Author : Tom Jackson
Publisher : Southwater Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,55 MB
Release : 2005-02
Category : Amphibians
ISBN : 9781844761289
A natural history guide section focuses on how animals have adapted in terms of anatomy, senses and survival skills.
Author : Sami Bayly
Publisher : Lothian Children's Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 29,17 MB
Release : 2022-01-25
Category : Animal behavior
ISBN : 9780734420046
SHORTLISTED CBCA BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2022 - EVE POWNALL AWARD Come along for another fresh take on the animal kingdom from bestselling author and illustrator, Sami Bayly. Discover 60 of the most peculiar pairs in nature and learn how plant and animal species rely on each other for their survival. Whether it be a rare tick living in the fur of a pygmy possum, a stick insect feasting and hiding out amongst the Melaleuca or a handfish laying its eggs on a sea squirt, incredible natural relationships deserve to be explored and celebrated. Investigating all types of relationships, from symbiotic to parasitic, this is an eye-opening guide to the natural world. Many species steer clear of those who are different, but the animals and plants in this book have evolved to form relationships with some of the most unlikely partners, and they couldn't live without them. This gorgeous hardcover book is illustrated in exquisite detail by award-winning author and illustrator, Sami Bayly. The perfect companion to The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals and The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Dangerous Animals.
Author : Sami Bayly
Publisher : Wren & Rook
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 13,67 MB
Release : 2022-06-23
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781526364890
Discover more than 60 of the world's most dangerous animals and the facts behind their bad reputations, including the highly venomous Brazilian wandering spider and the truly terrifying Tasmanian Devil. The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Dangerous Animals is a fascinating compendium of the strange and the dangerous of the animal kingdom. Did you know that African buffaloes have good memories and have been known to attack people who have hurt them in the past? And that piranha fish can smell a single drop of blood in 200 litres of water? Have you heard of the carnivorous caterpillars of Hawaii? But don't panic - these animals are not actually out to get us! They have simply evolved some amazing features to protect themselves from predators, including us humans. With detailed illustrations to pore over, curious children (and the adults in their lives) will love discovering the facts behind the bad reputations of these truly fascinating creatures. From the talented author and illustrator of The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of 'Ugly' Animals, Sami Bayly.
Author : Pat Slater
Publisher :
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 23,27 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Animals
ISBN : 9781740212441
Author : Sami Bayly
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 14,36 MB
Release : 2020-06-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1526363054
Marvel as you enter a fascinating hidden world of animals in this encyclopaedia of the animal kingdom's most unusual and so-called 'ugly' species. It's time to see ugliness in a whole new light! With more than sixty animals to explore, this compendium of the unusual celebrates the beauty in 'ugliness'. Children and adults alike will pore over the breathtaking scientific illustrations of unusual animals, discovering why these creatures developed such extraordinary features and learning about science and nature along the way. Featuring illustrations and facts about the thorniest species the animal kingdom has to offer, from the naked mole rat to the goblin shark, aye-aye, blobfish and many more. This gorgeous book is illustrated in exquisite detail by debut artist, Sami Bayly.
Author : Leonard Cronin
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,4 MB
Release : 2024
Category :
ISBN : 9781761470806
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 615 pages
File Size : 33,13 MB
Release : 1979
Category : Birds
ISBN :
Author : Kylie Currey
Publisher : Steve Parish
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 47,83 MB
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Marine animals
ISBN : 9781740218009
Author : Kingfisher
Publisher : My First Reference...Kingfisher
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 47,84 MB
Release : 2020-04-27
Category : Animals
ISBN : 9780753445266
Let your child take their first look at the animal kingdom in My First Encyclopedia of Animals. This beautiful first reference book boasts over 500 detailed colour illustrations covering hundreds of species, including brilliant birds, cool reptiles and amazing marine life, as well as animal habits and habitats. With a helpful guide at the beginning and fact boxes full of up-to-date information, every child will love reading the pages of this comprehensive view of the animal world. Kingfisher's My First Reference series is the perfect library for any child. Featuring a comprehensive dictionary, thesaurus, encyclopedia and encyclopedia of animals, this fun, informative and beautifully illustrated collection is a wonderful addition to bookshelves everywhere.
Author : Leonard Cronin
Publisher : Allen & Unwin
Page : 55 pages
File Size : 21,28 MB
Release : 2017-03-29
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1925576582
Come on a journey into the world of Australia's wildlife, exploring all the different habitats, from parched deserts to lush rainforests. DISCOVER the mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and insects that live there. SEARCH for the animals hidden in each habitat scene. FIND OUT about the fish that walks; the sixth sense of the platypus; the deadly venom of the desert death adder; the strange table manners of the sea star. This environmental atlas of Australian animals by an expert team is full of fascinating facts and superb illustrations.
