Weather world is a fascinating and beautiful collection of photographs, celebrating the unpredictability of the weather in all its form - from the calm splendour of colourful sunsets to the explosive impact of massive storm systems. Features both satellite and ground-based images of rarely-seen clouds, stunning optical phenomena such as rainbows, arcs and sun pillars, and breathtakingly powerful weather events such as lightning and tornadoes.
Identifies the most common trees. With a picture, quick reference box and informative text box for each. Illustrated throughout with superb colour photographs. Detailed introduction provides information on how to identify trees, their distribution and their importance to mankind.
Garden Bird Behaviour explores a wide range of bird behaviour including territorial activity, courtship, singing, nesting, feeding, flying, fighting and migration; it's an invaluable guide that will help you get the most out of your birdwatching hobby. The emphasis is on observing the birds that frequent your garden and taking time to spot the different characteristics of each species as they feed, interact or raise their young, in order to gradually build up a comprehensive understanding of their behaviour.
A comprehensive guide to horses and ponies of the world. Illustrated throughout with superb colour photographs. Indentifies the most common breeds and types of horses and ponies, with a picture, quick reference box and informative text for each. Includes information on the development of the horse.
Meet Smoky the Yorkshire Terrier who saved 250 American soldiers from being bombed by the enemy in the Second World War.
And British Army Arms and Explosives dog, Treo, who was awarded the animal's Victoria Cross for his lifesaving actions in Afghanistan.
And Antis, the German Shepherd that was rescued as a puppy from the rubble of a French farmhouse before becoming an invaluable war companion to his saviour.
Plus more devoted dogs from around the world, who have displayed incredible traits of courage and love as they accompanied man into battle.
Panda is a unique and intimate portrait of one of the worlds vest-loved animals. The extraordinary lives of the giant panda and the enchanting red panda are captured throughout the seasons in their remote mountain habitat. This selection of over 200 remarkable pictures shows pandas feeding, resting, playing, climbing trees and even sliding down snowy slopes, as well as showcasing the misty peaks and snow-clad forests of the beautiful Sichuan Province of China.
Thousands of backyard poultry keepers are springing up all over the country, experiencing afresh the joys of their first hen, their first egg, their first happy chuckle in the morning garden.
Keeping poultry in the city brings with it not only joys but responsibilities. The Urban Hen is the perfect companion for the city poultry keeper and shows you how to maintain a happy, healthy garden or backyard flock in towns and cities everywhere.
In this book you'll discover how to:
ï ½ Find the best poultry for the small garden - and how to house them properly
ï ½ Feed your birds, tune in to their daily needs and enjoy your own eggs
ï ½ Avoid annoying the neighbours by showing that it is possible to keep poultry without attracting unwelcome pests
ï ½ Recognise healthy happy birds and learn their daily routine
ï ½ Recognise poorly hens - and how to treat them or get help
ï ½ Incubate and care for fertilised eggs and raise chicks
This exquisitely photographed book celebrates the beauty, grace and strength of horses and their special relationship with humans throughout the ages.
Elegant and informative text will delight all who share a love and appreciation of these beautiful creatures whose power and loyalty we are privileged to enjoy.
Illustrated throughout with over 250 breathtaking colour photographs by one of the world
Are you ready to explore one of the most amazing habitats on Earth? Swing through the rainforest trees with howler monkeys, pad silently through the undergrowth with the beautiful but lethal jaguar and follow the course of the river with a speedy Nile crocodile. Great for young learners who want to discover and explore. Spin the wheel for 100 jungle animal facts and photos!
The Arctic and Antarctic are unique places. Isolated by ice, snow, freezing winds and unforgiving oceans, the Polar Regions are the last true wilderness on Earth. This superbly illustrated book allows you to voyage to the very ends of the Earth and experience the frozen majesty f the poles.
Dramatic colour photographs reveal the awe-inspiring splendour of the Arctic and Antarctic flora and fauna.
From fierce polar bears to comical penguins, enjoy a close-up view of some of the world
Featuring twelve scientifically accurate models of dragons, this field guide is a volume no serious dragonologist should be without. Each model can be rapidly assembled to aid identification, and then disassembled again for ease of carriage in the wild. More importantly, the book contains detailed drawings and notes about many different species of dragon, their general appearance, habits and likely locations, and is accompanied by a fascinating introduction to dragon evolution. Much of the information herein has only recently come to light, including descriptions of hitherto undiscovered extinct species
The ultimate guide to the canine world. Illustrated throughout with superb colour photographs. Identifies the most common - and some of the more unusual - breeds, with a picture, quick reference fact box, and informative text for each. Includes information on dog behaviour and the history of domestication.
Compact and easy to use, this innovative guide features detailed profiles of over 1, 000 British plants, fungi, and animals, using stunning photographs that bring the species to life. Clear and concise, it is the essential companion for wildlife enthusiasts of all ages.