Jason Bittel - Böcker

A beautiful book of extinct and endangered creatures, and a hopeful look at the futureShine a spotlight on animal species throughout history and the ones alive today in Animals Lost and Found, through beautiful illustrations and interesting facts. Children will learn about animals lost to extinction, animals we thought we'd lost but have found, and animals that are the focus of conservation efforts all over the world.This educational book for children aged 7+ is packed with intriguing information about extinction and the different possible causes of it. Children can learn about how natural and unnatural extinction relates to the world we live in today, in a clear and easy way. Animals Lost and Found features:- A very positive outlook on conservation efforts and success stories from around the world- Focus pages on extinct and endangered animals - as well as one or two, who it turns out, never were!- Beautiful illustrations by award-winning wildlife illustrator Jonathan Woodward - Incredible conservation work that has been done around the world, like the reintroduction of Red Kites to Britain, and the effect the wolves had to the ecosystem of Yellowstone National Park- A global look at success stories and what it can do for the planetAnimals Lost and Found is not just about lost species, but also teaches children the incredible work that is happening around the world to prevent any further loss of species and looks at animals saved from extinction like the Blue Iguana! Learn the incredible stories of uncovering species thought to have been gone, reintroduction of species, and what we as humans are doing and can continue to do to help.

Enter the world of the Arctic and Antarctic, in this gorgeously illustrated book for young animal and conservation enthusiasts.Polar bears and penguins glide and whales and walruses dive across the pages of this colourful book, which takes children on a fascinating sub-zero journey of the amazing Earth's poles.The Frozen Worlds combines stunning illustrations and photos to help young enthusiasts aged 7-9 learn all about the Arctic and Antarctic. From incredible frozen rivers to Antarctic volcanoes, they'll discover the incredible secret life of Earth's polar regions, as well as which plants and animals live near them, and how they can protect them from the issues facing them today. Children will love finding out all about the different people who live and work here, and how they can help take care of the Arctic and Antarctic themselves.This fascinating book for children features: - Intriguing information about the Arctic and Antarctic, that supports and goes beyond the curriculum!- Factual, fascinating, and fun content - with detailed illustrations and photographs of animals, icebergs, and more.- An engaging mixture of stunning photography and detailed illustrations by Claire McElfatrick.- Exciting and unusual facts convey information about our amazing polar regions.The Frozen Worlds covers a wide range of exciting subjects about the polar regions, from their wildlife to their geography and history, including a multitude of polar life, amazing facts on how icebergs are formed, how animals survive in the freezing cold, and how scientists study the Antarctic. Children with an interest in the Earth's icy poles will love reading about the ecosystems, habitats and climates in these fascinating regions.

Enter the magical worlds of land, sea, and sky and meet the incredible creatures and plants that make their homes there in this wonderful nature box set.The Magic and Mystery of Nature Collection combines four visually detailed titles: The Magic and Mystery of Trees, The Book of Brilliant Bugs, Earth's Incredible Oceans, and The Frozen Worlds, in one exquisite slipcase that takes kids aged 7-9 through the fascinating world nature.This boxset contains:The Magic and Mystery of TreesLearn about the fascinating natural science of trees and just how special these mighty organisms are.The Book of Brilliant BugsEnter the kingdom of bugs with insects, arachnids, worms, and molluscs crawling across the pages of this colourful bug book.Earth's Incredible OceansFrom glowing jellyfish to deep sea dwellers, this colourful book will uncover the incredible secret world of life under the sea.The Frozen WorldsGo on a fascinating sub-zero journey, showing just how amazing Earth's poles are and how we can protect them from the issues facing them today.This nature box set for kids offers: - An educational four-book collection about nature for young animal and conversation enthusiasts.- Environmental information and unusual facts to teach children about our amazing world.- High-quality illustrations on the natural world by Claire McElfatrickThe Magic and Mystery of Nature Collection features the brilliant kingdom of insects, the secret life of Earth's polar regions, the science of trees, and the incredible oceans on this planet. This box set will take young readers on a journey of discovery, as they learn all about the astonishing environments on Earth, from which animals live there to how we can contribute to conservation efforts.

Take children on a grand tour of the highest places on earth in this striking book all about mountains. From the salt flats of the Andes to the snow-capped peak of Mount Fuji, discover 10 of the world’s most spectacular mountains, mountain ranges, and the animals and plants that live in them in this beautiful gift book for children.This fascinating book on mountains offers:- The first in a series of 4 books that takes children on a grand tour around the different habitats of the world.- Everything you could want to know about habitats; the animals and plants that live there, the geography of the area, and plenty of incredible facts- A giftable book with foil on the cover and edges, plus beautiful illustrations and photographs on every page.Young nature enthusiasts can learn all about the impressive mountains of the world through clearly labelled illustrations breaking down each one. Each of the four chapters covers a different type of mountain: plateaus, volcanoes, mountain ranges, and tepuis, with a selection of both famous and less-well known places. Every mountain or range is explored in detail, with intriguing information about its geography, and flora and fauna alongside detailed photography. Marvel at the towering Matterhorn in the Alps, mountain goats scrambling across cliff faces in the Rockies, and the tiny sandwort flowers that bloom more than 6,000m up in the Himalayas.

Enter a world of towering mountains, swirling storms, and deep ocean trenches for an unforgettable journey through our planet Earth.The Magic and Mystery of Earth combines vivid illustrations with dazzling and up-to-date photography to help young scientists aged 7-9 learn all there is to know about Earth.Day turns to night, seasons shift, water moves, volcanoes erupt in a burst of fury, and animals swing and dart across the pages of this earth science guide. Children will love to learn about our planet, starting at Earth’s fiery core, then journeying upwards through clouds and wind before soaring over the Amazon rainforest and gliding across Earth’s icy poles to discover the wonders of our ever-changing planet. This Earth book for kids offers:A new and updated edition in the popular Magic and Mystery of series with all the latest facts and images.Striking illustrations by Claire McElfatrick, who has illustrated all the books in this series, combined with fascinating photography and expert CGIs.Material written by an expert science author, who is passionate about getting children to connect with the wonder around them.Key topics for 7–9 year olds, including living things and their habitats, the movement of the Earth, rocks, and the weather.The Magic and Mystery of Earth takes children on an exciting round-the-world adventure, where they can uncover Earth’s inner workings, explore vibrant habitats, meet the incredible plants and animals that live there, and learn how to protect our planet from today’s challenges.Filled with facts and fun, this book presents a beautiful and new take on the natural world and is perfect for any budding geologists, geographers, environmentalists, and all-round planet Earth enthusiasts everywhere.

From fireflies and hummingbirds to alligators and sharks, this collection of 50 brief essays combines witty prose and vivid illustrations to reveal the secret lives and oddball behaviours of North American creatures both familiar and little known.In Grizzled, science journalist Jason Bittel taps into current research about the behaviour of key North American mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates, from insects to urchins. Along the way, he answers questions you didn’t know to ask, such as:How do monarch butterflies emerge from sentient goo?Why did beavers have to parachute into their newest habitats?What’s inside a yellowjacket meatball?How many jellyfish can a sea turtle eat?Can deer really grow antlers on their legs?Grizzled offers a surprising, endearing, and altogether eye-opening tour of the animal kingdom—one you won’t soon forget.

Ever wanted to talk to a tiger? Or chatter with a cheetah? Or yak with a yak? This book brings together a babble of more than 100 beasties and explores the amazing ways they talk to each other – from fish that fart, to alligators that dunk, to fire worms that flash, you’ll discover that wildlife have the strangest ways of sending a message…

Följ med in i en förtrollande värld av is, snötäckta berg, glaciärer och imponerande polarsken. I Den frusna världen beskrivs livet vid jordens två poler, Arktis längst upp i norr och Antarktis längst ner i söder. Här möter vi djuren som har anpassat sig efter kalla och tuffa förhållanden: isbjörnar, pingviner, späckhuggare, valrossar och många fler. Du får lära dig mer om växter och blommor som frodas i dessa karga områden, om människor som lever, arbetar och forskar där, om olika typer av isberg och vulkaner. Boken är vackert illustrerad och innehåller även en del foton.