Dr Nick Crumpton

Bird fans will quickly become bird experts with this informative, inventive and entertaining take on an animal book! Do you know all there is to know about birds? They're boring, defenseless and not very smart, right? Well, this book is here to show you that you're WRONG! But don't worry, even the experts can't beright all the time . . . So, let's uncover the truth! From incredible feats of flight to super-powerful senses, discover how everything you think you know about birds is actually untrue in this in-depth, ingenious book. Fascinating, easy to understand text written by zoologist Dr Nick Crumpton. Amazingly detailed full colour artwork on every page and a stunning tactile cover. 29 spreads that bust myths about birds, spotlight biodiversity and encourage children to see the wonder of the animals around them. Includes a full glossary and index to help bird enthusiasts navigate the book and expand their vocabulary. Also available in this series: Everything You Know About Dinosaurs is Wrong!, Everything You Know About Minibeasts is Wrong!, Everything You Know About Sharks is Wrong!, and Everything You Know About the Human Body is Wrong!

<p>Travel back in time with the incredible true story of Zofia Kielan-Jaworowska - a fearless scientist who uncovered some of the most astonishing fossils the world has ever seen<b>.</b> From the massive claws of the mysterious <i>Deinocheirus</i> to the delicate bones of the earliest mammals, her discoveries helped rewrite the history of life on Earth.<br><br>But Zofia's journey wasn't easy. As a girl growing up in Nazi-occupied Poland, she studied in secret, refusing to let war silence her dreams. With unstoppable courage, she became a world-renowned palaeontologist and travelled all the way to the Gobi Desert - one of the windiest, wildest places on Earth - where she uncovered fossils hidden for millions of years.<br><br><i>"A touching tribute to one of the unsung heroes of science... Captivating, educational and beautifully illustrated, this book is a proud homage to a scientist who learned and endured so much. This is a story that every young scientist should read."</i> -Steve Brusatte, author of <i>The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs</i></p>

Follow a mother bear as she teaches her cubs how to survive in the wilderness in this beautiful and absorbing Nature Storybook.Spring has arrived in Alaska, and a brown bear is waking up. She was alone when she fell asleep at the start of winter; now she is climbing out of her den with two cubs. Follow them as they discover how to survive in the wilderness, from climbing trees to catching salmon, as their mother teaches the cubs how to be bears. From zoologist Dr Nick Crumpton and with stunning art from Colleen Larmour, this is a gentle and fascinating introduction to brown bears.

Who can resist teeny tiny animals? From a tortoise that could fit in your palm, to a crab no bigger than your fingernail – this big and beautiful book is dedicated to tiny animals from around the world. Turn the pages and set off on your adventure, meeting nature’s smallest creatures and taking a peek into their little – but very lovable – lives. These animals may be mini, but their stories are mighty! The book is divided into six chapters, one for each animal type:BirdsFishAmphibiansInvertebratesMammalsReptilesWithin each chapter, you meet five teeny animals from around the world. Each animal is introduced over a fully illustrated spread. Prepare to be welcomed to the little animal’s life, introduced to its habitat, and walked through the creature’s habits and how it navigates its world – with special emphasis on its size, and the benefits and challenges that come with it. Animals include:An adorable finger monkey (pygmy marmoset)A flying lizard A Bee hummingbird - the smallest of all birdsA little penguin A tiny Fennec fox from MoroccoA fiesty pom-pom crab Each chapter ends with an amazing life-size spread, which shows the animals from that chapter at their true size! Featuring 30 teeny creatures from around the world, this book is the perfect gift for animal lovers ages 7+.

Minibeast fans will quickly become minibeast experts with this informative, inventive and entertaining take on an animal book! 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 about all of them . . . So, let's uncover the truth! From incredible insect architects to eating spiders in your sleep, discover how everything you think you know about creepy-crawlies is actually untrue in this in-depth, ingenious book which debunks many common myths about all kinds of minibeasts. With fascinating, friendly and easy-to-understand text written by zoologist Dr. Nick Crumpton and amazingly detailed colour artwork on every page, this beautifully produced hardback gift book with an stunning tactile cover will impress insect fans of any age. Also available in this series: Everything You Know About Dinosaurs is Wrong!