Nic Bishop

Adapted from the award-winning nonfiction book Nic Bishop Snakes, this Level 2 reader features Nic's trademark close-up photographs and thrilling facts! Some snakes are more dangerous than others. Those that have venom, or poison, can kill their prey with just one bite!Now even the youngest readers can join Sibert Medal-winning photographer and biologist Nic Bishop as he takes a closer look at the world's most amazing animals! In this book, Nic introduces...

Join photographer and biologist Nic Bishop as he takes a closer look at frogs. Now even the youngest readers can join Sibert Medal-winning photographer and biologist Nic Bishop as he takes a closer look at the world's most amazing animals. In this book, adapted from his award-winning hardcover, Nic introduces fun facts about frogs and their bodies, habits, and life cycle. The simple, easy-to-read Level 2 text is perfect for beginners, and the eye-catching...

Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-11 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical ideas for guided reading are included at the back of each book. A fascinating look at the ways in which man is trying to discover the answer to one of the great questions - are we...

While his mother is off fishing for food, baby Rockhopper penguin wanders off and almost becomes a meal for a hungry skua--but luckily papa penguin drives off the predator.

"With grace, guile, and unstoppable power, big cats are admired for their speed and strength. Although they are related to house cats, these magnificent creatures are nothing like our pets! Join Sibert Medalist and naturalist Nic Bishop for a close-up look at lions, tigers, cheetahs, and more"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses different frogs from around the world.

"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...

"Butterflies shimmer as they glide through the air. Moths are more secretive, flying at night. But both grow up in an amazing way, transforming from wriggly caterpillars into beautiful winged insects. See them up close in Nic Bishop's photographs!" --book jacket

Follow a group of explorers and scientists as they travel to Papua New Guinea to find a type of kangaroo that lives in trees.

"Travel to the African bush with Sibert medal winning team Sy Montgomery and Nic Bishop in this myth-busting new addition to the Scientists in the Field series as they join the internationally acclaimed woman researcher conducting one of the longest and most important studies of African mammals in the history of science."--Provided by publisher.