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Jump headfirst into the world of sharks! Discover their habitat, hunting habits, and biology • Children ages 9 years and up will love learning about one of the most fascinating and terrifying sea animals. Swim through shark-infested waters (if you dare!) and discover the different types of sharks, the fastest ones, their highly adapted senses, and what makes them such deadly predators • Inside the pages of this exciting educational shark book, you'll find • - Fun, humorous, exciting stories to engage young readers interested in the world of sharks and their prey • - Detailed illustrations and photographs • - A reference section with key facts, timelines, and a glossary of terms • Did you know that great white sharks have over 300 sharp teeth and that sharks have been swimming in Earth's waters for 400 million years - that's 175 million before dinosaurs! These incredible yet fearsome fish have evolved to be some of the most captivating creatures of all time

Read all about astonishing airplanes from the history of flight! • Jet into the world of flight and discover its history, from the first hot air balloons and gliders to today's supersonic spyplanes, helicopters, and space vehicles. Telling the stories of the pioneers of aviation, such as Charles Lindburgh and Amelia Earhart, the black-and-white chapter book Flight is also packed with fun facts - did you know that early aeroplanes landed on wheels that were borrowed from cars and motorcycles? • Flight is part of the Mega Bites series, which uncovers the secrets of history, science, and the natural world. Investigate the most complicated thing in the universe - your Brain; then journey to the most mysterious as we dive into a Black Hole; and closer to home, marvel at the genius of the world's smartest Codebreakers! Whichever title you pick, you'll get the expert knowledge and fun facts you need on each topic, with every book packed with illustrations, fun stories, and anecdotes

Do you want to know twelve egg-laying animals that aren't birds, nine animals without brains, and how to say woof in sixteen different languages? • Then look no further because Lists for Curious Kids: Animals is absolutely bursting with 206 interesting and informative lists, guaranteed to keep you entertained and increase your animal knowledge at the same time! • Discover animal invaders, the top 10 most popular pets, fish that light up the ocean, very long snakes . . . and a slam-dunking, basketball-playing rabbit! • With quirky, colourful illustrations by Caroline Selmes, this is a great gift purchase but also a book to buy for yourself!

Uncover awe-inspiring stories behind the natural world with this nature book for curious kids aged 7-9 • The world is filled with curious objects such as amazing rocks and minerals, microscopic life, plants, animals and more. The wonders of wildlife are so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn! The Wonders of Nature is a stunning nature encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information, little learners will be captivated as they dive into this collection of 100 remarkable items from the natural world, from orchids to opals and lichens to lizards and so much more! Each plant, animal, and rock is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images

Reveal extraordinary stories form nature by best-selling author Ben Hoare with this awe-inspiring animal book for curious kids aged 7-9 • The world is filled with curious objects made by plants, animals, and even by the Earth itself. The wonder of wildlife is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. Nature's Treasures is a stunning nature encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information, little learners will be captivated as they dive into this collection of more than 100 intriguing items from the natural world and discover the stories behind them. Whether it's learning how bristly mouths help huge whales capture tiny animals, how minute scales make butterflies shine in the sunlight, or how studying a leaf skeleton can tell us how it transports food, children can learn all sorts of fun animal facts from the storybook descriptions

Веселая и увлекательная книга для детей от Катрионы Хикки "Смотрите, я эколог" наполнена экопроектами на природную тематику. Это ненавязчивое знакомство с актуальными проблемами современного мира: изменение климата, охрана природы и переработка отходов. "Смотрите, я эколог" - идеальная книга для любознательных детей, которые хотят что-то изменить • Книга на английском языке • 20 step-by-step eco-projects for budding preschool ecologists! • Calling all mini eco-warriors and their parents! This fun and exciting book is filled with nature-themed eco-projects for kids. It's a gentle introduction to topical issues in the world today, such as climate change, conservation, and recycling - ideal for curious kids who want to make a difference • Look, I'm an Ecologist allows young readers to do what they do best: imagine, create, learn, problem-solve, and play their way to a greener planet

Reveal the stories behind your favourite creatures with this awe-inspiring animal book for curious kids aged 7-9 • The animal kingdom is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. An Anthology of Intriguing Animals is a stunning animal encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information, little learners will be captivated as they discover the facts, stories and myths behind their favourite animals. Whether it's where the slow-motion sloth lives, how the plodding pangolin protects itself from predators, or which animal the Ancient Egyptians thought rolled the Sun across the sky, children can learn all sorts of fun animal facts from the storybook descriptions • This beautiful modern bestiary lets you find the animals that interest you and uncover new favourites along the way

Перенеситесь в прошлое вместе с впечатляющей книгой Анусуи Чимсэми-Туран "Динозавры и другая доисторическая жизнь". Это потрясающая энциклопедия динозавров для изучения юными читателями, со справочными страницами, наполненными увлекательной информацией. Дети будут очарованы, путешествуя по истории Земли. От тираннозавров и саблезубых кошек до папоротников и шерстистых мамонтов - эта коллекция удивительных динозавров, растений и других представителей доисторической жизни поразит детей и многих взрослых - здесь найдется то, что понравится каждому! Книга на английском языке • Travel back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth with this awe-inspiring dinosaur book for curious kids aged 7-9 • The prehistoric word of dinosaurs is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn

From the first cities of Sumer to the empire of the Incas, travel around the world and through 5,000 years of history in this illustrated guide to see where and how ancient peoples lived • From North America to New Zealand, this book takes you on a trip around the world and through history to visit ancient cities and empires, showing who lived where and explaining the unique features of each civilization • The Ancient Worlds Atlas is a pictorial guide to past civilizations, covering big history topics for curious kids aged 9-12 years. What was it like to live in the crowded city of Rome? Why did the Egyptians build pyramids? When did Samurai warriors first ride into battle? How did sailors first navigate the Pacific Ocean? Which Chinese emperor has a palace with 1,000 bedrooms? Find out the answers to these fascinating questions and much more in this lavishly illustrated guide to past civilizations

Discover the answers to more than 200 of the most jaw-dropping questions about the human body • Ever wondered what's happening inside your body right now? Young readers will love learning the answers to all their sensational and squeamish questions about what makes us human in this children's biology book. Perfect for children aged 6-9 • Inside the pages of this mind-boggling book, you'll discover • - Five chapters covering body basics, parts of the body, how the body works, being healthy, and medical marvels • - Question and answer format that makes topics easily digestible and intriguing • - 'Quick quiz' boxes that allow young readers to test their knowledge of the human body • - Fun facts and detailed illustrations covering a large range of both common and bizarre biology topics • This human body encyclopedia for kids is packed with captivating facts for curious minds! What are bones made of? Why does sugar taste sweet? Why do our ears pop? Page after page, kids will uncover incredible answers to all the questions they've ever had about their body, and some they haven't even thought of! • Why is Blood Red? cleverly combines charming illustrations with clear, jargon-free language, making it easy for kids to get to grips with the gigantic topic that is human biology

Turn storytime into a fun learning experience with this charming alphabet book about jaguars • Introduce your little one to these wonderful wild cats This gorgeously illustrated childrens book teaches kids jaguar-related first words beginning with the letter J • Journey through the world of jaguars The friendly, read-aloud text and exciting illustrations will capture the attention of young nature-lovers in no time Babies and toddlers will love learning new words about jaguars while practicing their J letter sound. This baby book is ideal for promoting early learning and language development • J is for job Did you know that its a jaguars job to hunt for food even if it means going for a swim? Packed with bright pictures and short text, this engaging animal book provides curious kids with lots to talk about and look at

Turn storytime into a fun learning experience with this charming alphabet book about giraffes • Introduce your little one to towering giraffes This gorgeously illustrated childrens book teaches kids giraffe-related first words beginning with the letter G • Get ready for fabulous and lofty giraffe entertainment The friendly, read-aloud text and exciting illustrations will capture the attention of young nature-lovers in no time Babies and toddlers will love learning new words about giraffes while practicing their G letter sound. This baby book is ideal for promoting early learning and language development • G is for giant Did you know that giraffes are the tallest animals in the world? Packed with bright pictures and short text, this engaging animal book provides curious kids with lots to talk about and look at