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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - What if your backyard is secretly full of workers, hunters, builders, recyclers, messengers, and clever survivors Look under a flowerpot. Check the fence. Watch the flowers. Listen after dark.The ordinary backyard is much busier-and much stranger-than it looks.An earthworm pulls leaves underground. A pill bug rolls itself into armored protection. A chipmunk carries food inside expandable cheek pouches. A jumping spider stalks prey without using a catching web. A chickadee sends warning calls that other birds can understand. And a tiny burying beetle can turn a hidden food source into a nursery for its young.The Secret Jobs of Backyard Creatures for Tweens Ages 8-12 transforms the world outside the door into an exciting nature investigation packed with fascinating animals, weird abilities, surprising science, and colorful discoveries.Instead of giving kids page after page of dry facts, this illustrated nature guide shows what each creature actually does and why its strange body, behavior, or talent matters.Young readers will discover: - 43 amazing backyard creatures, from earthworms, bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to jumping spiders, bats, owls, skunks, and raccoons- Fun 'secret job' titles that make animal roles easy to understand and remember- Eye-catching illustrated spreads with callouts showing each creature in action- Magnifying-glass close-ups of unusual body tools and adaptations- Common and scientific names, diets, activity times, habitats, and backyard roles- Research-supported Surprising Facts that go beyond the facts kids may already know- Four exciting sections exploring creatures beneath the ground, around flowers and seeds, on the hunt, and communicating or scavenging around the yard- A Backyard Job Finder and Creature Index for easy exploringKids will meet familiar animals in completely new ways-and discover tiny creatures they may have walked past hundreds of times without ever noticing.Did you know a pill bug is actually a crustacean related to crabs and shrimp That a female monarch can taste a leaf with sensors on her legs before laying an egg Or that scientists have tested praying mantis vision using tiny colored glasses This is the kind of book curious kids can open anywhere and immediately find something worth saying: 'Wait. animals can do THAT 'Perfect for independent readers ages 8-12, animal lovers, reluctant readers who prefer bite-sized visual information, homeschool nature study, science-loving kids, and parents looking for an educational gift that feels more like discovery than homework.It may even change the way kids see their own backyard.Step outside. Look closer. The next incredible animal job could be happening only a few feet away.Get your copy today and let your young explorer discover the secret world working right outside the door.…

Condizione: New. Print on Demand.

Condizione: New. Print on Demand.

Condizione: New. Print on Demand.

Condizione: New. Print on Demand.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. What if the African savannah is secretly filled with builders, grazers, hunters, recyclers, lookouts, seed eaters-and animals with abilities stranger than anything kids could imagine?Follow a herd across the grass. Look beneath a termite mound. Watch a waterhole after dark. Then search the shadows where some of Africa's most surprising creatures begin to move.The savannah is never really quiet.A Zebra clips tough grass with broad front teeth. A Warthog drops onto its padded wrists to graze close to the ground. An Elephant can use the same powerful trunk to break branches and delicately pick up tiny objects. A Bat-eared Fox listens for insects beneath the grass. And a Secretarybird hunts on foot before delivering an incredibly fast downward strike.The Secret Jobs of Savannah Creatures for Tweens Ages 8-12 turns Africa's grasslands, waterholes, trees, and burrows into an exciting illustrated nature investigation packed with weird animal jobs, wild talents, fascinating body tools, and surprising science.Instead of giving kids page after page of dry facts, this book reveals what each animal actually does, how its body helps it do it, and how that behavior fits into life on the savannah.Inside, young explorers will discover: 43 fascinating savannah creatures, including zebras, elephants, giraffes, rhinos, hippos, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, pangolins, aardvarks, crocodiles, vultures, secretarybirds, puff adders, and many moreMemorable "secret jobs" based on real behaviors such as grazing, browsing, digging, scavenging, hunting, building, seed feeding, following herds, and working around waterholesEye-catching illustrated spreads showing each creature in actionClose-up looks at incredible body tools-from trunks, tongues, muzzles, claws, ears, scales, jaws, beaks, and powerful legs to specialized sensesScientific names, diets, activity patterns, Savannah Roles, and one memorable science surprise for every creatureFour exciting sections exploring Grass, Leaves & Seed Routes; Trees, Waterholes & Traveling Feeders; Dung, Soil & Secret Builders; and Hunters, Scavengers & Night SpecialistsA Savannah Job Finder and Creature Index that make it easy to explore animals by what they doAnd some of the facts may completely change what kids think they know.Did you know a Hippo spends much of the day in water but commonly heads onto land at night to eat grass? That an Ostrich has only two toes on each foot? That Spotted Hyenas are skilled hunters as well as scavengers? Or that a Puff Adder's camouflage may make it difficult for some animals to detect the snake even by smell?This is the kind of book kids can open anywhere and immediately find something worth sharing: "Wait. animals really do THAT?"Perfect for independent readers ages 8-12, African wildlife fans, animal lovers, curious kids, homeschool nature study, reluctant readers who enjoy visual nonfiction, and parents looking for an educational gift that feels more like a safari adventure than homework.After reading, an empty-looking grassland will never seem empty again.Look closer. Somewhere between the grass, roots, branches, water, and sky, the savannah is already at work.Get your copy today and send your young explorer on an unforgettable journey into the secret working world of Africa's wild creatures. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. What if an ordinary garden is actually one giant workplace filled with pollinators, tunnel builders, plant eaters, hunters, recyclers, and creatures with some seriously weird talents?Look at a flower. Turn over a leaf. Check beneath the mulch. Watch what happens after sunset.The garden is much busier-and much stranger-than it first appears.A Honey Bee carries pollen in special baskets built into her legs. A Carpenter Bee can vibrate a flower until pollen shakes loose. A Leafcutter Bee carries pollen beneath her belly and cuts pieces of leaves to build nest cells. A Green Frog waits beside a pond and launches its tongue at passing prey. And a tiny Root-Knot Nematode can hide inside a plant root and change the root around its microscopic feeding site.The Secret Jobs of Garden Creatures for Tweens Ages 8-12 turns flowers, leaves, stems, compost, soil, and shady corners into an exciting nature investigation packed with surprising animal behavior, unusual body tools, and colorful science.Instead of giving kids page after page of dry facts, this illustrated guide reveals what each creature actually does, how its body helps it do it, and what role that behavior plays in the garden.Inside, curious readers will discover: 43 fascinating garden creatures, from bees, butterflies, beetles, grasshoppers, rabbits, and groundhogs to frogs, salamanders, wasps, spiders, and microscopic nematodesFun secret job titles such as Pollen Courier, Buzz Pollinator, Flower Traveler, Compost Recycler, Burrow Digger, Air Hunter, and Tiny PredatorEye-catching illustrated spreads with callouts showing each creature in actionClose-up looks at unusual body tools, feeding structures, defenses, wings, legs, mouths, and sensory systemsCommon and scientific names, diets, activity times, Garden Roles, and memorable science factsFour exciting sections exploring Flowers, Pollen & Nectar Routes; Leaves, Stems & Plant Shapers; Roots, Soil & Compost Crews; and Hunters, Hideouts & Night SpecialistsA Garden Job Finder that lets kids search creatures by what they do rather than only by name, plus a Creature Index for quick exploring.And the surprises keep coming.Did you know a Painted Lady's enormous seasonal journeys can continue across multiple generations? That some female aphids can produce live young without mating? That a Harvestman is not a spider and does not have spider venom glands? Or that a Paper Wasp builds its nest from plant fibers it chews into paper-like pulp?This is the kind of book kids can open anywhere and immediately discover something worth sharing: "Wait. THAT happens in a garden?"Perfect for independent readers ages 8-12, animal lovers, bug enthusiasts, young gardeners, science-loving kids, homeschool nature study, reluctant readers who enjoy visual nonfiction, and parents looking for an educational gift that feels more like an adventure than homework.After reading, a flower bed may never look ordinary again.Look closer. The leaves, flowers, soil, and shadows are already busy.Get your copy today and let your young explorer uncover the secret jobs happening throughout the garden. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. What if the ocean is secretly filled with builders, cleaners, hunters, gardeners, recyclers, travelers-and creatures with abilities stranger than anything kids could invent?Explore a tide pool. Swim across a coral reef. Follow a turtle into open water. Then dive down where sunlight disappears completely.The ocean gets stranger the deeper you go.A Hermit Crab moves into another animal's abandoned shell. A Cleaner Wrasse runs an underwater cleaning station. A tiny Pufferfish builds an enormous patterned circle in the sand. A Flying Fish escapes predators by launching out of the water and gliding through the air. And in the darkness below, an Anglerfish uses a glowing part of its own body to bring prey closer.The Secret Jobs of Ocean Creatures for Tweens Ages 8-12 turns the world beneath the waves into an exciting illustrated investigation packed with weird animal jobs, wild adaptations, incredible behaviors, and science kids will actually want to talk about.Instead of pages of dry facts, young readers discover what each creature does, the special body tools that make it possible, and how that behavior fits into life in the ocean.Inside, readers will discover: 43 fascinating ocean creatures, from hermit crabs, sea stars, clownfish, seahorses, dolphins, sharks, turtles, and whales to anglerfish, giant squid, yeti crabs, and sea pigsMemorable ocean "jobs" involving cleaning, filtering, hunting, grazing, building, burrowing, scavenging, migration, camouflage, and survivalEye-catching illustrated spreads showing animals in actionClose-up looks at extraordinary body tools, from tube feet and scraping teeth to sensory systems, glowing lures, filtering structures, and giant eyesDiets, activity patterns, scientific names, ocean roles, and one memorable science surprise for every creatureFour exciting habitats: Shores, Tide Pools & Seafloor Crews; Reef Builders, Cleaners & Gardeners; Open-Water Hunters & Travelers; and Deep-Sea Signals & Strange SpecialistsAn Ocean Job Finder that lets kids explore animals by what they do, plus a Creature Index for quick discovery.And some of the facts sound almost impossible.Did you know coral is made by animals, not plants? That a Hammerhead Shark can detect tiny electrical signals from hidden prey? That a Barreleye Fish has tubular eyes inside a transparent head shield? Or that the "ears" of a Dumbo Octopus are actually swimming fins?This is the kind of book kids can open anywhere and immediately find something that makes them say: "Wait. THAT lives in the ocean?"Perfect for independent readers ages 8-12, ocean lovers, shark and sea-creature fans, science-loving kids, homeschool nature study, reluctant readers who prefer highly visual nonfiction, and parents looking for an educational gift that feels like an underwater adventure rather than homework.From wave-washed rocks to the darkest seafloor, every layer of the ocean is busy.Dive in, look deeper, and discover the incredible secret jobs happening beneath the waves.Get your copy today and send your young explorer on an unforgettable journey through the hidden working world of the ocean. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. What if the African savannah is secretly filled with builders, grazers, hunters, recyclers, lookouts, seed eaters-and animals with abilities stranger than anything kids could imagine?Follow a herd across the grass. Look beneath a termite mound. Watch a waterhole after dark. Then search the shadows where some of Africa's most surprising creatures begin to move.The savannah is never really quiet.A Zebra clips tough grass with broad front teeth. A Warthog drops onto its padded wrists to graze close to the ground. An Elephant can use the same powerful trunk to break branches and delicately pick up tiny objects. A Bat-eared Fox listens for insects beneath the grass. And a Secretarybird hunts on foot before delivering an incredibly fast downward strike.The Secret Jobs of Savannah Creatures for Tweens Ages 8-12 turns Africa's grasslands, waterholes, trees, and burrows into an exciting illustrated nature investigation packed with weird animal jobs, wild talents, fascinating body tools, and surprising science.Instead of giving kids page after page of dry facts, this book reveals what each animal actually does, how its body helps it do it, and how that behavior fits into life on the savannah.Inside, young explorers will discover: 43 fascinating savannah creatures, including zebras, elephants, giraffes, rhinos, hippos, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, pangolins, aardvarks, crocodiles, vultures, secretarybirds, puff adders, and many moreMemorable "secret jobs" based on real behaviors such as grazing, browsing, digging, scavenging, hunting, building, seed feeding, following herds, and working around waterholesEye-catching illustrated spreads showing each creature in actionClose-up looks at incredible body tools-from trunks, tongues, muzzles, claws, ears, scales, jaws, beaks, and powerful legs to specialized sensesScientific names, diets, activity patterns, Savannah Roles, and one memorable science surprise for every creatureFour exciting sections exploring Grass, Leaves & Seed Routes; Trees, Waterholes & Traveling Feeders; Dung, Soil & Secret Builders; and Hunters, Scavengers & Night SpecialistsA Savannah Job Finder and Creature Index that make it easy to explore animals by what they doAnd some of the facts may completely change what kids think they know.Did you know a Hippo spends much of the day in water but commonly heads onto land at night to eat grass? That an Ostrich has only two toes on each foot? That Spotted Hyenas are skilled hunters as well as scavengers? Or that a Puff Adder's camouflage may make it difficult for some animals to detect the snake even by smell?This is the kind of book kids can open anywhere and immediately find something worth sharing: "Wait. animals really do THAT?"Perfect for independent readers ages 8-12, African wildlife fans, animal lovers, curious kids, homeschool nature study, reluctant readers who enjoy visual nonfiction, and parents looking for an educational gift that feels more like a safari adventure than homework.After reading, an empty-looking grassland will never seem empty again.Look closer. Somewhere between the grass, roots, branches, water, and sky, the savannah is already at work.Get your copy today and send your young explorer on an unforgettable journey into the secret working world of Africa's wild creatures. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. What if your backyard is secretly full of workers, hunters, builders, recyclers, messengers, and clever survivors?Look under a flowerpot. Check the fence. Watch the flowers. Listen after dark.The ordinary backyard is much busier-and much stranger-than it looks.An earthworm pulls leaves underground. A pill bug rolls itself into armored protection. A chipmunk carries food inside expandable cheek pouches. A jumping spider stalks prey without using a catching web. A chickadee sends warning calls that other birds can understand. And a tiny burying beetle can turn a hidden food source into a nursery for its young.The Secret Jobs of Backyard Creatures for Tweens Ages 8-12 transforms the world outside the door into an exciting nature investigation packed with fascinating animals, weird abilities, surprising science, and colorful discoveries.Instead of giving kids page after page of dry facts, this illustrated nature guide shows what each creature actually does and why its strange body, behavior, or talent matters.Young readers will discover: 43 amazing backyard creatures, from earthworms, bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to jumping spiders, bats, owls, skunks, and raccoonsFun "secret job" titles that make animal roles easy to understand and rememberEye-catching illustrated spreads with callouts showing each creature in actionMagnifying-glass close-ups of unusual body tools and adaptationsCommon and scientific names, diets, activity times, habitats, and backyard rolesResearch-supported Surprising Facts that go beyond the facts kids may already knowFour exciting sections exploring creatures beneath the ground, around flowers and seeds, on the hunt, and communicating or scavenging around the yardA Backyard Job Finder and Creature Index for easy exploringKids will meet familiar animals in completely new ways-and discover tiny creatures they may have walked past hundreds of times without ever noticing.Did you know a pill bug is actually a crustacean related to crabs and shrimp? That a female monarch can taste a leaf with sensors on her legs before laying an egg? Or that scientists have tested praying mantis vision using tiny colored glasses?This is the kind of book curious kids can open anywhere and immediately find something worth saying: "Wait. animals can do THAT?"Perfect for independent readers ages 8-12, animal lovers, reluctant readers who prefer bite-sized visual information, homeschool nature study, science-loving kids, and parents looking for an educational gift that feels more like discovery than homework.It may even change the way kids see their own backyard.Step outside. Look closer. The next incredible animal job could be happening only a few feet away.Get your copy today and let your young explorer discover the secret world working right outside the door. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. What if the ocean is secretly filled with builders, cleaners, hunters, gardeners, recyclers, travelers-and creatures with abilities stranger than anything kids could invent?Explore a tide pool. Swim across a coral reef. Follow a turtle into open water. Then dive down where sunlight disappears completely.The ocean gets stranger the deeper you go.A Hermit Crab moves into another animal's abandoned shell. A Cleaner Wrasse runs an underwater cleaning station. A tiny Pufferfish builds an enormous patterned circle in the sand. A Flying Fish escapes predators by launching out of the water and gliding through the air. And in the darkness below, an Anglerfish uses a glowing part of its own body to bring prey closer.The Secret Jobs of Ocean Creatures for Tweens Ages 8-12 turns the world beneath the waves into an exciting illustrated investigation packed with weird animal jobs, wild adaptations, incredible behaviors, and science kids will actually want to talk about.Instead of pages of dry facts, young readers discover what each creature does, the special body tools that make it possible, and how that behavior fits into life in the ocean.Inside, readers will discover: 43 fascinating ocean creatures, from hermit crabs, sea stars, clownfish, seahorses, dolphins, sharks, turtles, and whales to anglerfish, giant squid, yeti crabs, and sea pigsMemorable ocean "jobs" involving cleaning, filtering, hunting, grazing, building, burrowing, scavenging, migration, camouflage, and survivalEye-catching illustrated spreads showing animals in actionClose-up looks at extraordinary body tools, from tube feet and scraping teeth to sensory systems, glowing lures, filtering structures, and giant eyesDiets, activity patterns, scientific names, ocean roles, and one memorable science surprise for every creatureFour exciting habitats: Shores, Tide Pools & Seafloor Crews; Reef Builders, Cleaners & Gardeners; Open-Water Hunters & Travelers; and Deep-Sea Signals & Strange SpecialistsAn Ocean Job Finder that lets kids explore animals by what they do, plus a Creature Index for quick discovery.And some of the facts sound almost impossible.Did you know coral is made by animals, not plants? That a Hammerhead Shark can detect tiny electrical signals from hidden prey? That a Barreleye Fish has tubular eyes inside a transparent head shield? Or that the "ears" of a Dumbo Octopus are actually swimming fins?This is the kind of book kids can open anywhere and immediately find something that makes them say: "Wait. THAT lives in the ocean?"Perfect for independent readers ages 8-12, ocean lovers, shark and sea-creature fans, science-loving kids, homeschool nature study, reluctant readers who prefer highly visual nonfiction, and parents looking for an educational gift that feels like an underwater adventure rather than homework.From wave-washed rocks to the darkest seafloor, every layer of the ocean is busy.Dive in, look deeper, and discover the incredible secret jobs happening beneath the waves.Get your copy today and send your young explorer on an unforgettable journey through the hidden working world of the ocean. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. What if an ordinary garden is actually one giant workplace filled with pollinators, tunnel builders, plant eaters, hunters, recyclers, and creatures with some seriously weird talents?Look at a flower. Turn over a leaf. Check beneath the mulch. Watch what happens after sunset.The garden is much busier-and much stranger-than it first appears.A Honey Bee carries pollen in special baskets built into her legs. A Carpenter Bee can vibrate a flower until pollen shakes loose. A Leafcutter Bee carries pollen beneath her belly and cuts pieces of leaves to build nest cells. A Green Frog waits beside a pond and launches its tongue at passing prey. And a tiny Root-Knot Nematode can hide inside a plant root and change the root around its microscopic feeding site.The Secret Jobs of Garden Creatures for Tweens Ages 8-12 turns flowers, leaves, stems, compost, soil, and shady corners into an exciting nature investigation packed with surprising animal behavior, unusual body tools, and colorful science.Instead of giving kids page after page of dry facts, this illustrated guide reveals what each creature actually does, how its body helps it do it, and what role that behavior plays in the garden.Inside, curious readers will discover: 43 fascinating garden creatures, from bees, butterflies, beetles, grasshoppers, rabbits, and groundhogs to frogs, salamanders, wasps, spiders, and microscopic nematodesFun secret job titles such as Pollen Courier, Buzz Pollinator, Flower Traveler, Compost Recycler, Burrow Digger, Air Hunter, and Tiny PredatorEye-catching illustrated spreads with callouts showing each creature in actionClose-up looks at unusual body tools, feeding structures, defenses, wings, legs, mouths, and sensory systemsCommon and scientific names, diets, activity times, Garden Roles, and memorable science factsFour exciting sections exploring Flowers, Pollen & Nectar Routes; Leaves, Stems & Plant Shapers; Roots, Soil & Compost Crews; and Hunters, Hideouts & Night SpecialistsA Garden Job Finder that lets kids search creatures by what they do rather than only by name, plus a Creature Index for quick exploring.And the surprises keep coming.Did you know a Painted Lady's enormous seasonal journeys can continue across multiple generations? That some female aphids can produce live young without mating? That a Harvestman is not a spider and does not have spider venom glands? Or that a Paper Wasp builds its nest from plant fibers it chews into paper-like pulp?This is the kind of book kids can open anywhere and immediately discover something worth sharing: "Wait. THAT happens in a garden?"Perfect for independent readers ages 8-12, animal lovers, bug enthusiasts, young gardeners, science-loving kids, homeschool nature study, reluctant readers who enjoy visual nonfiction, and parents looking for an educational gift that feels more like an adventure than homework.After reading, a flower bed may never look ordinary again.Look closer. The leaves, flowers, soil, and shadows are already busy.Get your copy today and let your young explorer uncover the secret jobs happening throughout the garden. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…