Exploring the Kapok tree, this book takes readers on a journey through the rainforest, layer by layer, in pursuit of the harpy eagle. Each level reveals a vibrant ecosystem filled with rare tropical creatures, inviting readers to engage with the lush environment. The rich artwork complements the narrative, immersing readers in the jungle's beauty. A stunning fold-out surprise awaits at the end, enhancing the experience. Authored by James Aldred and published with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, it offers a unique perspective on this tropical habitat.
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James Aldred is an Emmy-winning cameraman, adventurer, and professional tree climber who has built a career traveling the world and filming wildlife for the BBC. His work focuses on detailed observation of the natural world and capturing rare moments up close. Aldred's approach combines technical skill with a deep respect for nature, offering readers a unique perspective on life in the treetops and the hidden corners of the wilderness. His storytelling is engaging and full of adventure, drawing readers into his extraordinary expeditions.





- 2023
- 2021
From an award-winning wildlife cameraman comes the unique story of filming a family of wild Goshawks in the New Forest when suddenly, unexpectedly, the woods emptied of people, but filled with birdsong and new life
- 2018
Das Glück in den Baumkronen Schon als kleiner Junge war James Aldred fasziniert von der majestätischen Schönheit der Bäume, und nichts konnte ihn am Boden halten. Aus seiner Leidenschaft hat der Abenteurer einen Beruf gemacht: Er erklettert als Fotograf und Filmemacher die höchsten Baumwipfel der Welt und verbringt manche Nacht in einer Hängematte in schwindelnden Höhen – auf würgenden Feigenbäumen in Borneo, Brüllaffenbäumen in Costa Rica, monumentalen Moabibäumen im Kongo und auf kolossalen australischen Berg-Eschen. Eine faszinierende Reise um die Welt und zugleich ein zutiefst persönliches Bekenntnis: über die Liebe zur Natur und den Zauber, den Boden der Tatsachen zu verlassen und emporzusteigen in eine grüne Welt zwischen Himmel und Erde... Ausstattung: mit Farbbildteil
- 2017
A book of heart-stopping bravery and endurance, packed with astonishing-and sometimes gruesome-encounters with wild creatures. James Aldred is an old- school hero, and his thrilling recollections of a life of adventure driven by a love for trees will give you new reverence for the beauties and mysteries of the natural world. Helen Macdonald