Et vAErdifuldt indlAEringsvAErktOj. Sommerfuglenes magiske verden er en rejse ind i sommerfuglenes udviklingshistorie fra larver og pupper til deres mirakulOse forvandling til smukke bevingede sommerfugle, som tilmed har vAEret pA opdagelse i rummet. Der fortAElles om de farer, der lurer pA dem, og om den forblOffende hjAElp, nogle af dem fAr. Nye begreber, ord og naturens processer forklares med farvede illustrationer. BOrnene prAEsenteres for brugen af latin inden for etymologien (videnskaben om ordenes afstamning og oprindelige betydning), og om vigtigheden - ikke bare af latin - men...

A valuable teaching aid, The magical world of Butterflies, explores the natural history of Butterflies from egg through caterpillar and chrysalis to its emergence as the beautiful winged miracle that has even ventured into space. The dangers they face are explained along with the surprising help some get. New ideas, words and natural processes are explained with full color illustrations. It introduces children to the use of Latin in etymology demonstrating the value not just of Latin but also of being able to understand others with similar interests. They learn why today's scientists thank...

Like all good stories this one has a beginning, middle and an end – until the next time, of course. It all starts when Clarence the cat, in despair at his thieving ways offers Brownie, a stray dog, the opportunity of a lifetime. “Stop stealing my food and milk and I’ll help you rob the butcher.” This appetising idea forms an unlikely alliance, but the best laid plans of cats and dogs come to nought, until a family of mice rescues them.

Quickly learning the value of co-operation they become a family and set off in search of the land of plenty where the mouse...