This series takes a close look at the often surprising animals and plants that live in specialized microhabitats. This title focuses on food chains and the web of life found in a tree, as well as examining threats from development and pollution.
Looks at the many different ways animals help us in our lives. They carry our heavy loads; guide us when we cannot see; protect us from danger; and are often our friends. This series looks at what makes animals good at a particular task, and how they are trained for it. Most of all, it shows how much we rely on them without realizing it.
Follow the simple narrative describing the many different kinds of weather and build vocabulary about the topic in Weather. Delightful narratives for young children to encourage an interest in and desire for learning to read. Simple sentences are used with an emphasis on frequently used words. Strong visual clues and labels introduce and reinforce vocabulary. This pre-level 1 DK Reader is for children just beginning to learn to read. DK Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies.
For anyone who has ever wondered why it can be freezing one day and scorching-hot the next day, this book has the answers as well as many other facts. Presented in the format of 100 interesting pieces of information, Earth's atmosphere is explained as well as various kinds of precipitation, the water cycle, and extreme weather events. Weather phenomena such as fogbows, rainbows, and moonbows are also included in this beneficial addition to an earth-science library.
Each title in the 'Artists in Their World' series focuses on one artist, exploring their life and world in the context of world events. Each book features large reproductions of the artist's work.
Captain McSqueaky and his crew of pirate mice are trying to fly to the moon to steal moon cheese, but to get there they need some help from Oliver and his cookies. This charmingly illustrated story about Oliver and a band of pirate mice uses leveled text to help young children learn to read.
This series considers the way that animals help the modern world. Each book looks at different areas of our lives where animals can help us. As it covers animals from all around the world, this is truly an international series and addresses the common questions when talking about this topic. Ages 7-9.
This series takes a close look at the often surprising animals and plants that live in specialized microhabitats. This title focuses on food chains and the web of life found in a pond, as well as examining threats from development and pollution.
This book of questions & answers has all the age-old questions kids always ask, as well as some new ones. Covering ocean life, ships & boats, this book is perfect for younger readers. The fun questions are clearly answered & the illustrations help explain things further.
Suitable for National Curriculum Key Stage 1-2, an addition to the ANIMALS THAT HELP US series which looks at the animals that help human beings in dangerous places. Includes anecdotes and case studies. Illustrated with colour photographs.
Do you know how people are rescued at sea? Read this book and find out about the different rescue services - the dangerous work they do, the equipment they use and what they think about their jobs. ages 7+
Did you know that a park ranger was struck by lightning seven times in his lifetime? That if all the ice on the Earth melted, New York and Sydney would disappear under water? This book allows the reader to journey into the Earth's atmosphere to discover cottonwool clouds, hurricane killers and wicked winds.
The books that comprise this series are written for children working at Key Stages One and Two. Each volume explores the different ways in which particular professions help and engage with their local communities.
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