Ein großformatiger Bildband, der Einblick in die Mysterien der Tierwelt gibt: vom Kolibri bis zum Nashorn, vom Hirschkäfer bis zum Clownfisch. Gezeichnet und geschrieben vom detailverliebten Illustrator Ben Rothery, der damit das Naturkundebuch realisierte, das er sich seit seiner Kindheit gewünscht hatte. Die lebendigen und aufwendigen Illustrationen werden begleitet von spannenden und teils skurrilen Fakten aus der Tierwelt. Eine faszinierende Lektüre für Tierfreunde jeden Alters!
'This is a thing of rare beauty' - David Wallliams on Hidden Planet (shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2020) Water World is the stunning new book from Ben Rothery, author of Hidden Planet and Sensational Butterflies. Life on Earth is shaped by water, and only survives here because of it, but our ocean ecosystems are at the epicentre of global warming. Framed by the need to protect our oceans, Water World is natural-history illustrator Ben Rothery's rich exploration of the creatures from the coastal and offshore waters of the world - from penguins, seagulls, polar bears and seahorses, to plankton, sharks and deep-sea beings. Discover the longest migration and the loudest animal on Earth, and learn how our own actions affect the ocean, its inhabitants and our whole planet. Fun to read together or independently, this large-format, beautifully illustrated book is perfect for nature-lovers of all ages. Also available: Hidden Planet and Sensational Butterflies.
Exploring the vibrant world of butterflies and moths, this large-format book showcases over 180,000 species found globally, except in Antarctica. It features stunning illustrations and simple text that highlight key families and fascinating facts, such as the unique vision of butterflies. With multiple double-page spreads displaying detailed wingspans, the book serves as an engaging introduction to these remarkable creatures, crafted by renowned natural history illustrator Ben Rothery.
This is the book natural-history illustrator Ben has wanted to read since he was a child, highlighting lesser-known birds and animals - some endangered and some less so - told from the perspective of a detail-obsessed illustrator. See bird feathers up-close, learn about the kakapo and the variety of birds of paradise, and much more, appealing to children and adults alike.
Explore what it takes to be counted among the deadliest animals on Earth . . . From the saltwater crocodile's strong bite to the golden eagle's speed as it attacks from the air, many of the creatures you'll discover here are built for danger. But what makes a chameleon or ant so threatening, and which creature is deadliest to humans despite its tiny size? Find out with award-winning illustrator Ben Rothery's fact-filled world of the most spectacular and sometimes surprisingly dangerous creatures on our planet.
Discover the weirdest and most wonderful creatures of Planet Earth! In this curated collection, award-winning illustrator Ben Rothery pairs fascinating facts with his stunning artwork to bring you the most incredible creatures in the animal kingdom. From the bone-crunching beard vulture to the venomous platypus and many, many more, you'll enjoy exploring just how weird and how wonderful the world of animals can be.