Life in Lakes and Rivers reveals to us not only the fascination of the world of fresh waters, but the excitement and delight of finding out more about it. This edition is exclusive to newnaturalists.comThe study of life in British lakes and rivers is one of that has been unduly neglected in natural history publications. Dr. Macan and Dr. Worthington are particularly well equipped to provide the readers of the New Naturalist series with a work th ...
Three crazy, funny stories, featuring the two clumsiest talking mice you’ll ever meet…‘The mouse started to trundle away, glancing at Howard over its shoulder, nervously. “You may well glance at me nervously," said Howard, picking up an empty water glass and placing it over the mouse. "You'll stay in there so I can eat my breakfast in peace. I shall deal with you afterwards…”’But you can't really deal with the Clumsies, afterwards or at any time ...
An inspiring and heart-warming short story of devotion and bravery.A thoroughbred horse, Warrior, is passed through various owners before he is shipped to the thick of the action on the Western Front to serve as his current master’s mount for all four years of the First World War.Warrior and General ‘Galloping Jack Seeley’ were involved from the first engagements through to one of the last, the Battle of Moreuil Wood. Together they fought in ter ...
Incredible true stories of canine loyalty in the Second World War.There were dogs involved with the landings, dogs the soldiers could not bear to leave behind and dogs trained to patrol, protect and locate. The dogs sailed with the Merchant Navy and brought their boats into dangerous waters to retrieve the wounded or stranded. They were on land, in the air and on the water during the D-Day operation – playing their special part in every aspect.T ...
The fourth sidesplitting book about the clumsy talking mice you love to… well, love.Everyone’s favourite biscuit-munching, tea-drinking, talking mice are back and this time they are making a mess of the zoo.Quality writing and side-splitting humour combine in these brilliant stories that will be loved by children and adults alike. ...
Here are the Clumsies in their third and hilarious book! Full of the surreal invention and sparkling wit we’ve come to expect, this latest instalment will have everyone checking under their desks for talking mice…Howard's evil boss Mr Bullerton has decided to put on a Big Show at work – and he wants Howard to sing!Trouble is, Howard's singing is worse than awful… and Mr Bullerton knows it. Now Howard faces an epic humiliation. Can the Clumsies h ...
More hilarious stories about the two clumsiest talking mice you’ll ever meet…It’s Clumsies on Sea as Howard and the Clumsies head to the seaside for what Howard calls a “conference” and the Clumsies call a “holiday”!Will Howard manage to impress his evil boss Mr Bullerton? Will he get to the hotel on time? And will the trip pass without mess or incident of any kind? Of course not. Nothing goes to plan when the Clumsies are about!Sandcastles, tal ...
Shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny prize 2010, The Clumsies are back in their fifth and most hilarious book yet! Full of surreal invention and sparkling wit, this latest installment will have everyone checking under their desks for talking mice…More sparklingly funny adventures about the much-loved talking mice that live under Howard's desk, eat his biscuits, try and help him out, but only ever end up making a mess. With loveable characters, f ...