Nature Watch
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This book provides a fascinating and exciting investigation into the amazing world of the spider. Find out how spiders work, their different types, shapes and sizes, their senses and behaviour patterns, how they feed, hunt, spin webs and breed. It is packed with over 180 stunning colour photographs from renowned wildlife photographers. Detailed cross-sections and diagrams reveal the complex inner workings of a spider's body. It is a lively and accessible reference, ideal for home and school use for 8- to 12-year-olds. Loathed and feared by many, spiders are some of the least understood, yet most intriguing creatures in the animal world. Using examples of spiders from all over the world, this exciting and comprehensive guide offers an insight into their captivating world. Find out which spiders stalk and hunt their prey like cats, why spiders don't get caught in their own webs and why some spiders' venom is deadly poisonous. Discover their amazing courtship rituals and astonishing use of camouflage. Six focus spreads take a closer look at one family of spiders or an aspect of spider life.
Myth boxes explore legends and stories about spiders from many cultures and ages, and Did You Know? features provide quirky facts that will both amaze and amuse.
Myth boxes explore legends and stories about spiders from many cultures and ages, and Did You Know? features provide quirky facts that will both amaze and amuse.
This book provides a fascinating investigation into one of the world's most ancient and deadly reptiles: the crocodile. Find out how crocodiles and alligators work, their different shapes and sizes, their teeth, senses and behaviour patterns, how they feed, hunt and breed. It is packed with over 200 stunning colour photographs from renowned wildlife photographers. Detailed cross-sections and diagrams reveal the complex inner working of a crocodilian's body. It is a lively and accessible reference, ideal for home and school use for 8 to 12 year-olds. It is a winner of the Key Stage 2 non-fiction category of the English Associations 4-11 awards for the best children's illustrated book. "Nature Watch: Crocodiles" investigates every aspect of crocodilian life, and the differences between alligators, gharials, crocodiles and caimans. It reveals the gentle, nurturing side of crocodilian nature, as well as their lethal hunting skills. Focus features zoom in on detailed aspects of crocodilian life, such as alligators mating or Nile crocodiles attacking prey. Myth boxes explore popular stories about crocodilians from all over the world and Did You Know? highlights provide quirky facts to amuse and amaze friends and family.
With over 200 colour illustrations from top wildlife photographers, this is the perfect book to inspire 8 to 12 year-olds for school projects, home study, or just to learn for fun.
With over 200 colour illustrations from top wildlife photographers, this is the perfect book to inspire 8 to 12 year-olds for school projects, home study, or just to learn for fun.
Explains the lifestyles, habitats, and physical characteristics of the four great apes: chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas, and orangutans.