Bøger af Catherine Barr

The perfect follow-up for fans of Fourteen Wolves, this uplifting eco story follows the amazing true tale of three endangered sun bear cubs. Meet Tan-Tan 'the tiny one', Kitud 'the quiet one' and Boboi 'the big brother', and follow them from their heartbreaking beginnings as little cubs stolen from their natural habitat, through to their heroic rescue by Dr Wong before being released back into the wild Bornean rainforest where they belong. Featuring insightful fact pages about the amazing flora and fauna of the rainforest and its importance to the ecosystem, alongside inspiring information about how to save the bears.

From the bestselling Story of series comes The Story of Dinosaurs, an accessible introduction to the prehistoric beasts that ruled our planet for millions of years.

An important and unique information book based on the latest scientific research, showing how people across the world are creating 'wildlife corridors' to help animals move safely between wildlife areas

A beautifully presented entry point text about our oceans and other watery worlds for 6 years and upDive into the world's wildest oceans, lakes, and rivers, and get ready for an underwater adventure!Embark on the journey of a lifetime to 20 of the world's wildest waters! Explore each environment and learn about the people who are working to preserve them for future generations. Meet the creatures who call these watery worlds home and discover how you can take active steps to make a difference. Featuring colorful original illustrations and stunning photography, The World's Wildest Waters brings the excitement of the high seas and the mystery of the ocean's dark, hidden depths to your lap.

Un divertido recorrido por diferentes profesiones para ayudar a los más pequeños a descubrir qué les hace felices y que así puedan disfrutar de su trabajo cuando sean mayores.¿Te gusta ensuciarte? Quizás quieras ser veterinario, jardinera o fontanerä ¿Te gusta hacer ruido? Entonces lo tuyo puede ser cantante de ópera o pirotécnica. ¿Quieres resolver misterios? Entonces podrías ser espía o arqueólogo. No importa lo que elijas, lo verdaderamente importante es ¡ser siempre tú misma o tú mismo!------From firefighters to opera singers; veterinarians to archaeologists, explore and learn all about different professions to inspire big dreams!Do you like getting dirty? Do you like animals or plants? If so, a vet or gardener could be just your thing! Pyrotechnics might be right up your street if you like making noise and if you enjoy solving mysteries, then a career in espionage or archaeology might be waiting for you!

The next title in the best-selling Story of series is all The Story of Nature, all about understanding, celebrating and caring for our planet's ever precious biodiversity.

Dive into the world's wildest oceans, lakes, and rivers, and get ready for an underwater adventure!Embark on the journey of a lifetime to 20 of the world's wildest waters! Explore each environment and learn about the people who are working to preserve them for future generations. Meet the creatures who call these watery worlds home and discover how you can take active steps to make a difference. Featuring colourful original illustrations and stunning photography, The World's Wildest Waters brings the excitement of the high seas and the mystery of the ocean's dark, hidden depths to your lap.

From the author of the beautiful Fourteen Wolves comes another incredible true story of rewilding.Perfect for children aged 7+Magnificent, powerful and mysterious, the tiger is one of the world's most iconic animals. It is also one of most endangered. For hundreds of years, these exceptional beasts have been hunted, pushing them to the brink of extinction. How can we save them?This compelling tale tells the turbulent true story of the tragic disappearance of tigers from Panna Tiger Reserve in India and, finally, their heroic return. We follow a group of tigers, each with their own individual traits, on their adventures. Together, we learn how the tiger experts introduce tigers to the reserve and track them as they explore, hunt, play, swim, mate and make the forest their home. However, all is not as it seems - and there is danger lurking in the shadows of the emerald forest.With evocative storytelling combined with clear non-fiction information by eco-expert Catherine Barr and lush illustrations by Tara Anand, this story illuminates exactly why tiger conservation is so important.'Catherine Barr's book reminds us all that the threat of tiger trade still lingers and there is no room for complacency.' EIA (Environmental Investigation Agency)

Bold illustrations, accessible text, and clear action points tell the story of freshwater around the world and urge us to defend a vital resource while we still can. Water bubbles, flows, and fuels all life on earth. But worldwide pollution and climate change make it increasingly difficult for people and animals to find the clean water they need to survive. A focused call for action, this lively book narrates the history of our watery earth, succinctly explains the water cycle and the different types of freshwater, and introduces the vast array of living beings that depend on clean water for survival--as well as the devastating impact of water shortages on the lives of children around the world. Packed with facts and specific tips, bright and expansive illustrations, and end matter for further reading, this hopeful challenge inspires young readers to take action, use water wisely, and work together to defend a precious shared resource.

Explore the hidden forces of sight, sound, touch and smell that lie beyond human senses but which animals use in amazing ways

A ground-breaking global introduction to water that includes sharing and protecting freshwater worldwide

Ulven får nogle mennesker til at skælve. Andre forbinder den både frygtede og beundrede skabning med magi. En magi, der engang var med til at genoprette et goldt og øde område. Da ulvene for snart hundrede år siden forsvandt fra Yellowstone National Park i USA, begyndte områdets økosystem at kollapse. Wapitier overtog området. Bjørne sultede. Fugle fløj væk. Planter forsvandt. Indtil den dag, hvor ulvene vendte tilbage, og alt ændrede sig. Dette er historien om ulvenes hjemkomst. En mageløst illustreret og fascinerende sand beretning om, hvordan enhver art spiller sin egen afgørende rolle, når det kommer til at bevare vores planet.“Fjorten ulve” er en informativ og smuk faktabog for alle, som er nysgerrige efter at vide mere om ulve. Bogen er skrevet af Catherine Barr og smukt illustreret af Jenni Desmond.

You Choose meets Richard Scarry's What Do People Do All Day?

10 opslag med vigtige fakta og fascinerende karaktertræk ved hver af de pågældende arter. Ud over faktaoplysninger om arterne indeholder bøgerne 5 tips til, hvordan man kan få flere oplysninger om dyrene, hvordan man kan støtte arbejdet med at bevare dem mv.

10 opslag med vigtige fakta og fascinerende karaktertræk ved hver af de pågældende arter. Ud over faktaoplysninger om arterne indeholder bøgerne 5 tips til, hvordan man kan få flere oplysninger om dyrene, hvordan man kan støtte arbejdet med at bevare dem mv.

10 opslag med vigtige fakta og fascinerende karaktertræk ved hver af de pågældende arter. Ud over faktaoplysninger om arterne indeholder bøgerne 5 tips til, hvordan man kan få flere oplysninger om dyrene, hvordan man kan støtte arbejdet med at bevare dem mv.

10 opslag med vigtige fakta og fascinerende karaktertræk ved hver af de pågældende arter. Ud over faktaoplysninger om arterne indeholder bøgerne 5 tips til, hvordan man kan få flere oplysninger om dyrene, hvordan man kan støtte arbejdet med at bevare dem mv.

10 opslag med vigtige fakta og fascinerende karaktertræk ved hver af de pågældende arter. Ud over faktaoplysninger om arterne indeholder bøgerne 5 tips til, hvordan man kan få flere oplysninger om dyrene, hvordan man kan støtte arbejdet med at bevare dem mv.

Dive into this stunning guide that explores the underwater world, its wildlife, the challenges it's facing and how you can help to protect it.

A first-look at the causes and effects of climate change for young readers. Featuring bite-size text by Catherine Barr and Steve Williams, and vibrant illustrations by Amy Husband and Mike Love, this honest yet inspiring title charts the history of our planet's climate and the science behind global warming. Kids will be energised to make a change and do their part to fight the climate emergency.

Discover the epic journeys of the sea swallow and the humpback whale as they share the challenge of one of the longest and most dangerous migrations in the animal kingdom.

15 endangered species in six different habitats need your help to survive!