Author : Kate Hursthouse
Publisher :
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 46,93 MB
Release : 2018-04-29
Category :
ISBN : 9780473422356
The vibrant, full colour illustrations by New Zealand artist Kate Hursthouse takes us on a journey to meet some of our world's fabulous, colourful creatures.
Author : Jonathan Bradley Jonathan Bradley
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 26,8 MB
Release : 2020-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781910723999
There are 59 butterfly species to be found in the British Isles and each one is featured in this beautifully illustrated book. 'Kaleidoscope' is the collective noun for butterflies. With commentaries on the appearance, habitats and life-cycles of each butterfly, the stories behind their names and the people who first identified them, the author, Jonathan Bradley, has also written a short poem to accompany each butterfly, painting a vivid picture of the distinctive habits of the species and how they have inspired and moved us. The exceptionally beautiful butterfly photographs have been taken by Yealand Kulfayan, an Associate of the Royal Photographic Society, who - like the author - has had a life-long fascination with butterflies and has looked for them all over the UK and Europe.
Author : Woop Studios
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,74 MB
Release : 2013-09-17
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781452108230
This illustrated guide compiles over 2,000 collective nouns and brings them to life in stunningly colorful, graphic artwork from the design dynamos at Woop Studios. Chock-full of treasures of the English language, the diversity of terms collected here covers topics from plants and animals (a parade of elephants, an embarrassment of pandas) to people and things (a pomposity of professors, an exultation of fireworks) and range from the familiar (a pride of lions) to the downright obscure (an ooze of amoebas). Pronunciations, definitions, etymologies, and historical anecdotes make this beautiful book an entertaining read, a standout reference, and a visual treat. Language lovers and art appreciators alike will be captivated by this gem, rich in word and image.
Author : Chloe Rhodes
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 47,71 MB
Release : 2014-09-11
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1782433171
Collective nouns are one of the most charming oddities of the English language, but have you ever stopped to wonder where these peculiar terms actually came from?
Author : PatrickGeorge
Publisher : Patrickgeorge
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,42 MB
Release : 2012
Category : English language
ISBN : 9781908473004
A compilation of creepy-crawly collective nouns complete with stunning and appealing illustrations perfectly designed for challenging enquiring minds A plague of locusts, a flock of lice, a colony of ants: these are some of the insect collective nouns you may already know. But have you heard of a loveliness of ladybirds, a clew of worms, or a kaleidoscope of butterflies? Then turn the pages of this book to discover a collection of lesser-known and sometimes more fanciful terms, and hope that you will never be forced to encounter a ghost of knats or a bike of wasps--but if you do at least you'll know what to call them!
Author : Juliana Berners
Publisher :
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 13,64 MB
Release : 1881
Category : Falconry
ISBN :
Author : Woop Studios
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 47,65 MB
Release : 2012-06-22
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1452119791
An embarrassment of pandas, a galaxy of starfish, a shiver of sharks...these are all collective nouns used to describe their groups. Woop Studios, acclaimed for their work on the Harry Potter movies, has illustrated these quirky phrases, creating a series of extraordinarily beautiful art that has been collected here for the first time. The colorful introduction to animals and the alphabet is accessible for young children, while the gorgeous, whimsical art and clever wordplay make it perfect for design-savvy parents and inspired gift givers. Longer than the standard picture book, with high design and production values, this is a volume readers will want on their coffee tables in addition to their child's bookshelf.
Author : Anna Wright
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 10,55 MB
Release : 2016-11-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0571334830
Anna Wright's stunning introduction to non-fiction and the natural world is enlivened by her gorgeously sophisticated and fun art style which mixes pen and ink, watercolour and fabric collage. Find out what 'pronking' is and how one jellyfish can become two in the humourous descriptions. Both educational and beautiful Anna's unique picture book shows the character of these animals beyond their familiar forms.
Author : Julie Hedlund
Publisher : Little Bahalia Publishing LLC
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 29,12 MB
Release : 2013-09
Category : Animal societies
ISBN : 9780989668804
A surfeit of skunks, a troop of monkeys, a clutter of spiders...these colorful and poetic words for animal groups are called "collective nouns," and children will learn all about them in Julie Hedlund's rhyming picture book. With beautiful painted illustrations by Pamela Baron, each animal group is brought to life in color-splashed environments sure to fascinate any child. The magnificent illustrations and playful use of language make it perfect for design-savvy parents and inspired gift givers. This book was first released as an interactive book app for the iPad, and its animated version is still available for the digital set to enjoy. This book is tied to Common Core standards, and includes information for teachers and parents on how to enhance a reader's comprehension with reading strategies and activity ideas.
Author : James Lipton
Publisher : Viking Adult
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 42,78 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Humor
ISBN :
A collection of "terms of venery," collective nouns. The origin of some of the terms is explained, and more than 250 of the terms are illustrated with engravings by Dürer and Grandville and others.
