Doug Wechsler čerpá inšpiráciu z džunglí, močiarov a morských pobreží sveta, ale aj zo svojej vlastnej záhrady. Ukážkami zázrakov prírody a jej humorných stránok dúfa, že motivuje svojich čitateľov k prehĺbeniu záujmu o svoje prírodné okolie. Jeho súčasné projekty ho zavedú do miestnych parkov a do Ekvádoru. Ako biológ a fotograf divokej prírody Wechsler cestoval po svete, aby fotografoval vtáky, čo mu umožnilo objaviť krásu prírody a jej humorné momenty. Jeho práca sa zameriava na motiváciu čitateľov k hlbšiemu preskúmaniu ich prírodného prostredia.
Focusing on the unique adaptations of animals for obtaining oxygen, this inquiry-based book invites young readers to explore nature and evolution in an engaging way. It encourages curiosity and critical thinking, making it a standout in STEM literature. With contributions from a celebrated nature photographer and writer, the book offers captivating insights into the bizarre and exotic strategies animals have developed for survival.
In jaw-dropping photos, Doug Wechsler captures the life cycle of the American toad from egg to tadpole to adult. To get these images, Wechsler sat in a pond wearing waders, went out night after night in search of toads, and cut his own glass to make a home aquarium. The resulting photos reveal metamorphosis in extreme close-up as readers have never seen it before. Budding naturalists will be transfixed by this unprecedented peek into the secrets of tadpole transformation. A book that encourages observation and conservation and may start some young biologists off on their own lifelong quests to understand animals — Kirkus Reviews, starred review A fascinating look at toad development — Booklist, starred review Suitable for libraries needing to bolster their early nonfiction collections — School Library Journal A remarkable visual chronicle of an easily overlooked creature — Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Chicago Public Library’s 2017 Best of the Best Books selection 2018 Green Earth Book Honor for Children’s nonfiction