March 2015
New Childrens Wildlife Book
March 2015
Arctic and Antarctic Published by Badger Learning
Michael Leach
Wildlife author. Science communicator.
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Natural history photographer.
Email: wildmanleach@gmail.com
Books
Michael Leach has written 43 books, these have been translated into 18 languages.
Recent Title: A Natural History of Christmas. (Quandary Press)
Co-authored with Dr Meriel Lland.
This looks at the integral part plants, animals and the environment play in Christmas festivities. The book covers holly, ivy, mistletoe, explains the unlikely story of why robins are so closely associated with Christmas. The authors explore the biological roots of our favourite stuffing. Best of all it reveals just why Santa’s reindeer are thought to fly.
To buy a signed copy of this book contact Michael.
Some of Michael's Published Books:
RABBITS. A & C Black
THE RABBIT. Shire
MICE OF THE BRITISH ISLES. Shire
BEARS. Mallard Press / New York
BIG CATS. Mallard Press / New York
SECRET LIFE OF SNOWDONIA. Chatto & Windus
THE COMPLETE OWL. Chatto & Windus
THE GREAT APES. Blandford
WILDLIFE OF SHROPSHIRE. Shropshire Books
HIPPOPOTAMUS. WWF/Wayland
GRIZZLY BEAR. WWF/Wayland
GIRAFFE. WWF/Wayland
HIDDEN SHALLOWS. Quandary Press
WOLF. WWF / Wayland
KOALA. WWF/Wayland
THE ONES THAT WORKED. Quandary Press
FOX. Hodder
BADGER. Hodder
HEDGEHOG. Hodder
OTTER. Hodder
DEER. Hodder
BROWN HARE. Hodder
MOOSE. WWF/Wayland
A NATURAL HISTORY OF CHRISTMAS. Quandary Press
ARCTIC VERSUS ANTARCTIC
Badger Learning.
WILDLIFE WATCHER GUIDE. Firefly Books
NATURE EXPLORER GUIDE FOR KIDS. QED.
CHILDREN'S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ANIMALS
Arcturus Books
Newspapers & Magazines
Michael has also written for many magazines including:
The Observer
New Scientist
BBC Country File
Amateur Photographer
Country Life
Geographical
BBC Wildlife
The Lady
Practical Photographer
She
Country Quest
Birdwatching Magazine