Ben Hoare se specializuje na přírodní historii a je autorem a editorem. Jeho práce, která se objevila v předních časopisech a na webových stránkách BBC, čerpá z hlubokých znalostí světa přírody. Hoare se věnuje popularizaci přírodovědného bádání prostřednictvím svých obsáhlých referenčních děl a poutavých přednášek. Jeho psaní vyniká jak hloubkou, tak srozumitelností, což čtenářům přináší fascinující vhled do divů přírody.
Objevte překvapující poznatky a dechberoucí informace o svých oblíbených zvířatech. Více než 100 zvířat seřazených od největších po nejmenší – od slona po sovu a od velryby po vážku. Dozvíte se fantastické podrobnosti o zvířatech z volné přírody a prohlédnete si je v nádherných fotografiích a ilustracích. Zjistíte věci, které by vás v životě nenapadly. Tato nádherná encyklopedie se úplně hemží životem.
Objevte úžasný svět přírody a poznejte fascinující horniny a minerály, život pod mikroskopem, rostliny a živočichy – od opálů po orchideje, od tapíra po muchomůrku. Tato skvělá encyklopedie obsahuje více než stovku příkladů z úchvatného života přírody. Na každé stránce najdete nádherné fotografie a krásné ilustrace, stejně jako překvapivé informace a příběhy, které nezapomenete.
1: Baleen whale 2: Orca 3: Elephant 4: Crocodile 5: Shark 6: Giraffe 7: Rhinoceros 8: Hippopotamus 9: Jellyfish 10: Cobra 11: Tiger 12: Dolphin 13: Lion 14: Walrus 15: Peafowl 16: Camel 17: Moose 18: Swordfish 19: Polar bear 20: Ostrich 21: Puma 22: Zebra 23: Kangaroo 24: Snow leopard 25: Boa 26: Cheetah 27: Anteater 28: Skunk 29: Salmon 30: Parrot 31: Quokka 32: Squirrel monkey 33: Viscacha 34: Parrotfish 35: Koala 36: Owl 37: Sloth 38: Fox 39: Hare 40: Kiwi 41: Platypus 42: Chameleon 43: Gila monster 44: Meerkat 45: Piranha 46: Toucan 47: Tortoise 48: Caecilian 49: Flying fish 50: Gecko 51: Seadragon 52: Puffin 53: Viperfish 54: Hedgehog 55: Reindeer 56: Stingray 57: African wild dog 58: Giant panda 59: Wolf 60: Gorilla 61: Milk snake 62: Seal 63: Sheep 64: Otter 65: Marine iguana 66: Orangutan 67: Wolverine 68: Flamingo 69: Octopus 70: Red panda 71: Beaver 72: Sea turtle 73: Pheasant 74: Penguin 75: Porcupine 76: Mandrill 77: Pangolin 78: Lemur 79: Vulture 80: Raccoon 81: Bat 82: Starfish 83: Axolotl 84: Slow loris 85: Toad 86: Moth 87: Mole 88: Hummingbird 89: Scorpion 90: Mantis shrimp 91: Butterfly 92: Kingfisher 93: Sea slug 94: Clownfish 95: Dragonfly 96: Frog 97: Grasshopper 98: Praying mantis 99: Crab 100: Beetle 101: Ant 102: Bug 103: Wasp 104: Spider 105: Tree of life 106: Glossary 107: Visual guide 108: Acknowledgements
The world is filled with curious objects made by plants, animals, and even by the Earth itself. Dive into this collection of more than 100 intriguing items from the natural world and discover the stories behind them. Learn how huge whales eat tiny animals from looking at their bristly teeth, why butterflies shine and glitter in the sunlight from seeing their minute wing scales, how plants transport water and food around from examining a delicate leaf skeleton, and what makes every snowflake unique from admiring their miniature, branching crystals of ice. Birds' eggs, a lump of coal, a glass sponge skeleton, a cacao pod, a mermaid's purse, a fossil human footprint, an ear of corn, a pine cone, an owl pellet, and a chrysalis--all tell a story. Arranged by animal, vegetable, or mineral, objects are shown with truly stunning photography and colorful illustrations to help explain the science behind them. The lively descriptions by best-selling nature writer Ben Hoare explore the remarkable tales behind each item and all are packed with information.Snowflakes, Skeletons, and Scales takes you on a tour of the Earth through the things made by nature. This book is for every inquisitive child who loves to spot objects when exploring outside and wants to know more about the wonderful and mysterious natural world.
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 favorites 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
A call to action for all young activists, giving them the information, inspiration, and practical advice they need to get their voices heard.
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!
Meet the animals from around the world that share our city spaces.
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 neighbors 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.
Exploring the fascinating world of animal partnerships, this book reveals the intricate symbiotic relationships that exist in nature. From corals and bacteria to big cat coalitions and cross-species alliances between birds and badgers, it showcases how these unexpected teams collaborate for survival. With engaging explanations and stunning visuals, the author, Ben Hoare, invites readers to discover the surprising dynamics of animal interactions and the unique stories that emerge from their cooperative behaviors.