Friday, 8 May 2015

Big machines fly

 Other Title: Fly
Big machines
Contents includes: Cargo jets -- Hot air balloons -- Airships -- Chinooks -- Super jumbo -- Space station -- Rockets -- Space shuttle -- Sizing things up -- Quiz
Summary: This book takes a close look at machines that can fly including super jumbo jets, rockets and space shuttles. Find out which flying machine is the mightiest of them all! (From back cover)

Coral reefs

Discover the world of coral reefs! These busy ecosystems have many plants and animals working together to create their colorful ocean homes.

Princess Stay Awake

The Princess will not go to sleep and the King and Queen are at their wits' end—there's only one person who can help

Layla was a princess
who’d never go to bed.
She didn’t like to sleep at all,
so stayed awake instead.


But even little princesses can be outsmarted—you just need to know the right person for the job.

Squinty the seagull

New Zealand author; New Zealand illustrator
Includes sheet music showing ukulele chords inside covers
Summary:"Squinty the cheeky one-eyed seagull loves trying out new tricks. One day he watches some surfers having fun on the waves. Find out what happens when he decides to join in!"--Back cover. Includes sheet music inside covers.

Milly, Molly and the sunhat

Milly and Molly's search for the owner of the sunhat takes them on an interesting jaunt from one end of a beach to the other. (Honesty)

From oil to gas

How does oil turn into fuel for cars and trucks? Follow each step in the production cycle from clearing land to filling a tank with gas in this fascinating book!

Caring for our bodies

Caring for our Bodies is a fun and easy way for kids to find out about the importance of good hygiene. Each chapter explores how things like proper tooth care and grooming can help children stay happy and healthy.

Thursday, 7 May 2015

Amphibian babies

Animal babies
Summary: This book looks at amphibian babies, and examines how amphibian babies are born, how they are cared for, how they develop, and differences and similarities between baby amphibians and their parents. The book also includes a picture glossary of key and difficult terms, and a page showing the life cycle of an amphibian.  (Publisher's website)

Bird babies

Animal babies
Summary: This book looks at bird babies, and examines how bird babies are born, how they are cared for, how they develop, and differences and similarities between baby birds and their parents. The book also includes a picture glossary of key and difficult terms, and a page showing the life cycle of a bird. (From publisher)

Fish babies

Animal babies
Summary: This book looks at fish babies, and examines how fish babies are born, how they are cared for, how they develop, and differences and similarities between baby fish and their parents. The book also includes a picture glossary of key and difficult terms, and a page showing the life cycle of a fish. (From publisher)