Books with author Michael Chinery

Full of helpful expert advice and many practical projects, this ebook edition of the successful hardback is a fascinating illustrated guide to encouraging wildlife into your garden, whether you live in the town or the country.Our gardens have become an important nature conservation area for animals, insects and plants, especially as many natural habitats are being destroyed. With the help of this practical and inspiring book, you can create not only a fascinating miniature nature reserve but also an attractive garden.Contents include:• The Garden Habitat – introducing wildlife-friendly features• Garden Mammals – attracting, feeding and caring for mammals• Garden Birds – the variety of birds you can attract to your garden and tips on how to care for them• Garden Amphibians and Reptiles – encouraging these species and their role as pest destroyersProjects and special features include:– Creating a wildflower meadow or wildlife pond– Looking after injured, baby and hibernating hedgehogs– Making a bat roost or bat box, and siting it– Making a compost heapThis popular title will inspire adults and children to transform their garden into a wildlife-friendly haven.

This book explores the fascinating world of birth and the young in the wild animal kingdom. It looks at how and where mothers lay their eggs or give birth. It follows the offspring through to adulthood as they discover or develop the skills they need to survive. You will be able to compare such vital life processes among many different groups of animals - from insects, reptiles and birds through to mammals of both land and sea. With over 200 beautiful wildlife photographs this exciting book will delight and inform any child age 8-12 years.