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Shortlisted for the Smallish Design Awards 2018
This stunning collection of more than 100 animals lets children discover the facts, stories, and myths behind their favourite animals. Whether it's where the slow-motion sloth lives, how the plodding pangolin protects itself from predators, or which animal the Ancient Egyptians thought rolled the Sun across the sky, children can learn all sorts of fun animal facts from the storybook descriptions. Each type of animal is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images.
This beautiful modern bestiary lets you find the animals that interest you and uncover new favourites along the way. Arranged from big to small, the wildlife of the world is revealed in fantastic detail with amazing photography and gorgeous illustrations. From tigers and chameleons to wolves and owls there's an animal for everyone in this compendium of creatures.
An attractive gift for children who can't get enough of wildlife and nature, An Anthology of Intriguing Animals covers all different types of animals. With easy-to-read text and large images, this book is perfect for children to explore by themselves or for bedtime stories.
This third installment of the DK Treasure's series explores the
weird and wonderful side of the natural world. Discover the stories
of more than 100 striking, rare, and unusual species and objects,
all told by author Ben Hoare. Why do Mexican jumping beans jump?
How do sea cucumbers defend themselves? What causes the northern
lights? This book is filled with facts about the most surprising
and curious plants, animals, rocks, and phenomena in nature. Many
animals and plants seem bizarre, but they are uniquely adapted to
their way of life, and once you uncover the reasons for their
looks, they make perfect sense. In Weird and Wonderful Nature, Ben
Hoare's friendly, informative explanations are paired with stunning
photographs and charming illustrations to make sure every page
captivates the imagination, while a glossary and index help to
navigate the chapters. Third in the series after Nature's Treasures
and The Secret World of Plants, Weird and Wonderful Nature is a
substantial gift book that will be treasured for years to come.
Take an unforgettable tour around the world to meet the creatures
that share our city spaces - from bears to bats, penguins to
opossums - and learn about how they have adapted and thrived in
this gorgeously illustrated gift book written by award-winning
natural history journalist Ben Hoare. Wild City travels the globe,
exploring how animals have adapted to live alongside humans, in
busy cities including New York, Rio de Janeiro, Berlin, Stockholm,
London, Alexandria, Singapore and Mumbai. Discover hawks by a
world-famous shopping street, snakes slithering through city
sewers, and penguins waiting patiently to cross the road. Feature
spreads take a closer look at the animals, showing how some wander
in plain sight while others hide away in our homes, and we meet
wildlife heroes from around the world - ordinary people doing
extraordinary things to make our wild neighbours feel welcome.
Lyrical and factual text written by the award-winning Ben Hoare is
perfectly complemented by Lucy Rose's stunning illustrations. The
beautiful cityscapes are full of detail with something new to
discover with every look.
Filled with bite-size facts and amazing original illustrations, the
Small and Mighty range is the ultimate pocket-sized collectible
series for young readers who can't get enough of their favourite
topic. In The Small and Mighty Book of Sharks, readers can get up
close and personal with their favourite sharks. Discover a huge
range of sharks, from the tiny Dwarf Lantern Shark to the enormous
Whale Shark. Fascinating facts and info are nestled amongst
vibrant, striking illustrations of these ferocious beasts. This
pocket-sized book is the perfect companion to any shark fanatic!
This compendium of amazing rocks and minerals, microscopic life,
plants, and animals will wow children and many adults, too. With 100
remarkable items from the natural world, from orchids to opals and
lichens to lizards, everyone will find something to be captivated by.
Each plant, animal, and rock is shown both photographically and
illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up
images.
The storybook descriptions let you discover the myths and legends
surrounding both organisms and gemstones, as well as key facts about
their natural history. Find out how the prowling jaguar uses spots to
avoid being spotted, why a sticky sundew means big trouble for insects,
and what on Earth a radiolarian is. This beautiful treasury lets you
find the things that interest you and uncover new favourites along the
way. With reference pages packed with information you'll go away
knowing something you didn't before, and you'll return time and again.
With foil on the cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon for keeping your
place, The Wonders of Nature makes an attractive gift for children who
can't get enough of nature. With engaging information and absorbing
images, this book is perfect for kids to explore by themselves or for
bedtime stories.
A timeless treasury of more than 100 stories from the incredible
kingdom of plants, told by author and nature expert Ben Hoare.
Plants are found almost everywhere on Earth, but to many people,
their lives are a mystery. Learn how seagrass flowers underwater,
how the Venus flytrap counts to make sure it catches its prey, and
why some tulips used to cost more than a house! This fascinating
book for kids explores the vast plant kingdom and explains how
plants work, as well as the weird and wonderful relationships they
have with animals. Children can discover the secrets of more than
100 amazing plants in this treasury of fascinating flora, as well
as the essentials of plant science, including photosynthesis,
pollination, and germination. Each species is shown with remarkable
photography and beautiful illustrations, all brought to life by Ben
Hoare's writing, filled with charm and infectious enthusiasm. This
nature book for children ages 7+ features: - An eye-catching
holographic cover, gilded edges, and stunning photography and
illustrations, making it the perfect gift - A wide range of
incredible plants and trees from all around the world - Illustrated
diagrams to support definitions of different types of plants -
Introductory reference pages that explain key topics such as
photosynthesis This book is a must for any child interested in the
natural world and the plants that grow in it. Plants provide us
with food, fuel, and medicine, and without them, life as we know it
would not exist. From orchids that grow vanilla pods to leaves that
look like stones, and from bamboo that can be made into clothes to
moss that soaks up vast amounts of carbon dioxide, plants shape our
world in an endless variety of ways.
The world can seem a scary place to live. Worries and fears about our planet and the impact of human behaviours are widely discussed. But you can help!
Activists Assemble ― Save Your Planet details the major current environmental issues, why they occur, and how they can be resolved. Written by Ben Hoare and beautifully illustrated by Jade Orlando, discover how and why the world is getting hotter, the consequences of deforestation, and the impact of too many vehicles. Become a real-life super hero and help to protect the environment - from quick and easy fixes to changes that could have a long-term global effect. Meet the famous faces leading the way in the worldwide crusade to be more environmentally friendly and take the quiz to find out just how green you truly are. . . and could be. This is our planet ― we can save it!
An activity section gives readers the opportunity to explore environmentalism further: they can test their eco-hero knowledge, start important conversations using the 'discussion time' questions, as well space to write down their thoughts and observations.
Take an unforgettable tour around the world to meet the creatures
that share our city spaces - from bears to bats, penguins to
opossums - and learn about how they have adapted and thrived in
this gorgeously illustrated gift book written by award-winning
natural history journalist Ben Hoare. Wild City travels the globe,
exploring how animals have adapted to live alongside humans, in
busy cities including New York, Rio de Janeiro, Berlin, Stockholm,
London, Alexandria, Singapore and Mumbai. Discover hawks by a
world-famous shopping street, snakes slithering through city
sewers, and penguins waiting patiently to cross the road. Feature
spreads take a closer look at the animals, showing how some wander
in plain sight while others hide away in our homes, and we meet
wildlife heroes from around the world - ordinary people doing
extraordinary things to make our wild neighbours feel welcome.
Lyrical and factual text written by the award-winning Ben Hoare is
perfectly complemented by Lucy Rose's stunning illustrations. The
beautiful cityscapes are full of detail with something new to
discover with every look.
Reveal extraordinary stories form nature by best-selling author Ben
Hoare with this awe-inspiring animal book for curious kids aged
7-9. The world is filled with curious objects made by plants,
animals, and even by the Earth itself. The wonder of wildlife is so
much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to
learn. Nature's Treasures is a stunning nature encyclopedia for
young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with
fascinating information, little learners will be captivated as they
dive into this collection of more than 100 intriguing items from
the natural world and discover the stories behind them. Whether
it's learning how bristly mouths help huge whales capture tiny
animals, how minute scales make butterflies shine in the sunlight,
or how studying a leaf skeleton can tell us how it transports food,
children can learn all sorts of fun animal facts from the storybook
descriptions. Arranged into four chapters: Animals; Plants, fungi,
and algae; Minerals and rocks, and Made by nature, objects are
shown with truly stunning photography and colourful illustrations
to help kids understand the science behind them. The lively
descriptions by best-selling nature writer Ben Hoare explore the
remarkable tales of each item and all are packed with fascinating
information. Nature's Treasures takes you on a tour of our planet
through commonplace-but-incredible objects made by nature itself.
The engaging storybook-style descriptions and simple text shed a
light on the wonders of nature and wildlife, making this book ideal
for inquisitive children aged 7-9 who loves to spot things when
exploring outside and wants to know more about the wonderful and
mysterious natural world. Celebrate your child's curiosity as they:
- Explore unique and intriguing approach to exploring nature -
Reveal remarkable features of plants and animals, the nests and
structures they make - Uncover more than 100 amazing individual
objects found in the natural world This nature encyclopedia for
children is the perfect blend of storybook style text with out of
this world illustrations which makes it a fantastic nature book for
children who are obsessed with wildlife and the natural world.
Encourage young readers to go on a journey to explore a world of
information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids
aged 7-9 to enjoy for hours on end, whether reading with the family
or reading alone, this fun fact book also doubles up as the perfect
gift for curious kids who love to learn. Explore the vastness of
space by uncovering: -Stunning Jacket Detail: gold foil,
holographic foil & metallic gold edges -Stunning photography
& illustrations inside -A beautiful book for the whole family
to treasure -A quality gift to be passed down through the
generations More in the Series Nature's Treasures is part of the
beautiful and informative Anthology series. Complete the series and
nurture your child's curiosity as they explore the natural world
with The Wonders of Nature or let them walk with the dinosaurs who
ruled the earth before them in Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric
Life.
Bring the garden indoors for kids with this creepy crawlies sticker
book packed with bugs and insects, published in association with
the RHS. Find out what garden bugs such as caterpillars, worms, and
woodlice do to help plants grow. Discover a world of predators,
scavengers, and plant-eaters right outside your back door. Learn
your ants from your aphids and find out what might be munching tiny
holes in leaves. Get to know the names of the different types of
butterfly that live in your garden and see their beautiful markings
up close. Find out which insects fly with jewel-like wings and
which scuttle along the ground on lots of legs. Meet tough,
armour-clad beetles that do battle with each other amongst the
leaves and grass. Decorate your stuff with insect stickers that'll
make everyone squirm, and cover your school books or projects with
giant stickers of colourful minibeasts. Learn more about nature and
some of its smallest wonders!
"Eyewitness: Endangered Animals" takes a look at creatures around
the world that are currently threatened with extinction, along with
the ways that we can help them survive. Starting with an overview
of biodiversity and the web of life, the book then examines the
threats facing a wide range of species, including polar bears, sea
turtles, tree frogs, river dolphins, jaguars, pandas, gibbons, and
the California condor.
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