Ben Lerwill

En este libro encontrarás secuoyas milenarias, araucarias imponentes, árboles que producen savia roja y mangles que hunden sus gruesas raíces en el agua. Explora la gran variedad de especies que hay

Laika, David Greybeard, Congo, CherAmi... Este libro rinde homenaje los animales más conocidos e inolvidables de todos los tiempos. Todos ellos merecen que su historia sea contada. La próxima vez que contemples una criatura salvaje, recuerda que los animales son capaces de realizar hazañas extraordinarias. Una fantastica recopilacion de las vidas de 50 animales que emocionara a pequeños y grandes.

True tales of wild and wonderful lives to be treasured forever

Football Legends Young readers will love findingout all about the lives of their favourite players in this greatnew biography series

A lyrical beautifully illustrated book that takes us on a journey around the globe showing how children in different parts of the world are doing very different things at exactly the same time

Where can you find Methuselah, the oldest tree in the world? Why is the baobabs trunk so fat? Can trees really warn each other that something is about to eat them?Including a stunning central gatefold that opens out to reveal all 80 trees and how they relate to each other, this book is a visual celebration of the huge variety of trees found across the world, from those you know to those you almost certainly dont. As the book takes the reader on a journey around the world, it reveals trees that give us food and medicine, trees with ancient legends, record-breaking trees and more.Focus spreads will explore subjects such as the life cycle of trees, how they communicate with each other, why trees are vital to the Earths health, and their importance to us.

Remote, mysterious, exotic, unforgettable: islands are captivating and unique places. But what makes them so special? Take a trip across the globe to explore 18 of the worlds most intriguing islands and discover their stories.Some islands are busy, bustling homes to many people, while others have almost no life at all. Some are covered in thick jungle, others in freezing ice. Some are millions of years old, and others are brand new. Islands come in countless shapes and sizes, and this book lets you explore. Turn the pages to climb their mountains, swim in their seas, discover their histories, wonder at their treasures and above all, be inspired.

"Inclusive entreaties to engage with nature pair with lush, page-filling depictions of children frolicking throughout landscapes and seasons in this irresistible call to go outside!" -Publishers Weekly Lets go outside!Lets find a big, sploshy puddle!Lets run as fast as our legs can carry us!.The great outdoors is waiting, ready to be filled with excitement and imagination. Join a group of friends as they play together throughout the year in this joyful exploration of spending time outside every day.Explore the fun that can be had outdoors in all weather and count how many children have gone outside to play in this celebration imaginative play and the simple pleasure of spending time outside everyday... and cozying up indoors at the end of the day. At the end of this simple and lyrical picture book are discussion prompts and outdoor activity suggestions, all ready for parents and children to say... LETS GO OUTSIDE! Examples:Being outdoors lets us use all our senses. What can you SMELL when youre outside? What can you HEAR? What can you TOUCH? A hard tree trunk? Squelchy mud? Can you think of other things?

This lyrical non-fiction picture book celebrates the simple joys of football, whatever your background or ability. Rather than focusing on rules, skills, superstars, big clubs and record-breaking feats, this uplifting book for young children celebrates the planets best-loved sport and shows how the worlds most accessible game where the only equipment needed is something that rolls has evolved into a force for unity, and a sport for absolutely everyone. Spreads cover how football can be played by all ages, genders, and abilities, whatever your racial, cultural or economic background, and whether youre in a state-of-the-art stadium or just a simple patch of scrubland.

Picture a city. What do you see? Traffic and towering buildings? Or maybe you imagine something a little . . . wilder? These are the astonishing stories of the animals who are adapting to live in our urban world - and how you can help them to thrive. From the pitter-patter of penguins in Cape Town, to the prowl of a leopard in Mumbai, the splash of a seal in Sydney, cities are home to all sorts of unexpected residents. Keep your eyes wide open as as we travel the globe discovering wild cities. With magical illustration and beautiful storytelling, these incredible stories will fascinate every reader who has the travel bug, or is an animal fan, or has ever wondered what else exists in our big cities. Featuring: London, Berlin, Paris, Warsaw, Calgary, New York City, Chicago, Sydney, Beijing, Tokyo, Mumbai, Singapore, Cape Town and Seoul.

On the outskirts of the Milky Way, floating slowly through space, there hangs a planet unlike any other. It has oceans, deserts, jungles and mountains. It has life that swims, life that soars and life that swings through the trees. It is a place of dazzling variety and infinite wonder - and its the only world weve got. Climate change is happening, now. But its not too late to change the story. Meet the humans, from around the world, who are fighting to save our planet. This is your call to arms. Featuring 25 hopeful stories including Greta Thunberg, David Attenborough, Jane Goodall, Wangari Maathai - as well as lesser-known heroes, such as turtle-protector Len Peters, the guardians of the Amazon rainforest, and the poacher patrollers The Black Mambas.This book will transport you from the poles, to the oceans, to the rainforests, with iconic illustration. These are true stories to make you think, make you cry, make you hope - and these are stories to make us all stand together and protect our home. These stories are the proof that one persons small changes can grow into something big, and powerful, and world-changing.So read on to be inspired, as we take our future in our own hands, and together save Planet Earth - for all the living things that call it their home.

A vibrant, joyful, and powerful story about a little girl with a LOT of strength trying to find her place in the world.Harriet isnt just strong - shes the strongest girl in the whole world! And though her super-strength is mostly wonderful, it does make things like bouncing on trampolines, mixing cake batter, and putting the cap on the toothpaste a bit, well... tricky.So when the Seriously Strong Touring Circus comes to town, Harriet thinks she might POP with excitement to see other people just like her! Hans the Hairy and Betty Biceps show her that being strong should be celebrated - and when Muscleman Max prepares to break a world record, Harriet suddenly finds herself taking a starring role in the performance- one she could never have dreamed of...This humorous and empowering read features a brilliant cast of larger-than-life characters, and a heroine that you cant help but root for. A true celebration of strength, difference, and finding a place where you truly belong.

Families come in all shapes and sizes, from spiders who can carry hundreds of their babies, to elephants who babysit each others calves. Perfect for every animal and wildlife fan, discover the incredible true stories of our wilder family members . . .Did you know that clownfish can have hundreds of babies?Or that some families like to be on the move, like monarch butterflies who will travel together for their entire lives!Did you know that lions are ruled by a king, but in a bee family the queen is the boss . . .Meet families of all shapes and sizes, in these incredible true stories about wild families. These fascinating stories for curious young minds are fully illustrated with imaginative, colourful artwork, perfect for dipping into and to treasure all year round.

A fascinating illustrated guide to birds ... and their surprising prehistoric ancestors!Can you imagine a world without birds? Its like trying to picture a sky without stars, or a sea without fish. Birds are all around us - and theyve been here a lot longer than we have...But did you know that every single bird - every pigeon, every penguin, every hummingbird and hawk - is actually a real-life DINOSAUR? All around you there are dinosaurs in the sky, dinosaurs on the rooftops - maybe a whole flock of dinosaurs in the trees! Discover how theropod dinosaurs evolved flight feathers, wishbones, wings and beaks to become the spectacularly varied range of birds we know today, from the prehistoric-looking secretary bird that brandishes enormous claws to the silent stalking grey heron with its long dragon-like neck.One of the most amazing stories of the natural world, written by childrens author Ben Lerwill and with colourful art by Sarah Edmonds, illustrator of Funny Bums, Freaky Beaks.

¿Alguna vez te has preguntado qué ocurre en el mundo mientras duermes? Criaturas y plantas brillan con luz propia. Animales salvajes se embarcan en viajes increíbles o cazan al amparo de la oscuridad. Las ciudades se iluminan por la actividad humana. Cuando la noche cae sobre oceanos y mares, bosques y llanuras, sabanas y desiertos, ciudades y pueblos, otro mundo cobra vida. ¡Descubre un mundo de maravillosas criaturas que despiertan a la vida mientras tu estas dormido!

Escuchamos mucho sobre la importancia de los increíbles y grandes animales de nuestro mundo, pero ¿qué pasa con las pequeñas criaturas cuyos roles son igualmente vitales? Nature's Tiny Champions arroja luz sobre algunos de los heroes mas improbables del reino animal. Con 20 animales fascinantes, desde el escarabajo pelotero nocturno, el camaleon enano del Cabo y la rana venenosa dorada hasta el murcielago abejorro, la estrella de mar de arrecife y el colibri abeja, esta fascinante guia de no ficcion revela como incluso los mas pequeños insectos, invertebrados, anfibios, reptiles, mamiferos y las aves pueden desempeñar papeles clave en fenomenos naturales como la migracion, las cadenas alimentarias y la polinizacion. Las ilustraciones del libro y su generoso formato de gran tamaño permiten a los lectores jovenes ver los temas con detalle. Cada hacedor de milagros en miniatura esta representado con un diagrama de tamaño natural, que ofrece una clara sensacion de escala y una vista detallada de sus atributos unicos. De 6 a 9 años

Bestia es una chihuahua. Le encantan los mimos, los almohadones y salir de paseo. De camino al parque se encuentra con una beagle juguetona, un bulldog dormilón y un montón de perros de diferentes personalidades y tamaños. Pero ¿cual es el mas GRANDE de todos?Un libro lleno de narices olfateadoras, lametones y muchos ladridos.