Children’s / Teenage general interest: Physical world
Prestel The Weather: Pop-up Book
Book SynopsisIn her hugely successful books Creatures of the Deep and What's in the Egg, as well as her enormously popular series of greeting cards for the Museum of Modern Art, Maike Biederstaedt has established herself as one of the preeminent paper artists working today. Now Biederstaedt takes book engineering to new heights as she immerses readers in five electrifying weather scenarios. As each spread unfolds, a meticulously designed landscape emerges--a freighter balances like a nutshell between high waves in the sea; a tornado takes terrifying aim at a truck trying to outrun it; a rain-spewing storm cloud towers like a skyscraper over a farm house. Nature's delicate beauty emerges in the intricate shapes of a snowflake and in the luminous arc of a rainbow. Each page features an informative description of its weather event and the book closes with sobering commentary on the effects of climate change. A wondrous introduction to weather for budding climatologists, this is also an artistic tour de force that collectors will treasure.
£16.99
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!
£6.80
North Star Editions Natural Wonders: Great Barrier Reef
Book SynopsisExplore the past, present, and future of the Great Barrier Reef. Beautiful photos, fact-filled text, and engaging infographics help readers learn all about this natural wonder and how to protect it long into the future.Trade Review“For report writers or for those who enjoy world records.” * School Library Journal *
£9.89
Usborne Publishing Ltd First Questions and Answers What makes it rain
Book SynopsisKatie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.Trade ReviewFilled with charming hand-drawn illustrations, it's an incredibly sweet non-fiction book that will turn your little one into a weather expert. * Junior magazine *Packed full of the beautiful Usborne style illustrations I love, and reminds me of books of my childhood, with sturdy flaps and engaging questions. * Mum's Days *
£9.49
Rockridge Press Gems for Kids: A Junior Scientist's Guide to
Book SynopsisUnearth our planet''s glittering treasuresa fascinating book of gems for kids 6 to 9 What do dusty old rocks have to do with the shiny, colorful jewels that you see in rings and necklaces? Everything! Set off on a journey inside Earth and learn the different ways our planet uses rocks and minerals to make gemstones. Discover how some grow in red-hot magma deep underground, while others are made by animals or plants, plus fun facts about their colors, shapes, uses, and more. You''ll even learn how to grow your own crystals with sugar and water! Gems for Kids includes: 25 Different stonesDig in to some of the world''s most rare, popular, and colorful gems, from amethyst and opal to pearl and ruby. The parts of a gemLearn how gems are classified by things like color, shape, streak, luster, and parent minerals, and what these properties mean about where the gem came from. Earth science basicsExplore the scientific principles behind how rocks form, how gems form inside them, and what makes them so valuable and beautiful. Rock hounds, get ready! It''s time to explore the incredible world of gems.
£8.34
Usborne Publishing Ltd Lifttheflap Questions and Answers about Weather
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
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
Amber Books Ltd Minerals and Gemstones: 300 of the Earth's
Book SynopsisDiscover the fascinating world of the treasures beneath your feet. Minerals and Gemstones is an accessible and informative reference guide to 300 different minerals and gemstones, from simple sandstones to sanidine, jade and diamond. Learn what the Earth is made of, how its rocks were formed and how minerals and gems are used today. Minerals and Gemstones is divided into sections covering the internationally recognised classification groups. Each entry includes an accurately reproduced and representative colour photograph, and a key information table including specifications such as the colour, lustre, streak, hardness, specific gravity, cleavage, habit and crystal system of each type of mineral and gemstone. Full of facts and with an engaging but expertly written text, this handy, pocket-size book is a valuable reference source as well as a fascinating read.Table of ContentsIntroduction Native Elements Sulphides Halogenides Oxides and Hydroxides Nitrates, Carbonates and Borates Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates Silicates Other Minerals Glossary Index
£9.49
Kumon Publishing North America, Inc Geography Sticker Activity Book: US and Canada
Book SynopsisOur Sticker Activity Books use engaging and fun activities to introduce children to concepts in science and geography. Each activity is carefully matched with learning goals to promote both enjoyment and understanding. Through stickering, coloring, mazes, and more, children develop a love of learning about their world.
£10.44
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
White Star My First Atlas of the Animals
Book SynopsisIn this small format atlas of the world, children will find a different continent on each spread with some of the most famous or curious animals who live there . . . but some are missing. Don't worry! You will find the missing animals on the last page of the book where they can be removed and built in 3D. Use the colour coding to find which continent they belong on. Play with them and learn everything about their habitat. The book also includes QR codes for informative animal videos. Ages: 5 plus.
£9.49
Usborne Publishing Ltd Clouds to Spot
Book SynopsisPerfect for budding weather-watchers, this beautifully illustrated book will help children identify all kinds of clouds.There's a chart and stickers at the back, so they can keep track of the ones they've seen.
£5.68
Astra Publishing House Mysterious Patterns: Finding Fractals in Nature
Book SynopsisNature's repeating patterns, better known as fractals, are beautiful, universal, and explain much about how things grow. Fractals can also be quantified mathematically. Here is an elegant introduction to fractals through examples that can be seen in parks, rivers, and our very own backyards. Young readers will be fascinated to learn that broccoli florets are fractals�just like mountain ranges, river systems, and trees�and will share in the wonder of math as it is reflected in the world around us. Perfect for any elementary school classroom or library, Mysterious Patterns is an exciting interdisciplinary introduction to repeating patterns.Trade Review★ "This fascinating exploration should awaken readers' powers of observation and appreciation for the intricacies of nature." —Publishers Weekly, starred review★ "Using clear text and outstanding color photographs, Campbell explores the concept of these unusual shapes. . . An afterword reveals more of Mandlebrot's background and work, which will be an inspiration to budding scientists/mathematicians." —School Library Journal, starred review"This beautifully designed volume is a useful resource and, apparently, the only children's book devoted to fractals." —Booklist"Through examples of what fractals are and what they aren't, this photo essay introduces a complex mathematical idea in a simple, inviting way. Using a straightforward text and eye-catching photographs, the Campbells start with the familiar: spheres, cones, cylinders--shapes readers can find and readily name in their environments. But then they move on to the more elaborate forms . . . For visual learners, this is a particularly accessible demonstration of an intriguing concept." —Kirkus Reviews
£8.54
Bellwether Media Tanzania
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£12.34
Scholastic The Secret Mountain
Book SynopsisA stunning nature search book, perfect for sharing with little ones. Written and illustrated by Kaja Kajfez, The Secret Mountainwill take you and your child on a magical journey. Across the world'shighest peaks, an awe-inspiring day unfolds. A beautiful gift for parent and child to share full of charming momentsto discover together.
£11.69
Hardie Grant Explore Ask Aunty: Seasons: An Introduction to First
Book SynopsisAsk Aunty: Seasons is a delightful and educational picture book for children aged 5 to 10 years that introduces First Nations seasonal calendars. Have you ever been excited for the first day of summer, only to be disappointed when it arrives cold and rainy? For First Nations People, the seasons don’t change when the calendar does. Instead, we can look for changes in plants, animals, water, weather, fire and the stars. Aunty Munya explains how there are six seasons on her Country. Mankal is the rainy season, bringing strong winds from the ocean, while Barrgan is the season when bush fruits are most plentiful. With stunning illustrations by Charmaine Ledden-Lewis, Ask Aunty: Seasons encourages all readers to develop a greater awareness of the land, waters and sky, showing how they can help us in our everyday lives.
£14.44
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Little Learning Labs: Geology for Kids, abridged
Book SynopsisDig in and learn about the Earth under your feet. Little Learning Labs: Geology for Kids features 26 simple, inexpensive, and fun experiments that explore the Earth’s surface, structure, and processes. This family-friendly guide explores the wonders of geology, such as the formation of crystals and fossils, the layers of the Earth’s crust, and how water shapes mountains, valleys, and canyons. There is no excuse for boredom with these captivating STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) activities. In this book, you will learn: How to identify the most common rocks and minerals How to maintain and display your rock collection How insects are trapped and preserved in amber How geysers and volcanoes form and erupt How layers of rock reveal a record of time How to pan for gold like a real prospector Geology is an exciting science that helps us understand the world we live in, and Little Learning Labs: Geology for Kids actively engages readers in simple, creative activities that reveal the larger world at work. The popular Little Learning Labs series (based on the larger format Lab for Kids series) features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, geology, math, and even bugs—all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Little Learning Labs.
£13.74
Penguin Putnam Inc Where Is Easter Island
Book SynopsisUnearth the secrets of the mysterious giant stone statues on this tiny remote Pacific island.Easter Island, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean thousands of miles from anywhere, has intrigued visitors since Europeans first arrived in the 1700s. How did people first come to live there? How did they build the enormous statues and why? How were they placed around the island without carts or even wheels? Scientists have learned many of the answers, although some things still remain a mystery. Megan Stine reveals it all in a gripping narrative.This book, part of the New York Times best-selling series, is enhanced by eighty illustrations and a detachable fold-out map complete with four photographs on the back.
£7.43
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
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
Tourbillon Ultimate Spotlight: Volcanoes
Book SynopsisInteractive and engaging, Ultimate Spotlight: Volcanoes gives children a closer look at different types of volcanoes and how they form! Explore the beginnings of a volcano: Pull a tab to follow the path of magma to Earth's surface, turn a page to reveal a big pop-up of a volcano eruption, and lift flaps to see the creation of a volcanic island. • Flaps! Pull-tabs! Pop-ups! Lots of interactive and moveable parts • Detailed illustrations that beg to be pored over again and again • Educational content reviewed by an expert b>Fans of Volcanoes will also enjoy the interactive learning of other books in the Ultimate Spotlight(TM) series, including Polar Animals, Rain Forest Animals, Savanna Animals, Dinosaurs, Firefighters, Trains, and Astronauts . • Great family and classroom read-aloud book • Books for 5 and up • Books for kindergarten and early elementary school students Chock-full of information, this book is an exciting introduction to volcanoes.
£11.69
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
Evan-Moor Educational Publishers Skill Sharpeners: Geography, Grade 6 Workbook
Book SynopsisEngage children in exploring the world while learning important map skills and geography concepts! The fun cross-curricular activities in this award-winning full-color workbook integrate the most current geography standards and incorporate colorful learning activities with geography concepts. Ideal for home and classroom use.
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Splat the Cat
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£7.27
Libros para ninos La Semillita the Tiny Seed
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£8.54
Pan Macmillan Discover It Yourself Sound and Light
Book SynopsisA vibrant and hands-on approach to practical science experiments. Discover it Yourself: Sound and Light is packed with scientific facts, experiments, and activities linked to sound and light. Keen scientists can discover why thunder and lightning occur, how vibrations are made and who can see in the dark. After learning the essential key facts, children can find almost everything they need for the corresponding experiments around the home, with the materials and instructions simply, safely and clearly presented. Written by David Glover, this STEM-focused book will show readers how to make a sound amplifier, a rainbow, a periscope, musical instruments and much more.
£6.64
Usborne Publishing Ltd First Encyclopedia of Our World
Book SynopsisFelicity has worked for Usborne for over 30 years and has written and edited hundreds of titles, from books on tractors to genetics, from Shakespeare to mental health, and plenty of sparkly unicorns. Felicity is an expert in making tricky topics friendly and accessible to young children and recently has been writing books that celebrate feelings, friendship, empathy, families, and diversity. When she's not writing or researching very specific details on dinosaurs, Felicity can be found tramping through fields and forests foraging for food or just curled up with a bag of Twiglets, a couple of cats and a crossword.Trade Review"Why is night dark”? “What’s under the sea?” “How do earthquakes happen?” This will help you out. Detailed images and simple text. * The Independent *
£8.99
Phoenix International Publications, Incorporated Chalk Garden
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£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Inc What Makes a Magnet
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£6.30
HarperCollins The Stars A New Way to See Them
Book SynopsisThis is a clear, vivid text with charts and maps showing the positions of the constellations the year round.Trade Review"The Stars is the best book available for its purpose. It is also a brilliant example of the combined use of art and writing in bringing science to the layman." Saturday Review —
£13.51
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Mountains
Book SynopsisA study of the mountain regions of the world, showing how they were formed and how people have managed to live on and around them for thousands of years. Illustrated with full colour photographs. In the MULBERRY BOOKS series.
£10.08
Pogo Books Chernobyl
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£8.99
Andersen Press Ltd I Want Snow!
Book SynopsisWhen the Queen goes on a trip and sends back a photo of her feeding some penguins, Little Princess decides she wants snow too. The whole palace tries all kind of things - from sandmen instead of snowmen to mudballs instead of snowballs. But this little royal won't be satisfied until she gets what she wants... and sometimes not even then!Trade Review"I Want Snow is a perfect comedy to offset the frenzies of any tantrum-prone toddler who expects snow to appear with their presents underneath the Christmas tree" * Irish Times, Best Books of 2017 *"A suitably frosty offering for Christmas" * Teach Early Years *"A funny, charming addition to the Little Princess series." * BookTrust - Best Christmas Books 2018 *"Festive fun with our feisty princess." * Lovereading4Kids, Book of the Month November 2017 *
£6.29
Evan-Moor Educational Publishers Skill Sharpeners: Geography, Grade 1 Workbook
Book SynopsisEngage children in exploring the world while learning important map skills and geography concepts! The fun cross-curricular activities in this award-winning full-color workbook integrate the most current geography standards and incorporate colorful learning activities with geography concepts. Ideal for home and classroom use.
£10.44
Pebble Books Volcanic Eruptions
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£23.49
Pajama Press Rainy Days
Book SynopsisSunny rain sparkling showers Water for our trees and flowers For preschoolers, rainy weather is full of possibility. A puddle in the back yard is just waiting for a stomp in rubber rain boots. A light drizzle is perfect for a search-and-rescue mission for worms and snails. And watching a heavy rainfall makes sitting inside with a warm bowl of soup all the cozier. In Rainy Days, author Deborah Kerbel once again captures the magic of early childhood awe and wonder with rhyming couplets that celebrate every kind of rainy-day activity. Illustrator Miki Sato’s unique tactile collage art nearly rises from the page with fascinating features made from paper, felt, and embroidery silk. A final page includes enriching STEM activities inquisitive little ones. Rainy Days is the fourth book in the Weather Days collection that includes the critically-acclaimed titles Snow Days, Sunny Days, and Windy Days.Trade ReviewPraise for Rainy Days 2023 Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Books of the Year Selection 2023 Bank Street Library Margaret Wise Brown Best Board Books of the Year Selection 2022 CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens Starred Selection 2022 Toronto Public Library First and Best Selection School Library Journal Fuse 8 “31 Days, 31 Lists: 2022 Great Board Books” Feature Fall 2023 CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens Selection 2022 Vancouver Public Library “Books for Babies” Booklist Selection 2022 The Children’s Book Council “April: Hot Off the Press” feature “Anyone seeking a refreshing spin on rainy-day books will find it here. This delightful picture book is awash in treats for readers’/listeners’ ears and eyes, with bouncy, lively, rhythmic verses…The artwork suits the book’s message, with pages splashed with lovely, lively, textured illustrations…Rainy days bring all sorts of pleasures; reading this book is just one of them.”—Kirkus Reviews “I cannot resist a clever bit of paper cutting, no matter how hard I want to…This is one of those titles that have the poofy covers and then the thinner but incredibly difficult to rip or tear plasticy pages. You’ll appreciate their hearty quality since this book is bound to be a favorite each time a rainy day comes along.”— School Library Journal, Fuse 8 “Starting with the rain and how that can sadden kids, to finding the joy in things that kids can still (or only) do in the rain. Taking something that might make them sad and giving them ideas to have fun is always a good lesson for all of us, kids and parents. The illustrations are neat and clear, with details that enhance without distracting the reader.”—Youth Services Book Review “As an adult, it is often easy to think of the inconveniences of rainy weather even if it is essential to life on our planet. This book highlights the joy that can be found on a nice rainy day.”—YA Books Central “I will definitely be using this book in the classroom with my young readers, and I believe Rainy Days would be a great tool in any parent or teacher's toolbox”—CM Magazine “The art is cut-paper art and collage, which I thought was very tactile and really interesting, and as you can see it is very bright and fun for kids.”—CTV Your Morning “What a way to get started on a library for a new baby or a favorite toddler. Each of the books captures the magic found in nature and its many blessings.”— Sal's Fiction Addiction “Rainy Days…is a rhyming, rhythmic romp through puddles. Fun to chant out loud, for a movement activity and for a look at how the world changes with rain.”—The International Educator “5 out of 5 stars… The mixed-media art style is absolutely phenomenal. The bright colors are attractive, and every page is so beautiful...I am literally in awe of this gorgeous art! The text is simple, but enchanting…and is a delight to read out loud! This charming book will remind both adults and children that there is joy to be found in simple happy things… like a rainy day.”—Luminous Libro “This sweet book is a celebration of rainy weather and all its possibilities…it captures the playful magic of a rainy day through the eyes of a child.”—Charlotte Offsay (@COffsay) “This book is just perfect for a day like today…delicate, sweet words, and amazing illustrations bring rainy days to life in a joyful way. We especially loved how the illustrations [are] crafted. They jump off the page…We absolutely love it!”—Becca’s Book Box “With colorful mixed-media collage art and fun rhymes, young children discover all the exciting activities that the rain provides. The thick pages are great for withstanding toddler life and there are a few ideas for experimenting in the rain as well.”—Jazmin (Instagram) “This sweet book is a celebration of rainy weather and all its possibilities for play! From stomping in puddles to searching for worms and snails it captures the playful magic of a rainy day through the eyes of a child.”—Picturebookrecommendation (Instagram)
£12.34
North Star Editions Natural Wonders: California's Redwood Forest
Book SynopsisExplore the past, present, and future of California's Redwood Forest. Beautiful photos, fact-filled text, and engaging infographics help readers learn all about this natural wonder and how to protect it long into the future.Trade Review“For report writers or for those who enjoy world records.” * School Library Journal *
£9.89
National Geographic Kids National Geographic Kids World Atlas 6th edition
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£12.99
Pan Macmillan The Kingfisher Dinosaur Encyclopedia
Book SynopsisProfessor Mike Benton is Professor of Vertebrate Paleontology at the University of Bristol. Specializing in dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals, Professor Benton has written and contributed to a large number of titles on these subjects, for both children and adults.
£11.69
Bellwether Media Global Pandemic
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£12.34
North Star Editions Weather: Thunderstorms
Book SynopsisThis title provides a basic overview of thunderstorms and how they form. Easy-to-read text, labeled photos, and a photo glossary make this title perfect for beginning readers.
£8.54
North Star Editions Weather: Wind
Book SynopsisThis title provides a basic overview of wind and how it forms. Easy-to-read text, labeled photos, and a photo glossary make this title perfect for beginning readers.
£8.54
Enchanted Lion Books What Is A River?
Book Synopsis★A Washington Post Best Children’s Book of 2021★ ★ A Marginalian (formerly Brain Pickings) Loveliest Children’s Book of 2021 ★ ★ Shortlisted for the 2023 Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis (German Childrenʼs Literature Award) ★ “What is a river?” an inquisitive young girl asks her grandmother as the pair sits together on the river’s banks. Like many questions posed by curious children, this one is deceptively simple in its asking. Yet, its answer spans the very world itself: geography and history, science and religion, industry and environmentalism. Through author-illustrator Monika Vaicenavičienė’s eyes, the river becomes a vessel for enormous complexity, a lens through which the interconnectedness of our shared earth can be understood.Trade Review★A Marginalian (formerly Brain Pickings) Best Children’s Book of 2021★ "What Is a River? [is] part prose poem and part encyclopedia, exploring the many things a river is and can be, ecologically and existentially... The narrative weaves in the encyclopedic—geology and history, curious statistics about famous rivers—but fact and feeling remain entwined in the poetic." —Maria Popova, The Marginalian (formerly Brain Pickings)★A Washington Post Best Children’s Book of 2021★ “This beautiful book, originally published in Sweden, celebrates all the ways rivers work, including as refreshment, as a home for animals and as a source of energy. Along with essential facts about nature, the author-illustrator delves into the historical and emotional connections shaped by these waterways.” —Washington Post★Included in American Scientist’s 2021 Holiday Gift Guide★ “‘[The river] has hidden depths beneath its surface. Just like people,’ observes the little girl who narrates this poetic children’s book. Its title, What Is a River?, is a question she asks her grandma, [who] gives an appropriately meandering and deep answer as she embroiders a tablecloth, which is a metaphor for the theme of interconnectedness emphasized in the book. Her answer is made up of a lovely balance of facts and metaphors, accompanied by pencil and mixed-media illustrations. A river is a thread connecting people across space and time, a journey, a home to all sorts of living things, a refreshment, a name, a meeting place, a mystery, a history, a smell, depth, energy, a reflection of humanity, a connection, a flow, and a story constantly being written. No one definition or metaphor can fully describe a river. But by the end of the book, a child reading it has a sense of what a river is, not just physically or geographically, but also in essence—emotionally, culturally, and historically… The layout of What Is a River? makes it possible for readers to take quick dips as they turn the pages, or to dive deeper into the many tributaries and pools that the narrator and her grandma explore as they journey through this reverie.” —American Scientist
£12.34
Pogo Books Wildfires
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£8.99
Templar Publishing How the World Works
Book SynopsisHow do the ocean currents move? What is a carbon footprint? Why does it rain? This fun, engaging book introduces the Earth's important cycles and offers an exciting way to learn geography and science. Packed with illustrations and novelties for interactive learning, How The World Works encourages children to think about our impact on the environment, while engendering respect for the world's natural harmonies.Trade ReviewAlthough not as striking from a paper-engineering standpoint, the visual explanations in "How the Word Works" are nevertheless wide-ranging and impressive, covering what truly governs our days: sunlight, fresh water, winds and other key components, Writer Christiane Dorion and illutstrator Beverley Young start with the Big Bang (where else?) and end with the food chain that keeps us all going. In between are hands-on displays, such as a dial that reveals some of the thousands of objects that orbit around the earth., another dial that shows the history of the earth squeezed into 24 hours (always late to the party, humans show up 14 seconds before midnight), a flip book that follows Pangaea's dispersal into today's continents, and four pull-tabs that cleverly illustrate what happens when two continental plates come together or move apart. Double-page spreads about the weather, the movement of the sea and the carbon cycle make apparent the interconnectedness of the Earth's populations. Although the clear and informative text carries a pro-environment message, It stays clear of preachiness. The facts are what jump out at you. * The Washington Post *"careful use of paper engineering means the format is used to explain large topics. An admirable addition to bookshelves" -- Jake HopeA robust, good quality, interactive pop-up at a good price point. This excellent book explains the world in ecological and geographic terms, with all the flaps and fun you could hope for. It is suitable for quite a wide age range." * The Bookseller Children’s Buyer’s Guide *"How the World Works is not only ambitious but also remarkably successful...The colourful illustrations...will appeal to scientists and non-scientists alike, and have allowed for the inclusion of a wealth of information without it all being too overwhelming...all in all, this is an appealing book containing fundamental knowledge about the World to which every child should have access." * Geographical Reviews *"an intriguing scrapbook. The devices are all purposeful rather than gimmicky. This is a well-presented and enjoyable account of some complex ideas". * Child Education Plus and Nursery Education Plus *"A beautifully produced book that engages the senses in order to convey the message that our earth is a fascinating place and that it needs our protection if it is going to survive". * Carousel *"An ansolute mass of information is to be found in this book set out in an entertaining form so the pages are always fascinating and perfect for both interested dipping and more applied reading" * The School Library Association *Review by Prof Irene Tracey "This is a great idea for a book that selects just the right combination of questions ... a great book for an older sibling to read to a younger one ... definitely a book that allows a child 'repeat visits' which in my mind is a winning feature" * Eureka, The Times *"packing an astounding amount of information ... children 7-11 and their parents will find the book stimulating and hard to put down". * Science 2 *"The visual explanations in How the World Works are wide-ranging and impressive, covering what truly governs our days: sunlight, fresh water, winds and other key components. (...) Although the clear and informative text carries a pro-environmental message, it stays clear of preachiness. The facts are what jump out at you."? -- Abby McGanny * The Washington Post *
£12.74
Cameron & Company Inc Dear Wild Child: You Carry Your Home Inside You
Book SynopsisA story inspired by a letter from a father to his daughter about wildfire, loss, and learning that we carry our homes inside us wherever we goIn the shade of ancient redwood trees, by a creek, not far from the ocean, a father builds a house for his newborn daughter, where she grows up wild and strong in their coastal canyon home. When a wildfire takes back their beloved house, a father writes his now-grown daughter a letter telling her it’s gone. Inspired by the real letter the author wrote his daughter, this poignant story—written together by father and daughter—joyfully declares that a home is more than just wood and stone; it is made of love and can never be taken away. You carry home with you wherever you go.Trade ReviewThe art echoes the text’s emphasis on beauty rather than loss. . .In the event’s aftermath, the affecting story’s tone remains openhearted, concluding with sentiments that encourage resilience and reflect on the nature of home. * Publishers Weekly *It’s a touching sentiment that reminds readers of all ages that our lives are defined not by our material possessions but by the memories we make. . .Intricate and emotional. * Kirkus Reviews *
£12.59
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
Capstone Press Volcano Where Fire and Water Meet
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£9.89
