An original new science series which explores the key characteristics that divide the main animal and plant groups, and looks at how these characteristics have evolved over time. The information is supported by examples that highlight the quirky and amazing qualities of the natural world, as well as revealing the dazzling variety within each group. Why do Plants Have Flowers? looks at the features that make plants so unique. It describes how they have evolved over time, and looks at how flowers, seeds and pollintation developed. Behaviour, habitats and adaptation all also feature.
Here's an animal lover's one-stop source for in-depth information on tigers! What do they eat? How do they behave? Are they at risk? This book also includes loads of fun and fascinating facts about tigers, as well as maps, charts, and wonderful photographs of these fearsome creatures.
A fantastic first book on forests, this book is ideal for children eager to explore the woodlands of the world.
From cold coniferous forests to dry deciduous woodland, children can discover everything about trees and the creatures who live in them, including birds, gorillas, butterflies, and many more. Learn about the different types of forests that exist around the world, such as the Amazon Rainforest in South America and mangrove forests in Asia.
With exciting activities, including bark rubbing, and plenty of fun facts, Nature Explorers: Woodland and Forest is the perfect book for children curious about forests and woodlands.
About the series:
The Nature Explorers series is a fantastic first set of books on the great outdoors for children aged 6 to 8.
From birds, to weather, to the seashore, and more, the key topics of each subject are explained with plenty of fun activities to do along the way, encouraging kids to investigate and record everything they see.
Fully updated with a contemporary design, DK's Nature Explorers series is perfect for kids who are curious about the world outside and want to discover nature.
A Level 1 Reader (ages 4-6) packed with key facts, vivid diagrams, exciting photographs and simple sentences to explain it all. Includes information about sheep, goats, rabbits, guinea pigs - perfect for early readers who adore animals. Comes with free digital book featuring extra content, games and activities, plus audio and video enhancements.
Get ready...as an adventurous young Viking living in 10th century Norway, you are keen to join other explorers in search of a new life elsewhere. It will be a difficult and dangerous journey - you really wouldn't want to be a Viking explorer!
This encyclopedia is a simple introduction to the miracle of the human body. Thematically arranged, with Internet links, illustrations and interactive activities throughout, the book will engage and entertain readers aged four and over and provide an excellent first point of reference
TRICERATOPS and other horned herbivores. Included in the twelve dinosaurs featured are some of the most strangely shaped animals that ever roamed Earth. These massive herbivores had arrays of horns protruding from their skulls. Growing outwards from the backs of their heads were large, patterned frills used to scare their enemies and attract mates during courtship displays. Each title in the series, Dinosaurs! takes a close look at one particular type of dinosaur and reveals the facts about these incredible creatures.
No Easy Walk to Freedom introduces young readers to one of the most famous freedom fighters in history. His story is a symbol of hope across the world and though Nelson Mandela hardly needs an introduction, this powerful biography provides readers with an in-depth look at the man who grew up in rural South Africa under apartheid rule - a regime he ultimately helped to overthrow. Fully revised and updated for 2014, the author explores the history of South Africa and its often violent struggle for civil rights, while tracing Mandela's role in that history.
Featuring great stick men cartoons and line drawings throughout, illustrated instructions on how to perform the practical jokes, and also two humorous flip-book animations at the corners, 500 Ways to Make Me Laugh Until I Explode! will give readers plenty to laugh about.
Dive into another exciting magical adventure for girls – will you answer the call of Silver Dolphins?
Antonia is a secret Silver Dolphin – she's responsible for helping the creatures of the bay when their environment is threatened, by responding to the call of her magic necklace.
Antonia and Cai are helping Hannah set up another Sea Watch charity to look after local dolphins and seals. But when thunderstorms cause a landslide, the Silver Dolphins face their biggest challenge yet…
