Camilla De la Bédoyère

"Could a Penguin Ride a Bike? provides a fun introduction into the life of a penguin. By imagining animals in everyday scenarios readers can learn about their size, diet and other features. For example, what if a baby penguin came for dinner? Make sure he doesn't eat everything! Chicks eat, and eat, and eat. An adult penguin eats about 50 fish a day, but a chick needs to eat about 200! That's because chicks grow a thick layer of fat to keep them warm...

Offers detailed illustrations of animals of all shapes and sizes, grouped by such characteristics as color, skin pattern, distinctive body parts, size, and abilities.

"How do sunflowers begin? What do sunflowers need to grow? When do the flowers open? Packed with fascinating facts, amazing photographs, and labelled diagrams to explain growth and development. Are you ready to start at the beginning?"--Provided by publisher.

"What do caterpillars eat? Where do butterflies lay their eggs? How long do butterflies live? Packed with fascinating facts, amazing photographs, and labelled diagrams to explain growth and development. Are you ready to start at the beginning?"--Provided by publisher.

"How many eggs do hens lay? Where do hens build their nests? What do chicks eat? Packed with fascinating facts, amazing photographs, and labelled diagrams to explain growth and development. Are you ready to start at the beginning?"--Provided by publisher.

Where do acorns come from? How do acorns grow into trees? What is a catkin? The amazing life cycle of an oak tree is explored with photographic guidance and a simple, informative text. Concepts of reproduction, growth, and offspring are introduced.

"It's not just snakes and spiders who can pack a poisonous punch. Venomous critters come in more shapes and sizes than you know! Go face-to-face with some of the world's most poisonous creatures and decide to: sit and watch, back away slowly, or run for your life!" --back cover

"There are reptiles everywhere! Pull on your boots and get ready to track down some reptiles. Follow geckos through the Madagascan jungle, take a stroll down to the beach to watch baby turtles hatch, and be ready to scramble up a tree if you catch sight of a Komodo dragon. The amazing world of reptiles is full of surprises"--Cover page [4].

What is a narwhal? What do they look like? Let's find out! Learn about narwhals in this simple information book that helps build reading confidence.

"Which tree is as tall as a skyscraper? Who lives high up in the trees? Is there really a ghost bear? Find out the answers to these questions, and lots more, in this book featuring trees, leaves, animals on the ground, at the top of a tree and everything in between." --publisher's website