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Clare Hibbert
Children can take a tour extraordinary guided tour of the prehistoric world with this paperback reference book, brought to life with eye-opening photo-realistic illustrations. From Allosaurus to Zuniceratops, browse an…
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Uncover History and find out about the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages with these humorous guides
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Young readers can step into the prehistoric world with this comprehensive visual reference book, packed with more than 60 incredible dinosaur species.
Full of fascinating facts and dramatic, specially commissioned…
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Provides all the essential facts about being a builder. This title helps you to learn about all the different types of jobs that builders do and see what’s inside a…
Real-life stories of animals in danger or at risk and the charities and NGOs who help to protect these animals in need.
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Let’s Eat Dinner encourages children to think about when they eat dinner and what kinds of food they might eat. They will encounter a range of healthy dinners from around…
Clare Hibbert looks at the food we eat at lunchtime, where it comes from and healthy eating. The book includes a simple recipe.
Each title in this series explores movements in different imaginary settings and exercises every part of a child’s body. Expressive movements encourage role play, discussion of feelings and reflection on…
A Brief Illustrated History of Exploration charts the history of exploration all the way from the first explorers, through to contact with the East, to the African coast, to the…
The myths of ancient Egypt are peppered with tales of creation, love, family, trickery, and revenge. Readers will love learning about the famous Egyptian gods and goddesses, including Ra, Osiris…
The ancient Romans took many of their gods and their legends from Greece. And no wonder, these awesome tales are full of danger, magic, and heroic feats. Readers will love…
A retelling of traditional myths with a child-friendly emphasis on some of the scary or weird elements.
The mythology of Native Americans is filled with clever creatures, such as Great Rabbit and Coyote, using their wits to overcome adversity. A reverence for nature, especially animals, is key…
Many medieval tales are chock full of dragons, knights, and magic. These exciting elements are why they have endured over hundreds of years. This book showcases some of the most…
Examines different kinds of pond habitats, and the creatures that are found both in the water and on its edge, from bass to grass snakes to herons. –Provided by publisher.
A fun series for young children that helps them identify plants and animals in their habitats
Few people stop to consider they’re not alone in their body. It’s thought that the human body contains 10 times more bacteria than cells, in fact! Luckily, many of these…
The thought that there are organisms on or in our food might make some people a bit queasy, but without certain organisms, we wouldn’t have some of our favorite foods…
Fruit bats are also called flying foxes. In some parts of the world, dangerous ticks have harmed these bats, causing them to get sick and even die. The Tolga Bat…
Orangutans are threatened by the loss of their rainforest habitats and their popularity among illegal pet traders. These things leave many orangutans orphaned. However, there are many organizations that have…
Pandas are at risk because their habitats are quickly disappearing. The bamboo they need to eat is cleared to make room for new roads and buildings in China. However, there…
Stegosaurs, or armored dinosaurs, are a genus of dinosaurs from the late Jurassic period known for their spiked tails and triangular plates on their backs. In this book, various species…
Ornithopods, or bird-like dinosaurs, were herbivores that thrived mostly in North America during the Cretaceous period, between 145 million and 65 million years ago. This book explores many different ornithopods…
While often confused as dinosaurs, prehistoric reptiles that could fly (pterosaurs) and swim (plesiosaurs) are distinct from land-dwelling dinosaurs. This book highlights the unique characteristics of these flying and sea-dwelling…
Sauropods, or long-necked plant-eating dinosaurs, are the largest land animals that have ever lived, with the biggest species discovered so far, Patagotitan mayorum, weighing as much as twelve African elephants…
Each title follows the life of an animal or plant as it changes. Magnifieed photographs, labeled photos, and an imaginative use of images give these books a decided visual edge…
Designed for children with an interest in the past who want to find out more about the people who made history - artists and architects, soldiers and explorers, politicians and…
