Animals

Find out about the different species that roam our planet, from polar bears in the arctic to stingrays in the seas, and desert and grassland mammals, and how each species is affected by our changing climate. The 'We Go Eco' series is a child-friendly introduction to eco-living and understanding t...

Soar through the sky with best-selling author Ben Hoare and discover some of the most exquisite birds on our planet. From the miniature bee hummingbird that flaps its wings 200 times a second, to the oilbird that navigates pitch-black caves using echolocation, this stunning collection showcases m...

Intrepid readers are invited on a field trip into the wild to discover whether wolves are as big and as bad as we think they are. For many people, wolves are the stuff of nightmares and horror films, but the reality is that they're among some of the most vulnerable wild animals on our planet. By ...

Explore the claw-some world of cats in this definitive guide that's packed with fun facts and illustrations. Large continent maps show the origin of over 100 weird and wonderful breeds like the Sokoke from Africa - the rarest variety of domestic cat in the world - plus discover ancient cats, wild...

Did you know there is a place on Earth that's hardly been explored at all? A place with near-freezing temperatures, crushing water pressure and total darkness? Discover a magnificent menagerie of monsters that lurk deep down in our oceans - from sharks that can live for five centuries, to fish wi...

Did you know that bears have existed longer than modern day humans? Or that polar bears aren't actually white? Immerse yourself in this illustrated guide to some of the world's most powerful mammals, full of facts about bears, their habits and where to find them.

There are more insects and other minibeasts in British neighbourhoods than any other kind of animal. Whether you are at home, walking down the street, in a meadow or by a river, there's plenty of minibeasts to discover! In this book discover a range of minibeasts from bees, butterflies and bugs t...

Here is an illustrated non-fiction story about insects by bug expert Dr Jessica L. Ware, following bees, ants, dragonflies, and more over the course of one day.

Charles Darwin is widely known for his 'Origin of Species' book, yet Darwin had another great love, and that was for worms. Told for the first time for children, this is the silly and fascinating true story of how Charles Darwin came to discover that the humble earthworm is the most important spe...

Do you know all there is to know about minibeasts? Bees die when they sting you, centipedes have 100 legs and cockroaches are indestructible, right? Well, this book is here to show you that you're WRONG! But don't worry, there are so many minibeasts out there it's impossible to know everything ab...