Books on natural history and science

Cheats and Deceits

Animals, plants, and even fungi are adept at tricking and exploiting other animals to their own advantage. They lure pollinators and prey with mimicry, use stealth and camouflage to invade each others’ nests or hide from predators, and even use visual illusions to manipulate the behaviour of others. This general audience book is for those with a keen interest in nature and science and is all about deception in nature.

Life in Colour

A new book all about colour in nature to accompany a recent major David Attenborough BBC1 / Netflix TV series (first aired February 2021). This book explores the remarkable ways that colour is used in nature, and how animals see it; from the remarkable mating displays of the peacock to the unusual camouflage of tigers.

Secret Worlds

Animals have an incredible diversity of sensory systems - from the echolocation calls of bats to the communication of electric fish. The senses are crucial in how animals interact with their environment, navigate thousands of miles, find food and partners, and avoid being eaten. This book with Oxford University Press is for a general audience, and showcases the stunning diversity of animal senses, and how they work.