Nic Bishop Books

Sibert Medalist and naturalist Nic Bishop explores the world's largest land animal -- the ELEPHANT! Few animals are more impressive than elephants. They are by far the biggest of all land animals. And yet, elephants are more than mighty. They are sensitive and intelligent creatures who live in large, caring family societies run by females. They have extraordinary senses and communicate in complex ways that scientists are only now starting to understand. Elephants play an essential role in the delicate African and Asian ecosystems. Today, elephant populations in both Africa and Asia are being threatened. Join award-winning author, photographer, and naturalist Nic Bishop as he gives readers an in-depth look at one of the world's smartest and most fascinating animals.

Introduces facts about frogs and their bodies, habits, and life cycle.

The expedition to find the elusive lowland tapir in Brazil's Pantanal highlights the challenges of wildlife research. Acclaimed authors Sy Montgomery and Nic Bishop provide an engaging narrative filled with humor and vivid descriptions of fieldwork led by scientist Pati Medici. Readers will appreciate the blend of adventure and cutting-edge technology, such as microchips and camera traps, which unveil the fascinating "soap opera" of tapir life. This book is perfect for aspiring scientists and gadget enthusiasts alike.

Exciting new reader from Nic Bishop! There are more than 38,000 types of spiders. They live almost everywhere, even in your basement! Spiders have eight legs and fangs. They spin silk into webs-and use the webs to catch their dinner! Now even the youngest readers can join Sibert-Honor author, photographer, and biologist Nic Bishop as he takes a closer look at the world's most amazing animals. In this first book, Nic introduces fun facts about spiders and their bodies, habits, and life cycle. The simple, easy-to-read text is perfect for beginners, and the eye-catching photographs will delight naturalists of all ages.

"An appealing, elegantly designed introduction to another much-maligned species." — Kirkus (starred review) "A fascinating, informative, and inclusive window into a feared and misunderstood species." — Booklist (starred review) This myth-busting addition to the critically acclaimed Scientists in the Field series by Sibert medal winning team Sy Montgomery and Nic Bishop is perfect for nonfiction readers looking for more female scientist narratives, or a fresh perspective on an underrepresented animal—Hyenas! Timely and inspiring, The Hyena Scientist sets the record straight about one of history’s most hated and misunderstood mammals, while featuring the groundbreaking, pioneering research of a female scientist in a predominately male field in this offering by Sibert-winning duo Sy Montgomery and Nic Bishop. As a scientist studying one of the only mammalian societies led entirely by females, zoologist Kay Holecamp has made it her life’s work to understand hyenas, the fascinating, complex creatures that are playful, social, and highly intelligent—almost nothing like the mangy monsters of pop culture lore.

It's night time and many animals are sleeping, but deep in the forest a flying squirrel is waking. She is hungry and looking for food; what will she find to eat? Beautiful photographs show clearly how the flying squirrel moves, what she eats and where she lives.

At night in the rainforest, things start to happen. Meet the animals and insects that live in the rainforest, in this simple non-fiction recount by award-winning wildlife photographer, Nic Bishop.

The narrative follows Cathy Forster, a pioneering female paleontologist, as she embarks on an expedition to Madagascar to uncover the evolutionary links between dinosaurs and modern birds. Highlighting the significant biological event of dinosaur extinction, the book delves into the emerging evidence that birds are direct descendants of certain dinosaur groups, offering insights into the mysteries of evolution and the resilience of life on Earth.

Part of the award-winning Scientists in the Field series, Chasing Cheetahs gives young readers a firsthand account of the efforts by the Cheetah Conservation Fund in Namibia to save the world's fastest--and Africa's most endangered--land animal: the cheetah.

The book offers an engaging exploration of the elusive lowland tapir, set in Brazil's Pantanal region. It follows a tapir-finding expedition led by scientist Pati Medici, featuring vivid, humorous accounts of fieldwork. Aspiring scientists will appreciate the firsthand insights, while technology enthusiasts will be fascinated by the advanced tools used, such as microchips and camera traps, which unveil the intriguing "soap opera" of tapir life. This nonfiction picture book combines adventure and education, making it a captivating read for all ages.