On a cool December morning near San Francisco, a distress call was radioed to shore by a local fisherman. He had discovered a humpback whale tangled in hundreds of yards of crab-trap lines, struggling
Elizabeth McKay is a dedicated scientist who has spent almost a decade cracking the code of humpback whale communication. Their song, the most complex in nature, may in fact reveal secrets about the
In this latest installment of FalconGuide's Adventures with the Parkers series, the Parkers, an intrepid family of four, journey to Acadia National Park in Maine where they explore the beautiful coa
Here's your ticket to a world of adventures with Minecraft and programming.Learn how to extend Minecraft and create a new gaming experience, by exploring the magical world of Minecraft programming. Adventures in Minecraft, like other books in the highly successful Adventures series, is written especially for 11- to 15-year-olds. With this book you will learn new programming skills while having fun with Minecraft!Minecraft programming experts David Whale and Martin O'Hanlon walk you step-by-step through everything you need to know to:Get started writing Minecraft programs in Python on your PC, Mac, or Raspberry PiBuild houses and other structures in the blink of an eye, and make a 3D duplicating machineWrite interactive games like a field that charges you rent, and a treasure hunt using magic vanishing bridgesBuild custom game control panels using simple electronic circuitsEasily build huge 2D and 3D structures such as spheres and pyramidsBuild intelligent objects like a massive Minecra
We are all on Earth but for a fleeting moment, yet no two lives are the same. From the delicate mayfly, which lives for just a few precious hours, to the death-defying immortal jellyfish, this book about animal life cycles is a celebration of creatures big and small. Beautifully written by best-selling children's author Lily Murray, this book explores life spans across the animal kingdom, beginning with the very shortest and ending with the longest. Learn about the lives of the incredible monarch butterfly, the mysterious axolotl, the grand Gal嫚agos tortoise, and many more in this uplifting and eye-opening book. Discover creatures who are born within a day of their mothers and others who stay infantile for almost one hundred years. Stunning illustrations by highly commended artist Jesse Hodgson perfectly capture each animal in their natural habitat, making this both an ideal gift book as well as an educational read.
The second book in the mysterious Miss Cat series featuring a private eye with ears on her hat and a nose for mystery!When an unusual visitor asks Miss Cat to stop a terrible dream from coming true, she has a whale of a mystery on her hands. Soon she’s on the trail of a secretive author, meeting a mysterious mayor, and chasing a pack of peculiar pirates. But with a little help from her friends, no case is too tough for Miss Cat to crack!
From the largest whale to the smallest shrew, Animals Born Alive and Well offers a wealth of information on mammals, and a source of pleasure for any nature lover with a new eye-catching cover!
How big is big? In this large board book from award-winning creator Xavier Deneux, children learn how different animals compare in size: from the tall turkey to the enormous blue whale. The turkey is a big bird, but a bear is bigger. A walrus is big, but a hippo is even bigger! The bold attention-grabbing visuals provide a close-up of the animals' large sizes and the added facts about what they eat--plus flaps, die-cuts and more--make this book a delightful introduction to the world of animals.- A captivating animal-themed book- Bold, eye-catching illustrations- interactive elements- Durable board book format Big, Big Animals is perfect for very young animal fans!- Fun family read-aloud books- Books for children aged 0-3- Books for toddlers and preschoolers
