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Follow the swifts on their incredible journey north, from the jungles of Africa to their nesting site in Europe.A little bird, small enough to sit in the palm of your hand. Swifts may be small and brown, but they are the champions of the bird world flying faster, higher and for longer than any other bird! This new title in the celebrated Nature Storybook series is packed with interesting facts to inspire a love of the natural world.

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Discover the majestic unicorn of the sea with this suspenseful narrative from a BBC filmmaker and gorgeous art from an award-winning illustrator. With a crack and a creak, the frozen sea begins to melt—the ice splits apart and a new pathway forms.As winter comes to an end, a pod of narwhals begins a treacherous journey north. Along the way, they must find fish to eat, avoid a hungry polar bear, and navigate the maze of sea ice. Will their sensitive long spiral tusks and clicking calls be enough to keep them safe and help them find their way to their summer resting grounds? Join zoologist Justin Anderson and artist Jo Weaver as they reveal the mysteries of these amazing toothed whales and their Arctic home. Small text offers narwhal facts throughout, and young explorers can read more on the future of this fascinating creature in the back matter.

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A spellbinding new Nature Storybook about one of the most beautiful creatures in the world, with words by Planet Earth producer Justin Anderson and pictures by award-winning Patrick Benson."Something moves in the rocks ahead. My hands start to tremble. My heart is beating fast. There, just a few footsteps away, is a snow leopard…"Join us on a journey high into the snowy peaks of the Himalaya, and discover the secret world of a rare and utterly majestic creature – how it has adapted to the harsh environment it lives in and how it looks after its young. Complete with an index and a conservation note, this is a wonderful addition to the series and the debut of an exciting new voice in non-fiction writing for children.

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WINNER OF THE MARGARET MALLETT AWARD FOR NON-FICTIONDiscover the beautiful and fascinating unicorn of the sea: the narwhal."Now the narwhal must begin their epic journey north. It’s a journey with many dangers along the way…" Join us on an icy journey into Arctic waters, as we dive down deep with one of the most enchanting creatures in the world – the narwhal. Learn about how narwhals have adapted to their freezing habitat, how they look after their young and all about their distinctive, mysterious tusks, with a story by Planet Earth II producer Justin Anderson and pictures by award-winning artist Jo Weaver.“The mysteries of this most fantastic of beasts shown in an epic tale... Dreamlike illustrations by Jo Weaver create the beauty and vastness of the artic landscape.” The English Association judges panel

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A new Nature Storybook about one of the most beautiful creatures in the world, with words by BBC Planet Earth director Justin Anderson and pictures by Patrick Benson, the bestselling illustrator of Owl Babies."Something moves in the rocks ahead. My hands start to tremble. My heart is beating fast. There, just a few footsteps away, is a snow leopard…" Join us on a journey high into the snowy peaks of the Himalaya, and discover the secret world of a rare and utterly majestic creature – how it has adapted to the harsh environment it lives in and how it looks after its young. Complete with an index and a conservation note, this is a wonderful addition to the series and the debut of an exciting new voice in non-fiction writing for children."Enchanting" Barnes & Noble"The formula for Walker Books' nature series is a blend of evocative writing, supplementary facts and sumptuous illustrations, and it’s a winner." BBC Wildlife Magazine

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