fire Fire and humans The history of fire The dangers of wildfire The Great Fire of London Gunpowder and fireworks The combustion engine Carbon and global warming Air: What's air made of? The Northern Lights How animals learned to fly Dinosaurs in the air Birds and bats The history of flight Speech and language Music and instruments Weather and climate Water: The origins of water Rivers and oceans The water cycle The Hanging Gardens of Babylon Canals, bridges and dams Exploring the seas The age of exploration Tsunamis and waterfalls About Lonely Planet Kids: Come explore! Let's start an adventure. Lonely Planet Kids excites and educates children about the amazing world around them. Combining astonishing facts, quirky humour and eye-catching imagery, we ignite their curiosity and encourage them to discover more about our planet. Every book draws on our huge team of global experts to help share our continual fascination with what makes the world such a diverse and magnificent place - inspiring children at home and in school.
£13.49
Bellwether Media Kenya
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£12.34
Bellwether Media Costa Rica
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£12.34
Bellwether Media Morocco
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£12.34
Rockridge Press All About Weather
Book SynopsisTake kids ages 3 to 5 on an exciting and educational weather adventure! Welcome to the wonderful world of weather! From the warm, balmy days of the summer climate to the cold, crisp nights of winter, kids will learn all about the four seasons, as well as how clouds form, why it rains, what causes a rainbow and storms, and so much more. Read along and wow your child with the story of the meteorological magic that?s happening around them every day and has existed for all of history.Go beyond other weather books for kids with: A WHIRLWIND OF INFO MADE SIMPLE: Help toddlers and preschoolers understand how weather works through simple explanations. SUNNY ILLUSTRATIONS: Colorful and adorable images help kids better understand and engage with what they?re learning. A RAIN OF FUN FACTS: Keep older readers interested with neat info, like the fact that wind can be used to create electricity. If you?re looking for weather books for kids, this illustrated guide provides your tot with an extraordinary weather adventure!
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc What Makes a Magnet
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£6.23
Bellwether Media Slovenia
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£12.34
Welbeck Publishing Group Skygazing: Explore the Sky in the Day and Night
Book SynopsisWhat do you see when you look up at the sky? It may seem like a big, empty space, but it''s busier than you think. From clouds and stars, to birds, planes and everything in between there''s a whole sky to explore. Skygazing is a double-sided book full of incredible cross-curricular information, fun activities, and beautiful illustrated scenes to enjoy. Discover why the sky is blue, early experiments in flight, and how helicopters stay aloft, before flipping the book to read all about the night sky. Find out how to read the stars, spot the night''s flying creatures and see the colours of the aurora borealis.
£8.99
HarperCollins Publishers BERT THE UGLY BUG
Book SynopsisBert lives deep in the rainforest and is completely awestruck by the beauty of other bright and wonderful creatures. If only he could sparkle like that? Or can he? This wonderful, decodable story is written by Mal Peet and Elspeth Graham and fantastically illustrated by Simona Messier.Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language.Text type: A story with a familiar setting.Pages 1415 provide an opportunity for children to recap the story.Curriculum links: science, geography.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£8.36
