Andressa Meissner – illustratör

Think all sharks are man-eating terrors? Think again! There's so much more to these fascinating and frequently misunderstood animals. This book takes you through the hungry history of these incredible creatures.Sharks range in size from whale sharks longer than buses, to Panama catsharks and dwarf lantern sharks that could sit across the palm of your hand. Find out about baby sharks, prehistoric sharks, the largest known shark - the Megaladon, bull sharks, reef sharks and angel sharks, amongst others. Look inside at the parts of a shark, such as their very light skeleton, their razor-sharp teeth and their extra special electric sense that humans don't have. Learn about their clever hunting and feeding techniques.How do we know so much about sharks? Discover how scientists are using many different technologies to find, follow and examine sharks to learn more about them. More than one-third of all shark and ray species are in danger of extinction. Learn what people are doing to help these formidable creatures.The colourful and detailed illustrations from Andressa Meissner bring the sharks vividly to life. The consultant, Leonardo Guida, (PhD) is a shark scientist and shark conservation lead at the Australian Marine Conservation Society.

Roarsome and awesome cats are amongst the most intriguing and much-loved mammals on the planet. With over 40 different species, this book looks at them all, from the smallest, cutest cats to the most powerful cats such as lions, tigers and pouncing pumas.- Discover how a cat's fur is important in many different ways. - See inside cats to reveal the features that give them their agile movement and hunting prowess.- Learn about their paw-fect super senses. Travel back in time to discover the prehistoric sabre-toothed cats.- Then discover what you can do to help look after cats at home and in the wild.Suitable for children aged 8+, the colourful and detailed illustrations from Andressa Meissner bring the cats vividly to life. The consultant is the curator of the Big Cat Sanctuary, a UK-based charity established to conserve wild cats globally.

Roarsome and awesome cats are amongst the most intriguing and much-loved mammals on the planet. With over 40 different species, this book looks at them all, from the smallest, cutest cats to the most powerful cats such as lions, tigers and jaguars.Discover how their fur is important in many different ways. See inside cats to reveal the features that give them their agile movement and hunting prowess. Learn about their paw-fect super senses. Travel back in time to discover the prehistoric sabre-toothed cats. Then discover what you can do to help look after cats at home and in the wild.The colourful and detailed illustrations from Andressa Meissner bring the cats vividly to life. The consultant is the curator of the Big Cat Sanctuary, a UK-based charity established to conserve wild cats globally

Baked, dipped or fried, spicy, salty or sweet, delicious food is something everyone enjoys. Many tasty dishes are the result of thousands of years of development, scientific breakthroughs or moments of genius or sheer chance. This high-interest book takes you through the delicious and sometimes surprising history of what people eat.Covers topics such as healthy eating, genetic modification, farming, celebrations and inventions.The consultant is a food historian, writer, tv presenter and podcaster.Contents: Vital For Life; Hunting and Gathering; Settling Down; Food Takes a Trip; What's In Your Meal?; Taming Nature; Rice is Nice; Spicing It Up; A Sweet Story; The Columbian Exchange; Chocolate; Where Do They Come From?; Food Celebrations; Accidental Inventions; Frozen In A Flash; Food Visionaries; Processed Foods; Food In Space; Going Meat Free; Feeding More People; Future Food

Splash into an incredible world under the sea with these 50 informative cards! Take a dive underwater and discover everything there is to know about 50 of the world’s most interesting sea creatures with Under the Sea. Discover facts about iconic aquatic species such as the killer whale, anglerfish and leafy sea dragon, to the lesser-known needle fish, blanket octopus or the infamous blob fish. This informative deck of cards outlines key facts about the biology, habitat, diet and distribution of some of the most fascinating sea creatures that can be found within the world’s oceans. Written by Jacinta Shackleton, a marine biologist who lives and works on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, this card deck is full of expert knowledge. Written in a friendly and approachable voice, these cards are the perfect gift for sea lovers of all ages.