A year on the farm in North Devon that Morpurgo knew well and where he set War Horse, with a dozen poems by Ted Hughes who was a neighbour. First published in 1979, this is another valuable ... read more
England still has a greater concentration of ancient oaks than the rest of Europe combined. The Dutch dendrologist's explanation and historical survey is compelling.
Copeland has five thousand miles of ice under his skies and is a specialist in the polar regions, the loss of their ice and the geopolitical implications of these changes. Large format, with... read more
Climate, exploration, Arctic peoples, trade, material culture and the present - wonders to be shown, d.v., at the British Museum from late May this year.
Whales, salmon, dragon flies, wildebeest, Arctic terns and many other creatures perform annual feats of migration. Illustrated with Sewell's charming watercolours. Ages 7-12.
Fascinating study of our relationship with birds, from hunting to providing us with food, as messengers, guardians, omens, deities, metaphors, symbols and inspiration. Many illustrations.