Science, Nature & How It Works
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Jungle Hide and Seek: A Finger Trail Lift-the-Flap Book
The Very Hungry Caterpillar is playing hide and seek in the jungle!
Follow the finger trails and lift the flaps to discover sleeping sloths, swooping parrots, crawling tigers and many more. A gentle rhyming narrative with a die-cut finger trail, die-cut details and a chunky flap on every page. There is so much for little hands to explore in this fun first introduction to jungle creatures and their habitat.
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Fungarium Poster Book
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.Read more
£13.20£16.10Fungarium Poster Book
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Kay’s Incredible Inventions: A fascinating and fantastically funny guide to inventions that changed the world (and some that definitely didn’t)
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 ExpressPraise 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’ BookTrustRead more
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The Mysteries of the Universe: Discover the best-kept secrets of space (DK Children’s Anthologies)
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 generationsMore 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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The Oak Tree: a dazzling picture book, by Julia Donaldson, author of Zog and Stick Man
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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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.
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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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