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One of the titles in the popular ‘Did You Know?’ series from Young Reed, this attractive and fun book is packed with fascinating facts about the ever-popular subject of monkeys. Perhaps due to their similarities to ourselves, monkeys are among the most endearing and popular animals among people around the world. Did You Know? …Some monkeys have a prehensile tail that can grab onto branches and acts like an extra arm. Night Monkeys are nocturnal and have huge owl-like eyes. Howler Monkeys are among the loudest animals in the rainforest – their roaring calls carry for five kilometres. Each spread covers a different aspect of monkey life, from ‘Family life’ and ‘What’s for dinner?’ to ‘Special adaptations’ and ‘Territory matters’. The book looks at monkeys from all around the world, from tamarins and spider monkeys in South America, to African baboons and geladas, to macaques and langurs in Asia. Bite-sized chunks of interesting information coupled with stunning photographs combine to make this an engaging and entertaining introduction to the subject that’s bound to capture the imagination of any reader.

Another title in the popular 'Did You Know?' series looking and Otters.This book is full of fun facts and insights into the world of Otters.As super-quick underwater fishers, Otters are a favourite animal of manypeople around the world.  Did you know:Otters have webbed feet – just like a duck!– to help them swim more quickly throughthe water.The largest species is the Giant Otter ofSouth America, which can grow to twometres in length.Most Otters prefer wild places away fromhumans, although some have taken upresidence in big cities. Bite-sized chunks of interesting information coupled with stunning photographs combine to make this an engaging and entertaining introduction to the subject that’s bound to capture the imagination of any reader.

This informative and entertaining book is full of captivating facts about the notable topic of Pygmy Hippos. Appealing and adorable, it seems that everyone loves a Pygmy Hippo and they are only gaining popularity with people across the globe. Did You Know? …Pygmy Hippos are one of just two types of Hippo and are five times smaller than the Common Hippo.Pygmy Hippos live near water to keep cool, but they cannot swim.They are an endangered species, with only 2,500 currently left in the wild.Every spread includes a different factor of the life of a Pygmy Hippo, from ‘What do they eat?’ and ‘Territory matters’ to ‘The other Hippo’ and ‘Where do they live?’ This book contains bite-sized chunks of fascinating information coupled with gorgeous photographs, which combine to keep any child engaged and enthusiastic. It is a perfect introduction to the subject that’s sure to capture the imagination of any reader.

This informative and entertaining book is full of captivating facts about the world’s Seals and Sea Lions. Endearingocean hunters, Seals are full of character and are a favourite animal for many people around the world. Did you know? …Seals can reach speeds of forty kilometres per hour, dive to depths of two kilometres and hold their breath under water for two hours.Another name for the Seal family is the Pinnipeds, which translates as ‘flipper footed’ – it’s quite an accurate description for these animals.Seal breeding colonies can be huge – one in Africa holds two hundred thousand animals.Each spread covers a different aspect of Seal life, from, from ‘What’s for dinner?’ and ‘Special adaptations’ to ‘Family life’ and ‘Seal gatherings’. The book contains bite-sized chunks of interesting information coupled with stunning photographs, which combineto make this an engaging and entertaining introduction to the subject that’s bound to capture the imagination of any reader.

Among the  titles in the ‘Did You Know?’ series from Young Reed, this attractive and fun book is packed with fascinating facts about the ever-popular subject of what is arguably Australia’s favourite marsupial – the Koala. Among the cutest of all animals, the Koala is loved by people everywhere and is an iconic symbol of the Australian bush. Did you know? … Koalas have many amazing adaptations to help them to live in eucalyptus trees.They are related to kangaroos – the babies are called joeys and grow up in their mum’s pouch. Koalas grunt and bellow loudly to proclaim their territory. Each spread covers a different aspect of Koala life, from ‘Family life’ and ‘What’s for dinner?’ to ‘Territory matters’ and ‘Conserving Koalas’. Bite-sized chunks of interesting information coupled with stunning photographs combine to make this an engaging and entertaining introduction to the subject that’s bound to capture the imagination of any reader.

This attractive and fun book is packed with fascinating facts about the ever-popular subject of Lizards, from tiny geckos to giant monitors. With thousands of species found all over the world, Lizards come in all shapes and sizes and are full of surprises. Did you know? …  Chameleons shoot out their tongue like a catapult to catch prey. Marine Iguanas sneeze out salty snot made from seawater. Many lizards can shed their tail to escape predators, then they grow a replacement. The opening pages ask the question: ‘What is a Lizard?’, looking at some of the more unusual snake-like lizard species and reptile relatives such as crocodiles and dinosaurs. After that, each spread covers a different aspect of lizard life, from ‘Family life’ and ‘What’s for dinner?’ to ‘Amazing adaptations’ and the mind-blowing techniques used by some lizards to deter predators. Bite-sized chunks of interesting information coupled with stunning photographs combine to make this an engaging and entertaining introduction to the subject that’s bound to capture the imagination of any reader.

This is an attractive and fun book, packed with fascinating facts about the ever-popular subject of penguins. Unique, endearing and mysterious, penguins capture the imaginations of humans. For example, Did you know? … There are eighteen different species of penguins in the world. As well as living in icy Antarctica, some penguins can also be found in warm tropical seas. Their adaptations to help them swim underwater are amazing. Each spread covers a different aspect of penguin life, from ‘Getting around’ and ‘What’s for dinner?’ to ‘Amazing adaptations’ and ‘Family life – penguin cities’. Bite-sized chunks of interesting information coupled with stunning photographs combine to make this an engaging and entertaining introduction to the subject that’s bound to capture the imagination of any reader.

Is the Sun a planet or a star? How long is a day on Venus? Can a planet bemade of gas? How big is the Milky Way? ‘Everything You Need To Know About Space’ answers these questions and many more. It includes:• photographs• diagrams explaining patterns and structures in the universe• informative and fun text• activities to test your knowledge• a glossary to explain words• an index• a list of other books and websites where you can learn more.With a deep interest in astronomy since the age of 9, Steve Massey is an accomplished astronomer with 7 published booksA co-author on a science paper on the planet Mercury, he has written numerous published astronomy articles and has been a contributing writer and photographer in related magazines and other book titles across Australia and internationally including the Astronomy Encyclopedia.

This book is a fun read for any child that loves garbage trucks and come with a wonderful toy garbage truck complete with flashing lights and sound Today is not just any old day ... Join Winston and his family as they wait for the garbage to be collected. A great gift idea for kids who love garbage trucks. WARNING: This product contained button cell batteries (LR44) which can be dangerous

This activity pack has loads of fun for children and includes activity pages for colouring in along with puzzles, mazes and coloured pencils to keep them entertained and learning along the way. It also includes a postcard and colourful stickers along with a post to colour and keep. And when they are finished you can seal it all up for safe keeping in this envelope pack. The Reed Activity Packs make learning fun for kids.

A series of beautifully crafted books with engaging and captivating language that incorporate rhyme, repetition, and positional words. These books are designed to enhance early literacy skills, and expand grammar and vocabulary. Parents can rest assured knowing that their children will be immersed in the delightful rhythm of language through the use of rhyming words, which are proven to enhance phonological awareness and boost reading abilities. An engaging educational resource for children from birth.

Captivating and extremely cute, it seems that everyone loves a CAPYBARA and they are hugely popular with people around the world. DID YOU KNOW? … Capybaras are the world’s biggest rodents – they outgrow their mouse and Guinea pig relatives by some margin and can be the same size as a large dog. They are semi-aquatic, meaning that they live partly in the water and partly on land.

Surely one of the world’s most adorable animals, the QUOKKA has captured the hearts ofmany people around the world.Did you know?..Quokkas belong to the marsupial family,alongside animals such as Kangaroos, andafter birth the youngsters grow in theirmother’s pouch.They are known for looking ‘happy’, but this isjust because the shape of their mouthresembles a permanent smile.Surprisingly, Quokkas often climb up into treesin search of a leafy meal.The book contains bite-sized chunks ofinteresting information coupled with stunningphotographs, which combine to make this anengaging and entertaining introduction to thesubject that’s bound to capture the imaginationof any reader.