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Nicola Davies
A stylish non-fiction picture book that conveys the magnificent diversity of life on this planet, from the award-winning team behind Tiny.
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It's April in Antarctica and, in places so remote that they can only be seen by satellites, lines of Emperor Penguins appear in search of the perfect ice for raising…
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A magnificent look at the science of plants from the internationally bestselling and multi award-winning team behind Tiny, Lots and Grow.
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From the award-winning team behind Tiny and Lots comes a new book exploring another fascinating area of biology: growth
An exquisite book that evokes a child’s first experience of nature.
Forty fantastic poems and paintings from an internationally acclaimed duo, celebrating our beautiful planet
"Take a lively look at the biology of plants on Earth and their vast importance to our planet with this wide-ranging exploration from an award-winning team."--Publisher's description.
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"The secrets of DNA, unpacked engagingly and accessibly." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Earth is full of life! All living things grow-plants, animals, and human beings. The way they grow, whether…
A beautiful, vibrant and engaging celebration of trees in all their variety by non-fiction specialist Nicola Davies and rising star Lorna Scobie.
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From the award-winning team behind Tiny and Lots comes a new book exploring another fascinating area of biology: growth.Vibrantly illustrated, this is a fascinating and accessible introduction to the…
In a remarkable collaboration, Davies and Sutton celebrate the sea in all its changing moods–and the place it holds in our hearts and minds. Full color.
"Simple, lyrical words and bright, acrylic double-page pictures convey the astonishing facts about the Loggerhead sea turtle. . . . A powerful nature story for a young audience." -Booklist
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James Carter, Dom Conlon, Nicola Davies
A glorious collection of poems celebrating the natural world.
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Medea Benjamin, Nicolas J. S. Davis
In this new edition of their bestselling book, Medea Benjamin and Nicolas Davies bring their account of the war in Ukraine up-to-date, to try and answer burning questions about how…
Harlon must protect her younger siblings Ash and Xeno, and their outlawed power of communicating with animals. But when the sinister Automators attack their mountain home, they are separated. In…
Nicolas Davis
We'll guide you step-by-step from the moment the idea first comes to mind to the departure of your last guest. Learn how to decide what kind of party you want…
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Few children now have access to the open woodlands and grasslands frequented by barn owls, but they can all enjoy the magic of the bird thanks to this lovely introduction.–…
A picture book of great beauty and hope about the power we have to transform our world.
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Animals do all kinds of amazing things … but can you tell what they’ll do next? Flip the flaps to find out! –P. [4] of cover
Inspired by the true story of a rhino named Sudan, this is an important book about conservation and caring for nature.
Following his mother, a baby dolphin learns about life under the sea, from catching his first fish to developing his own unique whistle.
Overcome anorexia for good by building emotional tools such as self-confidence, acceptance and motivation which will empower you to stay in control of your health. The exercises and activities in…
Introduces many different species of sharks, pointing out such characteristics as the small size of the dwarf lantern shark and the physical characteristics and behavior that makes sharks killing machines.
But when a terrible storm wrecks his home, Michael is forced to take a job working for a rich, mysterious newcomer named Spargo. Spargo asks Michael to search for one…
Then in a flurry of colour and feathers, Carlos the parrot arrives in the shop and her world as she knows it changes for ever. Managing to escape, Dog, Carlos…
Do you want to educate your child in the most ideal and stimulating way, following the practical Montessori principles and activities used in the best schools around the world? Do…
Skrimsli is the second fantasy adventure set in the world of The Song That Sings Us, where animals and humans can sometimes share their thoughts. It traces the early life…
Chipo and his little sister Gentle live on Papa Fudu’s dumpsite in Rubbish Town, searching for valuable things amongst the rubbish to try to stay alive. Life isn’t easy -…
Written in poetic language interspersed with fascinating facts, Davies’ breathtaking tale of an Arctic polar bear struggling to survive in a habitat threatened by global warming is brought to life…
A rhinoceros remembers his life before grey captivity, one full of colour, with familiar smells and sights. He thinks of his mother being slain by poachers. He has searched the…
When animals talk, it's time humans listened: Harlon has been raised to protect her younger siblings, twins Ash and Xeno, and their outlawed power of communicating with animals. But when…
First published as ‘Kingfisher young knowledge: Birds’ in 2003 –P. opposite T.p.
This is How the Change Begins is a collection of six illuminating poems inspired by the growing threat of climate change. Including background notes on the themes behind them, each…
Mentrwch i fyd yr infertebratau brwd, a mwynhau cwmni'r corryn, y mwydyn a'r gwlithyn, y chwilen a'r pilipala, heb anghofio am yr ystifflog a'r octopws dan y tonnau. Dewch i…
An illustrated treasury of poems reflects the experiences of children as they encounter nature for the first time.
After getting lost at sea in a tropical storm, Ariki and Ipo discover an uncharted island and have a great adventure in the second book of the Ariki series.
Ariki…
A funny, touching and original mystery-adventure about a young girl living on a tropical island - the first in a new series.
From multi award-winning author Nicola Davies comes a…
Dr Nicola Davies
Todos los animales son diferentes, pero tambien tienen cosas en comun. Levanta las solapas y descubriras quien se parece a quien.
A small papery bundle hangs under a leaf by a silken thread. Can you guess what it will be one day? Butterflies, polar bears, turtles, frogs, birds - they all…
Jules Nicolas Davy
A Travers L'Histoire. This Book Is In French.
Bat wakes up, flies into the night, uses the echoes of her voice to navigate, hunts for her supper, and returns to her roost to feed her baby.
Nicola Davies & Lorna Scobie (illus.)
Our skies are full of life! From bats and birds to bees and beetles, the air around us is buzzing with amazing flying creatures. Explore how and why animals fly…
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Originally published in Great Britain in 2013 under the title Manatee baby.
Nicola Davis,Richard Dawkins
The Selfish Gene is that rarest of things: an outstanding work of scholarship that has seeped into popular culture.
Still reeling from his mother’s death and against his father’s wishes, Javier secretly rescues and cares for an albatross who needs to find her way home, in this beautiful story…
