Travel back in time to the beginning of life on earth with this beautiful box set, across today’s animal kingdom, and to the furthest reaches of space.

Dive into the most remarkable aspects of the natural world that will be sure to wow children and adults, too! From space to animals and prehistoric life, learn about an array of fascinating subjects with this stunning box set.

This book set collection contains 3 titles: An Anthology of Intriguing Animals, Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life and The Mysteries of the Universe, featuring incredible dinosaurs, fascinating fossils, amazing animals and stunning celestial objects:

Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life
Take a journey through time from the beginnings of life on Earth and marvel at amazing prehistoric plants and animals. 

An Anthology of Intriguing Animals
Step into the world of animals to discover incredible facts and fascinating stories about your favorite beasts. 

The Mysteries of the Universe
Travel from Earth to the outer reaches of the universe, encountering peculiar planets, distant stars, and intricate galaxies along the way.

Each compendium showcases a topic that children aged 7+ will be captivated by, with storybook descriptions that include not just the key facts, but also some of the myths and legends surrounding each species. 

This thrilling children’s box set features:

- 3 books, which each contain 100 stories -  each one accompanied by a stunning photograph and delightful illustration.
- Intriguing narrative text, which inspires children to learn and makes for captivating bedtime reading.
- Creative photography presents the topics in surprising and remarkable ways, capturing animals in action or showing intriguing features up-close.
- A descriptive, narrative approach to each entry, rather than annotations and fact boxes.

Children’s Anthology Collection features an exciting array of subjects, that are shown both photographically and illustratively, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images. This children's anthology box set is a perfect gift to be treasured, with beautiful gold foil, gilded edges, and a ribbon for keeping your place.

An Anthology of Exquisite Birds

by Ben Hoare

Published 5 September 2024

Soar through the sky with best-selling author Ben Hoare and discover some of the most exquisite birds on our planet.

The seventh book in the bestselling Children’s Anthologies series, An Anthology of Exquisite Birds explores some of the most impressive birds on our planet.

Children aged 7-9 can marvel at the miniature bee hummingbird that flaps its wings 200 times a second or the oilbird that navigates pitch-black caves using echolocation, in this striking collection showcasing more than 90 birds.

This impressive bird anthology for kids offers:

- A wide selection of birds featured throughout, each accompanied by a beautiful photograph and an illustration.
- The 7th book in the bestselling Children’s Anthologies series, selling more than 39,000 copies in the UK.
- A quality gift book, with metallic foil all over, a ribbon and striking photographs on every page.

An Anthology of Exquisite Birds pairs photography with storybook descriptions that will captivate young readers, whether it's finding out about condors and cuckoos or swans and starlings. Features on eggs, feathers, nests, and other key topics explore the enormous variety of avian adaptations. There is also a visual index packed with reference information for young bird enthusiasts, including the size and range of each species.

More in the series

An Anthology of Exquisite Birds is part of the beautiful and informative Children’s Anthology series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore the natural world with The Wonders of Nature, let them walk with the dinosaurs in Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life, explore the incredible ecosystems and geology of our planet with Earth, or dive into the deep with An Anthology of Aquatic Life.