Dr Newton is now a senior ornithologist with the Natural Environment Research Council and the book draws on his wide knowledge of the Sparrowhawk, as well as that of other workers in Britain and abroad, to give a detailed account of all aspects of its lifestyle, population levels and trends and the impact of man and environment on the species in recent times. The book also has the benefit of Dr Newton's particular interest in population regulation and breeding performance, and in the remarkable contrast in size between the Sparrowhawk sexes (males being half the weight of females), which means that they diverge, almost as separate species, in habitat preference, diet and in response to circumstance. The narrative is fully supported by diagrams, tables and photographs, and is embellished by Keith Brockie's evocative and accomplished drawings.

The Sparrowhawk (Shire Natural History)

Science & Math

Newton, Ian

Biological Sciences

Tarquin

One of Tarquin's all time bestsellers! Children love making these beautiful shapes which are such fun to decorate. Each model is printed on crisp white paper ready to cut out and glue together. There are at least 12 hours of enjoyment in each book and the finished models make a fine collection. There are plenty of suggestions and ideas for colouring and decoration. A fantastic way to introduce 3D geometry to children - at home or in class. Makes an excellent gift or prize! The sister book, Make Shapes 2 contains slightly more complex models.

Make Shapes 1: Mathematical Models: Bk. 1

Children's Books

Jenkins, Gerald

Wild, Ann

Arts, Music & Photography

Sheilah Shaw has discovered a remarkable way to draw beautiful patterns and in this book shows how it is done. She starts with circles and then explains how to draw special grids in them. From these grids she demonstrates how patterns are developed, giving an almost infinite range of possibilities. There are many of her patterns to colour and a selection of the grids, as well as advice and help to create some truly original designs.

Kaleidometrics: The Art of Making Beautiful Patterns from Circles

Teen & Young Adult

Shaw, Sheilah

Hobbies & Games

There are 6 scenes to make in this book - combining the pleasure of seeing them pop up with interesting information and ideas. There are a number of mini popups as well. Close the book and they fold away. Open it and they popup again. These vivid, colourful three-dimensional scenes help to bring Ancient Civilisations to life in a way which no other kind of book can. Scenes: The City of Rome, The Forum, The Roman House, The Army of Rome, Entertainment, Ostia - the Port of Rome.

The Romans Pop-Up: Pop-up Book to Make Yourself

Hall, Maggie

Hall, Andy

Humor & Entertainment

A collection of pretty boxes to cut out glue together All the flaps are carefully lettered to show the best order of glueing and when the boxes are complete they make ideal containers for small gifts to give to relatives and friends. Most of the boxes are in full colour but in the first book four have been provided for children to decorate for themselves.

The Gift Box Book

Make this new edition of the Globe - bang up to date and includes all the recent changes in countries and their borders. All the countries are shown in full colour and there are about 1200 major cities, seas, rivers and other geographical features. There is also a 24 page minibook called Do you know which is full of interesting facts and ideas about the Earth and the environment. The minibook also explains how to use the experimental cutouts which are provided and which help to make it easy to understand ideas which would otherwise be rather difficult. For instance the Time Collar shows how to find the time anywhere in the world and the cutout Full Moon allows a better appreciation of the scale of the Sun, Earth, Moon system. There are many more ideas also which are introduced by using the model as a starting point.

The Tarquin Globe: To Cut Out and Make Yourself

Pentominoes

Jon Millington

The Star Globe shows the whole celestial sphere and it is an ingenious three-dimensional star chart which works at any lattitude for any time and date. The Star Globe itself rests in a simple cradle which shows the horizon. This means that you know which way to look and identify the stars, constellations, and planets. There is a minibook which is full of ideas and background information.

The Tarquin Star-globe: To Cut Out and Make Yourself

Roman geometric patterns radiate symmetry and order. Drawing the patterns is not just a question of mechanically copying the work of someone else square by square, but of understanding the underlying structure. The patterns are built up from simple elements which seem to ‘grow’ and develop in an almost organic or living way. This book is arranged as a series of drawing exercises. There is no better way of appreciating the skill and imagination of those artists than by drawing their designs yourself. To ‘feel’ how a cross ‘grows’ into a swastika pattern which then ‘grows’ into a complex interlocking design is something which can only be experienced at first hand. This second edition incorporates the same “drawing led” approach to learning about the subject and as such is invaluable in using the designs for contemporary mosaic, or pattern, design. New photographs and updated text strengthen this approach further. Ideal for schools, shops in or near Roman remains, and historical and art/design sections of shops.

Geometric Patterns from Roman Mosaics: And how to draw them

Field, Robert

Christmas Carousel

Wild, Anne

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