Children's author, Kevin Price, publishes his sequel to The Beauty Contest at the Zoo, continuing the theme of humorous rhymes and fantastic pictures, but this time with lots of fun, animal-related activities for children.
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Book Reviews
Children’s author, Kevin Price, publishes his third rhyming story that will fuel young readers curiosity for the natural world as they follow the plight of charismatic insects.
A mammoth undertaking that has to be admired, and will doubtless be a major work of reference for a long time to come.
This is a publication which I hope will stimulate many more, in many other parts of the world. Field Guides are a crucial first step to conservation.
Published in 2010 this field guide is a must for anyone planning a visit to Colombia. More species of birds have been identified in Colombia than any other country – to date 1,880 and the list continues to rise each year.
Twins Mathew and Thomas, aged two-and-a-half, won’t be separated from their copy of Beauty Contest at the Zoo. ‘The book goes everywhere with them, they absolutely love it’ says Mum, Sophie. This book supports WLT through Green Ink.
The book is straight to the point and explains everything there is to know about climate change issues. Nicola Davies chatty style explains complex scientific ideas, making them easy for children to grasp, without being patronised. This book supports WLT through Green Ink.
This is a remarkable book in many ways... a very comprehensive guide to the world’s oaks... I hope inspire people to save the natural forests where they occur.
This is a magnificent and visionary undertaking: the first comprehensive account of all the known mammals of the world. And if the first volume is anything to go by, it will be lavishly illustrated, with comprehensive data.
For some years now, we have accepted the fact that it is our duty to feel bad about the rainforest. But now we have a book with a radical new take on that notion. The implication, on every page is this: why don't we all change our minds and feel good about the rainforest?
Brilliant ideas to purify your lifestyle and feel good about it... Wide ranging and detailed information and tips on how to make changes in your everyday life to become more organic.
Draws upon the expert knowledge of 100 conservation groups from around the world, each nominating the species that gives them most cause for concern.
This clear and attractively laid out book reviews some of the eco-lodges from the vast number springing up across the world.
When there are so many animals that are already known, and known to be critically endangered, it does seem to me a waste of valuable resources to be worrying about animals that probably don't even exist.
Our Changing Climate and What It Means For Life on Earth... This meaty book is packed with knowledge and facts about our changing planet and climate change issues.
A fantastic piece of literature, and a stunning pice of artwork; the photography is hard-hitting and heart-wrenching; the text is interesting and informative, but also equally distressing.
This is a stunning book. It is very much in the image of the Time-Life Wilderness series of the 1960s and 70s. The photographs are excellent, well printed, and are complimented by highly readable text.
The perfect Christmas present for expert or beginner. Despite its title, this is actually a very well conceived introduction to natural history in general, and birding in particular. This book supports WLT through Green Ink.
This is a thoroughly good read, in particular for keen birdwatchers. Well written, it is an entertaining account of what is now one of Britain's most popular outdoor activities.
The present authors have listed most of the new species described since 1993, but not made clear when any of their classification of the higher taxa varies from other authors.
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