This book is perfect when it comes to teaching a nature nut something new, or sparking a new interest.

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Since evolution has become a popular primary school topic in the UK, a fleet of books on the subject has hit the shelves. Most opt for the all-too-familiar tale of the intrepid Darwin aboard the HMS Beagle and finches in the Galápagos, or the peppered moths that would follow.Did you know that on a clear night the human eye can see around 19 quadrillion miles into space? And that the earliest identified puzzle was written over 4,000 years ago? These and many other fascinating nuggets of information can be found in this engaging book inspired by exhibits in the Natural History Museum. Schulze, Bianca (2014-05-20). "Mr. Tiger Goes Wild by Peter Brown | Bull-Bransom Award Winner, 2014 – The Children's Book Review". The Children's Book Review. Archived from the original on 2022-12-06 . Retrieved 2023-04-07. Though it ends with a strong ecological message about coral bleaching, featuring key facts and the actions we can all take to safeguard the sea, it first and foremost immerses children in the colourful, diverse and fascinating world of the coral reef. To my five-year-old son, who was happy to test the title's appeal, the experience of pressing bird-emblazoned buttons for instant aural gratification were a hit. Within five minutes his restless little fingers had played each of the different songs countless times.

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Howard does a great job of highlighting each animal’s key adaptations in a couple of pithy paragraphs. Terms such as ‘copepod’ and ‘ungulate’ really need explaining, however, and there’s no glossary. Nevertheless, it’s an absorbing treasury to spark young imaginations. This book will be a delight for both naturalists and Harry Potter fans, and the perfect combination for those that are both. Accompanying the exhibition at the Natural History Museum in London, the book explores the magical creatures from J.K.Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, as well as the mythological and real, but bizarre and awe-inspiring, creatures of our Muggle world.A gorgeous lullaby in book form, this captures the feel of a rural winter night – complete with foxes, rabbits, owls, and, my personal animal obsession, deer. The prose, gently poetic, is lovely and will soothe both the reader and the audience. Stop Snoring, Bernard! by Zachariah OHora The story notes for Wild are aimed at children of primary school age*. However, picture books operate on many levels, satisfying children of different ages and with different language abilities, so it is difficult to be specific about age-level suitability. A picture book can be used as a springboard for a wide variety of related language and learning activities. You know your children best, so the suggestions in the story notes are for you to select from and to adapt accordingly.

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They delve into the science of why some animals fart, why some don't, why some don't but could, and which species' flatulence we just don't know about, as well as the smells, the associated behaviours and more. She’s “pretty sure,” though, that there’ll still be one or two hiding somewhere. This beautiful book is a treasure trove of facts, new words, concepts and ways of looking at the natural world. Little ones go wild for this series about Liz, Amy, Ellie, and Marion and their many animal friends. The Infamous Ratsos by Kara LaReau While many children's non-fiction books prefer to sneak conservation messages in here and there, Red Alert! boldly chooses to put wildlife conservation front-and-centre.He uses stories from his life, alongside interviews with a number of palaeontologists that can't help but leave you feeling inspired. Included are practical guides to fossil hunting and quizzes to test your knowledge, together with the latest dinosaur research ensuring the everyone discovers something new.

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As discussed by Chae Strathie in his feature, animals are synonymous with children's literature. “I’m far from alone in being introduced to both books and animals from a very early age – and more often than not the two go hand in paw,” he says. “Along with cuddly toys and family pets, books are often a child’s first introduction to wildlife. ” That’s not a criticism. Like Octonauts, The Sea Book places the planet’s oceanic zoological wonders in a wider ecology of food webs, ecosystems and planetary processes. Environmental concerns are raised, but without scaring the living daylights out of any children, or their parents. It is a masterful execution of Albert Einstein’s dictum that everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler. Winners of 2014 Golden Kite, Sid Fleischman Awards Revealed". Publishers Weekly. 2014-03-04. Archived from the original on 2020-08-09 . Retrieved 2023-04-07. The formula for Walker Books’ nature series is a blend of evocative writing, supplementary facts and sumptuous illustrations, and it’s a winner: they’ve been favourites in our family since long before my son could read. He’s now eight – arguably a bit old for picture books, but he seized upon this latest offering by natural history film-maker Justin Anderson. Showing that animals are more like us than we might think, it covers how some species play and learn, how they use tools and partner up, and much more. But what might be an informative and entertaining one-time read is made a real treasure by the beautiful explanatory illustrations.I admit I was anxious when I opened Dara McAnulty’s diary. It isn’t fair to expect greatness from a 15-year-old – let alone from one known to be painfully self-deprecating and burdened with eco-anxiety and existential angst. The book covers an ordinary, extraordinary year in which the autistic young campaigner (now 16) lingers on the brink of adulthood – still as likely to skip and clap as he is to belt out a rousing oration to thousands of people. We begin with leaves – what they are, how they work, and how they evolved since the earliest plants first sprouted some 500 million years ago. Simple, clear presentation means you get to the heart of the matter in an instant, and examples of different species are used cleverly to demonstrate the diversity of plant life in the UK and around the world. Read our Wildlife Champion interview with Miranda Krestovnikoff, where she explains why loves grey seals. The next time I get my theories of natural, sexual and kin selection as mixed up with each other as a double helix of DNA, I’ll know where to go. Here are short, simple explanations of each one, with bonus, witty illustrations to drive home the point like a rutting red deer stag.