Doug Wechsler schöpft seine Inspiration aus den Dschungeln, Sümpfen und Meeresküsten der Welt sowie aus seinem eigenen Garten. Indem er die Wunder der Natur und ihre humorvolle Seite zeigt, möchte er seine Leser dazu anregen, ihr Interesse an ihrer natürlichen Umgebung zu vertiefen. Als Wildbiologe und Fotograf reiste Wechsler um die Welt, um Vögel zu fotografieren, und enthüllte dabei die Schönheit und oft humorvollen Seiten der natürlichen Welt. Seine Arbeit fördert eine größere Wertschätzung und Erkundung der uns umgebenden Umwelt.
Focusing on the unique adaptations of animals for obtaining oxygen, this inquiry-based book invites young readers to explore nature and evolution in an engaging way. It encourages curiosity and critical thinking, making it a standout in STEM literature. With contributions from a celebrated nature photographer and writer, the book offers captivating insights into the bizarre and exotic strategies animals have developed for survival.
In jaw-dropping photos, Doug Wechsler captures the life cycle of the American toad from egg to tadpole to adult. To get these images, Wechsler sat in a pond wearing waders, went out night after night in search of toads, and cut his own glass to make a home aquarium. The resulting photos reveal metamorphosis in extreme close-up as readers have never seen it before. Budding naturalists will be transfixed by this unprecedented peek into the secrets of tadpole transformation. A book that encourages observation and conservation and may start some young biologists off on their own lifelong quests to understand animals — Kirkus Reviews, starred review A fascinating look at toad development — Booklist, starred review Suitable for libraries needing to bolster their early nonfiction collections — School Library Journal A remarkable visual chronicle of an easily overlooked creature — Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Chicago Public Library’s 2017 Best of the Best Books selection 2018 Green Earth Book Honor for Children’s nonfiction