Migration: Incredible Animal Journeys by Mike Unwin (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Migration by Mike Unwin, Jenni Desmond Animals of all shapes and sizes make epic journeys across our planet, through harsh weather, avoiding hungry predators, in their efforts to survive. Travel around the globe with some of the worlds most incredible animals and discover their unique migration stories.Follow the emperor penguin through snow, ice and bitter temperatures; watch as the great white shark swims 10,000 km in search of seals; track huge herds of elephants, on their yearly hunt for water and be amazed at the millions of red crabs, migrating across Christmas Island.With stunning colour illustrations, uncover the astonishing migrations of 20 creatures, in this truly inspiring narrative. Written by Mike Unwin, a UK Travel Writer of the Year, and illustrated by Jenni Desmond, winner of the New York Times Best Illustrated Childrens Book, prepare yourself for a journey like no other.Follow the amazing migrations of these 20 creatures: Arctic tern, barn swallow, bar-headed goose, ruby-throated hummingbird, osprey, wandering albatross, whooping crane, emperor penguin, African elephant, blue wildebeest, caribou, straw-coloured fruit bat, humpback whale, green turtle, Southern pilchard, salmon, great white shark, monarch butterfly, globe skimmer dragonfly, Christmas Island red crab FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Notes The stories of 20 incredible migration journeys with stunning illustrations from Jenni Desmond. The migration stories include the emperor penguin travelling through snow, ice and bitter temperatures, the great white shark travelling 10,000km in search of seals, a herd of elephants on their yearly hunt for water and millions of red crabs in a spectacular migration across Christmas Island. Author Biography Mike Unwin has migrated all over the world in search of wildlife. The author of more than 30 books on the subject for both adults and children, including the Encyclopedia of Birds (Bloomsbury) and Southern African Wildlife (Bradt), he is also a regular contributor to publications such as BBC Wildlife and RSPB Natures Home. In 2013 Mike was voted UK Travel Writer of the Year by the British Guild of Travel Writers.Jenni Desmond graduated from a Masters Degree in Childrens Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art (UK) with distinction and her debut Red Cat Blue Cat won the Cambridgeshire Read it Again! Award in 2012. Her books have been translated into over a dozen languages since, and in 2015 Desmond was named Best Emerging Talent (Illustrator) at the Junior Design Awards (UK). In 2016 she was made a Maurice Sendak Fellow and her book The Polar Bear became a New York Times Best Illustrated Childrens Book of the year. Her work is admired for its narrative and visual depth, being at once complex and simple. When Jenni is not in her studio, youll find her cooking, cycling and looking for adventure. Review An absolutely stunning book which follows twenty animals around the globe on their incredible migrations. The vivid descriptions of these epic journeys are beautifully illustrated by Jenni Desmond. A lovely gift in hardback. * The Guardian *The duo behind [Migration] ... know just how to make childrens precious imaginations soar. * The Observer *This non-fiction picture book is a beautifully illustrated, fact-filled goldmine. * Childrens Book and Media Review *Each double-page spread summons an outstanding example of migration. Weve seen many of them before, such as the epic flights of arctic terns and wandering albatross, but others are less well known. * Redeemed Reader *Desmonds art, created with watercolor, acrylic, ink, pencil, and pencil crayon, incorporates a paragraph of additional information about each species. It is her images that make this oversize album stand out. * Kirkus * Promotional Youre flying high over the Himalayan mountains, on a journey filled with danger. The temperature is far below freezing, the air is thin, and golden eagles swoop out of the sky to attack you. This is just one of the 20 incredible migration stories in this book. Review Quote This non-fiction picture book is a beautifully illustrated, fact-filled goldmine. Promotional "Headline" Go on a journey across the globe and learn about 20 incredible creatures migration stories. From the Monarch butterfly that travels from the USA to Mexico every winter, and the Bar Headed Geese who fly over the Himalayas, from Central Asia to India - this book pairs incredible illustrations with stunning storytelling. It is a must-have for animal lovers everywhere. Feature 20 beautifully illustrated stories that children will love. This is non-fiction storytelling at its best: an inspiring narrative, brilliant facts and utterly beautiful artwork Details ISBN1408889919 Author Jenni Desmond Pages 48 Year 2018 ISBN-10 1408889919 ISBN-13 9781408889916 Format Hardcover Media Book Publication Date 2018-05-24 Audience Age 7-12 Illustrator Jenni Desmond Imprint Bloomsbury Childrens Books Subtitle Incredible Animal Journeys Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 591.568 Short Title Migration Language English UK Release Date 2018-05-24 NZ Release Date 2018-05-24 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Audience Children / Juvenile AU Release Date 2018-05-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123334438;

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