Children’s / Teenage general interest: Physical world
HarperCollins Publishers Tara Binns Visionary Volcanologist Band 17Diamond
Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.When Tara Binns opens her dressing up box something exciting happens Tara Binns is a volcanologist! Tara is excited to find herself on the rocky slopes of a majestic volcano until the ground starts shaking, clouds of stinky gas surround her and she spots a huge crack up near the summit. Is the volcano about to erupt ?This exciting title in the Tara Binns mini-series is written by Lisa Rajan.Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view.Text type: An adventure storyIdeas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities
£10.69
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Weather Explore Nature with Fun Facts and
Book SynopsisA fantastic first book on what happens in the sky, this book is the perfect companion for children eager to understand why it rains or shines.Discover how a weather forecast is predicted, what makes a rainbow, and the difference between a warm and cold front. With exciting activities such as cloud-spotting and building your own barometer, and plenty of facts, Nature Explorers: Weather is essential for children curious about the weather and keen to explore the world.About the series:The Nature Explorers series is a fantastic first set of books on the great outdoors for children aged 6 to 8. From birds, to weather, to the seashore, and more, the key topics of each subject are explained with plenty of fun activities to do along the way, encouraging kids to investigate and record everything they see. Fully updated with a contemporary design, DK''s Nature Explorers series is perfect for kids who are curiou
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Magic Windows Weather
Book SynopsisChange each Magic Window and watch the world transform...Magic Windows is the new novelty non-fiction series from Ladybird Books. Perfect for curious toddlers, this new series explores the wonderful transformations found in nature.Little ones will love to pull the sliding mechanism on each spread and change what appears in each Magic Window. They will learn why puddles appear, what hides behind the clouds and how rainbows are made.With Magic Windows: Weather, toddlers will not only learn more about the weather, they will interact and play with it too!The Magic Windows series:Introduces the worldBoosts motor skillsRecommended for children aged 2+Also available in the Ladybird Magic Windows series:My Body
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Hachette Children's Group Science Skills Sorted Rocks and Fossils
Book SynopsisRocks and fossils are brilliant things to study scientifically. They can tell us a huge amount of interesting information about our rocky planet - Earth. In Rocks and Fossils you''ll delve into the science behind these marvels of the natural world by conducting ten investigations and experiments using the ATOM method - Ask, Test, Observe and Measure - to ensure you''re working just like a professional scientist. Find out about the three main types of rock and what happens to rocks during a volcanic eruption and in processes like weathering and erosion. Discover how and why fossils form and how hard or soft some rocks can be! At the end of the book, scientific guidelines explain why scientists do things a certain way and the things they look out for or try to avoid. Science Skills Sorted are six topic books for children aged 8+ studying KS2 science. The ATOM method is designed to help readers work scientifically as they are taught to in the classroom, and each Table of Contents 1: Rocks,minerals and fossils 1: The science of rocks and fossils 1: Working scientifically 1: Types of rock 1: Rocks and water 1: Minerals and crystals 1: How hard? 1: Weathering and erosion 1: Expanding ice 1: Making mountains 1: Volcanos and earthquakes 1: How fossils form 1: Fossil puzzles 1: Reading your results 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index
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Hachette Children's Group Fact Planet Rivers and Coasts
Book SynopsisDiscover a world of amazing facts and information with Fact Planet!Find out about rivers and coast and learn how they form, where they are most to likely be and how they affect our landscapes through diagrams and case studies.Fact Planet is a lively, information-filled geography series, packed full of colourful illustrations, clear explanations and fun quizzes to test your knowledge. The eye-catching illustrations combined with occasional photos bring geography and environmental issues to life.Other topics covered in this series are volcanoes, mountains, pollution, earthquakes, animals at risk, settlements and Earth''s resources.Perfect for the geography curriculum at KS2, this series is suitable for children aged 7 and up.Table of Contents 1: Rivers and coasts 1: The water cycle 1: The source 1: River erosion 1: Meanders 1: The mouth 1: Major rivers 1: Coast habitats 1: Tides 1: Coasts and erosion 1: Floods 1: People and water 1: Answers 1: Glossary 1: Index
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Bellwether Media Australia
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Bellwether Media France
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Bellwether Media Mexico
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Welbeck Publishing Group Earth Clock: The History of Our Planet in 24
Book SynopsisThe entire history of Planet Earth as you''ve never seen it before, ideal for readers 8+.Our planet has been spinning in the blackness of Space for 4.5 billion years. People have only been around for a tiny part of it. But what happened before we arrived on the scene? Before animals, dinosaurs and even trees? Imagine if we could discover Earth''s history in one day...Starting the clock from the formation of the Earth, discover each significant moment in time on the clock, counting down to midnight. Earth Clock covers the most interesting and high-impact moments of our planet''s geological history with stunning, detailed illustrations, while charting the evolution of life on Earth, from ancient single-celled organisms to the species we know today, until modern humans appear at just four seconds to midnight. What will tomorrow bring?
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Templar Publishing My First Book of Weather: With 4 sections and
Book SynopsisA gloriously illustrated first guide to the weather for ages 6+.Split into four clear sections on: What is Weather?, Changing Weather, World Weather and Extreme Weather, discover how storm clouds form, why we have seasons, how seaweed can tell us what the weather will be, why fish and frogs sometimes fall from the sky and much more. Cinyee Chiu's charming illustrations are accompanied by carefully written text for young readers by children's natural history author Camilla de la Bedoyere. Consulted by experts at the Royal Meteorological Society.Includes 4 tear-out wipe-clean spotting cards, ideal for using on a nature walk or in the garden to encourage a sense of adventure, and a glossary of weather words. There's a peregrine falcon to spot in every scene - will you find them all?
£11.69
Templar Publishing How the World Works
Book SynopsisJourney through the story of our magnificent home planet and its spectacular features in this beautifully illustrated book about planet Earth. How the World Works tells children exactly that, answering each and every question they have about how Earth was formed, why we get earthquakes and volcanoes, where rain comes from and so much more.Richly informative text from Christiane Dorion combines with Beverley Young's painterly illustrations, taking children on a bright and beautiful discovery of our planet's unique story and wondrous features.Also available: HOW THE WEATHER WORKS
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BookLife Publishing It's Raining!
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!
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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!
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Hachette Children's Group The Small and Mighty Book of Planet Earth:
Book SynopsisFilled with bite-size facts and amazing original illustrations, the Small and Mighty range is the ultimate pocket-sized collectible series for young readers who can't get enough of their favourite topic.The Small and Mighty Book of Planet Earth is a fantastic, fact-packed journey across our planet for young readers. This pocket-sized book is filled with fun and amazing facts about the Earth, with amazing, vibrant illustrations that bring them to life. Readers will discover everything about our world – from wildlife to weather, and volcanoes to oceans.
£5.99
Bellwether Media Ireland
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Bellwether Media Bolivia
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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.
£9.74
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.
£17.99
Phoenix International Publications, Incorporated Chalk Garden
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Templar Publishing How the Weather Works
Book SynopsisTackling both normal and extreme scenarios, this is an entertaining and enlightening exploration of the world's weather. With bright, friendly illustrations, plus pop-ups, pull-tabs, and booklets, this interactive book stimulates learning and encourages children to think about how humans can influence the world's climate.
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Usborne Publishing Ltd Planet Earth Activity Book
Book SynopsisThe puzzles and activities in this book will take you to the furthest corners of the Earth. You'll spot wildlife in the Amazon Rainforest and find a wonderful array of corals in the Great Barrier Reef to colour in. You'll discover the highest mountains on all the world's continents and identify volcanoes around the Pacific Ocean in the Ring of Fire. And when you come to reunite a herd of elephants on the African savanna, you'll learn why these amazing creatures are rather like gardeners.
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HarperCollins Publishers Down the River
Book SynopsisWhat can you see down by the river? Follow one child on their journey in this non-fiction recount.What can you see down by the river? Follow one child on their journey in this non-fiction recount.Red B level/ Band 2B offers emergent readers simple but varied text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development and a satisfying conclusion.The focus sounds in this book are: /ai/ /ee/ /igh/ /oa//oo/ /ar/ /ur/ /ow/ /oi/ /ear/ /er/ /g/ gg /n/ nnPages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.
£7.89
HarperCollins Publishers Is it magnetic Band 02BRed B Collins Big Cat
Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 16 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.Can you guess which objects will stick to the magnet? Follow along as a group of friends experiment to see which objects are magnetic.Red B/ Band 2B offers emergent readers simple but varied text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development and a satisfying conclusion.The focus sounds in this book are: /ai/ /oo/ /oo/ /ar/ /oi/ /air/ /er/Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support forreading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and
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Workman Publishing Indestructibles: Play in Any Weather (High Color
Book SynopsisWith over 9 million copies in print, Indestructibles is a trusted brand for new parents and the littlest learners. Chew proof, rip proof, drool proof, and 100% washable, these are books babies can really sink their gums into! This brand-new High Colour High Contrast Indestructibles title celebrates outdoor play and different types of weather with the black and white patterns and vibrant colours that help baby focus in their early stages.Indestructibles is the trusted series for easing little ones into story time. Beloved by babies and their parents, Indestructibles are built for the way babies "read" (i.e., with their hands and mouths) and are: * Rip Proof-made of ultra-durable tight-woven material* Waterproof-can be chewed on, drooled on, and washed!* Emergent Literacy Tool-bright pictures and few or no words encourage dialogic reading!* Portable-lightweight books can go anywhere, perfect for the diaper bag and for travel* Safe for Baby-meets ASTM safety standards.This high-contrast, high-colour book is perfect for how babies see, and introduces the concepts of seeing and weather.
£6.50
Hachette Children's Group Fact or Fake?: The Truth About Planet Earth
Book SynopsisSort the truth from the lies with the Fact or Fake series packed full of unbelievable, mind-boggling facts!This high-interest series for children aged 9-11 sorts the facts from the fakes. From the human body and dinosaurs to history and science, each statement is proved right or wrong, and accompanied by eye-popping graphics that bring each subject to life! Prepare to be surprised and amazed by these sometimes strange, but always fascinating, truths.In Fact or Fake: The Truth About Planet Earth, will you separate the facts from the fakes?:Is it true that our planet is radioactive?Is Antarctica really the coldest place on Earth?A day is 24 hours long, or is it?The North Pole is moving. Is that fact or fake?Eye-catching illustration, quirky fonts and clever design treatment make this an appealing and unputdownable high interest leisure read for children aged 9+ Other titles in the series: The Truth about the Human Body The Truth about Science The Truth about History The Truth about Space The Truth about Animals The Truth about Planet Earth The Truth about Dinosaurs The Truth about Sports The Truth about Inventions The Truth about Survival Skills
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Pogo Books Ice Storms
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Pogo Books Heat Waves
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Pogo Books Sinkholes
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Jump! Incorporated The Rock Cycle
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Bellwether Media Crystals
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Bellwether Media Super Volcano Eruption
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Bellwether Media Ethiopia
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Bellwether Media Hungary
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Bellwether Media Singapore
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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.
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Cheriton Children's Books The Science Behind Epic Earthquakes
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Bellwether Media The Dominican Republic
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Bellwether Media Egypt
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Bellwether Media Germany
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Bellwether Media Denmark
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Quarto Publishing PLC Explore Under the Earth
Book SynopsisIn Explore the Earth, Evie and her pet dog, Juno, use their senses to explore below the Earth in this bright, layered board book.Trade Review“Evie and her pet dog Juno explore inside the Earth in this picture book illustrated by Clark, who grew up in a small village at the foot of the Yorkshire Wolds. A companion board book sees Evie and Juno Explore the Rainforest.” * The Bookseller *
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Bellwether Media Tanzania
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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
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.
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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.
£6.99
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 *
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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)
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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.
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