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Barbara Taylor
Frogs and Snakes and Their Relatives
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Find out about frogs and toads, snakes and lizards. Get close up to a rattlesnake's rattle, see how a tadpole becomes a frog, and how a deadly pit viper senses the heat given off by its prey.
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Roderick Hunt, Alex Brychta
Who Is It?
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Who Is It? is a great book for children who are starting to read. It follows the Biff and Chip Show, where they introduce the key words such as the characters' names, and and the in an engaging way. The stories are child-centered and motivating, with mystery and excitement peppered throughout. The book is perfect for children who are curious and love adventure.
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Catherine Ripley
Do the Doors Open by Magic?
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A tour of supermarket innovations reveals how food gets to a store, where fruit and vegetables grow in the winter, what holds gelatin together, and why eggs are different colors
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Yu-Mei Balasingamchow, Fiona Sze-Lorrain, Frank Stewart
Starry Island : New Writing from Singapore
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In 2015, Singapore celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of its independence. From its founding as a British colony with no natural resources, the country has transformed itself into one of the most urbanized and prosperous nations in the world. Just as remarkable is the harmonious diversity of the people who identify themselves as Singaporeans—a fusion of ethnicities, languages, religions, and places of origin.Starry Island presents essays, fiction, and poetry by two dozen contemporary writers whose stories of Singapore express the complex tensions and interconnections of this anomalous, confounding, and paradoxical society. These fresh and accomplished works range from meditative essays to magical realist fiction and lyric poetry.Contributing writers include Yu-Mei Balasingamchow, Kim Cheng Boey, Grace Chua, Dan Ying, Jeffrey Greene, Philip Jeyaretnam, Khoo Seok Wan, Amanda Lee Koe, Jee Leong Koh, Desmond Kon, Karen Kwek, Shirley Geok-lin Lim, Nicholas Liu, Jason Erik Lundberg, Christopher Mooney-Singh, Eleanor Neo, Ng Yi-Sheng, O Thiam Chin, Wena Poon, Alfian Sa'at, Toh Hsien Min, Cyril Wong, Wong Yoon Wah, and Jerrold Yam.The volume includes photographs of Singapore's spectacular contemporary architecture and portraits of early twentieth-century Chinese and Peranakan families.
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Roderick Hunt
Oxford Reading Tree Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories Decode and Develop: Level 9: The Journey
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The Oxford Reading Tree Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories Decode and Develop: Level 9: The Journey is a great read for young children who are learning to read phonetically. The story follows a family's train ride, which takes an unexpected turn. With a mix of familiar settings and new magic key adventures, the book is full of humor and drama, and the illustrations are detailed and captivating. The book contains high-interest vocabulary to support language development beyond Phase 5 of Letters and Sounds, making it a valuable addition to any child's learning journey.
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Oxford University Press
Oxford Illustrated Children's Thesaurus
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Easy-to-use illustrated thesaurus, with thousands of entries, synonyms, photographs and artworks to support children's writing at home.
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Barbara Taylor
Going, Going, Gone
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"Weird and Wonderful" is a new series of four books on the most amazing creatures and features of the natural world. The books are produced in collaboration with The Natural History Museum in London. Unlike many natural history books, these combine both living creatures and the Earth itself, in an original and dynamic approach that focuses on their amazing characteristics. On every spread spectacular photographs, taken especially for these books, display the wonders of the natural world. Woven around them is an expert, lively text from top children's author, Barbara Taylor. Going, Going, Gone explores the oldest and rarest creatures and features of our world, plus the extinct and the threatened. From dinosaurs to fossils to dazzling precious stones. Barbara Taylor is a prolific and award-winning author of children's books on natural history. Her many published titles include "Earth Explained" (Marshall Editions) which won the American Institute of Physics Science Writing Award 1998 and the "Look Closer" series for DK.
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Roderick Hunt, Cynthia Rider, Alex Brychta
Read at Home: 2a: Poor Old Rabbit Book + CD
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This book is perfect for beginner readers, as it offers a variety of activities support reading skills and parental guidance. The inclusion of a CD makes it an engaging experience for children as they listen and read along. The tips for reading together and "think about the story" page also offer helpful guidance for parents. Overall, this book is a great way to make reading enjoyable for children while also improving their skills.
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Alastair Fothergill, Mark Brownlow, Vanessa Berlowitz
Planet Earth: As You've Never Seen It Before
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This book is a must-read for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers. With its breathtaking photographs and rare footage, it takes you on an immersive journey, unveiling the hidden marvels of our planet. From the depths of the ocean to the highest mountain peaks, you'll witness the beauty and diversity of nature like never before. Prepare to be amazed and inspired as you explore the untouched corners of our Earth and discover the incredible creatures that call it home. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure that will leave you in awe of our planet's wonders.
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Emily Hedges, Steve Luck, Oxford University Press
Family Encyclopedia
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Oxford's Family Encyclopedia is an exceptional one-volume reference work that accommodates a wide range of subjects - science, biographies, art, architecture, sports, geography, technology, and more. With its 1,500 color illustrations and engaging write-ups, it's a great choice for families looking for a comprehensive reference book. It's affordable, convenient, and highly recommended for settling Jeopardy battles or helping out with homework.
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Roderick Hunt, Alex Brychta
The Toys' Party
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"The Toys' Party" is a perfect addition to children's bookshelves. The story goes about Biff, Chip, and Kipper's toys coming to life and throwing a party! This imaginative plot encourages children to explore their creativity, and the easy-to-read language makes it an excellent book for beginners. Its vibrant illustrations done by Alex Brychta also make it a visually appealing read.
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Elizabeth A. Martin
A Dictionary Of Science
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This book is an ideal reference for science students and non-scientists. It provides comprehensive coverage of various aspects of science including physics, biology, and astronomy. The dictionary features recommended web links for many entries, accessed and updated via the Dictionary of Science companion website. It includes short biographies of leading scientists, full-page illustrated features on subjects such as the Solar System and Genetically Modified Organisms, and chronologies of specific scientific subjects including plastics, electronics, and cell biology. The expanded coverage of global warming, forensic science, astrophysics, quantam theory, and the solar system makes it a must-read for those interested in science.
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Barbara Taylor
Hunters
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This informative series for young children makes a perfect introduction to the wonders of the natural world. We look at related groups of animals in spectacular photographs, and zoom right in on their fascinating details, to see close-up how nature has designed them for living. The deadliest members of the animal kingdom are here! We explore the hunting skills of predators large and small, and take a close look at how they trap, chase, and catch their prey.
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