Dieser Autor schreibt Bücher für Erwachsene und Kinder und lebt mit seiner Tochter, seinem Ehemann und seinem Hund in einer grünen Ecke von Brooklyn, NY.
Exploring themes of love and loss, the narrative follows a pair of Canada geese through their courtship, parenting, and seasonal migrations. The story takes a poignant turn as one goose faces the challenges of solitude, highlighting the emotional depth of their journey. Through lyrical prose, the book reflects on the beauty of nature and the impact of separation, offering a profound meditation on resilience and the bonds of companionship.
Entdecke, wie die Tierwelt erwacht
Dieses lyrische Sachbilderbuch zeigt den Wandel der Natur und Tierwelt über 24 Stunden. Es präsentiert Tiere aus aller Welt, ihre Lebensräume und Aktivitätszeiten. Fragen zu Migration, Schlafgewohnheiten und Naturphänomenen werden beantwortet. Die leuchtenden Seiten machen es ideal für entspannte Nächte.
A narrative non-fiction story of a day on Earth
V knize Den a noc děti prožijí 24 hodin na naší planetě a budou sledovat přírodu v jednotlivých částech dne na různých místech na Zemi. Za úsvitu mohou sledovat jelence ušaté na západě Severní Ameriky, v poledne se podívají do malajské džungle, v podvečer do Evropy za vlaštovkami lovícími nad vodní hladinou a večer mohou obdivovat například dlouhozobky sající nektar z měsícem rozzářených povíjnic. Čtivé texty nabité nejrůznějšími zajímavostmi doprovázejí krásné velkoplošné ilustrace a označené stránky se navíc po nasvícení ve tmě rozzáří.
Filled with more than 150 beautiful, crystal-clear photos and bee fun facts, The Book of Bees is the ultimate guide for kids to explore the lives of these stunning insects and learn about their critical role in fostering a sustainable, healthy Earth.Did you know there are blue bees and green bees? Or that one species of bee nests in snail shells? Or that many bees don’t live in hives? With more than 20,000 species of bees worldwide, there’s more to bees than just honey! The Book of Bees gives curious kids a close-up view of busy buzzers from around the world. From the familiar Western honeybee to the extra-large Himalayan giant honeybee and Australia’s vibrant neon cuckoo bee, these pages are packed with detailed photos and fascinating facts on more than 50 species of bees. In-depth species profiles help you identify bees, learn about bee-havior, and find your favorites! And special features examine topics like hive life, nest cells, and other pollinators. The world of bees is exciting and surprising—and The Book of Bees will leave you buzzing!
Rumble and mumble. Trumpet and stomp! Meet Kamala, Rani, Bozie, Swarna, and Spike! These busy Asian elephants have formed a family at a busy American zoo. Discover a day in the life of this elephant herd, how keepers interact with them and how this work helps wild elephants thousands of miles away. Created in partnership with the zoo where they live, this fact-filled book will help young learners get to know these incredible creatures.
What are constellations? Who named them? Where can they be found? Ancient peoples believed constellations held clues to the future. These groupings of stars helped farmers plant crops and sailors find their way home. Budding astronomers will learn all about constellations, including the history of studying the stars, how today's constellations were named and how constellations help today's astronomers.
Has the universe always existed? Scientists have looked further into space and discovered the galaxies moving. Were they once closer together? If scientists look far enough, can they discover where our universe started? Budding astronomers will learn all about the universe in this in-depth look at space science.
Does life exist somewhere other than Earth? How many planets are outside our galaxy? What happens when stars crash into each other? For a long time, people believed Earth was the only planet in the galaxy. Now we know the universe is much bigger. Budding astronomers will learn all about planets, stars, and galaxies, from what's already known to what scientists are still hoping to find out.
Sechsundsechzig Millionen Jahre ist es her, dass die letzten Dinosaurier unsere Erde bevölkerten. Welche Spuren haben die Urzeit-Geschöpfe auf der Erde hinterlassen? Erfahre Zahlen, Fakten und neueste Erkenntnisse - direkt von den Ausgrabungsorten der Paläontologen. Empfohlen. Ab 10