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Get ready to learn everything you never knew about plants and then some! Now in paperback, this illustrated compendium celebrates the plants you didn't even know you used, from your toothpaste to your car tires to the name of your great-great-aunt. This comprehensive overview also contains great plant projects you and your friends can try at home!

Find out about the incredible invention of the flying machine, discover how people have spread the word throughout history and learn all about the solar system! Explore outer space and discover amazing inventions in this fascinating collection of five Read with Oxford non-fiction texts, ideal for children who are beginning to read independently. This collection includes five enjoyable non-fiction texts to encourage your child to explore their world in all its variety - and even zoom off into space! Packed full of incredible facts, with full-colour photos and artwork. The texts are phonics-based and have been specially written so that your child can read them for themselves. Tips for parents and fun after-reading activities help you to get the most out of the texts.Featuring much-loved characters, great authors, engaging storylines and fun activities, Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading books to build your child's reading confidence.Find practical advice, free eBooks and fun activities to help your child progress on oxfordowl.co.uk. Let's get them flying!

In Way-out Day Out, blast off on an eye-popping journey into outer space and discover the amazing planets in our solar system.Oxford Reading Tree inFact is a non-fiction series that aims to engage children in reading for pleasure as powerfully as fiction does. The variety of topics means there are books to interest every child in this compelling series. The series is written by top children's authors and subject experts. The books are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.

"A cute, sentimental tale that will appeal to those who love The Giving Tree"––School Library JournalAdults and children alike will delight in this heartwarming and visually powerful picture book, which shares a timeless story about love, connection, and finding the courage to grow tall on one's own.Every year when the wind blows, the tree’s seeds sail away to a mysterious place—until one little seed decides to stay. At first, the tree supposes the seed should leave. How else would it grow roots to rise tall and strong? But the tree is also lonely, and the mysterious place is far, far away. Will the seed be safe on its own?Stay, Little Seed celebrates the rhythms of the natural world and shares a gentle message for all of us, no matter our age: Sometimes, by letting go and being brave, we begin life’s greatest adventures.“Careful nurturing begets the launch into the unknown: Valentini celebrates both as natural and fitting.”—Kirkus Reviews“Both children and adult readers will identify with [Stay Little Seed’s] timeless themes, from the joy in comforting familial bonds to the growth that can only happen with independence.”—Booklist“A charming and quietly profound story, Stay, Little Seed encourages readers to be courageous enough to let go and experience new adventures in life.”—Books to Borrow, Books to Buy

Explore the wonders of the wild around you with this gorgeously illustrated book of birds by renowned zoologist Camilla de la Bedoyere and award-winning illustrator Philip Giordano.This delightfully wild book covers everything a young nature lover could want to discover about birds. From why flamingos turn pink to the mechanics of how birds fly, this book is filled with fascinating facts about our feathered friends. With eye-catching illustrations and practical tips, Wild Your World Birds is the ideal guide to understanding and nurturing the wildlife that shares our world. The book begins with a comprehensive introduction to birds. Learn all about bird basics, from their bodies to their behaviours. Then, explore the diverse habitats of birds around the world. Discover how birds adapt to their surroundings and explore the species that live in each environment.This carefully crafted guide features:Expert Knowledge Made AccessibleWritten by zoologist Camilla de la Bedoyere, this book breaks down detailed information into fun, digestible segments suitable for children.Illustrations That Educate and EntertainExperience the wonder of birds with vivid illustrations that simplify complex concepts like flight mechanics and species classification for young learners.Practical Tips for Helping WildlifeDiscover practical tips for supporting birds where you live.With clearly presented information and beautiful illustrations, Wild Your World Birds is an ideal addition to your child’s learning library.  Whether they are a budding ornithologist or simply curious about the wildlife around them, this book is sure to educate and delight young nature lovers everywhere.The Wild Your World series immerses young readers in the natural world with expert knowledge and rich illustrations. Discover more about the wild around you with Wild Your World Bees.

Explore the wonders of bees with this gorgeously illustrated book by renowned zoologist Camilla de la Bedoyere and award-winning illustrator Philip Giordano.This delightfully wild book covers everything a young nature lover could want to discover about bees. From learning how bees use their bodies to communicate with each other to understanding how a swarm is formed, this book is filled with fascinating facts about bees. With eye-catching illustrations and practical tips, Wild Your World Bees is the ideal guide to understanding and nurturing the wildlife that shares our world.The book begins with a comprehensive introduction to bees. Learn all about bee basics, from the make-up of a bee’s anatomy to how honey is made. Then, discover the many different species of bees across the world, from orchid bees to mason bees.This carefully crafted guide features:Expert Knowledge Made AccessibleWritten by Zoologist Camilla de la Bedoyere, this book breaks down detailed information into fun, digestible segments suitable for children.Illustrations That Educate and EntertainExperience the wonders of the natural world with vivid illustrations and diagrams, with plenty of fascinating details to pore over.Practical Tips for Helping WildlifeDiscover practical tips for helping bees thrive where you live.With clearly presented information and beautiful illustrations, Wild Your World Bees is an ideal addition to your child’s learning library. Whether they are a budding apiarist or simply curious about the wildlife around them, this book is sure to educate and delight young nature lovers everywhere.The Wild Your World series immerses young readers in the natural world with expert knowledge and rich illustrations. Discover more about the wild around you with Wild Your World Birds.

The mischief and magic of Pinocchio and his riotous friends and foes brought to life in this gorgeous pop-up book. Six stunning pop-up scenes. Pull the tabs for extra fun. AGES: 3 plus AUTHOR: Philip Giordano was born in Italy, to a Filipina mother and Swiss father. After studying at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts in Milan, he earned a Master in Animation in Turin. He works for magazines and publishing houses around the world, illustrating book covers, designing toys, and creating children's books and animations. Philip has won multiple awards, including the International Award for Illustration at the Bologna Book Fair (2010), the Andersen Prize (2017), and Taiwan's best young readers' book of the year in 2021. SELLING POINTS: . Board book with large, dynamic pop-ups with extra tabs to pull

A spectacular re-telling of this classic story in six gorgeous pop-up and novelty scenes. Tumble down the rabbit hole with Alice, accompany her to the Mad Hatter's tea party and see the Cheshire Cat grin. AGES: 5 plus AUTHOR: Philip Giordano was born in Italy, to a Filipina mother and Swiss father. After studying at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts in Milan, he earned a Master in Animation in Turin. He works for magazines and publishing houses around the world, illustrating book covers, designing toys, and creating children's books and animations. Philip has won multiple awards, including the International Award for Illustration at the Bologna Book Fair (2010), the Andersen Prize (2017), and Taiwan's best young readers' book of the year in 2021. SELLING POINTS: . Board book with large, dynamic pop-ups with extra tabs to pull

Originally published in 1883, The Adventures of Pinocchio is one of the best-known and beloved children's classics. In this adapted and shortened edition, enjoy this classic story in six delightful novelty scenes, rich in details and characters, which will take the reader from Geppetto's workshop to Pleasure Island to the whale's belly. Don't forget to pull the tabs for added fun.

A vibrant, interactive seek-and-find picture book with colorful characters that can be placed into real pockets, from award-winning creators Nadine Robert and Philip GiordanoOur little friend Phoebe just turned three! To mark the occasion, she wants to find as many little amazing animal pals as she can to put in her pockets—but where are all her fun-size friends hiding? You’re going to have to help her spot them! From award-winning creators Nadine Robert and Philip Giordano, Phoebe’s Pockets is a seek-and-find adventure that takes kids to ten wonderful and whimsical places, each with their own colorful critter just waiting to be uncovered. Filled with riveting rhymes, spectacular spreads, and real pockets to put each pal in, Phoebe’s Pockets is a celebration of friendship that’s full of interactivity!