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COVER PRICE £4.50ISBN: 9781842361962
This hugely successful series is now available in a new smaller flexi format. The tried and tested formula of 100 sequential facts motivates children to read these books from start to finish. From cover to cover, beautifully detailed artwork will mean that even the most reluctant of readers will be totally absorbed by the fun activities, such as projects and quizzes. Humorous cartoons add a lighter touch, while the wealth of perfectly pitched information provides ideal introductions to the subjects. COVER PRICE 4.99ISBN: 9781842366516
COVER PRICE £8.99ISBN: 9781842369654
This hugely successful series is now available in a new smaller flexi format. From cover to cover beautifully detailed artwork will mean that even the most reluctant of readers will be totally absorbed by the fun activities, such as projects and quizzes. Humorous cartoons add a lighter touch, while the wealth of perfectly pitched information reads clearly and fluently. This series really is the perfect introduction to these fascinating subjects. COVER PRICE 4.99ISBN: 9781842363522
This hugely successful series is now available in a new smaller flexi format. From cover to cover beautifully detailed artwork will mean that even the most reluctant of readers will be totally absorbed by the fun activities, such as projects and quizzes. Humorous cartoons add a lighter touch, while the wealth of perfectly pitched information reads clearly and fluently. This series really is the perfect introduction to these fascinating subjects. COVER PRICE 4.99ISBN: 9781842363553
Discover 1000 Facts On Birds, an amazing guide into the world of birds. Short, sharp facts combine with hundreds of pictures and illustrations to deliver information with punch. You’ll find all the things you ever wanted to know plus so much more in one fascinating book. Key subject areas are clearly highlighted so finding information is effortlessly simple with the use of button-like icons. Compact and easy to use, this really is the complete reference resource for the fact hungry.COVER PRICE 9.99ISBN: 9781842361498
This book provides a rich resource of information with maximum impact and minimum clutter. Exactly 1000 facts are covered by 100 topics, each with 10 key points that provide a simple but memorable handle on the subject. Fascinating information panels as well as extended captions amplify this quick fire approach. Here are examples of the many remarkable facts you will find in Plants: • Every year the world uses 3 billion cubic metres of wood – a pile as big as a football stadium and as high as Mount Everest. • The juice of a pitcher plant will dissolve a chunk of steak to nothing in a few days. COVER PRICE £7.99ISBN: 9781902947747
A guide to over 200 species of amphibians, reptiles, and mammals living in these continents and islands. Also answers questions about animal's evolution, anatomy and survival. COVER PRICE £8.99ISBN: 9781844761272
A guide to over 200 species of amphibians, reptiles, and mammals living in these continents and islands. Also answers questions about animal's evolution, anatomy and survival.COVER PRICE £8.99ISBN: 9781844761272
While some mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles may be observed fairly easily, many more are rarely, if ever, seen although the tracks, trails and signs they leave behind provide vital clues to identity, behaviour and population. This guide contains both photographs and diagrams of these identification marks and demonstrates how to read the signs, and how to make permanent records of tracks and trails. COVER PRICE £12.99ISBN: 9780753709559
A full-colour photographic record of the sea life that abounds in the rich and diverse waters of the English Channel, the Western Approaches, Scotland's Atlantic coast and the Bristol Channel, featuring outstanding scenes.WAS £19.95ISBN: 9781853107610
A story of the big cats from the majestic lion to the powerful tiger. Learn about the first big sabre-toothed cats and the secretive jaguar of the South American rainforests. COVER PRICE £2.99ISBN: 9780753412732
A new title in the JUNIOR NATURE GUIDES series, introducing young naturalists to over 150 birds and their habitats, with watercolour illustrations, size and identification data, advice on conservation awareness, observation and sightings, charts, bird-watcher's code, and a range of activities. ISBN: 9781850282402
Birds in your Garden is a stunningly illustrated and authoritative book about the lives of garden birds. From robins to wrens and swallows to sparrowhawks, Nicholas Hammond explains why different garden birds do what they do. Readable, anecdotal and practical text combine to provide a unique look at garden birds. Everything you wanted to know about birds in your garden - this is an essential book for anyone who is interested in garden wildlife.ISBN: 9780753714539
Covers over 250 of the commonest birds found in Britain and Europe. Each species is illustrated and described in detail in the text. The birds are organized by size, and the book is supplied in a durable plastic wallet. COVER PRICE £8.99ISBN: 9780261674028
A comprehensive visual guide to the birds of the the world with expert analysis of size, shape, plumage, habitat, breeding, nests, eggs and food. Full colour directory including bizarre and familiar species. Fully illustrated throughout with over 1800 specially commissioned colour artworks and photographs, including concise maps detailing distribution. ISBN: 9781846812545
This identification guide covers all the birds that breed and are seen regularly in Europe, plus a large selection of the rarer visitors, such as those from North America. The illustrations show the birds in a variety of plummages, while the detailed text describes over 500 species that may be encountered in the region. It features concise descriptions enabling easy identification, not to mention details of voice, habitat and distribution in Britain and Europe, plus an indication of the status of each species. ISBN: 9781852237936
Divided by bird family, each identification plate is arranged to show similar-looking species together. For each one there are detailed identification illustrations showing the male, female and juvenile. These are supplemented by maps showing breeding and wintering locations, and voice descriptions of songs and calls. The information on "notebook" pages that follow describes and illustrate habitats, breeding and feeding behaviour and flight patterns. Protective Plastic CoverISBN: 9780007650798
A comprehensive photographic guide to the birds of Britain and Europe.COVER PRICE £25.00ISBN: 9781851529445
Features 100 British and European garden and coastal birds. This work is useful for the young birdwatcher.isbn: 1842367587
COVER PRICE £9.99ISBN: 9781848100107
CORE STOCK By "Farndon, John" ISBN 1842363735
This is part of a series of illustrated nature guides. The book covers the most common and most attractive species of butterfly and day-flying moth found in Britain and Europe. Each species is illustrated with colour photographs and drawings and described in detail in the text, which covers the life cycle of butterflies and day-flying moths, some common night-flying moths and unusual caterpillars. The butterflies are arranged int colour-coded groups according to wing colour for quick and easy reference. Both sides of each butterfly's wing are shown. This means that anyone, even the complete beginner can identify the butterflies using this guide. The series is aimed at the beginner: the price, format, photogrphs and text are all designed to make each book uncomplicated and attractive to the many people interested in the countryside. COVER PRICE £8.99ISBN: 9780261674042
In this encyclopedia you will find all the information you need about many amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals living in the wild. All animals are discussed in order of classification, rather than alphabetically, so you immediately know to which genus and family an animal belongs. Amphibians, mammals, reptiles and birds. HUndrdes of colour photographs and drawings. Information on habitats. Breeding habits and care for the young. The latest scientific developments. An index of scientific and English names.ISBN: 9789036615952
Many gardeners today would like to create more wildlife-friendly gardens, but may feel restricted by their situation, or put off by assuming that they will have to make huge changes to an established plot. This practical book will scotch any myths about wildlife gardening, and encourage everyone, wherever they garden, to invite wildlife to share their outdoor spaces. There are practical ideas for gardens of all sizes and in varied situations, with a special chapter on wildlife gardening in towns: the smallest shady garden can support a range of wildlife and even a window-box or hanging basket in an urban apartment block can make a difference, if you ensure ingredients like extra food in winter, plants that sustain insects and bright or aromatic plants are planted to attract animals and keep them returning. From the best sites for ponds to the right plants to feed various fauna, this book should ensure both you and the wildlife enjoy your garden as fully as possible. COVER PRICE £18.99isbn: 1844030350
A practical encyclopedia of animals, birds and fish, reptiles and insects, both wild and domestic. It also provides an historic survey from the earliest records: when and how species were introduced and died out, and how they have flourished or declined. There are essays on the interaction with man, from outright exploitation to over-production. Social history, folklore and legend are included to give the most magisterial survey of Britain's fauna. ISBN: 9781904594796
The remarkable thing about this guide to European fungi is the photographs. Each specimen is stunningly presented against a pitch-black background. From glistening grotesqueries to lacy parasols, every mushroom is a work of art. This isn't a practical field guide, even though the author (president of a French mycological society) provides information on growing season, habitat, and edibility. Rather, this is a book to be savored at home, perhaps after a day of careful mushroom hunting.ISBN: 9783822865156
Whether you own several acres of garden in the remote countryside or a window-box in an urban area, observing the behaviour of garden birds, from acrobatic tits to blackbirds in full song, can be an intensely rewarding pastime. "Garden Bird Behaviour" explores a wide range of bird behaviour including courtship, territorial behaviour, singing, nesting, flying, feeding, and migration; it's an invaluable guide that will help you get the most out of your birdwatching hobby. Written in a personal and encouraging style, with wonderful photographs and colour artwork, "Garden Bird Behaviour" is as enjoyable to read as it is informative. The emphasis is on observing the birds that frequent your garden and taking time to spot the different characteristics of each species as they feed, interact or raise their young, in order to gradually build up a comprehensive understanding of their behaviour. ISBN: 9781845172374
Whatever the size, style or location of your garden, this stunning book gives you the perfect introduction to making the most of your space for birds. It provides opportunities for increasing the variety, number and regularity of birds. Written in a friendly and encouraging style, "The Garden Bird Handbook" is packed with practical advice and key information, ranging from planning and maintaining a bird-friendly garden, attracting, observing and feeding the entire range of likely visitors, through to a genuine understanding of bird behaviour. Illustrated throughout with wonderful photographs and full-colour artwork of the birds in garden settings, there is also a full and handsomely illustrated guide to garden birds, helping accurate identification. A special directory of plants that attract birds helps you plan your garden, and a month by month guide is packed with tips on what to look for. As well as the considerable pleasure to be gained from attracting and watching birds in your garden, there is an enormous contribution that you can make to their conservation. This book will help you develop the perfect garden for birds. ISBN: 9781845092443
This handbook featuring 50 European garden birds is ideal for the young birdwatcher. A superb identification guide, it is also packed with things to do: Make a bird diary with sighting records, sketches and photos; Apply stickers to show you have spotted each of the featured birds; Use the pull out poster for making quick identifications; Check the ‘abundancy’ charts for when you might expect to spot birds.COVER PRICE £5.99ISBN: 9781842363133
Covering British and European birds to be found in gardens, parks and other easily accessible areas, this guide enables even those living in towns or cities to start identifying the birds they see. Each species is illustrated with 2-5 clear colour photographs covering all the important aspects of the species including the male, female, the young and eggs. The text describes key features and each bird's feeding, song, breeding habits, distribution and occurrence. The guide devotes a whole page to the most important and accessible species. In addition, there is practical advice on how best to watch each bird. COVER PRICE £8.99ISBN: 9780007703869
An ideal resource to help children understand the world around them, the Garden Detectives' Handbook will encourage them to explore nature in their own garden. Fifty species are included, from trees to birds, and insects to butterflies.Each fact-file provides vital identification tips accompanied by detailed illustrations, all to help them record and understand ‘nature’s calendar’. Fifty fact-files plus illustrations An easy-identification poster Stickers for every species A fun quiz to test your knowledgeISBN: 9781842368466
This nature guide includes sections on annelids, molluscs, crustaceans, centipedes, earwigs, flies, butterflies and moths, beetles, spiders, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. Designed for the beginner, the guide also provides practical advice on attracting wildlife to the garden.COVER PRICE £8.99ISBN: 9780261674080
This full-colour book explores the fascinating undersea civilizations of some of man's oldest and most intelligent neighbours. It reveals how the bodies of whales, dolphins and sharks work, what they eat, and how they communicate, reproduce and survive. Ages 8+. COVER PRICE £8.99ISBN: 9781842159897
In order to learn the fascinating story of plants and the development of human civilisation. No other book covers so much - from sacred mushrooms to GM crops, from the religions of the seasons and harvest to the hobby of gardening - and is able to convey both the mysterious and the practical with equal ease and in an accessible, intelligent style. The future of the planet depends upon such knowledge and empathy.ISBN: 9780304355891
Incorporating new illustrations and introduction, this is a new edition of this guide to more than 530 European birds, with distribution maps and descriptions of all species regularly present in Europe. TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCKCOVER PRICE £12.99ISBN: 9780753711453
This illustrated guide to the trees of Britain and Europe features over 400 species. Seasonal as well as permanent features are described and the text covers habitat, bark, branches, buds, leaves, inflorescence, flowers, fruit, seed, taxonomic notes, ecological data and distribution. COVER PRICE £12.99ISBN: 9780753709573
There is a vast variety of conifers in cultivation all over the world, and this guide can help to identify 99 of these. The conifers featured include the Cypresses made famous by the Mediterranean landscape gardeners of the Renaissance, the Monkey Puzzle tree and the junipers whose varied forms include craggy hedges and miniature cultivates for window boxes. The introduction features a concise glossary as well as background information on classification, anatomy, growth, and garden uses. Each section is arranged in alphabetical order with common names, photographs and easy reference symbols that give tips on growth rate and mature height, hardiness, annual colour changes and cultivation and garden situation. The identifier section includes: silver firs, cedars, false Cypresses, Japanese ceders, Leyland Cypresses, ginkgo, junipers, larches, pines, fodocarps, Douglas firs, coastal redwood, Wellingtonia, yews, thuja, hemlocks, dawn redwood and spruces. ISBN: 9780785803249
Covering 240 species of insect and other invertebrates that are commonly found in Britain and northern Europe, Wild Guide Insects is the perfect introductory guide to 'creepy-crawlies'. There are over one million known insect species, making them the largest of all the animal groups. Of this million, 100,000 can be found in Europe and 20,000 in the British Isles alone. This essential, introductory guide will help you to identify and discover more about this fascinating species.; ID Fact File provides at-a-glance information about the size, habitat and geographical range together with the months when the insect can be spotted* Cross references for similar species and details of the differences between them to ensure accurate identification* Different groups or families are identified by a symbol to enable you to quickly find what you are looking forEach page is devoted to a different species and is illustrated with a colour photograph and details of distinguishing features. There is a detailed description of each insect, its behaviour and the environment in which you are most likely to find it.ISBN: 9780007810192
This is a practical guide to over 400 species of tree in Britain and Europe. Information on each includes fact panels with complete checklists of features and characteristics and detailed close-ups for correct identification. COVER PRICE £10.99ISBN: 9780862725235
A continent-by-continent look at the diversity of mammal life, providing insights into when, where, how, and why mammals have evolved and adapted to the widest range of environments. Each chapter is broken down by habitat, setting the mammals and their stories in context. COVER PRICE £16.99ISBN: 9780751339338
A natural history and identification guide to the animal life of the deep oceans, open seas, reefs, shallow waters, saltwater estuaries, and shorelines of the world ? Featuring over 600 marine species and 1000 colour illustrations and photographs ISBN: 9781846812118
This pocket-sized guide covers over 400 of the commonest species of mushroom and toadstool found in Britain and Europe. Each species is illustrated with a photograph and described in detail in the text, which includes information on colour, shape, smell, taste, time of year the mushroom is seen, and similar species. The guide is not arranged in complicated taxonomic order, but by shape for easy identification. This means that even the absolute beginner can identify mushrooms using this guide. Other features include additional helpful mushroom information at the back and a durable plastic cover. The other titles in the series are "Birds", "Wild Flowers", "Trees" and "Wild Animals". COVER PRICE £8.99ISBN: 9780261674066
This book looks at the many different and beautiful species of palm trees, with suggestions on how to cultivate these special trees in your own garden. With useful tips on the required growing conditions, soil, climate, and any special needs, this guide allows you to nurture a variety of different species of palm tree. On each page, a different species of palm tree is featured with a photograph and text describing the common and Latin name, the fruit and leaves of the tree, and its size. COVER PRICE £9.99ISBN: 9781840655094
Standing tall on the sunburnt plains of Africa and Australia, like great living giants, baobabs may be the oldest life forms on the planet, and many of the specimens still standing today have been around for at least 2000 years. For centuries, the tree has provided food, medicine, shelter, places of refuge and worship and even served as prisons and tombs. Long before Africa was opened up by European explorers, the news of the baobab had astonished the world of science, due to its stupendous size (twice the girth of any tree in Europe), its bizarre appearance (more like a pumpkin than a tree) and its extraordinary soft, pith-like wood. Today, the baobab continues to baffle scientists. Nothing seems certain about the tree except that mythology comes to it naturally. The countless superstitions and myths that surround these 'gnarled upside-down giants' are as strange and intriguing as the appearance of the trees themselves. In this book Thomas Pakenham recounts his personal encounters with the different species of baobabs of Africa and Australia in his own inimitable style, as well as describing trees which have migrated to other lands. He tells of the myths and legends as well as the history - stranger than fiction - of many of the trees and their chances of survival. COVER PRICE £12.99ISBN: 9780393059892
Each plant and animal is illustrated with a full-colour photograph to aid quick identification. The main text about each species includes information on distribution, habitat and reproduction, while the ID fact file presents key identification features for quick and easy reference. Similar species are shown together and are cross-referenced to ensure correct and simple identification. ISBN: 9780007810185
Hamlyn Guide to Seashores and Shallow Seas of Britain and Europe is a classic identification guide, with superb illustrations. Seashores and shallow seas are one of the most diverse natural environments, rich in plant and animal life. They are also among the most visited, attracting everyone from beachcombers and anglers to sailors and divers. Many who visit the sea take a strong interest in the wildlife found there, and this book provides a comprehensive and accessible guide. More than 1000 species are described in this book. For each species there is an account of the form, size, habitat and distribution. These combined with detailed and life-like illustration enable even the complete novice to easily identify a wide range of flora and fauna. It is a 'must have' for students of marine biography and oceanography, and for collectors of shells and other seashore remnants.Identification is assisted by an illustrated identification key in the introduction, which also describes the marine and seashore environment, explains the impact of the tides, and discusses conservation. Important groups of animals also have their own introductions. ISBN: 9780753709580
Investigates the lives and lifestyles of the ocean's most extraordinary predators and powerful swimmers. Discover how hammerheads detect and track their prey and how the weird-looking wobbergong become invisible. COVER PRICE £7.99ISBN: 9780754807025
Trees form landscapes, mark crossroads, inspire architecture, have provided us and our ancestors with shelter, food and wood. They are witnesses and momentoes of events and centuries before our time. Special or sacred trees are common to all human societies, past or present. This book contains unusual images of trees - photographs, sculptures, engravings, paintings and drawings. It shows us monumental trees, nature's ancient sculptures; symbolic trees of mythology, such as the Tree of Knowledge; tree-shrines covered in votive offerings - a practice still carried on today in Europe, not far from cities such as Paris, Exeter and Brussels. There are trees distorted into extraordinary shapes by environment or human interference, and elaborate tree-houses, arbours and avenues.ISBN: 9780500017296
This new full colour photographic guide to over 300 species of tree found in Britain and Europe arranges trees by the shape of their leaves for easy identification. Each species is illustrated with several colour photographs, showing all the tree's most interesting and important characteristics. Individual descriptions include facts on tree shape, size, bark, leaves, fruit, flowers, distribution and similar species COVER PRICE £8.99ISBN: 9780261674011
Provides an overview of trees, their component parts, how they grow, varieties of trees, and how we use trees and their products. Includes related experiments and projects. PUBLISHED PRICE £4.95ISBN: 9781859673133
Packed with over 300 superb color wildlife pictures, that brings natural history to life.COVER PRICE £7.99ISBN: 9780754813491
Voyage of Discovery is a mesmerising visual record of some of the most significant and beautiful discoveries in the history of natural science explorations. Superb artworks and photographs spanning three centuries document advances and watersheds in the field of natural science. The stories behind these images - of explorers, naturalists, and artists and photographers - entwine in a fascinating study of human achievement and natural wonder. Hand-picked from the vast Library of The Natural History Museum in London, the illustrations and artworks contained here from a rare collection, most of which has never been in the public eye. ISBN: 9781902686028
'I wonder what that bird is in our tree?' If you have ever asked yourself this question then this is the book for you. This is an easy-to-use guide to 200 of the most common European garden birds that includes pictures of males and females, flight patterns and calls so you can quickly identify your visitors. It includes tips for encouraging different birds to nest and feed in your garden. ISBN: 9780753715161
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Covers over 250 of the commonest flowers found in Britain and Europe. Each species is illustrated and described in detail in the text. The flowers are organized by colour, and the book is supplied in a durable pack wallet. COVER PRICE £8.99ISBN: 9780261674035
This is a stunning visual guide to more than 750 of the most important wild flowers, trees, shrubs, herbs, cacti, grasses, mosses, aquatic plants and weeds. Each catalogue entry details the flower size, shape, colour, height, leaf, habitat and distribution, as well as the growth stages of the plant, from seeds, buds and open bloom to pollination and seedhead. A detailed introduction describes the life cycle of wild flowers, the habitats in which they thrive, and how to identify them in their own habitat. The encyclopedia is divided geographically into the distinct areas of Europe and Africa, the Americas, and Australia and Oceania. The key features of each habitat are clearly described, together with an analysis of the type of plants that exist in each one and any common qualities they have. The individual entries are arranged according to plant family, and the key features of each are described in full. For each entry, details are provided, such as flower colour, size and shape; stem height and spread; leaf size, shape and colour; the number of flowers per flowerhead and the number of flowerheads per stem, as well as details of their environment and their pollinating insects. A map accompanying each entry shows the countries where each flower is known to proliferate. With more than 1750 colour photographs, specially commissioned watercolour artworks and maps, this richly illustrated guide to the world's flora is a comprehensive reference source to be used by the famil, libraries, schools and professional horticulturists. ISBN: 9781846810213
This handbook should appeal to the expert and amateur alike, whether young or old. It offers information on identifying nearly 400 of the most commonly encountered garden wildlife in Britain and Northern Europe. Grouped in categories, each species is clearly described with informed and concise text and an easy-to-follow layout aids quick identification. COVER PRICE £12.99ISBN: 9781845093600
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