Dom Conlon is a poet whose work has garnered significant praise. Primarily a writer for children, his poetry resonates across all ages as he delves into the natural world, seeking the moments of connection shared by all living things. He brings a quiet lyricism and gentle humor to every subject, whether exploring celestial bodies or the lives of wild hares.
The story follows Water, who delights in surfing ocean waves until the sun's heat causes her to evaporate. As she transforms into a cloud, she embarks on a journey around the globe, showcasing the water cycle in a whimsical adventure. Ultimately, she returns to Earth as rain, illustrating the continuous movement and transformation of water in nature.
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Designed to enhance reading skills from phonics to fluency, this collection features engaging fiction and non-fiction books by renowned authors and illustrators. Each title is leveled for guided and independent reading, providing tailored support for children. Additional resources, including teaching aids and eBooks, are available to further assist in the reading journey, making it an invaluable tool for primary education.
From the single beat of stained-glass wings, Butterfly emerges from his cocoon to explore a many-patterned world of climates, snakes, birds and frogs.
An exciting first collaboration between two acclaimed poets, exploring the nature of 'wildness'
So, you want to make contact with aliens? How hard can it be?Meet Matilda as she launches her mission to discover how likely it is that life exists on other planets. With the help of her friends and family she learns all she can. What was the Big Bang? How does the universe expand? How are stars and planets are formed? Along the way she will discover the electromagnetic spectrum, the speed of light, and so much more in an easy-to-understand look at physics, history, language, and of course the all important snacks.
Meet Oak, growing taller each year as he becomes a home for a hundred different species of insect and plants and, inch-by-inch, finds his place in a rich forest of trees.
Going to the Moon is SO last century, so how difficult can it be―even for a ten-year-old―to follow in the footsteps of Neil Armstrong and the Apollo astronauts? Meet Matilda, the girl who’ll give it her best shot to learn everything she needs to learn in order to get there herself. From how to pee in zero-g to why pizzas won’t take you up and up away, this is science for the curious! Told as a journey of discovery, it's full of easy-to-understand facts about air pressure, escape velocities, coding, and falling around the Earth, in a way which will inspire the next generation of moon walkers.
Travel with Light as she zips between the many types of stars a trillion miles and more apart, from the gust of a solar wind through the unblinking emptiness of space to see planets rise and fall.
Chase Wind through the oceans, fields and mountains as, from zephyr to gale, she carries seeds and stirs seas, enriching the world and breathing life.
Swim around the world with Shark as he explores ocean forests and coastal reefs, meeting Hammerheads and Great Whites, stingrays and dolphins in a search for the place he calls home.