Books with author Nicola Davies

Dog wasn't really a dog, she was a human girl. But she was called Dog because that is what Uncle had always called her.Dog has never been outside of nasty Uncle's pet shop. She sleeps in a box on a floor and has no idea what the world outside looks like. Then in a flurry of colour and feathers, Carlos the parrot arrives in the shop and her world as she knows it changes for ever.Managing to escape, Dog, Carlos and her best friend Esme the coati set out, in search of the same thing, somewhere they belong, somewhere they can call home. But the world is a huge, dangerous place, and they face danger and adventure at every turn . . . A spirit-soaring tale of adventure, friendship and belonging that will appeal to all lovers of Michael Morpurgo and Roald Dahl.

Everything You Need to Know about Animals, a spin-off on the all-encompassing reference Everything You Need to Know, and Everything You Need to Know about Science delivers exactly what its title promises. Arranged thematically into 5 core topics that explore the huge variety in the animal kingdom, how they get around, how they eat, animal senses and reproduction. Readers' imaginations will be fired on every page with this perfect one-volume encyclopedia which includes activities, glossary words, Internet links, and fascinating facts that will keep kids inspired. wonderful single-volume animal encyclopedia. Informative and interactive features perfectly enhance and consolidate each reference section.

Make 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.Go on a breath-taking tour of the wide oceans and seas with Discover Science: Oceans and Seas by Nicola Davies.There is a lot to discover in the ocean―after all, two -thirds of Earth is covered by water! What kinds of animals live in shallow tropical reefs; what creatures lurk near the deepest ocean floor? How do humans affect sea life, and what mysteries are scientists still trying to solve? A parent and teacher guide, craft activities, and a glossary and index enhance this useful reference book.

Come explore the world's deserts, from the scorching North American southwest to the cold Gobi. Starting with natural forces such as wind and rain and moving through plant and animal life, as well as all the ways humans live and work with the desert, this is an accessible introduction to this fascinating environment. With included hands-on activities and key vocabulary defined in the glossary, Discover Science: Desert by Nicola Davies is a clear, easy-to-understand introduction to an important environmental topic.

The world of science has never been so accessible to young readers! Science Kids books offer a learning experience that kids, parents, and teachers are sure to love. The lively and engaging text explains the basic principles of favorite science subjects. Illustrations and stunning photography zoom in on interesting details, and fun projects encourage further learning.Enter the fascinating world beneath the ocean. From rock pools and shallows to the deepest oceans, visit the extraordinary creatures and plants that live in watery habitats.

Birds are a wonderful entry point for a first study of animal life. Discover Science: Birds by Nicola Davies introduces young readers to the essential features of their fine-feathered friends, such as how birds fly, feed, communicate, reproduce, and raise their young. Kids will love the simple hands-on projects, and the eye-popping photography that takes them right up close.

Some farms are up in the hills ... or down long, winding lanes ... but Silver Street Farm is different it's right in the middle of a town!It's summer at Silver Street and all the animals are getting very hot and thirsty. The three children who run the farm Meera, Gemma and Karl decide to hold a competition to see who can come up with the best scheme for getting water to the farm. The solution surprises everybody!