Christiane Dorion

WINNER OF THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARDS 2022 An international best-seller, translated into over 25 languages In this book you will meet the animal inventors who have shared their super inventing powers to make amazing things for humans. We have invented ways of solving problems, making unbelievable materials, ways of getting around and working out how to survive on our own for millions of years. Often human scientists try and solve a problem or invent a new tool and they realise that animals have already invented it for them. Sometimes when a human inventor gets stuck, they come to the animal kingdom to see if we can help them out. In this book you will meet the crème de la crème of animal innovators who have created or are in the process of inventing things that people use every day. Meet the shark who invented a pair of swimming shorts so fast, they were banned from the Olympic games. Check out the snail who has invented a house that stays cool inside even in the desert. And take a closer look at the eagle whose super-zoom vision has inspired the invention of the world's tiniest and most powerful cameras. Every animal – and their invention – is a marvel in this unique non-fiction blend of science, technology and wildlife that will change the way you look at the natural world.

WINNER OF THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARDS 2022 An international best-seller, translated into over 25 languages In this book you will meet the animal inventors who have shared their super inventing powers to make amazing things for humans. We have invented ways of solving problems, making unbelievable materials, ways of getting around, and working out how to survive on our own for millions of years. Often human scientists try and solve a problem or invent a new tool and they realize that animals have already invented it for them. Sometimes when a human inventor gets stuck, they come to the animal kingdom to see if we can help them out. In this book you will meet the cr me de la cr me of animal innovators who have created or are in the process of inventing things that people use every day. Meet the shark who invented a pair of swimming shorts so fast, they were banned from the Olympic games. Check out the snail who has invented a house that stays cool inside even in the desert. And take a closer look at the eagle whose super-zoom vision has inspired the invention of the world's tiniest and most powerful cameras. Every animal--and their invention--is a marvel in this unique non-fiction blend of science, technology, and wildlife that will change the way you look at the natural world.

Follow Victorian naturalist and explorer Alfred Russel Wallace on his intrepid journeys across the globe and find out how he developed his own theory of evolution in this beautiful illustrated gift hardback. In 1858, Alfred Russel Wallace’s travels in the Amazon Basin and Malay Archipelago led him to discover natural selection independently of Charles Darwin. Darwin's Rival traces Wallace’s life from his childhood in the Welsh countryside to his rise to prominence among the scientific community, via dense tropical jungles and perilous journeys – and shines a light on one of the most important contributors to the theory of evolution. With evocative illustrations by Harry Tennant, this stunning gift book will appeal to children and adults alike, and is the perfect introduction to the man so often eclipsed by his contemporary and friend Charles Darwin.

Journey through rain and snow, sunshine and sleet, and even hurricanes and tornadoes in this beautifully illustrated picture book paperback about the weather Tackling both normal and extreme scenarios, this is an entertaining and enlightening exploration of the world's weather. With bright, friendly illustrations, this book stimulates learning and encourages readers to think about how humans can influence Earth's climate. Now available in paperback.

Journey through the story of our magnificent home planet and its spectacular features in this beautifully illustrated picture book paperback about planet Earth. Answering a multitude of questions about how our world works, this fun, engaging book introduces Earth's important cycles and offers an exciting way to learn geography and science. Packed with facts, this book encourages readers to think about the impact of human actions on our environment while engendering respect for the natural world. Now available in paperback.

Journey through the story of our magnificent home planet and its spectacular features in this beautifully illustrated book about planet Earth. How the World Works tells children exactly that, answering each and every question they have about how Earth was formed, why we get earthquakes and volcanoes, where rain comes from and so much more.Richly informative text from Christiane Dorion combines with Beverley Young's painterly illustrations, taking children on a bright and beautiful discovery of our planet's unique story and wondrous features.Also available: HOW THE WEATHER WORKS

Tackling both normal and extreme scenarios, this is an entertaining and enlightening exploration of the world's weather. With bright, friendly illustrations, plus pop-ups, pull-tabs, and booklets, this interactive book stimulates learning and encourages children to think about how humans can influence the world's climate.

Ihmiset uskovat pystyvänsä rakentamaan mitä vain, mutta tosiasiassa meillä on vielä paljon opittavaa eläimiltä, jotka ovat meitä miljoonia vuosia edellä. Luonnon keksinnöt ansaitsevat ihailumme. Eläinten ja kasvien kehittämät rakennelmat ovat kaikessa energiatehokkuudessaan yksinkertaisesti nerokkaita!

Tule mukaan tutustumaan luonnon ihmeellisiin oivalluksiin! Tiesitkö, että moneen ihmisen pohtimaan ongelmaan on löytynyt ratkaisu eläimiltä? Tässä kirjassa tapaamme luonnon omat ideanikkarit, joiden nerokkuus peittoaa ihmisen mennen tullen. Esimerkiksi hain nahkaa muistuttava kangas tekee uimareista jopa liian nopeita olympialaisiin, ja kotkan supertarkka näkö on toiminut esikuvana kaikista pienimmille ja tarkimmille kameroille. Moniin keksintöihin liittyy hauska tarina, kuten vaikkapa tarranauhan syntyyn. Sen taustalla on ollut koira ja sen turkkiin tarttuneet takiaiset! Maailman ensimmäinen vedenalainen tunneli on sekin saanut innoituksensa itse laivamadolta. Mitähän eläimet auttavat meitä keksimään seuraavaksi? Vaihtoehtoja löytyy aina virtahevon inspiroimasta aurinkorasvasta laiskiaisten vahvistamiin riippusiltoihin...

New title in the internationally best-selling, and Blue Peter Book Award-winning series. Following on from the incredible Invented by Animals, Built by Animals introduces us to the creatures who have inspired the materials and techniques that are used in the building world today. Meet the animals behind the most amazing building tech, humorously brought to life by Yeji Yun and expertly explained by WWF educator Christiane Dorion. This book dives into theworld of biomimicry and answers questions like: How can we use more solar energy to power our homes? How can we grow plants in the desert? How can we pump water to the top of very tall buildings? How can we clean polluted rivers? From the bee's honeycomb shape that strengthens structures to termites' that build their nests with natural air con, these creatures did it first And, at the end of the book, find out who wins big at the Animal Builder Awards Will it be the prairie dog, the peacock, the beaver, or the firefly? Built by Animals explores this amazing STEM subject in a deceptively simple way, showing children that the future of architecture can be inspired by and be respectful of nature.

New title in the internationally best-selling, and Blue Peter Book Award-winning series. Following on from the incredible Invented by Animals, Built by Animals introduces us to the creatures who have inspired the materials and techniques that are used by humans in the building world today. Meet over 26 animals behind the most amazing building tech, humorously brought to life by Yeji Yun and wittily and expertly explained by WWF educator Christiane Dorion. This book dives into theworld of biomimicry and answers questions like: How can we use more solar energy to power our homes?How can we grow plants in the desert?How can we pump water to the top of very tall buildings?How can we clean polluted rivers? From the bee’s honeycomb shape that strengthens structures to termites that build their nests with natural air con, these creatures did it first! And, at the end of the book, find out who wins big at the Animal Builder Awards! Will it be the prairie dog, the peacock, the beaver or the firefly?Built by Animals explores this amazing STEM subject in a deceptively simple way, showing children that the future of architecture can be inspired by and be respectful of nature.

Många smarta uppfinningar vi använder idag, finns tack vare djuren. Under miljontals år har de testat och utvecklat egenskaper, tekniker och material för att lösa problem och för att kunna överleva. I den här boken på får du träffa några av de djuren. Överraskande och spännande fakta! VISSTE DU ATT: Lövgrodans förmåga att klättra på våta ytor, har inspirerat till en mini-robot som kan ta sig fram inuti människokroppen och att det finns baddräkter som är supersnabba för att materialet imiterar hajens speciella hud.

DEN KLASSISKE BOKEN OM DYRENE, MED EN EKSTRA WOW-FAKTOR *** VISSTE DU AT ett av de raskeste togene i hele verden ble gjort enda raskere og mer stillegående ved hjelp av ISFUGLEN? Eller at TERMITTER hjalp forskerne med å lage hus som holdte seg kjølige selv i varmt vær? Og at BLEKKSPRUTEN kanskje kan lære oss mennesker hvordan vi kan lage en usynlighetskappe? *** I denne boken kommer du til å møte noen av DE STØRSTE STJERNENE BLANT DYREOPPFINNERNE. De har inspirert menneskene til å utvikle utrolige oppfinnelser, og løse vanskelige problemer. DU KOMMER TIL Å SE PÅ DYRENE MED NYE ØYNE ETTER Å HA LEST DENNE BOKEN. *** «Boken har masse spennende fakta, teksten er ekstremt tilgjengelig og fristende, og humor og attraktive illustrasjoner engasjere leseren fra det øyeblikket de plukket den opp. [...] 'Dyrenes oppfinnelser' er altoppslukende og inspirerer oss til å se på vår fantastiske dyreverden på en helt ny måte!» . North Somerset Teacher's Book Award *** «Her er det mange WOW-øyeblikk å glede seg over. Boken er fascinerende og lærerikt og dyrene som er omtalt er mange og varierte.» .Armadillo Magazine *** «En ekte feiring av dyrene som ofte ligger et skritt foran oss mennesker - også når det gjelder teknologi. [...] En flott sakprosabok som er fascinerende i seg selv, men som også er full av potensial for læreplanen. . Books for Topics *** Forfatteren Christiane Dorion er en prisbelønt forfatter og pedagog. Hun har skrevet en rekke barnebøker om naturen og har jobbet med WWF og andre miljøorganisasjoner i over 30 år. Du kan besøke nettstedet hennes på www.christianedorion.com.

WINNER OF THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARDS 2022An international best-seller, translated into over 25 languagesIn this book you will meet the animal inventors who have shared their super inventing powers to make amazing things for humans. We have invented ways of solving problems, making unbelievable materials, ways of getting around and working out how to survive on our own for millions of years. Often human scientists try and solve a problem or invent a new tool and they realise that animals have already invented it for them.Sometimes when a human inventor gets stuck, they come to the animal kingdom to see if we can help them out. In this book you will meet the crème de la crème of animal innovators who have created or are in the process of inventing things that people use every day.Meet the shark who invented a pair of swimming shorts so fast, they were banned from the Olympic games. Check out the snail who has invented a house that stays cool inside even in the desert. And take a closer look at the eagle whose super-zoom vision has inspired the invention of the world's tiniest and most powerful cameras. Every animal – and their invention – is a marvel in this unique non-fiction blend of science, technology and wildlife that will change the way you look at the natural world.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARDS 2022 An international best-seller, translated into over 25 languages Often human scientists try and solve a problem or invent a new tool and they realise that animals have already invented it for them. In this book you will meet the animal inventors who have shared their super inventing powers to make amazing things for humans. We have invented ways of solving problems, making unbelievable materials, ways of getting around and working out how to survive on our own for millions of years. Sometimes when a human inventor gets stuck, they come to the animal kingdom to see if we can help them out. In this book you will meet the cr me de la cr me of animal innovators who have created or are in the process of inventing things that people use every day. Meet the shark who invented a pair of swimming shorts so fast, they were banned from the Olympic games. And meet the snail who has invented a house that stays cool inside even in the desert.

A beautifully illustrated volume follows a lesser-known Victorian naturalist and explorer on his global journeys -- and reveals how he developed his own theory of evolution. Everyone knows Charles Darwin, the famous naturalist who proposed a theory of evolution. But not everyone knows the story of Alfred Russel Wallace, Darwin's friend and rival who simultaneously discovered the process of natural selection. This sumptuously illustrated book tells Wallace's story, from his humble beginnings to his adventures in the Amazon rain forest and Malay Archipelago, and demonstrates the great contribution he made to one of the most important scientific discoveries of all time.

Follow Victorian naturalist and explorer Alfred Russel Wallace on his intrepid journeys across the globe and find out how he developed his own theory of evolution in this beautiful illustrated gift hardback.In 1858, Alfred Russel Wallace’s travels in the Amazon Basin and Malay Archipelago led him to discover natural selection independently of Charles Darwin. Darwin's Rival traces Wallace’s life from his childhood in the Welsh countryside to his rise to prominence among the scientific community, via dense tropical jungles and perilous journeys – and shines a light on one of the most important contributors to the theory of evolution. With evocative illustrations by Harry Tennant, this stunning gift book will appeal to children and adults alike, and is the perfect introduction to the man so often eclipsed by his contemporary and friend Charles Darwin.

The world is rich with marvellous forests and amazing communities of plants, animals, fungi and minute creatures that populate them. Learn all about the woods, experience each sound and smell and explore all the hidey-holes and cosy dens of its dwellers with this big and beautiful book all about forests, published in partnership with The Woodland Trust, the largest woodland conservation charity in the UK. Marvel at the peaceful twilight of the deciduous forest, where birds gather twigs, bats shelter in tree trunks and the carpet of fallen leaves becomes small creatures’ homes. Spot a bald eagle soaring high up in the winter sky through the towering green giants of the redwood forest. Discover all the noises in the Amazonian rainforest, where most creatures live in the tree canopy together, creating a symphony of sounds. Each forest has something special to offer and is invaluable. Into the Forest is a celebration of trees and wildlife all around the world. Children will find out how trees change colour through seasons, how to plant their own trees and the importance of protecting our forests through sustainability.