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The desert is too hot to stand still, so Hoppit and his friends keep moving. As more and more animals join, who knows where they're going to end up! It's a big surprise for everyone except the snake and eagle, who try to warn them what's ahead…Join in the rhythm and rhyme of the animal parade in this poem, written and illustrated by Steve Webb. Green/Band 5 books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters.Text type: A poemChildren can follow the animal parade through the desert in the map of their journey on pages 14 and 15.Curriculum links: Science: Habitats; Geography: Weather around the world; Music: Feel the pulse.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Wally the penguin works in a welly shop. He makes all sorts of wellies – red ones, yellow ones, fish ones and star ones. Can he help Bertie the Polar Bear to design a pair of wellies that will win the fashion show? Green/Band 5 books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters.Text Type: A poemA story map of the story allows children to recap the story on pages 22 and 23.Curriculum Links: Citizenship: Animals and us; Choices.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Meet Tanka, the elephant and his friend Skunka. Say their names together and they SOUND LIKE DRUMS! Tanka, Skunka, Tanka, Skunka, Tanka Tanka Skunk! They have lots of friends for you to meet, so say their names to the Tanka Skunka beat! Lemurs, llamas, zebras, badgers, caterpillars, big GORILLAS and yakety, yakety yaks. The book takes the reader on a veritable roller-coaster ride of sights and sounds as animals leap and dance across the brightly coloured pages. Terrific fun to read aloud one to one with a small child, and an absolute riot for group activities.

Extinctions have always occurred and always will, so what is so surprising about the megafauna extinctions? They were caused by humans and were the first of many extinctions that eventually led to the extinction of the Moa, Steller's Sea Cow, the Dodo, Great Auk and countless other species great and small, all attributed to human agency. Therefore, the megafauna were humans' first great impact on the planet. There is now an increasing realization that the 'blitzkrieg' view of these extinctions may have been wrong. A growing body of evidence and long-term field work is beginning to show that at least Australia's megafauna did not succumb to human agency, not because humans probably did not hunt the odd animal but because the an infinitely more logical reason lies in the climatic conditions of the Quaternary Ice Ages and the affect they had on continental geography, environment, climate and, most importantly, the biogeography of the megafauna. This book presents the evidence of this theory, demonstrating the biogeographic approach to Australia's megafauna extinction.

Written clearly to benefit a diverse level of readers, from those with a passing interest to professionals in the field. Examines future climate change and its effects on the planet by looking at examples buried in the past Presents new evidence from extensive field research

Extinctions have always occurred and always will, so what is so surprising about the megafauna extinctions? They were caused by humans and were the first of many extinctions that eventually led to the extinction of the Moa, Steller''s Sea Cow, the Dodo, Great Auk and countless other species great and small, all attributed to human agency. Therefore, the megafauna were humans'' first great impact on the planet. There is now an increasing realization that the ''blitzkrieg'' view of these extinctions may have been wrong. A growing body of evidence and long-term field work is beginning to show that at least Australia''s megafauna did not succumb to human agency, not because humans probably did not hunt the odd animal but because the an infinitely more logical reason lies in the climatic conditions of the Quaternary Ice Ages and the affect they had on continental geography, environment, climate and, most importantly, the biogeography of the megafauna. This book presents the evidence of this theory, demonstrating the biogeographic approach to Australia''s megafauna extinction.- Written clearly to benefit a diverse level of readers, from those with a passing interest to professionals in the field.- Examines future climate change and its effects on the planet by looking at examples buried in the past- Presents new evidence from extensive field research

Made in Africa: Hominin Explorations and the Australian Skeletal Evidence describes and documents the largest collection of modern human remains in the world from its time period. These Australian fossils, which represent modern humans at the end of their great 20,000 km journey from Africa, may be reburied in the next two years at the request of the Aboriginal community.

Part one of the book provides an overview of modern humans, their ancestors, and their journeys, explores the construct of human evolution over the last two and half million years, and defines the background to the first hominins and later modern humans to leave Africa, cross the world and meet other archaic peoples who had also travelled and undergone similar evolutionary pathways.

Part two focuses on Australia and the evidence for its earliest people. The Willandra Lakes fossils represent the earliest arrivals and are the largest and most diverse late Pleistocene collection from this part of the world. Although twenty to twenty-five thousand years younger than the oldest archaeological site in Australia, they exemplify the migrating end-point of the human story that reflect a diversity and culture not recorded elsewhere in the world.

Part three records the Willandra Lake Collection itself from a photographic and descriptive perspective.

Evolutionary biologists and geneticists will find this book to be a valuable documentation of the 20,000 km hominid migration from Africa to the most distant parts of the world, and of the challenges and findings of the Willandra Lake Collection.

Provides perspective for dispersal of the earliest hominins from Africa and the possible routes they took Describes both the evolutionary development and demographic exit of intermediate and modern humans from Africa and incorporates the final stages of modern human migrations Provides a full documentation of the Willandra Lakes skeletal collection and its place in developing a picture of the earliest as well as later Aboriginal Australians

Made in Africa: Hominin Explorations and the Australian Skeletal Evidence describes and documents the largest collection of modern human remains in the world from its time period. These Australian fossils, which represent modern humans at the end of their great 20,000 km journey from Africa, may be reburied in the next two years at the request of the Aboriginal community.Part one of the book provides an overview of modern humans, their ancestors, and their journeys, explores the construct of human evolution over the last two and half million years, and defines the background to the first hominins and later modern humans to leave Africa, cross the world and meet other archaic peoples who had also travelled and undergone similar evolutionary pathways.Part two focuses on Australia and the evidence for its earliest people. The Willandra Lakes fossils represent the earliest arrivals and are the largest and most diverse late Pleistocene collection from this part of the world. Although twenty to twenty-five thousand years younger than the oldest archaeological site in Australia, they exemplify the migrating end-point of the human story that reflect a diversity and culture not recorded elsewhere in the world.Part three records the Willandra Lake Collection itself from a photographic and descriptive perspective.Evolutionary biologists and geneticists will find this book to be a valuable documentation of the 20,000 km hominid migration from Africa to the most distant parts of the world, and of the challenges and findings of the Willandra Lake Collection.- Provides perspective for dispersal of the earliest hominins from Africa and the possible routes they took- Describes both the evolutionary development and demographic exit of intermediate and modern humans from Africa and incorporates the final stages of modern human migrations- Provides a full documentation of the Willandra Lakes skeletal collection and its place in developing a picture of the earliest as well as later Aboriginal Australians

Meet your new favourite superheroes, a the sarcastic penguin and a clever cat with a toolbelt. Join Peng and Spanners as they investigate the craziest pizza mystery ever. A full colour graphic novel, perfect for fans of Dogman, Barry Loser and Bunny vs Monkey.'Super funny!' Jim Smith'Absolutely ridiculous (in a good way!)' BookTrust'Deliriously daft!' National Book TokensJoin your new favourite superheroes, Peng and Spanners, in a story full of . . . SUPERHEROES! GADGETS! GIANT ROBOTS! AND PIZZA! Starring Peng, the silliest penguin, and Spanners, a clever cat with a tool belt.When the school pizza parlour mysteriously disappears and a giant robot suddenly appears, it's down to Peng and Spanners to investigate the craziest pizza mystery ever. Only they can help the headmaster find his pizza parlour before the school inspectors arrive and shut him down . . .Perfect for fans of Dogman and Bunny vs Monkey, this highly illustrated graphic novel series will keep kids laughing for hours on end.What kids are saying:'Peng is really brainless. He made me laugh so much.''Crazy.''Really cool.''The cabbage and custard pizza is a bit weird, but I like it.'And parents!'My son read it in two sittings and loved it.''My 9 year old loved this.'

The silliest penguin and the chattiest cat are back to investigate the cow- eating swamp thing in this action-packed graphic novel for fans of Dog Man!'Super funny!' Jim Smith'Absolutely ridiculous (in a good way!)' BookTrust'Deliriously daft!' National Book TokensPeng and Spanners are back in a story full of . . . RADIOACTIVE ICE CREAM! MYSTERY! SUBMARINES! AND A TERRIFYING SWAMP THING! Starring Peng, the sarcastic penguin, and Spanners, a clever cat with a tool belt.When a stately home becomes haunted by a swamp monster (who seems to love kidnapping cows), Peng and Spanners are called in to unblock the mystery. Luckily, robot dog Secret Business is prepared to hang out in a miniature submarine and snoop on anyone who is causing mischief. Meanwhile Peng and Spanners interview suspects, debate everything, and of course try to get their hands on more pizza . . .Perfect for fans of Dogman and Bunny vs Monkey, this highly illustrated graphic novel series will keep kids laughing for hours on end.What kids are saying:'Peng is really brainless. He made me laugh so much.''Crazy.''Really cool.'And parents!'My son read it in two sittings and loved it.''My 9 year old loved this.'

The silliest penguin and the chattiest cat are back to defeat one very bad pig in this action-packed graphic novel for fans of Dog Man.'Super funny!' Jim Smith'Absolutely ridiculous (in a good way!)' BookTrust'Deliriously daft!' National Book TokensJoin your new favourite superheroes, Peng and Spanners, in a story full of . . . JET PACKS! TRICKY PIGS! ROBOTIC SAUSAGE DOGS! AND CACTUS PLANTS! Starring Peng, the sarcastic penguin, and Spanners, a clever cat with a tool belt.Mr Big the pig is totally, 100%, evil, and he's got a plan to steal the Mona Lisa and blame it on Peng and Spanners. In case that wasn't weird enough, he's also got a very quiet but powerful cactus working by his side . . .Perhaps Secret Business, the talking robot dog, who's nose operates as a screwdriver, will be able to help Peng and Spanners break out of jail, throw on their jet packs and save the day.Perfect for fans of Dogman and Bunny vs Monkey, this highly illustrated graphic novel series will keep kids laughing for hours on end.What kids are saying:'Peng is really brainless. He made me laugh so much.''Crazy.''Really cool.'And parents!'My son read it in two sittings and loved it.''My 9 year old loved this.'

Peng and Spanners are off to the Invention Convention with Spanners' latest and greatest invention, the Crust-Away! For fans of Donut Squad and Looshkin, this graphic novel series is laugh a millisecond, with action guaranteed!Rival inventor, Dr Biscuits and his boss, Magnificent, are there too, to steal the Convention's best invention. When they see the Crust-Away in action they realise they could use it to steal anything from anywhere without even leaving their secret hideout!Can Peng and Spanners stop them before it's too late? Will security guards Bosh and Tickle use the Concrete Banana of Justice? And what the flippers does all of this have to do with Mavis Onions and her cat Mr Stinky Pants?Kids love Peng!'I thought Peng was a really brainless character. He made me laugh with the things that he said.''I thought it's really cool because they said really funny things in the story.''I have now read this book 4 times in one week and every time I laugh out loud at the hilarious jokes. The story is very exciting and the pictures are fantastic. The cabbage and custard pizza is a bit weird, but I like it.''My 9 year [old] loved this.''Brilliant comic novel for my 7 yr old.''Read it in two sittings and loved it. Recommended for any kid who likes Bunny vs Monkey. It is funny and has a good story.'

Space rocket, race racket, race to the moon, rocket racers to your places, ready, steady, ZOOM!So begins this rip-roaring race of a read, and the action doesn't stop until the three lovable dinosaurs reach the finish line. But who will make it there first?This is a wonderful action-packed story that children and parents will race through again and again!