Ben Hoare

Vzlietnite k oblohe a objavte niektoré z najúžasnejších vtákov našej planéty. Prečítajte si neuveriteľné fakty a fascinujúce príbehy o mnohých známych aj neznámych druhoch. Táto krásna kolekcia vyše 90 vtákov, od miniatúrneho kolibríka, ktorý mávne krídlami 200-krát za sekundu, cez harpyu opičiarku, ktorá je postrachom pre opice a leňochy, až po obrovského kondora, vám priblíži úžasný vtáčí svet.

Step into the wonders of the natural world with Shapes of Nature - a big, beautiful book bursting with colour, detail, and variety! Perfect for curious minds ages 9+, this spectacular large-format nature book is designed to inspire a new generation of nature lovers. Inside, you’ll discover shimmering beetles and dazzling tree frogs, knobbly seashells and sparkling crystals, plus fabulous fungi and delicate feathers - all arranged in stunning mosaics. Each page transforms nature’s treasures into works of art, revealing the hidden shapes and intricate details that we often overlook.

Ismerj meg érdekes tényeket és izgalmas történeteket kedvenc madaraidról, fedezz fel olyan különleges fajokat, amelyekről még nem is hallottál! Ez a varázslatos gyűjtemény több mint kilencven madarat mutat be közelről - gémféléket, kolibriket, baglyokat, papagájokat és flamingókat. Megtudhatod belőle, mi teszi őket egyedivé, rácsodálkozhatsz fészkeik, szárnyuk, csőrük, tollazatuk és tojásaik végtelen sokszínűségére. A legnagyobb madártól a legkisebb felé haladva lenyűgöző fotók és illusztrációk segítségével térképezheted fel fantasztikus világukat.

Wetlands are among the richest habitats on our planet and a crucial home to some of the world's most endangered species. Bursting with frogs and other amphibians, as well as a whole host of other wildlife, they are dazzling havens of activity waiting to be explored. Packed with multi-layered pop-ups and flaps to lift, this incredible feat of paper-engineering allows young readers to look inside three wetland habitats, revealing wonder after wonder, page after page. From the surface of the water, where bugs skate, spiders hunt and flowers spread their petals, to the murky depths, where myriad creatures fight for survival, this book will take you on a tour of the wetlands like no other. Written by award-winning wildlife journalist and nature nerd Ben Hoare and illustrated in in striking colour and texture by rising star Jasmine Floyd, this fact-packed pop-up shows the true beauty of frogs, amphibians and the wildlife they live alongside. Perfect for readers from 7 to 100.

Vzneste se spolu se svými dětmi v doprovodu uznávaného autora jménem Ben Hoare na oblohu a objevujte jedny z nejkrásnějších a nejpůsobivějších ptáků naší planety. Děti mohou v této pozoruhodné kolekci představující více než 90 ptáků obdivovat známé druhy opeřenců, ale i rarity, ať už je to kalypta – miniaturní kolibřík, který umí mávnout křídly 200krát za sekundu, nebo tvor zvaný gvačaro, který se pomocí echolokace orientuje v jeskyních, kde panuje černočerná tma. Knihu doplňuje spousta krásných fotografií a ilustrací doprovázejících obdivuhodné životní situace, v nichž se různí ptáci ocitají a umí si s nimi poradit. Nechybí ani malý obrazový průvodce a údaje o zeměpisném rozšíření jednotlivých druhů.

All too often, we regard poo as simply disgusting OR as an endless source of humour. But poo is a necessary part of a healthy body and the wider cycle of life, and it is vital to the functioning of nature on our planet. In Poo: A (Very) Natural History and a Powerful Future, discover the science of poo, how our bodies produce it and where it goes – as well as the many vital and astonishing uses for poo to help protect our environment, to generate our energy and even to use in our medical treatments. You will also discover the different ways that animals, from ants to whales, use poo for feeding, defence, camouflage, communication or nest-making. Intriguing and snigger-free, this highly digestible title is written with charm, wit and sophistication. It seeks to bust plenty of myths while providing exciting insights into how poo can be part of our bright future with breakthroughs in everything from human health and sustainable lifestyles to energy generation and space travel.

Discover a whole host of partnerships from across the animal kingdom, with the nature enthusiast and best-selling author Ben Hoare.Get acquainted with unexpected animal teams around the world, and find out how these groups thrive in the wild as they defend, feed, and plot with each other in order to survive in this fascinating and unique look at animals.Presenting these unpredictable discoveries, Ben Hoare''s friendly, informative explanations are paired with striking photographs and colourful illustrations to make sure every page captivates the imagination. This unique animal book for children offers: Groundbreaking scientific discoveries, including animal behaviours that have only just been documented.Impressive facts about previously unknown animal behaviours that are guaranteed to wow adults and children alike.Animals shown in incredible detail through photographs paired with charming illustration.Animal Partnerships explores cooperative relationships between sea turtles at underwater "cleaning stations" ran by surgeon fish, “bands of brothers” within particular species of big cats, and even cross-species alliances between birds and dolphins that are hungry for a shared meal. Discover how animals and plants depend upon each other to hold their territory, and how even humans have come to develop partnerships with animals all around the world.

Big ideas for curious minds are simply explained in this fascinating book about the secrets of bees. **Winner of The Children's Wainwright Prize for Non-Fiction 2025**Bees are incredible! There are so many different kinds found all over the world, from honeybees to diggers, leafcutters, and even meat-eating vulture bees. Discover how a bee's eyes see the world in a unique way, how bees pollinate plants, how they communicate with a waggle dance, and how without bees, the world would be a very different (and much less wonderful) place. The first in a series of illustrated single-subject STE(A)M books for children aged 7-10, exploring some of the universe's most fascinating subjects. Created in consultation with Professor Beverley Glover and Dr Sally Lee of the Cambridge University Botanic Garden. Written in accessible, bitesize chunks and filled with bright, colourful illustrations on every page. For more big ideas, don't miss other titles in the series: Think Big: The Speed of Light

We Are All Animals offers children an awe-inspiring new way to understand the animal kingdom. This unique book reveals astonishing similarities in the anatomy – and many more characteristics - of humans and other animals, celebrating our entire furry, scaly, slimy, slippery extended family. Did you know that most animal bodies, including ours, are shaped like tubes? Or that humans share 75% of their genes with chickens? That rats are ticklish, and dolphins give each other names? Children will be delighted to discover how similar they are to bats, bees, dogs, frogs, jellyfish, giraffes, and many more. By encouraging readers to make connections between distant corners of the animal kingdom, this book celebrates the extraordinary ways in which all of Earth’s creatures are connected. Created in partnership with the Humanimal Trust, a charity advocating collaboration between physicians and veterinarians, this book is underpinned by cutting-edge medical science. The charity’s founder - Professor Noel Fitzpatrick - is an internationally renowned veterinarian, who also stars in his own TV series, The Supervet (a nickname he has earned through the groundbreaking veterinary procedures he performs). He has written a foreword to the book, and his extensive medical expertise runs throughout every page.

Enjoy more than 100 extraordinary stories of unusual species, behaviours, and objects all told by author Ben Hoare. Why do Mexican jumping beans jump? How do sea cucumbers defend themselves? What causes the northern lights? This book is filled with facts about the most surprising and curious plants, animals, rocks, and phenomena in nature. Children aged 7-9 can read stories of more than one hundred unique animals, plants and phenomena and learn about the weird and wonderful side of the natural world. Weird and Wonderful Nature is the third installment of the DK Treasure's series, exploring the many bizarre animals and plants that are uniquely adapted to their way of life. This fascinating nature book for kids offers: - Facts from a range of topics, from animals to plants and rocks to natural phenomena, that are guaranteed to wow adults and children alike. - Large photographs that show each species or item in incredible detail, with diagrams help to support understanding. - A gold foil cover and beautiful illustrations, making this book an ideal gift for young nature lovers. In Weird and Wonderful Nature, Ben Hoare's friendly, informative explanations are paired with photographs and charming illustrations to make sure every page captivates the imagination, while a glossary and index help to navigate the chapters. The third title by best selling author Ben Hoare, after Nature's Treasures and The Secret World of Plants, this is the ideal gift book series that will be treasured for years to come.

Neobyčajné príbehy o čare a pozoruhodných procesoch, ktoré sa skrývajú aj v tých najobyčajnejších veciach Jemné vtáčie pierko, krehký jesenný list či ligotavý minerál – príroda je plná pokladov, hoci si to často ani neuvedomujeme. Každá pozoruhodná prírodnina zobrazená v tejto knihe má vlastný príbeh, no zároveň aj jeden spoločný, pretože spolu sú súčasťou histórie života na Zemi. Nájdete tu viac než stovku pútavých opisov, ktoré vrhajú viac svetla na zázraky, ktoré sú prirodzenou súčasťou sveta, na ktorom žijeme. Odhalíte skryté a i tie známe vlastnosti rastlín a živočíchov, ich hniezd, hornín i minerálov. Z anglického originálu Nature’s Treasures (Dorling Kindersley Limited, London 2021) preložila Barbora Vinczeová.

A timeless treasury of more than 100 stories from the incredible kingdom of plants, told by author and nature expert Ben Hoare. Plants are found almost everywhere on Earth, but to many people, their lives are a mystery. Learn how seagrass flowers underwater, how the Venus flytrap counts to make sure it catches its prey, and why some tulips used to cost more than a house! This fascinating book for kids explores the vast plant kingdom and explains how plants work, as well as the weird and wonderful relationships they have with animals. Children can discover the secrets of more than 100 amazing plants in this treasury of fascinating flora, as well as the essentials of plant science, including photosynthesis, pollination, and germination. Each species is shown with remarkable photography and beautiful illustrations, all brought to life by Ben Hoare's writing, filled with charm and infectious enthusiasm. This nature book for children ages 7+ features: - An eye-catching holographic cover, gilded edges, and stunning photography and illustrations, making it the perfect gift - A wide range of incredible plants and trees from all around the world - Illustrated diagrams to support definitions of different types of plants - Introductory reference pages that explain key topics such as photosynthesis This book is a must for any child interested in the natural world and the plants that grow in it. Plants provide us with food, fuel, and medicine, and without them, life as we know it would not exist. From orchids that grow vanilla pods to leaves that look like stones, and from bamboo that can be made into clothes to moss that soaks up vast amounts of carbon dioxide, plants shape our world in an endless variety of ways.

Objevte úžasný svět přírody a poznejte fascinující horniny a minerály, život pod mikroskopem, rostliny a živočichy – od opálů po orchideje, od tapíra po muchomůrku. Tato skvělá encyklopedie obsahuje více než stovku příkladů z úchvatného života přírody. Na každé stránce najdete nádherné fotografie a krásné ilustrace, stejně jako překvapivé informace a příběhy, které nezapomenete.

Uncover awe-inspiring stories behind the natural world with this nature book for curious kids aged 7-9. The world is filled with curious objects such as amazing rocks and minerals, microscopic life, plants, animals and more. The wonders of wildlife are so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn! The Wonders of Nature is a stunning nature encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information, little learners will be captivated as they dive into this collection of 100 remarkable items from the natural world, from orchids to opals and lichens to lizards and so much more! Each plant, animal, and rock is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images. The storybook descriptions let you discover the myths and legends surrounding both organisms and gemstones, as well as key facts about their natural history. Find out how the prowling jaguar uses spots to avoid being spotted, why a sticky sundew means big trouble for insects, and what on Earth a radiolarian is. This beautiful treasury lets you find the things that interest you and uncover new favourites along the way. With reference pages packed with information you'll go away knowing something you didn't before, and you'll return time and again. The Wonders of Nature takes you on a tour of our planet through commonplace-but-incredible objects made by nature itself. The engaging storybook-style descriptions and simple text shed a light on the wonders of nature and wildlife, making this book ideal for inquisitive children aged 7-9 who loves to spot things when exploring outside and wants to know more about the wonderful and mysterious natural world. Celebrate your child's curiosity as they: - Explore 100 minerals, plants, and animals each with a stunning photographs and illustrations - Reveal fun facts in visual index guides that provide key reference information - Uncover captivating information on the natural history and mythology of a variety of nature's wonders This nature encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of storybook style text with out of this world illustrations which makes it a fantastic nature book for children who are obsessed with wildlife and the natural world. Encourage young readers to go on a journey to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 7-9 to enjoy for hours on end, whether reading with the family or reading alone, this fun fact book also doubles up as the perfect gift for curious kids who love to learn.

This animal encyclopedia with a twist showcases more than 100 animals in close-up detail. Arranged from biggest to smallest, the wildlife of the world is revealed with stunning photography and gorgeous illustrations. The storybook descriptions will delight children and let them discover amazing animal facts, such as why the slow-motion sloth is so sluggish and how the plodding pangolin protects itself from predators, as well as some of the stories and myths surrounding their favourite beasts. This beautiful modern bestiary lets you find the animals that interest you and uncover new favourites along the way. From lions and butterflies to sharks and spiders there's an animal for everyone in this celebration of the animal kingdom. Every animal is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed images. The index is packed with reference information, including the size and location of each species, and a tree of life shows how the animal groups are connected. With foil on the cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon for keeping your place, An Anthology of Intriguing Animals makes an attractive gift for any child who can't get enough of wildlife and nature. With engaging information and absorbing images, this book is perfect for children to explore by themselves or for bedtime stories.