Quarto publishing plc aug 2023 (9 Ergebnisse)

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Evie and her pet dog, Juno, use their senses to explore under the Earth in this bright, layered board book which teaches kids all about the layers below the ground! In this charming and innovative layered board book, Evie and her pet dog Juno travel to the centre of the Earth, and tell the readers what they find there. Watch them discover fossils and bones below the surface,do some shaky earthquake dancing and escape a volcanic explosion!Humorous text and bold, quirky illustrations introduce each of the layers of the Earth. Curved and layered board pages increase in size as you move through the book, developing a child's hand-eye coordination as they turn the pages.Quirky facts coupled with engaging artwork boost pre-schoolers' imagination and spark an interest in the world around them This bright, layered board book provides a great first introduction to the geography of our Earth. This book is from the Adventures of Evie and Juno series, which sees our two intrepid explorers travel to different places and environments in innovative layered board books which will help young readers develop hand-eye coordination and teaching them about the world. Also available is Explore the Planets, which sees Evie and Juno travel to the eight planets and Explore Under the Sea, which sees Evie and Juno travel from the beaches to the bottom of the ocean, and Explore the Rainforest, which sees Evie and Juno travel through the forest layers, as they share with readers what they find.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Evie and her pet dog, Juno, use their senses to explore the Rainforest in this bright, layered board book which teaches kids all about this vital ecosystem! In this charming and innovative layered board book, Evie and her pet dog Juno visit all the layers of the rainforest, and tell readers what they found there. Watch them as they spot bugs playinghide and seek,chill with sloths up in the canopy andsoar above the trees with friendly eagles!Humorous text and bold, quirky illustrations introduce each of the layers of the rainforest. Curved and layered board pages increase in size as you move through the book, developing a child's hand-eye coordination as they turn the pages.Quirky facts coupled with engaging artworkboost pre-schoolers' imagination and spark an interest in the world around them. This bright, layered board book provides a great first introduction to the rainforests. This book is from the Adventures of Evie and Juno series, which sees our two intrepid explorers travel to different places and environments in innovative layered board books which will help young readers develop hand-eye coordination and teach them about the world. Also available is Explore the Planets, which sees Evie and Juno travel to the eight planets, Explore Under the Sea, which sees Evie and Juno travel from the beaches to the bottom of the ocean, and Explore the Earth, which sees Evie and Juno explore the different layers of the Earth, as they share with readers what they find.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover what Little Whale gets up to and explore its world, in this fun and informative title from the Really Wild Families series. Little Whale has asmall and loving pod but a much wider family in the big ocean,and can't wait to introduce you to all these friends. Little Whale explores the ocean all day with its mum, are you excited to swim along with them Carmen Saldaña's charmingillustrations will make this informative book a hit with children of all ages! This charming celebration of humpback whales will show children just how amazing nature is and is a reminder that it is up to us to care for the planet and all its creatures. Learn all about the gentle giant of the ocean, by exploring:- Their mesmerizing whale songs that can be heard for thousands of miles- The huge annual migrations they undertake - The relationships within their pods - The flips, jumps and tricks humpback whales perform This adorable story is followed by a fun factivity section packed with craft projects, case studies and a quiz section at the back of the book, so you can put everything you have learned about Little Whale and their family to the test. In theReally Wild Families series, based on the everyday adventures of wild animals, discover what the littlest members of the family get up to! Through their eyes we will explore their habitats, family dynamics and how they play, grow and survive as a family. Carmen Saldaña (illustrator). …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*Sunday Times: One to Watch\*This beautiful and moving picture book from Waterstones Children's Laureate, Joseph Coelho, tells the story of how a big, hairy argument gets in between two best friends. 'The argument came from nowhere.It sat huge and bloatedin the middle of the playgroundbetween me and my best friend.'This big hairy monster appears out of the blue one day, splitting up the best friends and growing bigger and bigger, until it starts to ruin all the children in the playground's fun.Together, they learn how to shrink the monster until it vanishes completely, to the point where they can't even remember what it looks like!Coelho's gentle and lyrical verse pair perfectly with Allison Colpoys' beautiful illustrations to create a book which will be treasured by young readers.This is an ode to the power of an apology and the importance of saying sorry, and to treasuring a special bond that runs deeper than even the friends realised. Ms. Allison Colpoys (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This fascinating and beautifully illustrated book spans the complete length and breadth of the topic of conservation, which is more important today than ever before.Combining history with science, this deeply insightful book charts the changes in our understanding and relationship with conservation, from the beginnings of the planet when humans didn't consider their impact on their surroundings, to the modern world and what we can do to protect our natural resources today. Earth's natural resources include air, minerals, plants, soil, water, and wildlife. Conservation is the care and protection of these resources so that they can persist for future generations. It includes maintaining diversity of species, genes, and ecosystems, as well as functions of the environment, such as nutrient cycling. As well as discovering the effects conservation could have across the world, this book will help you discover practical ways we can work together to help protect our resources for our future generations. With fact-packed text by Catherine Barr and Steve Williams andvibrant illustrations by Amy Husband, this next title in the best-selling Story of. series is all about shifting attitudes to our natural world and will give children the information they need to inspire them to protect our precious planet. Amy Husband (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Pack your bags and have a sleepover in Ancient Egypt! Join two friends and their mischievous cat who happen to be able to time travel! Travel with these bold adventurers, via a striking gatefold spread, into Ancient Egypt and meet siblings Tuya and Senbi who invite them into their home. Tuya and Senbi show them around their house and their city, transporting the visitors and the readers into the everyday life of an Egyptian kid. We explore their house, play their favourite games, dress up in jewels, learn who are their favourite gods, favourite snacks and what they dream of being when they grow up. The time travellers end their eventful day with a family feast and a sleepover at their hosts' house. Tim Knapman's text is funny and informative, and the scenarios the kids and cat find themselves in lead to lots of visual gags and funnycharacter interaction and misunderstandings.Well-researched historical facts are introduced in a gentle, playful way.Warm, comical and engaging illustrations from Matt Robertsonbring the past alive so the reader really feels like they are living like kids from long ago.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Did you know that a zeptosecond is a trillionth of a billionth of a second Or that the US once had 144 different time zones Or that across your lifetime, you'll spend about 33 years in bed Discover more questions, answers, and theories in this bumper book all about the past, present, future, and beyond! The Book of Time is brimming with fascinating information about the concept of time.What is time How does it work And is it even real The book uses time as a lens to explore a wide variety of STEAM subjects that kids know and lovesuch as space, dinosaurs, animals, the human body, and machinerywith a completely fresh perspective.Through a simple yet fascinating approach, you'll learn about:- The measurements of time- Big and small time- Time-travel- Paradoxes- And lots more mind-boggling thingsCool, graphic illustrations help convey sometime abstract concepts and make for an engrossing reading experience. Children will be ableto wow and amaze all their family and friends with extensive and fascinating information about time.Absorbing, entertaining, and surprising, The Book of Time will teach kids to look at the world in a whole new way. Teo Georgiev (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Step into the shadows and uncover the centuries-old myths and legends that lie beneath the figure of the vampire, with this magical compendium of facts and fiction. Whether rising from a coffin in the dead of night or stalking its prey, hidden in plain sight, the vampire is one of the most alluring beings in world folklore.These undead bloodsuckers are as alive as ever in modern pop culture, from movies and books to video games and TV shows. But despite their cultural immortality, mystery still surrounds their shadowy origins.Secrets of the Vampirecompiles every scrap of vampire lore into one essential volume, covering everything from famous vampires such as Count Dracula and his historical counterpart, to the vampiric aversion to sunlight and garlic and their supernatural abilities. With this lavishly illustrated field guide, decode the deathly world of the vampire. Discover the meanings behind occult symbols, the ancient origins of vampire tropes, the most powerful and frightening vampires from stories around the world, and the real people said to have inspired the grisly tales of these creatures of the night. Learn how to tell a vampire from a living person and get wise to their tricks and powers.Secrets of the Vampireis the perfect deep-dive into a fascinating figure of folklore, for any and all vampire-obsessed 9-14 year-olds. Laura Pérez (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover simple ways to create rich, imaginative play experiences for your child using things you already have on hand. What makes childhood feel magical One simple word: PLAY! Play is crucial for childrenit is fun, allows them to work through complex ideas and emotions, leads to a sense of mastery, and is also a key way kids learn. Regrettably, the technology and busyness of our modern lives leave little room for this fundamental and important part of childhood. Pretend Play Workshop for Kids offers a remedy with hours of dramatic play scenarios paired with simple crafts and fun activitiesa rich resource for easy, ready-to-go alternatives to screentime. Along the way, you will learn the benefits of these experiences, including the social and emotional learning taking place, the fine and gross motor practice, the language development, the mathematical thinking, and the scientific thinking. This allows you to set the scene for your little one, but also tailor it to their strengths and opportunities for growth. Each chapter focuses on a different imaginative play setup, including: - Detective Office - Post Office - Spaceship - Coffee Shop - Art Museum - Laundromat - Ice Cream Shop - Doctor's Office - Hair Salon - Car Wash - Train Station - Toy Store Within each chapter, find ideas for how to set the scene, instructions for crafting props, and activities that you can set up for your child. You'll also discover time-saving tips, ways to extend the play, how to adapt activities for different age groups, and how engaging in the play and activities benefits your child.Pretend Play Workshop for Kids will inspire you and deepen your understanding so that you can support your child in their play for years to come.…