Throp, Claire

Introduces children to plant's leaves.

Provides an introduction to flowers, explaining what they need to grow, the different parts, and how they work.

This title teaches readers about the first brave, but sometimes ill-informed, explorers who ventured onto the banks of the Nile. Read all about the region, the river, and some of the most bizarre tales of its exploration.

A potrait of the men and women who risked their lives to help others during World War II and the Nazi regime.

Presents the biography of Marie Curie, who discovered radium and realized its potential for treating cancer. She succeeded in her work in a time when science and research were not seen as suitable occupations for women.

"This series will tell the amazing story of inspiring people who have made a difference and changed the world, despite the odds stacked against them. The books will detail the characters' humble origins, the obstacles standing in their way that had to be overcome, and discuss the successes and achievements for which they are lauded today. This book tells the story of Malala Yousafzai, who has campaigned for education for all children across the world despite being shot by the Taliban for her belief that everyone, including girls, has the right to education"--Provided by the publisher.

Looks at the sport of curling, the proper gear and skills needed to participate, the history of the sport, and current stars.

"Here's an animal lover's one-stop source for in-depth information on lions! What do they eat? How do they behave? Are they at risk? This book also includes loads of fun and fascinating facts about lions, as well as maps, charts, and wonderful photographs of these clever creatures."-- Provided by publisher.

"Here's an animal lover's one-stop source for in-depth information on leopards! What do they eat? How do they behave? Are they at risk? This book also includes loads of fun and fascinating facts about leopards, as well as maps, charts, and wonderful photographs of these clever creatures."--.

In this book, climb aboard the time machine as we prepare to travel back in time to the era of the dinosaurs. Our 'tour' includes visits to the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous Periods, and takes in dinosaurs such as Tyrannosaurus rex, Allosaurus, and Plateosaurus along the way.