{"title":"Mara Grunbaum","description":"\u003cp\u003eMara Grunbaum is a distinguished author known for her engaging and educational books that delve into the fascinating world of science and nature. Her works are crafted to be accessible and intriguing, making them a perfect companion for curious minds eager to explore the wonders of our planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her celebrated works is \u003cem\u003eBabies\u003c\/em\u003e, which offers insightful details on the development and growth of baby animals. In \u003cem\u003eBirds\u003c\/em\u003e, Mara introduces readers to the diverse and enchanting avian world, highlighting their unique traits and habits. Her book \u003cem\u003eBugs\u003c\/em\u003e is a captivating exploration of the miniature yet extraordinary creatures that populate our ecosystem, sparking interest and appreciation for these often-overlooked inhabitants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMara's engaging style is also evident in \u003cem\u003eCan't Get Enough Cat Stuff\u003c\/em\u003e, a delightful addition to her repertoire. Aimed at younger audiences, this book is part of the Children's Books category and is filled with fun facts and charming illustrations that make learning about these beloved pets enjoyable for all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers interested in Science \u0026amp; Nature, Mara Grunbaum's collection invites you to uncover the wonders of the natural world with clarity and enthusiasm.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"birds-by-mara-grunbaum-9781523532070","title":"Birds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe latest title in the blockbuster series, \u003cem\u003eBirds\u003c\/em\u003e brings you up close and personal with eight different bird species in astounding motion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeeing is believing with the innovative and bestselling Photicular books, and now \u003cem\u003eBirds\u003c\/em\u003e gives readers a fascinating, up-close look at bird behaviour in living motion. The book features eight incredible moving images: Penguins hopping, Grebes in an elaborate courtship dance, preening lovebirds, the blinking eyes of an owl, geese migrating in V formation, a hummingbird sipping nectar from a flower, and a mother songbird feeding its new hatchlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe opening essay focuses on the incredible world of birds and bird behaviours—the weird, the surprising—and birds' remarkable ability to learn new behaviours. Each animal image is accompanied by a profile that includes information on the species. 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Watch a grasshopper diving for its prey, a house fly rubbing its forelegs, a tarantula skittering across the floor, a leaf-cutter ant hauling a giant leaf up a branch, a dung beetle pushing its ball up a hill, a close-up of a damselfly's enormous eyes, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBugs\u003c\/em\u003e offers readers an up-close look at bugs in motion and a window into how they move and behave. 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Cats love to pounce, play, and stalk their prey just like their big cat ancestors. But did you know that they've adapted some of their behaviour, including how adult cats meow just for us humans? Come along and learn more about a wide variety of feline friends, all with their own unique behaviour—from the water-loving Bengal cats to the super fluffy, expert climber Somali cats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor animal lovers who are absolutely obsessed with everything cats, \u003cem\u003eCan't Get Enough Cat Stuff\u003c\/em\u003e has it all—mind-blowing facts; tons of breeds; superfun games; hands-on activities; hilarious cat jokes; and fascinating research, such as how cats manage to (almost) always land on their feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKey features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFeline superlatives, like the biggest, fastest, most playful, and most colourful cats\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eArticles on surprising cat research and hands-on accounts from experts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMore than 250 stunning photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHilarious cat jokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDetailed diagrams and infographics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHands-on activities you can try at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuizzes and games to test your knowledge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46678724116716,"sku":"9781426375903","price":44.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23354983482695.jpg?v=1753084821"},{"product_id":"babies-by-mara-grunbaum-9781523532094","title":"Babies","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe bestselling, eye-opening Photicular series goes majorly cute with baby animals in irresistible living motion.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bestselling Photicular series just got a cuteness injection with \u003ci\u003eBabies\u003c\/i\u003e. Using an innovative lenticular-based technology, precision sliding lenses, and four-colour video imagery, each image is like a 3D movie on the page, delivering a rich, fluid, immersive visual experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA litter of puppies dash through the grass. A lion cub practises its roar. A mama horse and foal go for a gallop. A little chimpanzee gleefully bangs about. A sea lion pup lounges in the sun. 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