Dawn Cooper – illustratör

Our planet has existed for 4.54 billion years. Its oceans for roughly 3.8 billion years. And the first life appeared approximately 3.77 billion years ago. There are thought to be more than 8 million species on Earth, and we're still the only planet with life (that we know of!). Readers can explore every facet of Earth in this informative guide to geography for curious kids. From its colossal continents to its vast oceans, and its rocky layers to its atmosphere, what makes Earth unique? How did it get here? And what will become of our planet in the future?

Discover our expansive solar system in this breathtaking journey into space. This charming book is the perfect introduction for young readers who want to learn about our local star - the Sun - and the planets that orbit it. The Solar System covers space in thrilling detail and is the perfect book for space lovers everywhere. Packed with mind-blowing facts, this incredible book of the solar system is perfect for space lovers everywhere. This fascinating guide introduces 7-9 year-olds to the birth of the Sun and the solar system, then continues on a journey through space. They discover the smallest planet, rocky Mercury, which is closest to the Sun, and Venus, the hottest planet. There is also Mars, with its polar ice caps and volcanoes, and Jupiter, with its swirling storm clouds. Then readers venture further into space to explore the icy giants of outer space. This wonderful space book for kids offers:- In-depth information, backed up by space photography, probe images, illustrations, and fun diagrams.Striking illustrations, making this title a perfect gift, as well as a solid reference book.Easy-to-digest sections, each filled with incredible facts and visuals.STEM learning, with key topics for 7-9 year-olds: labelled images of each of the planets, clear step-by-step visuals to show the birth of our solar system, accessible facts about space missionsBoasting beautiful illustrations by artist Dawn Cooper, combined with up-to-date images from space agencies such as NASA and ESA, info panels, timelines, and diagrams, that help demystify and explain the spectacles of space, this is the ideal book for budding astronaughts.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery.So why stop there?If you like The Solar System, then why not complete the collection? Take a trip into space and discover the mysteries of Earth's closest neighbour with The Moon.

Take a journey through the solar system and on towards distant clusters of stars with the ultimate guide to the universe.This spectacular reference book for children aged 7-9 explores the vast universe, beginning with the Big Bang and looking forward to the future of space travel.The Universe covers the planets of the Solar System, comets, nebulae, constellations, types of galaxies, space missions, and much more, showcasing amazing astrophotography that brings each topic to life.This wonderful children’s book on the universe offers:In-depth information, backed up by space and satellite photography and fun illustrations.Easy-to-digest sections about our solar system and beyond, each filled with incredible facts and visuals.Information on the entire subject of space; constellations, types of galaxies, space missions and exploration – and much more. This visually striking guide features beautiful illustrations by artist Dawn Cooper combined with up-to-date images from NASA and other space agencies to inspire young readers and info panels, timelines, and diagrams will help demystify the science behind the wonders of space.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here?If you like The Universe, then why not complete the collection? Take a trip into space and discover the mysteries of Earth’s closest neighbour with The Moon, visit the red planet with Mars, or explore Earth’s surrounding neighbours with The Solar System.

Go star-spotting, find out about cave-dwelling creatures, and discover a whole world of fascinating information about our planet in this gorgeously illustrated two-in-one book about the world.Read one way, Up and Down focuses on what’s up above us – clouds, stars, the Sun and Moon and things that fly. Then flip the book and read it the other way to find out what’s down beneath our feet – burrowing animals, the underground transport system, fossils, caves and the Earth’s core.Colourful illustrations by Dawn Cooper bring a multitude of vivid scenes to life, from the inside of a volcano to birds flying in bright blue skies, while expert text from Jane Burnard and Tracey Turner helps inquisitive children learn all about the natural world.

Go star-spotting, find out about cave-dwelling creatures, and discover a whole world of fascinating information about our planet in this gorgeously illustrated two-in-one book about the world.Read one way, Up and Down focuses on what’s up above us – clouds, stars, the Sun and Moon and things that fly. Then flip the book and read it the other way to find out what’s down beneath our feet – burrowing animals, the underground transport system, fossils, caves and the Earth’s core.Colourful illustrations by Dawn Cooper bring a multitude of vivid scenes to life, from the inside of a volcano to birds flying in bright blue skies, while expert text from Jane Burnard and Tracey Turner helps inquisitive children learn all about the natural world.

Discover fascinating information about our planet in this beautifully illustrated two-in-one book. What happens in nature as the sun rises? How does the world change at nighttime? Find the answers to questions like these and many more!One half of Day and Night focuses on nighttime, when some animals sleep beneath the stars and others wake up, ready to explore! But, the book can be flipped and read the other way to find out about daytime, as the sky gets bright and nature blooms. There's so much to discover!Colourful illustrations by Dawn Cooper fill this book with vibrant pictures, from shining sunsets to glowing moonlit scenes. Expert text by Tracey Turner helps inquisitive children learn all about the natural world through this fascinating book that's sure to inspire.

Two non-fiction books in one, one looking up into the sky, the other down to the centre of the Earth.

Did you know that the world's biggest tongue belongs to the blue whale? Or that the snub-nosed monkey's nostrils point upwards, and when it rains it makes them sneeze? From paws to claws, tongues, teeth, tails and more, compare the biggest and the smallest animals (and all the others in between) in this illustrated exploration of creatures and their features.Includes stunning 'UP CLOSE' pages, which take a life-size look at a particular feature of two very different animals. See the mighty elephant's trunk (it can grow as long as a bathtub!) and compare it to the sensitive snout of an elephant shrew. Study the bristly tongue of a penguin and see how different it is to the stretchy, long tongue of a salamander.Written by science writer and children's book author Isabel Thomas, with beautiful illustrations by Dawn Cooper, this absorbing book will delight and educate young animal lovers aged 6+.

**Books for Topics Recommended Reads 2024: 50 Best Books for Year 1**Follow the story of a little, brown nut as it falls to the forest floor. It relies on a rare animal to bury it before it starts to grow into the tallest tree in the Amazon rainforest.This book will feed the curiosity of the youngest of readers who are:keen to know how the world worksfascinated by nature enjoy learning new informationThe story is carefully written for children learning to read, with additional factual captions for more advanced readers.And here’s the WOW-factor – a large fold-out map of South America at the end with diagrams and a fun I-Spy game to take children back into the book to find and identify animals in the pictures.Little, Brown Nut is part of the Start Small, Think Big series of science-based picture books:Aimed at children aged 4 to 8Covers KS1 primary science subjects that children learn at school High-quality educational content, beautifully illustratedLittle, Brown Nut explores the life cycle of a Brazil Nut tree, rainforest ecosystems, and the importance of the Amazon rainforest to local people and the wider world. The book covers germination, pollination, growth, parts of a plants and the structure of rainforests. It highlights why protecting the rainforest is vital for both flora and fauna and for the indigenous people who harvest the nuts and export them around the world.Each book in the series is set in a different habitat and part of the world:Small, Sparkling Raindrop (Southeast Asia/wetlands and the water cycle)Small, Speckled Egg (polar regions and the life cycle of an Arctic tern)Little, Brown Nut (Amazon rainforest and the life cycle of a Brazil Nut tree)Tiny, Floating Coral (Great Barrier Reef and the life cycle of coral)Fluffy, Flying Seed (meadowlands and the life cycle of a dandelion)Small, Shiny Dung Beetle (African savannah and the life cycle of an insect)Build your own life cycle library with this series, a brilliant addition to any home or school bookshelf.  Printed on FSC paper from sustainable forests.

When she was younger, Ellie used to love watching the hares leap and play on the common with her mum. But with every year that goes by since she lost her mum, it's getting harder for Ellie to remember her and those happy memories.Until one day on the way home from school, Ellie finds an injured hare on the path. The poor animal looks so scared, she has to do something to help. Nursing the hare back to health will be a big responsibility, but it might just be Ellie's chance to feel close to her mum again. A touching story about family from best-selling author Holly Webb.

Do you know what you're made of? The answer is CELLS – about thirty TRILLION of them – all working together to form one awesome human being: YOU.The tiniest building blocks of life are crammed amongst the pages of this book, waiting to be discovered. From individual cells to complex systems, discover how your body moves, grows, breathes, senses, thinks and feels. Find out why you get butterflies in your stomach, how your brain is more complex than the most powerful computer, and that you are home to more bacteria cells than there are stars in the Milky Way.Featuring expansive, artistic illustration that is as beautiful to look at as it is educational, your intricate, incredible cells are worth a closer look.

Do you know what you're made of? The answer is CELLS - about thirty TRILLION of them - all working together to form one awesome human being: YOU.The tiniest building blocks of life are crammed amongst the pages of this book, waiting to be discovered. From individual cells to complex systems, discover how your body moves, grows, breathes, senses, thinks and feels. Find out why you get butterflies in your stomach, how your brain is more complex than the most powerful computer, and that you are home to more bacteria cells than there are stars in the Milky Way.Featuring expansive, artistic illustration that is as beautiful to look at as it is educational, your intricate, incredible cells are worth a closer look.

Madame Volare, apothecarist and witch extraordinaire invites you to be her apprentice and learn about the world's most magical plants.For thousands of years, plants have been used to heal and soothe. Discover the amazing power within a humble leaf, seed, petal and stem, and how our ancestors feared or revered flowers and herbs. From the mandrake that bestows luck to the calming St John's wort, take a fascinating walk through a witch's garden, exploring the uses, folklore and history of over fifty common plants.Respect and marvel at the pure magic of the natural world and how you can harness its power for your own health and happiness.

Madame Volare, apothecarist and witch extraordinaire invites you to be her apprentice and learn about the world's most magical trees.For centuries, our ancestors looked to trees not just for shelter but for healing and pure magic. From towering bamboo to sturdy oaks, this is a beautifully illustrated and fascinating exploration of more than fifty of the world's most magical trees, their uses, folklore and history.Respect and marvel at the pure magic of the natural world and how you can harness its power for your own health and happiness.

**Books for Topics Recommended Reads - 50 Best Books for Year 1 (Children Aged 5-6)**Follow the journey of a fluffy, flying seed as it is carried by the wind and lands safely in a meadow, the perfect place to grow, providing a fascinating and beautiful insight into the world of plants and their importance to us.This book will feed the curiosity of the youngest of readers who are:keen to know how the world worksfascinated by nature enjoy learning new informationThe story is carefully written for children learning to read, with additional factual captions for more advanced readers.And here’s the WOW-factor – a large fold-out world map at the end, with diagrams and a fun I-Spy game to take children back into the book to find and identify animals in the pictures.Fluffy, Flying Seed is part of the Start Small, Think Big series of science-based picture books:Aimed at children aged 4 to 8Covers KS1 primary science subjects that children learn at school High-quality educational content, beautifully illustratedFluffy, Flying Seed explores how a dandelion grows, protects itself, reproduces and transforms from a bright yellow flower into a delicate white ball of fluffy, flying seeds. The book focuses on temperate meadowland and shows the life cycle of  wildflowers and how they are important for native animals and insects to grow and thrive. Each book in the series is set in a different habitat and part of the world:Small, Sparkling Raindrop (Southeast Asia/wetlands and the water cycle)Small, Speckled Egg (polar regions and the life cycle of an Arctic tern)Little, Brown Nut (Amazon rainforest and the life cycle of a Brazil Nut tree)Tiny, Floating Coral (Great Barrier Reef and the life cycle of coral)Fluffy, Flying Seed (meadowlands and the life cycle of a dandelion)Small, Shiny Dung Beetle (African savannah and the life cycle of an insect)Build your own life cycle library with this series, a brilliant addition to any home or school bookshelf.  Printed on FSC paper from sustainable forests.