Owls first appeared in the fossil record about 56-65 million years ago and now live almost everywhere in the world where there is land, except Antarctica (one sighting of a single bird) and a few remote islands. Exceptional hunters, owls have superb eyesight and keen hearing, and are important to maintaining a healthy ecosystem. This 12-panel folding guide introduces you to the world of owls; describes their evolution, anatomy and behavior; and explains how they reproduce and survive in different habitats around the world. It also highlights some of the most familiar and unique species found worldwide, as well as threats to owls' survival and what you can do to help conserve and protect these species. Perfect for citizen science programs. Made in the USA.

More than 40,000 species of spiders exist worldwide, and approximately 3,500 species exist in the United States and Canada. Although arachnophobia (fear of spiders) is one of the most common phobias in North America and Europe, only about 30 species can harm humans. This 12-panel folding guide introduces you to the world of spiders; describes their evolution, anatomy and behavior; and explains the ways in which spiders benefit healthy ecosystems and are useful to humanity. It also highlights both familiar and unusual species and provides steps to take in case of an encounter or venomous bite, as well as threats to spiders' survival and what you can do to help conserve and protect these species. Made in the USA.

Introduce children to insects and bugs through fun activities and hands-on science projects. From ants and beetles to dragonflies and mosquitoes, bugs are amazing little creatures. They provide incredible opportunities for getting outside and discovering nature. There are so many kinds to see and appreciate-even in your backyard or at a nearby park. Teach your children to love and protect the great outdoors. This workbook by entomologist Jaret C. Daniels features more than 20 simple, fun introductions to a variety of creepy crawlies, including bees, butterflies, spiders, and more. Plus, over a dozen activities help kids to make hypotheses, experiment, and observe. The 19 hands-on science projects-such as raising native caterpillars and attracting moths with an ultraviolet light-put students in control of their own learning! You never know what your children will uncover in their outdoor classroom. Every day is a little treasure hunt. If they keep good records and share what they find, their observations can even help scientists learn more about nature. So get the Insects & Bugs Backyard Workbook, and get started on a lifetime of discovery.

Join Katy, Cassie, Zia and Luca on a series of amazing adventures as they work together to save the planet... While eating delicious honey on toast in Zia's garden, the friends decide to go on a hunt for a bees' nest. They'd love to learn how honey is made and meet the queen bee herself. Shrinking down to the size of insects, the group come face-to-face with giant garden creatures and learn just how dangerous the world can be - if you're a bee. Could this miniature adventure turn out to be their biggest yet?

The third in our award-winning Atlas series, following Dinosaur Atlas and Animal Atlas, Lonely Planet Kids' Bug Atlas focuses on the magical miniature world of creepy crawlies. Continent by continent, we take a tour around the globe to uncover fascinating bugs, insects, scorpions, spiders and other icky things that live around, alongside - and often even on - us. Maps show where the critters live, while gatefolds and flaps open to reveal their wonderful, and sometimes very weird, mini lives. From spiders the size of dinner plates, stick insects as long as golf clubs and mega-ant colonies that stretch across countries to cannibal mantises, zombie ants, giant millipedes, beautiful butterflies, shiny iridescent beetles and more, this is a fascinating, in-depth exploration of the world of bugs. As with previous titles in this series, Bug Atlas features a mixture of art and photography, densely packed with information and illustrated with incredible images. Features include: Detailed maps of every continent showing where all the fascinating bugs live. Data boxes for each amazing species, listing its name, size, habitat, diet and more. Life-size elements, both big and small, showing you just how enormous a goliath-bird eating spider is (you don't want to know) to tiny bugs that share our homes almost unnoticed. Incredible macro photography revealing the minute detail of these minibeasts Animal Adaptations - Showing how each species is perfectly adapted for its environment, including the amazing camouflage of leaf insects. About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

Packed with awesome bug-filled activities to entertain and inform curious minds, The Genius of Bugs Activity Book celebrates the insanely interesting world of bugs. A companion to The Genius of Bugs fact book by Simon Pollard, this activity book presents some of the same incredible characters the sneaky portia spider, the killer brain-surgeon jewel wasp, New Zealands king of the creepies, the weta, and more doing what they do best. Can you outsmart the fearsome portia spiders prey? Spot the cunning orchid mantis? Decipher the fireflies secret code? Discover the bombardier beetles secret weapon? And many more creepy crawly puzzles and bugtastic brain teasers! Get up close and test your genius with these incredible bugs! The Genius of Bugs Activity Book is inspired by the blockbuster science exhibition Bug Lab, brought to Wellington this summer by Te Papa and Weta Workshop.

Acclaimed author-naturalist Jean Craighead George shares her true adventures living with a variety of wild animals--including a mischievous crow, a duck with an arrest record, and a Houdini-like boa constrictor.

Each RSPB spotter's guide comprises 35 common garden creatures for beginner naturalists. Through beautiful full-page illustration accompanied by key information about each creature, books are designed to encourage young children's interest in the outside world and the wildlife around them. A spotter's chart for children to fill in, and links to Internet-based activities in each book, mean that children can extend the fun.

There are lots of animals in the woods. Where are they hiding and what are they doing? In this innovative lift-the-flap book, little ones can pore over the beautiful collaged pages and explore under leaves, logs and tree trunks to find out interesting facts about woodland wildlife. This is the perfect introduction to the outdoors.

The bestselling and highly illustrated children's books series, soon to be hitting screens everywhere as an animated film and TV show with Nickelodeon and produced by James Corden.

Ever wonder why pigeons always act so weird? It’s because they’re out there chasing the bad guys and saving your butts!

Did you know your city is protected by a secret squad of crime-fighting pigeons? It's true! With master of disguise Rock Pigeon, bendy Tumbler, strong Frillback and super-finder Homey, the REAL PIGEONS will solve any mystery and fight any bad guy to keep the city safe!

In their first adventure, Rock and his mystery-solving friends will tackle their first caseload: Why have all the breadcrumbs disappeared? Who on earth is kidnapping bats? And can the pigeons avert a dinner disaster??

Perfect for readers aged 6+ and fans of Pamela Butchart, DogMan, the Naughtiest Unicorn and Hotel Flamingo.

With breathtaking illustrations and a touching story, this dazzling picture book introduces young readers to one of nature's most magnificent and essential insects: the butterfly. See how a little girl recovering from poor health finds wonder in nature and delights in planting a garden with her father to attract a fascinating array of butterflies. Exploring the life stages of butterflies, their importance to our ecosystems and the revitalising power of nature, this book is a heart-warming information story for children who love the outdoors and all its incredible creatures. At the back of the book, discover tips on how to create your own wildlife garden to attract betterflies!

Learn all about identifying mammals with this beautifully illustrated spotter's guide. With 35 common mammals to learn about, the RSPB First Book of the Mammals is perfect for budding wildlife explorers and naturalists. Through beautiful full-page illustration accompanied by key information about each creature, this book is designed to encourage young children's interest in the outside world and the wildlife around them. Includes a spotter's chart for children to fill in, key facts about each mammal and accurate illustrations to make spotting common mammals easy. Part of a series of collectible spotter's guides published in partnership with the RSPB, the largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe.