Nic Bishop

Describes a variety of animals and insects that can be found close to home and offers tips on how to observe them.

"Few animals are more impressive than elephants. They are by far the biggest of all land animals. And yet, elephants are more than mighty. They are sensitive and intelligent creatures who live in large, caring family societies run by females. They have extraordinary senses and communicate in complex ways that scientists are only now starting to understand. Elephants play an essential role in the delicate African and Asian ecosystems. Today, elephant...

Text and photographs introduce readers to different types of spiders and their behaviour. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.