Barbara Taylor

Journey into rainforests, across grassy plains, and up snowy mountains to meet the extraordinary monkeys and apes that live there. From the tiny pygmy marmoset to the huge Western lowland gorilla, this book showcases some of the world's most extraordinary monkeys and apes through stunning illustrations. Meet the acrobatic Siamang gibbon, the owl monkey that only comes out at night, and the clever orangutan that makes its own tools. Intriguing facts accompany every illustration, so you can learn why the proboscis monkey goes swimming, how the bonnet macaque makes its own medicine, and why the bald uakari's face is bright pink. Discover all these facts and more in this wonderful keepsake that you will revisit time and time again. 36 MONKEYS AND APES: Learn about dozens of monkeys and apes with different features and characteristics. BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images bring these incredible animals to life. FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read format that will excite animal lovers of all ages. MAP OF THE ANIMAL WORLD: A full-page color map shows where each monkey or ape originates.

The purrfect book for cat lovers everywhere, with enchanting illustrations and intriguing facts. Meet thirty-six exquisite, majestic, elegant, mischievous and downright adorable domestic felines, from the well-known Burmese, Persian, Maine Coon and Ragdoll to the more exotic LaPerm, Dragon li, Munchkin and Lykoi. Intriguing facts accompany every illustration, so you can find out why the Japanese Bobtail is called the singing cat, how the Egyptian Mau got its name and why the Sphynx gets sunburnt.

Learn about 36 curious, cute, and captivating cats in this beautifully illustrated reference book filled with fascinating facts. Meet 36 exquisite, majestic, elegant, mischievous, and downright adorable domestic felines, from the well-known Burmese, Persian, and Ragdoll to the more exotic LaPerm, Dragon li, Munchkin, and Havana Brown. With stunning illustrations, intriguing facts, and full-color poster-sized illustrations, this is the purr-fect reference for cat lovers everywhere. 36 CAT BREEDS: Learn about dozens of cats from the Siamese to the Sphynx. BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Gorgeous, detailed images bring our favorite felines to life. FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read format that will enthrall cat lovers of all ages. MAP OF THE FELINE WORLD: A full-page map shows where each cat originates from. PERFECT GIFT: The ideal gift for all fans of felines. COLLECT THE SERIES: More beautifully illustrated compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Birds, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals, and The Magnificent Book of Sharks.

Den fantastiske bog om hajer tager dig med på en fascinerende undervandsrejse, hvor du møder den gigantiske hvalhaj – verdens største fisk – og den lille pygmæhaj, som ikke er større end hånden på et voksent menneske. Du kan også læse om hvidhajen, der kan skyde kæberne frem for at snuppe et bytte, og savhajen, som skærer gennem fisk med saven på sin snude. Mød en troldhaj og en englehaj, en haj med et pjusket skæg og en, der bjæffer som en hund. Find ud af hvilke hajer, der jager i flok, og hvorfor nogle hajer lyser i mørke. Hver illustration ledsages af spændende fakta, som fx giver svar på, hvorfor sorthajen lyser i mørke, hvordan den almindelige epaulethaj "spadserer" på land, og hvilke sanser hajer bruger for at finde deres bytte. En smuk gavebog i stort format for hele familien. Fra ca. 6 år. I samme serie:Den fantastiske bog om dinosaurerDen fantastiske bog om pattedyrDen fantastiske bog om insekterDen fantastiske bog om truede dyrDen fantastiske bog om fugle

Journey through the undergrowth with your magic three-colour lens and discover over 180 minibeasts from every continent, under the sea and even from prehistoric times. Ã? Â With your lens in hand, discovermini beast habitats, and learn more about the impressive insects and other creepy crawlies that scuttle and wriggle around the world.

Dive into the oceans of the world and get up close to sharks. Travel across open waters, into coastal seas, through warm tropical reefs and deep into the murky ocean depths where sharks live. From the tiny pygmy shark to the massive whale shark, this book depicts some of the ocean's most extraordinary creatures through stunning art. Intriguing facts accompany every illustration, so you can find out why the lantern shark glows in the dark, how the epaulette shark "walks" on land and which senses sharks use to find their prey. Discover all these facts and more in this wonderful compendium that you will revisit time and again.

Dra undan ridån, det är gala! I den här boken delas det ut priser till några alldeles särskilt fantastiska dinosaurier. Pris för det största bettet, den längsta halsen och mycket mer kommer att delas ut och vi får möta både bekanta ansikten, och andra inte lika välkända dinosaurier. Träffa rovdjuret med de vassaste, farligaste klorna, få reda på vilken dinosaurie som vägde lika mycket som sex brandbilar och vilken supersnabb dinosaurie som sprang lika fort som en kapplöpningshäst. Strålkastarna riktas mot dinosauriernas mest unika kännetecken och utmärkande egenskaper. Och vi får dessutom upptäcka hur de levde sina liv. Det finns mycket att förundras över hos den absoluta dinosaurie-eliten! Välkommen!

Dive into the oceans of the world and get up close to 36 amazing sharks. The Magnificent Book of Sharks takes you across open waters, into coastal seas, through warm tropical reefs, and deep into the murky ocean depths where sharks live. From the tiny pygmy shark to the massive whale shark, The Magnificent Book of Sharks depicts some of the ocean's most incredible creatures in stunning and accurate, original illustrations. Intriguing facts accompany every illustration. Find out why the lantern shark glows in the dark, how the epaulette shark "walks" on land, and which senses sharks use to find their prey. Discover hundreds of fascinating facts about sharks in this gorgeous reference that you will revisit again and again. 36 DIFFERENT SHARKS: Learn about dozens of sharks, from the great white to the tasselled wobbegong. BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images bring the sharks to life. FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read format that will enthrall animal lovers of all ages. MAP OF THE SHARK WORLD: Includes a beautiful, full-color map that shows where in the world each shark species lives. COLLECT THE SERIES: More beautifully illustrated compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Birds, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals, and The Magnificent Book of Birds.

Let's journey into the animal kingdom. It's a populated place But this vibrant volume breaks it down into easy bite-size bits of knowledge for young zoologists. They'll learn about different categories of animals, such as vertebrates and invertebrates, interesting habitats, such as forests and oceans, incredible adaptations, such as armor and camouflage, and much, much more. Fun illustrations of favorite animals, activities for each topic, fascinating fact boxes, labeled images, and a final quiz will make every reader an expert

This book examines the intriguing aspects of all kinds of reptiles. You will learn how their bodies work and where they live, and discover amazing facts about their habits, life cycles, survival skills and ancestors. Did you know that a chameleon’s tongue is so long that it can be twice the length of its entire body, or that a large snake may have up to 400 bones in its spine? Close-up photographs reveal the advantages of powerful jaws and sharp teeth, how a hungry crocodile hunts down its lunch, how some lizards can grow new tails, and much more. Illustrated throughout with fabulous wildlife photographs and illustrations which show a reptile’s view of the world, this is an ideal reference for 8– to 12– year olds.

When beginning readers open the door to literacy, they're hungry to learn facts for themselves about their favorite fascinating subjects. However, they still need support in the texts they read to be able to decode new vocabulary and concepts. This singular series offers emerging readers not only encouragement through at-level, achievable text but also reinforcement of what they learn through quizzes, questions, and fact boxes. Impressive colorful illustrations of high-interest topics such as dinosaurs, space, animals, and more are perfect for the visual learner, while cartoon images provide a motivating sense of fun to the series.

Let's journey into the animal kingdom. It's a populated place But this vibrant volume breaks it down into easy bite-size bits of knowledge for young zoologists. They'll learn about different categories of animals, such as vertebrates and invertebrates, interesting habitats, such as forests and oceans, incredible adaptations, such as armor and camouflage, and much, much more. Fun illustrations of favorite animals, activities for each topic, fascinating fact boxes, labeled images, and a final quiz will make every reader an expert

Find out how coral reefs are made, which animals lurk in the depths, and why saving the oceans is so important. Extra fun facts are highlighted, and a practical activity on every spread encourages reader interaction. Also included is an ocean layers wall poster that helps children learn about the zones of the ocean.

The Book of Revelation is highly symbolic and can be intimidating for most readers. This study guide is designed to assist the reader in understanding what John the Revelator is writing as dictated by the angel. This study guide will also aide the reader in understanding the symbols and how they relate to today's time. It will further enlighten the reader on what is and what is to come in the end time. Barbara Taylor (affectionately known as Dr. Barb), is the Pastor of Family New Life Ministries in Sandy Spring, Maryland. Dr. Barb has an enormous love for God and His people. Dr. Barb believes that effective ministry will motivate people to change the way they that think. When people change the way that they think, they will change the way that they live. Dr. Barb holds a Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Counseling and a Master of Arts in Clinical Pastoral Counseling from Central Christian University. Dr. Barb also holds a Doctorate Degree in Pastoral Counseling with emphasis in Christian Education. Through the teachings of Dr. Barb, many people have learned how to live better lives and become better ambassadors for the building of the Kingdom. Dr. Barb's teaching has brought clarity into the lives of many people and a breathe of fresh hope to the broken in spirit. These teachings ushers in fresh word for today's times.

En vackert illustrerad bok som tar dig ner i havets djup, till klara kustvatten och längs tropiska rev för att möta ett av världens mest mytomspunna djur - hajen. I stora, fantastiska illustrationer och korta faktatexter presenteras trettiosex hajarter: från den pyttelilla pygméhajen till den gigantiska valhajen. Här finns till exempel den glupska och farliga tigerhajen, lykthajen som kan lysa i mörkret och den supersnabba makohajen som kan simma i 80 km/h. Lär dig om hur hajar jagar, var de lever, vilka som kan vara farliga för oss människor och mycket mer i denna storslagna bok. Det här är den åttonde boken i den mycket populära serien Den otroliga boken om. En internationell succé som sålt i över en halv miljon exemplar. I samma serie finns också: Den otroliga boken om djur Den otroliga boken om dinosaurier Den otroliga boken om havets djur Den otroliga boken om reptiler och groddjur Den otroliga boken om farliga djur Den otroliga boken om hotade djur Den otroliga boken om hästar

A quirky, colourful guide to the horrible, shocking and disgusting aspects of the science of animal adaptations and a fantastic way to inspire children in science learning. Stinky Skunks investigates disgusting animals and animal habits from around the world, including feeding, nasty teeth and claws, poo, camouflage and, of course, scents and smells. It is part of the Disgusting and Dreadful Science series, which features a look at the weird, revolting and shocking aspects of science for children at KS2. It feature child-friendly text and amazing photographs and diagrams. From plants and life cycles to the human body and animal adaptations, the books offer Wow! fascinating facts, fun examples and true-life stories to provide ways in to understanding solid scientific principles.

Denne smukt illustrerede bog introducerer nogle af verdens særeste og mest vidunderlige skabninger, fra den skinnende blå morpho-sommerfugl til den gigantiske goliatbille. Mød en fårekylling med ører på knæene, en bille, der æder elefantlort, og en loppe, der kunne vinde OL i højdespring. Sammen med alle nærbillederne indeholder bogen masser af fakta og fascinerende viden, så du finder ud af, hvilket insekt, der lyser i mørke, hvorfor honningbien danser, og hvordan en stor rovedderkop kan gå på vandet. Velkommen til insekternes og edderkoppernes verden! Fra ca. 6 år. I samme serie: Den fantastiske bog om dinosaurerDen fantastiske bog om pattedyrDen fantastiske bog om farlige dyr

Take a walk on the wild side and learn all about the extraordinary lives of animals. Exactly 100 facts will help you discover survival skills, hunting techniques and incredible animal senses. Find out how chimpanzees communicate, why lions live in prides, and how emperor penguins keep warm.