Start Small, Think Big – serie

From a tiny egg, follow the life of an Arctic tern chick as she grows, learns to feed and fly, and then travels from the top of the world to the bottom in one of the longest annual migrations of any animal.This book will feed the curiosity of the youngest of readers who are:keen to know how the world worksfascinated by nature enjoy learning new informationThe story is carefully written for children learning to read, with additional factual captions for more advanced readers.And here’s the WOW-factor – a large fold-out world map at the end with diagrams and a fun I-Spy game to take children back into the book to find and identify animals in the pictures.Small, Speckled Egg is part of the Start Small, Think Big series of science-based picture books:Aimed at children aged 4 to 8Covers KS1 primary science subjects that children learn at school High-quality educational content, beautifully illustratedSmall, Speckled Egg explores the life cycle of birds, parts of a bird, how they bring up their young, sleep on the wing, and navigate in flight. It teaches us about polar regions and how our seasons affect them, and the unique wildlife that live on the ice and in the oceans and why it needs protecting.Each book in the series is set in a different habitat and part of the world:Small, Sparkling Raindrop (Southeast Asia/wetlands and the water cycle)Small, Speckled Egg (polar regions and the life cycle of an Arctic tern)Little, Brown Nut (Amazon rainforest and the life cycle of a Brazil Nut tree)Tiny, Floating Coral (Great Barrier Reef and the life cycle of coral)Fluffy, Flying Seed (meadowlands and the life cycle of a dandelion)Small, Shiny Dung Beetle (African savannah and the life cycle of an insect)Build your own life cycle library with this series, a brilliant addition to any home or school bookshelf. Printed on FSC paper from sustainable forests.

**Books for Topics Recommended Reads 2024: 50 Best Books for Year 1**Follow the story of a little, brown nut as it falls to the forest floor. It relies on a rare animal to bury it before it starts to grow into the tallest tree in the Amazon rainforest.This book will feed the curiosity of the youngest of readers who are:keen to know how the world worksfascinated by nature enjoy learning new informationThe story is carefully written for children learning to read, with additional factual captions for more advanced readers.And here’s the WOW-factor – a large fold-out map of South America at the end with diagrams and a fun I-Spy game to take children back into the book to find and identify animals in the pictures.Little, Brown Nut is part of the Start Small, Think Big series of science-based picture books:Aimed at children aged 4 to 8Covers KS1 primary science subjects that children learn at school High-quality educational content, beautifully illustratedLittle, Brown Nut explores the life cycle of a Brazil Nut tree, rainforest ecosystems, and the importance of the Amazon rainforest to local people and the wider world. The book covers germination, pollination, growth, parts of a plants and the structure of rainforests. It highlights why protecting the rainforest is vital for both flora and fauna and for the indigenous people who harvest the nuts and export them around the world.Each book in the series is set in a different habitat and part of the world:Small, Sparkling Raindrop (Southeast Asia/wetlands and the water cycle)Small, Speckled Egg (polar regions and the life cycle of an Arctic tern)Little, Brown Nut (Amazon rainforest and the life cycle of a Brazil Nut tree)Tiny, Floating Coral (Great Barrier Reef and the life cycle of coral)Fluffy, Flying Seed (meadowlands and the life cycle of a dandelion)Small, Shiny Dung Beetle (African savannah and the life cycle of an insect)Build your own life cycle library with this series, a brilliant addition to any home or school bookshelf.  Printed on FSC paper from sustainable forests.

Follow the story of a tiny coral planula floating through the ocean looking for the perfect place to settle and become part largest coral system in the world – the Great Barrier Reef.This book will feed the curiosity of the youngest of readers who are:keen to know how the world worksfascinated by nature enjoy learning new informationThe story is carefully written for children learning to read, with additional factual captions for more advanced readers. And here’s the WOW-factor – a large fold-out map of Australia at the end with diagrams and a fun I-Spy game to take children back into the book to find and identify animals in the pictures.Tiny Floating Coral is part of the Start Small, Think Big series of science-based picture books:Aimed at children aged 4 to 8Covers KS1 primary science subjects that children learn at school High-quality educational content, beautifully illustratedTiny, Floating Coral explores the life cycle of coral and the coral reef habitats that are under the most urgent threat from climate change. The book explores what coral is, how it grows, the different species, and how they form underwater cities teeming with life. It shows their importance to marine biodiversity and the threats that they face from the effects of global warming and non-native species. Each book in the series is set in a different habitat and part of the world:Small, Sparkling Raindrop (Southeast Asia/wetlands and the water cycle)Small, Speckled Egg (polar regions and the life cycle of an Arctic tern)Little, Brown Nut (Amazon rainforest and the life cycle of a Brazil Nut tree)Tiny, Floating Coral (Great Barrier Reef and the life cycle of coral)Fluffy, Flying Seed (meadowlands and the life cycle of a dandelion)Small, Shiny Dung Beetle (African savannah and the life cycle of an insect)Build your own life cycle library with this series, a brilliant addition to any home or school bookshelf. Printed on FSC paper from sustainable forests.

**Books for Topics Recommended Reads - 50 Best Books for Year 1 (Children Aged 5-6)**Follow the journey of a fluffy, flying seed as it is carried by the wind and lands safely in a meadow, the perfect place to grow, providing a fascinating and beautiful insight into the world of plants and their importance to us.This book will feed the curiosity of the youngest of readers who are:keen to know how the world worksfascinated by nature enjoy learning new informationThe story is carefully written for children learning to read, with additional factual captions for more advanced readers.And here’s the WOW-factor – a large fold-out world map at the end, with diagrams and a fun I-Spy game to take children back into the book to find and identify animals in the pictures.Fluffy, Flying Seed is part of the Start Small, Think Big series of science-based picture books:Aimed at children aged 4 to 8Covers KS1 primary science subjects that children learn at school High-quality educational content, beautifully illustratedFluffy, Flying Seed explores how a dandelion grows, protects itself, reproduces and transforms from a bright yellow flower into a delicate white ball of fluffy, flying seeds. The book focuses on temperate meadowland and shows the life cycle of  wildflowers and how they are important for native animals and insects to grow and thrive. Each book in the series is set in a different habitat and part of the world:Small, Sparkling Raindrop (Southeast Asia/wetlands and the water cycle)Small, Speckled Egg (polar regions and the life cycle of an Arctic tern)Little, Brown Nut (Amazon rainforest and the life cycle of a Brazil Nut tree)Tiny, Floating Coral (Great Barrier Reef and the life cycle of coral)Fluffy, Flying Seed (meadowlands and the life cycle of a dandelion)Small, Shiny Dung Beetle (African savannah and the life cycle of an insect)Build your own life cycle library with this series, a brilliant addition to any home or school bookshelf.  Printed on FSC paper from sustainable forests.

**Books for Topics Recommended Reads - 50 Best Books for Year 2 (Children Aged 6-7)**Follow the journey of a small sparkling raindrop as it falls from a cloud and learn about its never-ending cycle, vital to all life on Earth.This book will feed the curiosity of the youngest of readers who are:keen to know how the world worksfascinated by nature enjoy learning new informationThe story is carefully written for children learning to read, with additional factual captions for more advanced readers.And here’s the WOW-factor – a large fold-out at the end with diagrams, maps and a fun I-Spy game to take children back into the book to find and identify animals in the pictures.Small, Sparkling Raindrop is part of the Start Small, Think Big series of science-based picture books:Aimed at children aged 4 to 8Covers KS1 primary science subjects that children learn at school High-quality educational content, beautifully illustratedSmall, Sparkling Raindrop explores the story of the water cycle, the impact of water on the land and for creating vibrant wetland habitats. The book focuses on the mighty Mekong River in Southeast Asia, and shows why clean, healthy rivers are vital for both people and wildlife, including endangered species such as Irrawaddy dolphin severely threatened by over-fishing and pollution.Each book in the series is set in a different habitat and part of the world:Small, Sparkling Raindrop (Southeast Asia/wetlands and the water cycle)Small, Speckled Egg (polar regions and the life cycle of an Arctic tern)Little, Brown Nut (Amazon rainforest and the life cycle of a Brazil Nut tree)Tiny, Floating Coral (Great Barrier Reef and the life cycle of coral)Fluffy, Flying Seed (meadowlands and the life cycle of a dandelion)Small, Shiny Dung Beetle (African savannah and the life cycle of an insect)Build your own life cycle library with this series, a brilliant addition to any home or school bookshelf. Printed on FSC paper from sustainable forests.

Did you know that an adult African elephant can poo up to 20 times a day, producing over 100 kg of dung. So why isn't the savannah covered in it? Because of the mighty dung beetle!  Small, Shiny Dung Beetle tells the story of a female dung beetle, who meets her mate on a fresh pile of elephant poo. Learn about her life cycle (more interesting than a butterfly's) and the super-strength it takes to keep the planet tidy. Because dung beetles don't just eat elephant poo. They could be in a field near you.This book will feed the curiosity of the youngest of readers who are:keen to know how the world worksfascinated by nature enjoy learning new informationThe story is carefully written for children learning to read, with additional factual captions for more advanced readers.And here’s the WOW-factor – a large fold-out map of Africa at the end with diagrams and a fun I-Spy game to take children back into the book to find and identify animals in the pictures.Small, Shiny Dung Beetle is part of the Start Small, Think Big series of science-based picture books:Aimed at children aged 4 to 8Covers KS1 primary science subjects that children learn at school High-quality educational content, beautifully illustratedSmall, Shiny Dung Beetle explores the story of a little green beetle involving fights, theft, navigation by the stars, and a lot of determination and hard work. It covers the life cycle of insects, parts of an insect, food chains, and the different types of dung beetle. The book focuses on the African savannah and shows the beetle’s important role in cleaning up and enriching habitats across the world.Each book in the series is set in a different habitat and part of the world:Small, Sparkling Raindrop (Southeast Asia/wetlands and the water cycle)Small, Speckled Egg (polar regions and the life cycle of an Arctic tern)Little, Brown Nut (Amazon rainforest and the life cycle of a Brazil Nut tree)Tiny, Floating Coral (Great Barrier Reef and the life cycle of coral)Fluffy, Flying Seed (meadowlands and the life cycle of a dandelion)Small, Shiny Dung Beetle (African savannah and the life cycle of an insect) Build your own life cycle library with this series, a brilliant addition to any home or school bookshelf. Printed on FSC paper from sustainable forests.