Why do octopuses have eight arms? Why do crabs run sideways? Are jellyfish made from jelly? Yuval Zommer`s beautiful new book provides the answers to these & many more fishy questions. His wonderfully quirky illustrations show off all kinds of slippery, shimmery & surprising sea creatures, including sea turtles, whales, sharks, rays & seahorses. Chatty, funny & full of amazing facts, it will be devoured by children eager to find out about the most exciting creatures from the deep blue. ...

Bursting with action-packed pictures, fascinating facts, stats, trivia & vital World Cup information, The Big Book of the World Cup is the perfect companion to the greatest sporting show on earth. The book features an in-depth guide to each of the 32 competing nations, profiles of the star players who will be there plus a tour of Russia looking at the large geographical setting & the wonderful stadiums which will provide the backdrop for the 2018 tournament. There`s a detailed analysis of England`s chances under Gareth Southgate, a look at the strong challenge from traditional powerhouses Spain, Germany, Brazil & Argentina & a full array of the star players who will light up the tournament. Plus, the book

Includes:: a brilliant fixtures guide & scorechart to be filled in as the tournament progresses, as well as a complete TV viewing guide.

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This new autobiography by wildlife celebrity Jonathan Scott celebrates the extraordinary life of one of the world`s most popular wildlife presenters & photographers. From his childhood on a Berkshire farm in the UK to his rise to international fame as a presenter on the Big Cat Diary, one of the BBC Natural History Unit`s most popular & long-running wildlife series, Jonathan Scott has lived a life that many people can only dream about. Following a degree in Zoology he travels 6, 000 miles overland to Africa, where he becomes first a wildlife artist & then a safari guide in the Masai Mara. His experience allows him to write his first major book The Marsh Lions, followed by The Leopard`s Tale. At the same time, his TV career is launched when he becomes a presenter on the long-running American series Wild Kingdom. Over the years Jonathan`s observations of wildlife prompt him to reflect on his own life, revealing a side to his character that he has struggled to overcome since childhood. Aged nearly forty, he finally finds peace through meeting & marrying his wife, Angela, & together with her two children they go on to prove you can mix domestic life & an adventurous career when you share a love of family & wilderness, art & photography. From their base in Kenya Jonathan & Angela travel to Antarctica, a continent which grips them no less than their adopted homel&, followed in later years by travels to India & Bhutan. Throughout, the call of Africa always draws them home, but Africa & the rest of the world are under siege from the tide of humanity that threatens to snuff out the last wild places. Having travelled the globe in search of award-winning photographs & lived a life of adventure, Jonathan & Angie find their world changes forever the day she is diagnosed with a cranial aneurism requiring urgent brain surgery. Facing up to that challenge draws them even closer together & forces them to examine the meaning of life, leading them on a spiritual journey to rival anything they have undertaken before. Ultimately, The Big Cat Man is a love story: one man`s infatuation with Africa & his unfailing devotion to the woman who shares his passion. Jonathan`s writing makes for a fascinating safari through a life lived in the world`s most spectacular wilderness area. His book raises uncomfortable questions about the future of wildlife on a continent where the needs of the people sometimes seem overwhelming; it will bring hope to those who have struggled with their own demons & been afraid to seek help; but most of all it will be an inspiration for those who, like Jonathan & Angie, long to follow their dream, whatever it may be. ...

Planet Earth. Four elements. One incredible story. Lonely Planet Kids` The Big Earth Book takes children on a rollercoaster ride through history, geography, science & more to show how four elements
- earth, fire, air & water
- created the world & everything that exists today. Amazing facts, photography & illustrations bring our planet & its past to life in an exciting, engaging way. Written by Mark Brake, a science writer & broadcaster who`s worked for NASA, the BBC & the National Science Museum of Thail&, & created in consultation with Dr Mike Goldsmith, a research scientist & writer with a Ph D in astrophysics from Keele University in the UK. Highlights include: Earth:- How the Earth was formed- The structure of the Earth- Plate tectonics & rocks- Earthquakes & volcanoes- Humans in the stone age- Hunter-gatherers & farming- Fossils & digging for treasure- DNA: the code of life Fire:- Ingredients for fire- Fire & humans- The history of fire- The dangers of wildfire- The Great Fire of London- Gunpowder & fireworks- The combustion engine- Carbon & global warming Air:- What`s air made of?- The Northern Lights- How animals learned to fly- Dinosaurs in the air- Birds & bats- The history of flight- Speech & language- Music & instruments- Weather & climate Water:- The origins of water- Rivers & oceans- The water cycle- The Hanging Gardens of Babylon- Canals, bridges & dams- Exploring the seas- The age of exploration- Tsunamis & waterfalls

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James Bruges’ “ The Earth Book” explores the environmental, economic & social ideas available to us for dealing with a planet in crisis. It explains in no uncertain terms how the society we have created, fuelled by oil & commerce, is arguably self-destructive. We all know the Earth is in crisis. We should know that it is big enough to sustain us if we can only mobilise politicians & economists to change course now. This book explores environmental, economic & social ideas to save our planet. It helps us understand what is happening to the planet today, exposes the actions of corporations & the lack of action of governments, weighs up new technologies, & champions innovative & viable solutions. Tackling a huge range of subjects
- it has the potential to become the seminal reference book on the state of the planet
- the one & only environmental book you really need._“ Beneath The Big Earth Book’s cover beats a back catalogue of core environmental thinking from the past 30 years”_ * The Ecologist*

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Each book contains over 1000 stickers Bold, eye-catching design, with interiors printing in eye-catching green pantone. Activities to complete with the stickers, plus extra stickers for fun too! Following on from My Big Pink & My Big Blue Activity books, creating a series of 4 activity titles. Front cover prints with 100% shiny green foil, with text overprinting. ...

How much of the planet does it takes to make your stuff? How much water does it take to grow the cotton for your t-shirt? Why do we need to find greener types of energy? What does it matter if the rainforests are being cut down? Global warming, pollution, water shortages, ice caps melting.. . What does it all mean? Pull the tabs, lift the flaps & open up the amazing pops & discover the answers to these questions & more. Find out what you can do to help our planet stay green. ...

This unique `big history` wallbook

Includes:: a 2 metre-long fold-out timeline containing more than 1, 000

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A hilarious, inventive book packed with plenty of things to see. While the text introduces readers to a cast of curious characters, including knobbly-kneed Norris & Fiona the fussy fidget, the illustrations suggest that something monstrous & pretty clever might be going on... ...