Most Popular Books by Nicola Davies

Lift the flaps and find out which animals are alike in this fun-filled, stylish biology book. "Who's Like Me?" is one of the four simple novelty titles in the "Uncover and Discover" series that explores aspects of animal life for very young children. "Who's Like Me?" looks at animal classification in an enjoyable and friendly way with strong text from writer and biologist Nicola Davies accompanied by stunning artwork and simple lift-the-flap spreads.

An illustrated introduction to some of the deserts of the world, their weather, flora and fauna.

Make science accessible with this essential series that will capture children's imagination while laying the foundation for future learning. With age-appropriate language and an eye-catching design, Discover Science gives young readers the answers to fundamental questions about the human body, animals, planet Earth, the Solar System and much more.

"Gigantesco y magnífico, deambula por los helados parahes del Ártico. Cazador poderoso, madre atenta, delicado compañero de juegos; el oso polar comparte esta tierra de hielo y nieve con los inuit, quienes lo observan y aprenden de él."--Page [4] of cover.

It's April in Antarctica and, in places so remote that they can only be seen by satellites, lines of Emperor Penguins appear in search of the perfect ice for raising their chicks. A wise old Empress has returned to the ice at Halley Bay year after year; with the help of her mate, she works to protect her newly-laid egg against the bitter winter. But a changing climate is making the Antarctic Ocean warmer - winds are stronger and storms are fiercer...

Did you know that there are over 60,000 tree species? This stunning book explores the extraordinary diversity of trees and forests - the lungs of our earth. A glorious celebration of trees by non-fiction specialist Nicola Davies, illustrated by rising star Lorna Scobie, creators of the beautiful The Variety of Life. There is something to delight on every page with fascinating facts and figures. This exquisite book will encourage children to treasure the world's biodiversity and help to stop it slipping away. With fascinating facts and figures and sections on: - Wood, Trunks and Branches - Leaves - Roots Bark - Tree Skin - Flowers & Cones - Seeds - Plants on Trees - Insects in Trees - Reptiles & Amphibians in Trees - Birds and Trees Mammals in Trees - Communities of Trees - Taiga - Temperate Woodlands - Dry Gum Forest - Cloud Forest - Tropical Rainforests - Forest Relationships - Gifts from Trees - People of the Forest - Forest Destruction - How to Plant a Tree

With a space inside to write your own message, this charming poetry-pamphlet is the perfect gift for any time of year. Baby birds singing in the spring; bees humming on a summer's day; an autumn harvest of sweet, juicy apples; the "criss-cross patterns" of bare branches in winter... Originally appearing in the award-winning anthology A First Book of Nature, the ten poems collected here perfectly capture the simple loveliness of the world around us. Nicola Davies skillfully interweaves fact and fiction in her keenly observant verse, while Mark Hearld's pictures beautifully reproduce the colours of the seasons on woodfree paper. With a space inside the jacket for you to write your own message, this pocket-sized pamphlet is the perfect present for any time of year - and comes in a packet including an envelope, ready for popping in the post!

本书讲述了:地球上生活着千千万万种不同的生命.你肯定知道,所有的生物都会生长,包括植物,动物和人类;但你留意过吗,各种生物的生长方式其实千差万别.比如非洲青鳉鱼从孵化到产卵只需要15天,刺果松40年只能长到一支铅笔的高度,枯叶变色龙长得比一根火柴棒还要小......还有,世界上的人有的鼻子高挺,有的鼻子小巧,有的头发是直的,有的头发是卷曲的,有的孩子长得像爸爸,有的孩子长得像妈妈......这到底是为什么呢其实,这一切都跟基因和遗传有关.快来读这本书,发现基因和遗传的秘密吧.

Follow the path of the magnificent polar bear as it strives to survive in an age-old Arctic habitat threatened by global warming. This vibrant book-and-CD series brings the best of our Read and Wonder nature stories to life. Each paperback title in the series includes a CD that features: - an engaging read-aloud with sound effects - a segment focusing on fascinating facts - a read-along opportunity guided by prompts Huge, magnificent, and solitary, a polar bear moves through the frozen Arctic. Powerful hunter, tireless swimmer, tender mother, gentle playmate — she is superbly adapted for surviving, even thriving, in this harsh and icy climate. Written in poetic language interspersed with fascinating facts, Nicola Davies' breathtaking tale of this massive, stark white animal is brought to life in striking paintings by Gary Blythe. Just as the Inuit people have watched and learned from this amazing creature for generations, readers are invited to witness the majesty of Ice Bear. Back matter includes a note about polar bears and an index.

A stunning poetry gift book celebrating the natural world, illustrated by Diana Catchpole.Us humans mostly live in towns and cities nowadays -- yet still we retain our sense of wonder in nature, and that's why we wander the rivers, lakes, forests, beaches and ancient paths of the world. And still we ponder over what it is to be free, to be wild, to be out there fending for ourselves amidst the elements and throughout the seasons.Nicola Davies, Dom Conlon and James Carter invite you to consider how humans are connected to the wild. Expect poems on all kinds of wild things from elephants to lantern fish, wolves to bats, bees to hares and way, way beyond. We are all nature after all.

From amorous stink bugs to territorial dogs, from wise old elephants to monkeys with a grudge, this book explains how and why animals communicate. Covers topics of mating, predation, language, territory, and how animals talk using smell, touch, colour and sound. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

Examines the causes and effects of global warming and offers opinions from leading scientists about what can be done to help the Earth.

"It's springtime at Silver Street Farm, and all the animals are getting ready to have their babies. The downside is that Flora, who usually runs the farm, has gone to look after her father's farm and the three children are on their own. At first things go smoothly but then one of the pigs breaks into Flora's caravan to make a nice warm nest for her babies, the mother hen leaves a rooster to look after her eggs and even Buster the dog has a surprise in store ..."--Publisher.

"A small papery bundle hangs under a leaf by a silken thread. Can you guess what it will be one day? Butterflies, polar bears, turtles, frogs, birds -- they all have a fascinating life journey to follow. Peek under each large flap and look at colorful spreads to find out how each animal develops. A final spread invites readers to match each fullgrown creature with its beginning stage. Lift the flaps and learn about animal life in this fresh, fun-filled book for curious preschoolers."--Publisher's website.