Children's / Teenage general interest: Nature & animals

An interactive introduction to musical instruments, light-hearted, engaging and with 50 original compositions to listen to-from the kazoo to the bassoon. What does a double bass or a sitar sound like? What's the difference between bongos and congas? Which instrument has only one note? Which one t...

'Watery Planet' looks at the reasons behind our looming water crisis - from uneven distribution to water wastage, pollution and climate change. It explores how floods, droughts and rising sea levels are becoming a stark reality as the world warms and describes how we are adapting to these challen...

It's time to show FUNGI some LOVE! This book is an icky, mouldy celebration of the incredible work fungus does all day long. Fungus is a generous food-sharer, an air-purifier, a communication network and lots of fun, too. 'Icky World' takes a look at the science of the messiest parts of nature an...

It's time to show MUD some LOVE! This book is an icky, drippy celebration of the incredible work mud does all day long. Mud is a home, a defence, a climate protector, a work of art and lots and lots of fun, too! 'Icky World' takes a look at the science of the messiest parts of nature and reminds ...

Butterflies soar in the sunlight while moths flutter under the moon and stars, and both have been around since the dinosaurs roamed the Earth! From pupas inside a chrysalis or cocoons to camouflaging techniques and what butterflies and moths eat, find out more about these mysterious and majestic ...

Butterflies soar in the sunlight while moths flutter under the moon and stars, and both have been around since the dinosaurs roamed the Earth! From pupas inside a chrysalis or cocoons to camouflaging techniques and what butterflies and moths eat, find out more about these mysterious and majestic ...

From pollination and scattering seeds to labelled diagrams of roots, stamens and stems, discover everything there is to know about flowers. Flowers live everywhere, but what are they made of? And how do they grow? Budding backyard scientists can find out with this picture book guide.

Get lost in the diverse and bustling world of mammals - with more to explore than you ever imagined! 'A Whole World of Mammals' presents the stunning breadth of mammal varieties that roam Earth.

Get lost in the diverse and bustling world of prehistoric life - with more to explore than you ever imagined! 'A Whole World of Prehistoric Life' presents the stunning breadth of animal and plant varieties that filled prehistoric Earth. Which types of animal could swim or fly? When did flowers st...

Take a colourful tour through the prehistoric animal kingdom with this hilarious collection from award-winning author Mike Barfield and illustrator Paula Bossio. From the earliest life forms living under the ocean waves, to the most fearsome dinosaurs, all the way through to early mammals like th...