Most Popular Books by Nicola Davies

"Simple, lyrical words and bright, acrylic double-page pictures convey the astonishing facts about the Loggerhead sea turtle. . . . A powerful nature story for a young audience." --Booklist Far, far out at sea lives one of the world''s most mysterious creatures, the Loggerhead turtle. For thirty years she swims the oceans, wandering thousands of miles as she searches for food. Then, one summer night, she lands on a beach to lay her eggs--the very same beach where she herself was born. Nicola Davies''s lyrical text offers fascinating information about the journey of the tiny, endangered Loggerhead, while charming paintings by Jane Chapman vividly illustrate one turtle''s odyssey.

Take a lively look at the biology of plants on Earth—and their vast importance to our planet—with this wide-ranging exploration from an award-winning team. This tree doesn’t look like it’s doing very much. It just stands there in the sunlight, big and GREEN. But in fact, this tree is busy . . . On land and in the seas, green plants make the oxygen and food that many living things—including us—need to survive. Covering the evolution of the first plants billions of years ago, the secret, microscopic workings of trees and leaves today, and the role of plants in both creating fossil fuels and combating climate change, this book is a lush and fascinating introduction to the science of plants that goes well beyond photosynthesis. Nicola Davies and Emily Sutton, the acclaimed team behind Tiny Creatures: The World of Microbes, Many: The Diversity of Life on Earth, and Grow: Secrets of Our DNA, have crafted a hopeful exploration of green life that will encourage readers to treasure the flora of Earth’s many ecosystems.

Two renowned picture book creators team up for a captivating first look at animals around the world. Sometimes lyrical and sometimes humorous, the poems reveal fascinating facts about animals of every color, shape, size, and origin, from giant blue whales to bats as tiny as bumblebees. Full color.

"A charming and informative story about a pipistrelle bat. . . . Offers vivid descriptions of the animal''s flight, its navigational skills, and the hunt for food." – School Library Journal Features an audio read-along! Night has fallen, and Bat awakens to find her evening meal. Follow her as she swoops into the shadows, shouting and flying, the echoes of her voice creating a sound picture of the world around her. When morning light creeps into the sky, Bat returns to the roost to feed her baby . . . and to rest until nighttime comes again. Bat loves the night! Back matter includes an index. A Common Core Text Exemplar

"A wonderful immersion into the baby dolphin’s world." — Booklist Pop! Tail first, head last, Dolphin is born into the blue. Readers are invited to join the baby calf as he follows his mother and discovers all there is to know about life under the sea, from catching his first fish to learning how to say his name with his very own whistle. Nicola Davies’s lyrical narrative and intriguing facts are accompanied by Brita Granström’s colorful illustrations, pulsing with the energy and movement of dolphins in their natural habitat. Back matter includes a note about dolphins and an index.

Colin lives with his mum and big brother and is in a hurry to grow up. But when his brother gives him an air rifle for his birthday and he shoots a hawk, he soon learns that shooting live creatures is very different to shooting cans on the wall. A powerful tale of growing up and gaining responsibility.Flying Free is one in a series of Country Tales, written by award-winning children''s author Nicola Davies and illustrated by Cathy Fisher.

Are you looking for effective strategies to discipline today''s toddlers to let them thrive and reach their full potential despite all the digital temptations and distractions? Are you also looking to find a way to keep yourself mindful and positive with your children while sleep deprived and juggling between the many demands of life? Would you like to feel equipped with the right knowledge and activities that will allow you to think strategically about your toddler''s development? Would you like to be able to follow their curiosity by providing tailored activities for every stage of their toddlerhood without continually investing in new toys? If yes, continue reading because this is the right book for you! This book tries to combine two very important aspects of every parent''s life: a stimulating home environment for your young children to thrive in by following the Montessori method and, your mental sanity while completing everyday adult chores without feeling missing out on your life by applying a Mindful approach. You may have heard about Montessori schools when it was reported that little Prince George went to one or when the media talked about the biographies of many famous people like Jeff Bezos of Amazon. Well, the Montessori Method has been around for many years. It has been chosen by the middle class, the élite, even by the poorer sectors of society. There are public Montessori schools, private, and élite Montessori schools. All of them follow the same core principles that you can apply at home! On the other hand, the Mindful approach to parenthood is instead a very recent and groundbreaking practice that reminds parents about the importance of looking after themselves as adults. It provides many tips and suggestions about how to become that parent that you feel proud of, to be happily involved in your kid''s growth notwithstanding all the strains put on us by everyday life and without having to leave your children unattended in front the TV or other digital devices. After all, being a positive and mindful parent while spending time with your children, even for just half hour at the end of the day, is increasingly recognized as the foundation for every healthy parenting relationship that allows children to grow joyful, resilient and confident in their skills. This book covers: - The Top 10 Challenges of Being a Parent in the Digital Age - The 7 Steps to Peaceful and Mindful Parenting - Boredom and Screen Time - How to be a Montessori Parent - ''Montessori Schemas'' and Toddlers ''Sensitive Periods'' - Montessori Discipline at home - How to introduce activities ...And much more! Do you want to happily and mindfully participate in your child''s development while allowing their brain to develop properly through the Montessori Method? Click here to buy the book!

Are you looking for a guilt-free approach to discipline your toddler that will actually improve the bond between you and your child? Are you looking for ways to create a no drama home full of giggles and loud laughter while establishing safe boundaries and respect for family rules and values? If your answer is yes, then this is the right book for you. Anyone can be a parent, but one of life''s biggest challenges is to become a joyful, fair and respectful parent. Parenting is a skill that you learn along the way and, without a doubt, some people will find parenting easier than others. However, no matter how good you are at it, every parent will have good and bad moments in their parenting journey with many lessons to learn and factors to consider along the way. One point that parents can struggle with is toddler discipline. All toddlers need discipline not just to understand what is right and what is wrong, but also to raise responsible, confident and secure humans that feel loved and respected all the time but that also know when ''enough is enough''. Toddlers are egocentric little people that live in the present moment 100% of their time. Toddlers are so innocent in their mischievousness that they can make it very hard to enforce any discipline on them. So, it is either you know what you are doing or chances are your toddler will try to drive you insane. Also, one form of discipline may work on one toddler, but will be completely ineffective on another. This is because every child is different and there should be no comparison to other toddlers, parents and family''s situations. To have the right knowledge about toddlerhood and a clear and thoughtful vision about your discipline approach and the values that it fosters is crucial. This book covers the following topics: ✓ Evaluate those generational patterns and models ✓ Parental Stress Management ✓ How to be a positive and mindful parent and reach a guilt-free discipline ✓ The common mistakes that parents make and how to fix them ✓ Establishing respect ✓ Tools for more cooperative children ✓ How to coach siblings'' relationships and rivalry ✓ The importance of the right nutrition ...And Much More! Are you ready to become that fair, firm and fun parent that everyone would have wished to have? Then Click to Buy Now the Book!

"Our planet is always turning. It may be midnight in London, but in different time zones other living things are waking up, ready to hunt or feed or fight. As the clock strikes twelve, two sisters are spirited away on a journey to glimpse, in the span of a moment, extraordinary biodiversity: a mother polar bear and her cubs hunting seals in Svalbard, tiny turtles in India following the moon toward the sea, and enormous whale sharks gulping plankton in the Philippines"--

Zoologist Nicola Davies merges a heart-pounding adventure with a conservation message triggered by a life-changing—and mind-changing—encounter. Manuela had imagined that killing a manatee would be like killing a very big fish, just more exciting. But when her father successfully harpoons one, leaving its baby orphaned, she finds that her feelings have changed. She vows to rescue the baby manatee and return it to the river. But she soon realizes what an enormous task she’s taken on. Will she be able to save the baby manatee—and protect him from being hunted in the future, too?

On a mean street in a mean, broken city, a young girl tries to snatch an old woman''s bag. But the frail old woman, holding on with the strength of heroes, says the thief can''t have it without giving something in return: the promise. It is the beginning of a journey that will change the thieving girl''s life--and a chance to change the world, for good.

Zoologist Nicola Davies presents an illustrated novel for young readers that proves you don’t need two arms to be strong. Pedru has always wanted to be a great hunter like his father, but after a lion takes his arm, he worries that he’ll always be the crippled boy instead. Pedru longs to kill the lion that mauled him and strengthens himself to be ready for the hunt. But when the opportunity arises, will Pedru have the strength to turn his back on revenge? Zoologist Nicola Davies perfectly merges a heart-pounding adventure with an important message about conservation, and Annabel Wright’s gorgeous black-and-white illustrations bring Pedru’s story to life.

When a young boy moves from his home in Italy to Wales, the only thing that cheers him up are the racing pigeons that Mr. Evans keeps in a loft behind his house.

Visit the enchanting world of seahorses—and learn about their habits, what threatens them, and how we can help them survive. It’s hard to see a seahorse! They like to hide alone, they change color to blend in with their surroundings, and they’re able to hold very still. But another reason seahorses are so hard to see is that humans have taken so many from the ocean, for trinkets, teas, and tonics. What’s more, the animals’ habitats—seagrass meadows, coral reefs, and mangroves—are vulnerable to pollution, fishing, and other human activities, as well as the ongoing effects of climate change. With a clear text and brilliantly colorful artwork, this window into the world of an enchanting creature includes engaging final notes about climate change and seahorses—and how we can come to their aid.

Mae lleidr ifanc yn cipio bag hen wraig - ac yn cael ei gorfodi i wneud addewid ... dyma ddechrau taith a fydd yn newid popeth am byth.Wedi''i ysbrydoli gan y gred bod perthynas a natur yn hanfodol i bob bod dynol, a bod angen i ni nawr, yn fwy nag erioed, adnewyddu''r berthynas honno, stori darganfyddiad hudolus yw Yr Addewid, a fydd yn cyffwrdd a chalon a dychymyg pob darllenydd , hen ac ifanc.Awdur Nicola Davies, darlunydd Laura Carlin, addasiad Mererid Hopwood.

Michael, a young boy growing up on the tropical island of Rose Town, has been saving up for his own fishing boat for years. But when a terrible storm wrecks his home, Michael is forced to take a job working for a rich, mysterious newcomer named Spargo. Spargo asks Michael to search for one thing in the deep waters around Rose Town - whales . . .

Bound to serve a cruel master, Nant''s curiosity never fails to get her into trouble. Her dreams of a life beyond her marshland home intensify each autumn when the silver eels return, along with her questions. Where do they come from? And where do they go?The last in a series of six illustrated folk tales for children which explore the supernatural world, inspired by ancient folk tales and a love of nature. Be ready to feel a little bit of magic, and perhaps a few shivers down the spine.Written by Nicola Davies and illustrated by Beth Holland.''This unusual, mythic-feeling story is one of a series of tales from Welsh publisher Graffeg that explore the deeper and sometimes darker side of our connection with the natural world. Nant finds herself at the mercy of a witch hunt, and the story explores themes of ignorance and curiosity with a deft and gentle hand. As ever, Davies'' love of the natural world is obvious, and her writing sings with a dark exuberance.'' BookTrust ''These stories ask as many questions as they answer and highlight the strong ties that exist between nature and mankind; they beg us to seek a little deeper. Thought-provoking, haunting and swimming with the diverse beauty of the natural world.'' Mary Esther Judy, Fallen Star Stories