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Ruth Owen
Kirjat ja teokset yhdessä paikassa: 467 kirjaa, julkaisuja vuosilta 2009–2027, suosituimpiin kuuluu How Does a Chocolate Maker Use Science?. Vertaile teosten hintoja ja tarkista saatavuus suomalaisista kirjakaupoista.
467 kirjaa
Kirjojen julkaisuvuodet: 2009–2027.
Two tiny lion cubs are practicing their future hunting skills by biting and pouncing on something that's moving in the grass. The object of their game is--their father's long tail The huge father lion lazily rolls in the hot grass, patiently allowing his babies to use his body for climbing and a game of hide-and-seek. But if another male lion or predators, such as a pack of hyenas, comes close, the powerful father lion won't hesitate to attack and fight to protect his family. Meet a father lion, the lionesses, and their cubs that make up a lion pride. Learn how the family hunts together and rules their grassland territory. And discover the life cycle of a lion cub and the important role that its father plays in protecting and raising the little animal. Filled with fascinating information and beautiful images, this lovely book is a must-have for young children who enjoy books about animals and nonfiction reading.
In a cool, misty rain forest, a gorilla family is starting its day. As the group's females forage for food, babies and young gorillas chase, play in the trees, and tumble in the undergrowth. All this everyday activity is watched by the family's leader--a huge, 400-pound, male silverback gorilla. Discover how a father gorilla protects his family of mothers and babies. Watch as he leads his family through the forest to find food and places to rest. And see how this huge, powerful animal wrestles, cuddles, and plays with his young, patiently letting them tease him and use him for climbing practice This book introduces young animal lovers to a gorilla family and the important role of its leader--one of the animal kingdom's true gentle giants.
As a freezing Antarctic wind blows, a father emperor penguin huddles together with thousands of other males. Safe and warm on his feet is a precious egg. This caring animal dad has not eaten for weeks, but he waits patiently for his chick to hatch and his mate to return from the ocean with their baby's first meal of fish. This book introduces young animal lovers to a penguin family and the important role of an animal dad. Discover how male emperor penguins take a crucial role in incubating the egg and raising the chick. Learn all about the life cycle of an emperor penguin chick. And discover how these endangered animals live, hunt, and raise their families in one of the harshest, most inhospitable habitats on Earth. An engaging, fact-packed read for nonfiction fans who enjoy real-life information and photographs.
This fascinating title is a celebration of the chubby, eight-legged, moss-dwelling, microscopic creatures called tardigrades. If you've never heard of tardigrades (also known as moss piglets), prepare to be amazed by their superhero survival skills Using fantastic photos, 3D artwork, and scanning electron microscope (SEM) imagery, enter the world of the tardigrade and learn how scientists are studying these bizarre superheroes to learn more about the origins of life on Earth and how their survival skills could be used in human medicine. Learn all about the everyday lives of tardigrades Discover how they can be dried out and still survive for years See how they have been frozen and boiled by scientists--and survived And be wowed by their journey into space, where they lived without air and with extreme levels of radiation on the outside of a spacecraft--and (you guessed it) survived
This big book of info-packed pages introduces young readers to the subject of life cycles using a question-and-answer format. The life cycles featured include pet animals, farm animals, wild mammals, fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and spiders. This high-interest topic is perfect for early elementary nature and life science projects, and the fantastic imagery and quantity of information will have kids returning to the book again and again, making it a valuable resource for classrooms and libraries.
This big book of info-packed pages introduces young readers to the subject of life cycles using a question-and-answer format. The life cycles featured include pet animals, farm animals, wild mammals, fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and spiders. This high-interest topic is perfect for early elementary nature and life science projects, and the fantastic imagery and quantity of information will have kids returning to the book again and again, making it a valuable resource for classrooms and libraries.
My First BIG Book of ANIMAL Life Cycles
Ruth Owen
Ruby Tuesday Books Ltd
2025
pokkari
Halvin toimitettuna 21,90 €
Memories of Holidays and Having Fun
Ruth Owen
Ruby Tuesday Books Ltd
2025
nidottu
Halvin toimitettuna 15,90 €
Memories of School and Playtime
Ruth Owen
Ruby Tuesday Books Ltd
2025
nidottu
Halvin toimitettuna 15,90 €
Can plant roots move to find water? How do plants make their own food and the oxygen we need to breathe? Why have some plants become carnivorous bug catchers? And how do animals help disperse seeds? This information-packed look at the world of plants is perfect for curriculum work and for discovering the fascinating secret world of plants. Visit the Svalbard Global Seed Vault on an island in the Arctic Ocean where seeds from around the world are kept in a high-security building under an ice-covered mountain to protect them from disease and future climate change. Explore plant reproduction, including how flowering and cone-bearing plants produce seeds, how mosses and ferns create new plants using spores, and how some plants reproduce asexually. Learn how to classify plants and find out about conservationists who are working to protect wild plants. Meet plants such as a tree with a rainbow-colored trunk, the biggest plants on Earth, and cacti. The book includes experiments and activities and is supported by downloadable worksheets and other resources.
Without sound there would be no chatting, laughing, bird song, or listening to music. But what exactly is sound and how do our ears and brain ensure that we get to enjoy it? In this fascinating title, the subject of sound is carefully explained in an accessible way with lots of diagrams and activities that help readers understand the science behind this topic. What are sound waves? What makes sounds louder and quieter? What are decibels? Why are some sounds high pitched and others low pitched? And how do sounds travel differently through the air, through water, and through solids? Discover how the different external and internal parts of our ears capture sound waves and working in partnership with our brains turn them into sounds. Learn how animals such as cats, bats, and dolphins use sounds that humans cannot hear to hunt. Understand how some people have hearing loss and how equipment can be used to help them hear. And meet two incredible professional musicians who make music even though they are both profoundly deaf.
Without sound there would be no chatting, laughing, bird song, or listening to music. But what exactly is sound and how do our ears and brain ensure that we get to enjoy it? In this fascinating title, the subject of sound is carefully explained in an accessible way with lots of diagrams and activities that help readers understand the science behind this topic. What are sound waves? What makes sounds louder and quieter? What are decibels? Why are some sounds high pitched and others low pitched? And how do sounds travel differently through the air, through water, and through solids? Discover how the different external and internal parts of our ears capture sound waves and working in partnership with our brains turn them into sounds. Learn how animals such as cats, bats, and dolphins use sounds that humans cannot hear to hunt. Understand how some people have hearing loss and how equipment can be used to help them hear. And meet two incredible professional musicians who make music even though they are both profoundly deaf.
How many skin cells do we lose every minute? What do the trillions of bacteria that live in our bodies do? How does our brain control every action we take? And how does DNA make us who we are? This fact-packed look at the human body is an entertaining nonfiction read that's filled with superb photos and 3D illustrations. The muscle and skeletal system, the digestive system, the nervous system, and circulatory system are all comprehensively explained. The book includes sections on the mouth and caring for our teeth, eating a healthy diet, exercising, and the importance of sleep for our bodies. The effects and dangers of smoking, drinking alcohol, and taking illegal drugs are sensitively handled in an appropriate way for the target audience. And there is a fascinating section that explores the different stages of the human life cycle. This book will quickly become an essential resource for students and their teachers when studying the human body.
How many skin cells do we lose every minute? What do the trillions of bacteria that live in our bodies do? How does our brain control every action we take? And how does DNA make us who we are? This fact-packed look at the human body is an entertaining nonfiction read that's filled with superb photos and 3D illustrations. The muscle and skeletal system, the digestive system, the nervous system, and circulatory system are all comprehensively explained. The book includes sections on the mouth and caring for our teeth, eating a healthy diet, exercising, and the importance of sleep for our bodies. The effects and dangers of smoking, drinking alcohol, and taking illegal drugs are sensitively handled in an appropriate way for the target audience. And there is a fascinating section that explores the different stages of the human life cycle. This book will quickly become an essential resource for students and their teachers when studying the human body.
This book includes all the key information needed to classify animals, study the subject of life cycles, and understand food webs. It is also packed with fascinating topics that help expand readers' knowledge about the animal kingdom. What are invertebrates and vertebrates? Understand how animals are classified into groups including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and others, and learn what characteristics are used to classify them. Discover how animals are either carnivores, herbivores, or omnivores, and learn how an animal's body is adapted for hunting or foraging and for eating a particular diet. Learn all about producers, consumers, and food webs. Enjoy an in-depth look at the fascinating life cycles of blue whales, toads, stag beetles, and swallows. Meet the scientist Jane Goodall and learn how she changed the future of studying apes, discover how birds evolved from dinosaurs, and explore the evolution of dogs from wild wolves to the pet dogs who share our homes. The book includes stunning photos, activities, critical thinking questions, and is supported by downloadable worksheets and other resources.