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Camping, skiing, hiking ... There’s so much to do when you visit the mountains!

Spend a day in the mountains, exploring new places and enjoying the incredible sights! You can hike, go camping or climbing, you can see the amazing wildlife or, depending on the weather, swim or even play in the snow! The Mountain is a beautiful visual journey for young children, all about the joy of being outside in nature. Let’s go on an adventure!

The Little Book on Trees takes children into the world of these fascinating plants.

What is a tree and how does it actually grow? How does a tree change over the course of the seasons and what phases does it go through during its entire life? What happens in its crown, trunk or roots if we look closely? Which animals live there and which forests have developed in the different regions of the world where many trees grow close together?

The Little Book of Trees takes children into the world of these fascinating plants. A small arborology presents different types of trees and, and last but not least, the book shows what great things you can do with trees (you can climb trees, build a treehouse in their crown or lie in their shade and relax…) and familiar objects that have their origin from trees (instruments, paper planes, books …). In the tree quiz on the last double page, children can apply their newly acquired knowledge.

Sharp teeth and keen senses – dive into the underwater world and discover all about sharks.

Did you know that sharks are among the oldest creatures on Earth? They swam through the primordial oceans long before dinosaurs existed. Many legends surround these animals with their fearsome, sharp teeth. But how dangerous are sharks really?

In The World of Sharks, you will not only discover how sharks have survived while many other animals have gone extinct and how many different species exist today, but also learn about their unique teeth, their peculiar lateral line organ, and their excellent sense of smell.

However, many sharks remain largely unresearched to this day — their habitats are too deep in the sea for humans to reach. This book is just the starting point for exploring so much more about sharks.

In an ever-evolving world, the only thing to count on is change.

A path is never the same path twice. Everything we experience, be it real or imagined, influences what is around us—even if the changes are sometimes too small to recognize! For three curious kids, their regular walk down their neighborhood path is an experience far from ordinary. With sketchbooks tucked under their arms and a magnifying glass in hand, each child interacts with the path in a different way, and together, they create a whole world for themselves. The Path encourages young readers to take a closer look at their surroundings and emphasizes the importance of empathy towards all living things. For readers of all ages, this book demonstrates that change is certain, but that change is good.

What makes an animal smart? What IS smart?

Our human brains have taken us all around the globe, and even into space… But we are not the only clever creatures on the planet. Some animals are so smart that we don’t even know the extent of their intelligence. How do some animals play? How do they use tools? How do they solve problems? How do they communicate? How do their memories work? Do they feel emotions like we do?

Smart Animals features octopuses navigating mazes, rats outsmarting lab experiments, dolphins naming each other, orangutans solving riddles, elephants holding a grudge for decades, and many more. Get ready for the most marvelous and mind-blowing masterminds from our animal kingdom!

The incredible world of the animals, plants, and other natural phenomena that live their lives throughout the night.

Most living things are active as long as the sun shines in the sky, but at dusk, when the light dims, life continues. The moonlight illuminates the Earth, plants come to life, animals awaken and some organisms glow like jewels in the dark. For these creatures, plants and natural phenomena, the night falls and another day begins. Nocturnal is a beautiful invitation to come along and learn all about these mysteries of the night.

First shapes with fantastic underwater creatures!

Fish, octopus, frogs—what shape are they?!

Our latest collaboration with Marcos Farina and the followup to the much-loved and popular Little Gestalten board books, The Animal Show and How Many Birds?, Fishing for Shapes explores first shapes in Marcos’ colorful and fun way—with underwater creatures!

Make sandcastles, play in the sea, eat ice cream ... there’s so much to do when you visit the beach!

Down at the beach you can do so many things! You can build sand castles, play paddles or frisbee, go canoeing, jump from rocks, stand up paddle boarding, search for treasures or watch the sunset! The Beach is a lovely visual journey for young children, all about the joy of being outside in nature. Let’s go on an adventure!

Explore the Ocean invites children to discover the secrets of the deep and learn all about those amazing habitats and the incredible creatures living there.

Get ready to join Emma and Louis as they Explore the Ocean! Meet incredible creatures, discover the secrets of the deep and learn all about the amazing habitats, geography, ocean climates, the flora and fauna and even the people who live and work on the world’s oceans.

From ancient Rome to Tudor England and up to the 20th century, the art of espionage has come a long way.

But one thing has never changed—humans have always found surprisingly creative ways to gather top secret intelligence. This book presents eight of the most notorious spies in history, from Queen Elizabeth I’s 16th-century spymaster to the Serbian-born agent who may have inspired the character of James Bond. Top Secret has everything you could wish to know about the world of spies, agents, and secrets.