A fascinating compendium showcasing the extraordinary wonders of the birds that share our world through exquisite ornithological illustrations, prints and drawings.
We share the Earth with more than 10,000 species of birds and we have always been enchanted by them. Here, over 60 birds, organized thematically into eight sections, cover all aspects of our relationship with birds.
'Songbirds' celebrates the greatest bird virtuosi, such as the Nightingale, while 'Birds of Prey' include majestic hunters s
What shape is wombat poo and why?
Why might a crab turn into a zombie?
What does a tree-shrew use as a toilet?
And which creature WANTS to be eaten?
Food is what keeps every animal alive, including us. But eating is not as simple as it seems. Bodies need to break down the food they eat, and this is where the digestive system plays a starring role. A starfish, a giraffe, a vulture and a bee eat, digest and poo in very different ways, and there's always a reason why.
This fabulously illustrated book opens up the digestive systems of a dizzying range of vertebrates and invertebrates, and explains why, in the animal kingdom.
A companion volume to "Cats of the Greek islands" and "Kittens of the Greek Islands", the sun-drenched Mediterranean provides an idyllic backdrop for more intimate portraits of feline affection.
These wonderful photographs of young animals are sure to capture children's (and adults') hearts. From the plains of Africa to the Arctic, Steve Bloom has focused on baby bears, chimpanzees, elephants, giraffes, gorillas, hippos, orangutans, pandas, penguins, rhinos, seals, zebras .
Told through the unique and personal story of the author, How to be your dog's best friend is bright and vibrant, filled with informative pages on dog-care for children.
Meet Lena and her rescue dog Jo!
This is the true story of how Lena and Jo became best friends, told through Lena's own beautiful illustrations. It's also a guidebook, packed with useful tips about caring for a dog of your own. Learn how to choose a dog, how to train them, feed them and groom them, and pick up lots of fascinating facts about why dogs behave the way they do.
Whatever the size and shape of your canine companion, this is essential reading for anyone who wants to be a dog's best friend.
