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SCIENCE - PLANTS & ANIMALS
PLANTS
Fly Traps! Plants That Bite Back (Martin Jenkins – Walker Books) $6 PB EC (Name inside) Humorous cartoon drawings illustrate this fun story of a man searching the world for carnivorous plants. As he hunts down bladderworts, sundews, and Venus flytraps, both he and readers learn about plants that eat animals. The page layout is interesting-variations in type differentiate between the story and the factual information. The man's journey is told in large type, while the facts about carnivorous plants are written in a smaller, bolder type. The device works well, giving a great deal of information in an entertaining fashion. Especially interesting are descriptions of how the plants actually eat the bugs they catch. Read and Wonder is an innovative and highly acclaimed series of non-fiction picture books about the real world. They're written from a very personal viewpoint, mixing facts with feelings, encouraging children to think, feel and imagine as they learn. 5-10 YO http://www.walkerbooks.com.au/Books/Fly-Traps-Plants-That-Bite-Back-Read-and-Wonder-Series-0744552869?view=zoomCover
Plants That Never Ever Bloom (Ruth Heller) $3 PB VGC The natural world is illuminated with the same flair and fun Ruth Heller brings to language. In Plants that Never Ever Bloom, rich, colourful illustrations and informative, rhyming verse unlock a world where mushrooms glow at night and seaweed grows to be gigantic--without a flower in sight! A feast for the eyes. 5-10 YO http://www.amazon.com/Plants-Never-Bloom-World-Nature/dp/0698115589
The Reason For A Flower (Ruth Heller) $4 PB VGC The reason for a flower is to manufacture seeds, but Ruth Heller shares a lot more about parts of plants and their functions in her trademark rhythmic style. An extravagantly beautiful creation. It is unusual in its ingenious way of teaching botany and interesting words to the littlest of readers and her colours and drawings are as electrifying as ever. 4-8 YO http://search.barnesandnoble.com/The-Reason-for-a-Flower/Ruth-Heller/e/9780698115590
Usborne Mysteries And Marvels Of Plant Life (Barbara Cork) $3 PB EC This book is a fascinating introduction to the amazing diversity of plant life, which ranges from giant Redwood Trees to tiny water plants no bigger than a full stop. This book will lead to an understanding of the many links plants have with animals and the environment around them but points out that there is still a great deal to be discovered about plants and the way they live. 8+ http://www.alibris.com/booksearch?qwork=5160256&matches=24&author=Cork%2C+Barbara&browse=1&cm_sp=works*listing*title (Cover different)
Do-It-Yourself Science “All About Seeds” (Melvin Berger) $2 PB EC Identifies various kinds of seeds, what they need to grow, how they scatter, and the role seeds play in feeding the world. Includes eight simple experiments. Children learn best by doing. This series of books encourages children to learn about their physical world. With simple experiments, these books are specially created for young budding scientists. Lovely illustrations. 5-9 YO http://www.amazon.com/All-About-Seeds-Yourself-Science/dp/0590449095
Kingfisher Fun With Simple Science “Growing Plants” (Barbara Taylor) $3 PB VGC Simple experiments and activities introduce the concepts of how plants grow and what affects their growth. Encourages young children to discover for themselves the simple scientific ideas behind the experiments. 8+ http://www.amazon.com/Floating-Sinking-Fun-Simple-Science/dp/0862725267 (Cover the same format)
Acorn Magic (Maggie Stern) $4 HBDJ EC (Fiction) On one summer afternoon, young Simon travels up a nearby mountain with his next-door neighbour to camp overnight and do some bird watching. In his eagerness to collect acorns, the boy reacts too slowly to see the birds that Mrs. Potter spots with her binoculars, and he feels even more let down when a thunderstorm arrives at bedtime. However, when he sees a moose standing at the edge of the lake at daybreak, Simon finally knows his own special moment. Later on, at home, he plants a special acorn-a gift from Mrs. Potter-in his garden so he can watch its slow, magical growth into a tree. The older woman offers the boy small lessons in nature along with some simple but profound insights into life. Heavily applied acrylics in shades of green, orange, and blue create impressionist-style paintings that range in size from smaller vignettes to full double-page spreads. This quiet, reassuring story of intergenerational friendship can be used to introduce young children to the beauty and mysteries of nature. 5-10 YO http://www.amazon.com/Acorn-Magic-Maggie-Stern/dp/0688156991
Investigate Plant Growth (Honey Andersen) $2 PB EC Investigate seeds, grow different plants and find out how to care for plants. Gorgeous illustrations, very child-friendly! 6-10 YO
Tell Me About “Flowers, Trees And Other Plants” (John Stidworthy) $4 PB VGC (Ex lib) Studies the highly visible and diverse world of trees, flowers, and other green-and-growing things, with their distinct ways of reproduction, respiration, photosynthesis, and nourishment. Includes suggestions for projects and activities. Lovely pictures and attractive format. 7-10 YO
DK Eyewitness Explorers “Flowers” (David Burnie) $4 HB EC The Dorling Kindersley Handbooks are the most visually appealing guides on the natural world in the book marketplace. Packed with projects and lively stories, this special pocket sized book for a young investigator to carry in the field is full of flower information, such as the structure of a flower, how flowers grow from seeds and more. Featuring more than 500 full-colour illustrations and photographs, along with detailed annotations. Gorgeous, bright photos enhance a lovely book. http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?item_no=580237&event=1052CLO
Ladybird Discovery “Beginning Biology: Plants” (David Alderton) $4 HB EC A beginning biology book with excellent pictures, including a foldout cutaway tree with labelled parts. Looks at the origin of plants, what is a plant, the world's forests, types of plants from water lilies and carnivorous plants to rainforest giants and threats to their survival. Gorgeous illustrations! 7-11 YO
The Life Of Plants “Plant Growth” (Louise & Richard Spilsbury) $4 HB EC (Ex lib) How quickly do plants grow? What do plants need to grow? What are epiphytes? All plants start their lives tiny and weak, but soon they are able to get what they need to become strong and healthy. 'Plant Growth' investigates what plants need for growth, how they make food, and what happens when they die. 'The Life of Plants' series explores the amazing world of plants. Learn about the different elements of plants, including plant structures, life processes, plant classification, and plant uses. Examples range from familiar plants to fascinating plants. Activities and experiments are included in each book to give you a chance to apply what you have learned. 9+ http://www.amazon.com/Plant-Growth-Plants-Richard-Spilsbury/dp/143291507X
Scholastic “All About Plants Activity Book” (Justine Korman) $3 PB EC Did you know that there are plants that always stay green? You can tell the age of a tree? Some insects help plants grow? Find these great facts - and lots more - in this terrific book. There are many super puzzles for you to do. And you can colour all the pages, too. 6-10 YO http://www.flipkart.com/all-plants-activity-book-justine/0590475908-c1w3f9xhhk
Ladybird Discovery “Plants” (David Alderton) $4 HB BRAND NEW A beginning biology book with gorgeous pictures and wonderful layout. Includes a foldout cutaway tree with labelled parts. This book brings the plant world to life, from the early origins to breeding and self-protection. It explains the intimate links between people, animals and plants - from giant water lilie to algae, and includes information on rainforests and threats to their survival. 7-10 YO
Learn About “Trees” (Peter Mellett) $5 PB EC Reveals for young readers the secret life of trees--what really goes on inside the trunk, how leaves make food, when trees first grew on the earth, and more. Includes 19 information sections on the different parts of a tree and their functions, 23 practical projects that help children discover the life-cycle of a tree, and more than 250 illustrations, photos, and explanatory artwork. 8-12 YO http://www.amazon.com/Learn-About-Trees/dp/1859673139
Literacy Links Picture Books “Trees Belong To Everyone” (Diana Noonan) $2 PB EC A lovely early reader in the Literacy Links (Stage 7) series introducing children into the importance of conserving trees for everyone to enjoy. 5-9 YO http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Trees-Belong-to-Everyone/Diana-Noonan/e/9780790118901/?itm=5
At Home In The Rainforest (Diane Willow) $4 PB EC (Ex lib) From the tops of the tropical trees to the forest floor, readers can observe the inter-relationships of plants and animals which thrive at each level of the rain forest. A lovely picture book with fantastic illustrations! 6-10 YO http://www.amazon.com/At-Home-Rainforest-Diane-Willow/dp/088106484X
Learn About “Rainforests” (Jen Green) $5 PB EC Rainforests cover only about 6 per cent of the Earth's surface, yet they are home to over half of all the species of plants and animals in the world. Learn About Rainforests explores the tallest treetops, reveals the noises of the canopy, and unveils the secrets of the dark and dripping forest floor. Gorgeous photos and interactive format. 8-11 YO http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rainforests-Learn-About-Jen-Green/dp/0754818802
Rainforest Secrets (Arthur Dorros) $4 PB EC A picture book introduction to rain forests, describing their special features and importance to the environment. More kinds of plants and animals live in rain forests than anywhere else on earth. Explore the incredible variety and delicate balance of life in the largest rain forest in the world, the Amazon, as well as the rain forests in different parts of the world, including some in our own backyards. Interesting facts stud the general descriptions. The format and conversational tone will make this accessible to a wide audience, including older reluctant readers. 6-10 YO http://www.arthurdorros.com/books/rainforestsecrets.html
Usborne Explainers “Finding Out About Jungles” (Angela Wilkes) $4 HB EC This book provides an exciting visual introduction to jungles. You can find out about the enormous variety of plants and animals that live in some of the most beautiful areas of the world. You can explore the Amazon and find out about threats to the survival of the rain forests and their inhabitants. Vivid, colourful illustrations bring the world of hummingbirds, fruit bats, giant snakes and flying lizards to life in a fascinating way. 6-9 YO http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Jungles/Angela-Wilkes/e/9780746007594/?itm=91
Lost In The Jungle (Anita Ganeri) $4 PB VGC Boots and Tim have to act fast, they need to take their Aunt Agatha's false teeth to her - she's on an expedition in the Amazon. They need your help as they are swept away by dangerous rapids, overwhelmed by biting army ants, and surrounded by hunters and blowpipes. You will have Aunt Agatha's diary to give you essential survival tips, and vital information about which animals and plants to avoid. With Aunt Agatha's map to guide you, plot a safe route through the Amazon. 6-10 YO http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lost-Jungle-Non-fiction-Anita-Ganeri/dp/0590131486
The Lost Treasure Of The Green Iguana: A Jungle Maze Adventure (Judith Russell) $4 PB EC A lovely jungle maze book with 10 lavishly illustrated maze pages that make up one giant maze, as well as lists of things to find on each page. 6-9 YO http://www.wheelers.co.nz/books/9780733309588-lost-treasure-of-the-green-iguana-a-jungle-maze-adventure-the/
Usborne Young Puzzle Books “Puzzle Jungle” (Susannah Leigh) $4 PB VGC A story about three young explorers who set off in search for the lost city hidden in the Puzzle Jungle. There are puzzles to solve on the way, rope bridges to cross and dangerous creatures to dodge. Wonderful books for the young adventurer! 6-10 YO http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Puzzle-Jungle/Susannah-Leigh/e/9780746017074
Jungle Mazes (Roger Moreau) $5 PB EC Explore worlds nobody has ever seen before in these exciting and dangerous jungle scenes made into 21 mazes that will test your stamina as much as a real safari. You'll encounter friendly and unfriendly animals, plants, insects, and people inhabiting the jungles of Central and South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. You'll climb the roots, vines, and trees of a rain forest. Sail up the alligator-filled Amazon, and keep your eyes peeled for an endangered species of jaguar. In Africa you'll track your way through forests so dense you'll be the first human to set foot in them. You'll come across gorilla families, and a charging bull elephant. Exotic spiders demand that you trace their web mazes, monkeys show you their rope maze, and golden pottos challenge you with their twisted vines. Next, it's on to New Guinea, and the temple ruins of Angkor in Cambodia. But watch out for the suspicious local tribal hunters. Still other mazes threaten to pitch you over waterfalls. Once you've done your best, if you get lost you can find your way out with the section of solutions. 6-10 YO http://www.amazon.com/Jungle-Mazes-Roger-Moreau/dp/0806908769
Usborne Science & Experiments “Ecology: A Practical Introduction With Projects & Activities” (Richard Spurgeon) $4 PB EC A practical introduction to ecology which balances scientific information with hands-on practical activities, experiments and projects. The book also looks at the latest up-to-date scientific developments and tackles the environmental problems that accompany them. 10+ http://www.alibris.co.uk/search/books/qwork/1877186/used/Ecology
The Junior Library Of Ecology “Protecting Our Forests” (Rosa Costa-Pau) $5 HB BRAND NEW (RRP $22.95) Text and illustrations that provide an introduction to environmental problems affecting the quality of our forests. Attractive layout and many colourful illustrations. 10+ http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Protecting-Our-Forests/Rosa-Costa-Pau/e/9780791021040/?itm=9
ANIMALS
V Is For Vanishing: An Alphabet Of Endangered Animals (Patricia Mullins) $6 PB EC In this informative, well-designed alphabet book, Mullins highlights the plight of a number of species faced with possible extinction. For each of 25 creatures she provides common and scientific names as well as the country of habitat. Offering a good mix of well-publicized and lesser-known animals (the giant panda and numbat, for example), she has included animals from every continent except Antarctica. Most of the examples are mammals; birds, reptiles, and amphibians are also represented, but Queen Alexandra's Birdwing butterfly from Papua New Guinea is the only invertebrate cited. Employing exquisitely rendered tissue paper collage art the author displays each animal in its natural environment, with bright colours dominating the landscapes. In contrast to the other 25 letters, X (for "extinct) features muted shadows of species that have not survived. A delightful browsing treat; the preface and appended list of sources provide additional information that will be useful for units on endangered animals. 4-8 YO WINNER OF THE CHILDREN’S BOOK COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA EVE POWNALL AWARD, BEST DESIGNED, ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN'S BOOK, AUSTRALIAN BOOK PUBLISHERS' ASSOCIATION; BEST PICTURE BOOK, WILDERNESS SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA ENVIRONMENT AWARD FOR CHILDREN'S LITERATURE; GOLD AWARD, VI DIMENSIONAL ILLUSTRATORS AWARDS SHOW, NEW YORK USA, PAPER COLLAGE. http://www.amazon.com/V-Vanishing-Alphabet-Endangered-Animals/dp/0064434710
Scholastic “Dinosaurs To Dodos: An Encyclopedia Of Extinct Animals” (Don Lessem) $6 PB EC The impressive talents of archaeologist Lessum and illustrator Jan Sovak combine in this informative, visually stirring overview. Moving chronologically through 12 time periods, the book traces major historic phenomena that resulted in the extinction of various species. Each chapter comprises a few clearly written articles describing the time period, useful sidebars and dazzling illustrations adding dimension to the text, and a gallery of extinct creatures from the period appears at the end of each short chapter. Accompanying the clear and colourful graphics are captions noting pronunciation, life span, and other information, as well as a one-sentence description of some unique quality about the animal or explanation for its extinction. 10+ http://www.alibris.com/search/books/qwork/1726441/used/Dinosaurs%20to%20Dodos:%20An%20Encyclopedia%20of%20Extinct%20Animals
DK Animal Watch: Protecting Our Planet (Roger Few) $6 HBDJ EC (Ex lib) Offers insight into habitats at risk, the endangering of species through hunting and trade, and current efforts to fight extinction. Packs information and sharp colour photos onto the page in happily crowded formats. Frequent chapters detailing a day in the life of professionals, as well as hands-on activities and suggestions for taking positive action, increase the books' value. Useful for sparking ideas for further research. 8+ http://www.amazon.com/Animal-Watch-Roger-Few/dp/0789477661
Ladybird Discovery “Quest For New Animals” (David Alderton) $3 HB EC Part of a series, this book looks at animals which were thought to be extinct, but which have been rediscovered from the depths of the sea, to the heart of the rainforest. Included is a fold-out illustrating animals which have been brought back from the brink. 8+ http://www.amazon.co.uk/Quest-Animals-Discovery-David-Alderton/dp/072141821X
My First Flap Fact Book “Extinct Animals” (Jane Bowring) $4 PB EC Thousands of years ago a huge creature with curved tusks and a warm woolly coat roamed the icy plains of the north. It is hiding under the flap. Can you guess what it was? Look for clues in the words and pictures, then lift the flaps. A world from another time will be revealed to you along with fascinating facts about extinct animals and how they lived. A gorgeous book for the young child! Wonderful illustrations! Recommended! 4-7 YO http://www.redpepperbooks.co.za/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=9780864612564 (Same format cover)
Getting To Know “Endangered And Extinct Species” (Jeff K. L. Lay) $5 HB BRAND NEW Some species of animals that roamed the earth centuries ago have become extinct. And some that still live today are now endangered. This book provides an interesting introduction to some of these animals with life-like pictures and concise notes. This book will create awareness in young readers of the need to save these endangered species from extinction. 5-10 YO http://translate.google.com.au/translate?hl=en&sl=th&u=http://www.se-ed.com/eShop/(A(9T_JJiHGyQEkAAAAMGUwOGFlZGQtYzMxNS00MmUyLWE4MzItMjlhMmUyMWQ0ZWZjGXzTI_lC3r5Ha6VstS0lNuLm0Xs1))/Search/SearchList.aspx%3FKeyword%3DJeff-K.L.-Lay%26SearchType%3DTranslate%26SelectType%3DAll&ei=WxLHSanqCZGYsAPV3pjzBg&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=2&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3D%25E2%2580%259CEndangered%2BAnd%2BExtinct%2BSpecies%25E2%2580%259D%2B(Jeff%2BK.%2BL.%2BLay)%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG
Australia’s Threatened & Endangered Animals (Sheree Marris) $4 PB VGC Australia has lost more species of mammal than any other continent in the world. Many Australian animals are endangered. This book introduces a complex topic in a positive, realistic and simple way. It highlights both the folly of the European approach to the Australian environment and the work of volunteers, scientists, farmers and environment workers towards saving threatened species. A broad range of interesting animals are discussed, examining the reason for their decline and what is being done to save them. Short-listed for the 2000 Wilderness Society Environment Awards for Children's Literature. 7-11 YO http://www.gould.edu.au/shop/product.asp?pID=11&c=26120
Earth’s Endangered Creatures “Operation Elephant” (Jill Bailey) $4 HB EC (Ex lib) The story of the African elephant and the fight to save it from extinction told from the viewpoints of three people who, in very different ways, control the animals' fate. This exciting series looks at the problems facing the world's endangered animals. Through her lively text, conservationist Jill Bailey describes why the animals are threatened and outlines the efforts being made to ensure their survival. 8-11 YO http://www.trademe.co.nz/Books/Nonfiction/Pets/Other/auction-204733449.htm
My First Picture Book “Tasmanian Devils” (Steve Parrish) $2 PB VGC The perfect introduction to Australian wildlife for 3-6 year olds, with easy to read, informative text. Large pictures illustrate how the animals live; caption text expands on the pictorial information. http://themapshop.com.au/site/index.cfm?module=STORETIGER&bit=products&product_id=168327&cart_id=A719F7B4-FE56-8EAC-6C16431FC024021F
Papio (Victor Kelleher) $5 PB VGC (Fiction) It seems simple enough for David and Jem to release the two baboons from the experimental research station where they are doomed to die. But when they discover that the baboons are no longer capable of looking after themselves in the African bush, David and Jem are forced to stay and protect them. And that's when their problems truly begin ... SHORTLISTED FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 9+ http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/k/victor-kelleher/papio.htm
Green Watch “Battle For The Badgers” (Anthony Masters) $3 PB BRAND NEW (Fiction) Tim's world has been turned upside down. His dad's in prison. His mum's had a breakdown. And he's been sent to stay with his weird Uncle Seb. Seb, and his two kids, Flower and Brian, run Green Watch - a pressure group that supports green issues. At first Tim thinks they're a bunch of cranks - but soon finds himself entangled in a fervent battle to save badgers from needless extermination. 9+ http://cgi.ebay.com.my/battlefor-the-badgers-anthony-masters_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ380097735359
Green Watch “Sad Song Of The Whale” (Anthony Masters) $3 PB VGC (Fiction) Tim leaps at the chance to join Green Watch on an anti-whaling expedition in the Falklands. However, events don't turn out quite as he expected. And soon, he and the other members of Green Watch, find themselves shipwrecked and fighting for their lives...9+ http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sad-Song-Whale-Green-Watch/dp/0590763482
The Whale’s Song (Dyan Sheldon) $6 PB EC (Fiction) Lilly's grandmother tells tales of singing whales who came from miles away in answer to a child's desire to see them dance across the waves. One night, Lilly hears the whales and watches breathlessly as they "leaped and jumped and spun across the moon." The poetic, rhythmic text tells how a small girl believes the whales will come - as they did in past times - and fill the oceans, "as big as the hills . . . as peaceful as the moon". Day after day, Lilly waits by the shore. If only she knew the secret of the whales' song. It is enriched by Blythe's wonderfully evocative paintings, which range from warm, realistic close-up portraits to dramatically moonlit seascapes. 5-9 YO http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/s/dyan-sheldon/whales-song.htm (Not a mini-treasure - full size)
Puzzle Island (Paul Adshead) $5 PB GC Dear Friend," entreats this book's cover, "I am in urgent need of your help. Travel to Puzzle Island . . . and help me to save the rarest creature in the world from extinction." Thus begins an intricate, engrossing puzzle certain to happily occupy reader-detectives. Each of 11 elaborately detailed illustrations depicts a different part of the island, and squirreled away in each are the figures of four different creatures (space between certain branches of one tree, for example, is shaped like an upside-down cow). Adshead frames each picture with four alphabets; letters from each are missing, and these can be unscrambled to disclose the names of the hidden animals. Once these amiable tasks have been accomplished, however, the hunt for the "rare creature" is far from over. There are more messages to be assembled, concealed words, secret codes, rhyming clues. 7-11 YO http://www.paul-adshead.com/page10.html
Animal Atlas (Daniela De Luca) $5 HB VGC (Top of spine has a little bumping) Fun-filled atlas provides basic knowledge in an engaging, child-friendly way by placing pictures of animals found in certain areas of the globe on the actual maps. Humorous artwork captures children’s imaginations encouraging them to learn both about the animals of different continents, but also about the world and its continents and countries themselves. Highly recommended! 4-10 YO http://www.alibris.com/booksearch?qwork=10939077&matches=20&author=De+Luca%2C+Daniela&browse=1&cm_sp=works*listing*title
Aska’s Animals (David Day) $6 HB EC (Inscription) An enchanting book filed with wonder and surprise. Aska’s Animals stunningly depicts the beauty and magic of the animal kingdom. Animals from around the world are portrayed, including the stealthy tiger, the bounding deer and the majestic polar bear. Award winning artist Warabé Aska is a master of disguise and his paintings reveal more at every glance. His oil paintings, a combination of brilliant hues and subtle graduations, will fascinate adults and children alike. David Day’s poetry underscores the mythical quality of the paintings. Recommended! 6-11 YO http://www.daviddaybooks.com/askas%20animals.htm
Stories From Nature: Thirty-One Animal Tales (Jane Werner Watson) $5 HB VGC (Corner cut from one endpaper) Delightfully told and beautifully illustrated, there are 31 true tales about animals from all parts of the world. A charming vintage book! 6-11 YO http://cgi.ebay.com.my/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280201622241&indexURL=
And So They Build (Bert Kitchen – Walker Books) $5 PB GC (Minor dog ears) This handsome picture book provides a fascinating glimpse of some of the architectural wonders to be found within the animal world and will be a welcome addition to most natural-history collections. It examines 12 different animal builders and the design purposes behind each of their unique constructions. From satin bowerbirds to swallows, from cubiterme termites to harvest mice, there is an information-laden paragraph or two about the animal's lifestyle and building activities on the left-hand page and an exquisitely detailed portrait of the animal and its construction within a natural landscape on the right-hand page. 6-10 YO http://www.amazon.com/So-They-Build-Bert-Kitchen/dp/1564025020
Step By Step “Animal Homes” (Anita Ganeri) $4 HB VGC Why do beavers build dams across the river? Where do chimpanzees make their nests? How does a spider spin its sticky web? What do tailor ants use instead of needles and thread? How does a bee make wax? This beautiful book answers all these questions and more as it explores the skilful way in which animals build their homes. With step-by-step illustrations, it shows how each home is constructed, and looks at the many fascinating techniques and materials that are used. Gorgeous illustrations, simple text. 6-10 YO
DK Really Horrible Guides “The Really Wicked Droning Wasp And Other Things That Bite And Sting” (Theresa Greenaway) $5 HB GC (Ex lib) Colourful close-up photographs accompany this introduction to creatures traditionally considered scary or repulsive. Very easy text suitable for beginning readers. Great book! 4-9 YO http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0789411180/mffindbook-21
DK Really Horrible Guides “The Really Sinister Savage Shark And Other Creatures Of The Deep” (Barbara Taylor) $5 HB VGC (Ex lib) If your child likes powerful, scary or unusual sea creatures, then this book will entertain and educate them. It's filled with well-done (and some very unusual) pictures and associated interesting facts. The book is not just about sharks, but about a wide variety of undersea life. The topics group the creatures into categories such as "armed and dangerous" (octopus and anemone), "fins like wings" (rays) and "spikes and spines" (lionfish, porcupine fish). A fantastic book for preschoolers and older children. Very easy text suitable for beginning readers. Great book! 4-9 YO http://www.amazon.co.uk/Really-Sinister-Savage-Shark-Creatures/dp/0789420503
DK Really Horrible Guides “The Really Hairy Scary Spider And Other Creatures With Lots Of Legs” (Theresa Greenaway) $5 HB VGC (Ex lib) This is a very colourfully produced book. Exactly the sort of well presented work that will play an important part in a child's growing awareness of the wonders in the world around it. Contains the following sections; Spiders Galore, Hairy Hunters, Fast Movers, Count Those Legs, Clever Disguises, Ant Attack, Tiny Tanks and Beastly Bugs. A fantastic book for preschoolers and older children. Very easy text suitable for beginning readers. Great book! 4-9 YO http://www.snazal.com/buy-online-0789410281.html
Inside The Whale And Other Animals (Ted Dewan) $6 HB EC The inner anatomy of 21 animals, including the chicken, gorilla, crocodile, snake, fly, and snail. A double-spread, full- colour, labelled drawing is given for each, with cutaway sections to focus attention on special features. Smaller side drawings- -often humorous--expand on topics: how an egg progresses from unripe ova to complete egg; how the tortoise's lung expands and compresses as the tortoise pulls in and out of its shell; how the bat's tendons and bones are constructed to help it perch upside down. Highly recommended! Very much like a DK book. 6-12 YO
Usborne Starting Point Science “Life On Earth” $6 PB EC This volume contains six titles from the series and explains the subjects using illustrations, simple text, experiments, activities and quizzes. Taking questions as the starting point, these books introduce young children to the natural world around them. A lovely book! 5-10 YO http://www.amazon.co.uk/Earth-Usborne-Starting-Point-Science/dp/0746019726
Head To Tail “Ears And Eyes” (Theresa Greenaway) $5 HB EC Why do some animals have large noses or big eyes? Fascinating animal features are explored in this exciting book that takes an in-depth look at animals’ eyes and ears and the ways that these assist in keeping the animal alive. Life-like illustrations and lively easy-to-read text combine to make this a perfect introduction to the amazing way God has made animal life. 7-11 YO http://www.alibris.co.uk/search/books/isbn/0811482677
Head To Tail “Tongues And Tails” (Theresa Greenaway) $6 HB BRAND NEW In the animal kingdom, there are a wide variety of different functions that tongues and tails provide. We are all aware that tongues are used to move food into and around the mouth. However, there are many more uses. Specialized tongues are used to lure and capture prey, grab the food, sometimes by wrapping around it; sometimes it is a tube to suck food and other times food is captured when it is stuck to it. Tails are even more versatile. Some animals use them as an additional appendage, others use theirs to communicate, defend themselves, lure mates, as blankets, and even as an ever present source of shade. Written for the young reader at the middle school level, this book chronicles all of these uses for these appendages. Wonderful illustrations enhance this lovely book! 7-11 YO http://www.alibris.com/booksearch?qsort=p&qcond=6&qisbn=0811482715&siteID=l2oCeVZroE8-q93D2wLjliB8dOYJHanp9Q
My First Book Of Animals (Jenny Wood) $5 HB EC A delightful large picture book introducing the habits and habitats of a variety of animals for young readers with gorgeous illustrations. 5-10 YO. http://www.amazon.com/First-Book-Animals-Jenny-Wood/dp/1557823308
Kingfisher Tell Me About “The World Of Animals” (Jackie Gaff) $4 PB EC Focusing on animals, this book has 35 major questions covering the main topics, with answers to a further 100 questions given in boxes on each spread. This is one of a series of picture-books with a question-and-answer format. The topics move from the child's immediate surroundings - the body and everyday things in and around the home - out into the wider world of animals, plants, the Earth and beyond, into outer space. Each book has eight project boxes, with things to make and do. Great illustrations and lively format – sure to be a winner! 6-10 YO
Weird And Wonderful Guides “Scary And Sneaky” (Barbara Taylor) $4 PB EC (Ex lib) Brings you the amazing creatures and features of the natural world as you've never seen them before. Spectacular photographs and dynamic text will make you wonder that nature can be so weird! Featuring the amazing variety of ways in which animals and plants attack their prey, defend themselves and terrify us! Poisons, stings and terrible teeth. Creatures of the night who patrol the darkness in search of a meal. Crafty tricks and brilliant disguises that fool enemies and trap unsuspecting prey. 4-9 YO http://www.amazon.com/Scary-Sneaky-Barbara-Taylor/dp/0872266605
Disguises And Surprises (Claire Llewellyn – Walker Books) $5 PB EC Continuing the BRIGHT SPARKS series, a colour illustrated picture book on animal camouflage. The camouflage techniques of stick insects, octopuses and polar bears, amongst others, are described and explained using diagrams and fold-out pages. Brilliant illustrations bring to life this great book about animal camouflage. This book is filled with facts and fun true or false questions. 6-10 YO http://www.amazon.com/Disguises-Surprises-SuperSmarts-Claire-Llewellyn/dp/0763600377
Can You Find Me? A Book About Animal Camouflage (Jennifer Dewey) $4 PB GC In this unique picture book, youngsters will journey into the worlds of mammals, sea animals, insects, and reptiles and discover their camouflaging techniques. In searching out the animals, readers also discover true facts about the fascinating creatures they find. 5-9 YO http://www.paperbackswap.com/book/details/9780590415538-Can+You+Find+Me+A+Book+About+Animal+Camouflage
Camouflage (Bernard Stonehouse) $5 PB EC Explains how various animals on land, in the air, and in the water use camouflage to hide from predators or to capture their prey. A gorgeous book full of wonderful illustrations and descriptions of the way animals can blend in with their environment! Recommended! 7-12 YO http://www.amazon.com/Camouflage-Bernard-Stonehouse/dp/0439095913
Questions And Answers About “Animal Camouflage” (Anita Ganeri) $3 PB EC One of the titles in the "Animal Questions and Answers" series, which is a series of information books for children. This book looks at the topic of camouflage, the disguise that animals use to avoid being seen or to make them appear something they're not, such as something nasty to eat. Lovely book for the younger reader. 5-10 YO
Do You Know The Difference?: Wild Animals (Andrea Bischhoff-Miersch) $4 PB EC An interesting concept and attractive presentation that addresses questions children often ask. Twelve of nature's "confusables" - animals with similar physical characteristics (e.g., alligator/crocodile, jaguar/leopard, sea lion/seal, sharks/dolphins) - are presented on facing, softly shaded, pastel pages. Each lifelike illustration, done in natural tones, depicts an animal with its name in bold type, a simple caption, and text that explains why it is often misidentified. Insert drawings show specific physical characteristics such as the shape of a head or skin pattern. Facts are not overwhelming but do present comparisons of habitats, diets, and behaviours. 6-11 YO http://www.amazon.com/You-Know-Difference-Andrea-Bischhoff-Miersch/dp/0613048539
Totally Wild Project Sheets (Cherrie Bottger) $3 PB EC (Ex lib) A fact-filled book of the most popular project sheets taken from the television programme ‘Totally Wild.’ They’re all about the interesting ways animals and plants grow, find food, defend themselves and about their natural habitat. Use the book for fun or for school projects. 10+
Bizarre Beasts: And Other Oddities Of Nature (Anita Ganeri) $5 PB VGC (Name on inturn) Twelve gorgeous double page spreads feature bizarre animals and plants and include sidebar discussions of other unusual products of the natural world. Among the oddities are the duck-billed platypus, hammerhead shark, matamata turtle, king vulture, vampire bat, Australian frilled lizard, giant anteater, and mandrill. Also appearing are incredible insects, fantastic fish, and amazing plants. Introductory paragraphs are surrounded by five or six captioned full-colour drawings, and a small range map as well as facts and vital statistics. Recommended! 6-11 YO
Weird Wildlife “Mammals” (Jen Green) $4 HB EC (Ex lib) From freaky fish to funky fungi and scaly skins to tremendous trees, wildlife can be both strange and fascinating. This new series takes a close look at wildlife and some of its most amazing plants and creatures. High interest level books, excellent for less able older readers or reluctant readers. Packed with strange and interesting facts about wildlife that readers will love; disgusting dinners, weird weapons and super senses. Learn about basic scientific principles through addressing fascinating questions such as: What does the position of a mammal's eyes tell you? Fun (and safe) activities and projects enable children to develop an understanding of wildlife for themselves. Weird Facts sections and Weird Words glossary sections help the reader to summarise information. Striking full-colour photographs and artwork. 7-11 YO http://www.alibris.com/booksearch?qsort=&page=1&matches=3&browse=1&isbn=9781841383606&full=1
First Starts Animals “Mammals” (Anita Ganeri) $4 HB EC (Name on inturn) The informative text provides a good introduction to mammals. After a brief look at the distinctive features of mammals, the author discusses the structure and function of mammal bodies, using a variety of animals to illustrate the text. Interesting topics such as parenting, growing up, camouflage and ageing are included. Numerous colourful drawings complement the text. Designed to attract first readers to non-fiction, the books in this series present popular topics through a combination of illustrations linked by simple text and captions. It includes a "things to do section". 5-8 YO
Nature Company Discoveries “Reptiles” (Dr. Allen E. Greer) $5 PB GC Describes physical characteristics and behaviour of reptiles including turtles, crocodiles, lizards, snakes, and other slimy creatures. Wonderful illustrations, highly recommended! 6-10 YO http://www.alibris.com/search/books/qwork/5698656/used/Reptiles
Discovering Reptiles And Amphibians (Stephen Caitlin) $3 PB VGC Describes the characteristics of various reptiles and amphibians such as the boa constrictor, monitor lizard, Gila monster, and the tuatara. Great for young readers with simple text and lovely illustrations. 6-10 YO http://www.ecampus.com/book/9780816717538
Usborne Mysteries And Marvels Of “The Reptile World” (Ian Spellerberg) $4 PB EC These books take an exciting and detailed look at many of the amazing, the mysterious and the unexplained aspects of nature. Beautiful, realistic illustrations, great Usborne layout!. 8+ http://www.alibris.co.uk/booksearch?qwork=5698644&matches=26&author=Spellerberg%2C+Ian&browse=1&cm_sp=works*listing*title (Cover different)
Reptiles: Over 100 Questions And Answers To Things You Want To Know (Joyce Pope) $3 HB GC (Ex lib) Describes the physical characteristics and habits of lizards, snakes, crocodiles, turtles, and other reptiles. 8-12 YO http://www.amazon.com/Reptiles-Over-Questions-Answers-Things/dp/B0012DKAPY
Nightprowlers: Everyday Creatures Under Every Night Sky (Jerry Emory) $5 PB VGC A colourful, oversized, eco-friendly book features the flying, crawling, creeping creatures of the night, in a study that also includes entertaining projects and tips on working to preserve the natural world. From the author: “This book is the result of months of research. I really believe it is perfect for kids, their parents, teachers, and home schoolers. I've received great feedback from teachers who use this book in their classrooms. I am a naturalist and science writer who prides himself on accuracy and detail. In addition to being a fun book, it's packed with inexpensive activities, and all the information has been reviewed by experts in their fields. I maintained those same standards for my other children's books.” 10+ http://www.amazon.ca/Nightprowlers-Jerry-Emory/dp/images/015200694X
Scholastic “How Do Bats See In The Dark? Questions And Answers About Night Creatures” (Melvin & Gilda Berger) $5 PB EC In this wonderful introduction to nocturnal animals, kids will learn hundreds of facts about creatures of the night. Readers will find out that each kind of firefly has its own special signal, that cockroaches have been on Earth since the time of the dinosaurs, and that a litter of 14 baby opossums will fit easily in a soupspoon! 7-11 YO http://www.alibris.com/search/books/qwork/3008606/used/How%20Do%20Bats%20See%20in%20the%20Dark%3F:%20Questions%20and%20Answers%20about%20Night%20Creatures
Nature Club “Night Creatures” (Joyce Pope) $2 PB EC Describes the appearance and behaviour of such nocturnal animals as the owl, bat, and moth. Great introductory book on animals of the night. 7-10 YO http://www.paperbackswap.com/book/details/9780816727834-Night+Creatures+Nature+Club
Can You Believe It? “The Natural World” (Jenny Vaughan) $3 HB GC (Ex lib) Does a cow really have four stomachs? The answer to this and other conundrums are found in this book. It contains facts from the world of nature. Great illustrations and photos broken up into readable boxes of information. 7-10 YO
Reader’s Digest Record Breakers “The Living World” (David Lambert) $4 HB EC Which animal has the largest brain? Which mammal dives deeper beneath the oceans than any other? Which animal lives the longest? Find out the answers to this and hundreds more record breaking animals in this fascinating, colourful book. Designed for the younger reader, this series features details of the largest, the tiniest, the first, and so on, giving facts, descriptions and of the smallest, slowest, fastest and biggest animals the world has known. Great illustrations and layout. 9+
How Speedy Is A Cheetah? Fascinating Facts About Animals (Richard Roe) $2 PB EC Which animal has the biggest ears? Which are the fastest and slowest animals? Are there some animals which shine in the dark? You’ll find the answers to these and many more intriguing questions in this absorbing book all about the animal kingdom. Wonderful, detailed illustrations and simple text for the young student. 7-10 YO
Usborne Mysteries & Marvels Of The Animal World (Heather Amery) $3 PB VGC What is the world's tallest animal? Why do zebras have stripes? This book reveals little-known facts and explains many mysteries of nature. Beautiful, realistic illustrations, clear and simple text and great Usborne format. A winner for young children! 7-10 YO http://www.amazon.com/Mysteries-marvels-ocean-life-Morris/dp/0590223283/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1209688707&sr=1-8 (Similar format cover)
Ladybird Explorers Plus “Animal Journeys” (Barbara Taylor) $4 HB EC An interactive children's book, focusing on animal journeys. It offers insight into the subject, while keeping children's attention and involving them in the text with special see-through pages, wheels, flaps and windows. 8-12 YO http://www.alibris.com/search/books/isbn/9780721456782 (Same format cover)
Kingfisher Explorer Books “Animal Journeys” (Theodore Rowland-Entwistle) $2 PB VGC (Name on inside) Describes the reasons for the regular migrations of such animals as seals, caribou, lemmings, birds, and insects. Wonderful illustrations and clear, simple text. 7-10 YO
The Animal Kingdom “Hunting And Stalking” (Malcolm Penny) $2 HB EC A colourful book looking at the ways different animals from around the world hunt and stalk their prey. 8-11 YO
Usborne Starting Point Science “How Do Animals Talk?” (Susan Mayes) $2 PB EC Each book in this series provides an introduction to an aspect of the natural or scientific world, here animal communication, with lots of information to help answer children's questions about the world around them. They contain safe and easy experiments to help clarify explanations. Great pictures and format. 6-10 YO http://www.amazon.co.uk/Animals-Talk-Usborne-Pocket-Science/dp/0746047401 (Different cover)
Bugs Are Insects (Anne Rockwell) $4 HBDJ GC (Ex lib) Is a ladybug really a bug? Is a honeybee an insect? How about a spider? How do you know? Find out how you can tell if a beautiful butterfly or a crawling centipede is actually an insect or something else. Discover a hidden world of tiny creatures building their homes, stalking their prey, and hiding from their enemies right in your own backyard. Lovely ‘Eric Carle-like’ picture book. 4-8 YO http://www.harpercollins.com/books/9780064452038/Bugs_Are_Insects/index.aspx
Crafts For Kids Who Are Wild About Insects (Kathy Ross) $5 HB EC (Ex lib) Using such recyclables and readily available materials as pipe cleaners, plastic bottles, styrofoam trays, pegs, oatmeal boxes, toilet-paper rolls, and old socks and neckties, this book offer 20 projects such as "Magnified Bugs," "Lucky Ladybug Necklace," and "Butterfly Lapel Pin". Lovely book that children will enjoy looking at time and time again. 4-9 YO http://www.morebookstore.com/rel/v2_viewupc.php?storenr=335&upc=076130276X
I Didn’t Know That “Some Bugs Glow In The Dark And Other Amazing Facts About Insects” (Claire Llewellyn) $4 HB GC (Ex lib) Provides information about various insects and their physical characteristics, homes, feeding habits, and defences. 5-10 YO http://www.alibris.com/search/books/qwork/8823333/used/I%20Didn't%20Know:%20Some%20Bugs%20Glow
I Didn’t Know That “Spiders Have Fangs And Other Amazing Facts About Arachnids” (Claire Llewellyn) $3 HB FC (Ex lib, minor reading wear) Loaded with fascinating facts about arachnids, especially spiders, such as how they make webs, hunt, communicate, look after their young, and defend themselves. For example, they learn that spiders must spin a new web daily since old threads lose their stickiness and break easily. Projects are simple enough to be done without adult supervision. Search-and-find activities sprinkled throughout the texts will be popular with today's Where's Waldo? loving crowd. Bold lettering (interspersed black pages have white print) is easy on readers' eyes. Italicized words appear in the appended glossaries. A lovely book! 6-10 YO http://www.amazon.com/DidnT-Know-Spiders-Fangs-Didnt/dp/0761305998
Usborne Mysteries And Marvels Of “Insect Life” (Dr. Jennifer Owen) $4 PB EC Brings to life many of the unusual and unexpected aspects of insect life, including how butterflies develop, how ant colonies work, and how animals defend themselves. Beautiful, realistic illustrations, great Usborne layout! 8+ http://www.amazon.com/Mysteries-marvels-ocean-life-Morris/dp/0590223283/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1209688707&sr=1-8 (Similar format cover)
Nature Company Discoveries “Insects And Spiders” (George Else) $6 PB EC How does a insect breathe under water? Why are head lice difficult to dislodge? Which spider throws a silk net over its prey? Why do moths flutter around lights? How does and insect attract a mate at night? A dynamic reference book for children with atmospheric illustrations, strong photographs and lively text to engage and encourage readers to discover for themselves the world around them. A four-page foldout in the centre reveals a dramatic, and perhaps unexpected, perspective. Recommended! 9+ http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Insects-and-Spiders/George-Else/e/9780760746417/
Spiders Spin Webs (Yvonne Winer) $6 PB EC This fascinating book features a variety of spider species from around the world. Yvonne Winer's charming, atmospheric verses create the mood for each individual spider and its web, and Karen Lloyd-Jones' colourful, detailed illustrations depict them with dazzling realism. The spider identification guide adds a further dimension with factual information about the spiders. 4-9 YO http://w3.icr.com.au/~winery/books/hamilton.html
Amazing World Of Spiders (Janet Craig) $3 PB VGC Discusses the characteristics and behaviour of different kinds of spiders. Great for young readers with simple text and lovely illustrations, explaining how the eight-legged arthropods differ from insects, describing their general characteristics, and focussing on the unique ways in which different species spin their webs. 6-10 YO http://www.alibris.com/search/books/qwork/260972/used/Amazing%20World%20of%20Spiders
Life Story “Spider” (Michael Chinery) $3 PB EC Describes the physical characteristics and life cycle of the spider. A two-page appendix of miscellaneous facts is included in each. Sharp, full-color photographs accompany the narratives; colour drawings also appear on alternate pages. 7-11 YO http://www.amazon.co.uk/Spider-Life-Story-Michael-Chiney/dp/0816721092
Life Story “Snake” (Michael Chinery) $3 PB EC An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of snakes A two-page appendix of miscellaneous facts is included in each. Sharp, full-colour photographs accompany the narratives; colour drawings also appear on alternate pages. 7-11 YO http://www.alibris.com/search/books/qwork/7870397/used/Snake%20-%20Pbk%20(Life%20Story)
The Honey Makers (Gail Gibbons) $6 HBDJ GC (Ex lib) The author introduces young readers to honeybees and bee culture in this informative picture book. She explains the organization of a hive, the life cycle of these social insects, and typical beekeeping practices. Of particular note are the sections on making honey (nectar is passed by mouth back and forth until it becomes drier and thicker) and the functions of adult worker bees (whose job descriptions progress from housekeeper to nurse to wax maker to guard to forager)--details not often included in books for this age group. Gibbons' signature full-colour artwork makes each page a visual delight, and numerous inset captions and labels add to the wealth of knowledge found in the text. Appended with a beekeeper's monthly diary and a list of additional facts, this will be welcomed by report writers and browsers alike. 6-10 YO http://www.amazon.com/Honey-Makers-Gail-Gibbons/dp/0688113869
What’s For Lunch? “Honey” (Pam Robson) $4 HB EC (Ex lib) A title in the What's For Lunch? series which explores the ways in which honey is produced by bees, collected by apiarists and processed. Great photos and clear and simple text for beginning learner. 5-9 YO http://www.amazon.com/Honey-Whats-Lunch-Pam-Robson/dp/0516262203
Usborne Starting Point Science “How Do Bees Make Honey?” (Anna Claybourne) $3 PB VGC This great little book provides an introduction to the world of bees and other insects. Taking the life of the honeybee as a starting point, the book goes on to reveal facts about many other insects, such as termites that build towers taller than a house, and a beetle that sprays hot gas at its enemies. Quizzes and activities are scattered throughout the book to involve the reader. 5-8 YO http://www.alibris.com/search/books/qwork/3008608/used/How%20Do%20Bees%20Make%20Honey%3F
Amazing World Of Butterflies And Moths (Louis Sabin) $3 PB VGC Describes the life cycle of the butterfly and moth with simple text and lovely, detailed pictures. 6-10 YO http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Amazing-World-of-Butterflies/Louis-Sabin/e/9780893755614/?itm=5
DK Look Closer “Pond Life” (Barbara Taylor) $4 HB EC ($16.95 new) These stunning photographic information books picture nature in extraordinary close-up and with an intimacy unrivalled by other wildlife books. Each title features magnificently detailed, larger-than-life photographs on each spread. Will enthral any child who has ever wondered how a butterfly wing looks to another butterfly or how a spider sees its own web. Text and annotations give a real sense of where each plant or creature lives, how it eats, breeds, survives, and adapts to its particular habitat. Colour artworks show the scale of the animal or plant; a glossary defines the meanings of unfamiliar words. 7-11 YO http://www.amazon.com/Pond-Life-Closer-Barbara-Taylor/dp/0789429705
An Adventure With Polly Polar Bear (Maurice Pledger) $5 HB EC (Fiction) Children and parents adore these cleverly crafted interactive adventures. Kids get to turn flaps to reveal pop-up surprises on every page; each book also ends with an entire pop-up scene. Maurice Pledger's artwork is painstakingly detailed and resonates with a warmth and joy. Kids will want to explore the natural world with these lovable characters again and again. Recommended! 3-7 YO http://www.amazon.com/Adventure-Polly-Polar-Bear-Peek/dp/1571450777
Wolves (Betty Polisar Reigot - Scholastic) $3 PB VGC An interesting source of information for the child who is fascinated with wolves! Simple text explains how wolves get along together and what the alpha wolf is; describes the family life of wolves including pups, growing up and the lone wolf; and hunting and how wolves catch their prey and make a kill. Even includes a wolf dictionary to interpret the messages body posture is sending you! Life-like illustrations. 6-10 YO http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Wolves-BETTY-POLISAR-REIGOT-Fran-Stiles-VGC_W0QQitemZ350087658933QQihZ022QQcategoryZ1102QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1713.m153.l1262
Wildlife World “African Safari” (Moirs Butterfield) $3 PB VGC Life on the African plains and the animals, insects and people who make the velds their home are featured. Highlighted are the survival techniques, wildlife habits, endangered species, animal diets, and the history and possible demise of the African grasslands. 7-11 YO http://www.alibris.com/booksearch?qwork=261119&matches=3&author=Butterfield%2C+Paul&browse=1&cm_sp=works*listing*title (Cover format the same)
Imagine You Are A Tiger (Karen Wallace) $6 PB EC Capturing the spirit of the tiger and its environment, this picture book transports the reader into the bright, dramatic world of a young tiger, following his transformation from a tiny, blind baby to a powerful young adult in the hot, wild world of this fierce hunter. 4-9 YO http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0340651342/qid=1143805191/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_0_1/026-0935943-3773214
Wild Cats Prowl (Yvonne Winer – autographed by author) $6 HB EC The world's wild cats are all carnivores, adapting their hunting techniques to many different environments. The magnificent cats in this gorgeous picture book gaze fearlessly from the pages as if imploring the viewer to help save their vanishing habitats. Not only do the superb illustrations capture the character and detail of the vastly varied cats, they also place the creatures evocatively in their natural environments. The elegant verses ask us, in their simplicity, to think more, and find out more about those prowling wildcats. 5-10 YO http://w3.icr.com.au/~winery/
Tell Me About “Desert Animals” (Michael Chinery) $4 PB BRAND NEW An introduction to the animals of the desert and how they live, including the camel, jumping jerboa, roadrunner, rattlesnake and bearded lizard. Lovely illustrations of the habitats and way of life of the various animals. Simple text. 7-11 YO
Learn About “Birds: A Fascinating Fact File And Learn-It-Yourself Project Book” (Jen Green) $4 PB EC Introduces all the important aspects of bird behaviour, biology, habitat and conservation in a detailed, accessible way. Learn About is a series in children's reference and self-education in the style of Eyewitness. Lovely layout, illustrations, and step-by-step instructions for the numerous activities included. 8+ http://www.amazon.ca/Learn-About-Birds-Jen-Green/dp/1859675824
DK Eyewitness Explorers “Birds” (Jill Bailey) $4 HB EC The books include photographs and illustrations to help explain the concepts examined. This particular book is designed to help children watch and understand the behaviour and habits of birds. The photographs look at how birds build their nests, catch their food or defend their territories. Hands-on projects include how to build a bird bath, move a bird-feeding bell or construct a simple hide. Practical tips also explain how to make a quick shelter for later identification or how to count a flock of birds. Lovely book! 7+ http://www.amazon.com/Eyewitness-Explorers-Birds-Jill-Bailey/dp/1564580210
Chickens Aren’t The Only Ones (Ruth Heller) $4 PB GC Ruth Heller's prose and pictures are the perfect means for discovering the variety of oviparous animals and their unique ways of laying eggs. A highly original book, on the improbable subject of eggs. Bold, bright illustrations complement the informative text...A touch of humour and rhyme leave youngsters with a wealth of information--and an impressive new vocabulary word. 4-9 YO http://www.amazon.com/Chickens-Arent-Only-World-Nature/dp/0698117786/ref=pd_sim_b_2
Usborne Starting Point Science “How Does A Bird Fly?” (Kate Woodward) $3 PB VGC Introduces young children to fundamental aspects of nature, science and technology -- Inspired by the questions children ask about the world around them -- Simple text and detailed illustrations answer questions in clear, step-by-step stages 5-10 YO http://www.alibris.com/booksearch?qwork=3008984&matches=22&author=Woodward%2C+Kate&browse=1&cm_sp=works*listing*title
Usborne Pocket Science “How Does A Bird Fly?” (Kate Woodward) $2 PB VGC Internet-linked 7+ http://search.barnesandnoble.com/How-Does-a-Bird-Fly/Kate-Woodward/e/9780746006948/?itm=5 (Cover art newer)
Usborne First Nature “Birds” (Rosamund Kidman Cox) $3 PB VGC The beautifully detailed, informative illustrations will appeal not only to younger children, who will enjoy the experience of sharing the books with an adult, but also to older children, who will find that the books provide them with a colourful introduction to serious nature study. 5-9 YO http://www.infibeam.com/Books/info/Rosamund-Kidman-Cox/Birds/0860204758.html (Cover different)
Face-To-Face Penguins (Scholastic) $2 PB EC Lovely book with cartoons, colour illustrations and photos. Suit 6-8 YO. Come FACE TO FACE with the world of penguins with this entertaining and informative book. You'll learn all about the major species of penguins and how they live. Find out which penguins like a fight, how penguin chicks keep cool, why penguins and polar bears never meet -- and dozens of other unbelievable facts! Each FACE TO FACE book is packed with mind-blowing facts, fantastic photos, and zany comic strips. Exciting information bursts off every page of these vibrant books. Dramatic photos and full colour art bring the penguin world to life! 6-10 YO http://www.amazon.ca/Penguins-Scholastic/dp/0439317088
Usborne The Great Undersea Search (Ian Jackson) $6 PB EC, $5 PB GC From giant octopuses and great white sharks, to deep sea divers and treasure troves, there are around 100 things to spot on every double page of this book. 6-12 YO http://search.barnesandnoble.com/The-Great-Undersea-Search/Kate-Needham/e/9780794512286/?itm=3
Everyday Science “At The Seaside” (Barbara Taylor) $4 HB VGC (Ex lib) Why do I get a suntan at the beach? How does my snorkel work? Where do waves come from? Why do limpets cling to rocks? These are just some of the questions asked in this stimulating and entertaining book on science at the seaside. Through a mixture of specially commissioned photographs, full colour diagrams, cartoons, quizzes and fascinating facts, children will have fun discovering answers to all those questions they frequently ask. 5-9 YO
Sea Creatures: Over 100 Questions And Answers To Things You Want To Know (Jen Green) $2 HB FC (Ex lib) Which fish walks on three legs? Why do crabs walk sideways? You’ll find the answers to these and over 100 other intriguing questions inside this superbly illustrated book. 8-12 YO http://www.amazon.com/Reptiles-Over-Questions-Answers-Things/dp/B0012DKAPY (Same format cover)
Nature Company Discoveries “Under The Sea” (Dr. Frank H. Talbot) $6 PB EC This eye-catching title feature attractively designed double-page spreads and one four-page foldout. Contains sections on mysteries and legends of the sea and looks at life forms in different water environments, undersea exploration, humankind's use of resources from the sea, pollution, and conservation. Colourful and appealing. 9+ http://www.amazon.com/Under-Nature-Company-Discoveries-Libraries/dp/0783547609
The Usborne Book Of Ocean Facts (Anita Ganeri) $3 PB EC This book contains hundreds of amazing facts about the oceans. In it you can discover many of the oceans' secrets, such as how the oceans formed, what the sea floor looks like, what causes tides and what life is like on a coral reef. The book introduces a wide variety of ocean animals and plants, from the huge but harmless whale shark to tiny pea crabs and sea fleas. You can follow the voyages of early sea explorers and read about their fears of sea monsters and ghost ships. Maps and lists give summaries of the record-breakers of the underwater world. 9+ http://search.barnesandnoble.com/The-Ocean-Facts/Anita-Ganeri/e/9780746006214
Invertebrates “Crabs, Crayfishes And Their Relatives” (Beth Blaxland) $3 HB VGC (Ex lib) Defines crustaceans, such as slaters and freshwater crayfishes, and describes their physical characteristics, life cycles, habitats, senses, food and means of self-defence. 9+ http://www.amazon.com/Inverbrates-Crabs-Crayfishes-Their-Relatives/dp/079106994X