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This richly illustrated concertina book takes the reader from below the forest floor, through shrubs, branches and leaves into the emergent layer, following a forest ecosystem from the base of a tree to its very top. Exploring a rainforest on one side of the concertina, and a temperate forest on the other side, The Forest That Grows Around Me celebrates the importance of forest ecosystems around the world.A follow-up to The Street Beneath My Feet, The Skies Above My Eyes and The Sea Below My Toes, this visually stunning book explores the plants and animals that live at every layer of the forest in both tropical and temperate climates, from the fungal networks and burrows deep below the soil, to shrubs, bugs and mammals living on the forest floor, to the lizards, vines and beetles that call the trunk and branches home, all the way up to the birds that soar above the tree tops. For example, on your journey, you will meet:Squirrels and chipmunksBlack bears and batsArmadillos and slothsGreen anacondas and hummingbirdsJaguars and spider monkeysWith a primary focus on the conservation of these important ecosystems The Forest That Grounds Around Me explores how these forest environments survive and thrive, and what we need to do to protect them. The beauty and variety of forest life are brought to life by Vuon Illustration''s rich illustrations. This book is part of the Look Closer series, a set of concertina books that help teach us about the mysteries and wonders that are found in the world around us.

Burp! A-a-a-choo! PARP! Hic, hic, hiccup! COUGH! PARDON YOU!What’s going on? How come our body makes noises without us telling it to?In Snore, Sneeze, Burp, meet some kids and their brainy dog, Charlie. They’re here to help you find out why humans (and other animals) are sometimes accidentally noisy. This brilliantly funny, fact-filled book is full of body noises, including:Stinky, noisy fartsGurgling tummiesSnorty snores Hic, hic, hiccupsSecret sounds inside you... and many more This new playful, energetic non-fiction series (A Book Full of...) from Moira Butterfield looks at familiar questions from children about the world around them, and with the help of child characters and their clever dog, they discover the answers they need.Snore, Sneeze, Burp helps children become body noise experts while assuring them that these noises are natural and nothing to be worried about!

I’m sure you’ve heard of the Nobel Prize, but have you heard of the Ig Nobel Prize? Every year, this prize celebrates unusual areas of research that first make people laugh, and then make them think. The founder of the awards says: “The prizes are intended to celebrate the unusual, honour the imaginative, and spur people’s interest in science, medicine and technology”. In this brilliantly funny, fully illustrated non-fiction book, we celebrate 50 of the funniest, silliest and most interesting winners of the Ig Nobel Prize, including:•    the discovery that herrings communicate by farting (and why that almost caused a world war!) •    research into the chemical compounds responsible for smelly feet •    a rigorous analysis of soggy breakfast cereal •    an automatic dog-to-human language translation device •    the invention of fart-proof underwear •    a method of collecting whale snot using remote-control helicopters.Each entry includes a Top Trumps-style card with ratings such as “silliness factor”, “usefulness”, “gross factor”, and more. Kids and grown-ups alike will love sharing the amazing facts they’ve discovered.

Pamela Colman Smith: artist, occultist, true bohemian. Her illustrations defined the iconography of the classic tarot deck, but she is all too often forgotten.Born in London in 1878, Pamela moved to Jamaica with her parents at the age of eleven and then to New York to study art. She dropped out of college following her mother''s death in 1896, and after her father died in 1899 she found herself back in London, joining the infamous Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, a secret society dedicated to the study of occultism. It was there that she met Arthur Edward Waite, with whom she created the classic Rider-Waite Tarot deck that is still in print today.This beautifully illustrated graphic history tells the tale of Pamela''s life and relates it to the iconic cards she helped to create, from the Fool, the beginning of every new adventure, to the Magician, who focusses energy, to the Hanged Man, who helps us see things from a different perspective, until finally we embrace the World and fulfil our destinies. With tarot expertise and a foreword from Lindsay Squire, The Witch of the Forest, this is a unique take on a perennially popular subject. You''ll never look at a tarot deck in the same way again.

Science is all about figuring out how things work. It means asking questions and conducting experiments to discover and test possible answers. Science affects every aspect of life, from what you’re wearing and what you had for breakfast, to the weather outside.Through science, you can examine the smallest atoms to the largest galaxies – and get to know the universe just a little bit better. But how much do you really know about science?For example, we all know that . . . Moons are smaller than their planetSummer is caused by Earth being closer to the SunWater is an element Tectonic plates don''t move that much anymore AND that engineers are people who fix things Do we . . . ? Because . . . OH NO THEY AREN''T!Misconceptions about our world are everywhere, but none of them are true! In Oh No They Aren''t: Science myths are busted about science from chemistry to geology, engineering, astronomy and even technology.In this fresh and funny guide learn about how our world works from atoms and molecules to volcanoes and solar systems, or even artificially intelligent robots. Stylishly designed and humorously illustrated by Sam Caldwell, Oh No They Aren''t: Science brings important STEM topics to life for kids, uncovering how our world works and making science FUN accessible for everyone. In the Oh No They Aren''t . . . series popular misconceptions in science and nature are dispelled. Check out the Oh No They Didn''t . . . companion series for hilarious history and popular culture myth-busting. 

Trailblazers have done extraordinary things throughout history. They’ve made incredible contributions to the world, from inventing common household objects we take for granted every day to breaking barriers in sports or medicine. But how much do you really know about the innovators who’ve shaped our world?Everyone knows that. . . Martin Luther King Jr. used every means possible to fight for civil rightsRuth Handler set up the toy company Mattel to createBarbie dollsWilliam Shakespeare came up with the story of Romeo and JulietAND that Florence Nightingale''s family supported her dream of becoming a nurseOr did they. . . ? Because. . . OH NO THEY DIDN''T!Misconceptions about famous figures from the past and present are everywhere, but none of them are true! In Oh No They Didn''t: Trailblazers myths are busted about over 50 trailblazers from politicians to legends, athletes, activists, scientists, company owners, creatives and more.In this fresh and funny guide written by Eric Huang, learn about inspiring innovators from all over the world as well as their influence on history and popular culture. Stylishly designed and humorously illustrated by Sam Caldwell, Oh No They Didn''t: Trailblazers makes learning fun with unexpected facts and a playful, upbeat approach to non-fiction.Oh No They Didn''t: Trailblazers is the perfect inspiring guide for ALL young people to learn about influential innovators, including the parts of their story that may have been left out of traditional history books or media. In this easy-to-read book, you''re sure to discover lesser-known pioneers who deserve to be celebrated, too!

Be guided by the magic of charms: Gain insight and guidance about the future through the simple, intuitive method of casting charmsGet clear answers to your questions: No more trying to remember complex tarot meanings or decipher obscure astrological charts! Charms draw on folklore and natural magick for clear, instinctive reading and straight answers to life’s questionsGift box contains: Charm casting board, 25 thick card charms with foil details, a velvet bag to draw charms from, and a guidebook that teaches the basics of charm casting as well as detailing the stories behind all the charmsBuild your intuition with this starter kit. Find out how to host readings for friends and family, and you will soon learn to add your own unique charms as you progressAnswer life’s burning questions with help from folkloric meaning and natural magick, distilled into simple charm symbols by Witch of the Forest, Lindsay Squire.Charm casting is a divination tool like runes, oracle cards, tarot cards, pendulums, astrology dice, or cards where users create their own meaning system using charm symbols. Lindsay’s starter kit for charm casting uses popular, memorable symbols—such as pentacles for protection, a crescent moon for new beginnings, and Venus for love—to set you out on your journey of divining using charms. The booklet explains the folklore and magick behind the charm symbols so you can interpret them with confidence. Once you gain more experience, you can begin hosting group readings, developing deeper meanings, and adding more of your own charms.

Throughout recorded history, Bath has been famed for its hot springs. The Romans bathed there; Elizabeth I promoted the spa town; Hanoverians visited it for their health. By the eighteenth century Bath was the fashionable venue for high society. Entrepreneurs of all types seized the opportunity. ''Beau'' Nash instituted a strictly regulated social life; eager young architects including John Wood the Elder and his son Wood the Younger transformed the cityscape.In this text, Kirsten Elliott tells Bath''s story through the centuries and brings it up to date, celebrating the modern city as a vibrant place attracting visitors from all over the world. Illustrated with over 200 stunning colour photographs by renowned location photographer Neill Menneer, text and pictures come together to make a book which is a joy to anyone who loves Bath, a must for any visitor.

Paul the Peacock was once the most selfish animal in the forest, but now he’s trying to embrace his new identity of Mr Kind… but it’s exhausting! When his cousin sends a letter asking for help he tries to ignore it. Best pal, Norris, has other ideas though. Together, Paul and Norris embark on a treacherous rescue adventure to help find Connie the peahen a new home. But when they arrive, a little lost egg joins the rescue party... much to Paul''s dismay! When the egg hatches into a peafowl chick, Paul tries to leave it behind, but eventually takes the chick under his – colourful – wing! The little chick soon shows Paul that being caring and thoughtful may be worth it after all.This hilarious story with comic deadpan moments and vivid, expressive illustrations conveys an important message about love and nurture.Also available: Paul the Peacock.

When a dangerous wildfire starts in Evergreen Forest, putting the lives of Billie, Boo, Sid and Dixie in danger, Flamekraken is quick to respond. Flamekraken battles the ferocious fire with his eight tentacular hoses and every drop of water he has. Will he get the flames under control before he runs out of water? Or will the fire be too powerful?With a little help from his airborn buddy Heletor, the animals are saved, and the Green Machines and the people of Hope Island work towards replanting the forest again. Together, we are unstoppable. This title contains a nonfiction endmatter spread about wild fires produced in collaboration with Greenpeace.

Uncover the secrets of the past with the latest archaeological knowhow in Dig!, a scientific journey through millions of years of human history.Do you have a favourite history fact? Maybe you know that the ancient Romans had central heating, or that humans once shared this planet with giant sloths. But have you ever wondered how we know all that? The answer is archaeology!The ancient past may seem like it''s frozen in time, but in fact it never stops changing, thanks to archaeology. In Dig!, you''ll join archaeologists on excavations, marvel at the most incredible archaeological finds, and even witness the world as it was hundreds, thousands and millions of years ago. Real-life archaeologist Ruth Hatfield is your expert guide to the wonders of this amazing science, peeling back the layers with bitesize, clear and simple text. Illustrator Sophia Watts brings the past to life in buzzing, detail-rich scenes and spotlight artefacts.As you dig up the history beneath your feet, here are just some of the finds you''ll come face-to-face with:Our earliest ancestor in EthiopiaThe Vikings'' softer sideHundred-thousand-year-old head liceThe afterlife army of China''s first emperorA Greek palace buried 3,000 years ago by a volcanic eruptionThe ''living'' archaeology of rapidly changing places... and all the techniques archaeologists use to investigate, from cutting-edge technology to the simple power of observation!When you''re finished digging up the past, turn to the back of the book for a complete timeline of your discoveries, as well as tips on how to start doing archaeology from your own back garden.Dig! is packed with the newest and most fascinating facts from the world of archaeology, and is perfect for any budding historian 6–8 years old, as a STEM-focused introduction to a future career – or simply as an invitation to go outside, get some dirt under their fingernails, and see what they dig up!

No, I’m a FLAMINGO! is a simple and silly picture book for anyone who’s ever tried to get a small child dressed and out the door.When a dad asks his child to please get dressed on a hot summer''s day, the answer is clear... no, I’m a flamingo! No, I don’t need shoes... No, I won’t be too hot... I’M A FLAMINGO! This sensible vs silly dynamic between adult and child brings humour and is something every parent will be able to relate to. The double gatefold at the end provides an unexpected twist.Playful and imaginative, No, I''m a Flamingo! is perfect for anyone with a stubborn and creative toddler in their lives! 

''I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees.'' – Henry David Thoreau From Thoreau and Nietzsche to Aristotle, history’s greatest thinkers have long celebrated the healing power of the natural world. But forest bathing is more than just a walk in the woods – it’s the mindful practice of reconnecting with nature through your senses, and The Healing Power of Trees is here to show you how. This beautifully crafted guide reveals the unparalleled health benefits of the great outdoors, with the experts at The Forest Bathing Institute leading you on a journey of healing. Recent research shows that just 15 minutes outside can enhance mood, concentration, and physical health – imagine the therapeutic benefits of embracing the increasingly popular practice of forest bathing. With practical guidance and advice on addressing key challenges such as: Lifting depression Lowering stress Improving energy levels Boosting your immune system This book is an essential gift or self-purchase for anyone ready to reconnect with nature. The Forest Bathing Institute has spent years collaborating with universities and governments to research the benefits of this practice and train practitioners to share them. Now, its founders present their unique method in this stunning guide.  Packed with expert insights and captivating photography, The Healing Power of Trees not only helps you plan your next forest bathing trip but also brings the restorative power of nature into your home. 

Created in collaboration with the Play Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), this interactive board book encourages children to explore their feelings though touch-and-feel monster characters.Playful, friendly monsters prompt the reader to empathise with them as the child guesses the monsters’ feelings based on their facial expression or body language. Simple text encourages the reader to interact with the touch-and-feel patches, exploring how the tactile makes them feel.  The Feelings Book includes:  Five key feelings to explore though lovable monster characters in entertaining scenes. A tab with emoji-style faces accompanied by simple feeling words – visible from every page, which encourages discussion. Vibrant, bold and funny illustrations from Miguel Ordenez will keep little ones entertained and engaged. A multi-sensory experience with a variety of touch-and-feel materials to stroke and examine! Simple, accessible vocabulary, which covers feelings both big and small.  The Feelings Book helps children to think and talk about what the characters in the book are feeling, and also what they feel in response to tactiles and questions. Providing perfect, simple tools to help children explore their feelings, particularly if they find this difficult.  A charitable donation is given to Great Ormond Street Hospital Children''s Charity for every copy sold.

Perfect for curious kids everywhere, The Secret Life of Clouds promises to inspire the next generation to care for the world around them. Packed with delightful stories and fascinating facts, this beautifully crafted book teaches children unforgettable lessons about nature and weather. Join Caspar, a fluffy cumulus cloud, as he guides young readers through a first exploration of the weather. Discover the secrets of what’s happening in the world around us every single day – and why! From rainy plains to foggy deserts and misty forests, The Secret Life of Clouds explains weather’s wonders in a fun and accessible way. Meet fog-drinking beetles, sparkly sundogs, snowmen and cloud families all while reading about magical weather-related folklore from around the planet. Casper the cloud has learnt much on his travels and will be a great guide for young readers, inspiring them to develop an appreciation of the magic of the world and its environments. With stunning, detailed illustrations, this magical book blends natural history with a splash of fantasy, creating a story that will be explored over and over. There’s never been a better time to introduce your young reader to the beauty of the natural world! Following on from: The Secret Life of Trees, The Secret Life of Bees, The Secret Life of Birds, The Secret Life of Oceans, and The Secret Life of Bugs, The Secret Life of Clouds is the next enchanting addition to this beloved series. 

Grab your 3× magnifying glass and go on a fantastic voyage through the ins and outs of dino-anatomy with Up Close and Incredible: Dinosaurs.In this scientific search-and-find adventure, you’ll join a team of tiny palaeontologists as they explore an array of dinosaurs, living and fossilised,inside and out, from T. rex''s teeth to Velociraptor''s terrible toes. You’ll learn along the way how, where and when these dinosaurs lived, what they ate, who had feathers and who had scales – and of course, what it would be like to see dinosaurs UP CLOSE!Looking through the magnifying glass, you''ll also find scientists spinning plates on Stegosaurus''s back, enjoying a spot of fishing with Spinosaurus, and even a palaeo-wizard inside Dracorex hogwartsia! You''ll reveal new gags again and again among the scrapes, mishaps and wacky experiments of the miniature palaeontologists, where every tiny detail tells a story, and every story reveals more incredible facts about prehistoric creatures.The larger-than-life dinos you''ll explore include T. rex, Triceratops, Ankylosaurus and Diplodocus, as well as lesser known but just as incredible species like Therizinosaurus, Parasaurolophus and the bird-like Archaeopteryx. With 14 scenes and 10 things to spot on each one, plus extra detail hidden on every page, Up Close and Incredible: Dinosaurs has literally hundreds of facts and jokes to discover. A timeline at the back puts everything in context, while a sizecomparison feature lets you see every dino together.This thrilling scientific journey of a book will have you gasping and laughing as you discover new shocking and hilarious facts about your favourite dinosaurs. The zany drawings are packed full of comedic details to spot, keeping your read fresh each time. So, what are you waiting for? Your magnified adventure into prehistory awaits!