This snail may be small but shes determined to see the world -- so she hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale. Its an unlikely partnership but when the whale gets into difficulties he discovers just how good a friend a snail can be.. . Perfect for classroom use this whale-sized edition

Includes:: activity ideas & words & music for the Snail & the Whale Song.

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Join a tiny snail & a big grey-blue humpback whale as they set off on a world tour with a difference. Featuring all the characters & settings from the much-loved story this great-value book is packed with scenes to color in as well as imaginative drawing activities. ...

Explore the deep sea & the wide world in this great magnetic book! Contains over 80 Snail & the Whale magnets a special mini edition of the bestselling story plus play scenes & fun activities including Mixed-up Beasts Match the Shadows & a Snail & the Whale quiz. With a neat clasp & sturdy carry handle you can take the fun with you wherever you go! A perfect gift from the creators of the nations favourite bedtime story THE GRUFFALO! ...

A colourful snail asks you to help him look for his favourite painting. Follow his silver trail through a selection of famous modern paintings by an exciting range of modern artists including Pollock Rothko Mondrian Dali Picasso & Matisse in search of a piece of art that represents him. Paintings reproduced in the book: Pablo Picasso Maya in a Sailor Suit 1938. MOMA Barnett Newman Abraham 1949. MOMA Jackson Pollock Number 20 1949. Private Collection/ James Goodman Gallery New York Mark Rothko White Centre 1950. Private Collection Salvador Dali The Persistence of Memory 1931. MOMA Ben Nicholson 1940-42 (two forms). Southampton City Art Gallery Hampshire. Henri Matisse The Snail 1953 Tate Modern Henri Matisse Goldfish (Red Fish) 1911 Pushkin Museum of Fine Art Moscow ...

It is Istanbul 1838 & Lefevre a French archaeologist has arrived in Istanbul determined to uncover a lost Byzantine treasure. Yashim is hired to investigate him but when the man turns up dead there is only one suspect: Yashim himself. Once again the investigator finds himself in a race against time to uncover the startling truth behind a shadowy secret society dedicated to the revival of the Byzantine Empire caught in a deadly game deep beneath the city streets a place where the stakes are high
- & betrayal is death.
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Splashing down off the coast of Australia Alex is soon working undercover
- this time for ASIS the Australian Secret Service
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This is a book about some of natures most alluring & forbidding creatures written by a man with an abiding passion for snakes as well as for science the fate of the planet & the wonder of life. Harry Greene presents every facet of the natural history of snakes--their diversity evolution & conservation--and at the same time makes a personal statement of why these animals are so compelling. This book provides an up-to-date summary of the biology of snakes on a global basis. Eight chapters are devoted to general biology topics including anatomy feeding venoms predation & defense social behavior reproduction evolution & conservation; eight chapters survey the major snake groups including blindsnakes boas colubrids stiletto snakes cobras sea snakes & vipers. Details of particular interest such as coral snake mimicry & the evolution of the 0 rattle are highlighted as special topics. Chapter introductory essays are filled with anecdotes that will tempt nonspecialists to read on while the books wealth of comprehensive information will gratify herpeto-culturalists & professional biologists. Greenes writing is clear engaging & full of appreciation for his subject. Michael & Patricia Fogden are known internationally for their outstanding work & their stunning color photographs of snakes in their natural habitats are a brilliant complement to Greenes text. Here is a scientific book that provides accurate information in an accessible way to general readers strongly advocates for a persecuted group of animals encourages conservation--not just of snakes but of ecosystems--and credits science for enriching our lives. In helping readers explore the role of snakes in human experience Greene & the Fogdens show how science & art can be mutual pathways to understanding. ...

Snakes! Theres something deliciously creepy about snakes which this book uses to full advantage. But it will also encourage children to see the beauty of these creatures. Snakes have some outstandingly odd abilities having to do with everything from the tip of their forked tongues to the rattles some of them have in their tails. All this & more will be shared with our readers. There are superlatives jokes & best of all the incredible photographs available only from National Geographic. The cover also makes use of the NG Kids logo matching the logo used on NG Kids" magazine with a subscriber base of 1.3 million. Books are levelled & presented to parents teachers & librarians with a letter from an expert in the field of reading & education." ...

This box contains four double-sided boards & two sets of matching cards which can be used to play games of varied difficulty according to the age & ability of the child. It should be suitable for children who cant read yet & those who are becoming confident with reading their first words. ...

This text is intended for readers who do not know anything about snakes & other reptiles but would like to find out about them. The book introduces all major reptile groups including snakes crocodiles turtles & lizards with an emphasis on those species that the amateur naturalist & nature-lover is most likely to see. Information is organized simply with individual species or group entries describing key characteristics
- where they are found food requirements & behavioural habits. Each entry is accompanied by colour photographs & where appropriate distribution maps. A key feature of the text is the gee whiz" spreads which answer many of the most commonly asked questions about why snakes & other reptiles do what they do revealing interesting facts & practical information for the amateur enthusiast. In addition fact panels interspersed througout the book highlight surprising snippets of information. The aim of the book is to heighten the reader's interest in the natural world."
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