Sunshine

Through stunning photographs and simple text, books in this series introduce children to different types of weather. In Sunshine, children learn what sunshine is, how the sun moves, when the sun is strongest, how to stay safe in the sun, and why sunshine is an important part of our weather.

Rain

Through stunning photographs and simple text, books in this series introduce children to different types of weather. In Rain, children learn how rain forms, what floods and droughts are, and why rain is an important part of our weather.

Wind

Through stunning photographs and simple text, books in this series introduce children to different types of weather. In Wind, children learn what wind does, how the wind can vary in strength from gentle breezes to hurricanes and tornadoes, and how the wind can help us.

Thunder and Lightning

Through stunning photographs and simple text, books in this series introduce children to different types of weather. In Thunder and Lightning, children learn about different types of lightning, what thunder and lightning are, what causes lightning, and how to stay safe when thunderstorms occur.

Seeds and fruit

Raintree perspectives
Summary: "Seeds and fruits carry out vital jobs for all flowering plants. New plants are created from seeds and fruits help to protect and spread those seeds. This book provides readers with a complete and comprehensive understanding of the role of seeds and fruit, their structure and how they are brilliantly designed to do these jobs. Clear diagrams, engaging text, and stunning photographs are used to explain the huge variation in seeds and fruits, what seeds and fruit are for, the parts of a flowering plant, how seeds are made, what's inside a seed, what seeds need to germinate, different types of fruit, methods plants use to disperse seeds, and our relationship with seeds and fruits. A wide range of examples present readers with seeds and fruit they will be familiar with plus spectacular and unusual examples from around the world. These demonstrate what different seeds and fruit have in common and some incredible seed and fruit adaptations that allow plants to survive in different conditions and habitats. Two simple activities help stimulate thought, reinforce learning, and bring the concepts to life."

Hocus Pocus Diplodocus

Summary: As soon as Hocus Diplodocus was born he knew he was different, especially when things started to disappear with a twitch of his tail! Unfortunately he can't always control his powers. As Hocus's powers grow, his fame grows with it and there is more chance that it can all go wrong. . . drastically wrong

Bibble and the Bubbles

Summary: Bobby wonders where the bubbles go and 667 million miles away, Bibble wonders where the bubbles come from. So Bibble goes in search of the bubbles and finds himself a new friend

Perky the pukeko and the cow

New Zealand author; New Zealand illustrator
Summary: Brownie the cow is being bothered by insects and Perky finds a way to help

I wish I'd been born a Unicorn

Other Title: I wish I had been born a unicorn
Summary: Mucky is a very smelly horse indeed! None of the other horses want to share his field. When Mucky decides it would be better if he was a unicorn, Owl tries to help. But perhaps true friends will like him just the way he is

How can we save the cheetah : a problem and solution text

Young explorer
Summary: Outlines why the cheetah is endangered and describes possible solutions to protect the species. It is written primarily using the problem and solution text structure