This book demonstrates the fascinating journey from the sperm and the egg to the development of the embryo and finally to the miracle of birth. The multilayered acetate illustrations help the reader understand the birth process. Uses multilayered acetate illustrations to reveal the birth process from fertilization and the development of the fetus to labor and the birth of a baby.
Based on the requirements of the Key Stage One curriculum, 'Touch' begins by looking at the concept of differing textures and moves on to look at how the brain interprets messages from the nerves in the skin.
The original, magical story with a brand new cover from Quentin Blake! October 2018 marked 30 years since Matilda was published! This brand new jacket comes with a never-before-seen illustration of Matilda as the Chief Executive of the British Library- one of the careers that Quentin Blake himself has imagined that Matilda might have at 30 years old.
A set of eight books, exquisitely designed and illustrated, that offers a comprehensive and up-to-date approach to all aspects of the human body. Each book looks in detail at a topic and uses close-ups to reveal inner workings and technical details.
Describes the functions, characteristics, disorders, and care of skin, teeth, and hair.
'Sight' looks at the concept of light and colour and how the eyes and brain interpret the sights around us. The illustrations and examples refer to a child's likely everyday experiences.
'Reading Roundabout' offers a range of non-fiction books to build reading confidence. The series promotes referencing skills and provides a model for children's own writing. This book covers what you can hear, see, smell, taste and touch at the seaside.
Grade 2-4-Two attractive, straightforward presentations. Each title is filled with good-quality, full-color photographs and drawings and accompanied by a brief, conversational text. Facts are presented simply, with concepts often described in a familiar context. Each topic is covered in a double-page spread, half to three quarters of which is comprised of an illustration, often of children demo…
A fact-packed, beautifully illustrated, all-round introduction to the human body and how it works. Full of extraordinary photographs with engaging and friendly text, plus experiments and activities to try, this book explores everything from allergies and brain waves to x-rays and zits. Carefully selected websites allow readers to look at amazing scans of the inside the human body, take a 3-D to…
Sight, smell, taste, hearing, and touch—our five senses teach us about our world. Beloved author-illustrator Aliki’s simple, engaging text and colorful artwork show young readers how they use their senses to smell a rose or play with a puppy. This is a clear and appealing book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. As Children's Books and Their Creators put…