In the chilly early spring, Ben and Grandpa are busy in the garden. Ben spots a fuzzy bumblebee in a cosy coat, just like him. As spring turns to summer, Ben learns all about the lives of the bumblebees -- how they grow from eggs into hungry larvae, spin cocoons and finally emerge as bees -- and notices what he has in common with his buzzy ......
This charming ABC book from Maine artist Dahlov Ipcar contains an original illustration done especially for this edition, her first new children's book illustration in more than twenty years. The Maine wildlife and coastal scenes are near and dear to her heart, and this new book serves as a kind of love letter to her home state where she lived and ......
Fuzzy, scaly, clawed, and finned, mammals can be found in the depths of the ocean and the heights of the mountains. Mammals Unlocked introduces young readers to the vastness of the mammal world in an easy-to-understand interactive question and answer format.
Every night at bedtime a little boy imagines he's a different animal as his mother attempts to put him to bed. This twist on "goodnight" books also teaches about animal families and their habitats.
Explore and memorise important scientific terms, with etched illustrations, commentary and fascinating trivia about Australias biological and zoological wonders. An easy reference for nature-lovers or upper primary to tertiary students.
How do wild animals respond to extreme weather? How do newborn marsupials get into their moms' pouches? Which mammals lay eggs? This collection of four beautiful picture books answers every young animal lover's burning questions... and then some! Packed with fun facts and fascinating science content, elementary readers will enjoy learning about ......
From the vocal ‘copycat’ antics of lyrebirds to ant-mimicking spiders, find out all about Australia’s trickiest creatures and cleverest ‘actors’ in this engaging junior non-fiction title.
Find out how the natural world gets a ‘glow up’ with this fascinating foray into the world of bioluminescence, phospheresence and fluoresence. Let Australian Geographic lead you into glow worm caves and even down to the ocean depths to explore animals that glow in the dark.
Australia has more venomous creatures than any other continent in the world, but that doesn’t mean you have to be alarmed - especially when you’re educated! It won’t hurt a bit to learn about Australia’s elapid snakes, stinging sea jellies, blue-ringed octopus and even an amazing venomous mammal, in this totally absorbing title for kids.