Природа и животные
4082 кн.
What effect are you having on the environment? If you buy Kenyan green beans what is the CO2 cost? What about your journey to work, your fridge or your clothes? The Gem Carbon Counter is your portable instant green reckoner.This handy little book includes:• Introduction by Mark Lynas author of Hide Tide: News from a Warming World• Welcome to the Greenhouse: Explains what the Greenhouse effect actually is, all the issues surrounding global warming and your carbon footprint?• Your Carbon...
| Автор | Mark Lynas |
Collins Shorts – insight in an instant.Join David Attenborough on his journey through the cultural history of the birds of paradise, one of the most exquisite and extravagant, colourful and intriguing families of birds. In this short, the world’s best-loved naturalist explains why these charismatic birds dance so beautifully.Collins Shorts are a fresh look at the ebook short, with the emphasis on vibrant design, animated content and expert authors who can provide accessible insight. They satisfy...
| Автор | Sir Attenborough David |
"This coming–of–age story will appeal to extreme sports enthusiasts, environmental activists, and fans of strong female characters."— BOOKLIST Fourteen–year–old Charlotte moves from the Rocky Mountains of Colorado to Washington's Cascade Mountains , where she hopes to continue training for the national snowboarding championships. After her father signs an anti–development petition, she loses access to the local resort and...
| Автор | Ana Maria Spagna |
Through touching and emotive anecdotes, internationally-acclaimed author and dog trainer Jan Fennell shares with us the successes, set-backs and secrets that will strike a chord with dog lovers everywhere. In an age of selfishness and misunderstanding, the virtues of duty, loyalty and sacrifice have become symbols of a bygone age. Perhaps this is one of the more subtle reasons why we are drawn to our dogs – creatures for whom all these positive attributes are purely instinctive. In this series...
| Автор | Jan Fennell |
Full of anecdotal case-histories and told in her own unique voice, we see how Jan Fennell’s unique gifts have won her the admiration of dog lovers worldwide. Jan Fennell's unique gift has won her an international following. Her books, The Dog Listener and The Practical Dog Listener were instant best-sellers, and she became a house-hold name through her international success. In Friends For Life, Jan tells the story of the personal journey that led her to success – and the crucial part her canine...
| Автор | Jan Fennell |
The Complete Tales of Beatrix Potter are now available as a downloadable, digital audiobook, complete and unabridged! The twenty-three tales in this set have never lost their popularity, and sell in their millions all over the world. Meet again the famous characters that children love and adore… PETER RABBIT, SQUIRREL NUTKIN, THE FLOPSY BUNNIES, MRS TIGGY-WINKLE, TOM KITTEN, JEREMY FISHER, JEMIMA PUDDLE-DUCK and many more. These stories are beautifully brought to life by a talented...
| Автор | Beatrix Potter |
A beautifully written, incredibly original and wickedly funny novel for readers of 10 and older – BLOOM is for everyone who has ever felt like they didn’t fit in, and for anyone who has ever wanted a little more colour and wildness in their lives…Sorrel Fallowfield is growing up – in a REALLY surprising way…Sorrel Fallowfield is so good at being good that teachers come to her when they need help remembering the school rules – and there are LOTS.Luckily, Sorrel doesn’t have any trouble following...
| Автор | Nicola Skinner |
The most spellbinding new children’s fantasy series of 2019, with beautiful black-and-white inside illustrations by Sarah Warburton. Perfect for fans of Cressida Cowell and Nevermoor. Willow Moss, the youngest and least powerful sister in a family of witches, has a magical ability for finding lost things – like keys, or socks, or wooden teeth. Useful, but not exactly exciting . . .Then the most powerful witch in the world of Starfell turns up at Willow’s door and asks for her help. A whole day –...
| Автор | Dominique Valente |
War destroyed their worlds, now two young girls and their remarkable horses are fighting once more – this time to win.When twelve-year-old Mira stumbles across a white stallion in a forest in Berlin, she doesn’t realise that this horse will take her on an incredible journey. Together, they’re going to ascend the starry heights of Grand Prix show jumping, and sweep back in time to Poland in 1939 where another young girl is risking everything to save the horse that she loves…Prince of Ponies is a...
| Автор | Stacy Gregg |
The Little Somethings is a charming series, ideal for kids who love collecting Mr Men and Little Miss.Somewhere, not so far away, there's a cave filled with wonderful creatures. They’re called the Little Somethings, which is unfortunate, because the Greedy Guzzler is very hungry … and looking for a little something to satisfy his appetite …Those poor Little Somethings; they’re terrified of being eaten! But this Greedy Guzzler is very particular. He doesn’t want any old little something. He...
| Автор | Jill Lewis |
An essential guide to every species of tree found in the British Isles – outside of arboretumsThis easy-to-use guide covers the 360 species of tree that are found in Britain & Ireland. Each species is covered in detail with information on how to identify, whether from a leaf, twig, bark or whole tree, plus extra information on where the tree grows (including a map), how high they grow, what uses it is put to and history.Every species is also comprehensively illustrated with photographs of every...
| Автор | Paul Sterry |
Una gata adopta un pequeño pollito. Un cuento que aborda la diversidad desde el sentido del humor y que sensibiliza sobre el derecho del niño a tener una familia basada en un amor que sobrepase el color de la piel, las diferencias y las fronteras. Perfecto para abordar el tema de la adopción.A story that explores diversity in a fun way, raising awareness of how every child is entitled to a family based on love. Lexile Level: 790L
| Автор | Marta Zafrilla |
La sorpresa del jardinero es una emotiva historia sobre la importancia de trabajar por nuestros sue–os e ideales, as’ como dirigir nuestra vida hacia aquello que amamos, nos motiva y nos hace felices.The Gardener's Surprise is a moving story about the importance of our beliefs in our daily lives, as well as a celebration of indulging in personal passions as an excellent way of achieving happiness.Lexile Level: 740L
| Автор | Carla Balzaretti |
Winner of the Newbery Medal 2013Inspired by a true story, this is the beautifully written tale of how a mighty gorilla wins his freedom. A winning blend of humour and poignancy that will appeal to fans of Michael Morpurgo.Ivan is an easy-going gorilla who has spent his life performing for the crowds at the Exit 8 shopping mall. He rarely misses life in the jungle. In fact, he hardly thinks about it at all. But everything changes when a baby elephant called Ruby arrives and Ivan realises he must...
| Автор | Katherine Applegate |