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In this informative book on recycling for children, you will find everything you need to know about our environment. The good, the bad, and the incredibly innovative. From pollution and litter to renewable energy and plastic recycling.This educational book will teach young budding ecologists about how our actions affect planet Earth and the big impact we can make by the little things we do.Did you know that every single plastic toothbrush ever made still exists? Or that there is a floating mass of rubbish larger than the USA drifting around the Pacific Ocean?It is not all bad news though. While this is a knowledge book that explains where we are going wrong, What a Waste also shows what we are getting right! Discover plans to save our seas. How countries are implementing green projects worldwide, and how to turn waste into something useful. The tiniest everyday changes can make all the difference to ensure our beautiful planet stays lush and teeming with life. It is a lively kid's educational book with fabulous illustrations and fun facts about the world broken into easy to digest bite-sized bits. Each page can be looked at in short bursts or longer reads for more detail, making it a great children's book for a range of age groups.Get Involved - Make A Difference!Almost everything we do creates waste, from litter and leftovers to factory gases and old gadgets. Find out where it goes, how it affects our planet and what we can do to reduce the problem. From how to make your home more energy and water efficient, to which items can be recycled and tips for grocery shopping, this book is packed full of ideas on how you can get involved to make our planet a better place to live.This environment book for children has a wealth of ideas for becoming a planet-defending hero:-Discover shocking facts about the waste we produce and where it goes-Learn where about our Earth's limited resources and how to take some pressure off-Your trash is another man's treasure-Small changes to take your home from wasteful to super resource efficient-Dive into saving our oceans and super recycling-And much, much moreWhat a Waste is one of several nature books for kids written by Jess French, a passionate conservationist and veterinarian committed to protecting the beautiful world we live in.

Discover the insects of the world!Earth's creepy crawlies may be small but they are far from boring! Learn how they contribute to life on the planet, where they live, what they eat, how their bodies work, and what makes them so special. This beautifully illustrated bug book for kids for ages 7-9 years old is packed with:- Fascinating information about bugs that supports and goes beyond the curriculum- Stories and facts to convey the amazing world of creepy-crawlies- Factual and informative, with detailed illustrations and photographs of insects, spiders, molluscs, and more- Compelling text written by insect expert, author, and television presenter, Jess French- Stunning photographs of individual creatures, from beetles to butterfliesTake a magical journey through the forest floor, down into the deepest caves, and even across the open ocean. The Book of Brilliant Bugs, written by insect expert Jess French takes children on an expedition into the bug kingdom. The insect book is filled with fascinating facts about these little animals, how bugs pass on messages, compete for food, seek true love, and fill the air with buzzing wings. It also shows us how bugs help look after our planet and how we can help them.Young animal enthusiasts can spot and learn all the main bug groups. From worms, snails, millipedes and centipedes, spiders and scorpions, woodlice, bees, and even bugs that glow! This educational natural science book will encourage children to love and appreciate science and nature.

Enter the world of oceans and discover all the interesting animals that live in them!Swim with jellyfish, wonder at the busy life of a seagrass meadow, and fence with narwhals. Children will be delighted to learn about life under the sea and how to conserve it for generations to come.Inside the pages of Earth's Incredible Oceans, you'll discover:- Fascinating information about oceans that supports and goes beyond the national curriculum- Fun and unusual facts for curious 7-9 year-olds about amazing sea creatures, underwater habitats, and how we can bring about environmental change - Compelling and factual text written by animal expert Jess French, and beautifully detailed ocean-themed illustrations by Claire McElfatrickLet's go on an underwater adventure! From glowing jellyfish to deep-sea dwellers, they'll discover the incredible secret world of life under the sea. This ocean book is filled with colourful visuals that will delight and inspire kids - teaching them the importance of the ocean and how we can help to take care of it.Fish, sharks, whales, and invertebrates swim through the pages of this colourful ocean book, which combines gorgeous illustrations and photos to help young enthusiasts learn all about the world's oceans. Children will learn interesting facts, and explanations about how the ocean functions, such as, how underwater plants and species rely on each other, and how ocean animals have fun and look after their young. This beautiful book is the perfect gift for young animal and conservation enthusiasts.Complete the Series: DK's Kid's Nature series of educational books for kids teach them about the magical natural world. Other books in this series include The Magic and Mystery of Trees and The Book of Brilliant Bugs.

DK brings you a beautifully illustrated and engaging book to teach young readers how to protect our planet and change the world!Introducing It's a Wonderful World - a captivating storybook set out to encourage children to look after the world around them, one step at a time. Celebrate your child's curiosity as they navigate through this perfect conservation book to discover all the wonderful ways to protect and preserve the biodiversity of the natural world, whilst learning about the main challenges our planet faces today. An empowering and practical guide o looking after our planet, your child can discover:-An excellent introduction to nature conservation for young readers-A unique guide to studying different ecosystems and the biodiversity within the environment -Graphic illustrations to complement stunning photography featured throughout -An enthralling insight into lesser-known animals that inhabit the natural world Did you know that more than 50% of child psychologists in England are currently seeing patients distressed about the state of the environment? It's time to change that! Invest in this all-encompassing environment book and shape your child's learning for the better. Proving to be an excellent education tool for children aged 7-9, this is a must-have volume for any young reader with a passion for protecting the planet, whether it's researching plastic pollution or studying snow leopards, this nature book for kids really does have it all. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So let us quench your thirst for knowledge and teach you a trick or two about balance and biodiversity along the way!One book at a time, we believe you can change the world!

Learn everything there is to know in this heartwarming guide about pets of all kinds, and the many different ways to take care of them and give them the happiest life possible.In this ultimate guide to pets, whether you've got them or not, children will enjoy learning lots about the different animals that we might think of as pets, including their history, behaviour, and body language. Discover practical things to do with pets, such as how to treat them kindly, look after their everyday needs, and give them the best life possible.With author and vet Dr Jess French, delve deeper into the world of pets than you ever have before! The best thing is, you don't even need a pet to enjoy them. Pets and Their People provides inspiration for kids aged 7-9 who can't own pets, showing them that we can care for animals in lots of other ways - from volunteering at animal shelters to leaving food for them out in the wild. From old favourites such as playful puppies and cuddly cats, to more unusual pets such as lizards and snakes, to bugs and hedgehogs in parks and gardens, there are many fascinating animals to meet.Inside the pages of this adorable book about pets, you'll find: - Age-appropriate, exciting and varied information for 7-9 year olds, with a visual guide showing how a newborn kitten grows into a cat and what it needs at each stage, a guide to encouraging good pet behaviour, poorly pets and how vets help them, playing with and grooming pets, pet history, fun facts, mythbusters, and much more.- A broad range of pets, including dogs, cats, hamsters, guinea pigs, other rodents, horses, rabbits, a range of reptiles, birds and more!- High-quality photography to give children an accurate understanding of how healthy pets look and behave, plus beautiful illustrations created from well-researched sources that are authentic and trustworthy.From fluffy and friendly to scaly and shy, our pets are all wonderfully unique, so let's find out how to take good care of them so they feel just like part of the family! Have you ever wondered why cats meow at us but not at each other? When will a dog wag its tail at you? What should you feed a pet snake? And how can you provide a happy home for animals in the wild? Find out all these things and much, much more as you turn the fact-filled pages of this educational animal book.

Join children's author and vet Dr Jess French and explore how animal bodies work, and the amazing things they can do.The Animal Body Book is a friendly introduction to animal anatomy, perfect for any child fascinated by animals or budding veterinarians.With nine chapters covering skeletons, circulation, digestion, the senses and more, every aspect of anatomy is covered, all clearly explained by animal expert Dr Jess French. Animals perform extraordinary feats every day, from breathing underwater to flying, but how do they do these amazing things? The answers lie in the miraculous forms and features of their bodies.This fascinating animal anatomy book for kids offers: - Detailed but child-friendly illustrations of animal biology on every page.- Information by animal expert and children’s TV presenter Jess French.- First of its kind material focusing on animal biology for children aged 5-9.- 9 chapters which break down different anatomy, covering: skeletons, muscles, circulation, breathing, digestion, the senses, reproduction, skin, and invertebrates.From a whale's enormous heart and an owl's sensitive ears, to a tortoise's tough shell and an insect's unusual eyes, explore more than 40 animal adaptations in close detail. Vivid photography combined with annotated illustrations reveal what each species looks like inside, and colourful diagrams help support children’s understanding of animal anatomy.

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.

Zoom in on the miniature world of insects with expert author Dr Jess French and discover some of the most amazing bugs on our planet.The eighth book in the bestselling Children’s Anthologies series, An Anthology of Remarkable Bugs explores some of the most amazing bugs on our planet.Children aged 7-9 can marvel at the perfectly camouflaged leaf insect that sways in the breeze and the ogre-faced spider that catches its prey in a net, in this impressive collection that showcases more than 90 of the world's most remarkable bugs.This impressive bug anthology for kids offers:A wide selection of insects featured throughout, each accompanied by a beautiful photograph and an illustration.The 8th book in the bestselling Children’s Anthologies series, selling more than 40,000 copies in the UK.A quality gift book, with metallic foil all over, a ribbon and striking photographs on every page.An Anthology of Remarkable Bugs pairs photography with storybook descriptions that will captivate young readers, whether it's finding out about bees and beetles or stick insects and spiders. Features on metamorphosis, eggs, camouflage and other key topics explore the enormous variety of invertebrate adaptations. There is also a visual index packed with reference information, including the size and range of each species.More in the seriesAnthology of Exquisite Bugs is part of the beautiful and informative Children’s Anthology series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore the natural world with The Wonders of Nature, let them walk with the dinosaurs in Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life, explore the incredible ecosystems and geology of our planet with Earth, or dive into the deep with An Anthology of Aquatic Life.

Find out exactly what your cat needs and wants in the ultimate cat care book - written by a vet!Packed with expert tips and advice from Jess French - qualified vet, TV presenter and animal lover, this fun and practical cat book for kids will teach you how to take care of a new cat or kitten.Whether you’re raising a new kitten or welcoming an adult rescue into your family, you’ll find everything you need to prepare for day one and beyond, for indoor and outdoor cats.From creating a comfortable, cosy space and fun bonding activities to essential cat training and health tips, you'll learn how to make your companion feel safe and loved as they live a happy and healthy life.Inside, you’ll discover:Clear, expert vet advice on understanding cat behaviour and body language.Step-by-step care tips for feeding, grooming, and looking after your cat or kitten.Simple techniques for cat training and development.Fun games and activities to build a strong bond with your feline friend.Playful photography and adorable illustrations capturing the magic of cat ownership.My Cat teaches kids everything they need to know to become confident and responsible cat owners. It makes learning responsibility fun and engaging, right from the start!

Find out exactly what your dog needs and wants in the ultimate dog and puppy care book - written by a vet!Packed with expert tips and advice from Jess French - qualified vet, TV presenter and animal lover, this fun and practical dog book for kids will teach you how to take care of a new puppy or dog.Whether you’re raising a new pup or welcoming an adult rescue into your family, you’ll find everything you need to prepare for day one and beyond.From creating a comfortable, cosy space and fun bonding activities to essential dog training and health tips, you'll learn how to make your new best friend feel safe and loved as they live a happy and healthy life. Inside, you’ll discover:Clear, expert vet advice on understanding dog behaviour and body language.Step-by-step care tips for feeding, grooming, and looking after your dog or puppy.Simple tricks and techniques for dog training and development.Fun games and activities to build a strong bond with your canine friend.Playful photography and adorable illustrations capturing the magic of dog ownership.My Dog teaches kids everything they need to know to become confident and responsible dog owners. It makes learning responsibility fun and engaging, right from the start!

Set off with expert author Dr Jess French on a fantastic journey into the micro life of our Earth, and discover the minuscule miracles that live all around you – unseen, unheard, and unexplored.From the tiny sea squirt that builds its house with snot to the weird and wonderful tardigrade, this wonderful collection showcases more than 90 miniature life forms. Stunning photography and gorgeous illustrations complement storybook descriptions that will captivate young readers. Here you'll uncover the good and the not so good - from tiny, delicate seeds and pollen to stealthy viruses and bacteria that live around, on and inside you. There's a whole new world waiting to be revealed that is full of surprises, and shows you that small really IS beautiful!With foil on the cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon for keeping your place, An Anthology of Micro Life makes a beautiful gift for any child who is fascinated by the hidden life of the microscopic world. This book is ideal for young readers to explore by themselves or is perfect for bedtime stories.

Billy Loves Birds tells the fact-filled story of a day in the life of Billy, a budding young naturalist who is wild about birds of all kinds!  Billy encounters many different kinds of birds in his adventures during his day at Forest School, and this book is filled with facts about all the different species he comes across, and some that he can only dream of seeing in the wild one day.  He studies a blue tits' nest with chicks about to fledge, spies a kingfisher catching a worm, and shows his friend how to peck like a woodpecker!  Follow Billy as he shares his love of birds – discover how to trumpet like a crane or laugh like a kookaburra and learn what makes feathers fabulous or beaks extraordinary.   With an engaging and lively narrative from Jess French and fun, warm illustrations from Duncan Beedie this book will help ignite a love and appreciation for nature, right on our doorsteps.The Nature Heroes series focuses on a group of friends who are passionate about nature and the great outdoors. Each book features a different child who has a favourite topic that they are fascinated by:  Billy Loves Birds, Bella Loves Bugs, Ava Loves Animals, and Pedro Loves the Planet!  Playful text and funny relatable illustrations make this an accessible series, which provides an entertaining introduction to the natural world.

Bella Loves Bugs tells the story of a day in the life of a girl who is passionate about bugs, as she goes off to Forest School where she always has many creepy crawlie adventures with her fellow nature hero friends!The book is packed with facts about bugs, some of which Bella regularly spots, but also includes the bugs she dreams about seeing one day – different insects from all over the world.Bella makes a magical moth trap, spies a butterfly laying an egg and shows her friends how to hop like a grasshopper! Follow Bella as she shares her love of bugs – discover how many bugs might be lurking in a pond, see how awesome ants are, and be amazed by mighty stag beetles. With an engaging and lively narrative from Jess French and fun, and warm illustrations from Duncan Beedie this book will help ignite a love and appreciation for nature, right on our doorsteps.TheNature Heroesseries focuses on a group of friends who are passionate about nature and the great outdoors. Each book features a different child who has a favourite topic that they are fascinated by:  Billy Loves Birds, Bella Loves Bugs, Ava Loves Animals, and Pedro Loves the Planet!Playful text and funny relatable illustrations makes this an accessible series, which provides an entertaining introduction to the natural world.

Ava Loves Animals tells the fact-filled story of day in the life of a budding young vet who is passionate about animals.  Ava encounters many different animals at her Grandparents' rescue centre – this book is filled with facts about the different animals they are looking after and those she spots outside on her way to the pet shop.She cuddles some kittens needing new homes, follows some animal footprints in the park and helps a turtle on the beach with the help of her grandma.Follow Ava as she shares her love of animals – discover amazing animal record breakers, learn how frog spawn grows into a frog and find out what you can learn from looking at an animal's poo! With an engaging and lively narrative from Jess French and fun, warm illustrations from Duncan Beedie this book will help ignite a love and appreciation for nature, right on our doorsteps.The Nature Heroes series focuses on a group of friends who are passionate about nature and the great outdoors. Each book features a different child who has a favourite topic that they are fascinated by: Billy Loves Birds, Bella Loves Bugs, Ava Loves Animals and Pedro Loves the Planet!

Pedro Loves the Planet tells the fact-filled story of day in the life of a boy who is passionate about the environment.Pedro spends the day at his school eco club's forest cabin where he learns about electric cars,plants some vegetable seeds and encourages his friends to think of creative ways to recycle.Follow Pedro as he shares his love of the environment – learn about renewable energy, discover fun ways to save water and find out what else you can do to help protect our planet.With an engaging and lively narrative from Jess French and fun, warm illustrations from Duncan Beedie this book will help ignite a love and appreciation for nature, right on our doorsteps.The Nature Heroes series focuses on a group of friends who are passionate about nature and the great outdoors. Each book features a different child who has a favourite topic that they are fascinated by:  Billy Loves Birds, Bella Loves Bugs, Ava Loves Animals and Pedro Loves the Planet!

Explore the fascinating world of bugs in this exciting book for kids ages 4 to 8!From crunchy crickets to tiny ants, young readers will take a mouthwatering journey where bug pizza and grasshopper snacks are on the menu—captivating readers with the yuck (and maybe the yum) factor! Colorful, wacky illustrations and fun facts will help you discover that bugs are a sustainable alternative to traditional protein sources and are good for the environment in more ways than one. Cultures around the world have been consuming insects for centuries. Exploring the cultural significance of eating insects can provide knowledge about diverse traditions, offering children a window into different ways of life and fostering cultural appreciation. Get ready to bug out with this engaging and educational adventure!

Fancy meeting a foot-long centipede or a spider the size of your dinner plate? Willing to let the world's weirdest and most fascinating minibeasts join you on your sofa?Then allow Jess French to lead you head first through the unbelievable world of invertebrates and explore their incredible adaptations, from dancing scorpions and blood-sucking moths to zombie spiders and slime-shooting worms.Marvel at how minibeasts have evolved to survive in almost every describable habitat. Discover the fascinating ways they find food, mate, fight, hide and collaborate in even the most extreme conditions! And pore over more than 250 breathtakingly detailed photographs of astonishing invertebrates.With her unparalled zeal for minibeasts, Jess will enlighten you on the most fascinating and intense aspects of the minibeast world, revealing everything from cloaks made of corpses to mid-flight kamikaze mating.

Tigers, orangutans, pangolins, polar bears, fin whales, bees ... there are so many incredible animals that need saving!Join vet, conservationist and children's TV presenter Dr Jess French and take a trip around the world to meet 38 of the most extraordinary creatures on the planet. From the endangered animals we all know and love, like tigers, polar bears, orangutans and rhinos, to the less familiar pangolin, kakapo and vaquita, see these amazing creatures up close in their natural habitats. Visit jungles, mountains, rivers and coral reefs and learn about the threats to these species' survival, as well as the remarkable conservation efforts that are being undertaken to save them.Illustrated in a stunning graphic artwork style, this beautiful gift book is sure to inspire future conservationists and animal lovers of all ages.

Step into an incredible lost world and marvel at the strange and magnificent creatures that once roamed our Earth. From the awe-inspiring woolly mammoth and the ferocious Spinosaurus to the shy Chinese river dolphin and incredibly rare Pinta Island tortoise 'Lonesome George', meet 35 extinct species and discover how these creatures came under threat. Featuring additional information on 'Lazarus species' (animals declared extinct but which, amazingly, have been rediscovered in the wild), and mass extinction events, including the part we are playing in endangering our wildlife, the book shows young readers that extinction is not simply a part of ancient history - it is happening right now across the planet - but that if we all make some small changes to our lifestyles, our wonderful species can be saved. With beautiful and vibrant illustrations throughout, this stunning large format compendium is a reminder of the remarkable animals we have lost, as well as a celebration of those that have returned from the brink of extinction.

Step into an incredible lost world and marvel at the strange and magnificent creatures that once roamed our Earth.From the awe-inspiring woolly mammoth and the ferocious Spinosaurus to the shy Chinese river dolphin and incredibly rare Pinta Island tortoise 'Lonesome George', meet 35 extinct species and discover how these creatures came under threat. Featuring additional information on 'Lazarus species' (animals declared extinct but which, amazingly, have been rediscovered in the wild), and mass extinction events, including the part we are playing in endangering our wildlife, the book shows young readers that extinction is not simply a part of ancient history - it is happening right now across the planet - but that if we all make some small changes to our lifestyles, our wonderful species can be saved.With beautiful and vibrant illustrations throughout, this stunning large format compendium is a reminder of the remarkable animals we have lost, as well as a celebration of those that have returned from the brink of extinction.

A FANTASTICAL MIDDLE GRADE ADVENTURE FROM DR JESS FRENCH: TV PRESENTER, VET, CREATURE EXPERT AND CHILDREN'S AUTHOR!"I absolutely loved this book! It's perfect for fans of Skandar and Fireborn, with brilliant world-building, great characterisation, and heaps of peril." - Hannah Gold, author of The Last BearBEFORE THERE WERE PEOPLE, THERE WERE BEASTS . . .The island of Ramoa was once luscious and populated with mighty beasts. Now though, it is home to barren and tamed cities, where nature is locked out and trouble is brewing.When Kayla's beloved animal companion, a rare winged pangron, is stolen, she's determined to get him back. But to do so, she'll have to leave her city and journey into the wild and forbidden Beastlands.There, she meets Rustus, an exiled young warrior, and Alethea, a healer desperately seeking a cure for a mysterious disease. As their quests unite them, they'll adventure across the lands they know so little about, leading them to discoveries both great and terrifying. Not least that the beasts they've always been taught to fear might not be so terrifying after all...