Chris Packham Bücher

Natur ist überall! Was raschelt da oben in der Eiche? Dieses Naturkunde-Buch für die ganze Familie lädt dazu ein, gemeinsam mit Kindern die faszinierende Welt der Pflanzen, Tiere und Lebensräume zu erkunden. Erleben Sie hautnah, wie eine Raupe zum Schmetterling wird, und entdecken Sie Wälder, Flüsse, Meere und Wüsten mit neuen Augen – die aufregende Entdeckungsreise beginnt direkt vor der eigenen Haustür. Das Handbuch vermittelt anschaulich Naturwissen und bietet einfache, alltagstaugliche Möglichkeiten für gemeinsame Erlebnisse in der Natur. Es enthält zahlreiche Ideen und Anleitungen für Aktivitäten in jeder Jahreszeit, von der Entwicklung eines Schmetterlings bis zur Erkundung von Flora und Fauna im Teich. Die Kombination aus spannendem Wissen und praktischen Tipps macht es zu einem wertvollen Begleiter. Faszinierende Fotos und anschauliche Illustrationen wecken bei kleinen und großen Naturforscher*innen eine neue Verbundenheit zur Natur – angefangen in den eigenen vier Wänden. Das Buch zeigt, dass die Natur nicht nur im fernen Regenwald, sondern auch in der unmittelbaren Umgebung faszinierend ist. Mit kreativen Tipps und Tricks wird die Lust am Naturschutz geweckt, sodass Kinder lernen, Tieren und Pflanzen mit Neugier und Respekt zu begegnen. Ein inspirierendes Werk voller Wissen und Ideen für unvergessliche Naturerlebnisse!

From tiny insects to sleek sharks and majestic elephants, this book invites you to explore the animal kingdom up close - from nose to tail. Whether you're interested in specific animal groups such as mammals or birds or have a passion for wildlife photography, this beautiful book will delight, fascinate, and surprise. DK's elegant new introduction to wild animals is packed with dramatic photography that celebrates their beauty. Crystal-clear diagrams then explain how animals work and describe how they are adapted to do different things and to survive in different environments. The unique nose-to-tail approach, with chapters on different body parts, allows you to focus in on the beauty of the antenna of a moth, the flight feathers of a parrot, or the feeding tentacles of a jellyfish. The Science of Animals also explores how we have depicted animals in art throughout the ages, from zoological drawings that recorded new discoveries to great paintings inspired by a deep connection to the natural world. With fascinating stories, such as how animals communicate, defend their territories, and attract mates, The Science of Animalsoffers an engaging introduction to the extraordinary diversity of the animal kingdom.

Wildlife of the World is a spectacular celebration of global wildlife bringing you face to face with the most fascinating animals on Earth. Journey through some of the most scenic and rich animal habitats, from the Amazon rainforest to the Himalayas, the Sahara to the South Pole, and get closer than you ever imagined to the animals that live there discovering how these fascinating creatures feed, interact, mate, play and survive. Packed with breathtaking photography and animal facts, Wildlife of the World is your chance to see the world's most fascinating wildlife like never before.

This new edition is suitable for anybody with an interest in urban wildlife and conservation and is written by the renowned TV presenter Chris Packham. It is an educational and striking guide to the full range of wildlife that can be found in all manner of urban habitats in our towns and cities. Increasingly, wildlife is finding a home in our built-up, concrete and noisy cities. Urban sites such as canals, disused railway embankments, reservoirs, rubbish tips and inner-city gardens are becoming popular abodes for a huge number of species. This book is at once a source to the best urban sites in Britain and the different habitats that exist there, and a revealing field guide to the wildlife inhabiting these city locations. Beautiful illustrations, stunning photographs and informed reference material combine with this popular author's entertaining style to bring a novel look at wildlife away from the countryside.

Join CHRIS PACKHAM on an epic exploration of the animal kingdom in this ultimate animal treasury.

Get ready to meet some fascinating animals and find out all about their incredible homes in this beautiful and informative non-fiction picture book written by wildlife expert and BBC presenter Chris Packham.Just like us, animals need a place to call home. From a beaver’s dam and a honey bee’s hive to a red ovenbird’s nest and a snail’s shell, explore the amazing homes of some incredible creatures from all over the world.Uncover extra information about these fascinating animals in the Find Out More section at the back of the book. An excellent source of expert wildlife information for all young nature lovers, this animal book is the perfect introduction to the natural world for children.Collect more fascinating books in the Amazing Animal Journeys and Amazing Animal BabiesChris Packham presented the BBC children's series The Really Wild Show before setting up his own TV company and making wildlife shows for ITV, National Geographic, Animal Planet and the BBC. He also presents BBC's Springwatch and Autumnwatch.Award-winning illustrator Jason Cockcroft is best known for his internationally acclaimed picture book illustrations and his cover artwork for the final three Harry Potter books. He has a Blue Peter Award and has also been nominated for the Kate Greenaway award.

One thing has become clear this year - we need nature more than ever. And it needs us too.From our balconies and gardens to our woodlands, national parks and beyond, Back to Nature captures the essence of how we feel about the wildlife outside our windows. Through personal stories, conservation breakthroughs and scientific discoveries, it explores the wonder and the solace of nature, and the ways in which we can connect with it - and protect it.

Chris Packham's infectious passion for nature will inspire you on your birdwatching journey. Chris is a lifelong birdwatcher and the perfect guide on a day out bird spotting. Through a series of chapters, he can build you from an absolute beginner exploring your own backyard, giving you tips and insights that he has gained from years of birdwatching. Whether you are in a city or deep in the country, birds are guaranteed and provide an easy doorway into nature. Learn where, when, and how to look and what to look out for. Find out what equipment to buy and how to use it. Discover the different characters and characteristics of birds - from the shy bittern to the bold robin and gymnastic red kite. As you build skills and experience, the book will help you expand horizons from walks with binoculars around your "local patch" to visiting remote wildlife reserves and other nature hotspots, with their contrasting birdlife and different demands, from dense woodland to expansive estuaries teeming with flocks of waders.

Many of Britain's plants and animals have come to rely upon gardens as an essential lifeline as their natural habitats come under increasing pressure from human activity and global warming. This comprehensive book explains the best ways to attract wildlife to gardens and encourage it to stay there. Written in a light-hearted yet passionate and authoritative style, the guide challenges popular notions of 'weeds' and 'pests' and invites gardeners to think again about the choices they make. Chris Packham's informative and lively text is complemented by attractive photographs and illustrations that will encourage an interest in the natural world on your doorstep, whether your 'garden' is a rural idyll or an urban window box. Chris argues that we have become so spellbound by 'nature's celebrities' - tigers, pandas and their ilk - that we are in danger of overlooking the most exciting species of all: those that we can touch, smell and observe in our own backyard.

Offering wildlife information for all young nature lovers, this animal book gives an introduction to the natural world for children aged 4 and over and anyone who loved Just Ducks or Tiny: The Invisible World of Microbes.