James Maclaine Books

Find out how many seeds a pomegranate has, how fast a woodpecker pecks, how many plays Shakespeare wrote, which is the warmest sea in the world, and much more.

This is a lively introduction to the fascinating world of elephants, complete with amazing photographs, step-by-step illustrations, and weird and wonderful facts.

Join a young girl as she goes hunting, makes her own stone tools and creates amazing cave art. Learn all about the dangers of life in the Stone Age, what makes a good shelter and what edible plants can be gathered in the wild. Eye- catching illustrations bring this comic strip to life, as you visit the Stone Age for a day.

You'll never guess how monkeys clean their teeth, which baby animal is bigger than its parents or just how high bumblebees can fly! All is revealed in this delightful information book, filled with quirky and surprising things to know about all kinds of animals.

Snakes are fascinating creatures and, although many are scared of them, many are also enthralled. Find out all you need to know about these remarkable reptiles in this brilliant book, fully illustrated with amazing photographs and artwork. Easy-to-read text is accompanied by full-colour photographs and step-by-step visual explanations.

A boredom-busting collection of things to make, play and do outdoors. Step outdoors with this book and wave goodbye to boredom! Open a bug hotel, read the night sky and go bird spotting, then learn to draw animals, write a nature poem, and do an outdoor quiz. With specially selected links to websites for even more fun outdoor activities. Wherever you are, wherever you go, there'll never be a dull moment again!

A fascinating insight into the many, many amazing jobs that scientists do Explore careers in science as you meet a multitude of scientists doing a huge variety of jobs in everything from astronomy to zoology. See what they do at work and marvel at their ground-breaking discoveries, then find out how YOU could become a scientist yourself.

A collection of amazing facts exploring the wonderful world of dinosaurs. You'll never guess where Tyrannosaurus rexes lived, what a Spinosaurus could do with its nose, why the head of a Parasaurolophus was like a trombone or how very heavy dinosaurs sat on their eggs without crushing them! All is revealed in this delightful information book, filled with quirky and surprising things to know about all kinds of dinosaurs.

This treasure trove of boredom-busting ideas will keep you entertained - wherever, whenever. Whether it's a rainy afternoon or a long summer's day, whether you're at home or on a journey, whether you're on your own or with friends, you'll never get bored with this book. Discover how to stage a shadow puppet show, make musical instruments and write your own stories, and lots more projects besides to expand your creativity. Stimulate your brain with riddles, word games and memory puzzles, then learn Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and some Latin words too. Be surprised! Open the book to find board games, a guide to elephant body language, a recipe for 'snow' and instructions for making a loud bang with just a piece of paper.

Engaging young readers, this informative book explores various types of sloths, their unique adaptations, and fascinating behaviors, such as why their fur turns green and their swimming abilities. It features vibrant photographs and step-by-step illustrations that enhance understanding, complemented by simple text. Additionally, readers can access links to websites offering video clips and interactive activities, making learning about sloths both fun and educational.

Channel children's excitement with a festive activity for every day in December. Packed with simple craft and cooking activities with a Christmassy theme, using things you'll easily find to hand about the house. Make everything from garlands and gift tags to reindeer snacks and wrapping paper. Bright, festive illustrations and straightforward step-by-step instructions make this the perfect companion for the Christmas holidays.

Words and their synonyms are organised by type (colours, characteristics, etc) or by topic (under the sea, pirates, etc). A handy word-finder at the back allows children to look up a particular word and find the page which features its synonyms. Also includes ideas for creative writing: story starters, character names, writing tips and word games. - Junior Illustrated Thesaurus By James Maclaine (Paperback)

What's a group of meerkats called? Where do they live? What do they eat? Discover the answers to these questions and many more in this entertaining introduction to meerkats, with simple text, stunning photographs and detailed illustrations on every page. Also includes links to carefully selected websites with video clips and more information.

Tai is mad about animals and dreams of becoming a zookeeper when he grows up. Today is his chance to access all areas and explore what goes on behind the scenes at a zoo for the day. In this story you'll discover what it's like to handle a giant snake, how the zoo prepares for the arrival of a new animal and what happens when an animal goes missing. See some cutting-edge science in action, and find out how zoos work to protect endangered species, and what they do with all that poo. Written in collaboration with experts at Chester Zoo.

The wonders and the challenges of life in the jungle, in lively comic strip. Join a brother and sister in Borneo as they help their mother and other scientists with their work in the jungle, and encounter orangutans, a very stinky flower and a cloud leopard. Find out what makes the jungle and the wildlife that lives there so special, and learn about the work being done to protect it.

A bright, entertaining exploration of what scientists study in the deepest oceans, told in comic book style. Join two scientists as they climb inside a hi-tech submersible and descend into the darkest depths of the Pacific Ocean. Meet strange-looking creatures thousands of miles below the surface and explore alien landscapes. Discover how experiments are performed at the bottom of the ocean, what happens after a whale dies, and what makes extremophiles so extreme.- Told in lively comic book style- Written with expert advice from marine biologist Dr. Diva Amon- Perfect for school projects- Discover more books in the 24 hours in... series

A simple introduction to the lives of pigs - where they live, what they eat, how they behave, and which breeds live in the wild and where. Children can dip into this informative book and learn lots of facts for school research or general interest. Illustrations: Full colour throughout

A write-in activity book for young children, full of mazes, dot-to-dot, drawing, colouring, stickering, spot-the-difference, counting, spotting and matching activities - all themed around christmas.

This brilliant reference book reveals the worlds many varieties of lizards, from tiny geckos that could fit on your fingertips to fearsome Komodo dragons. Discover which lizards swim in the sea, why some lizards change the colour of their skin and how one type of lizard uses its extraordinary blue tongue to stay safe.

This friendly, humorous book explores good and bad manners and consideration for others. Join Algernon the raccoon at Miss Mollys School of Manners and take lessons in the Careful Listening Laboratory and the Art of Sharing Studio, learn table manners in the Dining Hall of Decorum, visit Sorry Sickbay, and shine at Good Sports Day.

Usborne Beginners provide easy-to-read text accompanied by full-colour photographs and step-by-step visual explanations. The lives, diet and habits of these endearing creatures are beautifully illustrated and described with clear text, all approved by an expert consultant. Includes the latest fascinating conservation efforts in captive breeding and releasing pandas back into the wild. Includes internet links to exciting websites on pandas.

You'll never guess how your body fights germs or how dinosaurs fought each other, what kind of animal is named after Sir David Attenborough and what sunsets look like on Mars. All is revealed in this delightful collection of four books. A brilliant addition to any family bookshop, the Big Book of Things to Know contains amazing facts from Lots of things to know about Your Body, Space, Animals and Dinosaurs in a single volume bursting with vibrant illustrations and packed with quirky and surprising things to know.Clear, approachable text will spark young readers' curiosity and is perfect for fact- hungry children to share with family or impress their friends with.

Presents activities that inspire whatever your mood with drawings to complete, shapes to transform, doodles to continue and scenes to colour. This title includes coverage that ranges from stickmen to strongmen, monsters to robots, and squiggles to geometric patterns.

How can you bend water with a ruler? What makes grass green? How do machines work? What happens if you add raisins to a fizzy drink? Why don't seals freeze in icy water? Can anything stop paper clips from sinking? This book will show you how to discover the answers to these questions and more - making you think like a scientist in a few simple steps.

Features simple, step-by-step instructions that show how to make a range of delicious sweet treats from peppermint creams to marzipan mice. Suitable for young cooks, this title features recipes that have been thoroughly tested to ensure perfect results every time, and none of them require the use of any dangerous techniques such as boiling sugar.

A lively introduction to the fascinating world of donkeys, complete with amazing photographs of the different species living in very different habitats. This book contains the perfect balance of descriptive facts with fascinating illustrations and photography, while remaining approachable for young children.

Featuring over 135 flaps, this interactive book reveals intriguing facts about various topics, from the meaning of karaoke in Japanese to the lineage of Genghis Khan. Organized into engaging sections like Living Things, Science Lab, and Treasure Trove, it covers subjects such as the periodic table, Earth's formation, and the Great Pyramid of Giza. Perfect for curious children, it enhances general knowledge while providing hours of entertainment through its captivating facts and discoveries.

Featuring 100 unique paper jet plane designs, this book provides tear-out sheets and clear, step-by-step folding instructions for each model. Alongside the folding guidelines, readers will find helpful flying tips to enhance their paper airplane experience. Perfect for enthusiasts of all ages, it combines creativity with hands-on fun.

Exploring the fascinating world of octopuses, this book provides answers to questions about their anatomy, camouflage techniques, and the appearance of their young. It features engaging photographs and step-by-step illustrations to enhance understanding, paired with simple text that makes the information accessible. Additionally, readers can find links to websites offering video clips and activities, creating an interactive learning experience about these remarkable sea creatures.

Discover how to doodle a sloth, turn pencil shavings into pictures and draw in ways you never imagined. Then try printing, spattering paints and painting with dots. There are ideas for portraits, patterns, optical illusions and more, so you'll soon have enough artworks for your own exhibition - and this book will show you how to stage one too.

How many types of otters are there? What tricks can otters use to catch fish? Where do sea otters sleep? In this book, you'll find the answers and lots more amazing facts about otters. With simple text and beautiful illustrations, plus Usborne Quicklinks to websites with carefully selected video clips and activities.

Put your tactics to the test with a variety of classic 'pencil and paper' games and new ones, too.

Keep children occupied and entertained in the car with this write-in activity book's impressive variety of puzzles and games.

Boredom-busting collection of things to make,do and play with paper,cardboard and more. Find out how to build with old newspapers and turn them into trees that grow before your eyes. Then, transform junk mail into jewels and coil strips of paper into creepy crawlies. You can fold origami frogs for a race, test paper planes and parachutes and design your own board game. There are amazing tricks you can do with just a pair of scissors and a piece of paper and tips for making your own cabinet of curiosities. This treasure trove of a book has so many rewarding ideas for cutting, folding and sticking that you'll never be bored again. Suitable for all abilities with simple-to-follow instructions and illustrated steps. All the projects have been carefully devised only to require things that you'll already have at home,so no shopping for specialist materials necessary!

The essential companion to every train journey. This write-in book is easy to dip in and out of on short trips, again and again, or distract and entertain you on long journeys for hours and hours. It's bursting with mind-bending puzzles, fun activities and exciting games you can play on your own or in a group.

Puzzles, games and write-in activities for the holidays. From sunny fishing villages to camping in the great outdoors, glamorous hotels to snowy ski slopes, whale watching trips to trekking in the desert, this book will take you on the best holiday you can imagine. Use the clues to find your suitcase on the baggage carousel, put the puffins into matching pairs, spot the odd prize out at the fairground and decorate the surfboards with patterns. And if you join all 297 tiny fishes, you'll reveal the creature that's hiding in the aquarium.

Ingenious things to make and do with old cardboard boxes and packaging. Discover brilliant new uses for all sorts of cardboard boxes with this inspiring collection of things to make and do. Build your own mini village, turn tissue boxes into monsters and roll up chunky beads from bold and bright packaging. Put bridges and ramps to the test, investigate how you can make an empty box strong enough for you to sit on and see what happens when you roll a marble in the lid of a shoebox with some paint. And if you follow the simple step-by-step instructions, any big cereal box can become an amazing 3D model of the Solar System.

Fun essential maths skills practice for 5-8 year olds Crammed with clever tips, tricks and techniques, this book makes mental arithmetic a breeze. With lots of practice puzzles and questions - just lift the flaps to reveal the answers. At the end, you can put your newly-learned skills to the test with a maths maze game. A fun way for 5-8 year olds to learn and practise essential maths skills. Supports primary maths teaching and Singapore maths.

Fill an icy landscape with penguins. See how long a line you can doodle without stopping. Complete a crowd of monsters marching across the page or transform shapes into a gallery of faces. This eclectic activity book has lots of exciting ideas for you to explore with your pencils, crayons or felt-tip pens. There's even a herd of giraffes who need you to colour in their patches!

Uncover this surprising and inspiring collection of things to make, play and do with all sorts of paper and glue. Race paper dogs down a slope, fold giant butterflies from old wrapping paper and discover ways to hide and reveal messages in pieces of paper. Find out how to decorate paper with marbled patterns, turn two paper cups into a rotating time machine and discover the secret recipe for planets made from glue. And if you follow the templates and simple step-by-step instructions, you can cut, fold and stick together a shark that bends and thrashes its tail.

An engaging write-in activity book packed full of things to make and do. It includes activities such as: codes to crack, things to spot, pictures and stories to complete, easy-to-follow instructions for making balloon rockets, green slime and a bubbling potion, faking cuts, dusting for fingerprints and more. It comes with over 200 stickers.

The association of wolves with superstition and folklore has led to an uneasy and fearful relationship between man and wolf. Here readers can find out the real facts about wolves and how they live.

Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to tigers, covering physical characteristics, behaviors, diet, life cycle, and conservation.

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Wer weiß, wo der T-Rex gewohnt hat? War ein Stegosaurus-Gehirn wirklich nur so groß wie ein Würstchen? Wie schützten sich Pflanzenfresser vor den scharfzahnigen Fleischfressern? Und welcher Dino-Name bedeutet „Hühnernachahmer"? Dieses Buch steckt voller wissenswerter und verrückter Fakten über Dinos, die dich garantiert zum Staunen bringen. • Piktografisch dargestellte, kindgerecht ausgewählte Wissenseinheiten mit spannenden Infos • Wie konnten die schweren Dinosaurier ihre Eier ausbrüten, ohne sie zu zerdrücken? Warum sah der Kopf eines Parasaurolophus aus wie eine Posaune? • Mit Glossar und Index

So spannend ist die Welt der Tiere! Wie kann man einen Leoparden von einem Jaguar unterscheiden? Warum stehen die Einsiedlerkrebse Schlange? Gibt es wirklich Echsen, die übers Wasser laufen können? Welche Tiere benutzen Werkzeuge? Von Axolotl bis Zebra – dieses Buch steckt voller verrückter Tierfakten, die dich garantiert zum Staunen bringen. • Kindgerecht ausgewählte Wissenseinheiten • Spannende und überraschende Infos zu Tieren aus aller Welt • Illustrationen unterstützen beim Verständnis

Dołącz do Taia i spędź cały dzień wśród zwierząt! Odkryjesz, jak wygląda praca w zoo. Dowiesz się, w jaki sposób ogrody zoologiczne chronią dzika przyrodę z różnych zakątków świata oraz staniesz oko w oko z gigantycznym wężem. Poznasz także odpowiedź na jedno z najbardziej nurtujących pytań – co się dzieje z górami odchodów produkowanymi przez mieszkańców zoo?

Kinderstarkes Allgemeinwissen von kurios bis kaum zu glauben Wo wurden die ersten Feuerwerke gezündet? Wie viele Satelliten wurden bisher ins All geschossen? Und was bedeutet das Wort Kimono? In diesem Buch erwarten dich über 300 unterhaltsame Fakten und spannende Informationen. Ob Geschichte, Weltraum, Sport, Musik oder Tiere – hier findest du Wissenswertes zu vielen verschiedenen Themen. • Gegliedert nach Themenbereichen, z. B. Tiere, Vergangenheit, Naturwunder • Informative Illustrationen erleichtern das Verständnis

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