Fagbøger for børn og unge: vilde dyr og levesteder

Amanda har meget at lære. Hun må øve sig i at slå med halen for at få fart på. Hun skal lære at puste vand ud af åndehullet og trække vejret, inden hun dykker. Hun skal også lære at finde vej, når hvalerne tager på den lange årlige rejse fra ynglepladsen til jagtmarkerne ved Sydpolen.

Søhesten Asbjørn er ked af det. Hans venner siger, at han er noget særligt, men det tror han ikke på. Da en farlig situation opstår, kan Asbjørn heldigvis vise både sig selv og andre, hvad han kan, og bliver dagens helt.

Pingvinen Astrid er virkelig god til at svømme, kælke og dykke, men hun er ikke meget for at dele sin teknik eller viden om gode fiskesteder med andre.Da mange af pingvinerne i kolonien har svært ved at finde mad, og ungerne sulter, forstår hun, at en god pingvin ikke kun sørger for sig selv, men også hjælper andre i flokken.

Blæksprutten Alberte er bekymret. Søgræs og tang omkring hendes jagtmarker forsvinder. Der er heller ikke så mange fisk eller andre dyr, som der plejer at være, nu hvor deres gemmesteder er væk. Hvor bliver planterne af?

Sælen Anker skal lære at svømme, men havet er dybt, koldt og mørkt - og fuldt af ukendte ting. Hør, hvordan den lille sæl bruger sine knurhår til at undersøge, om det, han møder, er spiseligt eller måske farligt.

"The Adventures of Sadie, Her Father, and the Surfboard is a wonderful book for children of all ages that tells the story of a young elephant and the life-changing adventure of overcoming fear as she realizes that she doesn't have to be a victim of fear and discovers how brave she can really be if she will just put her faith in the Lord." Hi, I'm Sue Browning, the author, born in San Antonio, Texas. Married 47 years, with 6 grown married children, 28 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. The desire of my heart with this book is to reach the child in each of us with the knowledge that we can overcome our fears and do unimaginable brave things when we are willing and obedient. And by these victories, we bring glory to God and find unimaginable joy!

The "octopus is a master of disguise and invention, creating her den out of the objects of the ocean, from shells and rocks to tiny glass shards. Using creative methods of hunting and construction, the octopus prepares for the biggest task of her life: motherhood. With one last, poignant gesture of love, the mother octopus sends her hatchlings on their way, starting a new cycle of life for the tiny offspring who face peril of their own. Offering ... informative back matter, including an author's note, a glossary, and ... 'octo-knowledge' (did you know that octopuses have nine brains, including one in each of their independently operating arms?), this third in a series ... continues the work of gently introducing children to the reality of the animal world"--

"The story, both familiar and fresh, is a clever example of how fables can enlarge our world view." - A. Ashbrook, Librarian, Long Hill, NJ How will The Three Little Howlers escape from the fierce jaguar? With beautiful illustrations set in the rainforest of Central America, this lively retelling of The Three Little Pigs will charm readers of all ages. This book is available in English-only and many bilingual editions and includes teacher resources and English audio. This book is part of the Language Lizard World of Stories collection. These adventures are set in diverse areas and cultures around the world. The companion book in this collection is The Three Little Sun Bears by Anneke Forzani.

"The story, both familiar and fresh, is a clever example of how fables can enlarge our world view." - A. Ashbrook, Librarian, Long Hill, NJ How will The Three Little Sun Bears escape from the ferocious Siberian tiger? Set in the tropical rainforest in Asia, readers of all ages will enjoy this clever retelling of The Three Little Pigs. This book is available in English-only and many bilingual editions and includes teacher resources and English audio. This book is part of the Language Lizard World of Stories collection. These adventures are set in diverse areas and cultures around the world. The companion book in this collection is The Three Little Howlers by Anneke Forzani.

"Stretching across a rocky plateau in America, carved deep into the rocks by the rushing Colorado River, lies the Grand Canyon. Its bands of rock tell us about millions of years of our planet's history and the indigenous Hopi, Havasupai, and Navajo tribes amongst others that have ties to the land. Today at least five million people visit Grand Canyon National Park every year. This stunning illustrated guide is packed with incredible facts about this natural wonders' wildlife, people, geography, and history. The Grand Canyon has captured humankind's imagination since the Ice Age. Now it is your turn to explore!"--

A delightfully funny counting and rhyming book, starring a cheeky Scottie dog at a Scottish Highland Games. Uh-oh! There's a great Highland Games chase afoot when Wee Rascal runs off with a delicious-looking hat! Dodging out-of-puff bagpipers, cake-covered grandads, runaway Highland cows and dizzy Scottish dancers, Wee Rascal leads an increasingly hilarious pursuit through a traditional Scottish Highland showground. Can anyone catch the mischievous puppy? This quirky picture book is full of chaotic charm. With humorous text from Kate Abernethy and lively illustrations from Laura Darling, The Great Highland Games Chase is a fun, memorable read from Scotland.

"This playful picture book introduces young readers to the fascinating world of octopuses big and small, ink-squirting and shape-shifting, all around the planet. With their super smarts and awe-inspiring abilities, octopuses have captivated human imaginations. This book is a celebration of all things weird and wonderful about these beloved creatures-with their eight arms, nine brains, and one-of-a-kind personalities. Inside, find lyrical poetry paired with informational sidebars-perfect for a charming bedtime read or for pouring over for in-depth octopus info. Gorgeous photos of real octopuses give kids an up-close-and-personal glimpse of the sensational cephalopods-from the utterly adorable Dumbo octopus to the stunning blue-ringed octopus-and their incredible habitats and body parts"--

This seaweed book is great for people of all ages. Its gorgeous photos and treasure hunt poems inspire readers about the joy and importance of seaweed, ecosystems, and learning.

"Meet the world's most dangerous animals and mind-blowing stuff about them in this furr-ocious new book"--

A field mouse summons its inner strength in this timeless tale about taking on life's many obstacles

Peek behind the curtain of the glorious musicality of birds in this raucous romp through the neighborhood, told entirely in birdsong

A paw-some new full-color chapter book series about a hotel for dogs!

For små læsere, som elsker dyr!Denne herlige bog giver barnet en introduktion til dyrenes verden. Via en sjov og interaktiv tilgang kan barnet lære om dyr, deres levesteder og en hel masse mere!Løft mere end 80 sjove flapper.Find over 100 forskellige dyr.Lær utallige fakta om dyr.Opdag nye steder og nyd oplevelserne undervejs.Til børn fra 3 år.

Min lille by Junior er en bog med legesæt. Alle sæt kan sættes sammenfor at forbedre læringsoplevelsen og lade barnet fortælle dets egne historier.Æsken indeholder en sød farverig bog om zoo, en træbil, et puslespil og flere legeområder, hvor æskerne kan inddrages som bygninger. Emballagen indeholder ingen plastik.

Denne hands-on guide giver en fin introduktion i ornitologiens verden. Lær om havens almindelige fugle, deres kendetegn og hvor du kan finde dem. Den fortæller om planter og vandkilder og hvordan du kan spotte fuglene. Bogen indeholder ligeledes illustrerede anvisninger til at fremstille f.eks. et sandbad, forskellige former for fuglefoder og meget meget mere. En fin introduktion til ornitologi for børn 6+

Scaredy Squirrel's LIKES may include living in a nut tree, but his DISLIKES include the great outdoors! A re-release of the classic Scaredy Squirrel picture book for fans of Jory John & Pete Oswald's The Good Egg.Scaredy Squirrel is not too comfortable with the idea of camping -- unless it's on his couch! There will be no mosquitoes, skunks or zippers to worry about when he watches a show about the joys of camping on his brand-new TV. But first Scaredy must find an electrical outlet, and that means going into the woods! Will this nutty worrywart's plans prepare him for the great outdoors, or will his adventure end up as a scary story told around the campfire?To coincide with the launch of the new Scaredy Squirrel graphic chapter book series, this hilarious Scaredy picture book adventure is making a timely and triumphant return!

Explore life in Antarctica through the diary of an emperor penguin chick. With humorously intriguing words, Harry Monster portals you to the inner world of a little penguin who is experiencing the world for the first time on his own.