Arcturus Children's First Animal Encyclopedia Martin Claudia

This extraordinary visual encyclopedia presents key information about our wonderous planet in a way that is accessible and engaging to the youngest of readers. From volcanic islands to icy tundra, this wide-ranging book explores our planet and its spectacular habitats. Concepts are introduced in a clear and easy-to-understand way, with fact boxes summarizing key concepts. Stunning, full-colour nature photography accompanies the text, bringing fun and dynamism to this scientific topic • Topics include • Habitats and ecosystem • Weather and climates • Rocks and crystals • Tectonic plates • The north and south poles • Featuring a glossary of key terms, this comprehensive book covers STEM topics and supports home learning. A perfect introduction to geography, geology and the animal kingdom for children aged 5+

Go on an amazing journey of discovery with the Very Hungry Caterpillar and learn fascinating facts about animals • Take a tour of the animal kingdom and discover everything you need to know about creatures from elephants to ants in this colourful and charming first animal reference book • Different chapters focus on different animal types, with a new critter every time you turn the page. Bite-size chunks of information are complemented by captivating illustrations by the World of Eric Carle, eye-catching photography, and simple how-it-works diagrams, while pull-out images and facts provide extra nuggets of interest. Young learners can find out all about koalas, armadillos, eagles, penguins, turtles, frogs, sharks, and butterflies and many, many more in this one-of-a-kind introduction to nature

This beautifully designed children's encyclopedia puts the information that young readers need at their fingertips • Full of fascinating facts and world-class photography, this compendium of knowledge sets out key ideas from a wide range of subjects with conviction and authority, while remaining consistently engaging • Every page of The New Children's Encyclopedia is designed to maximise accessibility and engagement. Detailed factboxes make it easy for readers to find information and make comparisons. The large images throughout have been selected for their ability to intrigue and surprise, while the annotations draw attention to key features and provide an effective hook, making kids want to read on to learn more • Written with flair and clarity, this book functions as both an invaluable reference guide and an engaging read

From lions and lemurs to dogs and dolphins, this beautiful encyclopedia brings together cutting-edge knowledge, awe-inspiring ideas, and eye-opening images. Key concepts are explained with clarity but accuracy by our expert authors; and brought to life by carefully chosen images, which showcase extraordinary wildlife photography. This title should find a place on the bookshelves of all children aged 8 and up

From oceans and icebergs to hurricanes and volcanoes, this extraordinary encyclopedia brings together cutting-edge knowledge, awe-inspiring ideas, and eye-opening images. Key concepts about planet Earth are explained with clarity but accuracy by an expert author; and brought to life by carefully chosen images, which showcase extraordinary nature photography. This is the perfect title for curious young kids aged 8 and up

Step into the prehistoric world with this comprehensive visual encyclopedia, packed with more than 60 well-known dinosaurs. Full of fascinating facts and dramatic, specially commissioned illustrations, and based on the latest paleontological research, this is a definitive A-Z of dinosaurs-from Allosaurus to Zuniceratops

Set off on an extraordinary tour of the world's most dangerous creatures with this visual encyclopedia • This hardback full-colour guide combines exceptional wildlife photography with incredible facts about the world's deadliest predators. From big cats to sharks and bears, young readers can discover the surprising techniques that wild hunters use to track and bring down their prey, the strategies that catch their victims unawares and the tactics that lure prey right to them • Includes • Big cats: lions, tigers, snow leopards, cheetahs • Bears: brown bears, grizzlys, polar bears • Crocadilions: crocodiles, caimans, gharials, alligators • Sharks: tiger sharks, hammerhead sharks, great whites • Snakes: cobras, rattlesnakes, boas • Spiders: black widows, tarantulas, hunting spiders

This lavishly illustrated book is an excellent introduction to jungle animals for the young children. They can learn where different creatures live, how they look for food, how they survive in different habitats, and much, much more! Featuring simple, easy to understand text and charming illustrations, this is the ideal book for animal lovers everywhere

Discover the wonders of the natural world and the animals that inhabit it in this stunningly visual hardback guide • Nature writer Marianne Taylor guides readers through the development of life on earth, from the first living cells to the astonishing diversity we see in species today. Journeying from the invertebrates, including spiders, crustaceans and insects, to fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals, this fascinating book explores the animal kingdom is all its oddity and splendour. A numbers of feature spreads give a deeper focus on themes such as coral reefs, the importance of insects in ecology and the era of the dinosaurs • Sections include • Animal Evolution • Invertebrates: insects, molluscs, • Vertebrates: fish, reptiles, birds, mammals • Ecology and conservation • Featuring superb full-colour wildlife photography as well as a range of diagrams and infographics, this is a captivating guide to the wonders of the animal kingdom which can be enjoyed by the whole family

This fun, friendly early learning science book mixes educational material and fun activities. It's the perfect introduction to science for young children. The book is divided into four themes: Amazing Plants (including how they grow; the food chain; different habitats), Awesome Animals (including life cycles; ages and stages; animals types), Weather and Seasons (including the four seasons and the water cycle) and Marvellous Materials (including sources of materials, solids, liquids and gases, and fossils) • Perfect for children aged 4+

An excellent introduction to the wonders of space for children ages 4 and up. Kids will learn how what it's like being in zero gravity, how stars are formed, how rockets shoot up, and much more. Featuring simple, easy-to-understand text and charming illustrations

Романе Герберта Уэллса "Первые люди на Луне", одно из первых научно-фантастических произведений, - ода космическим просторам и безграничной человеческой любознательности • Мистер Бедфорд, практически безденежный предприниматель, переехавший в Кент, чтобы посвятить себя написанию пьесы, знакомится с безумным учёным мистером Кейвором, занимающимся разработкой неподвластного гравитации металла. Его изобретение позволяет им отправиться на Луну. Какие доселе невиданные существа поджидают их под её испещрённой кратерами поверхностью? • "Первые люди на Луне" - увлекательное приключение, рассказывающее о будоражащих дух открытиях и поднимающее актуальный и сегодня вопрос этики научного прогресса • По книге снят одноимённый фильм • Книга на английском языке