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Find out about the circle of life on Earth’s amazing Australian desert habitat.

Explore Ecosystems: Desert dives into the diverse wonder of Australia desert biome. This habitat is home to reptiles, kangaroos, birds, plants and more. Readers find out how this ecosystem works through the lives of these animals and plants. It explores how desert life relies not only on other living things, but on non-living things, such as the sand, rain and rocks.

The importance of balance in the natural world is a key theme – showing how animals large and tiny have an impact on their environment. The Explore Ecosystems series is a perfect introduction to habitats for readers aged 7 and up.

Bread is an everyday food, but do you know where it come from and how it ends up on the supermarket shelves? Follow the story of a loaf of bread, through wheat farming to the manufacturing process. The simple text in this book, suitable for children aged 5+, is accompanied by large, attractive photographs. For children progressing through Book Bands, it is suitable for reading at level 8: Purple.

Where food comes from is a series for young children aged 5+, helping them question where their food comes from. It uncovers the role of farmers and others and begins an exploration of food groups. Children studying science topics including how plants change over time and healthy eating will also find these books useful.

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