Fagbøger for børn og unge: planter, buske og træer

Æstetisk stor og smuk myldre-billedbog om en trane, der rejser rundt i verden for at besøge deltagerne i en stor træhytte-konkurrence.Du kommer til at se de mest vidunderlige træhytter i alverdens lande og i de mest storslåede træer.Hvilken træhytte synes du skal vinde?Du besøger bl.a. en træhytte i Kamfertræet i Japan, i pinjetræet i Grækenland og en træhytte i det mest kendte egetræ i verden i Sherwoodskoven. Folkesagn fortæller, at træet har været gemmested for ... Robin Hood!Det bliver en mægtig tur! Du kan endda sende en tegning af din yndlings træhytte ind til forlaget. Hvem ved, måske det bliver den der vinder?Det er en smuk og lidt speciel bog, som vil fascinere mange børn og voksne.Anbefales.LEKTØRUDTALELSEN

Wonder is a beautifully illustrated rhyming picture book that aims to heighten awareness of and interest in the natural world. The reader is invited to share in the adventure of two young girls who cycle together from dawn to dusk, passing through a series of landscapes representing the cycle of the seasons. It is an encouragement to stop and look--to use all of our senses to appreciate and fully re-engage with nature.

Join the Sock Monster on his adventures. Together you will discover why trees are special, how our air is changing and what we can all do to help save our planet.

Throughout Africa, communities respect the baobab tree as central to life. As a result, its giant trunk, unusual shape, and long life have given rise to folklore, such as an ability to "swallow up" maidens. Ghana's well-known proverb, Knowledge is like the trunk of a baobab tree; no one's arms are long enough to wrap around it, refers to the limitless boundaries of wisdom. Wisdom that, in this proverb, is likened to the African baobab's usefulness. The baobab serves people from birth to death, providing food, water, clothing, rope, shelter, feed for animals, and a tomb for burial. Read about the rich contribution of this majestic giant of the African bush to the life of the communities to which they belong.

"See a tiny seed grow into a mighty tree, with deep routes and branches reaching high into the sky. Stroll through the seasons and watch as the trees shed their leaves in autumn, then bud and blossom again in the spring. Learn about the different types of trees, leaves, and fruit that grow--as well as all the things we can make with the wood we get from trees"--

This colourful storybook fosters young children's blossoming interest in the natural world, encouraging them to enjoy flowers where they grow: in meadows, in parks, and in their very own gardens. Learn the different parts of a flower. Find out why insects are attracted to flowers, and why sunflowers turn to face the sun. Then follow the lifecycle of a dandelion - from the first bud, to seeds dispersing in the wind. This title is part of the My First Discovery paperback series - a unique collection of beautifully illustrated information books for children aged 4 to 7, with simple language to aid learning and realistic artwork to inspire young minds. There are 8 transparent overlay pages, which reveal hidden surprises and make the pages come alive.

Discover what lives and grows in the Congo Basin in Central Africa, one of the planet's most remarkable regions.Running through six countries in the middle of Africa, the Congo Basin contains some of the largest tropical rainforests in the world. Dealing with present-day issues of climate change, it is home to bonobo apes, mountain gorillas, forest elephants, and more. With details about the exploration (and exploitation) by the European colonialists and the aftermath of their arrival in the Congo, this book will give readers a better understanding of the second largest rainforest in the world.