Children's / Teenage general interest: Nature & animals

A fun activity book that invites kids to get into nature and get muddy through a range of unique crafts, arts and games.

Is your doctor a donkey? Is your postman a platypus? Probably not; that would be amazing! Animals are pretty amazing, and believe it or not, many of them do have jobs. This funny and fascinating introduction to the world of working animals takes children on a whirlwind world tour where they'll me...

From ants to elephants, the animal kingdom is explored and explained in this encyclopedia that puts you at the heart of the action. See the tiny spines on a stinging nettle, watch lichen spreading over a tree, and observe the secret suckers on an iguana's feet. The mysteries of the natural world ...

From gases in your body through to gases in the street to the gases in the atmosphere that make the Northern and Southern Lights, this book takes you on a funny whirlwind journey through this essential state of matter and how they affect the environment.

Young people are not just part of the climate change movement. They are leading the way. Will you be one of them?'Forget everything you think you know about climate change. This book explains why the planet desperately needs our help and how you can use your power to change the world through clim...

From tiny dots of microscopic bacteria to enormous dinosaurs, through Ice Ages and the gallop of evolution, Elli Woollard's lyrical text is a pitch-perfect blend of storytelling, science and wonder. 'Life' will fascinate and entertain the curious child, with Dorien Brouwers' immersive artwork hei...

What can 10 real-life and uniquely jaw-dropping animal journeys teach us about our world, and the ways in which it is changing? As a filmmaker and scientist, Lizzie Daly tells stories about the natural world and uncovers the hidden secrets of our planet. But despite huge advances in technology, t...

This text all about mountains takes children on a grand tour of the highest places on Earth. From the salt flats of the Andes to the snow-capped peak of Mount Fuji, discover 10 of the world's most spectacular mountains and mountain ranges, and the animals and plants that live in them. The chapter...

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 ...