Younger Readers

Can you help to save the world? Yes, you can! You can save energy, protect wildlife, join in and help clean up the water and the air. Conservationist David Bellamy and the Friendly Whale show you how, with clear explanations and exciting green projects. Colour illustrations. 32pp. 2003 reissue

by Steve Parker

Packed with fascinating facts, dinosaur discoveries and fun puzzles and games, this colourful book explains what life was like on Earth millions of years ago, when the planet was a very different place. Find out what the world looked like and how it changed, which incredible creatures, plants and animals lived there, who survived to live another day, and how scientists know all this. For age 7+. Colour illustrations, 48pp. 2011

by Sarah Whittley

Provides a clear and concise guide to 60 species of British and European birds aimed at 8-12 year olds. Introduction explains definitions, different bird families, key facts and information about birds and subjects such as migration. Each entry gives essential information on when and where to look for the species, how to identify it, where it nests and what it feeds on. Colour illustrations, 64pp. 2008

by David Chandler

Provides a clear and concise guide to 65 species of British and European bugs aimed at 8-12 year olds. Introduction explaining what bugs are, their different families, key facts and all you need to know to become a top bug hunter. Each entry gives essential information on when and where to look for the species, how to identify them and amazing and little known facts about them. Colour illustrations, 64pp. 2008

by Matthew Oates

Provides a clear and concise guide to 56 species of British and European butterflies aimed at 8-12 year olds. Introduction explaining definitions, butterfly life cycles and key facts. Each entry gives essential information on when and where to look for the species, how to identify them and amazing and little known facts about them. Colour illustrations, 64pp. 2008

by David Chandler

Provides a clear and concise guide to over 80 species of mammals, birds, insects and reptiles regularly found in British and European gardens, aimed at 8-12 year olds. Introduction explaining how important gardens are for wildlife, how to make your garden a better place for wild creatures, and what to look for in each season of the year. Each entry gives essential information on when and where to look for the species, how to identify them, and amazing and little known facts about them. Colour illustrations, 64pp. 2008

by Wendy Cooling / Piet Grobler

Poems to make children look, think, and ask questions. Why are trees so important? How are motorways damaging our countryside? What can we do about rubbish? What can we do to protect our Earth for the future? Aimed at 7 to 10 year olds. Colour illustrations, 48pp. 2012

Crocodilians date back to the time of the dinosaurs making them the oldest group of living reptiles. This title from the 'Wildworld' series tells us how alligators survive in temperatures below freezing, what they eat and how they hunt. 64pp. 2000 edition

by Michael Chinery

Examines how different animals adapt to their environment. Maps show worldwide distribution and migration routes. Aimed for 8 - 12 years old. Colour photographs, 64pp. 2004

by Leon Hills

Children can learn about the creatues that the frog feeds on and find the woodlouse, worm, ladybird and ant on each page. Colour illustrations, 24pp. 2012

by Leon Hills

This book allows children to discover the names of different creepy crawlies as they join the frog in his minibeast feeding frenzy! Learning couldn't be more fun. Colour illustrations, 48pp. 2012

by Sally Ransford

illustrated by Bert Kitchen

A series of four titles which chronicles the lives of familiar creatures with a lyrical and informative text. Realistic artwork brings them to life. 32pp, Suitable 4+ years. 2000