Fagbøger for børn og unge: vilde dyr og levesteder

"Did you know that some creatures that live in the dark have adapted to have no eyes? Or that some dark dwellers have extra long antennae so they can feel their way around their homes? Have you ever seen a troglobite? There many different types of troglobites, including the fearless waterfall-climbing cave fish, the mutant Mexican tetra, and the mystifying olm. Author and illustrator Lindsey Leigh introduces young readers to some of the weirdest and creepiest critters that thrive in the darkest corners of our planet in her uniquely funny and graphic style. This fact-filled book reveals the different ways that creatures of the dark have adapted to thrive in their environments, including slow movement and loss of pigment in their bodies to blend in with their surroundings. Readers will get to know aquatic cave leeches, tailless whip scorpions, cave beetles, the devil's hole pupfish, worms, salamanders, and all kinds of bats."--

"Curious George has plenty of time before meeting the man with the yellow hat and young readers can choose what he will do to pass the time, leading the little monkey through a morning of activities, in this pick-your-path story that encourages decision-making. But look out, too much monkey business might send George right back home to start all over again! Curious George models decision-making for young readers and uses a growth mindset when things don't quite go his way. With tabbed paper pages and simple icons representing different choices makes for a visual and tactile experience for the youngest children"--

De søde, farverige illustrationer gemmer på mange spændende ting. Løs opgaverne og lær navnene at kende på mere eller mindre fantasifulde væsner i havet. Du kan også tælle havfruer, konkylier, krabber eller nogle af de mange andre detaljer. Der er en masse at kigge på og snakke om i havfruernes forunderlige verden. Find mere end 40 forskellige ting, som gemmer sig i mylderet på hvert opslag.

Nyt bind i den populære myldrebogsserie om naturen. Her kan du se, hvordan dyrene bygger og bor under og over jorden. Nogle arter forbereder sig særligt til at gå i hi og sove vintersøvn. Ved siden af hvert opslag, med et tværsnit af den pågældende biotop f.eks. en eng med dyreliv over og under jorden, vises små navngivne ikoner af de dyr, som lever netop der, så man kan lære deres navne at kende og se, om man kan finde dem i det store billede. En masse at kigge på og snakke om for store og små naturvenner!

In Sam the Snowman, join Dave on a journey filled with love, joy, and the beauty of the world seen through the eyes of a child.

"An introduction to the unique characteristics of the sloth"--

"Bunny wants to build a cardboard city. Bunny stacks one cardboard box on top of another and another. Bunny doesn't want any help. Bunny doesn't need any help, either. But what's a cardboard city without friends?"--

I "Mine første heste" får børn korte og indholdsrige fakta om forskellige hesteracer, om hvad heste spiser og om deres farver og aftegninger. Barnet lærer også, at man kan se, hvilket humør hesten er i, ved at se på dens ører. En fantastisk smuk bog med et væld af information om et af de mest populære dyr blandt børn og unge - eminent illustreret af Emma Jansson med masser af detaljer, så man bare ikke kan lægge bogen fra sig igen.Emma Jansson er forfatter og illustrator. Bogen er en del af serien Opdag naturen, som omfatter en række spændende bøger, hvor du kan lære fakta om dyr og natur.

Lions and elephants and rhinos--oh my! Take a walk through the African savannah with this these brilliantly photographed animals. Babies and toddlers will love the bright colors and older children will enjoy the realistic images of familiar favorites and new exotic animals. Used as a jumpstart for interaction, Discover Series Picture Books are a great way to introduce African animals, their sounds and colors to kids.

Discover Series Books for Babies & Toddlers Watch out! If you toddler loves animals and is always testing the limits of danger, this is the book for you! DEADLY ANIMALS features crisp and clear images of the world's deadliest animals with a simple title beneath each animal. Babies and toddlers will love looking at the photos and older children will be proud of their ability to identify many of the animals in this book. Used as a jumpstart for interaction, Discover Series Picture Books are a great way to introduce animals, their sounds and colors to babies and toddlers.

When I was down beside the sea... The kindle kids book features full-color photographic illustrations of the beach and items commonly found at the seashore. Babies and toddlers will love flipping through the simple and colorful photos while older children can plan their next day at the beach. Used as a jumpstart for interaction, Discover Series Picture Books are a great way to introduce new images, words and concepts to kids.

A tiny polar bear cub gets separated from his mother on an ice floe and seeks help in a large city. While the adults are too busy for him, a little girl with an ice cream cone in hand appears and sets out to help him find his way home.

"Waking from his nap, a little polar bear finds himself floating alone on the open sea. His home has broken off from the ice floe and is melting! Just in the nick of time, he arrives in a new land. He needs help, but no one pays him any attention. Until a kind girl with an ice cream cone walks by and takes notice. The town gathers in a very touching way, but for the little polar bear, the solution, while moving, doesn't really address the cause..."--

Discover Series Books for Babies & Toddlers African animals may get the glory, but in this Discover Series photo book, you'll find more than 25 delightful animals from India. Designed to promote interaction with children, INDIA features one brilliantly photographed animal on each page with the species name beneath. Used as a jumpstart for interaction, Discover Series Picture Books are a great way to introduce new images, words and concepts to kids.

Meet Michael, a vivacious grasshopper with a heart full of dreams and a hop that could reach the stars. Just as his dreams are about to take flight, life delivers a blow that threatens to ground him forever.

In the spring of 2019, ecologist Carl Safina and his wife, Patricia, took in little Alfie, a bedraggled Eastern Screech Owl chick who quickly became part of their family. With the Safinas' care and expertise, the little owl grew, learned to hunt on her own and eventually found her own family in a mate and chicks. As time passed, Carl realised that his bond with Alfie was greater than just saving her life-it offered wisdom, joy and magic to him in return.Carl Safina lends an insightful and expert voice to Alfie's tale, providing readers with a perspective that is simultaneously informative and deeply personal. With eye-catching, intimate photographs chronicling Alfie's healing and growth, Owls in Our Yard! is the heartfelt story of an animal/human friendship rooted in trust, care and respect for the natural world.

Take a tour of America's great outdoors and discover the beauty and diversity of its most iconic and majestic national parks. *A 2019 Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students: K–12 (National Science Teachers Association and the Children's Book Council)* Packed with maps and fascinating facts about the flora and fauna unique to each of the 21 parks portrayed, this lushly illustrated coast-to-coast journey documents in large format the nation’s most magnificent and sacred places—and shows why they should be preserved for future generations to enjoy. Explore Florida's river-laced Everglades, travel down the white water rapids of the Grand Canyon, trek across the deserts of Death Valley, and scale the soaring summits of the Rocky Mountains with this book that brings you up close to nature's greatest adventures. Divided by region (East, Central, Rocky Mountains, West, Tropics, and Alaska), a pictographic map at the start of each section shows the locations of the parks to be covered. Each park is introduced by a stunning, poster-worthy illustration of one of its scenes and a summary of its makeup, followed by individual illustrations of the animals and plants that make their homes there. Captions provide captivating information about the wildlife. Did you know that Everglades National Park is home to marsh rabbits who paddle through its swamps searching for herbs, flowers, and other plants to nibble on? Or that the pronghorn antelope of Badlands National Park are the continent’s fastest land animals, sprinting up to 60 miles per hour to escape predators like bobcats and coyotes? A “Can you spot this…?” page at the back challenges you to find a pictured critter or plant for every letter of the alphabet.The parks include: Acadia, Badlands, Big Bend, Biscayne, Bryce Canyon, Channel Islands, Death Valley, Denali, Everglades, Glacier, Glacier Bay, Grand Canyon, Great Smoky Mountains, Hawaii volcanoes, Isle Royale, Mesa Verde, Olympic, Sequoia and Kings Canyon, Virgin Islands, Yellowstone, and Yosemite. A book to be treasured by children and adults alike, National Parks of the USA serves to inspire the adventuring naturalist in all of us. Brimming with facts, activities, and beautiful illustrations, the National Parks of the USA series of books immerses young people in the wonders of America’s outdoors. Learn about the wonderful wildlife, stunning scenery, and rare plants that inhabit these precious outdoor spaces. Celebrate these beautiful and rare locations, and be awed by the diversity and grandeur of the national parks’ living landscapes. Also in the series: National Parks of the USA: Activity Book and National Parks of the USA Postcards.

Lix: 14Let: 14Kan en krokodille løbe? Får den 1.000 tænder? Og hvorfor dør dens unger? Det får du svar på her i bogen. Du får også svar på, hvordan krokodillen får fat på et bytte. Og hvorfor den knuser sine æg med munden.

Lix: 14Let: 14Kan en kænguru være to meter høj? Hvorfor går den ud på vejen? Og hvad er en joey? Det får du svar på her i bogen. Du får også svar på, hvordan kænguruer passer på hinanden. Og hvad en kænguru gør, når der er fare på færde.

"An introduction to the amazing and unusual world of flamingos and their habitats"--

My First Book of Ocean Life is the perfect introduction for young readers to amazing ocean life from around the world. Bright full-color illustrations bring lots of famous species to life, as well as some you may not have heard of before! Bite-size text and fun fact files make this an engaging read for young nature lovers.

Little Narwhal Lost is a heartwarming tale inspired by a true story of how a young narwhal finds himself a new family to love and accept him-a pod of beluga whales!

This illustrated nonfiction picture book introduces readers to some of the most fascinating and surprising facts about ants and their amazing abilities.

Part of the nonfiction Orca Wild series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book introduces kids to owls in North America. It discusses owl habitat, biology and threats to survival, and how scientists, conservationists and young people are working to protect owls everywhere.

The sun is hot, and tension is brewing in the jungle. The animals are seething with envy whilst watching the adorable Charlie the Chimp up to his antics swinging through the trees. Charlie seems to be good at everything he does. At the suggestion of the giraffe, the animals decide to challenge Charlie to a race across the wide, rolling river nearby, a feat which they all believe he won't be able to do. Will Charlie be left humiliated and demoralised? A huge problem lies before him; can he take on the challenge, face his fears and outsmart the jungle animals who all want him to fail?