Ants and animals in general are a fascinating subject for children-many are fascinated by them as they scurry about on the ground, fear them for their painful bite and may even have kept them in an ant farm! Here is a collection of amazing facts that will be sure to develop a sense of wonder in even the most reluctant readers. About the Author: Andrew P. Kelly is a resident scholar in education policy studies and the director of the Center on Higher Education Reform at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he works on higher education policy, innovation in education, financial aid r... View More...
Discover the answer to this question and many others. Learn everything you need to know about the world of birds of prey. Easy-to-read text makes this book ideal for young readers, while cartoons and quizzes keep learning fun and interactive. View More...
This book helps you discover the exciting world of chimps, gorillas, orangutans, bonobos and more, with over 200 pictures. The lifestyles, environments and physical characteristics of great apes are captured in accessible text, dramatic wildlife photographs and detailed illustrations. You can visit remote but threatened habitats, from the misty mountains of Africa to the dark and dappled rainforests of South-east Asia. Focus features zoom in on detailed areas of ape existence, such as how chimpanzees use tools, and what life is like for a baby orangutan. Myth boxes collect the most popular sto... View More...
A perfect introduction to comprehensive bugs books for kids, Mini Encyclopedia Bugs is small enough to slot into school bags, making this a fantastic resource for school projects and homework at key stage 2. This compact, comprehensive children's encyclopedia uses clear, bulleted facts and incredible info panels to explain everything from the life cycle of butterflies, how spiders feed and why bees collect nectar. Every topic is supported by photographs, realistic artwork and detailed diagrams, and colour-coded sections make navigation through the topics easy and quick. Chapters and topic ex... View More...
Explore the harsh, icy world of penguins and their clever survival techniques with exactly 100 bitesized facts. Fascinating facts along with amazing photographs, beautiful artwork and detailed diagrams give young readers the perfect introduction to these amazing birds. Numbered facts help children to keep track of what they've read and encourage them to read on. Projects and activities, quizzes and hilarious cartoons throughout make learning much more fun. Discover: How big the largest penguin was, Where Jackass penguins get their name from, How penguins communicate, How tough life is a... View More...
The Book of Australian Animals has been designed with the needs of both early and more advanced readers in mind. Simple and succinct language is used throughout the book, and the font size is relatively small to allow the images to engage reluctant readers. Font size is smaller again when used in conjunction with inset images, to indicate information that is secondary to the primary text/image. The Book of Australian Animals uses photographs that bring the viewer close to the subject that is being discussed. They are evocative images that clearly convey the dynamic nature of animals in the wi... View More...
Dragonflies are as fascinating as they are beautiful. In this book readers will learn how to observe them in the wild and have them hover as close as their nose! Dragonflies and their close relatives, damselflies, have been around longer than dinosaurs and can be found on all continents except Antarctica. One dragonfly species makes the longest migration of any insect in the world. Dragonflies can be found in wetlands, forests, fields and even backyards. This illustrated guide to dragonflies and damselflies is packed with all the facts about what they are, what they eat, and what eats them. Th... View More...
The world around us is incredibly large, yet also incredibly small. While the human eye can see an amazing range of objects, it cannot comprehend the micro-world at our fingertips. Insects, plants and microorganisms inhabit full yet tiny worlds, just waiting to be explored. Welcome to the macro book of micro. View More...
Eyes and ears, mouth and nose! Mostly hairy to my toes... Come and meet the wonderful Australian animal friends in this fun early childhood book, gloriously illustrated by John Gould. 24 pages. View More...
Wings and feathers, Beaks and claws, Fly and perch, Chirp and call ... Learn about Australia's beautiful birds in this fun early childhood book that features exquisite watercolour illustrations by early naturalist John Gould. The illustrations in this book are taken from John Gould's Birds of Australia, first published in the mid 19th century. The Queensland Museum holds original copies of this work in its Collection. 24 pages. View More...
This book is educational and introduces the young reader to Australia's unique megafauna in an entertaining way. It is written as if the animals are presenting themselves to the reader. The book was written at the request of school librarians who purchased my fantasy series for middle readers featuring the megafauna of Australia. They asked for an entertaining book for younger readers with illustrations of the animals. A series of illustrated books will follow featuring two of the animals interacting as they would have in the wild. Once upon a time, a long, long time ago, many large and unusua... View More...
This lavishly illustrated guide describes 55 of the best sites for viewing both common and rare species in Australia. Alongside a map of the area, detailed descriptions of each site cover the type of terrain, climate and specific spots at which certain species are likely to be encountered. A fact file for each site lists road and rail access; entry fees and permits, facilities, nearby services, accommodation and GPS co-ordinates. Key species for each site are also listed. View More...
The natural world is home to some of the worlds greatest mysteries. Readers will be puzzled by such strange examples as insect-eating plants, blood-drinking animals, animals that swarm, living fossils, electrifying fish, and dung-eating insects. View More...
Join all the pretty ponies as they get ready for the big sports day race and relax at the pony beauty salon. Packed with over 100 reusable stickers, puzzles, games and activities, this beautiful sticker and activity book will keep children entertained for hours. View More...
Which baby animal is called a puggle? What special skills do animals need to be hunters? How long is a giraffe's tongue? Inside this book, discover some of the world's most amazing animals and look at their babitat and characteristics. Find out about fierce predators, awesome reptiles, giant mammals and the incredible variety of birds, fish and creepy-crawlies! View More...
This title comes with 19 easy-to-do experiments and 400 exciting pictures. It is an exploration of gems, crystals, fossils and stones for the young geologist. It features exciting experiments that you can do at home explain the science of the Earth - cook up some edible toffee rocks, pan for 'gold', and make a fossil imprint. It features 400 specialist photographs and detailed illustrations of rocks, minerals and the land they have shaped. It includes expert tips on starting your very own rock collection. Every second of every day, deep inside the Earth vast rocks, precious metals and beautifu... View More...
Using stunning imagery from the AG photographic library, the 13th book in the All About series dives deep in the ocean! We'll learn about the different oceans that surround Australia, what lives there and how to protect the ocean for the future. Australian Curriculum: Geography - Geographical Knowledge And Understanding. Australian Curriculum Correlation: (Year 2) ACHGK009 ''Oceans'' View More...
Insects, fish, reptiles, birds, amphibians, and mammals make up the six main animal groups. Did you know that each of these groups has a different life cycle? This interesting book examines the life cycle of each animal group. View More...
This book shows you the beauty, speed and power of these graceful creatures and their relatives, with 190 exciting pictures. You can investigate the wild world of feral horses such as the mustangs of America, Australian brumbies, the white horses of the Carmargue in France, and many more. Special features focus on particular aspects of equine existence, such as the birth of a foal or the migration of a herd of zebras. Myth boxes introduce folk tales and legends about horses from diverse cultures. There are stunning wildlife photographs, plus illustrations and detailed cross-sections. Horses, z... View More...
