Books published by publisher Walrus Books

The A to Z of everyone's best friend. Young readers are about to step into a magical world inhabited by everyone's most loyal companion. Exquisitely dressed dogs will bark, leap and chase their way through this lavishly illustrated alphabet. From Aristocratic Afghan Hounds to Dachshunds Dunking Donuts and Yorkies that Yodel, this is a delightful adventure for dog lovers of all ages. Dazzling artwork illustrates each breed along the route from A to Z. But the magic goes beyond the obvious, and keen observers will discover hidden treasures within each illustration: Things that begin with the particular letter A hidden letter A hidden cat A dog bone with a letter written on it. When put together, the letters will spell the phrase: "Dogs are everyone's best friend." Dogabet is an enchanting journey through an alphabet of fun and surprise.

Six studies of six faiths. The World Religions series explores the major religions of our world today. Focusing on the six main religions: Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism, each title looks first at one person's experience, and then examines the facts, arguments and opinions from around the globe. Special debate panels, supported by a wealth of resource material, invite the reader to discuss the issues that are currently shaping our world. Young readers will learn about their own faiths and will receive answers to important questions such as: What is Jewish Law? What is enlightenment? Do Sikhs believe in an afterlife? Should we question the truth of religious books such as the Bible? What does the Hindu way of life aim for? These questions and many more are explored in detail, providing readers with a glossary and resource guide for further reading. Written by educators, these books are well researched, carefully written, and are credible resources for young students. Parents will appreciate the open and sensitive treatment of each religion. The World Religions series is an important contribution to helping increase cultural awareness and promote tolerance.

Join Sophie and Liv in the explosive kick-off to the new Wild Horse Creek series. When 13-year-old twins Sophie and Liv spend their spring break vacation with their grandparents in Arizona, they discover that the ranch in the Sonoran Desert is full of surprises. Both girls love horses, and they're thrilled to meet their grandparents' herd of Spanish Barbs who roam freely on the 3,000-acre ranch. Soon, however, the girls encounter more adventure than they bargained for. When their grandfather's stallion is badly injured and the rest of his herd disappears, the twins try to find the missing horses and get to the bottom of the mystery. Along the way, the girls encounter rattlesnakes, good-looking cowhands and an interesting cast of characters who work at the ritzy local spa. Throughout their adventure, the twins come to terms with the fact that they are separate individuals with different paths to follow. About the Wild Horse Creek series: When horses are at the heart of a series, it's pretty much guaranteed that every book will also feature fun, adventure and friendship. This series follows twins Sophie and Liv adventures on their grandfather's ranch.

A coyote's keen senses help it survive. With eyes that can spot the smallest movement, ears that can hear the faintest rustle, and legs designed for racing, it's no wonder some coyotes live to be more than 10 years old. These adaptable canines communicate by howling, and those who live in cities even respond to the sirens of fire trucks. This book explores the lives of clever coyotes at work and at play. Did you know coyotes are often spotted at golf courses, cemeteries and parks? Sometimes even in your own backyard! Or that they aren't fussy eaters and will eat practically anything including grass, nuts, insects, skunks, fish, and birds? Did you know coyotes can reach speeds of 65 kilometres an hour? Explore these cunning yet playful creatures in Diane Swanson's latest addition to the Welcome to the World series. Learn about coyote habits, food, and what they do for fun. With colorful photographs and inviting text, children are sure to enjoy discovering the world of coyotes. Includes a table of contents, index, sidebars, and full of extraordinary photography throughout.

When the tarts belonging to the Queen of Hearts go missing, everyone is a suspect. Was it that scoundrel, the Knave of Hearts? The sour-faced Mary Quite Contrary? Or the suspiciously hungry Humpty Dumpty? The Queen wants to start chopping off heads, but somebody suggests calling in Mother Goose, Chief Detective of Nursery Rhyme Crime. Mother Goose begins her investigation by opening her secret files on all of the suspicious characters in the world of nursery rhyme. These never-been-published top-secret facts reveal the dirt on the personalities you thought you knew. Find out who has a hidden criminal past, which nursery rhyme character has deadly food allergies, and who has a reputation for never paying her bills! Richly detailed illustrations will shed even more light on the true lives of these nursery rhyme celebrities. Part true-crime, part exposé, The Top Secret Files of Mother Goose! will open your eyes to what's really happening in the Kingdom of Hearts.

Did you know the tongue of a blue whale can weigh as much as an elephant? Celebrated children's author Diane Swanson takes young readers into the exciting underwater world of whales with fun facts and colorful photographs. Tales of killer whales traveling as fast as race horses and belugas singing like canaries will captivate children. They will discover where whales swim, what they eat, and why they leap and splash. Includes a table of contents, index, sidebars, and full of extraordinary photography throughout.

Six studies of six faiths. The World Religions series explores the major religions of our world today. Focusing on the six main religions: Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism, each title looks first at one person's experience, and then examines the facts, arguments and opinions from around the globe. Special debate panels, supported by a wealth of resource material, invite the reader to discuss the issues that are currently shaping our world. Young readers will learn about their own faiths and will receive answers to important questions such as: What is Jewish Law? What is enlightenment? Do Sikhs believe in an afterlife? Should we question the truth of religious books such as the Bible? What does the Hindu way of life aim for? These questions and many more are explored in detail, providing readers with a glossary and resource guide for further reading. Written by educators, these books are well researched, carefully written, and are credible resources for young students. Parents will appreciate the open and sensitive treatment of each religion. The World Religions series is an important contribution to helping increase cultural awareness and promote tolerance

Since the Take It to the Xtreme series was launched, 15-year-old best friends Jake and Peter have survived whitewater rapids, an avalanche, a forest fire, movie stunt work, killer surf waves, perilous rock-climbing, and much, much more. In this latest installment of the series, Jake and Peter are junior instructors at a noisy wakeboard school that is attempting to share a remote lake with a community of save-the-Earth society dropouts (otherwise known as hippies) . Jake and Peter love performing their own tricks behind a powerboat driven by the school's founder, a macho young wakeboard fanatic known as "the party animal." Then, Peter decides to encourage the wild streak in a rebellious hippie girl across the lake. She runs away to hide in a nearby abandoned sawmill, only to discover it's not as abandoned as it looks. Community tensions soon erupt -- and the boys get more than they bargained for.

Australia is the smallest continent in the world, but one of the largest islands. Most people live along the coast, as close as possible to the sea. Many who live inland are so far from the nearest town that they do their schoolwork at home. This ancient land is home to many unusual animals - kangaroos and koalas (marsupials that carry their young in pouches), platypuses (mammals that lay eggs and have the bill and webbed feet of a duck) and funnel webs (spiders that can kill humans with their deadly venom). In summer time surfboard riders take to the waves, a bushfire alert may mean that people can't light outdoor fires, and thousands of fans flock to cricket matches. Find out where the six states are on the colorful maps and look out for the stickers in the middle of the book.

Elephants are very social creatures who live in herds. They have been observed to cry, laugh, and even "hug" each other. The elephant trunk contains 100,000 muscle units and is used to grasp and strip leaves from trees, drink water, spray themselves to cool down, smell their environment, and as a snorkel when crossing deep waters. Elephants are intelligent and sensitive animals who deserve a closer look. Includes a table of contents, index, sidebars, and full of extraordinary photography throughout.

Hold on to your hats with this alphabet misadventure! Enter the colorful world of Dianna Bonder, where coughing camels, lazy llamas, and rowdy rooster all muddle their way through the letters of the alphabet. From Auntie Augusta's apple allspice pie to the zebra with a zipper, you can join the delightful animal and human characters, including a toad with a tepid cup of tea, complete with a pinch of flea. Find out what happens when an inquisitive goat finds his way into Granny's jumping bean garden. And all the while, keep your eyes peeled for the hidden letter cleverly disguised in each illustration. Children and adults alike will be captivated by the tongue-twisting rhymes and amusing alliterations that accompany the images. And with each illustration bursting with detail in this renaissance-inspired title, this book is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the ears.