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Biografisk notat
Ben Lerwill (Author)Ben Lerwill has been working as a freelance travel writer for over 15 years. His work has appeared in more than 50 national and international publications, from The Sunday Times to National Geographic Traveller. Ben's passions include the outdoors, music, wildlife, running and reading. He is thrilled that, through children's books, he can share his enthusiasm about the wider world with young readers. He's at his happiest when he's on a long walk and his children haven't yet pinched all the snacks.
Sarah Walsh (Illustrator)
Sarah Walsh grew up in upstate New York. When she was little she was obsessed with animals. So much so that she wanted to be one. Her mom knew this and sewed her an assortment of costumes she could wear all year round. She was also obsessed with drawing and from a very small age knew in her heart she would be an artist someday. If....she worked hard enough and practised. Currently Sarah is an internationally published illustrator with several adult colouring books, children's board books, activity books, and greeting cards under her belt. She lives with her family in Kansas City. Her work and other notions can be found at Sarahwalshmakesthings.com.
In this fascinating and touching book, children can learn about 50 courageous creatures from around the world and throughout history.
This fully illustrated collection gathers heart-warming, surprising and often emotionally powerful stories of bravery, discovery and friendship. Featuring a range of animals - from heroes, helpers and adventurers to achievers and many more - young readers will discover some of the most famous and unforgettable animals of all time.
- Pickles the dog, who tracked down a stolen World Cup trophy
- The first mammal to be cloned - Dolly the sheep
- Cher Ami, the heroic pigeon who saved hundreds of lives
Compelling and visually arresting in equal measure, WildLives is the perfect introduction to just some of the amazing animals whose wild lives have made history.
Related teaching resource pack available on the Nosy Crow website.
Other titles in the series include: HerStory and YouthQuake
"It seems to me that the natural world is the greatest source of excitement . . . it is the greatest source of so much in life that makes life worth living." Sir David Attenborough
Extraordinary true tales of wild and wonderful lives!
Sometimes animals can see, hear or smell things that humans can't. Sometimes they notice things a long time before we do, in ways that we don't quite understand. This is what happened on a beach in Thailand one morning in 2004, when a young elephant found himself in a terrifying situation. A huge, unstoppable wave, known as a tidal wave or tsunami, was on its way. But when the elephant realised the danger he was in, he had
someone else to think about too: the schoolgirl who was riding on his back!
From the story of Ning Nong: The elephant who saved a girl from drowning
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Ben Lerwill (Author)Ben Lerwill has been working as a freelance travel writer for over 15 years. His work has appeared in more than 50 national and international publications, from The Sunday Times to National Geographic Traveller. Ben's passions include the outdoors, music, wildlife, running and reading. He is thrilled that, through children's books, he can share his enthusiasm about the wider world with young readers. He's at his happiest when he's on a long walk and his children haven't yet pinched all the snacks.
Sarah Walsh (Illustrator)
Sarah Walsh grew up in upstate New York. When she was little she was obsessed with animals. So much so that she wanted to be one. Her mom knew this and sewed her an assortment of costumes she could wear all year round. She was also obsessed with drawing and from a very small age knew in her heart she would be an artist someday. If....she worked hard enough and practised. Currently Sarah is an internationally published illustrator with several adult colouring books, children's board books, activity books, and greeting cards under her belt. She lives with her family in Kansas City. Her work and other notions can be found at Sarahwalshmakesthings.com.