How they live (ePub)

From 6 years oldAll the animals of the "How they live" collection are gathered here in one single book ! Discover their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more ! The "How they live" collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about nature and animals while having fun.EXTRACT The life of amphibians begins in water. This is where they reproduce and live as young, which means that fresh waters are vital for this animal group. As adults they return to water only during the breeding season, though a few species stay there for their whole life. As youngsters they breathe with gills; when they become adults, they use lungs for breathing.ABOUT THE COLLECTIONThe collection "How they live..." is about wild creatures and their relation to our lives and the environment.This book contains all the titles of the "How they live..." series : . How they live... amphibians. How they live... bats. How they live... birds. How they live... owls. How they live... reptiles. How they live... rodentsABOUT THE AUTHORSIvan Esenko presents the world of nature and invites the reader to learn more about the world that we are part of. His camera is his most faithful companion and its lens particularly likes to 'capture' those animals that live in close quarters to man. We take them so much for granted that we no longer seem to care for them. Ivan is their voice, he has become their 'personal' photographer.David Withrington from Britain has spent most of his professional life working for the official agency, Natural England, where he was initially Author/Editor and latterly Senior Freshwater Adviser. He has a particular interest in birds and butterflies. He has many contacts across Europe through his voluntary work for youth and environmental conservation, including friends in Slovenia, a country which he has visited 34 times.ABOUT THE PUBLISHEROkaSi is a Slovenian publisher with a vibrant programme.