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The Secret Life of Dinosaurs
by John March
Part 9 of the Secret Life of series
The Secret Life of Dinosaurs - A Lively Journey into a Lost WorldThe Secret Life of Dinosaurs invites readers into a world far older, stranger, and more surprising than any museum display. This is not a dry catalogue of bones and Latin names, but a lively, visual journey through the real lives of the creatures that once ruled the Earth - how they lived, moved, hunted, ate, and, in some cases, spectacularly failed to notice what was about to eat them.Written to be enjoyed by old and young alike, the book brings dinosaurs back to life with clear explanations, modern science, and a sense of wonder that never talks down. From the smallest feathered troublemakers to the longest-necked giants ever to walk the planet, each chapter makes deep time feel vivid, understandable, and fun.The book is packed with engaging illustrations and a clear chart showing the different ages of the dinosaurs, so you always know who lived when - and who absolutely did not meet. To make the sheer scale of these animals properly understandable, it also includes size comparisons using everyday objects, because "thirty tonnes" means very little until you realise it's roughly the same as several buses having a bad day.Whether you're dipping in or reading cover to cover, The Secret Life of Dinosaurs turns prehistory into something you can see, understand, and enjoy.Did you know?• Tyrannosaurus rex lived closer in time to humans than to Stegosaurus. Dinosaurs were around for a staggeringly long time - long enough for entire dinosaur line-ups to come and go.• Not all dinosaurs were huge. Some were no bigger than a chicken, and many were probably feathered, quick, and surprisingly bird-like.• The longest dinosaurs were longer than a swimming pool. A full-grown Diplodocus could stretch further than most people can throw a ball, and that's without taking a run-up.The Secret Life of Dinosaurs shows that prehistory is anything but dead - it has simply been waiting 66 million years to be brought vividly back to life.
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The Secret Life of Boo-Boos
The super science behind how your body heals bumps, bruises, scratches, and scrapes!
by Mariona Tolosa Sisteré
Part of the Secret Life of series
Discover the delightfully disgusting science of boo-boos in this colorful biology picture book for kids!
Why do bruises change color? Why do we get scabs? What does blood do? Find out the surprising scientific answers to these questions and many more in The Secret Life of Boo-Boos! This bright and informative picture books includes:
• practical info and gross details about boo-boos and injuries
• scientific fun facts about how your body heals
• basic first aid tips for future boo-boos
• and more!
The perfect book to empower kids with knowledge so they can face boo-boos with courage and curiosity!
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The Secret Life of Viruses
Incredible Science Facts about Germs, Vaccines, and What You Can Do to Stay Healthy
by Mariona Tolosa Sisteré
Part of the Secret Life of series
The next book in The Secret Life of... series, The Secret Life of Viruses offers an engaging introduction to the science behind viruses, how they spread, and how our bodies fight them.
Young readers will learn about what viruses are, how they reproduce and spread, how our bodies fight them, the history of viruses in the world and more. By teaching readers about the science behind this timely topic and offering context for practices like social distancing and mask-wearing, this book will help ease fears kids may have about the subject and empower them to take steps to keep themselves and others healthy!
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The Secret Life of Magpies
The Secret Life of, #1
by John March
Part of the Secret Life of series
The Secret Life of MagpiesFact-packed. Feather-filled. Slightly chaotic.Think magpies are just noisy birds that steal stuff and shout at each other? Think again.In this book, you'll uncover the wild truth about one of the cleverest, boldest, most misunderstood birds around. Meet the magpie: part genius, part troublemaker, all attitude.We'll bust the biggest bird myths (spoiler: they probably don't want your jewellery), take a peek inside their over-the-top nests (so messy), and reveal what's really going on when they start cackling in the trees. They hold bird funerals. They fight dirty. They recognise themselves in the mirror. They even mourn.Follow a magpie through the seasons, get to know magpies from all over the world, and find out how to spot the drama unfolding right in your own garden. Oh, and there's a ridiculous fact section (you're welcome) plus a quiz to figure out what kind of bird you are.Perfect for curious minds, bird lovers, and anyone who's ever wondered what that magpie on the fence is plotting.Once you've read this, you'll never look at a black-and-white bird the same way again.
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