Wild Britain
47 total works
We are all aware of the importance of the environment - it's in the news, it affects our behavior and the decisions we make every day. But what actual impact has environmental thinking had on the world around us? This thought-provoking book looks at the way new ideas about the environment and sustainability have changed the way our towns and cities are designed, and will do so in the future.
Written for children at primary school level this series examines habitats in the UK. For each habitat type a number of examples are used from various parts of the country. Each title has an introductory spread explaining what a habitat is and examines the changing seasons, environmental issues and why specific animals or plants are suited to the habitat. This title exlains what a river habitat is and that rivers can be fast or slow flowing. It looks at the plants and animals that are found in and around rivers, and how they are suited to living in moving water. The lives of trout, water voles and kingfishers are explored.
This is one of a series that focuses on animals found within the UK. Each book examines an individual animal, explaining what that animal looks like, where it lives, what type of home it lives in, what it eats, mating, young and growing up. The series' introduces readers to the issues of endangerment and conservation. A map shows the distribution of the animal throughout the UK. This volume explores the squirrel, an animal regarded as being cute by some and vermin by others. Why do squirrels hide some of their food? What is a drey? Why are there more grey squirrels than red in Britain? These questions and many others are answered in this book.
This local series looks at habitats in the UK. For each habitat type, a number of examples are used from various parts of the country. Each title has an introductory spread explaining what a habitat is and that, within the UK and indeed a locality, many different habitats may be found. The following spreads look at the specifics of the habitat - plants, animals, insects, birds. They investigate what happens to these during changing seasons and why each is suited to its habitat. The books also cover environmental care, looking at the threats to each habitat type and what is being done to protect them. There is also a page showing an example food chain to illustrate how plants and animals interact within their habitats. Captions are used to highlight the different localities used as examples.
This is one of a series that focuses on animals found within the UK. Each book examines an individual animal, explaining what that animal looks like, where it lives, what type of home it lives in, what it eats, mating, young and growing up. The series introduces readers to the issues of endangerment and conservation. A map shows the distribution of the animal throughout the UK. This volume explores the blackbird, a bird that can be found almost anywhere in the country. What do blackbird chicks eat? What is a roost? What colour are blackbird eggs? These questions and many others are answered here.
Wild Britain: Pack C of 6 Paperback
by Louise Spilsbury and Richard Spilsbury
Published 5 April 2004
The "Wild Britain: Animals" series explores habitats and animals found around Britain. The books introduce different habitats and look at why specific animals and plants live and grow there. Readers can discover the changes that take place during the seasons, and the threats that various habitats and animals face. This book looks at the rabbit - where it lives, what it eats, and how it cares for its young.
One of a series looking at habitats in the UK. For each habitat type, a number of examples are used from various parts of the country. Each title has an introductory spread explaining what a habitat is and that, within the UK and indeed a locality, many different habitats may be found. The following spreads look at the specifics of the habitat - plants, animals, insects, and birds. They investigate what happens to these during changing seasons and why each is suited to its habitat. The books also cover environmental care, looking at the threats to each habitat type and what is being done to protect them. There is also a page showing an example food chain to illustrate how plants and animals interact with their habitat.
This is one of a series that focuses on animals found within the UK. Each book examines an individual animal, explaining what that animal looks like, where it lives, what type of home it lives in, what it eats, mating, young and growing up. The books introduce readers to the issues of endangerment and conservation. A map shows the distribution of the animal throughout the UK. This volume explores the fox, a rural animal that is often found in the suburbs of Britain's biggest cities.
This is one of a series that focuses on animals found within the UK. Each book examines an individual animal, explaining what that animal looks like, where it lives, what type of home it lives in, what it eats, mating, young and growing up. The books introduce readers to the issues of endangerment and conservation. A map shows the distribution of the animal throughout the UK. This volume explores the squirrel, an animal regarded as being cute by some and vermin by others.
The "Wild Britain: Animals" series explores habitats and animals found around Britain. The books introduce different habitats and look at why specific animals and plants live and grow there. Readers can discover the changes that take place during the seasons, and the threats that various habitats and animals face. This book looks at the deer - where it lives, what it eats, and how it cares for its young.
One of a series looking at habitats in the UK. For each habitat type, a number of examples are used from various parts of the country. Each title has an introductory spread explaining what a habitat is and that, within the UK and indeed a locality, many different habitats may be found. The following spreads look at the specifics of the habitat - plants, animals, insects, and birds. They investigate what happens to these during changing seasons and why each is suited to its habitat. The books also cover environmental care, looking at the threats to each habitat type and what is being done to protect them. There is also a page showing an example food chain to illustrate how plants and animals interact with their habitat.
The "Wild Britain: Animals" series explores habitats and animals found around Britain. The books introduce different habitats and look at why specific animals and plants live and grow there. Readers can discover the changes that take place during the seasons, and the threats that various habitats and animals face. This book looks at the rabbit - where it lives, what it eats, and how it cares for its young.
The "Wild Britain: Animals" series explores habitats and animals found around Britain. The books introduce different habitats and look at why specific animals and plants live and grow there. Readers can discover the changes that take place during the seasons, and the threats that various habitats and animals face. This book looks at barn owls, where it lives, what it eats, and how it cares for its young.
One of a series looking at habitats in the UK. For each habitat type, a number of examples are used from various parts of the country. Each title has an introductory spread explaining what a habitat is and that, within the UK and indeed a locality, many different habitats may be found. The following spreads look at the specifics of the habitat - plants, animals, insects, and birds. They investigate what happens to these during changing seasons and why each is suited to its habitat. The books also cover environmental care, looking at the threats to each habitat type and what is being done to protect them. There is also a page showing an example food chain to illustrate how plants and animals interact with their habitat.
The "Wild Britain: Animals" series explores habitats and animals found around Britain. The books introduce different habitats and look at why specific animals and plants live and grow there. Readers can discover the changes that take place during the seasons, and the threats that various habitats and animals face. This book looks at the bat - where it lives, what it eats, and how it cares for its young.
Wild Britain: Barn Owl Paperback
by Louise Spilsbury and Richard Spilsbury
Published 11 January 2005
The "Wild Britain: Animals" series explores habitats and animals found around Britain. The books introduce different habitats and look at why specific animals and plants live and grow there. Readers can discover the changes that take place during the seasons, and the threats that various habitats and animals face. This book looks at the barn owl - where it lives, what it eats, and how it cares for its young.
This is one of a series that focuses on animals found within the UK. Each book examines an individual animal, explaining what that animal looks like, where it lives, what type of home it lives in, what it eats, mating, young and growing up. The books introduce readers to the issues of endangerment and conservation. A map shows the distribution of the animal throughout the UK. This volume explores seals and their marine environment.
This is one of a series that focuses on animals found within the UK. Each book examines an individual animal, explaining what that animal looks like, where it lives, what type of home it lives in, what it eats, mating, young and growing up. The books introduce readers to the issues of endangerment and conservation. A map shows the distribution of the animal throughout the UK. This volume explores the hedgehog, one of Britain's most endearing creatures.
One of a series looking at habitats in the UK. For each habitat type, a number of examples are used from various parts of the country. Each title has an introductory spread explaining what a habitat is and that, within the UK and indeed a locality, many different habitats may be found. The following spreads look at the specifics of the habitat - plants, animals, insects, and birds. They investigate what happens to these during changing seasons and why each is suited to its habitat. The books also cover environmental care, looking at the threats to each habitat type and what is being done to protect them. There is also a page showing an example food chain to illustrate how plants and animals interact with their habitat.