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An introductory guide to navigating your way around the night sky and identifying what you can see on any given night.Designed as a comprehensive introduction for the beginner and those who want to find out more, How to Identify the Night Sky covers everything that can be seen with the naked eye and binoculars, as well as what is visible using a small telescope.There are sections on how to observe and understand the objects that comprise the night sky, the moon, the movements of the stars and...
| Автор | Wil Tirion |
From leaping dolphins to boxing hares, soaring eagles to the beat of a million wings – the British Isles offer some of the richest and most varied wildlife encounters in Europe. But how do you pick the must-see events?Britain is one of the best wildlife spots in Europe and this is the best of the best – as voted for by a panel of naturalists from suggestions from the public via BBC TV, BBC local radio and the web.Nature’s Top 40: Britain’s Best Wildlife is a definitive top-40 list of the UK’s...
| Автор | Chris Packham |
Cashew is a young cow that grew up on a farm in Southern New Jersey with ambitions to fly. He has two good friends in the book that truly believe in him where the other farm animals didn't and would point and laugh at him. Cashew is determined to prove them wrong by teaching himself how to fly with the help of his two best friends, Rocky the farmer's son and Robbie Rooster.
| Автор | Dwayne Inc. Bowen |
A diverse and entertaining collection of writing examining and celebrating the British Countryside, from falconry to foraging and from the musings of a nighttime angler to tips for seasonal drinking.LANDStuart Maconie (Radio 2) on hill walking / Wainwright walksNick Small (CAUGHT BY THE RIVER regular) how to get nature into your garden, no matter how urban it isRichard King (Loops magazine editor) on the Winter Solstice and on the Summer SolsticeJohn Wright (www.wild-food.net/ on the basics of...
| Автор | Литагент HarperCollins USD |
Here’s a cool introduction to the sea world that your child will definitely love! This educational book discusses some of the most beautiful sea animals, along with some random facts beside them. Encourage your child to have a reading time, which will substitute the time spent playing digital games on gadgets. Let this be one of the books that will encourage a reading habit. Grab a copy today!
| Автор | Baby Professor |
This multicultural children's book is a classic Hawaiian story that both children and parents will love.A familiar sight in Hawaii is the giant banyan tree, its huge mass supported by roots growing down from the branches to the ground below. This engaging story of one such banyan tree—Aunty Pinau's Banyan Tree—begins when the Little Wind soils a clothesline full of clean laundry.Aunty Pinau sets out to buy a «wind catcher» and, to her little nephew Jo-Jo's...
| Автор | Helen Berkey |
One bright morning Minnie Moo and Mr T set off on an adventure to Little Village to warn all the anipals of the danger of their new neighbors. Having moved to the 3rd tree on the left the Hawk Family has taken over Little Village swooping down on any unsuspecting anipal taking them away to never to be seen again land. <br><br>Terrified the anipals are all in hiding too afraid to go outside. After a meeting with Mayor Floppy Ear, Mr T, Minnie Moo, the Little Villagers vote and decide...
| Автор | Magdalena Boone's VandenBerg |
Ein Auszug aus dem Hörspiel «Die Kanincheninsel» von Gert Haucke nach dem gleichnamigen Bilderbuch von Jörg Müller und Jörg Steiner.
| Автор | Ксюша Ангел |
Every four years, the greatest pirate crews on the seven seas gather for an epic tournament of strength and skill.<br /> <br />In the Pirate Cup, there is no silver and no bronze, only gold, gold, gold for the winning team, and the legendary Trophy of Champions.<br /> <br />As an official entrant, Whisker has more on his mind than victory. He is on the trail of a fox in a black trench coat – and an answer…
| Автор | Cameron Stelzer |
Grandpa:<br>This short book was coaxed out of my head by grandkids who wanted to hear some stories. I put them in poetry form, added a moral quiz to each one and space for self-illustration. I recommend, grandpa, that you print this ebook out, give it to your grandkids and let them challenge themselves mentally and artistically. They'll love you for it and have a permanent memento of their grandpa.
| Автор | Sheldon Cohen |
Courage, the story about the pig, the duck and her babies centers on courage and encouragement. Animal stories are used to teach young people basic life principles. The real meaning of some of these principles may be too hard for them to grasp. <br><br>The duck and the pig are great friends but the pig has a problem. She cannot swim. The duck decides to teach the pig how to swim at no cost. At a point, the pig begins to suspect the duck of trying to take her life. The duck does not...
| Автор | Okolochime Anianwu |
Global Warming, The Polar Bear and The Monkeys is a book that targets young people but the adults who have read it expressed immense pleasure at the contents. The havoc climate change is causing around the world is no longer a secret. This book encourages you to seek ways you can help to fight the monster. The good news is that everybody can help. Seeking ways to help shows your level of commitment to the course. Global Warming, The Polar Bear and The Monkeys can open your eyes to the seen and...
| Автор | Okolo Chime Anianwu |
She's sassy and opinionated – but maybe not the sharpest feeli on four legs.<br /> <br />When Megsy is checked in to the Lap of Luxury Cat Resort, she soon learns there's a lot she doesn't know, like: talent, pedigrees, surfing the Intercat, and where her kisskies went.<br /> <br />But, with the help of her fellow feeli inmates – Raffles, Big Dan, Zsa Zsa, Hamish the Handsome, and The Colonel – she gets a new perspective on life; and new name from cattery...
| Автор | Fin J Ross |
Child of the Cloud is the fifth book in the Pie Rats adventure series. Deep in the heart of Aladrya stands a mighty mountain. Rising high above the clouds, its rocky crags and windswept cliffs are home to four species of birds. With only three days left until the full moon feast, Whisker's mission to save his sister hangs in the balance. Even if he can reach the mountain alive, he still has to outwit and out-fly the dreaded birds of prey.
| Автор | Cameron Stelzer |
Whisker is a Pie Rat apprentice on the treasure hunt of a lifetime. With the Forgotten Map and the King's Key safely in his grasp, Whisker joins the ratbag crew of the Apple Pie on their voyage to the mysterious Island of Destiny.<br /> <br />Armed with scissor swords, flying pies and barrels of gravy, the Pie Rats must first pass through the Treacherous Sea where untold dangers lurk beneath the waves.
| Автор | Cameron Stelzer |
Around Whisker's neck hangs a tiny golden pendant – a symbol of hope and a reminder of his family. Passed down from generation to generation, the golden anchor is much more than just a lucky charm. It may be Whisker's final hope of saving his parents.<br /> <br />The thrilling sixth book in the award-winning series.
| Автор | Cameron Stelzer |
After some traumatic early life experiences, Dougal the black-and-white kitten falls on his paws into a loving home with two kind humans.<br /> <br />Dougal decides to repay his humans' kindness by trying to be a Good Cat at all times.<br /> <br />But when you have a little sister like Shadow, being good isn't as easy as it should be; because Shadow is an alley-cat who eats his food and loves rummaging in bins and stealing from neighbours' barbecues.<br...
| Автор | David Greagg |
The novella and two short stories here are all based on real-life personages.<br /> <br />Gamine, Ashe, Furry and Quark all graced my household for many long and fruitful years; while Tom was a resident of my home town and I heard rumours of his strange and improbable deliverance. There is also a tiny cameo appearance by Dougal and Shadow, whose biographies have been chronicled here.<br /> <br />I have mentioned in public appearances that I have some issues with feline...
| Автор | David Greagg |
When Sputnik, mascot of the Annex Gang, was lost in downtown Toronto, the gang blamed their rivals, the Spadina Gang. It turned out, though, that the Spadinas had lost their dog, too. In fact dozens of dogs were missing all over the city.<P> When the kids learned that Sputnik and the other dogs might have been stolen for sale to a research institution that used animals in experiments, they decided that something had to be done.<P> The Professor, leader of the Annex Gang, organized...
| Автор | Arthur Hammond |