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This captivating information book explores the life of one of nature’s most elusive animals. From where they live and how they hunt to how we can protect them in the future, Jen Green’s clear writing style tells readers all they need to know about snow leopards. Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1 reading level, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading.Text type: An information bookCurriculum links:

Hot-air balloons, gliders, solar-powered planes … Climb board and find out about the world of aircraft. Gold/Band 9 fiction books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters.Text type – An information book.A contents page can be found at the front of the book and a glossary and index on pages 20 and 21.Curriculum links – History: ‘events beyond living memory that are significant nationally or globally [for example, … the first aeroplane flight]’

Short stories for children designed to help kids learn how to read and learn to love readingBug Hunters is a "Reading Alone" reader, perfect for supporting children who are proficient readers. These short stories for children have varied sentence lengths and rich vocabulary to develop the habit of reading widely for fun. DK Reads prove that good reads build great readers. Ryan and Steph join their entomologist parents in the Amazon rainforest investigating an amazing array of insects, creepy crawlies and more. Bug Hunters is part of the DK Reads series, a three-level reading scheme of children's short stories that help kids become confident readers, featuring engaging and illustrated topics. Interactive aspects such as charts and games provide an element of fun while supporting the story and national curriculum. DK Reads is created in consultation with literacy experts and adheres to levelled reading scheme guidelines so the grammar, vocabulary and content are absolutely right.Now available with text that lights up as you read-along and playful images and sounds.

How do waterfalls form? How long is the Nile River? Who led the first expedition on Mount Everest?Discover the earth's most amazing natural wonders in Big Fantastic Earth!Explore the highest peak of Mount Kilimanjaro to the deep grooves of the Grand Canyon, and discover how the incredible landscapes around the world were formed. Big Fantastic Earth takes readers on an exciting journey around the world's incredible natural architecture.Perfect for 9-11 year olds reading independently, reading becomes a fact-discovering adventure with these Level 4 readers. Supporting and encouraging a lifetime love of reading, nonfiction subjects are clearly explained, described vividly, and brought to life with true encounters, fascinating statistics, and dramatic photographic images. Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles, such as articles, journals, and timelines.

From Hypatia to Marie Curie, this book shines a spotlight on the inspiring women whose incredible scientific ideas changed the world. Covering women's scientific contributions, pioneers in the field, women in technology, engineers, and mathematical geniuses, DK Reader Women in Science introduces children to the names they need to know. Children can discover Nobel Prize winners such as Gerty Cori, healthcare heroes, and important discoveries in STEM.DK's innovative range of levelled readers combines a highly visual approach with non-fiction narratives that children will love reading. DK Reader Women in Science is a Level 3 reader, perfect for children beginning to read alone or ages 7-9.DK Reader Women in Science features inspiring facts for children about pioneering women in the lab, and a quiz to boost reading comprehension.

Learn about the amazing natural science of trees in this illustrated nature and science book for kids aged 7-9.From the highest branch and leaf down to the complex "wood wide web" of roots, it's no wonder every part of a tree plays an important role in its own growth and the habitat of the whole forest or woodland. The Magic & Mystery of Trees is a nature book that takes children on a fascinating journey of exploration, showing them just how special these mighty organisms are.Did you know that trees can communicate with each other and warn each other predators? Or that they can record the past, and anticipate the future to ensure their survival? Dive deep into the pages of this nature book for kids to discover exactly how trees nurture their networks, and explore extraordinary trees from all around the world. Explore the pages of this terrific book on trees to discover: -Groundbreaking explanations on the science of tree communication-Supports KS1 and KS2 curriculum within Science and Geography subjects-In collaboration with RHS, the UK's leading gardening charity-Striking and detailed illustrations throughout the book-Includes fun practical activities such as planting your own tree and measuring a tree's age The Magic & Mystery of Trees is a must-have volume for children aged 7-9 with an interest in both nature and science, doubling up as the perfect volume for parents, grandparents and educators who are seeking a fun and engaging nature book for children to explore and love, whilst they learn lots of unbe-leaf-able facts that may coincide with their Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 curriculum for both Science and Geography. Split into 4 core chapters, covering everything from reproduction to rainforests, the wood wide web to deforestation and its effects, as well as fun facts about trees you may have never heard of before, and engaging activities to teach kids how to plant a tree. The Magic & Mystery of Trees is sure to delight all curious nature lovers out there.

Learn about the amazing natural science of trees in this gorgeously illustrated nature and science ebook. From the highest branch and leaf down to the complex "wood wide web" of roots, every part of a tree plays an important role in its own growth and the habitat of the whole forest or woodland.Did you know that trees take care of each other and that the whole forest is connected? The Magic & Mystery of Trees takes children on a fascinating journey of exploration, showing them just how special these mighty organisms are. Discover how they communicate and warn each other of predators, how they nurture their networks, record the past, and anticipate the future to ensure their survival. Learn amazing tree facts, meet extraordinary trees from around the world and learn about the habitats they create. Find out what trees do for us and how to make your community a greener place by planting your very own tree!

Enter the magical worlds of land, sea, and sky and meet the incredible creatures and plants that make their homes there in this wonderful nature box set.The Magic and Mystery of Nature Collection combines four visually detailed titles: The Magic and Mystery of Trees, The Book of Brilliant Bugs, Earth's Incredible Oceans, and The Frozen Worlds, in one exquisite slipcase that takes kids aged 7-9 through the fascinating world nature.This boxset contains:The Magic and Mystery of TreesLearn about the fascinating natural science of trees and just how special these mighty organisms are.The Book of Brilliant BugsEnter the kingdom of bugs with insects, arachnids, worms, and molluscs crawling across the pages of this colourful bug book.Earth's Incredible OceansFrom glowing jellyfish to deep sea dwellers, this colourful book will uncover the incredible secret world of life under the sea.The Frozen WorldsGo on a fascinating sub-zero journey, showing just how amazing Earth's poles are and how we can protect them from the issues facing them today.This nature box set for kids offers: - An educational four-book collection about nature for young animal and conversation enthusiasts.- Environmental information and unusual facts to teach children about our amazing world.- High-quality illustrations on the natural world by Claire McElfatrickThe Magic and Mystery of Nature Collection features the brilliant kingdom of insects, the secret life of Earth's polar regions, the science of trees, and the incredible oceans on this planet. This box set will take young readers on a journey of discovery, as they learn all about the astonishing environments on Earth, from which animals live there to how we can contribute to conservation efforts.

Why is clean air important? How do people cause air pollution? How is air pollution affecting Earth's climate? Find out what causes air pollution, what is being done to tackle air pollution and how we can help make the air cleaner. This title shows children at KS2 how to:· Test for air pollution in their area· Find out how much pollution is produced by different countries· Carry out a survey to investigate the effects of air pollution

A fascinating guide to the hidden world of snakes, crocodiles, alligators, lizards, turtles, spiders, beetles, bugs, butterflies, moths, bees and ants. More than 1500 fabulous wildlife photographs and illustrations provide a stunning close-up view of survival in the wild. Exciting and accessible information provides an insight into every aspect of reptile and insect life and behaviour

Nesting boxes, feeding tables and birdbaths make charming additions to any terrace or garden and can be as decorative as they are practical. Even the smallest outdoor space can be enlivened by a small nesting box or feeder, while larger spaces can be home to all manner of bird dwellings. This practical book includes 40 original designs to make at home, from a neo-classical bird table and a country-style distressed house to a thatched 'cottage' or fairy-tale tower. Special advice on how to attract birds to your garden includes tips on providing the right nesting box for different species; choosing the best feeders to benefit the birds; and tasty bird treats that will guarantee a flock of birds in deepest winter. With its easy-to-follow instructions and 500 photographs, this book is a must for everyone who wants to help their local feathered community.

Birds are a delight in the garden, not only for their beauty and birdsong, but also because they eat many harmful garden pests. This book contains a wealth of feeding ideas for backyard birds, from seeds, grains and peanuts to fruits, suet cakes and fat balls, and suggestions for the best flowers, shrubs, hedges and trees to plant to encourage birds into the garden.There are step-by-step projects for tables, nest boxes, birdbaths and birdhouses that will enhance and decorate your garden, and the book also features illustrated directories of the most common garden birds in the UK and in the USA, fromwoodland and countryside locations to town and city environments, with information about identification, distribution, habitat and feeding habits. With its helpful practical advice and superb photographs and illustrations, this is the ideal source book for all wildlife enthusiasts Learn what to feed garden birds, from seeds, grains and peanuts to fruits, suet cakes and fat balls, as well as how to attract birds by planting the right flower borders, trees and shrubs, and by making wildlife hedges and ponds * Features practical step-by-step projects for making your own feeders, tables, birdbaths and nest boxes,from simple designs to highly ornamental creations * Includes a visual directory of all the most common garden bird species, with natural history information on distribution, size, nesting, eggs and feeding habits * Explains how birds live - from flying and feeding to egg-laying and migrating - with a guide to birdwatching in urban, country, woodland and aquatic locations * With over 760 beautiful photographs and illustrations.

The most globalized city in India, Mumbai is a world center for financial, manufacturing, and service industries. Within its boundaries are swamps, hills, national parks, and ancient monuments. The city's prolific film industry, known as Bollywood, produces more than 1,000 films a year. Mumbai is also one of the most populous cities in the world, with more than 21 million residents. Despite its many successes, Mumbai also faces problems on a massive scale. More than 50 percent of its residents live in slums, and the economic migrants who pour in from all over India find few jobs and little housing. Mumbai's enormous population puts massive pressure on the city infrastructure, constantly placing its water, transportation, and sewer systems at or near the breaking point. ""Mumbai"" provides a comprehensive overview of this urban magnet - from its establishment as a rich port for the Portuguese in 1534 to its 21st-century role as an information technology powerhouse.

We are all aware of the importance of the environment - it's in the news, it affects our behavior and the decisions we make every day. But what actual impact has environmental thinking had on the world around us? This thought-provoking book looks at the way changing ideas about the environment and sustainability have affected our attitudes to conservation, and will do so in the future.

All living things reproduce, and they pass on inherited traits to their offspring. This book explores the different ways that plants and animals produce offspring, and how they pass on traits from one generation to the next.

Why did Mohandas Gandhi campaign so strongly for Indian independence from the British Empire, at a time when Japan was threatening the country''s borders during World War II? What choices did he have, what support and advice did he receive, and how did his decisions affect history and his legacy? This book looks at a controversial event from modern history, showing why one of the world''s most famous leaders chose a particular course of action.

This fun book about dog shows teaches the core curriculum topic of inheritance.

What are plants? Do you know the difference between an evergreen tree and a deciduous tree? How do insects help pollinate flowers and what role do birds and other animals have in helping plants? Explore the amazing variety of plants and the habitats they grow in and find out how plants get nutrients, which they need to grow and stay healthy. Discover why plants are so important to us - for food, medicine and clothing, too.Part of the series Discover Through Craft. Six books that explore key curriculum topics using a mixture of activities, quizzes, facts and crafts. For children aged 7-9.

A fun book for young children that helps them identify wild flowers and their habitats.There are thousands of wild flower species, and no two look exactly alike. This book will help you explore the wonderful world of flowers. Learn about how they live, what there life cycles are and all about their different habitats from woodlands to meadows and even in towns and cities. It is part of The Great Nature Hunt a series of books for children aged 7+ which are a great resource for the Science curriculum. They help children make systematic and careful observations, gather data and record their findings. Each book is full of puzzles and challenges through which children can learn, while having fun.

Advertising, which aims to influence the thinking and behavior of consumers around the world, is a multibillion-dollar industry. People are exposed to many different forms of advertising every day, including TV and radio commercials, newspaper and magazine ads, posters and billboards, direct mail, and Internet ads. Readers learn how advertising works, including common techniques and approaches, and explore the debate about advertising''s effects on society. Real-life case studies, fact boxes, and opinion panels highlight some of the most heated issues in the debate. These include questions about truth in advertising, promoting stereotypes, advertising to children, and collecting information about people''s tastes, habits, and interests online.

How do we know that the Sun is at the centre of our solar system? This scientific theory is know as heliocentrism. This fascinating book looks at the historical controversies that surround the theory of heliocentrism and tells the stories of the scientists who worked on the theory. It also examines how the theory of heliocentrism was arrived at, how it was tested and what impact the theory has had on our understanding of science today.

This book looks at the process of human life, from the beginnings as a foetus in the womb until old age. Take a journey through life, discovering all about stages in life such as childhood brain developments and puberty, while learning key scientific skills such as data comparison. With infographics, charts, timelines and much more, this book is a visual feast that is sure to fascinate.

Get outside and discover the natural wonders you can find in a wood!Whatever trees are found there, woods are wonderful places to spot nature. From shy deer to bright butterflies, this book will show you the best ways to experience the nature that you can find in a wood.This charmingly illustrated series encourages readers aged 7 and up to explore and experience nature and wildlife for themselves, while learning about core science topics including ecosystems, the changing seasons, life cycles and much more. Along the way, they will learn a host of scientific skills and techniques.Contents: Into the woods / Mighty trees / Places to live / Changing seasons / High in the trees / In the undergrowth / Among the leaves / On a tree stump / In a clearing / Fruits and seeds / Hidden animals / The wood at night / Nature diary / Glossary / Find out more / Index Books in the series:Adventures in Nature: Exploring ParksAdventures in Nature: Exploring WoodsAdventures in Nature: Exploring the SeasideAdventures in Nature: Exploring Ponds