Ice Bear

by Nicola Davies

Published 1 November 2005
An informative, gorgeously illustrated study of the majestic polar bear.

Huge, magnificent, alone, a white bear moves through the frozen Arctic. Powerful hunter, tender mother and gentle playmate - she shares this land of ice and snow with the Inuit people, who watch and learn from her. Come on an unforgettable journey into the world of the polar bear...

Containing accurate information suitable for classroom projects and activities, this emotive, atmospheric picture book brings the icy grandeur of the Arctic to life.

Big Blue Whale

by Nicola Davies

Published 1 June 1997

Find out about the largest mammal on the planet in this fun, informative, award-winning picture book, part of the Nature Storybooks series.

Find out about the largest mammal on the planet in this fun, informative, award-winning picture book, part of the Nature Storybooks series. The blue whale is the biggest animal that has ever lived on Earth. Curious young minds will love reading this sensuous exploration of what a blue whale feels, sounds and smells like, and learning facts about a whale's size, life-span, diet, babies and more.


Bat Loves the Night

by Nicola Davies

Published 2 July 2001

Venture into the night with bats in this fun, informative, award-winning picture book, part of the Nature Storybooks series.

Did you know that bats aren’t birds, but mammals? That they sleep upside down? That they shout as they fly, using their voice to find their way? Curious young minds will love learning about the life cycles of bats in this picture book which combines story with information.


Surprising Sharks

by Nicola Davies

Published 14 July 2003
Some sharks are no bigger than a chocolate bar, some have built-in fairy lights, and most wouldn't go near a human, even if you were wearing a sign saying "dinner"! So, if you thought all sharks were giant man-eating killers, you're in for a surprise.

White Owl, Barn Owl

by Nicola Davies

Published 10 April 2007
Get to know these rare and beautiful birds in this warmly illustrated non-fiction picture book.

The little girl in this book has never seen a barn owl, but one day her grandpa puts a nest-box high in the old oak tree. They wait and they wait until one spring night, just as the sky goes pink, a pale face looks out of it, then takes off towards them...

Follow the path of the magnificent polar bear as it strives to survive in an age-old Arctic habitat threatened by global warming.

This vibrant book-and-CD series brings the best of our Read and Wonder nature stories to life.

Each paperback title in the series includes a CD that features:
- an engaging read-aloud with sound effects
- a segment focusing on fascinating facts
- a read-along opportunity guided by prompts

Huge, magnificent, and solitary, a polar bear moves through the frozen Arctic. Powerful hunter, tireless swimmer, tender mother, gentle playmate — she is superbly adapted for surviving, even thriving, in this harsh and icy climate. Written in poetic language interspersed with fascinating facts, Nicola Davies' breathtaking tale of this massive, stark white animal is brought to life in striking paintings by Gary Blythe. Just as the Inuit people have watched and learned from this amazing creature for generations, readers are invited to witness the majesty of Ice Bear.

Back matter includes a note about polar bears and an index.


"Few children now have access to the open woodlands and grasslands frequented by barn owls, but they can all enjoy the magic of the bird thanks to this lovely introduction." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) (Ages 5-8)

This vibrant new book-and-CD series brings the best of our Read and Wonder nature stories to life.

Each paperback title in the series includes a CD that features:
- an engaging read-aloud with sound effects
- a segment focusing on fascinating facts
- a read-along opportunity guided by prompts

A young girl and her grandfather look for a barn owl night after night. Will a distinctive heart-shaped face appear at the window?
Back matter includes further information about nest boxes and an index.