What are rock strata? How do people grow food in mountain areas? How does mining change mountain landscapes? Landscapes and People explores the landforms that make up the world around us. This title explores mountains and explains how the landscape is formed and changed, as well as how people and settlements change and are changed by the landscape. Finally, each title looks at how change in the…
What are coral islands? How do people live on the island of St. Lucia? Why might some islands disappear under the sea? Landscapes and People explores the landforms that make up the world around us. This title explores islands and explains how the landscape is formed and changed, as well as how people and settlements change and are changed by the landscape. Finally, each title looks at how chang…
A cross curricular approach to helping children to discover science of the world and rainforests through easy to accomplish activities and reinforcing non-fiction information.
In this latest installation of the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library, the Cat takes Sally and Dick to explore different kinds of deserts around the world, from the hot, dry Sonoran and Mojavi to the bitter cold Gobi and Antarctica. Young readers learn why deserts are dry, and how plants and animals—including cactus, kangaroos, camels, penguins, roadrunners, and many others—have adapted to …
Seperti apa sarang rayap magnet Australia? Kenapa ikan dan udang bisa kompak tinggal di sarang? Binatang apa saja yang hibernasi di sarang selama musim dingin? Begitu banyak pertanyaan seru tentang sarang di sekitar kita. Temukan jawaban dan seluk beluk tentang sarang di buku menarik ini!
Not only are seashores a popular muse for painters, the stretching seashore is also home to millions of creatures, from crabs and sea lions to sea urchins and puffins. Stunning real-life photographs of lobsters, tide pools, fish, seals, seabirds, and more offer a unique "eyewitness" view of life on the seashore. See a starfish on the move, how a sea urchin disguises itself, a sea anemone catch …
Get ready for a walk on the wild side through every continent on Earth! Kids can discover the animal kingdom like never before in Lonely Planet Kids' The Animal Book, a beautiful encyclopedia featuring over 100 incredible creatures, from the grey wolf and green anaconda, to the bald eagle and emperor penguin. Packed with facts and illustrations, it also explores our relationship with these a…
More than 600 species have become extinct in the last 400 years, and, while there are many reasons for this alarmingly high number, the influence of human behavior is undeniable. This beautifully illustrated book thoughtfully examines many at-risk species, and the principal threats to their well-being, at the same time empowering students to get involved in conservation efforts. Objective text,…
Some animals build astounding homes to provide shelter and safety for themselves and their young. From ants glueing leaves together to create a nest, to groundhogs engineering enormous underground towns, the creatures featured in this book create homes that are both unique and out-of-this-world. Find out more about these masters of engineering and learn how evolution has shaped the way each …
Part of a colourful series that takes a simple, fun approach to early learning, this book encourages the reader to follow verbal and visual clues to guess what animal is behind the peep-hole. The book contains animal facts and a mixed-up page at the back for the reader to sort.