Ben Hoare

Opi uskomattomia tosiseikkoja ja kiehtoviatarinoita suosikkieläimistäsi. Lue otuksista, jotka saattavat jopa yllättää. Eläinten valtakunta herää henkiin tämän kauniin kokoelman avulla. Sivuilta löydät yli sata olentoa virtahevoista siileihin ja leijonista makeihin.Suurimmista pienempiin etenevä kirja valottaa maailman villieläimiä fantastisen yksityiskohtaisesti upeiden valokuvien ja loistavien kuvitusten avulla.

Come and discover the deep ocean, one of the most mysterious habitats on our planet. In its dark depths live some bizarre and beautiful creatures, from the dumbo octopus and the gulper eel to dazzling deep-sea corals. Packed with multi-layered pop-ups and flaps to lift, this incredible feat of paper-engineering invites young readers to look in detail at deep-sea creatures and understand how they are adapted to the extreme conditions of their otherworldly underwater home. From hydrothermal vents to cavernous trenches, this book is a tour of startling and strange scenery that reveals wonder after wonder, page after page. Written by award-winning wildlife journalist and nature nerd Ben Hoare and illustrated in striking colour and texture by rising star Jasmine Floyd, this fact-packed pop-up book shows the true beauty of the deep sea and the creatures that thrive in its depths. Perfect for readers from 7 to 100.

Take a fresh look at the natural world with best-selling author Ben HoareShapes of Nature captures the infinite variety and delicate beauty of the natural world. Taking inspiration from the world around us, we have arranged iridescent beetles, eye-popping tree frogs, knobbly sea shells, glistening crystals, fabulous fungi, and exquisite feathers into stunning artistic arrangements that are full of colour and packed with detail.These clever designs shine a light on nature’s variety with amazing clarity, they invite you to observe the differences between objects that look similar at first sight, and they reveal the intricate features that we normally overlook.If you're looking for a gift for nature lovers and aspiring collectors aged 9 and up, this delightful and informative book is the perfect choice – a treasure to pore over again and again, and a valuable addition to any family’s bookshelf.

Wetlands are among the richest habitats on our planet and a crucial home to some of the world's most endangered species. Bursting with frogs and other amphibians, as well as a whole host of other wildlife, they are dazzling havens of activity waiting to be explored. Packed with multi-layered pop-ups and flaps to lift, this incredible feat of paper-engineering allows young readers to look inside three wetland habitats, revealing wonder after wonder, page after page. From the surface of the water, where bugs skate, spiders hunt and flowers spread their petals, to the murky depths, where myriad creatures fight for survival, this book will take you on a tour of the wetlands like no other. Written by award-winning wildlife journalist and nature nerd Ben Hoare and illustrated in in striking colour and texture by rising star Jasmine Floyd, this fact-packed pop-up shows the true beauty of frogs, amphibians and the wildlife they live alongside. Perfect for readers from 7 to 100.

All too often, we regard poo as simply disgusting OR as an endless source of humour. But poo is a necessary part of a healthy body and the wider cycle of life, and it is vital to the functioning of nature on our planet. In Poo: A (Very) Natural History and a Powerful Future, discover the science of poo, how our bodies produce it and where it goes – as well as the many vital and astonishing uses for poo to help protect our environment, to generate our energy and even to use in our medical treatments. You will also discover the different ways that animals, from ants to whales, use poo for feeding, defence, camouflage, communication or nest-making. Intriguing and snigger-free, this highly digestible title is written with charm, wit and sophistication. It seeks to bust plenty of myths while providing exciting insights into how poo can be part of our bright future with breakthroughs in everything from human health and sustainable lifestyles to energy generation and space travel.

All too often, we regard poop as simply disgusting OR as an endless source of humor. But poop is a necessary part of a healthy body and the wider cycle of life, and it is vital to the functioning of nature on our planet. In Poop: A (Very) Natural History and a Powerful Future, discover the science of poop, how our bodies produce it and where it goes - as well as the many vital and astonishing uses for poop to help protect our environment, to generate our energy and even to use in our medical treatments. In this book, you will also discover the different ways that animals, from ants to whales, use poo for feeding, defence, camouflage, communication, or nest-making. Intriguing and snigger-free, this highly digestible title is written with charm, wit, and sophistication. It seeks to bust plenty of myths while providing exciting insights into how poop can be part of our bright future with breakthroughs in everything from human health and sustainable lifestyles to energy generation and space travel.

Discover a whole host of partnerships from across the animal kingdom, with the nature enthusiast and best-selling author Ben Hoare. Get acquainted with unexpected animal teams around the world, and find out how these groups thrive in the wild as they defend, feed, and plot with each other in order to survive in this fascinating and unique look at animals. Presenting these unpredictable discoveries, Ben Hoare's friendly, informative explanations are paired with striking photographs and colorful illustrations to make sure every page captivates the imagination. This unique animal book for children offers: Groundbreaking scientific discoveries, including animal behaviors that have only just been documented.Impressive facts about previously unknown animal behaviors that are guaranteed to wow adults and children alike.Animals shown in incredible detail through photographs paired with charming illustration.Animal Partnerships explores cooperative relationships between sea turtles at underwater "cleaning stations" ran by surgeon fish, "bands of brothers" within particular species of big cats, and even cross-species alliances between birds and dolphins that are hungry for a shared meal. Discover how animals and plants depend upon each other to hold their territory, and how even humans have come to develop partnerships with animals all around the world.

Big ideas for curious minds are simply explained in this fascinating book about the secrets of bees.Bees are incredible! There are so many different kinds found all over the world, from honeybees to diggers, leafcutters, and even meat-eating vulture bees.Discover how a bee's eyes see the world in a unique way, how bees pollinate plants, how they communicate with a waggle dance, and how without bees, the world would be a very different (and much less wonderful) place.The first in a new series of illustrated single-subject STE(A)M books for children aged 7-10, exploring some of the universe's most fascinating subjects.Created in consultation with Professor Beverley Glover and Dr Sally Lee of the Cambridge University Botanic Garden.Written in accessible, bitesize chunks and filled with bright, colourful illustrations on every page.

Big ideas for curious minds are simply explained in this fascinating book about the secrets of bees.Bees are incredible! There are so many different kinds found all over the world, from honeybees to diggers, leafcutters, and even meat-eating vulture bees.Discover how a bee's eyes see the world in a unique way, how bees pollinate plants, how they communicate with a waggle dance, and how without bees, the world would be a very different (and much less wonderful) place.The first in a new series of illustrated single-subject STE(A)M books for children aged 7-10, exploring some of the universe's most fascinating subjects.Created in consultation with Professor Beverley Glover and Dr Sally Lee of the Cambridge University Botanic Garden.Written in accessible, bitesize chunks and filled with bright, colourful illustrations on every page.

We Are All Animals offers children an awe-inspiring new way to understand the animal kingdom. This unique book reveals astonishing similarities in the anatomy – and many more characteristics - of humans and other animals, celebrating our entire furry, scaly, slimy, slippery extended family. Did you know that most animal bodies, including ours, are shaped like tubes? Or that humans share 75% of their genes with chickens? That rats are ticklish, and dolphins give each other names? Children will be delighted to discover how similar they are to bats, bees, dogs, frogs, jellyfish, giraffes, and many more. By encouraging readers to make connections between distant corners of the animal kingdom, this book celebrates the extraordinary ways in which all of Earth’s creatures are connected. Created in partnership with the Humanimal Trust, a charity advocating collaboration between physicians and veterinarians, this book is underpinned by cutting-edge medical science. The charity’s founder - Professor Noel Fitzpatrick - is an internationally renowned veterinarian, who also stars in his own TV series, The Supervet (a nickname he has earned through the groundbreaking veterinary procedures he performs). He has written a foreword to the book, and his extensive medical expertise runs throughout every page.

Find out how similar you are to your favorite animal and how.We Are All Animals offers children an awe-inspiring new way to understand the animal kingdom.This unique book reveals astonishing similarities in the anatomy - and many more characteristics - of humans and other animals, celebrating our entire furry, scaly, slimy, slippery, extended family.Did you know that most animal bodies, including ours, are shaped like tubes? Or that humans share 75% of their genes with chickens? That rats are ticklish, and dolphins give each other names? Children will be delighted to discover how similar they are to bats, bees, dogs, frogs, jellyfish, giraffes, and many more. By encouraging readers to make connections between distant corners of the animal kingdom, this book celebrates the extraordinary ways in which all of Earth's creatures are connected.Created in partnership with the Humanimal Trust, a charity advocating collaboration between physicians and veterinarians, this book is underpinned by cutting-edge medical science. The charity's founder - Professor Noel Fitzpatrick - is an internationally renowned veterinarian, who also stars in his own TV series, The Supervet (a nickname he has earned through the groundbreaking veterinary procedures he performs). He has written a foreword to the book, and his extensive medical expertise runs throughout every page.Includes a glossary and index.

Vahvas hüpikraamatus ootab avastamist putukate ja teiste selgrootute võlumaailm. "Putukate elu" tutvustab lülijalgseid erksatest mardikatest võrkukuduvate ämblikeni. Imetle pisielukate pabermudeleid ning uuri lülijalgsete kehaehitust, lennuvõimet, eluviisi ja varjumistehnikaid.Raamatu on koostanud auhinnatud teadusajakirjanik Ben Hoare ja illustreerinud Jasmine Floyd.

Discover a treasure trove of bugs and other invertebrates in this deluxe pop-up book. Packed with multi-layered pop-ups and flaps to lift, this incredible feat of paper-engineering takes a close-up look at insects and arachnids, and their incredible lives. From shiny bright beetles, to giant-winged butterflies, to silk-weaving spiders, this book reveals wonder after wonder, page after page.Written by award-winning wildlife journalist, Ben Hoare, and illustrated in striking colour and texture by rising star Jasmine Floyd, this fact-packed pop-up shows the true beauty of the insect kingdom. With a sparkling holographic cover and stunning Psychedelic design, it's the perfect gift for anyone from seven to 99!

Soar through the sky with best-selling author Ben Hoare and discover some of the most exquisite birds on our planet.The seventh book in the bestselling Children’s Anthologies series, An Anthology of Exquisite Birds explores some of the most impressive birds on our planet.Children aged 7-9 can marvel at the miniature bee hummingbird that flaps its wings 200 times a second or the oilbird that navigates pitch-black caves using echolocation, in this striking collection showcasing more than 90 birds.This impressive bird anthology for kids offers:- A wide selection of birds featured throughout, each accompanied by a beautiful photograph and an illustration.- The 7th book in the bestselling Children’s Anthologies series, selling more than 39,000 copies in the UK.- A quality gift book, with metallic foil all over, a ribbon and striking photographs on every page.An Anthology of Exquisite Birds pairs photography with storybook descriptions that will captivate young readers, whether it's finding out about condors and cuckoos or swans and starlings. Features on eggs, feathers, nests, and other key topics explore the enormous variety of avian adaptations. There is also a visual index packed with reference information for young bird enthusiasts, including the size and range of each species.More in the seriesAn Anthology of Exquisite Birds is part of the beautiful and informative Children’s Anthology series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore the natural world with The Wonders of Nature, let them walk with the dinosaurs in Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life, explore the incredible ecosystems and geology of our planet with Earth, or dive into the deep with An Anthology of Aquatic Life.