Daniel Long – illustratör

Uncover fascinating stories about the natural world with this nature book for kids aged 6-8.The world is filled with curious objects such as amazing rocks and minerals, microscopic life, plants, animals and more. The Wonders of Nature is a beautiful nature encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with pages packed with fascinating information showcasing a collection of 100 remarkable items from the natural world, from orchids to opals and lichens to lizards and so much more! Each plant, animal, and rock is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images.Find out how the prowling jaguar uses spots to avoid being spotted, why a sticky sundew means big trouble for insects, and what a radiolarian is. The Wonders of Nature takes you on a tour of our planet through commonplace-but-incredible objects made by nature itself.This nature book for children features:- 100 minerals, plants, and animals through photographs and illustrations.- Fun facts that provide key information on the natural world.- A gold foil cover and metallic gold edges, making this a giftable book for nature enthusiasts.This nature anthology combines engaging storybook-style descriptions and simple text that sheds a light on the wonders of nature and wildlife. Ideal for inquisitive children aged 6-8 who love to spot things when exploring outside, this is the book for those who want to know more about the wonderful and mysterious natural world around them.More in the SeriesThe Wonders of Nature is part of the beautiful and informative Anthology series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore the natural world with Nature's Treasures or let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life.

Travel to the furthest reaches of the Universe and visit 100 remarkable objects along the way with this stunning space book for curious kids aged 6-8.Space is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. The Mysteries of the Universe is a stunning space encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information, little learners will be captivated as they journey through the vastness of the Universe.From planets and asteroids to black holes and galaxies, every page of this enthralling space book reveals the secrets behind more than 100 celestial objects, and will inspire youngsters as they journey through the vastness of the Universe. Each celestial body is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images.Get ready to explore fun facts and exciting new scientific discoveries as this best-selling science book will illuminate imaginations and spark curious minds to explore the vastness of space. The engaging storybook-style descriptions and simple text shed light on facts, myths, and key discoveries about the universe, perfect for children aged 6-8 to explore the wonders of our solar system and beyond.Celebrate your child's curiosity as they:Explore beautiful illustrations and incredible photography that showcase the mysteries of space.Reveal engaging storybook-style descriptions that explain key discoveries about the universeUncover 100 remarkable objects in the cosmos.This space encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of storybook-style text with out-of-this-world illustrations which makes it a fantastic space book for children who can't get enough of the solar system. Encourage early STEM learners to go on a journey to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 6-8 to enjoy for hours on end, whether reading with the family or reading alone, this fun fact book also doubles up as the perfect space gift for curious kids who love to learn.Explore the vastness of space whilst uncovering: Stunning jacket detail: gold foil, holographic foil & metallic gold edgesStunning photography & illustrations insideA beautiful book for the whole family to treasureA quality gift to be passed down through the generationsMore in the SeriesMysteries of the Universe is part of the beautiful and informative Anthology series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore the natural world with The Wonders of Nature or let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Life.

Travel back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth with this dinosaur book for curious kids aged 6-8.Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life is a beautiful dinosaur encyclopedia for young readers aged 6-8, packed with fascinating information to captivate little learners as they travel through the history of the Earth.90 remarkable fossils, such as a fearsome Tyrannosaurus skull, delicate fern leaf, and perfectly preserved woolly mammoth, are each showcased through impressive illustrations, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images. The storybook descriptions let you discover the myths and legends surrounding the organisms, as well as key facts about their natural history.This dinosaur book for children features: More than 90 species from the prehistoric world.Pronunciations of each and every dinosaur featured throughout.Detailed photographs of fossils and illustrations of each creature.A gold foil cover and metallic gold edges, making this an ideal gift.Encourage children to go on an adventure back in time and explore the prehistoric world, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 6-8 to enjoy for hours on end. Whether reading with the family or reading alone, this fun fact book also doubles up as the perfect gift for curious kids who love to learn.More in the SeriesDinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life is part of the beautiful and informative Anthology series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore the natural world with The Wonders of Nature, soar into the solar system with Mysteries of the Universe or dive into the deep with An Anthology of Aquatic Life.

Dive into the wondrous world of water and discover the stories of more than 100 incredible aquatic lifeforms.The underwater world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom, and there is always more to learn. An Anthology of Aquatic Life is a stunning ocean encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information. Little learners will be captivated as they discover the facts, stories, and myths behind their favourite sea creatures.From the deepest, widest ocean to the tiniest puddle, this beautiful compendium takes young readers on an enthralling journey through the aquatic world, meeting amazing ocean animals, ingenious plants, and much more along the way. Stunning photography and gorgeous illustrations complement storybook descriptions about each lifeform, and children can uncover hundreds of fascinating facts as they read. Did you know that elephant seals can hold their breath underwater for more than an hour, or that the brown basilisk reptile can run across water? Discover the science of how plants have learnt to live, feed, and breathe in water, and take a look at the unique challenges of distinct ecosystems in feature spreads about rivers, lakes, wetlands, and more.Celebrate your child's curiosity as they:Explore detailed photographs and striking illustrations of nature in actionReveal fun facts and myths about how a range of animals and plants adapt to their environmentsUncover more than 100 aquatic lifeforms, each with stunning images and captivating information.This ocean encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of storybook-style text with out-of-this-world illustrations, which makes it a fantastic marine biology book for children who are obsessed with the underwater world, whether that’s sharks or bioluminescent fish. Encourage young readers to go on a journey to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 7-9 to enjoy for hours on end, whether reading with the family or reading alone, this fun fact book also doubles up as the perfect gift for curious kids who love to learn.Explore the diversity of the animal kingdom whilst uncovering: Stunning jacket detail: gold foil, holographic foil & metallic gold edgesStunning photography & illustrations insideA beautiful book for the whole family to treasureA quality gift to be passed down through the generationsMore in the SeriesAnthology of Aquatic Animals is part of the beautiful and informative Anthology series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore the natural world with The Wonders of Nature or let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Life.

Explore the beauty and majesty of planet Earth in this compendium, with more than 100 incredible stories and images.The world is so much more complex than young minds can fathom, from molten-hot rock and smouldering volcanoes to icy glaciers and bubbling springs. This book about the Earth for kids aged 7+ unlocks all the mysteries of our living, breathing planet.An Anthology of Our Extraordinary Earth looks at our constantly changing planet, with striking images and scientific ideas that are easy for children to understand. Starting at the centre of the Earth, the book examines each layer in forensic detail: from Earth's metallic core, drilling through Earth's tough crust until emerging out onto the planet's surface, with its lush green rainforests, sparkling oceans, and snow-capped mountains, before sailing up into Earth's airy atmosphere.This detailed planet earth book for kids offers: - More than 100 stories about planet Earth, from snowflakes to cave pearls, each one accompanied by a photograph and delightful illustration.- Creative photography that presents planet Earth in surprising and remarkable ways, capturing nature in action or showing intriguing features up close.- Beautiful gold foil, gilded edges, and a ribbon for keeping your place.- In-depth feature pages that examine each layer of Earth.This striking book won't fail to excite budding geologists, geographers, environmentalists, and all-round planet Earth enthusiasts everywhere.With foil on the cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon for keeping your place, this earth book makes an attractive gift for any child who is fascinated by our planet. With engaging information and absorbing images, this anthology is great for children to explore by themselves or for bedtime stories.More in the SeriesAn Anthology of Our Extraordinary Earth is part of DK's beautiful and informative Anthology series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore the natural world with The Wonders of Nature, let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life, or dive into the deep with An Anthology of Aquatic Life.

Soar through the sky with best-selling author Ben Hoare and discover some of the most exquisite birds on our planet.The seventh book in the bestselling Children’s Anthologies series, An Anthology of Exquisite Birds explores some of the most impressive birds on our planet.Children aged 7-9 can marvel at the miniature bee hummingbird that flaps its wings 200 times a second or the oilbird that navigates pitch-black caves using echolocation, in this striking collection showcasing more than 90 birds.This impressive bird anthology for kids offers:- A wide selection of birds featured throughout, each accompanied by a beautiful photograph and an illustration.- The 7th book in the bestselling Children’s Anthologies series, selling more than 39,000 copies in the UK.- A quality gift book, with metallic foil all over, a ribbon and striking photographs on every page.An Anthology of Exquisite Birds pairs photography with storybook descriptions that will captivate young readers, whether it's finding out about condors and cuckoos or swans and starlings. Features on eggs, feathers, nests, and other key topics explore the enormous variety of avian adaptations. There is also a visual index packed with reference information for young bird enthusiasts, including the size and range of each species.More in the seriesAn Anthology of Exquisite Birds is part of the beautiful and informative Children’s Anthology series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore the natural world with The Wonders of Nature, let them walk with the dinosaurs in Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life, explore the incredible ecosystems and geology of our planet with Earth, or dive into the deep with An Anthology of Aquatic Life.

A beautiful field guide featuring notes, photos, and illustrations of more than 100 species of fungi.A compact version of DK’s bestselling anthology series, An Anthology of Fungi is perfect for young nature enthusiasts aged 7-9 for taking on the go.Children can marvel at many different toadstool species including fly agaric, porcelain fungus, velvet shank, wood blewit, and crimson waxcap, as well as lichens, brackets, and more – all beautifully detailed through illustrations, photographs, and annotations explaining each one.This impressive fungi anthology for kids offers:The second book in the new compact spin-off of the bestselling Children’s Anthologies series, selling more than 135,000 copies in the US.A wide selection of mushroom types featured throughout, each accompanied by a beautiful photograph and an illustration.A quality gift book, with metallic foil and striking photographs on every page.An Anthology of Fungi pairs photography with storybook descriptions that will captivate young readers, whether it's finding out about grasslands and meadows, mushroom shapes, and species. Featuring photographs of striking specimens and illustrations by the artist behind DK’s bestselling Anthology series, as well as plenty of intriguing information, this book will be one to treasure for young nature enthusiasts.More in the seriesAn Anthology of Fungi is part of the beautiful, new and compact Anthology spin-off series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore geology and earth materials with Rocks and Minerals.

A beautiful field guide featuring notes, photos, and illustrations of more than 100 species of fungi.A compact version of DK’s bestselling anthology series, An Anthology of Fungi is perfect for young nature enthusiasts aged 7-9 for taking on the go.Children can marvel at many different toadstool species including fly agaric, porcelain fungus, velvet shank, wood blewit, and crimson waxcap, as well as lichens, brackets, and more – all beautifully detailed through illustrations, photographs, and annotations explaining each one.This impressive fungi anthology for kids offers:The second book in the new compact spin-off of the bestselling Children’s Anthologies series, selling more than 135,000 copies in the US.A wide selection of mushroom types featured throughout, each accompanied by a beautiful photograph and an illustration.A quality gift book, with metallic foil and striking photographs on every page.An Anthology of Fungi pairs photography with storybook descriptions that will captivate young readers, whether it's finding out about grasslands and meadows, mushroom shapes, and species. Featuring photographs of striking specimens and illustrations by the artist behind DK’s bestselling Anthology series, as well as plenty of intriguing information, this book will be one to treasure for young nature enthusiasts.More in the seriesAn Anthology of Fungi is part of the beautiful, new and compact Anthology spin-off series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore geology and earth materials with Rocks and Minerals.

Nonfiction with a direct approach, strong graphic illustrations, and rhythmic text to extend imaginations.

Go cycling in Copenhagen; catch the metro in Seoul; punt the canals in Venice; grab a bite to eat with friends in Melbourne, plus much, much more!Sam Sedgman’s Epic Cities is a colourful, diverse and eye-opening tour of the world’s most impressive and complex cities, and the unique pieces of infrastructure that keep them running. Journey through 24 cities, each one known for a unique piece of infrastructure that ingeniously solves the challenges of urban living. Every destination has something to tell us about the clever, hidden ways in which our world works.A celebration of human ingenuity, the marvellous structures of beautiful cities, and a grand tour of the planet’s most fascinating cultures, Epic Cities is perfect for young readers who enjoy travel, learning secret and surprising facts about the world, and how everything fits together.Explore even more of the world with another title in this series, Epic Adventures.

Go cycling in Copenhagen; catch the metro in Seoul; punt the canals in Venice; grab a bite to eat with friends in Melbourne, plus much, much more!Sam Sedgman’s Epic Cities is a colourful, diverse and eye-opening tour of the world’s most impressive and complex cities, and the unique pieces of infrastructure that keep them running. Journey through 24 cities, each one known for a unique piece of infrastructure that ingeniously solves the challenges of urban living. Every destination has something to tell us about the clever, hidden ways in which our world works.A celebration of human ingenuity, the marvellous structures of beautiful cities, and a grand tour of the planet’s most fascinating cultures, Epic Cities is perfect for young readers who enjoy travel, learning secret and surprising facts about the world, and how everything fits together.Explore even more of the world with another title in this series, Epic Adventures.

From the Big Bang to the present day, discover the wonders of our ever-changing planet as you fold out this brightly illustrated book. Then turn it over to find out how, through billions of years of volcanic eruptions, ice ages and mass extinctions, life on Earth has emerged.

Children can learn about turn-taking, rules and winning and losing while enjoying vibrant illustrations of exotic bugs, from beetles, butterflies and bees to leafhoppers and stick insects and dragonflies.

Step into an incredible lost world and marvel at the strange and magnificent creatures that once roamed our Earth. From the awe-inspiring woolly mammoth and the ferocious Spinosaurus to the shy Chinese river dolphin and incredibly rare Pinta Island tortoise 'Lonesome George', meet 35 extinct species and discover how these creatures came under threat. Featuring additional information on 'Lazarus species' (animals declared extinct but which, amazingly, have been rediscovered in the wild), and mass extinction events, including the part we are playing in endangering our wildlife, the book shows young readers that extinction is not simply a part of ancient history - it is happening right now across the planet - but that if we all make some small changes to our lifestyles, our wonderful species can be saved. With beautiful and vibrant illustrations throughout, this stunning large format compendium is a reminder of the remarkable animals we have lost, as well as a celebration of those that have returned from the brink of extinction.

Step into an incredible lost world and marvel at the strange and magnificent creatures that once roamed our Earth.From the awe-inspiring woolly mammoth and the ferocious Spinosaurus to the shy Chinese river dolphin and incredibly rare Pinta Island tortoise 'Lonesome George', meet 35 extinct species and discover how these creatures came under threat. Featuring additional information on 'Lazarus species' (animals declared extinct but which, amazingly, have been rediscovered in the wild), and mass extinction events, including the part we are playing in endangering our wildlife, the book shows young readers that extinction is not simply a part of ancient history - it is happening right now across the planet - but that if we all make some small changes to our lifestyles, our wonderful species can be saved.With beautiful and vibrant illustrations throughout, this stunning large format compendium is a reminder of the remarkable animals we have lost, as well as a celebration of those that have returned from the brink of extinction.

From the dense rainforests of the Amazon to the chill of the snowy Arctic, come on an intrepid adventure to the world's most extreme places, and find out just what it takes to survive there.Discover how to navigate the vast Australian outback, keep yourself alive in a sandstorm in the Arabian desert, avoid a bear attack in a North American forest, explore the dark depths of the Atlantic Ocean and even perform a spacewalk up in orbit! In this beautiful and bright fully illustrated hardback book, visit 12 incredible and diverse habitats: the Arctic Circle, a North American forest, the Amazon Rainforest, a Pacific desert island, the Alps, the Arabian desert, the African savannah, the Himalayas, the Australian outback, Antarctica, deep in the ocean and high up in space on the International Space Station. Find out how the people, plants and animals who live in these incredible places have learnt to survive, pick up top tips for your own explorations, and discover what you can do to help protect these amazing environments for the future. A thrilling adventure around the world that you won't want to miss! Have you got what it takes to survive?

Big ideas for curious minds are simply explained in this fascinating book about volcanoes.Have you ever wondered what makes a volcano erupt? Or what happens when molten lava meets the sea? From towering mountains that spit fire to hidden underwater volcanoes shaping the ocean floor, this beautifully illustrated book takes young readers on an explosive journey into the heart of Earth's most powerful natural wonders.Discover the secrets of volcanoes - from the science behind eruptions and the different types of volcanoes around the world, to the daring work of volcanologists who study these fiery giants up close. Find out how volcanic eruptions have shaped our planet, created new islands, and even changed the climate.Part of a fascinating series of illustrated single-subject STE(A)M books for children aged 7-10, exploring some of the universe's most fascinating subjects.Written by leading volcanologists and Oxford professors, Tamsin Mather and David PylePublished in collaboration with the University of Cambridge and the Sedgwick MuseumClear, accessible explanations and easy-to-digest sections make complex topics engaging and easy to understandBright, engaging illustrations on every page bring the drama and beauty of volcanoes to life

Big ideas for curious minds are simply explained in this fascinating book about volcanoes.Have you ever wondered what makes a volcano erupt? Or what happens when molten lava meets the sea? From towering mountains that spit fire to hidden underwater volcanoes shaping the ocean floor, this beautifully illustrated book takes young readers on an explosive journey into the heart of Earth's most powerful natural wonders.Discover the secrets of volcanoes - from the science behind eruptions and the different types of volcanoes around the world, to the daring work of volcanologists who study these fiery giants up close. Find out how volcanic eruptions have shaped our planet, created new islands, and even changed the climate.Part of a fascinating series of illustrated single-subject STE(A)M books for children aged 7-10, exploring some of the universe's most fascinating subjects.Written by leading volcanologists and Oxford professors, Tamsin Mather and David PylePublished in collaboration with the University of Cambridge and the Sedgwick MuseumClear, accessible explanations and easy-to-digest sections make complex topics engaging and easy to understandBright, engaging illustrations on every page bring the drama and beauty of volcanoes to life