Jules Howard

Ne tömistelevät. Ne murjovat. Ne karjuvat. Ne rähisevät. Ne ovat niin älykkäitä, että pystyisivät peittoamaan lähes kaikki muut maapallon elämänmuodot. Ne ovat MEGAFAUNAA!Upea tietoteos esittelee planeettaamme muokanneita valtavia eläimiä – aina miljoonia vuosia sitten eläneistä jättimäisistä ihmisapinoista, sapelihammaskissoista ja jättilinnuista nykyajan suureläimiin, kuten norsuihin, kirahveihin ja valaisiin. Saat tietää, miksi näistä otuksista on kasvanut niin mahtavia, miksi osa niistä on kuollut sukupuuttoon ja miten ne ovat tehneet maapallosta paremman elinympäristön meille kaikille.

Step into the forest and look a little closer—beneath the leaves, on tree trunks, and even in your own garden, fungi are quietly working their wonders. From glowing toadstools and fluffy puffballs to delicious truffles and rainbow-bright slime molds, the Encyclopedia of Fungi introduces you to the fascinating hidden kingdom right under our feet. Packed with over 300 fungi from around the world, this enchanting encyclopedia is filled with vibrant illustrations and easy-to-understand facts about where they grow, how they live, and the special roles they play in nature. Children will love spotting their favourites, learning about each species, and discovering which mushrooms form fairy rings, which help trees talk to each other, and which ones are just too weird to believe! Organised into clear sections, with handy tips, a glossary, and an index to help with exploring, this book is designed for dipping in and out—whether on a family walk in the woods, curled up at storytime, or as a go-to guide for budding young naturalists. Both a joyful reference and a beautiful keepsake, the Encyclopedia of Fungi invites children and grown-ups alike to celebrate the small but mighty organisms that make our world so extraordinary.

Fish are FINTASTIC! No, really – they do so much for us! They help prevent diseases, make sand, create medicine and much more... Follow your pufferfish guide through this wacky book to find out all about the good these creatures do, right from the (sea)horse's mouth. They're just CLAMouring to show off their special skills and features, explaining why they’re so important to the ecosystem and letting you know exactly why they shouldn't be underestimated. You’ll meet: the gulping guppies who help stop the spread of diseases like malaria by eating up all the mosquito larvae in ponds near human villages the herring shoals who've invented a smelly way to communicate – through farts, which even have different accents the great white sharks who work diligently to stop smaller animals taking over foodchains, keeping the underwater eco-system in balance And many, many more! Without fish like the ones in this book, we wouldn't be here, but they're in danger of disappearing. This book introduces young readers to a loveable bunch of fishy friends, encouraging a new generation of underwater protectors. With gloriously quirky text and illustrations from dynamic duo Jules Howard and Gosia Herba, this stunning book will reel you in hook, line and sinker!

Fish are FINTASTIC No, really--they do so much for us They help prevent diseases, make sand, create medicine, and much more. . . Follow your pufferfish guide through this wacky book to find out all about the good these creatures do, right from the (sea)horse's mouth. They're just CLAMouring to show off their special skills and features, explaining why they're so important to the ecosystem and letting you know exactly why they shouldn't be underestimated. You'll meet: the gulping guppies who help stop the spread of diseases like malaria by eating up all the mosquito larvae in ponds near human villages the herring shoals who've invented a smelly way to communicate--through farts, which even have different accents the great white sharks who work diligently to stop smaller animals taking over foodchains, keeping the underwater eco-system in balance And many, many more Without fish like the ones in this book, we wouldn't be here, but they're in danger of disappearing. This book introduces young readers to a loveable bunch of fishy friends, encouraging a new generation of underwater protectors. With gloriously quirky text and illustrations from dynamic duo Jules Howard and Gosia Herba, this stunning book will reel you in hook, line, and sinker

Encyclopedia of Birds is your ultimate guide to the extraordinary world of birds, packed with information about 300+ species from every corner of the globe. From the tiniest hummingbird to the mighty wandering albatross, this comprehensive encyclopedia celebrates the dazzling diversity of bird life. Written by zoologist and natural history expert, Jules Howard, and brought to life with spectacular artwork by Namasri Niumim, this book will awaken curiosity and appreciation for these feathered wonders. Inside, you’ll discover: Detailed information about hundreds of species from parrots and toucans to owls, cranes and flamingos. Fascinating anatomy and adaptations. Learn how feathers, hollow bones and specialised beaks help birds thrive in nearly every habitat. Behavioural marvels such as courtship dances, mimicry, tool use, echolocation and epic migrations. The ecological roles of birds including as pollinators, seed dispersers and pest controllers which helps keep ecosystems in balance. Conservation stories. You’ll meet endangered species like the kakapo and California condor and discover how we can help protect them. Perfect for family exploration, Encyclopedia of Birds invites readers to decode the skies and hedgerows together, whether after a countryside walk or while spotting feathered visitors in the garden. Also designed for effortless navigation, it's both an elegant addition to any home library and a trusted, authoritative resource for classrooms.

Encyclopedia of Birds is your ultimate guide to the extraordinary world of birds, packed with information about 300+ species from every corner of the globe. From the tiniest hummingbird to the mighty wandering albatross, this comprehensive encyclopedia celebrates the dazzling diversity of bird life. Written by zoologist and natural history expert, Jules Howard, and brought to life with spectacular artwork by Namasri Niumim, this book will awaken curiosity and appreciation for these feathered wonders. Inside, you'll discover: Detailed information about hundreds of species from parrots and toucans to owls, cranes and flamingos. Fascinating anatomy and adaptations. Learn how feathers, hollow bones, and specialised beaks help birds thrive in nearly every habitat. Behavioural marvels such as courtship dances, mimicry, tool use, echolocation, and epic migrations. The ecological roles of birds including as pollinators, seed dispersers, and pest controllers which helps keep ecosystems in balance. Conservation stories. You'll meet endangered species like the kākāpō and California condor and discover how we can help protect them. Perfect for family exploration, Encyclopedia of Birds invites readers to decode the skies and hedgerows together, whether after a countryside walk or while spotting feathered visitors in the garden. Also designed for effortless navigation, it's both an elegant addition to any home library and a trusted, authoritative resource for classrooms.

‘Planet Earth is just amazing,’ said Flarp. ‘Mostly, it’s a planet of beetles, but if you look closely there’s so much else going on, too.'Shhh! It's midnight at the Museum of Earth Animals, where a class of Martian children are on a special sleepover school trip to learn about all the strange and fascinating creatures of Earth. They're all snoozing peacefully when ... CRASH! Something is causing chaos in the galleries and it's up to Lolo and Flarp to figure out WHO or WHAT it is. Is it a burglar? A monster? A dinosaur? Follow our Martian friends as they explore the museum halls at night, finding out lots of fascinating animal facts along the way. Featuring funny text by zoologist Jules Howard, magnificent illustrations by Matt Hunt and fold-out pages with lots to spot, this is a book kids will reach for it again and again.

‘Planet Earth is just amazing,’ said Flarp. ‘Mostly, it’s a planet of beetles, but if you look closely there’s so much else going on, too.'Shhh! It's midnight at the Museum of Earth Animals, where a class of Martian children are on a special sleepover school trip to learn about all the strange and fascinating creatures of Earth. They're all snoozing peacefully when ... CRASH! Something is causing chaos in the galleries and it's up to Lolo and Flarp to figure out WHO or WHAT it is. Is it a burglar? A monster? A dinosaur? Follow our Martian friends as they explore the museum halls at night, finding out lots of fascinating animal facts along the way. Featuring funny text by zoologist Jules Howard, magnificent illustrations by Matt Hunt and fold-out pages with lots to spot, this is a book kids will reach for it again and again.

Evolution as you've never seen it before! An incredible pick-your-own-path adventure through the story of life on Earth.Think of an animal, any animal at all. It could be a shark, a squid, a snail, or even a human like you! Every single animal has a secret history. A death-defying adventure that has happened across millions of years, called evolution.On every page, you will discover a new animal with its own exciting story to tell. It's up to YOU to make the decisions that will lead to their next evolutionary step. Can you survive to the present-day or will you face extinction along the way? Will you grow a backbone, take to the skies, or dive deeper for your dinner? For the first time ever, the journey is in your hands . . .This unique book features ferociously funny and brilliantly accessible science from zoologist, author and TV presenter Jules Howard. Meet chimpanzees and chickens, Tyrannosaurus rexes and tigers, with over 50 different animal endings to discover.The perfect introduction to the awe-inspiring story of life on Earth.

Every animal on the planet owes its existence to one crucial piece of evolutionary engineering: the egg. It’s time to tell a new story of life on Earth. ‘Jules Howard’s egg’s-eye view of evolution is dripping with fascinating insights’ ALICE ROBERTS ‘So much passion and poetic prose' BBC Radio 4, Inside Science If you think of an egg, what do you see in your mind’s eye? A chicken egg, hard-boiled? A slimy mass of frogspawn? Perhaps you see a human egg cell, prepared on a microscope slide in a laboratory? Or the majestic marble-blue eggs of the blackbird? Every egg there has ever been, is an emblem of survival. Yet the evolution of the animal egg is the dramatic subplot missing in many accounts of how life on Earth came to be. Quite simply, without this universal biological phenomenon, animals as we know them, including us, could not have evolved and flourished. In Infinite Life, zoology correspondent Jules Howard takes the reader on a mind-bending journey from the churning coastlines of the Cambrian Period and Carboniferous coal forests, where insects were stirring, to the end of the age of dinosaurs when live-birthing mammals began their modern rise to power. Eggs would evolve from out of the sea; be set by animals into soils, sands, canyons and mudflats; be dropped in nests wrapped in silk; hung in stick nests in trees, covered in crystallised shells or secured by placentas. Whether belonging to birds, insects, mammals or millipedes, animal eggs are objects that have been shaped by their ecology, forged by mass extinctions and honed by natural selection to near-perfection. Finally, the epic story of their role in the tapestry of life can be told. ‘In a book that brilliantly evokes past eras, Howard provides a new perspective on the history of life on Earth.’ The Mail on Sunday

Discover the secrets of animal skeletons with this fascinating inside look at the animal kingdom.

Packed with over 300 species of bird, this beautiful encyclopedia will take you on an incredible journey through the world of birds, helping you find out about the amazing feathered creatures that share our planet. From tropical parrots and toucans to sea birds and eagles, find out all about birds with this informative first guide and reference book. Handsome enough to treasure in a beloved home library and thorough and rigorous enough to be returned to in the classroom or school library again and again. A perfect reference book and companion for families to look at after long walks or while spotting things in the garden. This is just the thing to help children decode the skies and hedgerows aflutter with feathered wildlife.

Packed with over 300 species of bird, this beautiful encyclopedia will take you on an incredible journey through the world of birds, helping you find out about the amazing feathered creatures that share our planet. From tropical parrots and toucans to sea birds and eagles, find out all about birds with this informative first guide and reference book. Handsome enough to treasure in a beloved home library and thorough and rigorous enough to be returned to in the classroom or school library again and again. A perfect reference book and companion for families to look at after long walks or while spotting things in the garden or in the cities where they live. This is just the thing to help children decode the skies and forests aflutter with feathered wildlife.

A fascinating celebration of the world's most enormous animals!Discover the magnificent megafauna that have shaped our planet - from the mighty megalodon, sabre-toothed cats and giant birds that existed millions of years ago, to the elephants, giraffes and whales that live today.But why did some of the largest creatures on Earth go extinct? What do we know about their lives from the clues they left behind? And how can we protect the megafauna that roam our planet today? Unearth these secrets and many more in this captivating compendium.Written by zoology correspondent, science-writer and broadcaster Jules HowardWith astonishing illustrations on every page by Gavin ScottWith a mega jacket cover that unfolds to become a poster!The perfect gift for any child aged 7+ with an interest in animals and protecting our planet

Find out the real story about the bugs all around us. Creepy crawlies do so much for us! They make honey, eat waste, help make chocolate and more. And in this wacky book, these helpful critters are taking you on a grand tour of their homes! They just can’t wait to tell you about all the good they do. They’ll show you the special skills and features they have, explain why they’re so important to the ecosystem, and generally make their case for why they deserve a little more credit. You’ll meet: the flesh-eating beetles who may sound creepy but are just misunderstood. In fact, they help museum staff clean up old specimens, and out in the wild, they make sure the world’s forest floors aren’t littered with dead creatures, saving us from very gruesome woodland walksthe midges who are one of the only bugs able to pollinate cacao plants, and without whom there would be no chocolate!the wax moth caterpillars—one of the first species known to be able to safely digest plastic, who could hold the key to reducing this tough-to-break-down material And many, many more! Without insects like the ones in this book, we wouldn't be here, but they are disappearing fast. This book introduces young readers to a loveable bunch of bugs, encouraging a new generation of mini-beast protectors. Support your child’s learning and gently introduce them to environmental issues with this colourful and fun book that’s packed with fascinating facts.

Find out the real story about the bugs all around us. Creepy crawlies do so much for us They make honey, eat waste, help make chocolate and more. And in this wacky book, these helpful critters are taking you on a grand tour of their homes They just can't wait to tell you about all the good they do. They'll show you the special skills and features they have, explain why they're so important to the ecosystem, and generally make their case for why they deserve a little more credit. You'll meet: the flesh-eating beetles who may sound creepy but are just misunderstood. In fact, they help museum staff clean up old specimens, and out in the wild, they make sure the world's forest floors aren't littered with dead creatures, saving us from very gruesome woodland walksthe midges who are one of the only bugs able to pollinate cacao plants, and without whom there would be no chocolate the wax moth caterpillars--one of the first species known to be able to safely digest plastic, who could hold the key to reducing this tough-to-break-down material And many, many more Without insects like the ones in this book, we wouldn't be here, but they are disappearing fast. This book introduces young readers to a loveable bunch of bugs, encouraging a new generation of mini-beast protectors. Support your child's learning and gently introduce them to environmental issues with this colorful and fun book that's packed with fascinating facts.