Amy-Jane Beer

Have you ever lingered on a riverbank watching the water flow, and wondered where it comes from or where it might be goin? mbark on a never-ending voyage in which young readers explore some very old questions - questions so old that they have stories for answers. This mesmerizing journey through mountain springs to vast oceans, from rivers in the sky to streams within our own bodies, guides readers through reflections on nature, life and our place within it. Written by bestselling nature writer Amy-Jane Beer, this enchanting book spirals through time and space to remind us that water is more than just a resource - it is part of who we are. Praise for A River Running Through You:"Science and story, history and hope all mingle in the currents of this wise, beautiful book of rivers, ice and rain, which reminds us that our fate flows with that of water - and always has." -Robert Macfarlane"Told with words of wonder and luminous illustrations, A River Running Through You overflows with love for the natural world." -Guy Shrubsole"...a dreamboat book on thelife, soul and slippery ways of our rivers. The water cycle story just got a makeover " -Sam Lee"Magical and heartfelt" -Melissa Harrison

An authoritative visual guide to marine and freshwater life around the world including hundreds of fish, shells, crabs, corals, echinoderms, seals, jellyfish, sharks, turtles, rays, whales and amphibians. An informative directory details 1250 species, shown in superb artworks, with facts about distribution, habitat, feeding, size and breeding. Marine and freshwater habitats are described and explored, including cool lakes, coral reefs, tropical swamps, shallow streams and deep oceans. The watery habitats of the world are home to a more varied and concentrated array of animal life than anywhere on dry land. This guide contains an explanation of how certain key animal groups have evolved to live and breed within their different environments. The detailed directory section provides a comprehensive overview to the vast array of marine and freshwater life that inhabit the globe. Each profile features a descriptive identification guide and contains a map to pinpoint distribution, plus information on habitat, size, breeding and more. This visual encyclopedia offers an insight into the wonderful world of freshwater and marine creatures.