This is the perfect introduction to time and seasons, featuring day-long nights, clocks, hibernating animals and much more. What do you want to find out? Clear, lively text answers all those tricky questions about how the world works, while friendly, funny cartoons add interest. With more than 35 titles across a mind-explanding range of subjects, this is a series guaranteed to amaze and amuse.
Young girls entering puberty often experience a crisis of confidence which, if ignored, can lead to life-long issues. In THINK YOURSELF GORGEOUS, experienced agony aunt Anita Naik shows that low self-esteem and bad body image happens to everyone, no matter how they behave in public (including the most popular girls). And she demonstrates why it pays to love the real you, warts and all. Focusing on issues of weight, beauty, peer pressure, stress, body image, puberty and emotions, THINK YOURSELF GORGEOUS will help young girls to understand why their idea of themselves is taking a downward turn, why it is natural for them to feel that way, and what they can do about it. Packed with bodylicious tips, "es from other teenagers and practical advice, it will address all the tricky areas that can damage a girl's confidence and help them learn to feel gorgeous inside and out.
Captivating illustrations and lively text make this follow-up to the bestselling My First Book of Garden Birds the perfect first introduction to garden animals. Inside, young readers meet twenty common garden animals, birds and insects in a fun question-and-answer format. Try to guess the animal from the clues then turn over the page to discover its name and more facts.
How did we develop from chemical soup in to internet surfing human beings? What is a selfish gene? What are the kingdoms of life? Glenn Murphy answers these and a lot of other brilliant questions in this funny and informative book. This book tells you everything you need to know, with none of the boring bits.
Launching with four books looking at flowers, birds, mammals and minibeasts, each RSPB spotter's guide will comprise 35 common garden creatures for beginner naturalists. Through beautiful full-page illustration accompanied by key information about each creature, books are designed to encourage young children's interest in the outside world and the wildlife around them. A spotter's chart for children to fill in, and links to Internet-based activities in each book, mean that children can extend the fun.
A beautiful picture book about garden birds that will appeal to families with young children. Rachel Lockwood's wonderful illustrations will delight children aged from two to seven, and will help them to discover and identify the most common birds in their everyday surroundings. Each bird is introduced on a right-hand page in an illustration where it is partly obscured or turned away from the viewer. The text gives some clues and invites readers to guess the bird's identity. The reader then turns the page to find out more. 'A beautiful picture book that will appeal to children aged 2 to 7 and will help them identify common birds in their everyday surroundings.' Publishing News 'This beautifully illustrated book by the RSPB is a lovely way to introduce younger juniors to the UK's birds.' Scholastic's Junior Education, April 2007
Have you ever built a bristle-bot or a created a cola fountain? This brilliant book is brimming with fun science experiments that kids can do at home! With a fun, humorous and irreverent tone, and with science explained in a direct and accessible way, it also showcases surprising facts and breath-taking photographs from the world of science. Featuring an appealing and modern scrapbook-inspired design, each experiment is followed by a brief and easy-to-understand explanation of the science principles involved. Kids will love this book because it's entertaining and hands-on, whereas parents will love it because it's educational. Suitable for children aged 8 and up.
A fun activity book for 5-8 year olds, this exciting sticker book is full of awesome images of the planets and galaxies. With over 150 reusable stickers the book is a perfect introduction to the ever popular topic of the planets and intergalactic space. An introduction to the ever-popular topic of space and the amazing worlds that make up our solar system. Written in clear and easy-to-follow language and packed with colourful illustrations, photographs and peel-able stickers. Young children can find out facts about the Sun, the planets, asteroids and comets. Educational and entertaining, and full of colourful photographs. A perfect combination of learning and fun.
Take the most fantastic voyage of all! With more than 70 illustrations plus dynamic multiple full-body fold-outs, Inside Human Body offers thrilling close-up views of the heart, lungs, brain, nerves and more! Each system is presented in a child-friendly context, with answers to such questions as: What are goose bumps? Why do I have freckles? Why do my veins look blue if my blood is red? Kids will have a wonderful journey inside.
This chunky book of first questions and answers is the perfect introduction to the natural world for curious young minds. Over 450 engaging questions are given simple and informative answers. Beautiful illustrations and photographs are clearly labelled throughout, while special panels provide exciting extra information. Hilarious cartoons, activity panels and quirky questions make learning fun. Quizzes throughout the book help children remember what they have learnt.
Take a closer look at the amazing, extraordinary and fascinating "Human Body". Jam-packed with over 100 body parts with a journey involving your head, shoulders, knees, toes and a whole lot more, this definitive guide includes exciting pictures that encourage your child to learn about their remarkable bodies. From the top of your head to the tip of your toes, Human Body A Children's Encyclopedia is a book to excite and educate a child's inquisitive mind. They'll meet the engine room of the body, the beating heart; the brilliant brain; the amazing lungs and the super skeleton. With 10 sections that explore the main systems of the body, let your child learn what makes the body tick with "Human Body A Children's Encyclopedia".
Hilarious intergalactic spills and thrills! This brilliant collection of space jokes is sure to have children in stitches. Boys and girls will love the combination of cosmic characters and silly humour. Fantastic black-and-white cartoons by illustrator Martin Chatterton add to the hilarity. Whats an astronauts favourite food? Stew because its meaty, alright? Why did the astronaut walk out of the restaurant on the moon? Because it had no atmosphere. What do you do if you see a spaceman? Park in it, dude! And don?t forget to put money in the parking meteor!
Simulate volcanic eruptions and earthquakes with this exciting scientific play set. The eruptions in this kit simulate the effect of real volcanic eruptions, using harmless compounds perfectly safe for use. Recreate the effects of an earthquake with a rapid shaking jumbo model which vibrates! Suitable for children 10 and over
The Human Body provides a spectacular visual explanation of the human body and how it works. The book is organised according to different body systems. Expert text combined with superb cutting-edge imagery make The Human Body the definitive home reference for all the family, as well as a beautiful giant-size companion for anyone embarking on, or involved in, a medical career - doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and complementary therapists. Striking images show the intricate workings of the human body, and are provided by Primal Pictures - the world's leading interactive anatomy collection.
Stimulating ideas for teachers of 3 to 5 year olds to promote awareness in the Knowledge and Understanding of the World area of the Early Years Curriculum, with the emphasis on Science. This book provides opportunities to teach concepts and skills through play using popular early years themes, activities and resources. / Structured activities designed to meet Early Learning Goals / 64 pages of hands-on ideas / Full colour photographs of children's work and classroom displays / Extension activities to support home-school links
Launching with four books looking at flowers, birds, mammals and minibeasts, each RSPB spotter's guide will comprise 35 common garden creatures for beginner naturalists. Through beautiful full-page illustration accompanied by key information about each creature, books are designed to encourage young children's interest in the outside world and the wildlife around them. A spotter's chart for children to fill in, and links to Internet-based activities in each book, mean that children can extend the fun.
Launching with four books looking at flowers, birds, mammals and minibeasts, each RSPB spotter's guide will comprise 35 common garden creatures for beginner naturalists. Through beautiful full-page illustration accompanied by key information about each creature, books are designed to encourage young children's interest in the outside world and the wildlife around them. A spotter's chart for children to fill in, and links to Internet-based activities in each book, mean that children can extend the fun.
Your body is an amazing machine, it contains more than 200 bones and millions of cells, and performs complex functions without you being aware of them. Find out all about it, what reflex actions are, why we need food, why the heart beats - in this fact packed encyclopedia.