Science, Nature & How It Works

  • 1000+ Fun, Interesting And Mind-Blowing Facts For Curious Kids: Trivia & Quiz Facts About History, Science, And The World Around Us, That All Children Should Know.

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    The ultimate gift for young readers.
    Why is this book a great gift for kids:

    • They get to learn a lot of fun and interesting facts in all areas of life.
    • It is a great tool to get kids to start reading, because of the easy format.
    • Fun and entertaining can be read as a trivia Q&A game.
    • Includes 1000+ facts so it never gets boring

    In this book, you’ll learn about things like: science, history, fashion, culture, geography, famous people, art, and many more.
    Boost the knowledge and confidence in your little loved ones, by inspiring them to explore new fields of knowledge in fun and easy way.

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    £8.50
  • A First Book of the Sea

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    “Spectacular … you can almost smell the surf between the pages.” The Times
    “Five stars – if you take only one picture book away this summer, make it this.” The Telegraph

    From Nicola Davies and Emily Sutton, the multi award-winning team behind Tiny and Lots, comes a spellbinding collection of poems about the oceans of the world and their shores. With this book, children can swim alongside dolphins and flying fish, pore over rockpools and sail from pole to pole and back, learning about everything from phosphorescence and plankton to manta rays and puffins – all in the comfort of their bedroom. Emily Sutton’s exquisite watercolours capture the breathless excitement of a child’s first glimpse of the sea, the majesty of ancient trading ships and the sheer, staggering wonder of the humpback whale. The perfect companion to international bestsellers A First Book of Nature and A First Book of Animals, this book is sure to enthral and inspire readers of all ages.

    “Ravishing … the perfect companion to a seaside holiday” The Sunday Times
    “Just dive in and enjoy” Sunday Express

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    £10.10£12.30

    A First Book of the Sea

    £10.10£12.30
  • A Journey Through Transport

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    From steam engine to spaceship, tractor to tandem, take a journey into the weird and wonderful world of transportation! Travel back in time and explore the first bikes, cars, trains, and planes. Then discover shiny new modes of transport and explore the amazing ways machines transport us around today. Packed with lively illustrations and fun facts, plus a free fold-out poster, this delightful, informative picture book will be a brilliant addition to any bookshelf.

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    £21.30
  • An Anthology of Aquatic Life (DK Children’s Anthologies)

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    Dive into the wondrous world of water and discover the stories of more than 100 incredible aquatic lifeforms.

    The underwater world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. An Anthology of Aquatic Life is a stunning ocean encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information, little learners will be captivated as they discover the facts, stories and myths behind their favourite sea-life animals.

    From the deepest, widest ocean to the tiniest puddle, this beautiful compendium takes young readers on an enthralling journey through the aquatic world, meeting amazing animals, ingenious plants, and much more along the way. Stunning photography and gorgeous illustrations complement storybook descriptions about each lifeform, and children can uncover hundreds of fascinating facts as they read. Did you know that elephant seals can hold their breath underwater for more than an hour, or that the brown basilisk reptile can run across water? Discover the science of how plants have learnt to live, feed, and breathe in water, and take a look at the unique challenges of distinct ecosystems on feature spreads about rivers, lakes, wetlands, and more.

    Celebrate your child’s curiosity as they:

    – Explore detailed photographs and striking illustrations of nature in action
    – Reveal fun facts and myths about how a range of animals and plants adapt to their environments
    – Uncover more than 100 aquatic lifeforms, each with stunning images and captivating information.

    This ocean encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of storybook style text with out of this world illustrations which makes it a fantastic sea life book for children who are obsessed with the underwater world. Encourage young readers to go on a journey to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 7-9 to enjoy for hours on end, whether reading with the family or reading alone, this fun fact book also doubles up as the perfect gift for curious kids who love to learn.

    Explore the diversity of the animal kingdom whilst uncovering:

    -Stunning Jacket Detail: gold foil, holographic foil & metallic gold edges
    -Stunning photography & illustrations inside
    -A beautiful book for the whole family to treasure
    -A quality gift to be passed down through the generations

    More in the Series

    Anthology of Aquatic Animals is part of the beautiful and informative Anthology series. Complete the series and nurture your child’s curiosity as they explore the natural world with The Wonders of Nature or let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life.

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    £14.20£19.00
  • Barbie: Tell the Time with Me! (Barbie S.)

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    Tell the time with Barbie. Barbie’s days are always full of excitement. Follow Barbie through her busy day and practice telling the time.

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    £2.80£4.70
  • Blue Planet II: For young wildlife-lovers inspired by David Attenborough’s series (BBC Earth)

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    This is our Blue Planet: a beautiful blue marble suspended in a sea of stars.

    Unlike billions of other worlds in the Milky Way, 71 per cent of our Blue Planet is covered by ocean. It’s home to the greatest diversity of life on Earth but is our least explored habitat; we’ve better maps of Mars than of the ocean floor.

    With so much more to discover, take a deep breath . . . and dive into a wondrous world beneath the waves.
    Explore coral reefs that shimmer in a kaleidoscope of colours.
    Venture to the bottom of the ocean where creatures beyond your wildest imagination live in the dark.
    Chase sea otters through kelp forest seas, and glide the open ocean with humpback whales.

    Discover all there is to love about our Blue Planet, the stories of its inhabitants, and realise how you can help protect this wilderness beneath the waves.

    In collaboration with BBC Earth, this illustrated non-fiction book will capture the wonder, beauty, and emotion of the iconic BBC Blue Planet II TV series.

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    £7.00£7.60
  • Boats and Ships (Transportation in My Community)

    Row, row, row your boat — or cruise on an ocean liner! Introduce early readers in preK-2 to the variety of boats and ships they can see in their community and in their world. Cover the basics of how boats work, along with a brief history. Bold photographs and energetic text are perfect for read-alouds or introductions to transportation units. A short photo timeline in the back will reinforce how technology has changed over time.

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    £14.10£22.70
  • Build a Giant 3D: Ocean Scene (Sea Life Book and Model Set for Kids)

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    Build your own incredible ocean scene with this fascinating fact book about the underwater world!

    Use the press-outs to create an incredible 360-degree 3D scene packed with ocean animals, from seahorses and swordfish to lionfish and tiger sharks. This stunning slot-together model comes with facts about all the creatures featured so you can find out all about life beneath the waves as you build.

    Also available:
    – Build a Giant 3D: Solar System

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    £9.60£12.30
  • By the Sea: Life Along the Coast

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    Brimming with illustrations and information, this coast-to-coast journey through time and across continents introduces young readers to the historical and cultural importance of the world’s seashores.

    Coasts have always been the starting point of discovery― whether by explorers searching for new lands or children sifting through the sand for beautiful shells. This trip around the world’s oceans provides hours of fun and learning in a series of highly detailed double-page spreads that look at every aspect of critical coastal habitats, including the ebb and flow of tides; life in a coastal settlement; artistic depictions of seashores; native animals and plants; the whaling industry; tourism; and climate change. The book also provides a Twenty-First-Century corrective to Western-centric narratives about exploration and colonialism. Interspersed throughout are meticulously detailed maps of the world’s largest oceans with historic events, figures and scientific facts highlighted. B
    As fun as it is informative, this vibrant book takes readers on a trip around the globe that fosters a feeling of connection between their lives and the world’s coastlines.

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    £17.00£19.00
  • Coloring Book Sea Life For Kids: For Preschool Children Ages 3-5 – Many Sea Animals & Other Things From The Ocean To Color For Girls & Boys (Coloring Books For Preschool…

    kwabu coloring books – coloring, doodling, learning!
    Let your kids discover the exciting sea life in this coloring book! A great coloring experience for preschool children from 3 years of age! Lots of different animals and plants from the ocean are looking forward to be discovered and colored: Wale, Walrus, Squid, Seahorse, Submarine, Mermaid and many more. This kwabu coloring book for preschoolers contains many lovingly designed marine life illustrations for boys and girls for coloring, doodling and learning. Specifically designed for kids ages 3-5 to ensure the best coloring and learning experience!

    ✔︎ GREAT FOLLOW-UP TO OUR TODDLER SERIES: Slightly more details and slightly thinner lines

    ✔︎ 30 BIG SEA LIFE ILLUSTRATIONS: Shark, Wale, Submarine, Seal, Turtle and many more!

    ✔︎ LARGE DRAWINGS & SIMPLE SHAPES

    ✔︎ THICK PAPER AND QUALITY PRINT

    ✔︎ ONE-SIDED PRINT: Following pages are not affected by color

    ✔︎ DESIGNED FOR KIDS AGES 3-5

    ✔︎ BONUS: Additional full coloring book as download in the book!

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    £4.70
  • DKfindout! Oceans

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    Sail across spectacular seas and discover the mind-boggling marine life of the world’s oceans.

    Find out about the five great oceans on our planet, and learn about their biological and geographical features. Explore the deepest depths of the Mariana Trench, spot shipwrecks at the bottom of the sea, and uncover the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef.

    This book will teach children about the incredible oceans and seas that cover around seventy per cent of our world. Dive in with amazing illustrations, discover how we can protect our oceans, and stock up on facts to amaze your friends. Packed with information, photographs, and colourful illustrations, DKfindout! Oceans is a beautiful compendium of ocean life, from the Pacific to the Atlantic. DKfindout! Oceans introduces creatures great and small, from the great white shark, dolphins, and giant squid, to penguins and colourful coral.

    The DK findout! series introduces children to a range of exciting topics in a fun, engaging way. Checked by specialist consultants and an educational expert, this is not only a source of information you can trust, but one that is age-appropriate and supports your child’s schoolwork.

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    £6.90£7.60

    DKfindout! Oceans

    £6.90£7.60
  • Eyewitness Fossil (DK Eyewitness)

    Packed with striking photography, Eyewitness Fossil explores the creatures and plants that lived long ago.

    Become an eyewitness to the natural treasures found in rocks in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of all things fossils. Children will be mesmerized by the bones, teeth, and plants from long ago that have all been turned to rock.

    This beautifully illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ gives an insight into how paleontologists learn about ancient life forms. Striking photographs, detailed diagrams, and lots of examples of fossils help you to learn what can be discovered around the world and why some fossils lead to new discoveries about the past.

    Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on fossils, you can expect to find:

    – A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and a new “eyewitness” feature.
    – Amazing facts, updated diagrams, statistics, and timelines.
    – Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field.

    Eyewitness Fossil introduces the ultimate guide to how fossils are formed and where they can be found. Children can learn all about which type of early human lived 1 million years ago, see a shell with precious coating and discover similarities between ichthyosaurs and modern-day dolphins. This all-encompassing guide to reptiles is a must-have for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for learning, as well as teachers, parents and librarians.

    So, what’s new?

    Part of DK’s best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new “eyewitness” feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.

    Explore the series!

    Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Travel through the solar system with Eyewitness Space, learn the incredible systems that keep your body functioning with Eyewitness Human Body, take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic, or explore one of the most brutal conflicts of the 20th century with Eyewitness World War I.

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    £8.02
  • Fish (DK Eyewitness)

    Dive into a watery world where many wonderful fish of all shapes and sizes swim, in rivers, lakes, and oceans.

    Become an eyewitness to the fascinating world of fish, in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the many different types of species and the ecosystems they live in. Children will be mesmerised by striking colour photographs of tropical fish, eels, seahorses, and more, with a unique “eyewitness” view of the natural history of fish, how they behave, and how they survive.

    This unique, beautifully illustrated guide reveals the lethal jaws of a piranha, a porcupine fish “puffing up”, how a dogfish swims, growth rings on a fish scale, what a fish looked like 400 million years ago, and a fish with legs! Using striking full-colour photographs and illustrations, discover how a school stays together, why some fish swim upside down, how a stingray stings, and why fish need water to breathe, and much more.

    Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on fish, you can expect to find:

    – A fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new “eyewitness” feature
    – Amazing facts, diagrams, statistics, and timelines
    – Includes brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field

    Eyewitness Fish introduces the ultimate guide to fish, from how they evolved to their weird and
    wonderful habits. Children can discover inside the egg of a fish, the great warriors of the sea and much more, through amazing facts, diagrams, and statistics to see them as never before. This all-emcompassing fish guide is a must-have for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for learning, as well as teachers, parents and librarians.

    So, what’s new?

    Part of DK’s best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new “eyewitness” feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.

    Explore the series!

    Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Journey down the River Amazon and explore the rainforest with Eyewitness Amazon, learn how to combat climate change with Eyewitness Climate Change or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.

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    £8.70£9.50

    Fish (DK Eyewitness)

    £8.70£9.50
  • Fungarium Poster Book

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    This large-format poster book lets you decorate your walls with images from Katie Scott’s Fungarium, created in partnership with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Featuring fungal life of all kinds, from around the world, it’s a stunning celebration of all things mycological. Posters are double-sided, with the reverse showing a black-and-white, annotated version of the full-colour illustration.

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    £13.20£16.10

    Fungarium Poster Book

    £13.20£16.10
  • Half Plain Half Lined Exercise Book A4: Top Half Blank, Bottom Half 13mm Lined, Exercise Books | 90gsm, 100 Page Half Page Wide Ruled | Half Blank … for Children / Kids School…

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    Half Lined Half Blank Notebook / Half Ruled Half Plain Notepad / Half Plain Half Lined Exercise Book
    Top Plain and Bottom Ruled 13mm Exercise Book for school and home writing.
    Children love making/creating their own personal stories and comics, drawing vision boards, creative story writing, story-telling, poems, etc. This half ruled half plain exercise book / half plain half lined notepad / half blank composition notebook will give them plenty of scope to tell their stories and bring their inner imaginations to life and share with their friends.

    Features:

    • School classroom exercise book for writing
    • 100 pages, half lined, half blank
    • Bottom half ruled 13 mm; Top half plain
    • Dimension is A4 – 210 x 297 mm
    • High quality 90gsm white paper, ideal for writing on both sides
    • Durable matte finish cover

    Suitable gift idea or present for the school holidays writing activities for kids / children. Kids will have extra time to sit down, draw, and write as much as they want, with this half lined paper book!

    Available in a variety of cover colours, kindly click our Author name (Retzy Kidze Prints) above, to browse our products. Thanks for your patronage!

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    £3.70
  • Horrible Science: Vicious Veg

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    This work features science with the squishy bits left in! How do plants suck out the insides of dead insects? Why do stinging nettles like skeletons? Which fungi can make your toes drop off? Get the awful answers in “Vicious Veg”!

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    £1.60£5.70
  • How to Build a Racing Car

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    Build your own moving race car from household objects in this step-by-step guide based on the science behind Formula One.
    Take your place at the starting gate and fire up your engine: it’s time to build your very own racing car! Join presenter and maker Fran Scott for a crash course in racing engineering, then use your new-found skills to build your own awesome air-powered machine using household objects. From the chassis to the engine, discover the science behind Formula One in this perfect project for budding young engineers. So what are you waiting for? 3, 2, 1 … let’s race!

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    £12.20£14.20
  • Kay’s Incredible Inventions: A fascinating and fantastically funny guide to inventions that changed the world (and some that definitely didn’t)

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    Do you ever wonder where the stuff around you all came from? No, not from the shops. I mean, who had the amazing idea of making video games or the annoying idea of building a school?

    In the latest laugh-out-loud book from the record-breaking and extremely handsome Adam Kay and Henry Paker, you’ll learn about everything ever invented, from the daft to the disgusting to the downright dangerous.

    You’ll discover all about:

    – The queen who pooed on the first ever toilet

    – How velcro was invented by a dog

    – Why the Ancient Greeks wiped their bums on dinner plates

    As well as 48,762,851,208 other facts. (Approximately.)

    Praise for Kay’s Anatomy:
    ‘An enjoyably gross look at the human body. Hours of gruesome fun guaranteed’ i
    ‘Like listening to a teacher who makes pupils fall about’ Sunday Times
    ‘Totally brilliant!’ Jacqueline Wilson
    ‘Fun and informative’ Malorie Blackman
    ‘Very funny – this exciting book is bound to inspire the next generation of medics’ Sunday Express

    Praise for Kay’s Marvellous Medicine:
    ‘A ridiculously funny read that will delight, gross out and educate all at the same time’ Independent
    ‘Educational and entertaining. It should be on the national curriculum!’ Harry Hill
    ‘Completely marvellous and very funny’ BookTrust

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    £9.99£14.99
  • Little Children’s Under the Sea Activity Book (Little Children’s Activity Books): 1

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    A fun book full of puzzles, spot the difference, colouring activities and lots more to keep children busy.

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    £4.80£6.60
  • Little World: Under the Sea: A push-and-pull adventure

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    Introducing the interactive Little World series from Ladybird that makes our big world little.

    Little World is designed for curious toddlers, allowing them to explore familiar landscapes and faraway places, from cities and jungles to outer space and the ocean depths.

    The gentle narrative is perfect for reading aloud, guiding children on their adventure as they dive the ocean depths and discover the secrets of the sea. A novelty slide, push or pull on every spread also helps children to engage and explore.

    Allison Black’s bright artwork and charming characters encourage interaction and play, with lots to spot, see and enjoy on every spread.

    This series has been created in collaboration with subject experts, to produce an accurate representation of the world around us and provide a perfectly designed Little World.

    Introduces the world
    Boosts motor skills
    Recommended for children aged 2+

    Look out for other titles in the Ladybird Little World series:
    In the City
    To the Moon
    Jungle Journey
    At the Airport
    On the Beach

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    £4.30£5.70
  • My First Book about the Qur’an: Teachings for Toddlers and Young Children

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    Inside this board book toddlers and young children will find out about the Qur’an’s beautiful teachings: to care for all creation; to respect the books of God; to be good to one another; and to believe in Allah, the Creator.

    Stunning illustrations, full of color, bring the pages to life and the carefully written text is simple, easy to understand, and suitable to be read aloud. It also features some facts about the Qur’an and common questions children might ask, such as: what does the word “Qur’an” actually mean?

    Sara Khan is a writer, translator, and PhD candidate based in the UK. This is her first book.

    Alison Lodge is a children’s illustrator based in North Wales, UK.

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    £6.60
  • My First Book of Sea Creatures (Zoe Ingram’s My First Book of…)

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    The perfect gift for any young animal-lover, this beautifully illustrated natural history book is an ideal introduction to creatures of the seas.

    Illustrated in a bright, contemporary style, this modern guide to twenty of the most interesting marine animals from all around the world is packed with information and fun facts – everything you need to know to help you learn about and identify our ocean-living friends. From the little shrimp to the big blue whale, taking in the magnificent narwhal, the beautiful moon jellyfish and the fascinating anglerfish along the way, there is so much to find out. With key facts about size, habitat, diet and population, there are detailed descriptions of each animal and fascinating did-you-know facts!

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    £7.90£8.50
  • My First Coding Book: Packed with Flaps and Lots More to Help you Code without a Computer!

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    Get with the program! Introduce your child to the wonderful world of coding. Packed with flaps, wheels and sliders, this is the essential guide for children wishing to learn the ins and outs of coding.

    Written specifically for Key Stage 1 level, My First Coding Book teaches your child how to understand and use basic algorithms and bug fixes. The eye-catching illustrations and hands-on sliders will not only keep your little ones entertained, but will help to improve their ability to solve maths problems as well!

    Computer coding is now a key part of the UK National Curriculum and is taught to children as soon as they begin school. My First Coding Book offers a unique and exciting alternative to dull worksheets and is perfect for teachers, parents or grandparents introducing their children to computing.

    Give your child a head start without the need for a computer.

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    £7.40
  • Ocean Full of Wonder: An educational, rhyming book about the magic of the ocean for children: 2 (World Full of Wonder)

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    Have you ever wondered why the ocean is important? Why do we need to protect it?

    Ocean Full of Wonder is a vibrant, rhyming, educational and unique picture book showing the unbreakable bond between people and the ocean. For children ages 3-8. Kids will fall in love with nature and will become Protectors of the Ocean.
    Mindful stories for kids create a brighter and calmer future, one child at a time.

    Through included, simple information, breathtaking illustrations and worksheets at the end, children will discover:
    – Why the ocean is important and useful to us
    – See the beauty of the ocean
    – Learn what can we do to protect it every day
    – Learn to recognise twelve common sea creatures

    Perfect for fans of:

    • Sir David Attenborough
    • Greta Thunberg
    • Blue Planet series

    Great for parents who are looking for:

    • nature books for kids
    • books about ocean for children
    • ocean books for children
    • children’s books ocean
    • children’s books about ocean
    • ocean books for kids
    • nature books children

    Buy your copy now and discover the wonder of the ocean!

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    £7.60£10.40
  • Princess Olivia Investigates: The Sea of Plastic

    Everyone talks about how powerful the oceans are, how huge, how mysterious, all those underwater creatures living down there in the deep. But they’ve got no one to stand up for them!

    Olivia Alez is loving her life away from the royal palace. Now she isn’t a princess anymore she’s even more determined to be a science investigator, finding out things about the world around her.

    When she goes to visit her uncle Cassander for a holiday, she realises there’s a huge problem. The oceans are filled with rubbish, and she can’t see any fish swimming about. They’re nothing like the bright blue seas full of life that she’s seen before.

    When Captain Max and his parrot turn up, Olivia and her best friend Ravi decide that getting on board their pirate ship as they hunt for treasure might be a good way to find out what’s going on in the water. But they quickly realise that they’ve got more to discover than they ever imagined . . .

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    £6.20£7.60
  • Sea Change: Save our Oceans

    A collection of original postcards and messages from 50 illustrators across the world, working to celebrate and protect the precious life in our oceans.

    Each illustrator has provided an image of sea creatures, fishes or other sealife, with a message of inspiration to help point out the massive and imminent dangers climate change, pollution, over fishing and other human-led interventions are having on our oceans. The postcards are displayed under three headings: Celebrating the Ocean; The Danger to the Ocean; Take Action for the Ocean.

    The world-class illustrators include Axel Scheffler, Roger Mello, Barroux, Piet Grobler, Yuval Zommer, Petr Horáček, Jackie Morris, Nicola Davies and Jane Ray.

    The 35 countries represented include: Austria, Australia, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzogovina, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Estonia, Fiji, France, Germany, Ghana, Iran, Ireland, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Russia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Turkey, the UK and the USA.

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    £9.60£11.40
  • Sea Creatures (Campbell First Explorers, 2)

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    Dive into busy rockpools, beautiful coral reefs, icy oceans, and the deep, dark sea in First Explorers: Sea Creatures. Meet turtles, jellyfish, penguins and lots of other amazing creatures who live under the sea.

    Each scene has chunky push, pull and slide mechanisms, animals to spot and fun facts about sea creatures. Beautifully illustrated by Chorkung, this title has gentle learning and is a magical introduction to the natural world.

    Also available: Night Animals, Dinosaurs, In the Jungle

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    £6.20£6.60
  • Sea: 4 (Look, Touch, Learn, 4)

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    Very young babies see the world differently, and that’s why we have developed this unique book, using the latest scientific research in infant perception. With a specially selected palette, tactile elements, and moving parts, every feature of this book will stimulate your child’s endless curiosity and creativity. It’s as simple as Look Touch Learn!

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    £10.90£12.30
  • Sea: A World Beneath the Waves

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    Discover the magic and mystery of the coral sea.  A colourful array of creatures is brought to life by award-winning illustrator Britta Teckentrup in this delightful peek-through board book.

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    £6.70£7.60
  • Seas: A lift-the-flap eco book (Ladybird Eco Books)

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    This lift-the-flap book uses plant-based inks, glues with minimal plastic content and is made from recycled board.

    Teaching children all about why our oceans and seas are so important and how we can help care for them better, this eco-friendly book is the perfect introduction to an important topic. With flaps to lift and facts to learn, this book also includes a section on how you can help.

    First facts
    Introduces the world
    Recommended for children aged 4+

    Also available in this Ladybird eco-friendly series:
    Bees
    Trees

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    £6.20£6.60
  • See Under the Sea: 1 (See Inside)

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    A fabulous flap book with over 80 flaps to lift and extra pages to open up to explore life under the sea. Shows coral reefs teeming with fish, the icy waters of the Arctic and the dizzying depths of ocean trenches, and shipwrecks and pirate booty too. Flaps reveal extra facts, information and surprises.

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    £7.30£10.40
  • Sticker Safari: Ocean

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    Discover the oceans of the world in this delightfully silly sticker book, illustrated by Mariana Ruiz Johnson. From bright coral reefs to the deepest oceans, each spread is full of facts and animals, with plenty of space for you to add your stickers. And you can be as sensible or as silly as you like – why not make the sharks dance or dress an octopus as a pirate?

    With over 300 stickers, this book will keep young nature lovers busy for hours!

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    £6.20£6.60

    Sticker Safari: Ocean

    £6.20£6.60
  • The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac

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    The Story of the Chinese Zodiac. As the new year approaches, each animal wants it to be named after them, but no one can agree. The Jade Emperor decides there should be a race to decide the winner, but who will win?

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    £6.90
  • The History of the Computer

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    Explore the fascinating history of the computer, and the people who made them, in this beautifully illustrated guide for children by bestselling author and illustrator Rachel Ignotofsky.

    Computers make our lives easier in so many ways – they help us do our work, get directions, check the weather, exercise, shop and understand what’s happening around the world. But who created them, and why? How have they transformed the way we interact with our surroundings and each other?

    Packed with accessible information, fun facts and discussion starters, this charmingly illustrated book takes you from the ancient world to the modern day, focusing on important inventions from the earliest known counting systems (such as the Incan quipu) to the sophisticated algorithms behind AI, space travel and wearable tech. The History of the Computer also profiles a global and diverse range of key players and creators – from An Wang and Margaret Hamilton to Steve Jobs and Tim Berners-Lee – and illuminates their goals, their intentions and the impact of their inventions on our everyday lives.

    This entertaining and educational journey from the bestselling author of Women in Science will help you understand our most important machines and how we can use them to enhance the way we live. You’ll never look at your phone the same way again!

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    £11.40£12.30
  • The Mysteries of the Universe: Discover the best-kept secrets of space (DK Children’s Anthologies)

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    Travel to the furthest reaches of the Universe and visit 100 remarkable objects along the way with this stunning space book for curious kids aged 6-8.

    Space is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. The Mysteries of the Universe is a stunning space encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information, little learners will be captivated as they journey through the vastness of the Universe. From planets and asteroids to black holes and galaxies, every page of this enthralling space book reveals the secrets behind more than 100 celestial objects, and will inspire youngsters as they journey through the vastness of the Universe. Each celestial body is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images.

    Get ready to explore fun facts and exciting new scientific discoveries as this best-selling picture book will illuminate imaginations and spark curious minds to explore the vastness of space. The engaging storybook-style descriptions and simple text shed a light on facts, myths, and key discoveries about the universe, perfect for children aged 6-8 to explore the wonders of our solar system and beyond.

    Celebrate your child’s curiosity as they:

    – Explore Beautiful illustrations and incredible photography that showcase the mysteries of space.
    – Reveal Engaging storybook-style descriptions that explain key discoveries about the universe
    – Uncover 100 remarkable objects in the cosmos.

    This space encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of storybook style text with out of this world illustrations which makes it a fantastic space book for children who can’t get enough of the solar system. Encourage early learners to go on a journey to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 6-8 to enjoy for hours on end, whether reading with the family or reading alone, this fun fact book also doubles up as the perfect gift for curious kids who love to learn.

    Explore the vastness of space whilst uncovering:

    -Stunning Jacket Detail: gold foil, holographic foil & metallic gold edges
    -Stunning photography & illustrations inside
    -A beautiful book for the whole family to treasure
    -A quality gift to be passed down through the generations

    More in the Series

    Mysteries of the Universe is part of the beautiful and informative Anthology series. Complete the series and nurture your child’s curiosity as they explore the natural world with The Wonders of Nature or let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life.

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    £13.99£20.00
  • The Oak Tree: a dazzling picture book, by Julia Donaldson, author of Zog and Stick Man

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    Watch a thousand years unfold in the life of one magnificent tree!

    A thousand years ago, a tiny acorn fell to the ground. As the years pass, it grows . . . and GROWS into an enormous oak tree!

    As the centuries sweep by, children play games around the tree. Families dance about it. A fleeing king even hides inside its hollow trunk!

    The tree gives food and shelter to a host of animals, from squirrels and badgers to birds and beetles.

    After a thousand years, the ancient tree finally falls in a storm – but a new acorn sprouts, and the cycle of life begins all over again.

    • The tree’s magical life story is brought to life in Julia Donaldson’s rich, dramatic rhyme.
    • Victoria Sandøy’s gorgeous, atmospheric illustrations perfectly capture the changing seasons, and the people and wildlife that pass by
    • Children will love spotting all the creatures in the pictures, and seeing the games children play around the tree
    • This is a book that encourages us all to look more closely at nature, and to appreciate the wonder of our ancient trees.
    • The final pages of the book contain extra fascinating facts about oak trees and the animals that depend on them.

    Praise for The Christmas Pine, also by Julia Donaldson and Victoria Sandøy:

    “Magical . . . as well as paying tribute to tradition, the gentle rhythmic verse and stunning pictures illuminate the two other things close to Julia’s heart: the power of children and song” Good Housekeeping

    Julia Donaldson is the author of many of the best-loved children’s books ever written.

    She has been awarded a CBE for services to literature, and is the most celebrated children’s writer in Britain today.

    Many of Julia Donaldson’s beloved picture books have been made into award-winning animated films which are regularly shown on the BBC at Christmas.

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    £7.50£12.99
  • The Pet Potato

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    Albert is so desperate to get a pet, he’ll take anything – a cat, a dog, giraffe… he’s not fussy, so he’s super excited when Dad finally brings a pet home. There’s just one problem: it’s a potato. Potatoes can’t do anything a proper pet does… can they?!
    Branford Boase Award shortlisted Josh Lacey and World Illustration Award shortlisted Momoko Abe bring warmth and humour in perfect measure to this story, perfect for any child who’s desperate for a pet!

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    £7.00£7.60

    The Pet Potato

    £7.00£7.60
  • The Sea Below My Toes (Look Closer)

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    From the Look Closer series, this richly illustrated concertina book takes you on a journey through the deep dark waters, all the way down to the seabed, before floating back up to the surface.

    A follow-up to The Street Beneath My Feet, The Skies Above My Eyes and The World Around Me, this visually stunning book ventures to the very bottom of the sea on a journey of discovery.

    Through the waves and into the deep, you’ll spot all kinds of weird and wonderful marine creatures, explore the seabed and discover the impact humans have had on the underwater world. 

    As you dive below the surface, past sea otters playing in fields of giant kelp, you will see sea lions and shoals of mackerel playing in the shallows, before passing orcas hunting in pods in the deeper water.

    As well as animals, discover the technology which is used under the sea, from scuba breathing apparatus to oil pipelines and deep sea submarines.

    As you reach the very bottom of the sea, the ‘twilight zone’ where very little light can filter through, you will meet the mysterious creatures of the deep such as Lanternfish and the luminous swell shark.

    This book is part of the Look Closer series, a set of concertina books which help teach us about the mysteries which can be found in the world around us.

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    £12.20£14.20
  • The Sea Book (Conservation for Kids)

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    Featuring fascinating, fishy fun facts accompanied by bright, bold, and beautiful illustrations, this book takes children on a journey through the sea and all its zones.

    This charming celebration of the sea shows children how extraordinary our oceans are and is a reminder that it is up to us to keep it that way – shortlisted for Best Children’s Book 5+ category in the Junior Design Awards 2019.

    The Sea Book is the coolest educational book about the sea, covering a wealth of sea animals, including mammals, fish, invertebrates, and reptiles. It explores the underwater worlds of incredible marine life and their habitats. From up on the ice, down to colourful coral reefs, underwater forests, and right down to the deepest darkest depths where the weird and wonderful lurk – it’s sure to delight any ocean-obsessed child.

    Following on from The Bee Book, Charlotte Milner continues to highlight critical environmental issues faced by our planet. This time the focus is on our watery friends and the damaging effects humans are having on our seas. The perfect introduction to ocean conservation packaged in a way that won’t leave children (or their parents for that matter) fearing for life on earth.

    Children will discover what they can do to help, and there are fantastic tips on how to live plastic-free as well. Kids will also get to craft their own recycled shopping bag too!

    Dive Into A Watery World

    What lies beneath the waves?

    Life can be found everywhere in the sea – from the sunlit ocean surface to the darkest depths. The sea is home to a variety of life, which makes it a fascinating, exciting and significant place.

    There are more than 33,000 types of fish. Some fish can fly, some can dance, some are flat, and some are long. The sea has forests, ice, and exciting critters too. This adorable kid’s book is the perfect meet-cute for kids and our beautiful oceans.

    Discover our oceans in a whole new way, learning about:
    – Why the sea is important
    – What lies beneath the waves
    – Life on the ice
    – Changing seas and plastic problems
    – How you can help and much, much more!

    This delightful book is one of three children’s books on conservation for your little ones to enjoy. Try The Bat Book and The Bee Book next!

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    £11.40£12.30
  • The Sea: Exploring our blue planet

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    Discover the amazing and mysterious world of our seas and oceans and how important it is to protect them with this beautiful illustrated book

    Explore an incredible collection of narratives, featuring fascinating facts and stories about the world’s deepest seas and oceans.

    Written by the acclaimed TV and radio presenter Miranda Krestovnikoff and illustrated by the wonderful Jill Calder, this stunning book will have you diving into the deepest depths of the blue, exploring the astounding seas and oceans that cover our planet and discovering the amazing animals that populate our waters, including the largest living animal: the blue whale!

    Let The Sea take you on a watery journey through different marine habitats that we know about – but who knows what else is out there waiting to be discovered?

    Featuring an eclectic mix of layout styles with incredible artwork throughout, this is a book that will amaze children and families alike with fantastic facts on the astounding seas and oceans that cover our planet.

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    £12.60£14.20

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