Snail and Turtle are friends. They are different from each other. Sometimes they like the same things, sometimes not. But they always like doing things together. A delightful story of friendship from the best-selling Stephen Michael King. About the Author Stephen Michael King is renowned worldwide for picture books like The Pocket Dogs and Where Does Thursday Go?. Books he has both written and illustrated include The Man Who Loved Boxes, Henry and Amy, Emily Loves to Bounce, and most recently Mutt Dog. Several of his books have been shortlisted by the CBCA, and they frequently appear on chil... View More...
With a simple text and vivid full-color photographs, Stephen R. Swinburne shows children a wide range of nature's exquisite designs. He invites children to open their eyes and look for patterns in water and on land, in the air and on the ground, and in their own neighborhoods. They will see the world as they've never seen it before. View More...
This book is packed full of information and you'll be amazed at how much you learn about Australia's reptiles by dipping into the remarkable facts presented. Reptiles have a illustrious history, as within their ranks were the spectacular dinosaurs, flying pterosaurs and sea-going mosasaurs. Australia now has about 840 reptiles and new species are being discovered each year. Within these pages you will discover how reptiles developed over the years, adapting to the varying habitats that grace this wonderful country. You will also uncover information about the armoured, amphibious crocodiles, th... View More...
All animals including an elephant's foot, a gorilla's hand and the teeth of a great white shark illustrated at actual size. Just how big is a crocodile? What about a tiger, or the world's largest spider? Can you imagine a tongue that is two feet long or an eye that is bigger than your head? This book illustrates animals both large and small at their actual size. About the Author: Steve Jenkins has illustrated over 20 books for children and young people celebrating the natural world and the creatures that live there. He lives in Boulder, Colorado, with his wife, Robin Page, and their three... View More...
Congratulations - your application for a Mesozoic hunting licence has been successful! Before you travel back in time and charge headlong into a pack of prehistoric big game, we strongly advise that you read the following guidebook. It will provide you with information crucial to success - and survival! You will learn the basic facts of the geography, climate and environmental conditions of the three periods that make up the exciting Mesozoic era. The book then covers the huge variety of dinosaurs that stalk these times, giving tips on identification, tracking, and the best weapons to bring th... View More...
A very funny warm-hearted picture book about the difficulty of sharing. Amy snuggles on her blankie with her three toys. "I love you all," she says, "because we're together, and because you're MINE." When Jack and Zak want to play and they grab Bear and Bunny, Amy grabs them back. "MINE!" she says. When Baby Jo picks up Bird and kisses it, Amy takes it away. "MINE!" she says. But then she realizes that what she's done has made Baby Jo very sad. He's all alone, without a toy and suddenly Amy has a difficult decision to make. What will she do? View More...
Want to write informative and interesting articles? Learn how to choose a solid subject, perform research, organize facts, get your first words on paper, and more! Whether you're writing about kangaroos, Kansas, kickball, or ketchup, we'll guide you through. View More...
Have you ever wanted to write a true story about an interesting experience in someone's life or a fascinating moment in history? Learn how to craft notable narrative nonfiction--from selecting appealing topics to polishing your writing style. View More...
Set within a seaside paradise, Beneath the Turquoise Waters follows the journeys of a newborn baby dugong and baby turtle from their birth and into the outside world. This gentle tale is accompanied by rich illustrations and follows the babies' childhood through to their own maturity as they too embark on becoming mothers. View More...
How to Draw Animals is full of fantastic guidance on different drawing techniques, such as drawing animals in action, so kids can learn to draw animals like an expert! From professional techniques, such as achieving the correct texture, to illustrations that demonstrate an animal's appearance, How to Draw Animals is a fantastic kids' drawing book to inspire creativity. Inside How to Draw Animals: 15 animals for kids to practise drawing Clear, easy step-by-step drawing instructions for kids to follow Important drawing techniques covered such as materials to use, shading, perspective and expert ... View More...
How to Draw Baby Animals is full of fantastic guidance on different drawing techniques, as well as amazing facts about animals and their anatomy for kids to learn to draw like an expert! From professional techniques, such as shading to create fur and skin, How to Draw Baby Animals is a fantastic kids' drawing book to inspire creativity. Inside How to Draw Baby Animals: 15 animals for kids to practise drawing Clear, easy step-by-step drawing instructions for kids to follow Important drawing techniques covered such as materials to use, body proportions, realistic colours and expert tips on how t... View More...
All children love this traditional rhyme and singing along will help to develop number skills. Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. Available in three formats, suitable for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and the nursery or classroom. View More...
Popular author/illustrator, Trace Moroney, has been sharing her message about Feelings for 10 YEARS now. To mark this occasion The Five Mile Press is releasing the Trace Moroney Feelings 10 Year Anniversary Edition slipcase. The slipcase contains 8 books, including When I'm Feeling Kind, When I'm Feeling Jealous, When I'm Feeling Lonely, When I'm Feeling Angry, When I'm Feeling Sad, When I'm Feeling Loved, When I'm Feeling Happy and When I'm Feeling Scared. About the Author: Trace Moroney is an internationally acclaimed children's author and illustrator. More than 3 million copies of her bo... View More...
Tales from Pavlysh: A World of Beauty contains 19 little tales from Sukhomlinsky's Ethics Anthology, a collection of over 500 stories designed to promote thought about values. The stories have been translated into English by Alan Cockerill, and beautifully illustrated by students from Ukraine and Belarus. All the stories in this short selection are about beauty, and how people perceive it and relate to it. The colourful illustrations are a feature of this book. Over 2000 pictures were entered in a competition to illustrate the 19 stories, and the pictures chosen for this book are exceptional. ... View More...
All kids are captivated by airplanes whether they are soaring in the sky above or in an airport waiting to take them on vacation. This convenient storage case contains nine little books that children will want fly on through time and again. Each book is designed to inspire a child's interest in early learning concepts, including telling the difference between big and small, many and few, long and short, plus learning about basic colors all explained through colorful photos of airplanes and spacecrafts. Children will also have fun turning all nine books over to complete the picture puzzle.Also ... View More...
All kids are fascinated by the world of cars and trucks that they see around them every day.This convenient storage case contains nine mini books that children will want to return to time and again. Each book is designed to inspire children's interest in early learning concepts, including telling the difference between big and small, many and few, long and short, plus learning about basic colors all explained through colorful photos of mighty machines from fast cars to huge dump trucks. Children will also have fun turning all nine books over to complete a picture puzzle.Also available in this ... View More...
This convenient storage case contains nine little books that children will want to return to time and again. Each book is designed to inspire children's interest in early learning concepts, including telling the difference between big and small, many and few, long and short, plus learning about basic colors all explained through colorful photos of rescue and emergency vehicles. Children will also have fun turning all nine books over to complete a picture puzzle.Also available in this series: - Tractors and Farm Trucks- Airplanes and Spacecraft- Mighty Machines View More...
All kids visiting the countryside are fascinated by the tractors and farm machinery they see working in the fields.This convenient storage case contains nine mini books that children will want to return to time and again. Each book is designed to inspire children's interest in early learning concepts, including telling the difference between big and small, many and few, long and short, plus learning about basic colors all explained through colorful photos of tractors and farm equipment. Children will also have fun turning all nine books over to complete a picture puzzle.Also available in this ... View More...
This title features 10 easy-to-follow experiments for learning fun. You can find out about nature and how things live! You can see how worms and snails move about, whether plants eat and drink, how frogs jump, and much more. Lively photographs and illustrations show children carrying out the practical projects in simple stages, making learning accessible and fun. It is ideal for school use by 5- to 7-year-olds, supplementing studies on life processes in the natural world. It contains guidance notes for grown-up helpers using the book to teach children at home. What does an ant's home look like... View More...
This title features 16 easy-to-follow experiments for learning fun. You can find out how electricity and magnetism works! You can play a magnetic fishing game, make fancy patterns in iron filings, create a flashing lighthouse, and much more. Lively photographs and illustrations show children carrying out the practical projects in simple stages, making learning accessible and fun. A detailed glossary explains all the science terms used. It is perfect for school use by 5- to 7-year-olds. It includes safety instructions for children and guidance notes for grown-ups using this book to teach at hom... View More...
