Bright, bold and beautiful illustrations accompany fascinating facts about these furry flying mammals and their importance to the world we live in. From the way they fly, to how they communicate with each other, how they hunt, and why they sleep upside-down, each of the world's 1,300 types of bat is unique and utterly fascinating. Bats are also incredibly important to the environment. As well as gobbling up pests, and spreading seeds through the forests, they also pollinate over 500 different species of plants throughout the world, including some of our favourite fruits such as mangoes and bananas.
DK's The Bee Book is a wonderful introduction to the humble honeybee: nature's hardest worker, and much more than just a provider of honey! Bees are incredibly industrious, brilliant at building, super social, and--most importantly--responsible for a third of every mouthful of food you eat! Find out how bees talk to one another, what it takes to become a queen bee, what the life of a worker bee is like, and more.
Discover the clever craft behind the beautiful numbers and patterns of maths with this awesome activity book, packed with fun drawing challenges based on math tricks and rules.
'Stands out, amid shoals of ocean-focused fact books, for its friendly and appealing design; it has clearly been made not for the coffee table but for children to use and enjoy.' The Guardian 'It is a masterful execution of Albert Einstein's dictum that everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler.' BBC Wildlife Shortlisted for the Best Childrens Book 5+ category in the Junior Design Awards 2019 Featuring fascinating fishy facts accompanied by bright, bold, and beautiful illustrations, this book takes children on a journey through the sea and all its zones. Touching on mammals, fish, invertebrates, and reptiles, The Sea Book explores a wealth of incredible marine animals and their habitats, from up on the ice, down to colourful coral reefs, underwater forests, and right down to the deepest darkest depths where the weird and wonderful lurk. Following on from The Bee Book , Charlotte Milner continues to highlight to children important ecological issues faced by our planet, this time with a focus on marine life and the damaging effects humans are having on our seas. Children will discover what they can do to help, and there are tips on how to live plastic-free. Children will even get to craft their own recycled shopping bag! This charming celebration of the sea shows children just how extraordinary our oceans are, and is a reminder that it is up to us to keep it that way.
Embark on a journey through the enchanting world of the rainforest in Charlotte Milner's beautifully illustrated The Rainforest Book. Sweep aside the liana vines, hop over the giant roots of the kapok tree, and follow the sound of the howler monkey as you venture into the tropical rainforest. Find out about some of the amazing animals that live there, learn about the enormous variety of life-giving plants, and discover why the Amazon rainforest is known as the 'lungs' of our Earth. In this beautiful book, Charlotte Milner continues to highlight the important ecological issues faced by our planet, following on from The Bee Book, The Sea Book, and The Bat Book. Did you know that over half of our planet's wildlife live in the rainforest? And that at least 2 metres of rain falls in the rainforest every year? The world's rainforests are packed with amazing animals and plants, from the deadly poison dart frog, to the stinky rafflesia flower - there is plenty to discover! As our planet's climate crisis becomes even more critical, The Rainforest Book is the perfect way to introduce little nature-lovers to this enchanting yet threatened world. This celebration of the rainforest shows children just how important it is, and reminds them that it is up to us to care for our planet and its wildlife.
Take a first look at the amazing world of bees in this beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book, a perfect first gift for babies and toddlers. With simple facts and bright images, introduce little ones to the basics of bees, from bumblebees and beautiful flowers to beekeepers and bears that love honey. The friendly, read-aloud text and exciting imagery will have young nature- lovers smiling in no time. Have fun by pointing to the colorful illustrations that tell the story of these bee- rilliant workers. Learn where bees call home, copy the "buzz buzz" sound they make, and find out who the beekeeper is. See how busy bees are and where they make their yummy honey. Filled with simple, fun facts, B is for Bee provides lots to talk about and is cleverly designed to encourage early learners to repeat the fun b-words and buzz like a bee. Charlotte Milner, the author of The Bee Book, The Sea Book, and The Bat Book, continues to tell the tale of these busy bees by introducing little ones to the exciting world of these clever creatures. This sturdy board book is perfect for little hands and the colorful imagery makes this a real page-turner for animal-loving babies and toddlers.
"Have you ever asked why birds swoop and soar in a flock? Or wondered where an army of ants is marching? This non-fiction book explains how animals work together to survive and thrive in the wild, and teaches children how important teamwork is, no matter how big or small a creature you are."--Provided by publisher.
