Educational: Biology
Capstone Press Why We Love The Science of Affection Decoding the
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£8.50
Capstone Press Bugs
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£23.49
Pebble Books Read All about Bugs
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£9.49
Capstone My Monarch Butterfly Migration Journey
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£21.86
Capstone My Gray Whale Migration Journey
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£21.86
DK Mi Primer Libro del CuerpoMy First Body Board
Book SynopsisA first word-and-picture board book that helps children develop essential vocabulary in two languages—English and SpanishYour child will learn all about the body and the things it can do - from eating breakfast to running and dancing - and willenjoy poring over familiar objects laid out on a simple white background.Ideal to introduce children to their first Spanish words both at home and at school. My First Board Books feature a simple point-and-say layout that builds confidence in children through repeatability and encourages preschool vocabulary and language skills. The board book format is durable and easy for young children to hold and carry on their own, and they're designed to hold up to the rough handling that comes with being a toddler's favorite book to read alone or with a parent.
£6.99
Lerner Publishing Group Pumpkins
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£8.51
Candlewick Press,U.S. Extreme Animals
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£9.35
Candlewick Press,U.S. Poop A Natural History of the Unmentionable
Book SynopsisPlayful, but filled with information, this book takes poop out of the sewers and into the scientific community where it belongs. —The Horn BookHippos navigate by it, sloths keep in touch through it, dung beetles eat it . . . and most grown-ups would rather not mention it. But scientists who study animal feces find out all sorts of things, such as the number of insects a bat eats or just how a T. rex devoured a triceratops 70 million years ago. Poop is an excellent prototype for recycling and perhaps the most useful stuff on Earth. Take a peek at Poop and find out what it’s for, where it goes, and how much we can learn from it.Back matter includes an index and a glossary.
£7.59
Candlewick Press (MA) Oscar and the Bat
£8.66
Candlewick Press,U.S. Whats Eating You
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£999.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Trees
Book SynopsisA lyrical narrative and lovely, graphic illustrations pay tribute to the beauty and importance of the trees all around us.Trees change through the seasons — springing to life, bearing fruit, and losing their leaves before a period of sleep. They clean the air we breathe, provide seeds and homes for creatures, and extend their shade to everyone equally. Throughout all these changes, trees are constant, patiently learning to grow and flourish wherever they might be. Trees is a reverent and poetic homage that invites the reader to take a closer look at these magnificent beings.
£14.39
Templar Books How Plants and Trees Work
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£17.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Many The Diversity of Life on Earth
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£17.09
Candlewick Press,U.S. Happy in Our Skin
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£999.99
CRABTREE PUB The Life Cycle of the Butterfly
Book SynopsisA monarch born in the fall has two major challenges. In addition to metamorphosis, these butterflies fly 4,000 miles on a two-way migration trek. Intended for children of ages 6-12, this book explains butterfly metamorphosis and migration in simple terms. It is illustrated with photographs and art.
£10.65
Henry Holt & Company Bee Dance
Book SynopsisIn Bee Dance, follow a foraging honeybee as she searches for food and returns to the hive to share the news in a honeybee dance! A honeybee searches for nectar, then returns to the hive to tell the other bees. She does a waggle dance, moving in a special figure-eight pattern to share the location of the foodsource with her hivemates. With vivid and active images, Rick Chrustowski brings these amazing bees to life!
£999.99
Hill & Wang Inc.,U.S. Changes in the Land Indians Colonists and the
Book SynopsisThe book that launched environmental history, William Cronon''s Changes in the Land, now revised and updated. Winner of the Francis Parkman PrizeIn this landmark work of environmental history, William Cronon offers an original and profound explanation of the effects European colonists'' sense of property and their pursuit of capitalism had upon the ecosystems of New England. Reissued here with an updated afterword by the author and a new preface by the distinguished colonialist John Demos, Changes in the Land, provides a brilliant inter-disciplinary interpretation of how land and people influence one another. With its chilling closing line, The people of plenty were a people of waste, Cronon''s enduring and thought-provoking book is ethno-ecological history at its best.
£999.99
Holiday House Inc From Seed to Plant
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£16.19
Holiday House Theres a Frog in My Throat
Book SynopsisHave you heard the buzz? Kids book experts Pat Street and Loreen Leedy worked like dogs (that is, they worked very hard) to pull a rabbit out of a hat (do something amazing) and create this hilarious, comprehensive introduction to similes, metaphors, and idioms. Pairing hilariously literal illustrations—like a duck in scrubs for a quack, or a hen''s chicken scratch handwriting—with simple explanations of the expressions, There''s a Frog In My Throat! introduces more than four hundred common sayings, and puts them into easy-to-understand context. Each page is packed with cartoonish illustrations and intriguing expressions. Readers will be drawn like a moth to a flame to this fascinating book, equal parts reference and entertainment. Perfect for readers starting to study figurative language and use it in their own writings, or for English language learners of all ages, this picture b
£8.54
Holiday House Inc Can You See Me
Book SynopsisI am a bird. Can you see me? asks a toucan hidden among the trees. I am a snake. Can you see me? challenges a vine snake disguised by its surroundings. In this easy-to-read picture book, Ted Lewin invites readers to explore animal camouflage in the rain forest with a seek-and-find game. Lush watercolor illustrations inspired by Lewin''s trips to Costa Rica show how different animals blend into their habitats. The simple text encourages young readers to use their sharp eyes as they try to spot each creature.
£7.59
Holiday House Inc Flip Float Fly
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£8.54
Holiday House Inc Whose Eye Am I
Book SynopsisWho am I? ask captions alongside close-ups of colorful animal eyes. As readers guess which animal belongs to each eye, they will discover that each animal has a unique and amazing way of seeing. Snakes have clear eyelids that cannot ever open or close. Some sea creatures have hundreds of eyes around the edges of their shells. Many animals can see colors that are invisible to humans. Brimming with vivid and engaging photographs, this book also includes a clear explanation of how human eyes work, a labeled diagram of a human eye, a glossary, and an index.
£8.13
Holiday House Inc My Happy Year by E.Bluebird
Book SynopsisWith humor and charm, a bluebird narrates her first year of life--adventures, joys, and scary times too--in this companion book to My Awesome Summer by P. Mantis.May 1: Today is my birthday. So begins the wondrous first year of E. Bluebird.In hilarious, dated journal entries, readers are treated to the intimate details of an Eastern Bluebird''s life. May 8: Eating all these bugs makes me poop. My mom takes my poop sack out of the nest. Good thing. Over the summer she grows in new feathers, watches her siblings leave the nest, and learns to bravely take flight herself--migrating over the winter, and returning to start a family of her own the next year.Paul Meisel''s beautiful, kid-friendly art has been vetted for accuracy by two experts, and more information about Eastern Bluebirds, including a glossary and links for further reading, can be found on the illustrated endpapers.A companion book, My Awesome Summer by P. Mantis, was an Ame
£8.54
Holiday House Inc Hey Water
Book SynopsisSplash! A spunky little girl plays a spirited game of hide-and-seek with water, in this gorgeously illustrated informational picture book for the very young. Now in paperback.Hey, water! I know you! You''re all around.Join a young girl as she explores her surroundings and sees that water is everywhere. But water doesn''t always look the same, it doesn''t always feel the same, and it shows up in lots of different shapes. Water can be a lake, it can be steam, it can be a tear, or it can even be a snowman. As the girl discovers water in nature, in weather, in her home, and even inside her own body, water comes to life, and kids will find excitement and joy in water and its many forms. This paperback edition of the latest work from award-winning author/illustrator Antoinette Portis is an engaging, aesthetically pleasing nonfiction picture book, complete with accessible backmatter on the water cycle, water conservation, and more.
£9.49
Holiday House Inc Monarch Butterfly New Updated
Book SynopsisIntroduce young readers to the fascinating process of how catepillars become butterflies. Follow the transformation from a tiny white egg laid on a leaf to a brilliantly colored butterfly in this kid-friendly introduction to metamorphosis. With detailed, bright watercolors, Gail Gibbons illustrates the life cycle of the monarch butterfly, stage by stage, as it grows, changes, and takes flight. With clear, labeled diagrams and simple text that defines and reinforces important vocabulary, Monarch Butterfly introduces key concepts of insect anatomy and behavior. And of course, the unique migration of the monarch-- which can range up to four thousand miles-- is covered, with descriptions of how the insects travel, and how people in their path celebrate the occasion. This classic look at butterflies also includes directions on raising your own monarch at home, and a page of fun facts about these colorful butterflies.
£16.14
Holiday House Inc Ladybugs New Updated
Book SynopsisFrom Gail Gibbons, the #1 author of science books for kids, learn everything to know about the iconic ladybug in this new edition updated with the latest facts from experts.This new and updated edition presents the latest scientific information on ladybugs in language accessible for young readers through bright illustrations, informative diagrams, and easy-to-read text. Kids will rethink what they know about the little red bug while being introduced to biology vocabulary and environmentalism.See the ladybug grow from an egg to an adult. Explore just some of the different colorings and markings from the thousands of ladybug varieties around the world. Learn about the ladybug’s behavior, habitat, and how they protect crops by eating harmful insects. The final page includes quick ladybug facts and resources for further learning.Author of over 120 nonfiction books for kids, including the beloved Monarch Butterfly and From Seed to Plant, an
£16.14
Holiday House Inc Gail Gibbons Monarch Butterfly Workbook
Book SynopsisAvailable for the first time! A workbook full of simple activities that makes learning about the life cycle of the monarch butterfly easy and fun while children practice key skills.From the master of science books for primary grades comes a jam-packed workbook of activities designed to help a child enjoy learning, while keeping them busy for hours. Targeted specifically at the kindergarten science curriculum, but also appropriate for pre-school age and first graders, the workbook meets Next Generation Science Standards and Common Core Standards while making learning easy and fun.As they follow the key lessons in Gail Gibbons’ best-selling Monarch Butterfly, children will be able to draw, color, trace and sort as they learn basic curricula, including the stages of a butterfly’s life cycle, from caterpillar, to pupa, to insect. In addition, children will learn which types of butterflies are attracted to different leaves, and trace mazes following
£7.99
Holiday House Inc Whales New Updated
Book SynopsisFrom the beloved science writer Gail Gibbons, immerse yourself in the sea in this illustrated look at the world''s largest mammals for the littlest learners with the latest facts from experts in this new and updated edition. Did you know that whales breathe air just like people do? How about that a blue whale is one of the biggest mammals that ever lived? Discover these fascinating facts and more in this updated deep-dive into the biology of whales, including the latest information on whale sizes and statistics, how and why some whales use echolocation, and stories of recent whale rescue efforts. Perfect for young readers studying the natural world, simple text and watercolor art explore the anatomy, evolution, diet, and more of these majestic ocean creatures. Captions identify different species, vocabulary words (with pronunciations), and key facts. A Whale Tales section with bonus trivia is included at the end. Gail
£16.14
Holiday House Inc Hey Water
Book SynopsisSplash! A spunky little girl plays a spirited game of hide-and-seek with water, in this gorgeously illustrated informational picture book for the very young. Now in paperback.Hey, water! I know you! You''re all around.Join a young girl as she explores her surroundings and sees that water is everywhere. But water doesn''t always look the same, it doesn''t always feel the same, and it shows up in lots of different shapes. Water can be a lake, it can be steam, it can be a tear, or it can even be a snowman.As the girl discovers water in nature, in weather, in her home, and even inside her own body, water comes to life, and kids will find excitement and joy in water and its many forms.This paperback edition of the latest work from award-winning author/illustrator Antoinette Portis is an engaging, aesthetically pleasing nonfiction picture book, complete with accessible backmatter on the water cycle, water conservation, and more.
£8.54
Holiday House Inc Mariposa Monarca
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£8.54
Holiday House Dinosaurs Third Edition
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£13.09
Penguin Putnam Inc Grossology and You Really Gross Things about Your
Book SynopsisWe have news for you: You are gross. (And you thought we’d never find out!) Complete with hilariously disgusting illustrations and fun activities, this companion to Grossology goes beyond barf and farts to delve even deeper into places normally too gross to go. Discover the science behind all the sickeningly cool stuff going on inside our bodies, and more!
£11.69
Crabtree Publishing Co,US What is Hibernation Science of Living Things The
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£10.62
Master Books Exploring the World of Biology From Mushrooms to
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£17.60
Creative Paperbacks Frogs Living Wild Paperback
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£11.40
Creative Paperbacks Walruses Living Wild Paperback
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£11.40
Crabtree Seedlings Plants
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£21.85
£11.69
Roaring Brook Press Do Not Lick This Book
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£16.14
Roaring Brook Press Science Comics The Digestive System
Book SynopsisIn Science Comics: The Digestive System, visit the inside of your mouth, stomach, liver, intestines, and other organs that make up the gastrointestinal tract! Your guide to the gut is a friendly bacterium who will take you on a journey beyond imagination. Uncover how food is transformed into nutrients! Explore strange and dangerous glands! Behold the wonders of saliva, mucus, and vomit! Writer Jason Viola and illustrator Andy Ristaino provide a trip to the toilet you will never forget!Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topicdinosaurs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, robots, and more! Whether you''re a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, these graphic novels are for you!
£19.79
Roaring Brook Press Science Comics Elephants
Book SynopsisHave you herd? There''s a new volume in First Second''s STEM graphic novel series: Science Comics: Elephants!Did you know elephants are the world''s largest land animals? Male African elephants can reach ten feet tall and weigh up to 16,500 pounds! These endangered animals are beloved for their massive ears, thick skin, and flexible trunks, as well as their remarkable intelligence and empathy. And despite their size, the more you get to know them, the more you''ll realize humans and elephants have a lot in common!
£10.44
Roaring Brook Press Science Comics Frogs
Book SynopsisHop to it with Science Comics: Frogs, a new volume of First Second''s fan-favorite nonfiction graphic novel series! With their signature sounds, athletic tongues, and bulging eyes, there's a lot to love about frogs! But did you know that they soak up air and even liquid through their skin? Or that they use their eyes to swallow food? From tiny tadpoles in water to boisterous bullfrogs on land, the life cycle of these amphibious acrobats is one of the coolest examples of metamorphosis around. So pull up a lily pad and dive in, because the frog facts in this book will truly give you something to croak about!
£18.69
Henry Holt & Company Survival of the Fittest Whos Got the Best Medicine
£999.99
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) Survival of the Fittest
Book SynopsisIn this high-interest full-color graphic novel chapter book, embark on an engineering extravaganza and discover all that animals can do in a science competition!7 fierce animal competitors2 shark judges1 winnerWho will come out on top? Survival of the Fittest: the game show where animal contestants pitch the latest and greatest in scientific innovation to a panel of shark judges! Animals of all sizes and skills compete to see who can come up with the most useful, most creative, most brilliant design for a product based on something that exists in the natural world. Today''s theme is: engineering.Filled with interesting information, awesome visuals, and funny dialogue, this new series by nonfiction maven Rebecca Donnelly is Shark Tank made literal. Swim along - and try not to get chomped by the Chomp! Buzzer.
£999.99
St Martin's Press We Go Way Back
Book SynopsisFrom the author of kid-favorite Do Not Lick This Book comes an innovative, hilarious, and expansive picture book about the biggest question of all: What is life?It's not an easy question.Life is more than just one thing.Where did it start?Peer back in time - way back in time - to the story of how life began...
£17.09
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Deadliest 20 Dangerous Animals Extreme Animals
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£6.70
ProQuest LLC Circulatory System a True Book Your Amazing Body
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£29.45
