Natural History for Children

Discover the wonders of the microscopic world around us. Take the pocket magnifying glass with you when camping, hiking or simply out in the garden for the study of insects, leaves or rocks.

This plush mini bean horse is great for any equestrian enthusiast. Colour may vary.

Set your sails east with this stunningly original new history of the world. Peter Frankopan, number one bestselling author and historian explores the connections made by people, trade, disease, war, religion, adventure, science and technology in this extraordinary book about how the east married the west with a remarkable voyage at its heart - the journey along the Silk Roads. From ancient world laws laid d...

The Animal Inflatable Globe by Caly is a colourful globe featuring 272 beautiful illustrations of the different animals that inhabit the planet. The mapping has been simplified, and while the boundaries are approximately drawn, each country is named. The colouring indicates the different types of climates and vegetation, from monsoon to polar regions and from tropical forest to deserts. Latitude and longitu...

The Pocket Microscope and Telescope by Keycraft, is an exciting instrument to get the kids involved and learn about the world around them. The telescope provides 8 x power magnification, and can easily be transformed into a microscope with 30 x power magnification.

A pocket sized telescope which works amazingly well for its size. A young explorer's handy gadget. Suitable for Age 3+ Please note that this is for one product and the colour may vary.

The Phonescope by Keycraft is a zoom attachment for the camera of your mobile phone. Depending on the zoom on your phone’s camera you can reach up to 30 x magnification. This is an exciting device for taking amazing close-up photos and footages of flowers, insects, plants and more.

"This fascinating spotter's guide to Britain's historical landscape - what to see and how to decipher it - is rammed with intriguing nuggets." Sunday Times

This book will take readers on a flying visit round the world, scouring the seven continents for the biggest, brightest and best birds on the planet. Urban Jungle creator Vicky Woodgate perfectly captures the brilliance of the bird world, each chapter taking us to a new continent and introducing birds from hummingbirds to hawks, and parrots to penguins. With a vintage travelogue feel, vibrant artwork and fa...

Learn about animals and where they live with Hidden World. Filled with bite-sized facts, multiple flaps and sumptuous illustrations, this title is perfect for introducing young children to the worlds of the animal kingdom.

Safari, A Photicular Book, captures animals in motion and enables you see them as if you were in front of them for real. This book written by Carol Kaufmann journalist, editor and freelance writer, including articles for National Geographic Magazine, and created by Dan Kainen, provides a window into the wild life of Kenya and Tanzania. A 12 page introduction offers a touching insight into what is lik...

Lonely Planet Kids' How Animals Build is a beautifully illustrated lift-the-flap hardback that explores the incredible world of animal architects. Children can open flaps and unfold spreads to discover amazing animal homes up high, underground, on land, and under the sea. From spider webs and rabbit warrens, to bird nests and ant colonies, and even coral reefs and beaver lodges, we reveal the secrets to the...

The world's oceans are home to many different species and plants, from tiny organisms like plankton to the world's largest animal, the blue whale. Deep down in the seas' depth, you will even find some monstrous-looking creatures that seem to have come straight out of a fairy tale. Did you know, for example, that male anglerfish feed on the female's blood? And is it true that the giant clam can trap a diver'...

From hunter-gatherers in the Ice Age to technological innovators in modern times, this book provides a short introduction to the world's history. Lively text introduces historical concepts such as civilization, empires, revolutions, religion and democracy, while bitesize narrative accounts describe the people and events that have shaped our world.

Set out on an adventure across Planet Earth, exploring volcanos, valleys, mountains and rivers, and learning about water, weather and earthquakes as you go. This is the ultimate field trip to explore our incredible planet, from its smoking volcanos and coursing rivers to its tallest mountains and deepest valleys. Packed with epic facts and breathtaking illustrations, this journey of discovery is the perfect...

From the rainforest to grassland, the desert to woodlands, wetlands to polar regions, this captivating, fact-filled atlas explores animal habitats around the world and the relationships between animals and their environment. Packed with detailed illustrations and stunning photography, each section looks at a different habitat, the animals that live there, and their behaviour and survival strategies, as well...

Meet the bacteria, viruses, and other germs and microbes that are all around, but too small for us to see. Learn how they keep us and our world running. What do a squid that glows, fungus that grows, and tiny creatures in the soil under your toes all have in common? They're all part of the world of microbiology!

Ever wanted to be an adventurer like Bear Grylls? Learn about many species around the globe that are endangered. Discover what threats are facing these animals, learn ways to help save animal lives and much more in this exciting book bursting with fun facts, quizzes, word searches, and mazes. The perfect introduction to Bear Grylls, adventurer, writer and television presenter, for younger fans, fu...

Jaw-dropping, up-close photography shows the natural world and animals as you've never seen it before.From fruit to flowers, from shells to sharks, from ants to elephants, this extraordinary new encyclopedia will keep animal and nature enthusiasts from ages 9 to 109 utterly absorbed by amazing, close-up images. Did you know that baby foxes are born with blue eyes which later turn golden? Or that reptile sca...

An eye-catching new edition of this Horrible Histories Special - with all the gruesome bits left in! HORRIBLE HISTORIES SPECIAL: ENGLAND lets readers discover all the foul facts about England, including which monk tried to pinch the devil's nose with a pair of tongs, why some people in the Middle Ages ate dove droppings and which English king was accused of being a werewolf.