Emily Hawkins

In 'Oceans' amazing lenticular pop-ups with changing colours show hunting, defence and attraction in action under the waves. Packed with amazing animal facts, this is a series where the natural world really does come to life!

Somewhere in the Bermuda Triangle lies an island lost to time, where dinosaurs still roam. It’s up to you to survive against the odds and save this prehistoric world from danger! In this chance-driven choose-your-own-adventure gamebook, you’ll face off against T. rex, dangle from a pterosaur’s talons, and try to slip past Spinosaurus. It’s your story, your way: make your choice and spin your trusty Survival Spinner (included) to survive. Every decision you make could lead to success… or disaster! Flip back and forth through the book as you play through a new adventure with every read, where each scenario might lead to certain death, or any number of unexpected surprises. How you meet each new challenge is up to you. Along the way, explore the world of the Cretaceous, coming face-to-face with monstrous mosasaurs, towering titanosaurs and armoured ankylosaurs, with fact-files on every species. No two journeys through Spin to Survive: Dinosaur Island are ever the same, and there are always more wonders to discover. Makes a perfect gift for young palaeontologists and dinosaur fans, as well as anyone who enjoys daring and adventure.

Somewhere in the Bermuda Triangle lies an island lost to time, where dinosaurs still roam. It's up to you to survive against the odds and save this prehistoric world from danger In this chance-driven choose-your-own-adventure gamebook, you'll face off against T. rex, dangle from a pterosaur's talons, and try to slip past Spinosaurus. It's your story, your way: make your choice and spin your trusty Survival Spinner (included) to survive. Every decision you make could lead to success... or disaster Flip back and forth through the book as you play through a new adventure with every read, where each scenario might lead to certain death, or any number of unexpected surprises. How you meet each new challenge is up to you. Along the way, explore the world of the Cretaceous, coming face-to-face with monstrous mosasaurs, towering titanosaurs, and armored ankylosaurs, with fact-files on every species. No two journeys through Spin to Survive: Dinosaur Island are ever the same, and there are always more wonders to discover. Makes a perfect gift for young paleontologists and dinosaur fans, as well as anyone who enjoys daring and adventure.

A beautiful new memory game based on the popular gift book A Natural History of Magical Beasts. Unicorn matching game: Can you reunite the unicorns with their friends in this fun and easy-to-learn game? Sturdy gift box contains: 40 cards, each measuring 8.8 × 6.6cm, and a 28-page booklet; box size is 10 × 14.4 × 4.7cm 20 diverse unicornand mythical creature species with unicorns and magical horses from all parts of the world, match the pairs who belong to the same species Includes an illustrated booklet covering game rules, unicorn facts and tips for finding them yourself Fantasy fun for ages 4+: Delightful screen-free entertainment for unicorn fans everywhere. Can you reunite the rainbow-winged Pegasus with its partner and remember where a pair of ornate Qilin are hiding? The Match the Unicorns cards feature naturalist illustrations of unicorn and mythical creature species from different regions of the world, from the European Unicorn to the African Abada, and the tropical Alicorn-of-Paradise to the polar Frost Unicorn. The booklet serves as a field guide to the mythical creature species on the cards. Learn how the blue-tinged Mericorn has the upper body of a horse and lower half of a fish, and how the Storm Unicorn uses its horn as a lightning conductor. To play the game, arrange the cards face down on a table, then flip two over – do they show the same species? If they do, you collect the pair. If not, try to remember where the different unicorn and magical creature species are located so you can make a match on your next turn. The Folklore Field Guides series is a charming collection of beautifully illustrated handbooks on topics of lore and legend. Fascinating facts are accompanied by breathtaking illustrations, all presented in an engaging narrative form. Also available from the series: A Natural History of Fairies, A Natural History of Magical Beasts, A Natural History of Mermaids and A Natural History of Dragons.

The year is 1160 BCE, and the great Pharaoh Rameses has been laid to rest – or so you thought. When a precious scroll leading to his hidden tomb is stolen, it is up to you to track down the culprits, protect the treasures, and survive the secrets of the Valley of the Kings.Armed with your courage, quick thinking and the built-in survival spinner, you must decode ancient hieroglyphs, escape wild crocodiles, and outsmart desert dangers as you race against time to stop a robbery that could shake the kingdom. Every decision matters. One path could lead to triumph. Another to disaster...Can you catch the culprits and ensure the pharaoh's rest goes undisturbed? Or will you fall victim to the dangers of the desert?Spin to Survive: The Pharaoh’s Curse is an interactive gamebook packed with puzzles, peril and surprise. With each choice, the story shifts, and no two journeys are ever the same! Along the way, you will uncover fascinating facts about ancient Egyptian life, death and myth, all woven into the adventure itself.This thrilling hands-on read is perfect for brave explorers aged 8 to 12 who love challenge, mystery and a different ending every time.

What’s behind the eerie St Elmo’s Fire phenomenon? What was the mysterious explosion that tore through a Siberian forest in the early 1900s? And can fish and frogs really rain from the sky?Travel around the globe and even into space with this dazzling natural history book, discovering the stories of nature’s rarest events and best-kept secrets.From strange marvels of the night sky to the world’s weirdest weather events; from the most peculiar plants to rare and elusive animals; this book gathers together a jaw-dropping collection of natural wonders. Eclipses, ball lightning, pizzly bears . . . each stunningly illustrated spread explores a different phenomenon, including those that have baffled scientists through the centuries. Presented in five chapters – Amazing Space, Peculiar Plants, Unusual Animals, Weird Weather and Unique Wild Places – this is a celebration of nature at its quirkiest and most wonderful. Written by best-selling author Emily Hawkins and brought to life in glorious detail by illustrator Vlad Stankovic, this spectacular collection is the perfect title to gift, share and treasure for years to come.

The year is 1160 BCE. Pharaoh Rameses is dead, his tomb and the treasures within safely hidden in the majestic Valley of the Kings. Or so you thought...The papyrus scroll showing the way to the pharaoh's tomb has been stolen. Now it's up to you to stop the thieves before they can raid the priceless artifacts that are meant to stay with Rameses for all eternity. With nothing but your instinct and your trusty Survival Spinner (included), can you catch the culprits and ensure the pharaoh's rest goes undisturbed? Or will you fall victim to the dangers of the desert? In this chance-filled choose-your-own-adventure gamebook, you'll crack hieroglyphic codes, encounter ravenous crocodiles in the Nile, and dodge deadly traps as you attempt to solve the mystery and protect the pharaoh's treasures. It's your story, your way: make your choice and spin to survive. Every decision you make could lead to success... or disaster. Flip back and forth through the book as you play through a new adventure with every read, where each scenario might lead to certain death, or any number of unexpected surprises. Along the way, uncover facts about ancient Egypt, from the lifestyles of the common folk to the mysterious rites of the dead, all the way up to the nature of the gods themselves. With your fate in the hands of chance, no two journeys through Spin to Survive: The Pharaoh's Curse are ever the same, and there are always more secrets to discover.

What's behind the eerie St Elmo's Fire phenomenon? What was the mysterious explosion that tore through a Siberian forest in the early 1900s? And can fish and frogs really rain from the sky?Travel around the globe and even into space with this dazzling natural history book, discovering the stories of nature's rarest events and best-kept secrets.From strange marvels of the night sky to the world's weirdest weather events; from the most peculiar plants to rare and elusive animals; this book gathers together a jaw-dropping collection of natural wonders. Eclipses, ball lightning, pizzly bears . . . each stunningly illustrated spread explores a different phenomenon, including those that have baffled scientists through the centuries. Presented in five chapters--Amazing Space, Peculiar Plants, Unusual Animals, Weird Weather, and Unique Wild Places--this is a celebration of nature at its quirkiest and most wonderful. Written by best-selling author Emily Hawkins and brought to life in glorious detail by illustrator Vlad Stankovic, this spectacular collection is the perfect title to gift, share, and treasure for years to come.

Dragon matching game: Can you reunite the dragons with their friends in this fun and easy-to-learn game?Sturdy gift box contains: 40 cards, each measuring 8.8 × 6.6cm, and a 28-page booklet; box size is 10 × 14.4 × 4.7cm20 diverse dragon species with dragons from all parts of the world, match the pairs who belong to the same speciesIncludes an illustrated booklet covering game rules, dragon facts and tips for finding them yourselfFantasy fun for ages 4+: Delightful screen-free entertainment for dragon fans everywhere. A beautiful new memory game based on the popular gift book A Natural History of DragonsCan you match the rainbow-coloured Feathered Serpents and remember where a pair of Flits are hiding? The Discover the Dragons cards feature naturalist illustrations of dragon species from different regions of the world, from the Australian Flamethrower to the Japanese Water Dragon, and the Saharan Strangler to the Western Woodstalker.The booklet serves as a field guide to the dragon species on the cards. Learn how the vegetarian Bumblelump (Draco tumbulus) uses its powerful front legs to dig its burrow home into hillsides, and how the Lindwyrm (Draco vermis) does not breathe fire, and instead can spit a foul-smelling venom, which causes blistering and blindness.To play the game, arrange the cards face down on a table, then flip two over – do they show the same dragon species? If they do, you collect the pair. If not, try to remember where the different dragon species are located so you can make a match on your next turn.The Folklore Field Guides series is a charming collection of beautifully illustrated handbooks on topics of lore and legend. Fascinating facts are accompanied by breathtaking illustrations, all presented in an engaging narrative form.Also available from the series: A Natural History of Fairies, A Natural History of Magical Beasts, A Natural History of Mermaids and A Natural History of Magick.

Stolittjami ljudi mrijali znajti zagubleni sviti: Atlantidu, Eldorado, Sim zolotikh mist toscho. "Atlas zagublenikh korolivstv" vid avtorki knigi "Atlas tvarin" Emili Gokins vlashtuje ditlakham spravzhnij kvest navkolo svitu, de voni vidkrijut zagubleni korolivstva: ostriv Khaj-Brazil, misto v pusteli Zerzura j doslidjat svit ukrajinskogo Velikogo Lugu - zatoplenikh zemel, scho znovu stali susheju. Zavdjaki tsij knizi diti oznajomljatsja z bagatoju mifologijeju riznikh kultur: vid atstekiv do starodavnikh britantsiv, vid gretskikh legend do japonskogo folkloru za dopomogoju tajemnichikh zobrazhen, legend pro starodavni mista, palatsi, ostrovi j kontinenti. I khocha doslidniki minulogo ne zmogli jikh znajti, zavdjaki jaskravim iljustratsijam ta kartam u knizi diti zmozhut ujaviti, jakij vigljad mali tsi mistsini, ta prochitati mifi, scho ogortajut tsi vtracheni korolivstva. Kniga bula nominovana na premiju "Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards 2023".Atlas of Lost Kingdoms

Mermaid matching game: Can you reunite the merfolk with their friends in this fun and easy-to-learn game? Sturdy gift box contains: 40 cards, each measuring 8.8 x 6.6 cm and a 28-page booklet; box size is 10 x 14.4 x 4.7 cm 20 diverse mermaid species: With merfolk from all parts of the world, match the pairs who belong to the same species Includes an illustrated booklet: Covering game rules, mermaid facts and tips for spotting them yourself Mermaid fun for ages 4+: Delightful screen-free entertainment for mermaid lovers everywhere Discover enchanting mermaids from all around the world with this stunningly illustrated matching game. Based on the A Natural History of Mermaids book from the popular Folklore Field Guides series, the cards feature naturalist illustrations of mermaid species from different regions of the world, from the Caribbean Queen to the Southern Wayfarer, and the Reef Angel to the Pacific Wanderer. The booklet, in addition to explaining how to play the game, serves as a guide to the mermaid species on the cards, with details on their habitats, dwellings, distinctive features and habits. You’ll also find out where and when to look for mermaids, and signs of their presence. To play the game, arrange the cards face down on a table, then flip two over – do they show the same species? If they do, you collect the pair. If not, try to remember where the different mermaid species are located so you can make a match on your next turn. Put your memory skills to the test and learn about the diverse mermaids of the world while you play. Gather more pairs than your opponent to win! The Folklore Field Guides series is a charming collection of beautifully illustrated handbooks on topics of lore and legend. Fascinating facts are accompanied by breathtaking illustrations, all presented in an engaging narrative form. Also available from the series:A Natural History of Fairies, A Natural History of Magical Beasts, A Natural History of Mermaids and A Natural History of Magick.

A Natural History of Dragons is a complete guide to dragons from around the world, from ancient lore and superstitions to their anatomy, behaviour and lifecycles.

Shortlisted for the Peters Children's Book of the Year Award 2025A beautiful keepsake collection of calming wildlife stories to read at bedtime. Learn all about the projects that are rewilding the world with animals and saving our environment.More than 40,000 unique species are currently threatened with extinction. From Colombia to Indonesia and everywhere in between, animals are facing environmental changes caused by human activity. It’s never been a better time to teach kids all about the power of conservation.This enchanting read soothes little ones with 20 bedtime stories about rewilding projects from across the globe that are bringing animals back to the wild.And when these animals are rewilded, nature starts to heal itself, giving us all hope for a brighter future ahead.The animals re-introduced to the wild include: The plucky Eurasian beaver, reintroduced to a river in DevonThe magnificent tiger, saved with animal dung stoves in NepalThe peaceful water buffalo, donated to a Ukrainian restoration projectThe adorable lynx, released from captivity in the Iberian PeninsulaThe majestic humpback whale, banned from being hunted and now increasing in numbers along Australia’s coastlineThese inspirational stories show how animals contribute to ecosystems and make positive impacts around the world.This soothing illustrated book makes learning about the environment engaging and fun. It supports a healthy curiosity and interest in animals and the natural world, and its positive, hopeful message makes it perfect for children at bedtime. The perfect gift for Easter, Earth Day or simply as a touching gesture for springtime.

A beautiful keepsake collection of calming wildlife stories to read at bedtime. Learn all about the projects that are rewilding the world with animals and saving our environment.*2025 Green Earth Book Awards Recommended Reading* More than 40,000 unique species are currently threatened with extinction. From Colombia to Indonesia, and everywhere in between, animals are facing environmental changes caused by human activity. It's never been a better time to teach kids all about the power of conservation. This enchanting read soothes little ones with 20 bedtime stories about rewilding projects from across the globe that are bringing animals back to the wild. And when these animals are rewilded, nature starts to heal itself, giving us all hope for a brighter future ahead. The animals re-introduced to the wild include: The plucky Eurasian beaver, reintroduced to a river in the UKThe magnificent tiger, saved with animal dung stoves in NepalThe peaceful water buffalo, donated to a Ukrainian restoration projectThe adorable lynx, released from captivity in the Iberian PeninsulaThe majestic humpback whale, banned from being hunted and now increasing in numbers along Australia's coastline These inspirational stories show how animals contribute to ecosystems and make positive impacts around the world. This soothing illustrated book makes learning about the environment engaging and fun. It supports a healthy curiosity and interest in animals and the natural world, and its positive, hopeful message makes it perfect for children at bedtime. The perfect gift for Easter, Earth Day, or simply as a touching gesture for springtime.