Mia Cassany

Držíš v rukou knihu, která není děsivá. Nebo je. Je to přehled všech postav, mýtů, legend a vynálezů, které ti kdy naháněly hrůzu. Každý ví, kdo je Frankenstein nebo vlkodlak, Drákula či Fantom opery…, ale odkud se tu vlastně vzali? Kdo je vymyslel nebo proslavil? Inspirovala jejich vznik skutečná bytost, nebo nikdy neexistovali? A aby toho nebylo málo, v této knize se o těchto a dalších bytostech jako Minotaurus, Medúsa nebo Kraken dočteš mnoho dalších věcí, které tě donutí schovat hlavu pod polštář. Po přečtení této knihy si ještě spoustu let budeš pamatovat každou z ilustrací. Stále však máš čas tuto knihu odložit. Pak už bude příliš pozdě.

A stunning book about the incredible biodiversity that can be found on planet earth, each spread detailing each habitat and the animals that live there. Taking readers on a journey to the hot sands of the Sahara desert, the underwater kingdom of the Great Barrier Reef, and the tropical rainforests of the Amazon, all the way to the icy expanse of the Arctic and the beautiful landscape of the Grand Canyon, Animals Everywhere tells us all about some of the fascinating animals that live there and how they are all important to their ecosystem and the world around them.

Follow the story of evolution! The illustrated children's book is a beautiful introduction to the evolution of species over millions of years. What's made animals survive and naturally go extinct? Why are fish scaled? Why do birds have wings? Find out about the changing animal anatomy discoveries made by Swedish zoologist, Charles Linneas. Animals and evolution are fascinating subjects to teach little minds. Discover the ways that animals have adapted to survive and the amazing reasons behind these adaptations. The illustrated guide includes: - Perfect for kids ages 7+, with facts suitable for key stage 2 learning - Stunning illustrations available on every page - Many different animal features (such as eyes, scales, claws, hair and many more), as well as feature, spreads on topics like fast evolution - Highly accessible text of a key schooling subject Children ages 7 years and older will be delighted by the scientific facts in the wildlife book. It's filled with incredible bits of information that pique a keen interest in the natural world, evolution, and the animal kingdom. The book highlights that evolution is an ongoing process and allows kids to look at the world around them and notice the continuing evolution of species. Evolved also features more in-depth explanations of animal body parts, how they work, and how they're different from other species. Children will understand how evolution made certain elements of the natural world unnecessary and others integral to survival. Explanations of Charles Linneas' classification system of all living things are included and give kids, adults, and educators a fantastic reference to the magnificent living world.

Upside-down mountains, volcanoes that spew bubble gum, a gentle humpback whale keeping an entire city afloat. These and other wonderful worlds may not exist on Earth, but elsewhere- who knows? Each spread of this captivating book invites readers on a fantastic voyage. Ana de Lima's whimsical, softly colored illustrations are filled with surprising details that reward close examination, while Mia Cassany's soothing narrator is a nameless fellow traveler. A jungle where the animals exchange stripes, spots, and markings each time they sneeze, an archipelago made up of dessert-shaped islands, and a lighthouse so tall you can draw a new galaxy with your finger are just some of the wild places to visit. Perfect for before-bed reading, or daytime dreaming, this stunningly illustrated book will delight young readers and encourage them to conjure their own imaginary places.