Kirjahaku

In every part of the globe, in every pocket of the sea, in ancient ground beneath your feet, up tall mountains you can’t see, in stones, in plants, in birds and beasts, lie nature’s secret stories. This beautiful field-guide explores the histories and mysteries hidden in the wild, just waiting to be shared. Readers are invited on a journey around our wonderful world, through wild forests, over mountains high, to the bottom of our oceans and the earth beneath us. Each chapter investigates a different environment, and within, the pages tell the secret stories of the animals, plants, and natural phenomena of these habitats. Some secrets tell us of links between species, or unusual adaptations and features, others tell us how nature has evolved, and many hold the keys to understanding our planet’s past. Readers will come away with a wealth of knowledge and discover how looking at nature today can help us understand and unlock mysteries from long ago, from bygone weather to the dinosaurs. They’ll learn how resin and rock can preserve long-lost plants and creatures, how the rings inside coral skeletons can reveal weather patterns from the distant past, how layers of the seabed can indicate a previous mass extinction occurred, how ice can trap gases and tell us the make-up of our ancient atmosphere, and much more. The text also touches on how these secrets are often uncovered through scientific research, observation, fossil records, as well as using modern inventions and techniques like carbon dating. Spreads at the back of the book encourage readers to search for secrets in nature close to home and explore how we can all help protect the animals, plants and natural features of today so we can continue to enjoy and learn from them. The fascinating information is brought to life with meticulously detailed, vintage-style artwork from Vasilisa Romanenko, making this book a true treasure trove for the whole family to enjoy.

In every part of the globe, in every pocket of the sea, in ancient ground beneath your feet, up tall mountains you can't see, in stones, in plants, in birds and beasts, lie nature's secret stories. This beautiful field-guide explores the histories and mysteries hidden in the wild, just waiting to be shared. Readers are invited on a journey around our wonderful world, through wild forests, over mountains high, to the bottom of our oceans and the earth beneath us. Each chapter investigates a different environment, and within, the pages tell the secret stories of the animals, plants, and natural phenomena of these habitats. Some secrets tell us of links between species, or unusual adaptations and features, others tell us how nature has evolved, and many hold the keys to understanding our planet's past. Readers will come away with a wealth of knowledge and discover how looking at nature today can help us understand and unlock mysteries from long ago, from bygone weather to the dinosaurs. They'll learn how resin and rock can preserve long-lost plants and creatures, how the rings inside coral skeletons can reveal weather patterns from the distant past, how layers of the seabed can indicate a previous mass extinction occurred, how ice can trap gases and tell us the make-up of our ancient atmosphere, and much more. The text also touches on how these secrets are often uncovered through scientific research, observation, fossil records, as well as using modern inventions and techniques like carbon dating. Spreads at the back of the book encourage readers to search for secrets in nature close to home and explore how we can all help protect the animals, plants and natural features of today so we can continue to enjoy and learn from them. The fascinating information is brought to life with meticulously detailed, vintage-style artwork from Vasilisa Romanenko, making this book a true treasure trove for the whole family to enjoy.

Iâ??m Building a Nest is full of fascinating facts to teach young readers about how animals make their home â?? narrated by a bird who is sure her nest is best!

Follow Zebra as she discovers how animals live and work together in this clever creature caper, packed with oodles of facts and a spoonful of silliness! Packs, flocks, hives, prides and especially herds – there are lots of amazing animal groups but there are SO many MORE. From chicken broods, shark shivers and meerkat mobs to baboon troops, tuna shoals and even a cauldron of bats, follow Zebra as she discovers how over 50 different animals live and work together in this super-fun collection of awesome animal tales. Find out who twists, swoops and flies with her flock? (Starling!) Or which animals hum to tell others in their group that they're nearby? (Giraffe! But watch out, visitors . . . this animal has a mean karate kick!) Which animals clean each other, play together and look after each other’s young? (Lion!) Plus find out which group of animals ends up being the BEST at working together. And guess what? It’s not just zebras who live in herds as this little Zebra is about to find out! Children will love discovering all the different kinds of animal groups and which clever creatures live in them, together with awesome facts that are easy to remember to make learning about the animal world fun.Also available: I'm Building a Nest

Follow Zebra as she discovers how animals live and work together in this clever creature caper, packed with oodles of facts and a spoonful of silliness Packs, flocks, hives, prides, and especially herds--there are lots of amazing animal groups but there are SO many MORE. From chicken broods, shark shivers, and meerkat mobs to baboon troops, tuna shoals, and even a cauldron of bats, follow Zebra as she discovers how over 50 different animals live and work together in this super-fun collection of awesome animal tales. Find out who twists, swoops, and flies with her flock? (Starling ) Or which animals hum to tell others in their group that they're nearby? (Giraffe But watch out, visitors . . . this animal has a mean karate kick ) Which animals clean each other, play together, and look after each other's young? (Lion ) Plus find out which group of animals ends up being the BEST at working together. And guess what? It's not just zebras who live in herds as this little Zebra is about to find out Children will love discovering all the different kinds of animal groups and which clever creatures live in them, together with awesome facts that are easy to remember to make learning about the animal world fun. Also available: I'm Building a Nest

The secret lives and amazing adaptations of past creatures are revealed in this beautifully illustrated compendium of Earth’s long-gone beasts.Buried far beneath the ground are secret stories of ancient lands. Stories from a time when dinosaurs with tails as big as whales towered over trees, birds had teeth, and super-fast sharks with saws for jaws swam through oceans and seas.Earth’s amazing animals may be lost in time, but they are no longer forgotten.From dinosaurs and sea beasts, to giant bugs, birds and Ice Age mammals, these spectacular species were once to be seen stomping, roaring, soaring and crawling across land, sky and sea – but are now extinct and lost forever. In this beautifully illustrated follow-up to Secret Stories of Nature, you can uncover the fascinating histories of Earth’s most astounding extinct animals, from iconic beasts such as Tyrannosaurus rex, the woolly mammoth and the dodo, to jaw-dropping creatures such as a dragonfly-relative the size of a pigeon and a tiny sea beast that looked like a cartoon character. When did giant bugs zoom through the skies and how did these creepy-crawlies become so colossal? Which dinosaurs had feathers and why is T. rex the most famous dinosaur of all time? How did mammals survive the giant asteroid? Which extinct animal had a boomerang-shaped head and which one was a mishmash of a bird, pig, crocodile and armoured armadillo? The answers to these secrets are waiting for you within!You'll discover how scientists past and present have used research, observation and fossil records to piece these stories together and unravel their secrets. Intriguingly, some secrets are yet to be revealed, while others are rewritten when exciting new information changes what we think we know.As well as discovering ancient animals, you can learn about beautiful beasts that have sadly been lost in recent years, but also the remarkable stories of animals once thought to be extinct – but which have been rediscovered. Finally, at the back of the book you can learn how to help protect creatures that are critically endangered and their habitats. We can all work together to preserve our beautiful planet and its rich biodiversity!The fascinating text from children’s author Saskia Gwinn is brought to life by gorgeously detailed, vintage-style artwork from Vasilisa Romanenko, making this a perfect gift book for the whole family to share.

The secret lives and amazing adaptations of past creatures are revealed in this beautifully illustrated compendium of Earth's long-gone beasts. Buried far beneath the ground are secret stories of ancient lands. Stories from a time when dinosaurs with tails as big as whales towered over trees, birds had teeth, and super-fast sharks with saws for jaws swam through oceans and seas.Earth's amazing animals may be lost in time, but they are no longer forgotten.From dinosaurs and sea beasts, to giant bugs, birds and Ice Age mammals, these spectacular species were once to be seen stomping, roaring, soaring and crawling across land, sky and sea - but are now extinct and lost forever. In this beautifully illustrated follow-up to Secret Stories of Nature, you can uncover the fascinating histories of Earth's most astounding extinct animals, from iconic beasts such as Tyrannosaurus rex, the woolly mammoth and the dodo, to jaw-dropping creatures such as a dragonfly-relative the size of a pigeon and a tiny sea beast that looked like a cartoon character. When did giant bugs zoom through the skies and how did these creepy-crawlies become so colossal? Which dinosaurs had feathers and why is T. rex the most famous dinosaur of all time? How did mammals survive the giant asteroid? Which extinct animal had a boomerang-shaped head and which one was a mishmash of a bird, pig, crocodile and armoured armadillo? The answers to these secrets are waiting for you within You'll discover how scientists past and present have used research, observation and fossil records to piece these stories together and unravel their secrets. Intriguingly, some secrets are yet to be revealed, while others are rewritten when exciting new information changes what we think we know.As well as discovering ancient animals, you can learn about beautiful beasts that have sadly been lost in recent years, but also the remarkable stories of animals once thought to be extinct - but which have been rediscovered. Finally, at the back of the book you can learn how to help protect creatures that are critically endangered and their habitats. We can all work together to preserve our beautiful planet and its rich biodiversity The fascinating text from children's author Saskia Gwinn is brought to life by gorgeously detailed, vintage-style artwork from Vasilisa Romanenko, making this a perfect gift book for the whole family to share.

Have you ever wondered who the REAL Easter bunny is? Find out in this hilarious Easter adventure!

This engaging graphic novel brings young readers into the world of real scientists and their exciting discoveries This riotous romp is a front-row seat into the world of today's scientists. Find out who travels back in time to the land of dinosaurs, spends their day singing with whales, who collects stars in jars, who spies on snails, and more. The best part about scientists? They started off a lot like YOU Children will get to know more about the exciting careers of: Mary Anning, paleontologist; Louis R. Purnell, ocean explorer and paleontologist; Valentina Tereshkova, astronaut; Liu Yang, astronaut; Joanne Simpson, meteorologist; June Bacon-Bercey, meteorologist; Deepal Warakagoda, ornithologist; Katy Payne, acoustic biologist; Stephanie Wilson, astronaut and engineer; Shigeo Hirose, robot engineer; Hans Hass, marine biologist; Eugenie Clark, marine biologist; Natalie Starkey, geologist; Haraldur Sigurosson, geologist; Janaki Ammal, botanist; Ynes Mexia, botanist; Filippo Silvestri, entomologist; Charles Henry Turner, zoologist and entomologist; Wangari Maathai, environmental activist, received Nobel Peace Prize; Sir David Attenborough, biologist and broadcaster; Rachel Schneerson, doctor, vaccine developer; Uğur Şahin, oncologist and immunologist; zlem T reci, immunologist, cancer researcher; Jedidah Isler, astrophysicist; and Neta Bahcall, astrophysicist.

There are hidden clues everywhere in this riotous, pacy picture book about a little boy’s suspicion that his sweet, elderly neighbour is secretly keeping an array of dinosaurs in her house.The boy tries to alert his parents to the presence of claws, jaws and prehistoric roars coming from next door, but they remain blithely unconcerned. Mrs Shaw from Number 84 does NOT have any dinosaurs, of that they’re sure . . .

There are hidden clues everywhere in this riotous, pacy picture book about a little boy’s suspicion that his sweet, elderly neighbour is secretly keeping an array of dinosaurs in her house.The boy tries to alert his parents to the presence of claws, jaws and prehistoric roars coming from next door, but they remain blithely unconcerned. Mrs Shaw from Number 84 does NOT have any dinosaurs, of that they’re sure . . .

Snot, wees, farts, feelings... they all come from somewhere, and that's YOU! But what starts a wee? Where do burps go after they've escaped? And why is a sneeze SO loud? Along Came a... Burp answers all these questions about the HUMAN BODY and more, in hilarious comic-book style. Featuring a host of colourful characters - from stinky poos to speedy sneezes - each with their own mini story to tell about exactly how they came along. This book is perfect for young readers who love storybooks, but have LOTS of questions to answer. Written by rising-star Saskia Gwinn (author of Scientists are Saving the World and I am Not the Easter Bunny), and illustrated in rib-tickling style by Paula Bowles (illustrator of Superkitty, Tiny Crab is a Tidy Crab and 2024 World Book Day title Marv and the Ultimate Superpower), this is the first in a new series of laugh-out-loud science stories the whole family can enjoy. Coming in 2025: Along Came a... Rainbow!

A fun, friendly and lyrical picture book series about cycles and systems for the very young.I see a cloud, high up in the sky, made of tiny water drops sparkling with dust . . . From the tiniest raindrop to the deepest ocean, join two children and their dog on a fantastic journey through the water cycle. As they splash in puddles, float on clouds and dive into the sea, young readers will discover how water moves through our world in an incredible, ever-changing cycle.With a storybook format and stunning illustrations, this book will entertain, inspire and gently educate 3-5-year-olds.The perfect introduction to the water cycleCreated in consultation with Dr Lucinda Spokes from the University of CambridgeWith beautiful, lyrical text by Saskia Gwinn and breathtaking, collage-style artwork by Daniela Sosa

A fun, friendly and lyrical picture book series about cycles and systems for the very young.I see a cloud, high up in the sky, made of tiny water drops sparkling with dust . . . From the tiniest raindrop to the deepest ocean, join two children and their dog on a fantastic journey through the water cycle. As they splash in puddles, float on clouds and dive into the sea, young readers will discover how water moves through our world in an incredible, ever-changing cycle.With a storybook format and stunning illustrations, this book will entertain, inspire and gently educate 3-5-year-olds.The perfect introduction to the water cycleCreated in consultation with Dr Lucinda Spokes from the University of CambridgeWith beautiful, lyrical text by Saskia Gwinn and breathtaking, collage-style artwork by Daniela SosaEvery Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

A fun, friendly and lyrical picture book series about cycles and systems for the very young.I see a star that sparkles with light, high up in Space, so very far away . . . From clouds of dust drifting in the freezing depths of space to the explosive power of a supernova, join two children and their cat on a fantastic journey through the life-cycle of a star. As they ride on a meteor, zoom in a rocket and stargaze from their garden, young readers will discover how the stars up above us begin, grow and die in an incredible, ever-changing cycle.With a storybook format and stunning illustrations, this book will entertain, inspire and gently educate 3-5-year-olds.The perfect introduction to stars and spaceCreated in consultation with Dr Matthew Bothwell from the Institute of Astronomy, University of CambridgeWith beautiful, lyrical text by Saskia Gwinn and breathtaking, collage-style artwork by Daniela Sosa

A fun, friendly and lyrical picture book series about cycles and systems for the very young.I see a star that sparkles with light, high up in Space, so very far away . . . From clouds of dust drifting in the freezing depths of space to the explosive power of a supernova, join two children and their cat on a fantastic journey through the life-cycle of a star. As they ride on a meteor, zoom in a rocket and stargaze from their garden, young readers will discover how the stars up above us begin, grow and die in an incredible, ever-changing cycle.With a storybook format and stunning illustrations, this book will entertain, inspire and gently educate 3-5-year-olds.The perfect introduction to stars and spaceCreated in consultation with Dr Matthew Bothwell from the Institute of Astronomy, University of CambridgeWith beautiful, lyrical text by Saskia Gwinn and breathtaking, collage-style artwork by Daniela SosaEvery Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

A charmingly illustrated volume about the magic of Christmas and the inner workings of the North Pole. Featuring a beautiful gold-foil-embossed cover and ribbon marker, this is a book for families to treasure in the run up to the festive season.Christmas has been shrouded in secrecy for years . . . but what really goes on at the North Pole in the run up to the big day?Every year without fail, Santa Claus packs up his sleigh and soars across the night sky pulled by his reindeer to deliver presents to children all over the world.But spreading Christmas magic is no small task and lots must happen to make sure everything is ready for the most special time of the year.Join Santa’s Head Elf, Ivy Everjingle, as she reveals secrets from the North Pole. From how Santa’s suit is designed and the magic of reindeer flight to the many different jobs of the Christmas elves and the magic of believing.This is the ultimate festive compendium to capture the magic of Christmas. Perfect for families to enjoy together in the run up to the big day and spark joy at the most magical time of the year.