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Nature stories
Blyton, Enid
Paper Book
A collection of thirty wonderful stories about the nature and the countryside from one of the world's best-loved children's authors; perfect to enjoy all year round. Enjoy the freedom of the outdoors, the beauty of the countryside and the charm of all creatures great...
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Explanatorium of nature
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Get closer to nature than you've ever been before with this guide to our wonderful world. Marvel at the breathtaking photography showcasing flora and fauna in the most incredible, intricate detail in this nature-packed guide for children aged 9+. This unputdownable book is a...
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Timelines of nature
Carton, Steven
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Discover the fascinating history of our planet with this unique collection of visual timelines. Full of exciting visual timelines covering minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, and years, Timelines of Nature reveals our planet's natural history and its life cycles in an...
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Nature at risk
Vaisberg, Diego
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Examining the world's different habitats, how plants and animals adapt to their environments, and how these ecosystems remain in balance, this activity-based book looks at how pollution, farming, and deforestation can cause damage. 'How Can I Help' boxes give plenty of practical, fun suggestions...
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Nature's treasures
Hoare, Ben
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Reveal extraordinary stories form nature by best-selling author Ben Hoare with this awe-inspiring animal book for curious kids aged 6-8. The world is filled with curious objects made by plants,animals, and even by the Earth itself. The wonder of wildlife is so much bigger than...
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Nature is an artist
Lavallee, Jennifer
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For kids who love to draw and create, this captivating picture book fosters an appreciation for nature and features craft ideas to inspire young artists. Kids will be inspired to create: Fingerprint bumblebees Sculptures made of sand ...
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Nature's architects
Hendricks, Amber
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Birds build nests. Beavers build lodges. Animals' homes are all different, but they're all built to protect young. Amber Hendricks's short, expressive text lines with repeated action words, together with Gavin Scott's cozy illustrations, make this poem perfect for sharing with babies and toddlers...
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The nature journal : a backyard adventure
Allen, Savannah
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A charming and nature-filled picture book about a young boy who connects with his busy dad over their love of nature. Perfect for fans of Fatima's Great Outdoors by Ambreen Tariq and Hike by Pete Oswald. Tim has always loved nature. His dad always taught him to...
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Maisy goes on a nature walk
Cousins, Lucy
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Maisy and her friends are going on a nature walk! This First Experiences book entices children into the great outdoors. Hooray! Maisy is packed up and ready to go on a nature walk. Everyone is excited when her friends meet up at the park entrance. They're surprised at how many...
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West Coast wild : a nature alphabet
Hodge, Deborah
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Celebrate the Pacific west coast with this gorgeous nature alphabet book. This stunning nature alphabet book explores the fascinating ecosystem of the Pacific west coast -- a magnificent area that combines an ancient rainforest, a rugged beach and a vast, open ocean, and where whales,...
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Why should I care about nature?
Knight, M. J.
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Tackles a wide range of issues, combining treatments of topics such as food webs with actions readers can take to make positive changes. Offers simple and clear explanations and practical suggestions to implement at home and at school.
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Nature and me : a guide to the joys and excitements of the outdoors
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An essential guide to encourage children to explore, enjoy and benefit from the natural world around them. ** "This thought-provoking book should provide many opportunities to discuss and learn from the natural world. Highly recommend for classrooms and...
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Get outside! : how humans connect with nature
Payne, Leah
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We know spending time in nature is good for us, but why? And how did people become so disconnected from the natural world, anyway? Get Outside! How Humans Connect with Natureexplores the important relationship between people and nature. It asks big questions, like Are humans part of nature...
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The kid's guide to exploring nature
Smith, Marilyn
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This gorgeously illustrated guide will inspire kids to look closely at the world around them! Created by the experts at the renowned Brooklyn Botanic Garden, it teaches children how to observe environments as a naturalist does and leads them on 24 adventures that reveal the complex...
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While you're away
Papai?annou, Thod?r?s
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A beautiful story that humbly conveys the importance of paying attention to nature. While you're away from nature, doing other things, amazing wonders are happening all around you. Deer are sniffing out berries, squirrels are chasing each other, and owls are waiting for their...
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Over in the forest
Berkes, Marianne Collins
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Learning to count is fun while finding adorable baby animals in their natural habitats! Discover beavers that build, turkeys that scratch, and skunks that spray, and begin to find a place in your heart for many of the other animals in the forest. Explore the world around you, and inspire a bond...
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Forest
Matheson, Christie
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A simple introduction to the beauty of forests and the vibrant life within them, from the award-winning author of the acclaimed interactive picture book Tap the Magic Tree. This beautifully illustrated nonfiction children's picture book begins with a view of...
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We will live in this forest again
Marino, Gianna
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When wildfires consume their forest home, the animals must flee--but as the flames subside, they return and look to new beginnings . . . At first, they didn't notice the spark flying above the dry treetops. But then the smoke blew from the north, and the flames began...
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Nature explorer : get outside, observe, and discover the natural world
Geuder, Jenny deFouw
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Empower children to become nature explorers with this full-color guide that features beautiful watercolors, tips on becoming a naturalist, and engaging activities. Whether you live in the middle of a big city or along a rural countryside, nature surrounds you the moment you step...
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Get outdoors : a mindfulness guide to noticing nature
Christelis, Paul
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Two siblings take a mindfulness approach to investigating and enjoying nature through their senses. It's a beautiful day, but Jada and her brother Michael are staying indoors--until Dad invents a game to get them exploring nature: whoever notices the most interesting...
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Outside, you notice
Alladin, Erin
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A lyrical nonfiction celebration of the outdoors pairing childlike observation with facts about the natural world Outside, you notice things. Time spent in the outdoors stirs a child's imagination. Nature sparks wonder, wonder leads to curiosity, and curiosity brings about a...
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Outside your window : a first book of nature
Davies, Nicola
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This gorgeously illustrated volume of poetry -- sprinkled with facts and fun things to do -- sows an early love for nature in all its beauty and wonder. The buzz of bees in summertime. The tracks of a bird in the winter snow. This beautiful book captures all the sights and sounds...
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I wonder why caterpillars eat so much and other questions about life cycles
Weber, Belinda.
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Life cycles are a source of great fascination for young readers, and I Wonder Why Caterpillars Eat So Much answers all sorts of questions, from familiar topics like the amazing life cycle of a butterfly and the story of frogs and tadpoles to more unusual life stories such as those of the lobster,...
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The life cycle
Ball, Nate
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Bill Nye the Science Guy meets the Magic School Bus in this new STEM-based picture book series from the Emmy Award-winning host of PBS's Design Squad and Design Squad Nation, Nate Ball. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in...
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See how they grow : forest
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See how young forest animals grow and change in the first weeks and months of their lives with this educational children's book series for little nature lovers. Meet a playful squirrel, a furry fox, and a delightful deer fawn and watch how they grow. Exquisite photography captures...
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How to change everything : the young human's guide to protecting the planet and each other
Klein, Naomi
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A long-awaited guide to climate action and justice for young readers by bestselling, award-winning, internationally acclaimed writer and climate activist Naomi Klein. Temperatures are rising all over the world, leading to wildfires, droughts, animal extinctions and ferocious...
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You can save the planet : a day in the life of your carbon footprint
Hough, Richard.
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You Can Save the Planetleads readers minute by minute through an average day. From dressing and eating to using email and mobile phones, this book reveals the impact of everyday life on the environment, and shows how even the smallest actions can make a difference to the future of our planet....
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Earth friend forever
Bloom, Molly
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The creators of Brains On!, the award-winning science podcast for kids, present a humorous, fact- and fun-filled look at the effects of plastic on Earth and how young readers can help protect their planet. Perfect for STEM enthusiasts! ...
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Protecting the planet
Spilsbury, Louise
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A picture book about the effects of littering, pollution, and global warming, and how we can care for the earth. "We need to look after our planet, because our planet looks after us. If we all make small changes to protect the planet, we will see big results." Protecting...
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Helping our planet
Bingham, Jane
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Caring for the Earth is the biggest challenge facing us all today, but what can YOU do to help?This practical, hands-on guide is filled with helpful checklists of actions to take and choices to make in your daily life. There are chapters on planet-friendly eating, shopping and travelling, and on...
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101 ways to be an eco hero
Eaton, Kait
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It's hard to believe that you have the power to save the world, but it's true! We'll show you how to harness your inner hero with loads of awesome ways to make a positive impact on the planet. In 101 Ways to be an Eco Hero,the follow up to 101 Small Ways to Save the World and...
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It's up to us : building a brighter future for nature, people and planet ; the children's Terra Carta
Lloyd, Christopher
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"Celebrate nature and the diverse world we live in, while giving an honest yet optimistic take on collective sustainability." - Forbes "Children have a unique curiosity for Nature and for this amazing planet we call home." So writes His Majesty King Charles III in his...
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