Books with author T. Knight

Take an exciting guided tour across wild, dusty plains, through crocodile-infested lakes, into the screechy, squawky sounds of Africa in this lavishly illustrated and imaginative Journey into Africa. From what to wear on safari to stunning glimpses of rarely seen animals to stories around the campfire, this daring excursion introduces youngsters to the fascinating and sometimes dangerous world of giraffes, hippos, zebras, elephants, black mamba snakes, hamerkop birds, painted reed frogs, and much more. On every page, brilliant up-close photographs bring to life the animals, insects, and plants of this incredible continent, making Journey into Africa an authentic, engaging adventure for the young world traveler.

How does a pitcher plant feed? What are insectivores? What is a ruminant? Feeding is an essential part of life for both animals and plants. Eating habits may vary widely, but all animals and plants need food to grow and reproduce. Fantastic Feeders looks at different methods of feeding. Some animals will eat almost anything, while others are very fussy eaters. Plants often have to find clever ways to get the nutrients they need. Plants and animals are experts at finding, and sometimes catching, the type of food they like best.

Journey into the Rainforest is an adventurous journey through the most magical place on earth. We explore the whole of the forest, from its floor up to the canopy and beyond. Tropical rainforests are the home of millions of strange and beautiful plants and animals - these are captured here instunning wildlife photography, accompanied by lively text.Tim Knight has lived in the rainforests of South-East Asia, working on nature conservation projects. He regularly lectures in schools, leads youth expeditions and raises funds for the conservation of rainforest wildlife.

Sixteen year old Destin Hunter was abandoned as a baby and spent his younger years in the foster system until the Hunter family took him in and adopted him. What should have been a dream quickly turned into a nightmare when his new father began abusing him. Then his life changes forever after discovering a magical bracer that starts him on a quest to discover the truth about himself, his origins and reunites him with a family he never knew existed. With the new discoveries, however, comes new troubles. Caught between a newfound love and being true to himself, he finds himself at the center of an ages old conflict between the Merfolk and the Sirens. His only hope for saving them all rests in the strength of the relationships he's built on the journey. And even he doesn't know if it will be enough.

Journey into Africa takes us on safari across the grasslands of Southern Africa. With photographs taken by the author and breathtaking first-hand accounts of the journey, the reader travels through the heat, spotting zebra, giraffes, hippos and elephants, amongst others. We learn about thehabitats of the animals and hear fantastic stories around the evening campfire. Watch out for deadly snakes and angry crocodiles along the way!Tim Knight has worked on nature conservation projects in East and Southern Africa and accompanied youth expeditions to the region. His lectures, photographs and sketches have also helped to raise money for the benefit of African wildlife. He is the author of Journey into the Rainforest. He livesin Oxfordshire.

This series delivers key science curriculum requirements such as adaptation, behaviour, feeding, habitats, lifecycles and migration via interesting and unusual plants and animals. Each book features the plants and animals that best highlight the way nature has adapted to survive in these different areas. Learn about how animals adapt to survive, defend themselves through displays, and how they escape being hunted.