Owen Davey – illustratör

Visste du att hajar kan känna av elektriska strömmar från andra varelser? Eller att vissa är täckta av små tofsar? Hajar kan vara helt fantastiska vissa kan till och med ta sig upp ur vattnet! I den här uppslukande boken presenteras nya intressanta fakta om de här otroliga fiskarna på 40 helillustrerade sidor. Boken presenterar stora och små hajar, vanliga och ovanliga, hur de lever, vad och hur de äter och om de har några fiender. Hajar fanns faktiskt långt före dinosaurierna och har alltså överlevt det mesta. Ett fascinerande avsnitt är när en människas storlek jämförs med olika hajarter. Författaren diskuterar också hur hajens framtid ser ut och vad vi kan göra för att hjälpa hajarna.

If you are silly about squid or just daft for amazing animals of the deep, dive in for a fact-packed illustrated journey into the ocean.Did you know that an octopus has three hearts? And that they are particularly intelligent, with some being known to use tools?Dive into this fascinating illustrated guide all about the aliens of the deep. From the truly terrifying giant Pacific octopus to the inventive common octopus, find out where they live, what they eat and how we can protect them. The latest entry in acclaimed illustrator Owen Davey's popular "About Animals" series, featuring his signature minimalist art style with colorful, design-oriented layouts--Obsessive About Octopuses is sure to delight kids as well as adult cephalopod fans.

Kattdjur av olika slag har fascinerat människan i alla tider. De är små, stora, mysiga, läskiga, charmiga och farliga. Vi introduceras till de olika kattarterna som finns på jorden och vad de har för likheter och skillnader. Vilka är snabbast, störst, minst osv. Sandkatten har specialtassar så att den inte ska sjunka ner i sanden. Ökenlo var populära hos indiska härskare som tränade dem i tävlingar i att fånga duvor. Katter finns ofta med i mytologiska berättelser och var ett favoritdjur hos egyptierna. På medeltiden förknippades katter med häxor. Precis som föregångaren Bil en fena på hajar tar boken också upp vad man kan göra för att hjälpa de vilda katterna från att utrotas.

Touch and trace the opposites, as they are extruded and recessed in the page in this stylish, design-led board book. Beautifully produced, with contemporary artwork, can you spot the opposites in this book in the world around you?

Owen Davey's dynamic art and witty informational tidbits shine a light on the toughest bugs in the insect world: those brawny beetles! Did you know that there are roughly 400,000 different species of beetles? These incredible creatures make up about 25% of all animals on our planet! Beetles are superbly adapted to life in various climates across the world, wherever trees and flowers are found. From the mighty Goliath beetle to the beautiful iridescent scarab beetle, this captivating and stunningly illustrated guide will teach you everything you need to know about these fascinating insects, now in a new paperback format.

Naturens värld är en första introduktion till flora och fauna världen över. Läs om de otaliga olika sätt på vilka plantor och djur har anpassat sig för att säkra sin egen överlevnad, och upptäck varför levande varelser ser ut och beter sig som de gör med hjälp av en serie underbart illustrerade och informativa diagram. Både barn och vuxna kommer att älska den här bokens fantastiska, vintage-inspirerade illustrationer! Bokens omslag blir en underbar plansch som du kan hänga på väggen när du viker upp den. AMANDA WOOD började sin karriär som illustratör vid Natural History Museum i London och har därefter arbetat som redaktör och förläggare i över 30 år. MIKE JOLLEY har varit formgivare för barnböcker i 25 år. Vid ett besök i en second hand-affär kom idén att göra en bok om naturen med gamla skolaffischer som utgångspunkt. OWEN DAVEY är prisbelönt illustratör och har publicerats på samtliga kontinenter med undantag för Antarktis.

See dinosaurs up close to discover details about the species, then turn the page to zoom out and explore the ecosystem they lived within. These feature spreads will bring to life each dinosaur’s prey, predators, the species they once lived alongside, as well as the plants and environment that made up their habitats. Pore over densely illustrated scenes that bring to life the varied habitats and environments throughout the Mezozic Era by illustrator Owen Davey, guaranteed to enchant both children and adults.

The most complete guide to AI for youngsters, covering everything from Ancient Greece to ChatGPT.In this fun, simple and vibrant non-fiction book, technoscience expert Matthieu Dugal, creator of documentary AI: To be or not to be, shares the epic history of artificial intelligence and gives answers to the biggest head-scratchers:   How does AI already help us, at home and at school? Which robots from your favourite movies may soon be in the real world? What are avatars? Which inventors are creating new technologies? How do algorithms work? …and why can’t AI cook pasta and drain it at the right time?We can’t see it and yet this technology is everywhere: it’s in computers, cars and virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa. And it’s already making decisions for us, for better and sometimes for worse…This fascinating guide delves deep into how these decisions are made behind the scenes, putting tricky ideas into easy-to-understand terms. Keep kids’ attention with colourful illustrations and easy-to-understand, well-researched facts to prepare them for an exciting AI-centric future.

Celebrate the world of dinosaurs in this alphabet of exquisite pop-ups.From the allosaurus to the zuniceratops, discover dinosaurs great and small in this prehistoric pop-up alphabet. Featuring a selection of popular, unusual and incredible dinosaurs, with illustrations from the award-winning Owen Davey, this is a stylish treasury perfect for any dinosaur fan.

Touch and trace baby-friendly first words, in this stylish, design-led board book. Explore words such as apple and banana, rain and cloud to sun and moon, and spoon and cup, as this book reflects a baby’s reality and helps them learn along the way.

Touch and trace the numbers from 1 to 10 in this stylish, design-led board book. Beautifully produced, with contemporary artwork, see the numbers reflected in the natural world around us.

Laika is a homeless stray living on the streets of Moscow when she is picked by the Space Programme to be the first ever animal launched into orbit! But her rocket disappears and everyone thinks Laika is lost forever. Now you'll discover in Owen Davey's imaginative story that Laika was rescued by a loving new owner and found her true home on a planet far, far away.

The award-winning Curiositree: Natural World explores, through 67 exquisitely illustrated charts, the myriad ways in which plants and animals have adapted to survive.Discover the interconnectedness of the natural world and learn why living things look and behave the way they do in a series of visually compelling information charts, maps and cutaways, all illustrated in a nostalgic, vintage style.Packed with incredible facts about the natural world and the animals that populate it, the whole family will enjoy the full-page spreads grouped into the categories of habitats, species and adaptations.Celebrate the extraordinary resourcefulness and resilience of the natural world with amazing facts about:Habitats, ecosystems and biodiversityMigrations, from the wildebeest of Africa to the red crabs of Christmas IslandAll types of camouflage, from predator-dazing zebra stripes to the fur of the Artic fox, which changes to white in winter to match the snowLife in the rainforest, the ‘lungs of our planet’All sorts of seeds and their variety of ingenious designsLife cycles of creatures, from butterflies to the curious axolotl As the human species, Homo sapiens, are challenged now to find ways to live and survive in harmony with nature, curiosity will provide the answers. So, set out on your own adventure in this book, and discover why the natural world is worthy of your unending curiosity.

Did you know that penguins can hold their breath for over half an hour? Or that they can swim four times faster than an Olympic swimmer? And they don't just live in icy Antarctica! You can find them on sandy beaches in South Africa and other more tropical locations too. Dive into this fascinating illustrated guide to our feathered friends, the penguins. From the tiny fairy penguin that is no bigger than a ruler, to the emperor penguin that is over a metre tall, find out where they live, what they eat and how we can protect them.

Did you know that bears have existed longer than modern day humans? Or that polar bears aren't actually white? Immerse yourself in the beautifully illustrated guide to some of the world's most powerful mammals, full of facts about bears, their habits and where to find them.

A Children's Book Council 2019 Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12.Owen Davey's dynamic art and witty informational tidbits shine a light on the toughest bugs in the insect world: those brawny beetles!Did you know that there are roughly 400,000 different species of beetles? These incredible creatures make up about 25% of all animals on our planet! Beetles are superbly adapted to life in various climates across the world, wherever trees and flowers are found. From the mighty Goliath beetle to the beautiful iridescent scarab beetle, this captivating and stunningly illustrated guide will teach you everything you need to know about these fascinating insects.

Did you know that there are roughly 400,000 different species of beetles? These incredible creatures make up about 25% of all animals on our planet! Beetles are superbly adapted to life in various climates across the world, wherever trees and flowers are found.From the mighty Goliath beetle to the beautiful iridescent scarab beetle, this captivating and stunningly illustrated guide will teach you everything you need to know about these fascinating insects.

Piece together a colorful fantasy scene with Mudpuppy’s Dragons 100 Piece Glow in the Dark Puzzle. Turn out the lights to see magic come alive! This 100 piece puzzle features bold and eye catching artwork of a mythical dragon, but in the dark see the fire-breathing surprise glow!• 100 Pieces, Glow in the Dark Surprises!• Box: 7.5 x 5 x 3”, 19 x 13 x 9 cm• Puzzle: 18 x 12”, 46 x 31 cm• Ages 5+

Meet monsters from around the world in this stunning pop-up book.From Owen Davey, the award-winning illustrator of My First Pop-Up Dinosaurs, comes a second striking pop-up treasury. Discover a world of extraordinary beasts, where Cyclops storm in Ancient Greece and the fearsome Ushi-Oni haunts the coast of Japan. Open the pages to unleash 15 incredible pop-up monsters ... if you DARE!

Meet 15 stunning pop-ups of endangered animals from around the world in this timely and stylish gift book.See how fifteen of the most fascinating animals from all over the world are brought to life in incredible pop-ups. Every spread also features a fascinating fact about each of these amazing animals. For example, did you know that no two tigers' stripes are the same? Or that gorillas can communicate by beating their chest? Or that Galápagos penguins mate for life?From the award-winning creator of My First Pop-Up Dinosaurs and My First Pop-Up Mythological Monsters comes a third striking pop-up treasury. With Owen Davey's irresistibly stylish illustrations, this exploration of endangered animals is perfect for those who love all things zoological.