Books with author Camilla De la Bedoyere

A spectacular collection of weird yet real creatures from the darkest depths of the oceans. In this book, readers get a look into the watery deep and find 14 of nature's strangest creatures. Intricately drawn artworks and 200 stunning photographs highlight the extraordinary features of each animal's anatomy and survival tactics, such as bioluminescence to ward off predators and jet propulsion (in one case, jet vomit) to escape quickly. The monsters include deep-sea fish, squid, jellyfish, and microscopic life, such as: Black dragonfish, the inspiration for the parasitic Alien monsters Deep-sea hatchet fish, google-eyed and bioluminescent Deep-sea mussels that use bacterial "fuel cells" to harness energy from hydrothermal vents Deep-sea shrimp that spew bioluminescent vomit to escape predators Eyelight fish turn their "flashlight" eyes off and on while hunting Japanese firefly squid, bioluminescent, whose blue flashes attract small fish on which it feeds Lanternshark, totally bioluminescent in the deep sea Pelican eel, with a comically oversized mouth and a tail so long that it gets tied in knots. Monsters of the Deep is an exciting, informative collection that will interest readers of all ages.

This book is filled with fun facts and activities that teach readers all about owls. Readers will learn about owl diet, habitat, and anatomy. Color photographs introduce readers to different owl species, while engaging text helps them gain an understanding of the similarities and differences between them. Jokes, activities, puzzles, and the poem The Owl and the Pussy-cat by Edward Lear supplement the text to hold the readers interest and excite them to learn even more.

Whether insects seem squirm inducing or enchanting, this notable book is a door into their undeniably engrossing world. Readers curious about these creatures will discover much about bug biology through interesting, science curriculum-oriented text. They'll reinforce what they learn through stimulating educational projects. Stunning artwork and amusing cartoons illustrate indispensable information about record-breaking bugs and other awesome insects.

This innovative ten-volume encyclopedia set has all the age-old questions kids always ask. Perfect for younger readers, fun questions are clearly answered and fantastic illustrations and photos help explain things further. Throughout there are hilarious cartoons to keep kids hooked and some extra-ordinary facts to really entertain young minds. A first class reference resource.

Readers will love this fact-filled book about everybodys favorite flightless birdthe penguin! Through age-appropriate language paired with vivid visuals, readers are introduced to penguin anatomy, behavior, habitat, and diet, and learn about various penguin species. Readers will delight in fun puzzles and activities, as well as jokes and a whimsical penguin story.

Four non-fiction topics – bugs, sharks, dinosaurs and the human body – are explored through fun scenarios and a Would you Ratherâ?¬Â¿? question approach. From the revolting eating habits of bugs to the amazing senses of sharks, readers will decide what they'd rather eat, where they'd rather live and what super senses they'd rather have. With no wrong or right answer, there are endless possibilities for discussion and extra facts and notes at the end of book encourage the reader to come up with their own questions.

A new series of colorful and lighthearted books that compares opposites in the weird and wonderful animal kingdom. Children are often intrigued by extremes in the world around them and how they compare to each other -- the biggest and the smallest, the fastest and the slowest, the smartest and the silliest. These books describe and illustrate animals' characteristics and compare them to animals with exactly the opposite characteristics. Young readers will learn fascinating facts about dozens of creatures from around the world while having some serious fun. All of the books include practical notes for parents and teachers about learning activities and games. Fastest and Slowest is alive with action photographs of the world's fastest animals . . . and the slowest. It's well known that, when it comes to speed, the cheetah rules the African plains. But lesser known is that, size for size, a human would have to run 2,500 miles per hour to keep up with the tiny golden-rumped elephant shrew! Other record-breakers include the bootlace worm, which at 180 feet is the longest of its kind, and the potoo bird, which mimics tree branches and spends its days perched in a tree and not moving -- at all -- until after dark. Now that's slow.

Are you a super spotter? Let’s see! Each of these puzzles features two stunning rainforest images to compare. They may look the same—but they’re not! You can find up to 20 differences in the colorful pictures, and the difficulty level increases from easy to medium to hard as you go along. Plus, every colorful puzzle includes an intruder that doesn’t quite fit the environment, adding an educational element to the fun.