Bøker av Tracey Turner

A mind-blowing book of lists, from the world's slimiest creatures to the twelve astronauts who have walked on the Moon - and everything in between!

Visit a diverse range of homes around the world in this title in the This Is Our World series.

Meet the children from one school, and their teachers, parents and carers. They have different kinds of families, likes and dislikes, cultures, ethnicities, abilities and disabilities... and LOTS in common!There are BILLIONS of wonderful ways to be human - as many ways as there are people on planet Earth. We Are All Different is an inspiring celebration of the fact that all of us are individuals. Written by Tracey Turner, it has been created in collaboration with several Inclusion Ambassadors from the Inclusive Minds organization.Vibrant and diverse, We Are All Different is both a beautiful gift book and a highly accessible home reference. It reinforces that everyone has something to offer, that diversity enriches our lives, and it also considers what all human beings have in common - that there is more that unites us than divides us.

What’s the Big Idea? simply explains more than 100 important concepts – the words that give readers the power to take part in the most important conversations on the planet.

Komm mit auf einen Strandspaziergang und erfahre mehr über die Ozeane und Meere der Welt, die Pflanzen und Tiere, die dort leben, und warum sie so wichtig sind. Du erfährst, was die Gezeiten verursacht, woher die Korallen ihre Farbe bekommen und warum Mangrovensümpfe so wichtig sind.Zum Glück gibt¿s ist eine Reihe fröhlich illustrierter Sachbücher, die sich positiv und ermutigend mit den faszinierenden Dingen unserer Umwelt beschäftigen - dem Wetter, den Meeren und dem Universum. Die Bücher regen junge Kinder informativ-erzählend dazu an, die Natur zu beobachten, sie wertzuschätzen und zu lernen, wie man sie schützen kann. Jedes Buch enthält Ideen für einfache Outdoor-Aktivitäten

Go star-spotting, find out about cave-dwelling creatures, and discover a whole world of fascinating information in this gorgeously illustrated two-in-one book about the world.Read one way, Up and Down focuses on what's up above us - clouds, stars, the Sun and Moon, things that fly. Flip the book and read it the other way to find out what's down beneath our feet - burrowing animals, the Earth's crust, fossils, caves, the Earth's core.Colorful illustrations by Dawn Cooper bring a multitude of vivid scenes to life, from birds flying in bright blue skies to the inside of a volcano, while expert text from Jane Burnard engages the reader in learning all about the natural world.

Find fossils and follow the footsteps of prehistoric giants by learning how to become a dino detective! Packed with bitesize information and fun facts about the age of dinosaurs, Dino Detective In Training will tell you all about the creatures that once roamed Earth-their habitats, how they survived, how they became extinct, and if dinosaurs are still alive today.Discover the life and career of a palaeontologist-what they do and how you could unearth a T-rex fossil. Find out how planet Earth has changed, the different types of rock you'll need to recognise and where fossils are likely to be found. Written by Tracey Turner, Dino Detective In Training is full of fun and practical activities that support learning, with the humorous illustrations making the content truly accessible.

WINNER OF THE SCHOOL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION 2021 INFORMATION BOOK AWARD, 8-12 CATEGORY How Many Mice Make an Elephant? And Other Big Questions about Size and Distance introduces children to this tricky math concept in a fun, relatable way. Fantastically written by Tracey Turner, questions such as "How many high jumps to the moon?" and "How many ice cubes make an iceberg?" get children to think about just how high, how big, and how far things are, as well as teaching them the math to work it out! The logic behind each comparison is explained in clear, simple steps for children to follow along, helping them to reach the answer. Beautiful illustrations by Aaron Cushley couldn't be further from a math text book, making learning math a truly fun experience.This wonderfully illustrated take on math-by-stealth includes an introduction by Kjartan Poskitt, author of the bestselling Murderous Math series."Guaranteed to engage even the most reluctant of young mathematicians... The perfect choice for classrooms or school libraries." - Judges of the School Library Association 2021 Information Book Award, 8-12 category

Enter the hilarious world of Sam Quigley, the strange-fact-obsessed owner of two stick insects called Twiggy and Wiggy in Exploding Beetles and Inflatable Fish.Sam really likes interesting facts, the kind that will make you shout "e;Wow! I never knew that"e;. Things like:- Woodlice don't wee - instead a smelly gas comes wafting out of their shells - There is a fish with a stomach so stretchy it can swallow things twice as big as itself- Bombardier beetles can explode like toxic water pistols!Written by Tracey Turner, this STEM-focused book is packed with incredible facts and stats about the world's weirdest animals. With a narrative that will have readers hooked, plus cool cartoon-style illustrations by Andrew Wightman, it's a perfect book for fact fans, animal lovers and reluctant readers alike.

Wings takes readers on a fact-packed flight over a fascinating subject. Written by Tracey Turner, Wings offers a bird's-eye view of the first aeroplanes, the fastest jet planes, beetles, birds, winged horses, flying dragons - even winged unicorns. There's fun, easy-to-read information on wings of all kinds, including plenty of STEM material, presented in a mixture of text and speech bubbles that's perfect for readers aged 7 plus.With Fatti Burke's stylish and colourful illustrations, Wings is a wonderful journey of discovery. And don't miss Wheels - the other title in this fantastically fascinating series!

A mind-blowing and informative book of lists about the animal kingdom, from the animals that have more than one nose to the five mice that orbited the Moon in Apollo 17 - and everything in between!

An unforgettable journey brings the people, customs and wildlife of 20 places around the world vividly to life

Full of facts, stats and profiles about the world's seas and their inhabitants - including everything from whales, sharks, jellyfish and crabs, to coral reefs, and even the strange creatures lurking in the ocean's depths.

A stunningly illustrated big book of maps, exploring how people have shaped cities . . . and how cities have shaped history.