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Ben Hoare

    1. január 1973

    Ben Hoare sa špecializuje na prírodnú históriu a je autorom a editorom. Jeho práca, ktorá sa objavila v popredných časopisoch a na webových stránkach BBC, čerpá z hlbokých znalostí sveta prírody. Hoare sa venuje popularizácii prírodovedného bádania prostredníctvom svojich rozsiahlych referenčných diel a pútavých prednášok. Jeho písanie vyniká hĺbkou aj zrozumiteľnosťou, čo čitateľom prináša fascinujúci pohľad do divov prírody.

    An Anthology of Exquisite Birds
    Podmanivá ptačí říše
    Hovínko. Když tělo píše dějiny aneb spláchnutím to nekončí
    Divy přírody
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    Zvieratá a ich úžasný svet
    • Zvieratá a ich úžasný svet

      • 223 stránok
      • 8 hodin čítania

      Pútavá kniha Zvieratá a ich úžasný svet Ríša zvierat je omnoho rozmanitejšia, než si väčšina z nás dokáže predstaviť. Preskúmajte ju s touto knihou a objavte nové fascinujúce zaujímavosti o známych aj neznámych živočíchoch. Prečo je leňoch taký pomalý? Koľko vody vypije ťava? Čo sú zač valabia, viskača alebo axolotl? Odpovede na tieto a mnohé ďalšie otázky spolu s nádhernými ilustráciami, pôsobivými fotografiami a úžasnými faktami zo sveta zvierat nájdete v tejto pútavej knihe pre celú rodinu.

      Zvieratá a ich úžasný svet
      5,0
    • Divy přírody

      • 224 stránok
      • 8 hodin čítania

      Objevte úžasný svět přírody a poznejte fascinující horniny a minerály, život pod mikroskopem, rostliny a živočichy – od opálů po orchideje, od tapíra po muchomůrku. Tato skvělá encyklopedie obsahuje více než stovku příkladů z úchvatného života přírody. Na každé stránce najdete nádherné fotografie a krásné ilustrace, stejně jako překvapivé informace a příběhy, které nezapomenete.

      Divy přírody
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    • An Anthology of Exquisite Birds

      • 224 stránok
      • 8 hodin čítania

      Explore the beauty and diversity of the world's most exquisite birds with insights from best-selling author Ben Hoare. This book takes readers on a captivating journey through the skies, showcasing stunning avian species and their unique characteristics. Perfect for bird enthusiasts and nature lovers alike, it combines vivid descriptions with engaging storytelling to celebrate the wonders of ornithology.

      An Anthology of Exquisite Birds
      4,6
    • The Wonders of Nature

      • 224 stránok
      • 8 hodin čítania

      This compendium of amazing rocks and minerals, microscopic life, plants, and animals will wow children and many adults, too. With 100 remarkable items from the natural world, from orchids to opals and lichens to lizards, everyone will find something to be captivated by. Each plant, animal, and rock is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images. The storybook descriptions let you discover the myths and legends surrounding both organisms and gemstones, as well as key facts about their natural history. Find out how the prowling jaguar uses spots to avoid being spotted, why a sticky sundew means big trouble for insects, and what on Earth a radiolarian is. This beautiful treasury lets you find the things that interest you and uncover new favorites along the way. With reference pages packed with information you'll go away knowing something you didn't before, and you'll return time and again

      The Wonders of Nature
      4,5
    • Weird and Wonderful Nature

      • 194 stránok
      • 7 hodin čítania

      This third installment of the DK Treasure's series explores the weird and wonderful side of the natural world. Discover the stories of more than 100 striking, rare, and unusual species and objects, all told by author Ben Hoare. Why do Mexican jumping beans jump? How do sea cucumbers defend themselves? What causes the northern lights? This book is filled with facts about the most surprising and curious plants, animals, rocks, and phenomena in nature. Many animals and plants seem bizarre, but they are uniquely adapted to their way of life, and once you uncover the reasons for their looks, they make perfect sense. In Weird and Wonderful Nature, Ben Hoare's friendly, informative explanations are paired with stunning photographs and charming illustrations to make sure every page captivates the imagination, while a glossary and index help to navigate the chapters. Third in the series after Nature's Treasures and The Secret World of Plants, Weird and Wonderful Nature is a substantial gift book that will be treasured for years to come.

      Weird and Wonderful Nature
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    • Plants are found almost everywhere on Earth, but to many people their lives are a mystery. Learn how seagrass flowers underwater, how the Venus flytrap counts to make sure it catches its prey, and why some tulips used to cost more than a house! This fascinating book for kids explores the vast plant kingdom and explains how plants work, as well as the weird and wonderful relationships they have with animals

      The Secret World of Plants: Tales of More Than 100 Remarkable Flowers, Trees, and Seeds
      4,5
    • Activists Assemble - Save Your Planet

      • 64 stránok
      • 3 hodiny čítania

      A call to action for all young activists, giving them the information, inspiration, and practical advice they need to get their voices heard.

      Activists Assemble - Save Your Planet
      5,0