Author: Kim Verhaeghe
Publisher: Houtekiet
ISBN: 9052405166
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 115
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Often the most ridiculous scientific facts lead to the most surprising insights. Journalist Kim Verhaeghe collects approx. 137 examples, in his hilarious and accessible science columns. For YA and adults. Not sure if you’d buy this book? Then drink a big glass of water and wait until nature calls. Scientific research shows that with a full bladder you are more likely to make the best choice! Often the most ridiculous scientific facts lead to the most surprising insights. Giraffes don’t sink collects approx. 137 examples of this. Like, the swimming patterns of ducklings teach us how ships can save fuel. The buoyancy of our turds may give us valuable health information. Other surprising insights include: men who are told that they have a small penis suddenly feel a greater urge to buy an expensive car, there is a reason why waiters spill more coffee than beer, and yawning is contagious for us but not for turtles. Giraffes don’t sink is science at its most flamboyant.
Author: Kim Verhaeghe
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789052405100
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Een aantal opmerkelijke wetenschappelijke onderzoeken worden besproken in deze Engelstalige paperback. Informatief en met humor. Vanaf ca. 15 jaar.
Author: Jory John
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0593127722
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
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The bestselling creators of the hilarious Penguin Problems, Jory John and Lane Smith, turn a giraffe's problematic long neck into an enviable advantage in this fun board book. Edward the giraffe can't understand why his neck is as long and bendy and, well, ridiculous as it is. No other animal has a neck this absurd. He's tried disguising it, dressing it up, strategically hiding behind bushes--honestly, anything you can think of. Just when he has exhausted his neck-hiding options and is about to give up, Cyrus the turtle ambles in (very slowly) and helps Edward understand that his neck has a purpose and, besides, looks excellent in a bow tie. Along with a heavy dose of humor comes a gentle reminder about the importance of acceptance.
Author: Lauren St John
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
ISBN: 1444011081
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 976
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Join Martine and her magical giraffe, Jemmy, for four heart-warming adventures set in Africa. Martine will discover her unique destiny as the child who can ride the white giraffe, rescue beached dolphins in the islands of Mozambique, race against time to save the world's rarest leopard and uncover a terrible plot in the Namibian desert. This collection includes: The White Giraffe Dolphin Song The Last Leopard The Elephant's Tale
Author: Lauren St John
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
ISBN: 1444012398
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 289
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11 year old Martine's African adventures begin in THE WHITE GIRAFFE and DOLPHIN SONG, as she meets a magical white giraffe, rescues beached dolphins, and learns of an ancient prophecy that says the child who rides the white giraffe will have power over all the animals. Martine is eleven when she goes to live on a game reserve in South Africa. One night she looks out of her window and sees a giraffe - silver, tinged with cinnamon in the moonlight. In that instant, she knows that she is prepared to risk everything for it, and her thrilling adventures as the child who can ride the white giraffe begin. Join Martine in these heart-warming stories, as she discovers her special gift of healing, and rescues beached dolphins in the islands of Mozambique. These are books full of charm and atmosphere and stunning African landscapes, which will enchant animal lovers everywhere.
Author: Michelle Todd
Publisher: Five Mile Press
ISBN: 9781743462478
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 9
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The animals of the forest are getting ready for bed - all except Owl, who is wide awake at night! The animals are heading to the seaside for a fun day in the water - all except Giraffe, who's afraid to swim! Turn the special tabbed pages, and watch the story grow in these fun new books by illustrator Michelle Todd.
Author: Lauren St John
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
ISBN: 1842557688
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 248
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The second book in the heart-warming White Giraffe series by Lauren St John, featuring the African adventures of Martine and her magical white giraffe. A school trip to see dolphins is a dream come true for best friends Martine and Ben - until a storm strikes their cruise ship in the treacherous seas of Mozambique. Rescued by dolphins, they find themselves in an island paradise, but one surrounded by sharks and packed with peril. The idyllic turquoise waters hide a secret that threatens both the children and the dolphins. Martine's special gift might help, but she can't do it alone. When she needs a true friend, who will be there?
Author: Herbert Carter
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Boy Scouts
Languages : en
Pages : 266
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Author: Daren King
Publisher: Anchor Canada
ISBN: 0385672829
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 229
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Scott Spectrum is being haunted by a ghost giraffe named Jim. Scott thinks he’s a man how has everything — a high-speed internet connection, alien-shaped slippers, and a beautiful wife called Continence. But Scott hasn’t touched her in years and she’s been left furiously polishing the sideboard, dreaming of black stallions. According to Jim, Scott’s days are numbered, and to save himself from certain death from sexual repression he must quickly perform every act in the lovermaker’s lexicon. Jim Giraffe knows a lot about sex, luckily. He also loves pizza and beer and has breath that smells of tree-tops. The prudish Scott is at first shocked by this profane, perverted ghost giraffe, but he accepts his help. Little does Scott realize that Jim has his own agenda and that his suburban idyll is about to be well and truly buggered up. Following on from the cult classic Boxy an Star, Daren King has written another extraordinary novel: highly original and linguistically ingenious, naïve and knowing, utterly charming, filthy, and very, very funny.
Author: J. M. Ledgard
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780143038962
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 308
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A novel based on a bizarre, real-life incident that took place in 1975 Czechoslovakia describes the destruction of the world's largest captive herd of giraffes at a zoo in a small Czech town, recounting the story of the giraffes from their capture in Africa to their apparently senseless slaughter by the secret police. A first novel. Reprint.
