Children’s / Teenage general interest: Wildlife and habitats
Astra Publishing House Crows!: Strange and Wonderful
Book SynopsisYou see them feeding along the sides of roads or flying to the tops of trees. They are known as common crows, but there is nothing common about them. The familiar sound of "caw, caw, caw" is just one of at least twenty-five distinct sounds crows make in order to communicate with one another. Laurence Pringle examines these remarkable creatures in a fact-filled text that explores how crows talk, behave, and survive. With beautifully detailed illustration by Bob Marstall, young readers get a fascinating look into the world of one of the smartest birds on earth in this winner of the John Burroughs Nature Books for Young Readers Award.
£8.54
Astra Publishing House Snakes!
Book SynopsisCan you climb a tree without using arms or legs? Can you smell odors by wiggling your tongue in the air? Snakes can! Beginning with these simple questions, award-winning author Laurence Pringle invites readers to explore the remarkable abilities and lives of snakes. Snakes are legless reptiles, but thanks to their powerful muscles and hundreds of rib bones they can coil, creep, climb, and swim. Some can even glide through the air. Join Laurence Pringle in this NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book as he takes a look at some of the more than two thousand snakes that are found almost all over the world. A lively and informative text, joined with Meryl Henderson's bold and realistic art, explains how snakes hunt for food, move, shed their skin, give birth, and play important roles in nature. While snakes may look strange, this fascinating book shows why they are also wonderful creatures.Trade Review"Fascinating book.... Even readers fearful of snakes may find the subject a little less strange, a little more wonderful." - Booklist "Well organized and clearly written." - School Library Journal "Attractive compendium of intriguing snake facts." - Kirkus Reviews"
£8.99
Astra Publishing House Bats!
Book SynopsisBats are among the world's most misunderstood animals. This Parents' Choice Award book gives readers an inside look at the earth's only flying mammals. Readers discover how bats can pluck insects from the air, fish from the water, and help giant trees and other tropical plants to reproduce, among other fascinating facts. Featuring stunning illustrations, this is a great introduction to an extraordinary mammal.Trade Review"Youngsters will be immediately hooked by the opening text ("If you were a bat, you could stay up all night. You could hang by your thumbs, or hang by your toenails. -- Bulletin for the Center for Children's books With its appealing illustrations in an eye-catching arrangement and clearly written text, Pringle's Bats! Is equal to the best introduction on the subject for this age level - School Library Journal"
£9.99
Astra Publishing House Amazing Grazing
Book SynopsisCountless acres of grassland stretch across the American West. Centuries ago, bison roamed the range freely and lived off the grass. By the nineteenth century, herds of cattle grazed the same land. And over time, much of he original grassland was either plowed and planted or trampled to dust, causing the topsoil to dry up and blow away. Today many ranchers have learned to manage their herds of beef cattle so that the damaged range has been transformed into productive grasslands with sparkling clear streams running through them. Montana Ranchers Bob Lee, Ray Marxer, and Tom Milesnick have won numerous awards for their innovative approaches to raising beef cattle and managing the western range. While creating a healthy environment and abundant grasslands for their cattle, they and other ranchers and farmers across the United States have provided quality habitat for wildlife. Author Cris Peterson has visited each ranch to learn firsthand about the philosophies of their owners as well as how the ranches are run. Photographer Alvis Upitis has captured the sheer beauty and magnificence of the open rangelands, the crystal clear streams, and the mountains that tower over them. Together, this award-winning author-photographer team presents an exciting portrait of a new approach to ranching and environmental conservation in the American West.Trade Review"The author and photographer visited three Montana ranchers who recently won awards for their efforts to heal and protect the West's largest renewable resource--grass. ... Beautiful color photography enhances this well-researched text. ... Students will find this accessible title useful for reports, and the combination of high-quality writing and outstanding photography will please both urban and rural readers."--School Library Journal
£9.34
Boyds Mills Press Spiders: Biggest! Littlest!
Book SynopsisOne spider is as big as a dinner plate. Another one is as tiny as the tiniest raindrop. How does it help a spider to be so big? And how could it help another spider to be so small? Spiders Biggest! Littlest! gives young readers the answers to these and other fascinating questions. Stunning photos of spiders from around the world show how spiders live. Each kind has features—big or small—that help it live in its special part of the world. Young readers take a tour through the world of spiders. Soon, they''ll be bitten by a new fascination for some of nature''s most interesting creatures.
£8.54
Astra Publishing House Whales!
Book SynopsisWhales are among the world's most captivating creatures. The humpback whale can grow up to fifty feet in length. The blue whale is a giant that can grow to a length of one hundred feet. Its tongue weighs as much as an elephant! Yet all whales aren't enormous, and there are many kinds, from the beluga, with its white skin, to the narwhal, with its seven-foot-long tusk. Join Laurence Pringle as he introduces a variety of whales and describes efforts to save these magnificent creatures from extinction. With bold, realistic illustrations by Meryl Henderson, this journey to the undersea world unveils the mysterious world of these mammals in the ocean.
£9.49
Astra Publishing House Octopuses!: Strange and Wonderful
Book SynopsisDid you know that octopuses can eject ink in the shape of a ghostly octopus or detach a wiggling arm while jetting away to safety? Or that their skin can change color for camouflage? Octopuses are the subject of this latest installment of the successful Strange and Wonderful series. Covering the entire life cycle of these mysterious ocean dwellers and their anatomical details and behavioral quirks, Laurence Pringle's investigation of octopuses is both a comprehensive and accessible introduction and resource.Trade Review"Pringle compresses a surprising amount of factual material into this informational picture book. His writing style flows well, with details smoothly woven into a cohesive read... Henderson's charming watercolor artwork effectively reinforces the material within the text... A worthy introduction" -- School Library Journal " A veteran science writer introduces the most intelligent invertebrate of all, the octopus, master of camouflage... The author covers the basics of size and shape, habitat, feeding, relations with humans, survival mechanisms and reproduction in a smooth narrative that flows from page to page, carrying readers along. Like most titles in the Strange and Wonderful series, this inviting introduction is graced with Henderson's detailed and accurate watercolor illustrations... A glossary, index and suggestions for further reading and Web research conclude this stellar example of nonfiction for middle-grade readers. Pringle inks another winner in a long series of engaging, informative invitations to explore the natural world." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
£12.34
Astra Publishing House Bats: Biggest! Littlest!
Book SynopsisWhy is the world of bats so varied? The littlest bat is as light as a penny. The biggest bat can have a wingspan as long as a bathtub. Some bats have little flaps on their noses. Others have huge ears. The unique traits of each species help it survive in its special place in nature . . . but how? Using eye-popping photographs of strange bats from around the world, Bats: Biggest! Littlest! feeds young readers' curiosity and is certain to prompt stimulating discussions for days.Trade Review"Veteran science writer Markle's basic introduction maintains a fine balance between general observations and specific facts. She has chosen particularly well when it comes to the photos: bats in flight, at rest, seizing prey, and clearly displaying distinctive body parts ('Compared to its body size, the Tube-Lipped Nectar Bat has the world's longest tongue'). Along with identifying 14 kinds of bats and explaining how their sizes influence their behaviors, she discusses bat diets and senses, the differences between the way bats and birds use their wings to fly, how they care for their young, and other relevant topics. . ." —Booklist". . . The clear text is simple and readable, describing the hunting techniques of microbats and the fruit-finding talents of megabats, and even delves into some forms of bat housing. Enriched by superb color photos and complete wtih sites for further investigation, the whole presentation is interesting and useful as well as attractive. . . " —School Library Journal
£12.34
Advance Publishing In.,US Some Babies Are Wild
Book SynopsisThere's nothing more precious than the relationship between mother and child, and Some Babies Are Wild perfectly illustrates this unbreakable bond. Adorable photographs by nationally renowned wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela are coupled with heartwarming text by award-winning author Marion Dane Bauer in a rhyming introduction to baby animals of North America. This picture book won a Mom's Choice Award, so you can be certain that the entire family will enjoy it.Features: Full-color photos of real animals Engaging text to interest young readers Fun facts about the natural world
£13.43
Adventure Publications, Incorporated Peepers & Peekers
Book SynopsisIntroduce children to the fascinating world of nature! Peepers & Peekers features simple text and award-winning photography by Stan Tekiela. This board book allows readers to gaze into the eyes of animals. It's perfect for your family's youngest nature lovers. Features: Full-color photos of real animals Engaging text to interest young readers Fun facts about the natural world Table of ContentsSpecies List Hummingbird Flying Squirrel Great Horned Owl Rattlesnake Kestral Alligator Loon Dragonfly Fox
£6.99
Adventure Publications, Incorporated Floppers & Loppers
Book SynopsisIntroduce children to the fascinating world of nature! Floppers & Loppers features simple text and award-winning photography by Stan Tekiela. This board book takes a fun look at animal ears and their shapes. It's perfect for your family's youngest nature lovers. Features: Full-color photos of real animals Engaging text to interest young readers Fun facts about the natural world Table of ContentsSpecies List Jackrabbit Polar bear Bullfrog Opossum Cricket Owl Bat Coyote Beaver Lynx Deer
£9.83
Adventure Publications, Incorporated Paws & Claws
Book SynopsisIntroduce children to the fascinating world of nature! Paws & Claws features simple text and award-winning photography by Stan Tekiela. This board book demonstrates the many different uses of animal feet. It's perfect for your family's youngest nature lovers. Features: Full-color photos of real animals Engaging text to interest young readers Fun facts about the natural world Table of ContentsSpecies List Pelican Crayfish Ptarmigan Badger Mountain goat Armadillo Treefrog Raccoon Salamander Bear
£9.83
Adventure Publications, Incorporated Snouts & Sniffers
Book SynopsisIntroduce children to the fascinating world of nature! Snouts & Sniffers features simple text and award-winning photography by Stan Tekiela. This board book presents fun facts about various animal noses. It's perfect for your family's youngest nature lovers.Features: Full-color photos of real animals Engaging text to interest young readers Fun facts about the natural world Table of ContentsSpecies List Gray wolf Turkey vulture Skunk Eastern Cottontail Bear Snapping Turtle Wood duck River otter Hognose snake Moose
£9.83
Adventure Publications, Incorporated Do Beavers Need Blankets?
Book SynopsisDo beavers need blankets? Do cougars catnap? Children might wonder if animals sleep like they do, all tucked into bed. This book illustrates what a child might imagine and compares it to the interesting facts about how animals really sleep and when. With photographs of real animals and text by naturalist Stan Tekiela, Do Beavers Need Blankets? entertains with silly scenarios and educates about the natural world.
£12.90
Adventure Publications, Incorporated Maggie the One-Eyed Peregrine Falcon: A True
Book SynopsisThe True Story of a Peregrine Falcon’s Rehabilitation Maggie has just learned to fly when she crashes into the side of a building. She falls to the ground, alone and injured. Who will help her? As told with real photographs, this true story explains how wildlife hospitals rescue and treat injured animals. Their goal is to release the animals back into the wild. Sometimes, this isn’t possible—but there can still be a happy ending. Maggie’s story, a Mom’s Choice Awards Gold Recipient, is just such a success! Award-winning author Christie Gove-Berg began writing the Wildlife Rescue Stories after her mom and dad found an injured eaglet on their land. The Wildlife Center of Virginia helped in Maggie’s rescue and rehabilitation, and they assisted in ensuring this book’s accuracy. Part of the proceeds from the sale of Maggie the One-Eyed Peregrine Falcon will benefit the Wildlife Center. Trade Review“The compelling story and riveting photos provide an engaging overview of bird rescue and rehabilitation and the important role performed by wildlife hospitals. A Q&A section about peregrines in general and Maggie and her family is appended.” —Joy Fleishhacker, School Library Journal “A good addition to collections about birds and wildlife.” —Robin Sofge, School Library Journal “Too many authors are satisfied with a few cute pictures and a simple story, but Christie has obviously set out to educate anyone who reads this book, or has it read to them, and inspire them to look up and think about the difficult lives that our urban wildlife experience. A book that deserves to be in every grade school classroom and even grandma’s house!” —Travis Rosenberry, Library Director, The Peregrine Fund | Research Library Maggie the One-Eyed Peregrine Falcon is a recipient of the prestigious Mom’s Choice Award. The Mom’s Choice Awards (MCA) evaluates products and services created for parents and educators and is globally recognized for establishing the benchmark of excellence in family-friendly media, products and services. Using a rigorous evaluation process, entries are scored on a number of elements including production quality, design, educational value, entertainment value, originality, appeal and cost. Around the world, parents, educators, retailers and members of the media trust the MCA Honoring Excellence seal when selecting quality products and services for families and children.
£12.99
Adventure Publications, Incorporated C is for Cardinal
Book SynopsisThe best way to instill a love of nature is to introduce it at an early age. Help your children discover the beautiful and fascinating birds of North America while learning the alphabet. C is for Cardinal, by award-winning nature photographer Stan Tekiela, uses pictures of birds, along with interesting facts, to teach the ABCs.
£9.09
Adventure Publications, Incorporated Esther the Eaglet: A True Story of Rescue and
Book SynopsisThe True Story of a Bald Eagle’s Fall and Rescue Esther the eaglet is learning to fly when she falls from her nest. She is alone and injured. Who will help the baby eagle? With real bald eagle pictures, this true story explains how raptor centers and rehabilitation teams rescue and treat injured birds. Their goal is to release bald eagles and other birds back into the wild to live successful, natural lives. Esther’s story is just such a success! Award-winning author Christie Gove-Berg wrote this picture book after her mom and dad found the injured eaglet hopping along on their land. The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota helped in Esther’s rescue and rehabilitation, and they assisted in ensuring this book’s accuracy. Part of the proceeds from the sale of Esther the Eaglet will benefit the Raptor Center.
£12.99
Adventure Publications, Incorporated Critter Litter: See What Critters Leave Behind!
Book SynopsisCritter Litter: See what critters leave behind! is a Mom’s Choice Awards® Gold Recipient Kids will be crazy about critters after this engaging introduction to wildlife! Award-winning author, naturalist and photographer Stan Tekiela shares fun facts about 12 animals and the “litter” they leave behind. Young readers will learn to tell what’s visited the area by the signs left behind: animal tracks, food and, yes, even scat (poop)! Let kids giggle as they learn to appreciate mammals and the natural world.This entertaining, educational book features: Flaps that children can lift in order to see the scat Fun facts and professional photos of 12 mammals Several different signs per species to look forTrade ReviewCritter Litter: See what critters leave behind! is a Mom's Choice Awards(R) Gold Recipient --Mom's Choice Awards(R) A fun book that masks itself as an educational read with a hidden surprise on each page --Gifts and Dec magazine
£11.63
Adventure Publications, Incorporated Super Animal Powers: The Amazing Abilities of
Book SynopsisAnimals are amazing--you might even say they're super! They have special abilities that you've only seen in comic books and on your favorite cartoons. Super speed, laser eyes, invisibility and more, the powers that our North American animals possess are truly incredible. Acclaimed children's author and superhero expert Ryan Jacobson joins forces with award-winning naturalist and photographer Stan Tekiela to reveal the true identities of several critters and their astonishing skills. Power-packed with fun facts and sensational details, Super Animal Powers has received the prestigious Gold award from the Mom's Choice Awards!Trade ReviewSuper Animal Powers is a Mom's Choice Awards(R) Gold Recipient --Mom's Choice Awards(R)
£9.99
Adventure Publications, Incorporated The Kids' Guide to Birds of Minnesota: Fun Facts,
Book SynopsisWith fun activities for the whole family, like building a birdhouse and preparing your own bird food, this is a must-have beginner's guide to bird watching in the Land of 10,000 Lakes! Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of Minnesota Field Guide has been delighting bird watchers for years. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children! The Kids’ Guide to Birds of Minnesota features: 85 of the most common and important birds to know Species organized by color for ease of use Full-color photographs and a full page of information for each bird Field marks, favorite hangouts, calls/songs, a range map, and Stan’s cool facts, making identification a snap!Trade ReviewThis pocket-sized book is the perfect guide for budding bird watchers. Bird expert Stan Tekiela has done a dandy job of boiling down bird identification to short and simple sentences that kids from 8 to 12 years old will easily understand. Each bird is illustrated with a full-page photo. On the opposite page from the photo, Tekiela provides one-sentence identification clues: what to look for, where to find them, what they eat, etc. His final flourish is to end each bird segment with a fun factoid called “Stan’s really cool stuff.” National Outdoor Book AwardsTable of ContentsIntroduction Cool Birds in Minnesota Body Basics of a Bird Amazing Nests Who Built That Nest? Attracting Birds with Feeders How to Use This Guide Sample Pages The Birds Black Black & White Blue Brown Gray Green Orange Red White Yellow Bird Food Fun for the Family Starter Snacks & Fruit Treats Easy Bird Food Recipes Sweet Homemade Nectar Birds-Go-Wild Spread Love-It-Nutty Butter Make Your Own Suet Easy-Peasy Suet Simply Super Suet Yummy Bird-Feeding Projects Birdseed Ornaments Pinecone Birdseed Feeders More Activities for the Bird-Minded Help Birds Build Their Nests Make a Bird Watch List Save the Birds with Hawk Cutouts Build Your Very Own Birdhouse Create a Bird-Friendly Yard Take a Birding Trip to Hawk Ridge Practice Good Birding Citizen Science Projects Learning About Birding on the Internet Glossary Checklist/Index by Species About the Author
£10.99
Adventure Publications, Incorporated Hidden Critters: Can You Find Them All?
Book SynopsisCan you find the hidden critters in these photographs? Animals aren’t always easy to spot. Some hide while they hunt. Others hide to avoid being hunted. Many critters don’t need to hide—their colors match their surroundings. Wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela is also good at hiding. He hides from animals to take pictures of them! In Hidden Critters, the award-winning author presents his amazing wildlife images that prove animals are great at hiding. Look closely. Do you see the animals? Study each picture in the book, and try to spot the critter. Then read the clues and guess which animal it is. When you have an answer, turn the page and find out if you’re right! Hidden Critters is an engaging, interactive introduction to North American animals. Finding them is sure to become your family’s favorite game! Features: Full-color photos of real animals Engaging text to interest young readers Fun facts about the natural world Table of ContentsSpecies List Burrowing Owl Gray Wolf Southern Flying Squirrel American Alligator Brown Creeper Short-tailed Weasel American Bullfrog Praying Mantis White-tailed Deer Polar Bear
£13.51
Adventure Publications, Incorporated The Kids' Guide to Birds of Ohio: Fun Facts,
Book SynopsisWith fun activities for the whole family, like building a birdhouse and preparing your own bird food, this is a must-have beginner's guide to bird watching in the Buckeye State!Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of Ohio Field Guide has been delighting bird watchers for years. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children! The Kids’ Guide to Birds of Ohio features: 86 of the most common and important birds to know Species organized by color for ease of use Full-color photographs and a full page of information for each bird Field marks, favorite hangouts, calls/songs, a range map, and Stan’s cool facts, making identification a snap! Table of ContentsSpecies List Blackbird, Red-winged (Agelaius phoeniceus) Bluebird, Eastern (Sialia sialis) Bunting, Indigo (Passerina cyanea) Cardinal, Northern (Cardinalis cardinalis) Catbird, Gray (Dumetella carolinensis) Chickadee, Black-capped (Poecile atricapillus) Coot, American (Fulica americana) Cormorant, Double-crested (Phalacrocorax auritus) Cowbird, Brown-headed (Molothrus ater) Crane, Sandhill (Antigone canadensis) Crow, American (Corvus brachyrhynchos) Dove, Mourning (Zenaida macroura) Duck, Wood (Aix sponsa) Eagle, Bald (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) Egret, Great (Ardea alba) Finch, House (Haemorhous mexicanus) Finch, Purple (Haemorhous purpureus) Flicker, Northern (Colaptes auratus) Goldfinch, American (Spinus tristis) Goose, Canada (Branta canadensis) Grackle, Common (Quiscalus quiscula) Grebe, Pied-billed (Podilymbus podiceps) Grosbeak, Rose-breasted (Pheucticus ludovicianus) Gull, Herring (Larus argentatus) Gull, Ring-billed (Larus delawarensis) Hawk, Cooper’s (Accipiter cooperii) Hawk, Red-tailed (Buteo jamaicensis) Hawk, Sharp-shinned (Accipiter striatus) Heron, Great Blue (Ardea herodias) Heron, Green (Butorides virescens) Hummingbird, Ruby-throated (Archilochus colubris) Jay, Blue (Cyanocitta cristata) Junco, Dark-eyed (Junco hyemalis) Kestrel, American (Falco sparverius) Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) Kingbird, Eastern (Tyrannus tyrannus) Kingfisher, Belted (Megaceryle alcyon) Lark, Horned (Eremophila alpestris) Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) Meadowlark, Eastern (Sturnella magna) Merganser, Hooded (Lophodytes cucullatus) Mockingbird, Northern (Mimus polyglottos) Nuthatch, Red-breasted (Sitta canadensis) Nuthatch, White-breasted (Sitta carolinensis) Oriole, Baltimore (Icterus galbula) Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) Owl, Barred (Strix varia) Owl, Eastern Screech- (Megascops asio) Owl, Great Horned (Bubo virginianus) Pheasant, Ring-necked (Phasianus colchicus) Phoebe, Eastern (Sayornis phoebe) Pigeon, Rock (Columba livia) Redpoll, Common (Acanthis flammea) Robin, American (Turdus migratorius) Sandpiper, Spotted (Actitis macularius) Sapsucker, Yellow-bellied (Sphyrapicus varius) Shoveler, Northern (Spatula clypeata) Siskin, Pine (Spinus pinus) Sparrow, Chipping (Spizella passerina) Sparrow, Fox (Passerella iliaca) Sparrow, House (Passer domesticus) Sparrow, Song (Melospiza melodia) Sparrow, White-throated (Zonotrichia albicollis) Starling, European (Sturnus vulgaris) Swallow, Barn (Hirundo rustica) Swallow, Tree (Tachycineta bicolor) Swift, Chimney (Chaetura pelagica) Tanager, Scarlet (Piranga olivacea) Teal, Blue-winged (Spatula discors) Thrasher, Brown (Toxostoma rufum) Titmouse, Tufted (Baeolophus bicolor ) Towhee, Eastern (Pipilo erythrophthalmus) Turkey, Wild (Meleagris gallopavo) Vulture, Black (Coragyps atratus) Vulture, Turkey (Cathartes aura) Warbler, Yellow (Setophaga petechia) Warbler, Yellow-rumped (Setophaga coronata) Waxwing, Cedar (Bombycilla cedrorum) Woodpecker, Downy (Dryobates pubescens) Woodpecker, Hairy (Dryobates villosus) Woodpecker, Pileated (Dryocopus pileatus) Woodpecker, Red-bellied (Melanerpes carolinus) Woodpecker, Red-headed (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) Wren, Carolina (Thryothorus ludovicianus) Wren, House (Troglodytes aedon) Yellowthroat, Common (Geothlypis trichas)
£10.99
Adventure Publications, Incorporated The Kids' Guide to Birds of Wisconsin: Fun Facts,
Book SynopsisWith fun activities for the whole family, like building a birdhouse and preparing your own bird food, this is a must-have beginner's guide to bird watching for a new generation!Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of Wisconsin Field Guide has been delighting bird watchers for years. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children! The Kids’ Guide to Birds of Wisconsin features: 86 of the most common and important birds to know Species organized by color for ease of use Full-color photographs and a full page of information for each bird Field marks, favorite hangouts, calls/songs, a range map, and Stan’s cool facts, making identification a snap! Table of ContentsIntroduction Cool Birds in Wisconsin Body Basics of a Bird Amazing Nests Who Built That Nest? Attracting Birds with Feeders How to Use This Guide Sample Pages The Birds Black Black and White Blue Brown Gray Green Orange Red White Yellow Bird Food Fun for the Family Starter Snacks and Fruit Treats Easy Bird Food Recipes Sweet Homemade Nectar Birds-Go-Wild Spread Love-It-Nutty Butter Make Your Own Suet Easy-Peasy Suet Simply Super Suet Yummy Bird-Feeding Projects Birdseed Ornaments Pinecone Birdseed Feeders More Activities for the Bird-Minded Help Birds Build Their Nests Make a Bird Watch List Save the Birds with Hawk Cutouts Build Your Very Own Birdhouse Create a Bird-Friendly Yard Take a Birding Trip Practice Good Birding Citizen Science Projects Learning About Birding on the Internet Glossary Checklist/Index by Species About the Author
£10.99
Adventure Publications, Incorporated The Kids' Guide to Birds of Minnesota: Fun Facts,
Book SynopsisIntroduce bird watching to a new generation of birders.Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of Minnesota Field Guide has been delighting bird watchers for decades. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children! The Kids’ Guide to Birds of Minnesota features 85 of the most common and important birds to know, with species organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don’t know what it is? Go to the yellow section to find out. Each bird gets a beautiful full-color photograph and a full page of neat-to-know information—such as field marks, calls/songs, a range map, and Stan’s cool facts—that make identification a snap. Fun bonus activities for the whole family, like building a birdhouse and preparing your own bird food, make this a must-have beginner’s guide to bird watching in the Land of 10,000 Lakes!Table of ContentsIntroduction Cool Birds in Minnesota Body Basics of a Bird Amazing Nests Who Built That Nest? Attracting Birds with Feeders How to Use This Guide Sample Pages The Birds Black Black & White Blue Brown Gray Green Orange Red White Yellow Bird Food Fun for the Family Starter Snacks & Fruit Treats Easy Bird Food Recipes Sweet Homemade Nectar Birds-Go-Wild Spread Love-It-Nutty Butter Make Your Own Suet Easy-Peasy Suet Simply Super Suet Yummy Bird-Feeding Projects Birdseed Ornaments Pinecone Birdseed Feeders More Activities for the Bird-Minded Help Birds Build Their Nests Make a Bird Watch List Save the Birds with Hawk Cutouts Build Your Very Own Birdhouse Create a Bird-Friendly Yard Take a Birding Trip to Hawk Ridge Practice Good Birding Citizen Science Projects Learning About Birding on the Internet Glossary Checklist/Index by Species About the Author
£38.39
Enchanted Lion Books The Polar Bear
Book SynopsisA gorgeously illustrated nonfiction book about the polar bear, this is a factually accurate as well as a poetic exploration of polar bear bodies, habits, and habitats. Working in a painterly, expressive way, Jenni Desmond creates landscapes and creatures that are marked by atmosphere and emotion, telling a story about bears that engages the reader's interest in amazing facts as well as their deep sense of wonder. A graduate of the renowned MA program in Children's Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art (ARU), Jenni Desmond works from her studio in London, UK. This, her second book for Enchanted Lion, will be followed by one about elephants.Trade Review"Following the success of 'The Blue Whale', Desmond has delivered another poignant and refreshing look at these magnificent animals, threatened with extinction." -- Picture Books Blogger
£11.69
Enchanted Lion Books The Elephant
Book SynopsisIn this, Jenni Desmond’s third nonfiction children’s book about one of the large, endangered animals of Earth, we join a young boy as he learns about The Elephant. From Africa to Asia, the elephant makes its home. Light on their feet, despite their great weight, these magnificent creatures appear light and graceful because they’re always walking on their tip-toes. They have excellent hearing and can detect the rumblings of other elephants from six miles away. And, just like humans being right handed or left handed, elephants can be right tusked or left tusked! The recipient of the 2016 New York Times Best Illustrated award for her book The Polar Bear, Desmond creates illustrations that are scientifically accurate, strikingly detailed, and beautifully rendered in collage, paint, and colored pencil.Trade ReviewA 2018 EUREKA! Honor Award Winner A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2018 A The Children’s Book Review Best Non-Fiction Picture Book of 2018 A Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Gift Guide Selection of 2018 A CBC "Hot Off The Press" Selection of October 2018 A Capitol Choices Book of 2019 Selected for the 2019 Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC) Choices List ★ "Desmond's illustrations are show-stoppers ... A memorable introduction to a living wonder." —Booklist ★ "There are quite a few children's books about these magnificent, endangered mammals, and this one is among the best. The accessible text is supplemented by art that drives home such points as the differences between Asian and African elephants and the way an elephant foot's anatomy resembles a woman's (dark-skinned) leg in high heels. Perhaps the best example is the illustration highlighting the amazing reality of an older male bull's 100-pound, 8-foot-long tusk: The book's protagonist and a friend stretch out, foot-to-foot, along the tusk of a benign-appearing elephant, as the text states that the tusk is "the same length as two seven-year-old children toe to toe." And what fun seeing the boy atop the formidable pyramid of fruit that represents a bull elephant's diet of 700 pounds of plant matter a day! The protagonist is dark-skinned, as is his friend, and the appearance of only one white human face is refreshing, as is the matter-of-fact, nonpreachy tone used when discussing saving elephants from extinction. The text covers elephant territory, anatomy, behaviors, and more, ending with comparisons between sleep for elephants and sleep for humans—a perfect ending for a well-executed book. A must-have for anyone who loves elephants."—STARRED REVIEW, Kirkus Reviews ★ "An affectionate and informative celebration of two magnificent species."—STARRED REVIEW, Publishers Weekly ★ "The mixed-media illustrations are both informative and beautifully executed, with varied motifs and an overall design that imparts complicated facts through clear and clean layouts. An introductory note describing modern threats to elephants sets the stage for learning to begin." —STARRED REVIEW, Betty Carter, The Horn Book “A powerful and thoughtful story, [The Elephant] will undoubtedly prove to be an enlightening read. [Jenni Desmond] does it again! Her delicate, highly detailed illustrations are coupled with incredulous facts about these gracious animals.” —Sarah Yewman, Picture Books Blogger "Everything you could ever hope to know about elephants pours forth between playful illustrations of both discovery and facts." —Jessica Sweedler DeHart, The Wandering Bookseller "Throughout 'The Elephant', Desmond creates illustrations that are scientifically accurate, strikingly detailed, and beautifully rendered in collage, paint, and colored pencil. The result is an informative and entertaining picture book that is unreservedly recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library collections for children ages 4 to 8." —The Midwest Book Review ”Not only is (The Elephant) impressively well researched and informative, but it manages to paint a breathtakingly compassionate portrait of the lives led by these highly intelligent and magnificent giants of the land, both with engaging storytelling and glorious illustrations…” —Picture This Book "...a superb work of narrative nonfiction." —Margie Myers-Culver, Librarian's Quest "The collage, paint, and colored pencil artwork is stunning, rendering detailed, realistic elephants on every page, while keeping readers aware that this is a child’s journey; the boy shows up, cartoon-like, in spreads, sporting a red crown and, sometimes, a friend. [...] This superb volume is a wonderful way to connect reading, imagination, and nonfiction—nonfiction is great for dreamers, too, after all!" —Rosemary Kiladitis, Mom Read It ”Accessible and beautifully-phrased paragraphs are packed with fascinating details about this mighty and graceful animal… As in the other books in the series, a red-crowned child helps to showcase the elephant’s unique qualities, while also providing a touch of whimsy to the otherwise remarkably realistic art. […] But the heart of this book lies in its poignant exploration of the elephant’s social and emotional intelligence.” — Melissa LaSalle, What to Read to Your Kids
£12.59
Adams Media Corporation The Everything Kids' Sharks Book: Dive into
Book SynopsisFeatures a collection of facts and pictures that teach as they entertain. This work helps kids learn everything about how sharks: have survived over hundreds of thousands of years; pursue their prey; and go on feeding frenzies-and eat almost anything!
£8.54
Bunker Hill Publishing Inc Orangutan Houdini
Book SynopsisThis is the true story of Fu Manchu, an adult male orangutan, who relishes outsmarting his friend, zookeeper Jerry Stones. He does just that when he escapes his enclosure at will and spends sunny days with the elephants in another part of the zoo. At first Jerry believes his staff's carelessness allowed the crafty ape to get out. But when that assumption proves wrong, he launches an all-out surveillance mission to discover how Fu manages his getaways. Jerry soon discovers that Fu can open the locked door, but can't figure out how he does it. The zookeeper removes every twig and stick that could be used as a lock pick, but Fu continues to escape. Eventually, Fu reveals to Jerry how he did it, and is rewarded with honorary membership in the American Association of Locksmiths.
£14.36
Roaring Brook Press Giant Squid
Book SynopsisThe giant squid is one of the most elusive creatures in the world. As large as whales, they hide beyond reach deep within the sea, forcing scientists to piece together their story from those clues they leave behind.An injured whale''s ring-shaped scars indicate an encounter with a giant squid. A piece of beak broken off in the whale''s belly; a flash of ink dispersed as a blinding defense to allow the squid to escape-- these fragments of proof were all we had . . . until a giant squid was finally filmed in its natural habitat only two years ago.In this beautiful and clever nonfiction picture book about the giant squid, Candace Fleming and Eric Rohmann explore, both visually and poetically, this hidden creature''s mysterious life.A Neal Porter Book
£16.99
Roaring Brook Press Neighborhood Sharks: Hunting with the Great
Book SynopsisA few miles from San Francisco lives a population of the ocean's largest and most famous predators. Each fall, while the city's inhabitants dine on steaks, salads, and sandwiches, the great white sharks return to California's Farallon Islands to dine on their favourite meal: the seals that live on the island's rocky coasts. Massive, fast, and perfectly adapted to hunting after 11 million years of evolution, the great whites are among the planet's most fearsome, fascinating, and least understood animals. In the fall of 2012, Katherine Roy visited the Farallons with the scientists who study the islands' shark population. She witnessed seal attacks, observed sharks being tagged in the wild, and got an up close look at the dramatic Farallons - a wildlife refuge that is strictly off-limits to all but the scientists who work there. Neighborhood Sharks is an intimate portrait of the life cycle, biology, and habitat of the great white shark, based on the latest research and an up-close visit with these amazing animals.
£16.14
Sharks
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£6.59
The Light Inc Giants of the World
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£8.50
Tughra Books Wonders of the Land
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£8.50
Yesterday's Classics Among the Meadow People
£12.76
Yesterday's Classics Among the Night People
£12.76
Yesterday's Classics Among the Pond People
£12.76
Yesterday's Classics Secrets of the Woods
£13.60
Yesterday's Classics Squirrels and Other Fur-Bearers
£12.76
Yesterday's Classics The Burgess Animal Book for Children
£16.14
Yesterday's Classics A Little Brother to the Bear
£14.44
Yesterday's Classics School of the Woods
£16.14
Yesterday's Classics Insect Life (Yesterday's Classics)
£16.14
Yesterday's Classics The Natural History Story Book (Yesterday's Classics)
£16.14
Yesterday's Classics The Bee People (Yesterday's Classics)
£12.76
Blastoff! Readers Jellyfish
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£28.45
Blastoff! Readers Octopuses
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£28.45
Blastoff! Readers Sea Dragons
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£21.60
Treasure Bay About Bats/Acerca de Los Murcielagos
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£8.67
