Books with author Nicola Davies

Chipo and his little sister Gentle live on Papa Fudu's dumpsite in Rubbish Town, searching for valuable things amongst the rubbish to try to stay alive. Life isn't easy - luckily, Chipo has spirit, courage and lots of imagination! And now, he has a plan...But when Chipo and Gentle are caught with something precious that Papa Fudu wants for himself, they have to think quick, move fast. Suddenly they're on the run...Along with their friend Dede and their loyal dog, Mouse, Chipo and Gentle set off on a dangerous and exciting journey to find a safe place to call home - meeting a cast of extraordinary characters along the way.

"Playful, but filled with information, this book takes poop out of the sewers and into the scientific community where it belongs." —The Horn BookHippos navigate by it, sloths keep in touch through it, dung beetles eat it . . . and most grown-ups would rather not mention it. But scientists who study animal feces find out all sorts of things, such as the number of insects a bat eats or just how a T. rex devoured a triceratops 70 million years ago. Poop is an excellent prototype for recycling and perhaps the most useful stuff on Earth. Take a peek at Poop and find out what it’s for, where it goes, and how much we can learn from it.Back matter includes an index and a glossary.

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, this is a clear, easy-to-understand introduction to an important environmental topic.Make science accessible with this essential series that will capture children’s imagination while laying the foundation for future learning. With clear, simple language and a compelling design, Discover Science gives young readers the answers to fundamental questions about animal homes, birds, light and sound and materials.

This vibrant new book-and-CD series brings the best of our Read and Wonder nature stories to life.Each paperback title in the series includes a CD that features: - an engaging read-aloud with sound effects - a segment focusing on fascinating facts - a read-along opportunity guided by promptsA look at the biggest creature that has ever lived on earth will inspire an abiding fascination with this mysterious, magnificent marine animal.

"A charming and informative story about a pipistrelle bat. . . . Offers vivid descriptions of the animal's flight, its navigational skills, and the hunt for food." – School Library JournalNight has fallen, and Bat awakens to find her evening meal. Follow her as she swoops into the shadows, shouting and flying, the echoes of her voice creating a sound picture of the world around her. When morning light creeps into the sky, Bat returns to the roost to feed her baby . . . and to rest until nighttime comes again. Bat loves the night!Back matter includes an index.A Common Core Text Exemplar

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 springtime at Silver Street Farm, and all the animals are getting ready to have their babies. The downside is that Flora, who usually runs the farm, has gone to look after her father's farm and the three children are on their own. At first things go smoothly but then one of the pigs breaks into Flora's caravan to make a nice warm nest for her babies, the mother hen leaves a rooster to look after her eggs and even Buster the dog has a surprise in store...

A great resource for teachers!This vibrant new book-and-CD series brings the best of our Read and Wonder nature stories to life.Each paperback title in the series includes a CD that features:- an engaging read-aloud with sound effects- a segment focusing on fascinating facts- a read-along opportunity guided by promptsFollow a pipistrelle bat through a hushed nocturnal world as she swoops to find her evening meal, then returns to her baby in the roost.A Common Core Text Exemplar