New Releases by Stephen SAVAGE

Introduces moles, discussing their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, food, and predators.

This is one in a series of titles for young readers aged 7-11 that looks at the wildlife that inhabits all the different types of environment around the world, from deserts to rainforests.

With eyewitness accounts from shark and marine specialists, this title takes the young reader on an interactive journey of discovery through the ''layers'' of the sea.

This is one in a series of titles for young readers aged 7-11 that looks at the wildlife that inhabits all the different types of environment around the world, from deserts to rainforests.

Describes the characteristics, life cycle, habitat, food, and mating habits of European blackbirds.

Describes the characteristics, life cycle, habitat, food, and mating habits of toads.

Padda er tykke og trinne amfibier uten hale. Amfibier lever både i vannet og på land. Det finnes mer enn 300 ulike paddearter. De holder hovedsakelig til i fuktige leveområder, som dammer, elver og grøfter. I denne boka kan man lese om den vanlige europeiske padda, som er den største arten i Europa. Her kan man lære å se forskjellen på ei padde og en frosk, hvordan padda ser ut når den er åtte uker gammel, hvordan padda tar et bytte, lære om paddas spennende liv i hagedammen og fjerne skogsområder og de forskjellige leveområdene der den holder til. Samt følge paddas livssyklus fra den klekkes ut som et rumpetroll til den finner en make, hva som truer padda i dag og hva vi kan gjøre for å beskytte den. Forfatteren er biolog tilknyttet "Institute of Biology" i London, og forfatter av en rekke naturbøker for barn. Boka er rikt illustrert med fargefotos og enkelte tegninger. Har ordliste, litteraturliste/adresser og register.

I denne boka i serien "Dyr omkring oss" er det musa vi får bli kjent med. Vi følger dens livssyklus, forskjellige leveområder, forholdet til mennesker, dens naturlige fiender og hamstring for å nevne noe. Vi får også vite hvordan man kan gjenkjenne sporene til ei mus, hvilke lyder den lager, og hvilke kjennemerker vi skal se etter for å identifisere arten. Forfatteren er biolog tilknyttet "Institute of Biology" i London, og forfatter av en rekke naturbøker for barn. Boken er rikt illustrert med fargefotos og enkelte tegninger. Har ordliste, litteraturliste/adresser og register.

Find out about fish. Do you know where how many different types of fish there are, how they catch their food and how they are adapted to live in hot or cold conditions? Discover which fish can swim the fastest, how feamles protect their eggs and why sharks will sink if they stop swimming.

Uses a question and answer format to provide information about sharks.

Intended to introduce animal classification to young readers, this book covers the key life processes of amphibians, as set out in the science curriculum guidelines. It describes which amphibians live in burrows in the desert, which amphibian can disguise itself as a dead leaf and which amphibian is four times smaller than its young.

Describes the characteristics shared by all insects and highlights how various species are different, discussing habitats, methods of moving around, feeding habits, and life cycles.

Describes the characteristics shared by all mammals and highlights how various species are different, discussing habitats, methods of moving around, feeding habits, and life cycles.

Provides instructions for projects and activities that explore forest habitats and demonstrate why they are valuable.

Describes the physical characteristics common to reptiles and highlights differences among various species, discussing habitats, methods of getting around, feeding habits, and reptile reproduction.

This introduction to sharks covers their whole life cycle from birth. It looks at how they feed, grow, hunt and rest and colour photographs show sharks at every stage of their lives. Simple, engaging text allows young readers to understand the life of a shark. Information is included about the threats faced by sharks and what steps can be taken to help them survive in the future.

Describes members of the order of animals that have hooves with an odd number of toes, including horses, rhinoceroses, tapirs, asses, and zebras.