Best Selling Books by Kate Petty

Tells seven stories of heroic and amazing horses.

Sam learns not to become friendly with strangers and to stay near adults he feels safe with.

In this informative and friendly picture book, children can find simple answers to questions about how they came to be born: How did I get into your tummy? How did the egg and sperm turn into me? What did I eat when I was inside Mum? The conversational text, clear explanations and child-friendly artwork aim to make this a helpful book for all curious children and their parents.

Harry and Ralph find out about their world by studying a road map, world map, and globe while going on a journey on land and sea.

What sort of tree did Robin Hood's bow come from? What pine tree drops its needles in the winter and how did the monkey puzzle get its name? These are just some of the wonderful facts that you'll discover inside this book. Trees give us shade and the oxygen we breathe, like tall green giants that watch over us. And they are beautiful! Use the delicate illustrations and simple text to help your child identify the trees they see every day, whether they live in the country or the city. This book is a wonderful way of encouraging a child to interact with their environment, helping them to respect and protect the trees that surround them.

Sand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer. Sophie goes to France where no one but the boy in the next tent seems interested. And she definitely doesn't fancy him. Maddy's in Barbados, where she's sure she'll find a boyfriend - she's never had any difficulty before. Hannah's on a music course but will she find love there? And Charlotte's in the Lake District as usual... and in love with the boy next door as usual.

Photographs and clear, explicit diagrams provide a comprehensive introduction to nature, and an invaluable resource for projects in science and geography. These titles are a useful aid for pupils studying areas of the curriculum involving science, geography and environmental topics.

Looks at a variety of airplanes from the Lear jet to the Concorde, describes the parts of an airliner, and suggests possible airliners of the future.

Simple text and illustrations examine the characteristics, behavior, and various kinds of spiders.

Describes several dinsoaurs, comparing their relative sizes, the types of food they eat, their habitat.

A brief introduction to the characteristics and habits of various kinds of snakes throughout the world.

Simple information on the hamster's characteristics and varieties.

Présentation attrayante de la vie du hamster dans un texte court et illustré.

This book is part of a series which aims to introduce children to basic geographical topics and vocabulary, building firm foundations for later work. Children will enjoy the device of a boy and his dog who explore the world in a hot air balloon and the humorous illustrations, which help to explain difficult geographical ideas in a clear and accessible way. There are also many activities for children to try out for themselves, encouraging them to investigate their own environment.

A simplified presentation of facts about the sun.

Sam achète des graines de tournesol, cherche l'endroit idéal et les sème. Il attend et les regarde pousser. Grâce à un petit ver de terre, le lecteur peut suivre l'évolution des plantes.

Chantal identifies different sounds and noises at home with her family.

Pour ensoleiller son jardin, Sam décide de planter des graines de tournesol. Mais les jours passent et rien ne pousse... Patience, petit chat, une fleur a besoin de temps! [4eme de couverture]