Books with author Belinda Webster

Discover Science is designed to capture the imagination of the youngest readers with bright dynamic photography, and just the right amount of core information. With key vocabulary defined on each page and hands-on projects to help children engage the senses and build on what they learn, this series is a fantastic first introduction to the natural world. Dive in to the secret world of animal camouflage. Learn how some animals use disguises to catch their prey while others use camouflage to avoid being eaten. Discover the great lengths to which some prey animals will go to avoid being attacked, even changing their true shape, color, or nature in order to protect themselves. Along the way, readers will learn about how animals adapt to their environment, and come to appreciate the amazing diversity of the animal kingdom.

This guide shows readers how to make paper creations that really move! Step-by-step, readers will learn how to fold paper into a windmill, a jet plane, a jumping frog, and a chomping dinosaur. The instructions for each charming project are easy to follow, and will have budding artists creating their own origami projects in no time. Colorful illustrations throughout this book further encourage eager young artists to explore their creative sides. Whether new to origami or experienced in the art of folding, all readers are sure to have a great time.

Throughout time, myths and stories have been full of fantastical beasts, monsters, and legends, some wondrous and some downright scary. Learn about these creatures from around the world in this eye-popping compendium. From fairies and hobgoblins to mermaids, vampires, sea serpents, yetis, and so much more, this book also includes information on the real-life "monsters" behind the myths. Divided into Creatures of the Air, Creatures of the Land, and Creatures of the Water, this collection is packed with dynamic illustrations, photography, and plenty of information to keep readers hooked. Whether it's ancient creatures or modern monsters, this book is a must have for young fantasy lovers.

Animal Disguises is about the secret world of animal camouflage. Learn how some animals use disguises to catch their prey while others use camouflage to avoid being eaten. Read about dangerous predators, such as the Bengal tiger, that use camouflage to creep up on their unsuspecting supper. Discover the great lengths to which some prey animals will go to avoid being attacked, even changing their true shape, color, or nature in order to protect themselves. Look at the American fainting goat, which feigns death, or the harmless milk snake, which looks like the poisonous coral snake.

Evocative text and fantastic illustrations draw young readers in to the mysteries of the night. Realistic artwork captures the beauty of nighttime creatures, including coyotes, raccoons, owls, monkeys, and wolves, and helps the reader understand more about the life, habitats, and behavior of animals that are active at night. Follow the hunters and the hunted as they go about their secret lives, and find out how they have adapted to live in a nocturnal world.

This "scary-gami" book will have you shaking like a leaf ... of paper! It's great fun making monsters such as the ghastly ghost, sneaky vampire, wicked witch, and weird alien. There are some monstrous animals as well, such as a spooky snake, ravenous shark, and ground-shaking T. rex. The 24 sheets of origami paper included in the book allow you to get started straight away. Children aged 6 and up will have no problem following the clear step-by-step photographs and easy instructions. Children love creating monsters, and there is no shortage of them in this book!,Each project is graded as easy, medium or hard, so children can choose the right one for them. Each step is explained clearly, and the super-clear photographs are shown with fold lines, making it easy for everyone to follow. Includes 24 sheets of origami paper.

The world of science has never been so accessible to young readers! ScienceKids books offer a learning experience that kids, parents, and teachers aresure to love. The lively and engaging text explains the basic principles offavorite science subjects. Illustrations and stunning photography zoom inon interesting details, and fun projects encourage further learning.Investigate the exciting world of animal camouflage. Discover howcreatures blend in with their environment, mimicking leaves, stones,and flowers, playing tricks on their predators, and even changing shape.

Discover Science: Animal Disguises by Belinda WeberMake science accessible with this essential series that will capture children's imagination while laying the foundation for future learning. With age-appropriate language and an eye-catching design, Discover Science gives young readers the answers to fundamental questions about the human body, animals, planet Earth and the Solar System.

Life cycles are a source of great fascination for young readers, and I Wonder Why Caterpillars Eat So Much answers all sorts of questions, from familiar topics like the amazing life cycle of a butterfly and the story of frogs and tadpoles to more unusual life stories such as those of the lobster, the mosquito, and the angelfish. Illustrated with stunning, high-quality artwork, this book holds a wealth of information for inquisitive young biologists, and fun facts and lively cartoons enhance each topic.

Featuring more than thirty digital maps and packed with fun and fascinating information to foster children's interest in the world around them, The Kingfisher Children's Atlas is perfect for all children ages seven to ten. The atlas is organized by continent. Regions and countries are then mapped in greater detail. Each section includes an exciting overview, maps, photographs, and artwork that help children build an understanding of each area. Lively, accessible text provides physical, historical, and cultural information that children will find fascinating.

This national best-selling and innovative series starts with the basic building blocks of all scientific inquiry-interesting questions, which are answered in an accessible, child-friendly style. The conversational format is perfect for engaging curious readers, and delivering solid information in a way that encourages imaginative discussions and a creative learning environment. Jam-packed with exciting and innovative activities, I Wonder Why Animals Are Amazing Sticker Activity Book is not your run-of-the-mill activity book! Amazing animal facts and awesome activities are brought together on each page to create a one-of-a-kind animal adventure. Each activity starts off by asking the reader a question, then uses fun games, quizzes, and puzzles to help the reader discover the answer. The 40 stickers included in the book only add to the amusement.