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Fiona Powers, Illustrator
Tracey Turner, Author
Series: I'm Glad There Are
Imprint: Franklin Watts
Publication date: August 25, 2022
Category: Science: general interest
ISBN: 9781445180472
Come on a walk in the forest and find out about the trees and other plants that live in our wonderful world. You’ll discover a walking palm, why woodpeckers peck trees and meet the tallest tree in the world!
I’m Glad There Are is series of brightly illustrated non-fiction titles exploring the things we are grateful for in the natural world around us. The books encourage children aged 6 plus to observe the natural world, and to appreciate and learn about ways to protect it. Each book includes simple activities to try. Titles in the series:
Bees and Other Bugs
Trees and Other Plants
Clouds and Rain
Stars and the Moon
Oceans and Seas
Humans and Other Animals
Fiona Powers’ bright, beautiful illustrations are full of pattern, texture and colour, inspired by her love of Scandinavian art. Her clients include OUP, Marks & Spencer, English Heritage and many more.
Tracey Turner has written more than 80 books for children on subjects including exploding beetles, jungle survival, and the entire history of the Universe. Her publishers include Macmillan, Bloomsbury and Hachette. Tracey won the 2021 SLA information book award 8-12 category for How Many Mice Does it Take to Make an Elephant?