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Meet some very different animal families, and discover who does what, in this book for children about the various social structures across the animal kingdom.In the animal kingdom, just like the human one, families come in all shapes and sizes. Throughout the pages of this beautifully illustrated book, you'll begin to see animals in a whole new light.Children aged 5-7 will love to learn about the different animal families and compare these experiences to their very own! Discover who's the boss, who looks after the children, and who's in charge of getting dinner. Meet a different animal family on every page, learn about what it's like to live in the group, how they communicate with each other, and the names of the group, males, females, and young.Inside the pages of this beautiful animal book, you'll find:- Information on around 20 animal families, including elephants, penguins, chimpanzees, dolphins, crows, bees, and wolves.- Pages are written from the perspective of a different animal species within each group, allowing children to dive deeper into this subject.- Many different animal topics, like social structure and gender roles within each group, their body language and vocal sounds, how they care for their young, and the collective nouns and names for the males, females, and young of each group.From elephants and chimpanzees to wolves and bison. Is there an animal family like your human family? And if you were an animal, which family would you choose? This fascinating book on the animal kingdom will make the perfect gift for young animal enthusiasts, as they meet all the different families in the animal world!

An informative and beautiful guide to satellites for children.Satellites introduces children aged 7-9 to smart satellite technology and the ways satellites monitor the planet's health and help us take action.Every day, thousands of satellites orbit the Earth doing important jobs. Meet NOAA, Galileo, Aura, James Webb, and more, and find out about their special missions to connect, inform, and protect all of us on planet Earth.This science book for children offers: The start of a new series that combines space technology and earth science with elements of communication, conservation and exploration.An inspiring book on the positive impact of technology in protecting and preserving our planet.A refreshing new perspective for space and technology curriculum activities that also explains how everyday tech works.Look up into a clear night sky and soon enough, you'll see a dot of light zip past. It’s not a shooting star, it's a satellite.The book uniquely combines Earth science and the latest space tech and is designed to fascinate and reassure. It includes a multitude of news-related themes: climate change, deforestation, wildlife tracking, storm/fire warnings, exploration, space junk, and more. There has never been a better time to learn about our 'eyes in the sky’.

Discover how robots are revolutionising everything from medicine to space exploration in this stunning robotics book for kids ages 7-9.Robots are no longer just science fiction – they're real, and they're changing the world! From healthcare to manufacturing, and even space exploration, robots are everywhere.Robotics introduces curious minds to the amazing world of robotics, where cutting-edge technology meets human innovation. Learn how robots are designed, how they think, and how they are used in various fields to make life better for everyone.This robotics book for kids offers:A refreshing new, curriculum-friendly perspective that explains both everyday tech and more advanced innovations.Inspiring insights on the positive impact of technology for our planet and its people.Engaging, practical information perfect for students and tech enthusiasts interested in STEM.This book shows how robotics will shape future industries and our personal lives, with insights into AI, machine learning, and automation, showcasing the latest advances in robotics in healthcare, manufacturing, space exploration, and more!More in the seriesRobotics is the second STEM book in our Adventures in Tech series, perfect for young tech enthusiasts. Interested in the technology connecting and protecting our planet? Continue learning with Satellites.

Imagine the world through the eyes of different animals observing the strangest creature on earth: us!What if animals could comment on the strangest creature of all – us? This delightful picture book offers a fresh and thought-provoking perspective on what it means to be human and our place in the natural world.Each page is filled with vibrant scenes from around the globe, showcasing diverse cultures and breathtaking landscapes. Meet animals who reflect on their similarities and differences to humans, gently reminding us to share our world, appreciate its biodiversity, and care for one another.Perfect for sparking conversations about our impact on the environment and encouraging empathy and understanding in young readers, this book is a beautiful celebration of our planet and all its inhabitants.

Discover the many exciting ways that we could travel to space, now and in the future, with this colourful fact file for budding astronauts and space tourists.Space travel has never been so accessible, with NASA even aiming to land humans on Mars in the 2030s. This book is a launchpad for the curiosity and intrepid nature that any young space traveller will need to have in our solar system and beyond.Learn all about the ways humans go to space today and how we’ll likely live there decades from now, with these twelve fascinating 'tickets':Fly in a space balloonRide on a spaceplaneBuild your own rocketWin the space lotteryBecome an astronaut pilotBe a science mission specialistGet sponsored to go to spaceWork as a space engineerVisit the Moon as a space touristVolunteer to colonize MarsLaunch your personal time capsule into space, andSend a message on a beam of light to travel forever among the stars!Ripped-from-the-headlines STEM content meets creative, accessible ways to bring space to you across these twelve illustrated, four-page scenarios. You'll also explore the International Space Station with a detailed cutaway map, visit a gallery of iconic rockets, and find out what it takes to be a real-life star-sailor at the astronaut training academy. Plus, at the Astronaut Hall of Fame, marvel at the achievements of explorers past – and milestones that could be reached in your lifetime.When you're finished with the tickets, start planning your journey to space with tips and prompts on how to prepare, such as riding a roller coaster to get used to zero-g, camping out beneath the stars, and designing your rocket, space station or lunar base.With Terri Po’s whizz-bang illustrations of rockets, space stations, EVA suits, satellites and much, much more, 12 Ways to Get a Ticket to Space brings space travel within young readers’ orbit, and lets them experience something that may one day be their reality.

Welcome to the animal swim school! This cute picture book is the perfect first book of swimming.Learn from your favourite animals how to blow bubbles like a sea lion, float like a platypus and much more. Each page includes simple instructions and cheerful illustrations, giving little ones the skills to become confident swimmers. Swimming instructions are supplemented by fun animal facts. Did you know that otters hold hands while floating? Or that heavy elephants can actually float? Whether your child is a complete beginner or already a keen doggy-paddler, this is the book for them! What are you waiting for? Let’s dive in!

Welcome to the Animal Gym School! Learn to walk like a bear, hop like a kangaroo and swing like a gibbon! Perfect for wriggly children who are bursting with energy and for kids who love animals and want to learn all about them. Easy to follow instructions are paired with super-cute illustrations and fun animal facts. Did you know that kangaroos hop with their babies in their pouches? Or that leopards have long, heavy tails that keep them balanced when they're chasing prey? Take a leap into this adorable picture book and learn all about how animals get around!

Discover the stories of 20 conservationists who are looking after our planet and its animals.Discover fascinating facts about 20 conservationists from around the world and the endangered animals and ecosystems they work so hard to protect. Bright and accessible illustrations make this book ideal for young children wanting to learn about incredible people who through their amazing conservation efforts have changed the world for the better. Positive, uplifting and packed full of information, this book will show children that no one is too small to make a difference.Conservationists featured: Dr Ruth Gates; Voahirana Randriamamonjy; Sheila Watt-Cloutier; Deni Purwandana; Leitah Mkhabela; Dr Biruté Galdikas; Gerald Durrell; Dr Cuauhtémoc Sáenz-Romero; Jacques Cousteau; Carter and Olivia Rees; Latika Nath; Les Stocker; Lily Venizelos; Dr Lü Zhi; Jeneria Lekilelei; Mikaila Ulmer; Tane Davis; Valerie Taylor; Mario Cipollone; Sir David Attenborough.... with profiles of the world's most endangered animals and their ecosystems, including the orangutan, monarch butterfly, Antarctic blue whale, rhino, Indian tiger, coral reef, Komodo dragon, polar bear and sea turtle.

Discover the stories of 20 conservationists who are looking after our planet and its animals.Discover fascinating facts about 20 conservationists from around the world and the endangered animals and ecosystems they work so hard to protect. Bright and accessible illustrations make this book ideal for young children wanting to learn about incredible people who through their amazing conservation efforts have changed the world for the better. Positive, uplifting and packed full of information, this book will show children that no one is too small to make a difference.Conservationists featured: Dr Ruth Gates; Voahirana Randriamamonjy; Sheila Watt-Cloutier; Deni Purwandana; Leitah Mkhabela; Dr Biruté Galdikas; Gerald Durrell; Dr Cuauhtémoc Sáenz-Romero; Jacques Cousteau; Carter and Olivia Rees; Latika Nath; Les Stocker; Lily Venizelos; Dr Lü Zhi; Jeneria Lekilelei; Mikaila Ulmer; Tane Davis; Valerie Taylor; Mario Cipollone; Sir David Attenborough.... with profiles of the world's most endangered animals and their ecosystems, including the orangutan, monarch butterfly, Antarctic blue whale, rhino, Indian tiger, coral reef, Komodo dragon, polar bear and sea turtle.

Pack your teddy and your bear-proof lunchbox and join us on a thrilling international adventure to meet the world's eight species of bears. From polar bears to giant pandas, from spectacled bears to the asiatic moon bears, find out what makes bears so amazing. But what sort of bear is your teddy?Includes a map of the world showing bear hotspots and a bear size comparison spread.

Go on an around-the-world trip to meet eight of the world's most beloved big cats. Meet the cats that roar from the highest mountains, the hottest savannahs, and from the tallest trees in this brilliantly illustrated guide to eight species of the big cats. Explore the stunning landscapes where they live with a world map filled with big cat hotspots. Become an expert with fun feline fact files and a useful comparison chart - so you can see how the world's cats compare. Along the way, you'll even pick up tips on how to draw these clawesome carnivores!

An around-the-world trip to meet eight species of whale and learn all about them and their habitats. Includes a map of the world showing whale hotspots and a size comparison spread!It's time to climb on board a submarine and delve below the ocean's surface to meet some of the most beautiful and diverse creatures on Earth: whales. From blue whales, the largest creatures to have ever lived on Earth, to the narwhals that can survive below sea ice, discover more about these amazing creatures in this brilliantly illustrated guide to eight species of whales.Use the handy world map filled with whale hotspots to cross the continents, exploring the diverse habitats where these whales live. See how you size up against the whales with a comparison chart and use the fun fact files to become an expert on these watery wonders!

Pack your teddy and your bear-proof lunchbox and join us on a thrilling international adventure to meet the world's eight species of bears. From polar bears to giant pandas, from spectacled bears to the asiatic moon bears, find out what makes bears so amazing. But what sort of bear is your teddy?Includes a map of the world showing bear hotspots and a bear size comparison spread.

Go on an around-the-world trip to meet eight of the world's most beloved big cats. Meet the cats that roar from the highest mountains, the hottest savannahs, and from the tallest trees in this brilliantly illustrated guide to eight species of the big cats.Explore the stunning landscapes where they live with a world map filled with big cat hotspots. Become an expert with fun feline fact files and a useful comparison chart - so you can see how the world's cats compare. Along the way, you'll even pick up tips on how to draw these clawesome carnivores!

It's time to climb on board a submarine and delve below the ocean's surface to meet some of the most beautiful and diverse creatures on Earth: whales. From blue whales, the largest creatures to have ever lived on Earth, to the narwhals that can survive below sea ice, discover more about these amazing creatures in this brilliantly illustrated guide to eight species of whales.Use the handy world map filled with whale hotspots to cross the continents, exploring the diverse habitats where these whales live. See how you size up against the whales with a comparison chart and use the fun fact files to become an expert on these watery wonders!