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Nicola Davies
A magnificent look at the science of plants from the internationally bestselling and multi award-winning team behind Tiny, Lots and Grow.
This tree doesn't look like it's doing very much…
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Our skies are full of life! From bats and birds to bees and beetles, the air around us is buzzing with amazing flying creatures. Explore how and why animals fly…
A beautiful, vibrant and engaging celebration of trees in all their variety by non-fiction specialist Nicola Davies and rising star Lorna Scobie.
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Medea Benjamin, Nicolas J. S. Davis
In this new edition of their bestselling book, Medea Benjamin and Nicolas Davies bring their account of the war in Ukraine up-to-date, to try and answer burning questions about how…
Lauren James (ed.)
In this collection of compelling short stories, authors including M. G. Leonard, Neal Shusterman and Tolá Okogwu offer hope for our planet in the face of climate change.
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Nicola Davies, Emily Sutton (illus.)
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A concertina card featuring artwork by Nicola Davies of a group of sperm whales. Alongside the illustration on the front, the card features a poem about the species. This card…
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A concertina card featuring artwork by Nicola Davies of a blue whale. Alongside the illustration on the front, the card features a poem about the species. This card uses artwork…
A concertina card featuring artwork by Nicola Davies of a group of orcas. Alongside the illustration on the front, the card features a poem about the species. This card uses…
Moxie has a lot on her plate. But life seems to take a turn for the better when a horse called Mingin and Dylan, Moxie's long lost Dad, turn up…
An educational and entertaining series of poems providing readers an insight into the various species of whale living across the world. Each species is described through Nicola's poetic responses to…
"One of the prettiest works of non-fiction you are likely to see... It is ravishing." The Sunday Times
From Nicola Davies, one of the UK's finest non-fiction writers, and from…
"The secrets of DNA, unpacked engagingly and accessibly." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Earth is full of life! All living things grow-plants, animals, and human beings. The way they grow, whether…
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From the award-winning team behind Tiny and Lots comes a new book exploring another fascinating area of biology: growth.Vibrantly illustrated, this is a fascinating and accessible introduction to the…
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"Covering the evolution of the first plants billions of years ago, the secret, microscopic workings of trees and leaves today, and the role of plants in both creating fossil fuels…
It's April in Antarctica and, in places so remote that they can only be seen by satellites, lines of Emperor Penguins appear in search of the perfect ice for raising…
An exquisite book that evokes a child’s first experience of nature.
A stylish non-fiction picture book that conveys the magnificent diversity of life on this planet, from the award-winning team behind Tiny.
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Forty fantastic poems and paintings from an internationally acclaimed duo, celebrating our beautiful planet
"Simple, lyrical words and bright, acrylic double-page pictures convey the astonishing facts about the Loggerhead sea turtle. . . . A powerful nature story for a young audience." -Booklist
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James Carter, Dom Conlon, Nicola Davies
A glorious collection of poems celebrating the natural world.
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It’s opening day at Silver Street Farm, and Meera, Gemma, and Karl are very excited. Everything is going to plan until the star attractionsNthe turkeysNgo missing along with Bobo and…
Some farms are up in the hills … or down long, winding lanes … but Silver Street Farm is different - it’s right in the middle of a town!
Following his mother, a baby dolphin learns about life under the sea, from catching his first fish to developing his own unique whistle.
A picture book of great beauty and hope about the power we have to transform our world.
Few children now have access to the open woodlands and grasslands frequented by barn owls, but they can all enjoy the magic of the bird thanks to this lovely introduction.–…
Chipo and his little sister Gentle live on Papa Fudu’s dumpsite in Rubbish Town, searching for valuable things amongst the rubbish to try to stay alive. Life isn’t easy -…
But when a terrible storm wrecks his home, Michael is forced to take a job working for a rich, mysterious newcomer named Spargo. Spargo asks Michael to search for one…
Nicolas Davis
We'll guide you step-by-step from the moment the idea first comes to mind to the departure of your last guest. Learn how to decide what kind of party you want…
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Overcome anorexia for good by building emotional tools such as self-confidence, acceptance and motivation which will empower you to stay in control of your health. The exercises and activities in…
Harlon must protect her younger siblings Ash and Xeno, and their outlawed power of communicating with animals. But when the sinister Automators attack their mountain home, they are separated. In…
Inspired by the true story of a rhino named Sudan, this is an important book about conservation and caring for nature.
First published as ‘Kingfisher young knowledge: Birds’ in 2003 –P. opposite T.p.
Introduces many different species of sharks, pointing out such characteristics as the small size of the dwarf lantern shark and the physical characteristics and behavior that makes sharks killing machines.
When animals talk, it's time humans listened: Harlon has been raised to protect her younger siblings, twins Ash and Xeno, and their outlawed power of communicating with animals. But when…
Then in a flurry of colour and feathers, Carlos the parrot arrives in the shop and her world as she knows it changes for ever. Managing to escape, Dog, Carlos…
A rhinoceros remembers his life before grey captivity, one full of colour, with familiar smells and sights. He thinks of his mother being slain by poachers. He has searched the…
Skrimsli is the second fantasy adventure set in the world of The Song That Sings Us, where animals and humans can sometimes share their thoughts. It traces the early life…
This is How the Change Begins is a collection of six illuminating poems inspired by the growing threat of climate change. Including background notes on the themes behind them, each…
Written in poetic language interspersed with fascinating facts, Davies’ breathtaking tale of an Arctic polar bear struggling to survive in a habitat threatened by global warming is brought to life…
Mentrwch i fyd yr infertebratau brwd, a mwynhau cwmni'r corryn, y mwydyn a'r gwlithyn, y chwilen a'r pilipala, heb anghofio am yr ystifflog a'r octopws dan y tonnau. Dewch i…
Traditional Chinese edition of ONE WORLD: 24 HOURS ON PLANET EARTH
An illustrated treasury of poems reflects the experiences of children as they encounter nature for the first time.
A funny, touching and original mystery-adventure about a young girl living on a tropical island - the first in a new series.
From multi award-winning author Nicola Davies comes a…
After getting lost at sea in a tropical storm, Ariki and Ipo discover an uncharted island and have a great adventure in the second book of the Ariki series.
Ariki…
Dr Nicola Davies
Todos los animales son diferentes, pero tambien tienen cosas en comun. Levanta las solapas y descubriras quien se parece a quien.
Jules Nicolas Davy
A Travers L'Histoire. This Book Is In French.
A small papery bundle hangs under a leaf by a silken thread. Can you guess what it will be one day? Butterflies, polar bears, turtles, frogs, birds - they all…
