Being able to identify wild creatures in their natural environment adds an extra dimension to the enjoyment of being outdoors. This handy guide will help you spot quickly & accurately every species that you are likely to come across in the countryside & towns from hares & field mice to deer & badgers. You will find fascinating facts on how wild animals live where they breed what they feed on & plenty more. You'll soon be animal spotting with expert eyes. ...

Starting to identify & learn key concepts such as animals colours phonics & things that go is crucial for development. Builds knowledge of & encourages recognition of letters words numbers & images. The bright illustrations & simple words reinforce early learning concepts. ...

Kim Sheridan grew up with animals as her constant companions. Each time she faced the death of a beloved animal along with the pain came the same questions to which she could find no answers. Then mysterious things began to happen she couldn't explain which led her on an incredible journey to uncover the truth. Along with her own extraordinary experiences she compiled heartwarming & meaningful true stories of everyday people around the world & discovered compelling evidence that forever erased her own doubts about an afterlife for animals. This book provides enormous comfort & reassurance to anyone who has ever cherished an animal & food for thought for anyone who has ever questioned the place of these beloved creatures in the larger scheme of things both here on Earth & beyond. ...

Romans clearly loved their pets & gave them human names. The wealthiest kept gazelles & ibex on their estates as living lawn ornaments. At the same time they imported exotic animals from Africa & then slaughtered them in both gladiatorial combat & cold-blooded spectacle. Animals in Roman Life & Art explores animals in Roman iconography Roman knowledge
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- about various fauna & Roman use of animals for food clothing transport war entertainment religious ceremony & companionship. Arranged by species J.M.C Toynbees magisterial survey ranges from the exotic (the rhinoceros & hippopotamus) to the commonplace (dogs & cats). Toynbee concludes her study with a discussion of Roman beliefs about animalsin the afterlife where according to Virgil the herds will not fear the mighty lion" & "the timid deer will.. .drink beside the hounds"."

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Two fantastic animal tales brought together in one volume for the first time The Quick Brown Fox Cub: " Frisk the fox is a curious cub who just loves exploring! What will he discover when he follows Jenny to school one day?" The Wrong Kind of Bark" Finlay's a real dreamer & he's always getting things wrong. So when he brings his puppy into class it looks like he's heading for big trouble!" ...

From pigeons & elephants to parachuting dogs
- millions of animals helped in both world wars. This non-fiction book with fascinating
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Farthing Wood is being bulldozed & a drought means the animals no longer have anywhere to live or drink. Fox Badger Toad Tawny Owl Mole & the other animals band together & leave their ancestral home & set off to move to a far-away nature reserve. Their journey is full of adventure & fraught with disasters: a fire a storm a treacherous river crossing & a hunt. The animals must unite in adversity & in doing so they learn about each other's habits & limitations. This is a story about tolerance cooperation survival & friendship. Both heart-wrenching & heart-warming this classic story continues to appeal & capture children's imaginations. ...

This is a new title in this exciting & informative series containing over 100 full-colour stickers which children can match to the illustrations. This beautifully illustrated sticker book doubles as a spotters' guide with accurate & simple descriptions that allow children to seek out & identify a variety of species. Space is allocated to each illustration so that details of when & where each subject was spotted can be inserted. It also contains a glossary of relevant words. The small size allows the books to fit neatly into a pocket so children can spot on the go. ...

This is a fresh new animal book with charming illustration & wonderful tactile features. Come pet the lovely animals feel their lovely fur & feathers! Stroke the lions mane & tickle the monkeys tummy but beware the snapping crocodile! This is a touch & feel animal book with stylish & endearing illustrations. It is one of twenty new exciting books in the Baby Walker" series. It features charming contemporary artwork to stimulate & excite your babys Imagination. This is a perfect introduction to animals." ...

Bridging digital technologies & traditional play Animatazz gives children of all ages the chance to use their imaginations & unlock their own creativity through the magic of animation whilst learning & having fun at the same time. Characterise the poseable figures with modelling clay to make your characters. Video guide & articulated figures. Upload your movies to youtube myspace i-pod or mobile phone. Requires digital camera (camera / phone / web cam) & windows or mac pc (not supplied). ...