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Hachette Children's Group Bugs Save the World
Find out why bugs are so important - to humans, animals and the survival of our planetOur amazing bugs are in trouble. Without bugs, plants would not be able to make flowers or fruit. If bugs disappeared, so would strawberries, apples, beans and tomatoes, and even chocolate. Without them, we couldn't grow enough food to feed us all. If we lost bugs, we would also lose creatures who depend on them for survival, such as songbirds, badgers, bats and fish.Written by the conservation charity Buglife, this book shows the reasons why bugs are so important - to humans, animals and the survival of our planet. Discover bugs in all shapes, sizes and colours, and learn how these tiny creatures are going to help SAVE the world. You can also discover what you can do to help protect bugs. Buglife, the Invertebrate Conservation Trust, is dedicated to protecting insects, bugs and all invertebrate species.This book supports science work in schools by looking at different animals, adaptation, food chains, life cycles, habitats and climate change.In the accompanying book, Plants Save the World, you can discover why plants are vitally important to the survival of our planet, too!
£12.99
Templar Publishing Rivers: An incredible journey from source to sea
From source to sea, go on a breath-taking adventure along a river and explore some of the greatest waterways of the world, with fold-out pages.Rivers flow across every continent on our planet, shaping the land and bringing life. Towns, cities and entire civilisations have grown up on their banks, from the Ancient Mesopotamians 5,000 years ago. Turn the pages to follow the incredible journey of a river from its source in high up in the mountains, along its gorges, through its valleys, down its waterfalls and into the sea. Explore the river's geography, discover the unique wildlife it supports, see how the waterways have shaped our world - and how we have shaped them.Featuring fold-out pages of six great rivers from around the world: Amazon (South America), Nile (Africa), Mississippi (North America), Rhine (Europe), Ganges (Asia) and Murray (Australia).Written by self-confessed explorer and children's author Simon Chapman, expertly checked by river ecologist François Edwards and beautifully illustrated by Qu Lan.
£14.39
Laurence King Verlag GmbH Insekten retten die Welt
£14.90
Magic Cat Publishing Adventure Starts at Bedtime: 30 real-life stories of danger and intrigue
30 true stories of danger and intrigue, written by a real-life female adventurer. Packed with near escapes and inspirational, re-live jaw-dropping moments from some of history's most intrepid adventurers in this book that will have young readers counting down the hours until bedtime.
£15.29
Hachette Children's Group Plants Save the World
Produced in partnership with the RHS, Plants Save the World shows how plants are going to help us to SAVE the world.From tiny seeds and weeds to massive trees, plants come in all different shapes, sizes and colours. They can be found all over the world. In fact, they're so common, we hardly notice them at all. But plants are the foundation of all life on Earth - without them, we cannot survive! They provide food and medicine, clean the air we breathe, provide habitats for animals, protect against disasters, such as flooding, and are used to make products that we use every day. But plants are threatened by humans and so this book is going to show YOU how you can help to save them, too! :DThis book is for children aged 7+ and supports the science curriculum in the study of plant life cycles, plant parts, food chains, ecosystems, deforestation and habitats at KS2
£10.04
Oxford University Press Amazing Animal Tales: Baby Owl
Baby Owl snuggles with his siblings in the safety of the nest. But as he grows, it's time to take care of himself. He must find the courage to spread his wings and fly! This heartwarming story about an owlet finding his independence has big flaps to open and lots of owl facts to discover. Readers will love interacting with the big non-fiction flaps, where they can guess which owl egg will hatch next! With a bat to spot on every page. Amazing Animal Tales is an exciting and innovative new series following baby animals' incredible stories of survival, with big flaps that can be opened to reveal fascinating facts. The books can either be enjoyed with the flaps closed, as an engaging narrative story, or with the flaps open as a combined story and non-fiction experience. Also available: Little Tiger, Baby Koala, Baby Polar Bear. Look out for more Amazing Animal Tales coming soon!
£12.99
Hachette Children's Group Bugs Save the World
Written by the charity, Buglife, the Invertebrate Conservation Trust, this book will tell you why bugs are SO important - to humans, animals and the survival of our planet!Our amazing bugs are in trouble. Without bugs, plants would not be able to make flowers or fruit. If bugs disappeared, so would strawberries, apples, beans and tomatoes, and even chocolate. Without them, we couldn't grow enough food to feed us all. If we lost bugs, we would also lose creatures who depend on them for survival, such as songbirds, badgers, bats and fish.Did you know that one in three mouthfuls of our food depends on insect pollination? Or that honey, oranges and silk would not exist without invertebrates? Ninety per cent of wildflowers would become extinct if there were no bugs were pollinating them.This book shows the reasons why bugs are so important, to humans, animals and the survival of our planet. You can also discover what you can do to help protect bugs.This book is for children aged 7+ and supports science work in schools by looking at different animals, adaptation, food chains, life cycles, habitats and climate change.
£10.04
Usborne Publishing Ltd Extreme Planet: The Deep
Are you brave enough to delve into the chilling darkness of... THE DEEP? With no light, no heat and miles of sea above you, it might be the strangest, most extreme place on Earth. So, climb inside the submersible and plunge deep down beneath the sunlit surface where you'll discover disturbing and unusual creatures, explore alien-looking worlds and visit the deepest place in the entire ocean, all in this weird and wonderful flap book.
£10.99
Oxford University Press Amazing Animal Tales: Baby Owl
Baby Owl snuggles with his siblings in the safety of the nest. But as he grows, it's time to take care of himself. He must find the courage to spread his wings and fly! This heartwarming story about an owlet finding his independence has big flaps to open and lots of owl facts to discover. Readers will love interacting with the big non-fiction flaps, where they can guess which owl egg will hatch next! With a bat to spot on every page. Amazing Animal Tales is an exciting and innovative new series following baby animals' incredible stories of survival, with big flaps that can be opened to reveal fascinating facts. The books can either be enjoyed with the flaps closed, as an engaging narrative story, or with the flaps open as a combined story and non-fiction experience. Also available: Little Tiger, Baby Koala, Baby Polar Bear. Look out for more Amazing Animal Tales coming soon!
£8.42
Oxford University Press Amazing Animal Tales: Baby Polar Bear
Baby Polar Bear loves to play and explore her snowy home. When the family sets off on a long trip, she must stay alert as there is danger about - but Mummy Bear is always close by! This heartwarming story about an animal family living in the Arctic has big flaps to open and polar bear facts to discover. Readers will love interacting with the big non-fiction flaps, where they can help Baby Polar Bear across a maze of ice floes! With a black-headed gull to spot on every page. Amazing Animal Tales is an exciting and innovative new series following baby animals' incredible stories of survival, with big flaps that can be opened to reveal amazing facts. The books can either be enjoyed with the flaps closed, as an engaging narrative story, or with the flaps open as a combined story and non-fiction experience. Also available: Amazing Animal Tales: Baby Koala and Amazing Animal Tales: Little Tiger. Look out for more books coming soon!
£11.99
Oxford University Press Amazing Animal Tales: Tiny Tadpole
Tiny Tadpole is at the start of an amazing transformation. She begins life in the shelter of a hidden rainwater pool, growing and learning alongside her brother - until one day, she starts to change... This heartwarming story about an animal family living in the rainforest has big flaps to open and frog facts to discover. Readers will love interacting with the big non-fiction flaps, where they can find out just how tiny a tadpole is! With a hummingbird to spot on every page. Amazing Animal Tales is an exciting and innovative new series following baby animals' incredible stories of survival, with big flaps that can be opened to reveal amazing facts. The books can either be enjoyed with the flaps closed, as an engaging narrative story, or with the flaps open as a combined story and non-fiction experience. Also available: Baby Koala, Little Tiger, Baby Owl, Little Monkey, and Baby Polar Bear.
£8.42
Oxford University Press Amazing Animal Tales: Baby Koala
Baby Koala likes to stay close to Mum as the pair snuggle up together, safe in the treetops. But one day, when danger threatens, Baby Koala must be brave and bold... This heartwarming story about an animal family living in the wild has big flaps to open and koala facts to discover. Readers will love interacting with the big non-fiction flaps, where they can measure their finger against a tiny newborn koala! With a feathertail glider to spot on every page. Amazing Animal Tales is an exciting and innovative new series following baby animals' incredible stories of survival, with big flaps that can be opened to reveal amazing facts. The books can either be enjoyed with the flaps closed, as an engaging narrative story, or with the flaps open as a combined story and non-fiction experience. Also available: Amazing Animal Tales: Little tiger. Look out for more books coming soon!
£8.42
Hachette Children's Group Plants Save the World
Produced in partnership with the RHS, Plants Save the World shows how plants are going to help us to SAVE the world!From tiny seeds and weeds to massive trees, plants come in all different shapes, sizes and colours. They can be found all over the world. In fact, they're so common, we hardly notice them at all. But plants are the foundation of all life on Earth - without them, we cannot survive! They provide food and medicine, clean the air we breathe, provide habitats for animals, protect against disasters, such as flooding, and are used to make products that we use every day. But plants are threatened by humans and so this book shows you how you can help to save them, too!Supports the science curriculum in the study of plant life cycles, plant parts, food chains, ecosystems, deforestation and habitats.In the accompanying book, Bugs Save the World, you can discover why bugs are so important to the survival of our planet, too.
£12.99
Running Press,U.S. A Kid's Guide to the Chinese Zodiac: Animal Horoscopes, Legendary Myths, and Practical Uses for Ancient Wisdom
A Kid's Guide to the Chinese Zodiac is a charming, fun-filled introduction to eastern astrology, perfect for discovering what your sign-Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, or Pig-says about you.Are you loyal like the Dog? Or stubborn like the Ox? What does the time you were born say about who you are? Can knowing more about your Zodiac empower you in your day to day? A Kid's Guide to the Chinese Zodiac offers the history and lore behind this ancient classification system, along with practical advice for young readers on how to navigate relationships and apply oneself at school and at home, all based on the qualities associated with the twelve Zodiac animals. Someone born in the year of the Pig might prioritize stability and comfort. Naturally agreeable, they may need to work at recognizing when they're uncomfortable and speak up so they don't get stuck in the mud. Someone who is a Rat, on the other hand, might be ambitious and clever, but may need to take a step back from their own ideas every now and then in order to find balance. Beautifully illustrated, with sidebars on Chinese culture and myth throughout, this book is an informative and mystical guide for any kid who is curious about the universe and how they fit into it.
£12.99
Oxford University Press Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Greatest Stories: Oxford Level 11: The Swallow and the Nightingale
Two stories full of love, devotion and sacrifice. A mournful statue is helped by a swallow to carry out acts of charity around the city. A nightingale longs to find a red rose for her friend, but the rose bush asks a high price. Both these feathered creatures pay the ultimate price to help others, showing that true love is selfless. These retellings of Oscar Wilde's tragic short stories will reduce you to tears with their beauty and magic. TreeTops Greatest Stories offers children some of the worlds best-loved tales in a collection of timeless classics. Top children's authors and talented illustrators work together to bring to life our literary heritage for a new generation, engaging and delighting children. The books are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book. Each book contains inside cover notes to help children explore the content, supporting their reading development. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular links and activities to support guided reading, writing, speaking and listening.
£9.05
