Best Selling Books by Moira Butterfield

Food Chains.

They sailed the seas, pillaging and plundering, crammed into ships no longer than a railroad car. Worms ate the food and munched on the ships'' hulls. Life was hard for the bloodthirsty captain and crew, but if they survived the rancid and maggoty grub, the fighting, the fevers, and the malodorous mates with all body parts intact; if they avoided drowning, capture, and swinging from the gallows, there was adventure to be had and a fortune to be made. Discover the real and revolting stories of these robbers of the seas with this thrilling, no-holds-barred full-color illustrated book.

A series for all the wannabes who have ever wanted the life of a fashion queen or pop princess. Read the true stories in this book, do the quizzes, take the tips, and see how near you could come to fulfilling your dreams.

"Magic comes into Alfie''s life when Stardragon tumbles unexpectedly into his lap. A very unusual kitten who transforms into a dragon whenever scared or taken by surprise, Stardragon soon reveals to Alfie that there is magic everywhere!"--Page 4 of cover.

A how-to activity and information book that captures the current zeitgeist for reconnecting young children with the natural world, and specifically the environment around them, in their gardens, parks, at school etc. The Nature Explorer''s Handbook is aimed at giving children hands-on involvement with the natural world so that they learn to understand and respect the creatures around them. They would also include fun facts, record breakers and loads of fun information as well as a spotter''s guide to the creatures they see in the countryside around them.

In book one; meet Sophie the Birthday Fairy and her baby unicorn, Tiggy. Sophie is especially good at looking after animals and can talk their language. She also has a backpack full of tricks to make people smile, hear lovely music, and the sun shine brightly.

A fictional diary of Secundia Fulvia Popillia, a twelve year old girl living in ancient Rome in AD74.

Children use all their senses to develop early learning skills at nursery. Tracing tactile letters with little fingers and hearing them repeated in quirky rhymes will gently familiarise pre-schoolers with the shapes and sounds of letters.

Have you ever been really excited about a holiday? Have you ever made someone else happy? How did you feel? Was your smile really wide? Read about Ethan and Sophie, and what they did when they felt happy. With a mix of stories, questions for the reader, and advice, this book focuses on why children may feel a certain way and how they can deal with those feelings. With fun, engaging illustrations the book reassures young readers, providing them with a vocabulary to express and understand their feelings as they grow up and encounter different situations.

My Feelings is a beautifully expressive but playful series looking at the most common, everyday feelings that young children have but often don''t know how to channel or express. The first-person accounts of everyday situations that take place in a small child''s life make this series appealing, and the clever use of background imagery, illustrative details and small speech bubbles make it unique and fun! When I''m Happy looks at everyday situations that children enjoy and get excited about, then goes on to suggest ways to channel the emotion through activities and discussion. Each title has an interactive Do It! spread and teacher/parent''s notes at the back of the book which get children imagining or role-playing situations - an excellent ''way in'' to parental, one-to-one, group or class discussion. There are also further activities to try and examples of further reading. Downloadable material available.

Full of adorable surprises, this precious novelty book contains gatefold flaps in the shape of hands that children can open to reveal who is hiding behind them: a cat, a teddy bear, a puppy, a doll, and a boy!

Where are Dog, Duck, Bear, and Cat? Peek under furniture and look behind toys, boxes, and blankets to discover where everyone is hiding! Children will love this clever twist on the favourite game of peek-a-boo!

The Secret Life of Bugs, Bees and Trees is full of fascinating facts to teach young readers about everything that can be found in the world of these hardworking creatures and plants. Combining non-fiction with a splash of fantasy, this is a book you will get lost in, time and again.

Every creature in the forest—from the tiny beetle to the giant bear—depends on trees for survival. Trees give off oxygen for living things to breathe, and they provide a home for countless bugs and animals all over the planet. This engaging book introduces children to the wildlife that lives in the world’s forests.

Meet some of the most hardy and adaptable animals on the planet that live in the world''s hottest regions. Includes facts about volcanoes, deserts, hot springs, and underwater volcanoes, an animal and plant index, and ways to help fight climate change. This engaging book introduces children to some of the most resilient and adaptable animals that live in the hottest places around the world--in deserts, near volcanoes, close to hot springs, and even near underwater volcanoes and geysers. It also presents information about homes that are specially designed for people to live in these hot spots; offers useful tips for cutting down on pollution to help fight global warming; and features an animal and plant index.

A vibrant celebration of things that go, with a lively text from author Moira Butterfield and pictures from debut-talent Bryony Clarkson. Come and hitch a ride in vehicles of every shape and size- from family cars to double-decker buses, chugging tractors to speedy supercars, and gigantic monster-trucks to noisy fire engines. With bounce-along rhythms and fascinating facts from author Moira Butterfield, and bright, lively pictures by rising star Bryony Clarkson, any single reading of My Big Book of Transport is sure to result in a victory lap or two! For ages 3- 7.

A super, fact-filled guide with almost 1,000 amazing facts all about planet Earth! Powerful weather, bursting volcanoes, sparkling gemstones, and much more will fascinate science and fact-hungry kids. Experience the whirl of a hurricane, dig deep and learn about the rocks that make up our planet, and discover the amazing feeling of a rainstorm. This Superstats book introduces readers to earth science topics in one convenient package filled with nearly 1,000 facts! Fascinating information is accompanied by wonderful photographs to ensure that kids'' natural curiosity is both satisfied AND inspired.

Christian parents will love reinforcing the lessons of the Bible with this new Creativity Book from Barron''s. Children will enjoy solving puzzles, drawing and creating their own biblical sticker scenes as they learn the stories of Jesus'' miracle or baby Moses'' journey in the basket. Barron''s imaginatively interactive Creativity Books are great for keeping kids occupied anytime.Their features include: Games, puzzles, and fun-to-answer quizzes Sticker sheets and an illustrated fold-out page for sticker decorating Stencil sheets and pages for coloring Special pull-out art paper and art projects to complete High quality pages and spiral binding to handle heavy usage Each Creativity Book has a distinctive theme to capture the imaginations of boys and girls. Illustrations on virtually every page include 40 pages in color.

Opening with a simple riddle about a bear, this book, which is one of a series, shows a different part of the bear''s body - first the eye, then the teeth, the ear, the claws and so on, until the whole animal is revealed. Further clues to its identity and an insight into how it lives are given.

Includes an attached dice spinner and nine specially-designed ghostly games, such as Vampire Hunter, Monster Maze, and Battle of the Spooks.

This illustrated model book is filled with facts on the natural world, with the emphasis on conservation. The centre section contains press-out pieces to make a sturdy model of a natural scene which can be decorated with press-out animals and plants.

It is 1965 and teenager Jane Leachman has just been hired for her first job - as an assistant in a London fashion house. As the city starts to swing, Jane records in her diary how the old ways of life in Britain begin to change forever.

Here''s a book about Washington DC that''s seriously streetwise. Colorful themed trails, from history and culture to food and nature, reveal amazing facts and intriguing tales that kids won''t find on the tourist routes.