Sami Bayly – författare

SHORTLISTED CBCA BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2022 - EVE POWNALL AWARDCome along for another fresh take on the animal kingdom from bestselling author and illustrator, Sami Bayly. Discover 60 of the most peculiar pairs in nature and learn how plant and animal species rely on each other for their survival.Whether it be a rare tick living in the fur of a pygmy possum, a stick insect feasting and hiding out amongst the Melaleuca or a handfish laying its eggs on a sea squirt, incredible natural relationships deserve to be explored and celebrated. Investigating all types of relationships, from symbiotic to parasitic, this is an eye-opening guide to the natural world. Many species steer clear of those who are different, but the animals and plants in this book have evolved to form relationships with some of the most unlikely partners, and they couldn't live without them.This gorgeous hardcover book is illustrated in exquisite detail by award-winning author and illustrator, Sami Bayly. The perfect companion to The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals and The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Dangerous Animals.

Come with us on a deep dive through the ocean zones. Meet some of the most unusual creatures from the sea and hear their stories about how they have changed over millions of years to survive in the inky ocean depths.Discover why the deepsea flounder is as flat as a pancake, learn all about the 500-million-year-old comb jelly and find out why yeti crabs are so hairy. From the barreleye fish to the tripod spiderfish, prepare to be amazed by the incredible creatures that inhabit our seas.From the award-winning creator of The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals, The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Dangerous Animals and The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Peculiar Pairs in Nature.How We Came to Be: Surprising Sea Creatures is a wondrous book that will appeal to curious kids, adults and anyone who enjoys learning more about our incredible planet ... [Sami's] passion for weird and wonderful wildlife is simply infectious. BETTER READING'Cleverly presented and strikingly illustrated . . . This fabulous book has a place in all libraries and would also be a wonderful gift for children of all ages' READPLUS

A CBCA NOTABLE BOOK FOR THE EVE POWNALL AWARD 2024Discover the secrets behind some of the natural world's most unusual creatures of camouflage and mimicry. Find out about the chameleon who changes colour to communicate with its friends, the burrowing owl who copies the sound of a fiercer animal to protect itself from threats, and the harlequin filefish that has come to smell like coral to blend in with its surroundings.You'll be amazed by how these clever creatures use disguise and imitation to find food, send out warning signals and, most of all, avoid predators!'Remarkably interesting . . . intriguing reading for ages 6-11' SCHOOL DAYS MAGAZINE'Fascinating facts and detailed, engaging illustrations abound' WEST AUSTRALIAN

The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Extinct Animals is a fascinating compendium of the strange and wonderful animals that once roamed our Earth. From the well-known woolly mammoth and sabre-toothed tiger to the laughing owl said to cackle like a madman, discover more about these incredible lost species. Children and adults alike will pore over the breathtaking scientific illustrations and unusual animals, discovering why these creatures became extinct and learning about science and nature along the way.

Marvel as you enter a fascinating hidden world of animals in this encyclopaedia of the animal kingdom's most unusual and so-called 'ugly' species. It's time to see ugliness in a whole new light!With more than sixty animals to explore, this compendium of the unusual celebrates the beauty in 'ugliness'. Children and adults alike will pore over the breathtaking scientific illustrations of unusual animals, discovering why these creatures developed such extraordinary features and learning about science and nature along the way. Featuring illustrations and facts about the thorniest species the animal kingdom has to offer, from the naked mole rat to the goblin shark, aye-aye, blobfish and many more.This gorgeous book is illustrated in exquisite detail by debut artist, Sami Bayly.

Discover more than 60 of the world's most dangerous animals and the facts behind their bad reputations, including the highly venomous Brazilian wandering spider and the truly terrifying Tasmanian Devil.The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Dangerous Animals is a fascinating compendium of the strange and the dangerous of the animal kingdom. Did you know that African buffaloes have good memories and have been known to attack people who have hurt them in the past? And that piranha fish can smell a single drop of blood in 200 litres of water? Have you heard of the carnivorous caterpillars of Hawaii?But don't panic - these animals are not actually out to get us! They have simply evolved some amazing features to protect themselves from predators, including us humans. With detailed illustrations to pore over, curious children (and the adults in their lives) will love discovering the facts behind the bad reputations of these truly fascinating creatures.From the talented author and illustrator of The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of 'Ugly' Animals, Sami Bayly.

Det gäller att vara försiktig när du går in i den dödliga och mystiska världen där det kryllar av farliga djur. Här kommer du att stå öga mot öga med de konstigaste och mest hårresande djurarterna på planeten, skildrade i både text och otroliga bilder. Det här är ingen vanlig bok om farliga djur. Här får du lära dig fascinerande fakta om arter du förmodligen inte ens visste var farliga, och får veta hur deras farliga sida hjälpt dem att överleva. Från den vackra kägelsnäckan till järven, Irukandji-maneten till den långsamma tröglorin: det är dags att rikta strålkastarljuset mot de sagolika egenskaperna hos våra dödligaste varelser. Boken innehåller hela sextio makalösa vetenskapliga illustrationer av de mest ovanliga och dödliga varelserna från hela världen. Farlighetsfaktor: hög! Författaren Sami Bayly har fått motta flera priser för sina fantastiska böcker.