Ben Hoare
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Discover the incredible stories and myths behind your favorite animals--whether it's how the koala got its name, or which animal the Ancient Egyptians thought rolled the sun across the sky. Children will pore over the spectacular photographs, including detailed close-ups, and learn fun facts at the same time. Containing more than 100 species, this beautiful modern bestiary lets you find the animals that interest you, and possibly uncover a new favorite...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Unearth the stories behind the natural world This collection of amazing animals, plants, rocks and minerals, and microorganisms will wow children and adults alike. 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....
3) Birds
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Meet incredible birds - from eagles, owls, and parrots, to hummingbirds, penguins, and birds of paradise - in this children's book full of photographs and illustrations, fascinating facts, and engaging challenges. Find out how birds from around the world fly, feed, sense the world, communicate, build nests, protect their eggs, raise chicks, keep their feathers in top condition, defend themselves, and travel in search of food and nesting sites."--...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Enjoy more than 100 extraordinary stories of unusual species, behaviors, 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. Children aged 7-9 can read stories of more than one hundred unique animals, plants and phenomena and learn about...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
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.
6) Wild city
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"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,...
7) Birds
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics, habitats, and behavior of birds and examines kinds of seashore birds, woodland birds, birds of prey, and others.