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See what happens to different desert animals over the course of a day and night, discussing different aspects of the animals' anatomy and behaviour, e.g. sleeping, eating, hunting and moving.

Crawl across the ocean floor with octopuses. They can change colours and blend in with their surroundings to hide from predators. Learn what they eat and how they live in the big blue ocean.

'No budding ornithologist should be without Matt Sewell's Atlas of Amazing Birds... sumptuous illustrations and brief captions tell us all we need to know' The Telegraph Matt Sewell, creator of Our Garden Birds, presents his personal selection of the most amazing birds from around the world, with dazzling watercolour illustrations, witty and informative descriptions and maps of every continent. Did you know that the bald eagle holds the record for the world's biggest nest - weighing more th...

Children are fascinated by the unknown and mysteries. This series builds on this fascination to provide an accessible explanation of some scientific techniques and the way science can be used to attempt to explain phenomena. Within each book a famous mystery is described, and the case for and against a rational scientific explanation is put forward. Evidence is provided in the form of eyewitness accounts and written and pictorial reports. Whilst there may not be a scientific explanation for each...

For more than seventy-five years, the world of Curious George has delighted readers with its playful charm and deceptively simple wisdom. Fans of the Keep Calm and Carry On craze will find comfort in this Georgified version of the popular book format. Each inspiration is humorously accompanied by an illustration from the original works of H. A. Rey's Curious George books. Sure to make readers chuckle as only George can, this book is packed with inspiration and humor. It's the perfect gift for...

Owning a pet is a big commitment, lasting years. Children and parents often don't think about the practical and financial aspects of pet owning, such as giving it sufficient housing and protection, paying for vets fees, pet insurance etc. Are Guinea Pigs the Right Pet for You encourages responsible pet ownership from a young age, outlining the needs of guinea pigs and the responsibilities of owners, in a fun and authoritative way. The reader is the detective, assigned to investigate and work out...

You think you’ve got it tough? Try working on a dinosaur farm! From the author of The Journey Home (9781843652090) – Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2013 (winner announced in March 2013), Junior Magazine Design Awards (best Picture Book and Best New Talent categories) and the Cambridgeshire Picture Book Award 2013!The first UK recipient of the amazing Sendak Fellowship and one fifth of the Zombie Collective (zombiecollective.co.uk)Great fun for sharing and talking...

Which animals are threatened with extinction? In this book you will find out how some animals have disappeared altogether. Discover why others, like gorillas, panda bears, tigers, and even elephants must be protected if they are to survive.

Dogs can be brilliant and entertaining pets but we shouldn’t forget that like all animals they too have their own needs. For example, did you know that dogs are social animals like us which means they love to spend time with human and doggy friends? It might surprise you to learn that dogs don’t like being hugged and it’s important to know how dogs show you when they want some quiet time. If you think you might like a dog for a pet you need to find out what dogs love to eat, what they just lov...

Deep down in the oceans readers will find strange, monstrous creatures such as a hatchet fish (its wafer-thin, silvery body is like a mirror, which reflects a double image of itself and makes it difficult for predators to know where it is) or a bearded angler (its trailing beard lights up, luring tiny sea creatures into its glowing tangled filaments).

After a terrible storm, the Kingdom of Birds is looking for a leader. Will it be the bird with the loveliest song, or the brightest plumage? The fastest in the air, or underwater? The bird who flies highest, or those who stick together and work as a team? All across the sky, birds are flocking together. Nightingales and robins, barn owls and blackbirds. The eagle, the flamingo, the birds of the moor. Curlews and cuckoos and herons and hoopoes. And Wee Jenny Wren. Let the contest begin!