New Releases by Nicola Davies

Rosie is given a sheepdog puppy to rear who looks and behaves differently to the other sheepdogs on the farm and is too friendly to herd the sheep. When she overhears her parents referring to her as their ''little mistake'', her puppy teaches her that not all mistakes are bad in this charming story about belonging and finding your place.The Little Mistake is one in a series of Country Tales, written by award-winning children''s author Nicola Davies and illustrated by Cathy Fisher.

Follow a tiny hummingbird on its journey from Central America to Central Park in a captivating tale with exquisite illustrations echoing the creature’s jeweled tones. Tz''unun! Tz''unun! A buzz of wings, a flash of color . . . There’s a very special visitor in Granny’s garden. It’s a hummingbird! And it’s just about to begin its long migration, heading north to its nesting ground. Watch as it spreads joy to all who encounter it along its two-thousand-mile trek. In an engaging text sprinkled with facts, zoologist Nicola Davies introduces readers to this valiant bird, lighter than a nickel, while Jane Ray’s lush, intricate illustrations, accented in gold Pantone, highlight its jewel-like beauty. More details about hummingbirds, along with a bibliography and an index, are available at the end to budding ornithologists.

Discover the delights of nature with zoologist, poet, and top children''s book author, Nicola Davies. Follow the young adventurer as she explores eggs of all shapes and sizes, where they may be hiding and what secrets could be held within. The easy rhymes encourage children to join in. With zoologically accurate, bright, and exciting illustrations by Abbie Cameron, this book explores the huge variety of animal and insect eggs and is one in a series of rhyming picture books which entertain and educate on a wide range of animals.

Grandpa Joe is butterfly bonkers. There''s nothing he loves more than photographing the fluttering, colourful creatures in his garden. But since Ben''s granny passed away, grandpa Joe has changed. He doesn''t want to go outside or talk or smile. It''s like he''s a completely different person and it feels like time is running out to help him. If only Ben could find a way to bring the butterflies to his grandpa. Maybe seeing them again could help bring back his smile...

"Gigantesco y magnífico, deambula por los helados parahes del Ártico. Cazador poderoso, madre atenta, delicado compañero de juegos; el oso polar comparte esta tierra de hielo y nieve con los inuit, quienes lo observan y aprenden de él."--Page [4] of cover.

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Our planet is full of life! Did you know there are 400,000 species of beetle - but only eight species of bear? This stunning book explores the extraordinary diversity of the natural world and profiles some of its most surprising creatures. A glorious celebration of diversity within the Animal Kingdom by non-fiction specialist Nicola Davies, illustrated by rising star Lorna Scobie. There is something to delight on every page with fascinating facts about mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and insects. This exquisite book will encourage children to treasure the world''s biodiversity and help to stop it slipping away.

Two renowned picture book creators team up for a captivating first look at animals around the world. Sometimes lyrical and sometimes humorous, the poems reveal fascinating facts about animals of every color, shape, size, and origin, from giant blue whales to bats as tiny as bumblebees. Full color.

Overcome anorexia for good by building emotional tools such as self-confidence, acceptance and motivation which will empower you to stay in control of your health. The exercises and activities in these pages encourage you to engage a positive mindset in order to achieve long-term wellbeing.

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Winner of the Margaret Mallett Picture Book Award, as part of the English 4-11 Picture Book Awards.From the award-winning team behind Tiny: The Invisible World of Microbes comes Lots, a beautifully illustrated introduction to the concept of biodiversity for younger readers. There are living things everywhere: the more we look, the more we find. There are creatures on the tops of the tallest jungle trees, at the bottom of the coldest oceans, even under the feathers of birds and in boiling volcanic pools. So how many different kinds are there? One, two, three ... lots! With beautiful words from Nicola Davies and exquisite illustrations by Emily Sutton, this groundbreaking book is certain to enchant and inspire children."Clear, direct, involving text, coupled with vivid, delicate illustrations make for a truly special work of non-fiction." - Guardian

Discover the delights of nature with zoologist, poet and top children''s book author, Nicola Davies.Follow her young adventurer as she treks through the jungle, dives deep down into the sea and climbs high up into the trees. Into the Blue features delightful characters from the deep blue sea. Fully illustrated in colour by exciting new illustrator Abbie Cameron. Full educational notes on all of the animals featured in Animal Surprises are available to download from the Graffeg website."Nicola Davies knows just how to make scientific concepts interesting and accessible, even to the youngest children. For example the notion of the food chain is introduced in Into the Blue when we see ''silvery sand eels that sparkle and glimmer, And puffins collecting them up for their dinner!''All this creates a space in children''s minds ready for more advanced teaching and learning about the natural world later on. The sharing adult will be able to help children link what they see in the books with their own outdoor experiences. I''m sure these books will be favourites to look at again and." Books for Keeps

Introduction of the world''s tiniest living organisms.

Un bambino, un animale selvatico e l''incontro che segnerà il loro destino. Colline Garo, India Nord-Orientale. Una notte Wilen si sveglia di soprassalto: gli elefanti stanno attraversando il villaggio e per poco non travolgono la sua capanna. Spaventati da queste visite sempre più frequenti e dannose per le coltivazioni, gli abitanti pensano di sbarazzarsi degli elefanti e trovare nuove fonti di guadagno abbattendo la foresta. Wilen riuscirà a scovare un''alternativa prima che sia troppo tardi? Nicola Davies ci regala un romanzo avvincente, dedicato al fragile equilibrio tra uomo e natura. La collana Fili d''erba raccoglie storie di convivenza tra uomini e animali selvatici, dove emergono i problemi causati dal dividere lo stesso territorio e le loro possibili soluzioni. Le vicende narrate si inseriscono in un contesto reale e si rifanno a progetti di conservazione attuati in Asia, Africa e Sud America. In questi romanzi Davies tesse una trama snella e coinvolgente, dove calibra esigenze narrative e componente divulgativa senza mai penalizzare il ritmo. Ciascun volume si chiude con la sezione Una storia vera, che permette di conoscere i progetti a cui l''autrice si è ispirata e fa il punto sulla situazione dell''animale protagonista, sempre più minacciato dall''uomo all''interno del suo habitat.

Thoughtfully developed activities will help you to understand, overcome, and maintain recovery from your eating disorder. This complete resource is designed for individual recovery as well as for use in counselling, schools, or self-help groups.

Zoologist Nicola Davies merges a heart-pounding adventure with a conservation message triggered by a life-changing—and mind-changing—encounter. Manuela had imagined that killing a manatee would be like killing a very big fish, just more exciting. But when her father successfully harpoons one, leaving its baby orphaned, she finds that her feelings have changed. She vows to rescue the baby manatee and return it to the river. But she soon realizes what an enormous task she’s taken on. Will she be able to save the baby manatee—and protect him from being hunted in the future, too?

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A young girl learns facts about snakes, including their behavior, physical characteristics, and eating habits, to overcome her trepidation.

Existe vida por toda a Terra, nos Polos gelados, nos vulcões mais ativos e até nas maiores profundezas do mar: lugares onde o homem não aguentaria ficar nem por um instante porque morreria. Como alguns animais conseguem sobreviver ao serem congelados, fervidos ou esmagados nas condições mais extremas que o nosso planeta oferece? E quem é o mais resistente de todos os animais? O urso polar, o camelo ou outro bem, bem pequeno mesmo? Descubra tudo isso e mais um pouco neste incrível livro de ciência animal.

"A charming and informative story about a pipistrelle bat. . . . Offers vivid descriptions of the animal''s flight, its navigational skills, and the hunt for food." – School Library Journal Features an audio read-along! Night has fallen, and Bat awakens to find her evening meal. Follow her as she swoops into the shadows, shouting and flying, the echoes of her voice creating a sound picture of the world around her. When morning light creeps into the sky, Bat returns to the roost to feed her baby . . . and to rest until nighttime comes again. Bat loves the night! Back matter includes an index. A Common Core Text Exemplar

Exciting new edition of Extreme Animals, from zoologist Nicola Davies'' fascinating Animal Science series - the best biology series ever!An exciting new edition of Extreme Animals, one of the six books in zoologist Nicola Davies'' fascinating Animal Science series. Everywhere on Earth there is life. From polar wastes to bubbling volcanoes, animals have adapted to survive in conditions that would kill a human quicker than you can say "coffin"! Discover how they do it in this amazing natural history book, with witty cartoon-style illustrations by Neal Layton, and find out who really is the toughest animal of all.

In a rundown, stark city, a poor girl tries to snatch an old woman''s bag, but the woman extracts a promise from the girl before handing it to her which leads to a magical discovery and a chance to make a positive change in the world.

Zoologist Nicola Davies presents an illustrated novel for young readers that proves you don’t need two arms to be strong. Pedru has always wanted to be a great hunter like his father, but after a lion takes his arm, he worries that he’ll always be the crippled boy instead. Pedru longs to kill the lion that mauled him and strengthens himself to be ready for the hunt. But when the opportunity arises, will Pedru have the strength to turn his back on revenge? Zoologist Nicola Davies perfectly merges a heart-pounding adventure with an important message about conservation, and Annabel Wright’s gorgeous black-and-white illustrations bring Pedru’s story to life.

Descubre qué animal vive en cada entorno.

Everything You Need to Know about Animals, an exciting companion to the all-encompassing reference Everything You Need to Know, and Everything You Need to Know about Science is now available in paperback. Arranged thematically into 5 core topics that explore the whole animal kingdom, it explores how different animals get around, what they eat, as well as investigates animal senses and reproduction. Readers'' imaginations will be sparked on every page with this perfect one-volume encyclopedia. Activities, glossary words, web links, and fascinating facts galore will keep kids engaged and inspired. Informative and interactive features perfectly enhance and unite the reference sections.

Michael, a young boy growing up on the tropical island of Rose Town, has been saving up for his own fishing boat for years. But when a terrible storm wrecks his home, Michael is forced to take a job working for a rich, mysterious newcomer named Spargo. Spargo asks Michael to search for one thing in the deep waters around Rose Town - whales . . .