Simon Treadwell – illustratör

Get up close to extraordinary monkeys and amazing apes. Take a journey through lush rainforests, across grassy plains and up snowy mountains to find thirty-six magnificent monkeys and apes, from the tiny pygmy marmoset to the huge Western lowland gorilla. Intriguing facts accompany every illustration, so you can find out why the Japanese macaque washes its food, how the orangutan makes tools and why gibbons sing duets.Discover all these facts and more in this wonderful compendium that you will revisit again and again.

Travel the world to see the most incredible trees close up.Take a journey through steamy rainforests, scorching deserts and vast plains to find 36 spectacular trees, from the swamp cypress to the giant redwood.See the rainbow eucalyptus with its multicoloured bark and the Japanese cherry tree dripping with blossom. Find out about the monkey puzzle tree and how it was around at the time of the dinosaurs. Discover the kapok tree with its thorn-covered trunk, and spot the wildlife that lives alongside these impressive species.Discover all these facts and more in this wonderful compendium that you will revisit again and again.

GET UP CLOSE TO STUNNING BUTTERFLIES AND FASCINATING MOTHSTake a journey through flower-filled meadows, dusky woodlands and steamy rainforests to find 36 magnificent butterflies and moths - from the delicate glasswing butterfly to the mighty Hercules moth.Find out which butterfly has the biggest wingspan and how the red cracker butterfly got its name. Learn how these insects undergo an amazing transformation, turning from a caterpillar into a butterfly or moth. Discover how eyespots on the wings of the peacock butterfly scare off predators, and why its bright colours send a message that it is poisonous to eat. With full-colour, poster-sized illustrations accompanied by intriguing facts, this is the ideal compendium for all the family.

Explore your favorite dog breeds with the bestselling Magnificent Book of series. Stunning illustrations, fun facts, and a detailed map bring the subject to life for readers 8-12.Meet 36 fascinating dog breeds, big and small, from around the world. From the tiny Chihuahua to the huge Irish Wolfhound, The Magnificent Book of Dogs depicts the some of the animal kingdom’s most intelligent, active and loyal inhabitants in stunning and accurate original illustrations. Intriguing facts accompany every illustration, so you can find out why the Weimaraner is nicknamed the gray ghost, how the Border Collie herds sheep, and why the Afghan Hound has supersized paws. With full-color, poster-size illustrations, intriguing facts, and a map at the back, this is the ideal reference for lovers of these incredible animals.

Travel all round the world to meet 36 magnificent butterflies and moths in this beautifully illustrated reference book filled with fascinating facts.Take a journey through flower-filled meadows, dusky woodlands, and steamy rainforests to find 36 magnificent butterflies and moths, from the delicate glasswing butterfly to the mighty Hercules moth. Find out which butterfly has the biggest wingspan and how the red cracker butterfly got its name. Learn how these insects undergo an amazing transformation, turning from a voraciously munching caterpillar into a magnificent butterfly or moth. Discover how eyespots on the wings of the peacock butterfly scare off predators, and why its bright colors send a message that it is poisonous to eat. Witness the monarch butterfly emerging from its pupa and the tawny coster laying its eggs. Spot the orange oakleaf butterfly as it folds up its wings to look like a dead autumn leaf, and marvel at the prickly spines of the tiger moth “woolly bear” caterpillar. With full-color, poster-sized illustrations accompanied by intriguing facts, this is the ideal reference for lovers of these incredible insects. 36 BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS: Learn about dozens of butterflies and moths, from the fluttering paper kite butterfly to the cleverly camouflaged oleander hawk moth. BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images bring these fascinating and beautiful insects to life. FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of illuminating facts in an easy-to-read format that will enthrall insect-lovers of all ages. MAP OF THE BUTTERFLY AND MOTH WORLD: A full-page map shows where each butterfly or moth is found. COLLECT THE SERIES: More beautifully illustrated compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Cats, The Magnificent Book of Birds, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals, and The Magnificent Book of Sharks.

A stunning introduction to the worlds most magnificent cats.Meet dozens of elegant, intelligent, mischievous, and downright adorable domestic felines, from the steely Russian Blue to the curly-coated LaPerm, in this huge, ornate volume. With beautiful art and intriguing facts, this is the purr-fect buy for any feline fan. 36 CAT BREEDS: Learn about dozens of domestic cat breeds, from the Siamese to the Sphynx, accompanied by stunning full-color illustrations. MAP OF THE FELINE WORLD: A full-page map shows the origin of each cat breed . COLLECT THEM ALL: More beautifully illustrated compendiums in the Magnificent Book of series include The Magnificent Book of Dogs, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Dinosaurs, and more.

From the tiny pygmy marmoset to the giant Western lowland gorilla, this book showcases some of the world’s most extraordinary monkeys and apes through stunning illustrations and fascinating facts. Meet the star acrobat Siamang gibbon, the nocturnal owl monkey, and the clever orangutan that makes its owl tools. Intriguing information accompanies every illustration, so readers can learn why proboscis monkeys go swimming, how bonnet macaques make their own medicine, and why bald uakaris’ faces are bright pink. This captivating journey through the primate world is sure to spark curiosity in budding biologists ages 8-12! 36 MONKEYS AND APES: Learn about over 30 monkeys and apes with distinct features, characteristics, habitats, and behaviors through fascinating, accessible facts perfect for all ages.FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS: Vibrant, detailed, scientifically accurate illustrations accompany each animal, bringing these incredible primates to life.MAP OF THE PRIMATE WORLD: A full-page, color map displays where each monkey and ape originates from, allowing for easy reference and intriguing comparisons. COLLECT THEM ALL: More beautifully illustrated compendiums in the Magnificent Book of series include The Magnificent Book of Dogs, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Dinosaurs, and more.