Most Popular Books by Moira Butterfield

Presents questions about the sounds different animals make such as "Do goats growl?" and "Do hamsters hoot?" with the answers hidden beneath the flaps.

This essential book shows how a basic, everyday material such as paper can become, using ordinary, inexpensive tools, the ingredient for many exciting and diverse craft projects. The book is packed with three dimensional projects of all kinds from planes, boats, and people to boxes, bags, toys and games.

Describes the fighting forces and battles of the Roman legions, covering such topics as recruiting, armor and weapons, auxiliaries, fortifications, marches, sieges, and the religion of the soldiers.

From the icy waters of the Arctic to the snowy plains of the Antarctic, this book looks at 12 different weird and wonderful animals describing how they keep warm. It is one of a series on animals that live in various habitats of the world. Each book has a full-colour world map annotated to show where the animals live and includes a list of words to remember.

Young children will love Ladybird''s Wheels on the Bus action rhymes. They are bright, colourful, and lots of fun! Enjoy reading the rhymes together and touching the different textures. Then encourage you child to do the actions by following the pictures.

The Secret Life of Birds is a collection of delightful stories and engaging facts, which imparts a love of birds and of nature on the next generation, inspiring them to look after the world around them. Did you know that birds navigate by invisible pathways in the sky, that they can call to each other in thousands of different ways, and they can be as big as a car or as small as a little finger? Let much-travelled Speedy the Swift guide you through this beautiful first guide to birdlife around the globe. Learn about nest-building and bird babies, feathers and beaks, flying journeys, bird calls, really unusual-looking birds, and ways to spot birds, and help them near where you live. Read some beautiful bird folklore stories from around the planet, too. Speedy has learnt much on her travels and she will be a great guide for young readers, perhaps inspiring them to develop a lifelong love of birds. Following on from The Secret of Trees and The Secret Life of Bees, Birds is the next book in the series. Sumptuous and detailed illustrations have pride of place in this magical book that mixes natural history with a splash of fantasy, creating a book to be pored over time and again.

Follow Buzzwing the bee, Luna the ladybug, and Oakheart the oak tree on a beautifully illustrated journey through this bind-up of The Secret Life of Bugs, The Secret Life of Bees and The Secret Life of Trees. Take in the knowledge and wisdom of a wise, old oak tree as he shares science facts and folk tales that he has learnt in his 500 years on earth. Learn the secrets of a worker bee’s tiny world, including the day she was born. Hear about the effects of pollution and climate change, through a friendly ladybug’s perspective, and how readers can care for all creepy crawlies. In this bind-up, learn about: How trees grow and survive Why trees are so important to humans Tree folklore from around the world The bee life cycle Why bees are so important to humans Bee folk tales from around the world The bug life cycle Creepy crawly folk tales from around the world This collection of delightful, traditional stories and engaging facts will impart a love of nature and inspire you to look after the world around you. Whimsical and detailed illustrations have pride of place in magical tales that mix natural history with a splash of fantasy, creating a book that you will pore over time and again. With things to search for and find throughout, tips for making your own environment welcoming to bees and bugs, The Secret Life of Bugs, Bees and Trees is brimming with reasons to admire and respect this fascinating mix of nature. Inspire the next generation to look after the world around them with The Secret Life of Bugs, Bees and Trees, a collection of delightful stories and engaging facts.

Today I’m a Bear cub. I want to hug. I wouldn’t mind a cuddly squeeze. I’m Bear cub, so yes, please! Developing emotional and social intelligence is a huge part of young children’s development, and parents are often left grappling with how best to discuss feelings of shyness, social anxiety and respect for physical boundaries with their children. Sometimes I’m a Bear Cub gives young children the tools to understand and express their own emotions, as well as understanding that other children have the same feelings as them – and they might want their space, too. With input from a child psychologist, it provides ways of expressing and understanding a range of feelings and includes a final spread providing notes for parents/carers on encouraging children to use the animal idea practically to express their feelings.

Meet the world''s most amazing animals in this beautifully illustrated book with press-out die-cut pages which turns into a wildlife work of art. The Amazing World of Animals takes a look at fascinating animals from around the world. The unique die-cut format lets them leap off the page, forming a parade of the biggest, strangest, weirdest and most fascinating creatures from land and sea. From emperor penguins to the giant squid, mobs of meerkats to slow-moving sloths, there''s a new animal to meet with every turn of the page. Each animal is presented with information about their appearance, characteristics, key facts and their conservation status.

Tabby Cat finds out what happens when she behaves selfishly.

Words, photos, charts, and illustrations combine to explain the way the human body functions. All these are arranged in short bursts of information that will ease comprehension for learners of all kinds.

Here''s a book about New York that''s seriously streetwise! Let Marco and Amelia, our Lonely Planet explorers, take you off the tourist trail and guide you on a journey through New York you''ll never forget. This book is perfect for anyone who has been to New York, plans to go there or is just interested in finding out more about this amazing city! Discover New York''s best-kept secrets, amazing stories and loads of other cool stuff from the comfort of your own home or while visiting the city! But, you don''t have to be a visitor or armchair traveller to enjoy this--New Yorkers are sure to learn new things about their very own city too! Find out what''s lurking in the pumpkin garden, why you might find cows underground, how eating hotdogs could make you rich and lots more! For readers ages 8 and up. Contents: Street Life Skyscraper Fly-By Secret City Green New York Trash Town Urban Jungle Going Underground Bite Into the Big Apple Top Treasures It''s Showtime Way to Go Harbor Tour Fright Fest Game On Sounds Great! Big Apple Art Street Sculpture Shop ''Til You Drop Movie Magic Also available: London City Trails, Paris City Trails. About Lonely Planet Kids: From the world''s leading travel publisher comes Lonely Planet Kids, a children''s imprint that brings the world to life for young explorers everywhere. With a range of beautiful books for children aged 5-12, we''re kickstarting the travel bug and showing kids just how amazing our planet can be. From bright and bold sticker activity books, to beautiful gift titles bursting at the seams with amazing facts, we aim to inspire and delight curious kids, showing them the rich diversity of people, places and cultures that surrounds us. We pledge to share our enthusiasm and love of the world, our sense of humour and continual fascination for what it is that makes the world we live in the diverse and magnificent place it is. It''s going to be a big adventure - come explore! Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

"Follow the adventures of four busy children and find out when it''s good to say ''Excuse me!''"--Page 4 of cover.

Games and puzzles for car and plane trips.

Open your senses to a world of wonder by taking a walk through a farm! Set off on a farmyard adventure to find natural treasures, from wild grasses and hay to tufts of sheep''s wool. Then learn about the animals and crops in this fact-filled guide to the outdoors.

Skeletons, witches, jack-o-lanterns, oh my! With magic flashlights inside the pages, find Halloween characters and objects throughout the spooky haunted house. This innovative flashlight format with friendly Halloween scenes will keep children busy for hours as they are challenged to find as many hidden items as they can. No batteries are necessary, making this book ready to go anywhere!

Here''s a book that''s seriously streetwise. Lonely Planet Kids'' City Trails: Washington DC features colourful themed trails, from history and culture to food and nature, that reveal amazing facts and intriguing tales that kids won''t find on the tourist routes or inside the average guidebook. We''ll show them where to find Henry the giant elephant, oyster sandwiches, the Grand Canyon on a ceiling, and lots more! Join Lonely Planet explorers Marco and Amelia as they hunt for more secrets, stories and surprises in another of the world''s great cities. Themed trails include: DC Time Travel City Sounds Statue City Animals Around Town World of Words Street Stroll Powerful Places Only in DC Eat the Streets The Green Scene Win Washington Look Up! Brilliant Buildings Washington G-G-G-Ghosts! Underground Washington Rich Pickings Water World Go Washington Showtime! Also available: City Trails - London, Paris, New York City, Rome, Tokyo, Sydney About Lonely Planet Kids: Come explore! Let''s start an adventure. Lonely Planet Kids excites and educates children about the amazing world around them. Combining astonishing facts, quirky humour and eye-catching imagery, we ignite their curiosity and encourage them to discover more about our planet. Every book draws on our huge team of global experts to help share our continual fascination with what makes the world such a diverse and magnificent place - inspiring children at home and in school. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

Rhyming text reminds children of the proper times to apologize by offering up examples of rude animal behavior at the zoo.

This national best-selling and innovative series starts with the basic building blocks of all scientific inquiry-interesting questions, which are answered in an accessible, child-friendly style. The conversational format is perfect for engaging curious readers, and delivering solid information in a way that encourages imaginative discussions and a creative learning environment. Ready..Get set...Go! Race off to discover these exciting and innovative activities that feature all types of cars and various vehicles that travel by land, sea, and air. Fascinating facts, puzzles, quizzes, and games about different kinds of things that go are integrated throughout the popular I Wonder Why question and answer format. With over 40 stickers, kids will spend hours zooming through I Wonder Why Cars Go Fast Sticker Activity Book by Moira Butterfield.

Large board book, 21 x 21cm with touch and feel inserts. 0-3 yrs.

Open your senses to a world of wonder by taking a walk along the beach! Set off on an adventure and find natural treasures, from spiraled seashells to discarded mermaid''s purses. Then learn more about the marine plants and creatures in this fact-filled guide to the outdoors.

Learn about the different toys and games children play with in distant and diverse places.

Discusses what kinds of trees and animals might be in a forest, the natural enemies of these animals and trees, how humans use forests, and how to conserve them.

Provides an overview of the world''s precious rain forests and the unique creatures and plants that live there. Also examines current threats to the rain forests'' survival and explains what is being done to protect them.

What''s the first Anglo-Saxon object you can think of? Did you know that thousands of stone, metal, pottery and wooden objects have been found from this time in human history? All of these objects can tell us a lot about the Anglo-Saxons. We know about the animals they farmed, the the tools and weapons they used and we know about their everyday life and culture from the remains of the buildings they lived in. All over Britain, Anglo-Saxon artefacts have been Found!. Uncover the stories of thirteen incredible finds, what they can tell us about life back then and how they might relate to your life today. Found! is a series of six books that span British archaeological finds from the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages, Roman Britain, the Viking Age and the Anglo Saxons. Ideal for readers aged 9+ studying history topics at Key Stage 2.

Contains science experiments and tricks for young people on air.

Tells the tale of Mr. School Mouse, who always opens school on time, until one night he stays late to correct papers. On board pages.

Opening with a simple riddle about an owl, this book which is one of a series shows first the eyes, then the wings, the talons and beak and so on until the whole nocturnal bird is revealed. Further clues to its identity and an insight into how this nocturnal bird lives are given.