How They Live

From 3 years old Come and discover the wonderful life of the bees! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more! The "Little clever clogs" collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about the natural and animal worlds while having fun. Extract Bees are an extensive group of insects. Most of them live solitary lives. They rear their offspring in holes in wood, soil or in the dry stalks of reed or straw. They are important pollinators of flowering plants. They are found everywhere except in polluted areas. There are several hundred species that live solitary lives, but there is one bee species that lives in large communities. This is the Honey Bee.

From 6 years old Come and discover the wonderful life of amphibians! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more! The "How they live" collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about nature and animals while having fun.

From 6 years old Come and discover the wonderful life of bats ! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more! The "How they live" collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about nature and animals while having fun. EXTRACT Bats are the only mammals capable of sustained flight. Their front legs are modified into skin flaps which they use to fly – as well as birds can with their wings. The bats that live in Europe feed on insects, which they catch in flight. Due to their nocturnal activity, they help to regulate the number of night insects, which might otherwise multiply beyond control. Bats find their way using echo-location. They emit high-pitched calls that the human ear cannot detect, and the echo helps them to locate their insect prey. They also have good eyesight. ABOUT THE COLLECTION The collection "How they live..." is about wild creatures and their relation to our lives and the environment. In the "How they live..." series : • How they live... amphibians • How they live... birds • How they live... owls • How they live... reptiles • How they live... rodents ABOUT THE AUTHORS Ivan Esenko presents the world of nature and invites the reader to learn more about the world that we are part of. His camera is his most faithful companion and its lens particularly likes to 'capture' those animals that live in close quarters to man. We take them so much for granted that we no longer seem to care for them. Ivan is their voice, he has become their 'personal' photographer. David Withrington from Britain has spent most of his professional life working for the official agency, Natural England, where he was initially Author/Editor and latterly Senior Freshwater Adviser. He has a particular interest in birds and butterflies. He has many contacts across Europe through his voluntary work for youth and environmental conservation, including friends in Slovenia, a country which he has visited 34 times. ABOUT THE PUBLISHER Okaši is a Slovenian publisher with a vibrant programme. At every turn, nature reveals its new face and discloses a myriad of secrets. This is why we have devoted a special place to it in our publishing house. We are the creators of books that delight curious children and their parents in their discoveries of nature: in the home garden and the nearby park, but also further afield, in the fields and forests. At Okaši we keep pace with the times which is why have embarked upon several electronic editions of our books. We have added sound to these publications and hence a new dimension to the contents already there.

From 6 years old Come and discover the wonderful life of birds! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more! The "How they live" collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about nature and animals while having fun. EXTRACT Birds are often short of food in winter; you can help them by providing food. This is a good way to get to know birds that do not normally come close to your home. Start putting out food at the onset of cold weather — snow or frost and continue until springtime. If you stop the feeding, the birds may become confused: they need a reliable source of food in winter conditions to avoid the risk of starvation. The bird feeder should be placed at least 1.5 metres high. A pole or a windowsill work best, but a branch will also do. There should be a hedge or bush nearby, where birds can seek refuge from danger, such as a sparrowhawk attack. The bird feeder should be large enough to prevent conflicts between different types of birds; this will also reduce the chance of infectious diseases being transmitted. ABOUT THE COLLECTION The collection "How they live..." is about wild creatures and their relation to our lives and the environment. In the "How they live..." series: • How they live... bats • How they live... amphibians • How they live... owls • How they live... reptiles • How they live... rodents ABOUT THE AUTHORS Ivan Esenko presents the world of nature and invites the reader to learn more about the world that we are part of. His camera is his most faithful companion and its lens particularly likes to 'capture' those animals that live in close quarters to man. We take them so much for granted that we no longer seem to care for them. Ivan is their voice, he has become their 'personal' photographer. David Withrington from Britain has spent most of his professional life working for the official agency, Natural England, where he was initially Author/Editor and latterly Senior Freshwater Adviser. He has a particular interest in birds and butterflies. He has many contacts across Europe through his voluntary work for youth and environmental conservation, including friends in Slovenia, a country which he has visited 34 times. ABOUT THE PUBLISHER Okaši is a Slovenian publisher with a vibrant program. At every turn, nature reveals its new face and discloses a myriad of secrets. This is why we have devoted a special place to it in our publishing house. We are the creators of books that delight curious children and their parents in their discoveries of nature: in the home garden and the nearby park, but also further afield, in the fields and forests. At Okaši we keep pace with the times which is why have embarked upon several electronic editions of our books. We have added sound to these publications and hence a new dimension to the contents already there.

From 6 years old Come and discover the wonderful life of owls ! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more ! The "How they live" collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about nature and animals while having fun. EXTRACT Owls are adapted perfectly to night life. The numerous light-sensitive cells in the retina of their eye allow them to see in the dark. Unlike most birds, their eyes are positioned on the front – rather than the side – of the head, which helps them to assess distances and to be successful at hunting. Their inability to move their eyes in the sockets is compensated by their ability to rotate their head round 270 degrees. Owls also have excellent hearing, helped by their facial feathers, which direct sound into their ears. They fly silently, aided by their soft plumage and the serrated edges of the flight feathers, which smooth the flow of air during flight. Being able to fly silently is very helpful to owls when hunting, as they can surprise their prey. Most owls hunt small rodents, amphibians and reptiles; smaller species of owl also hunt insects on the ground; the large Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo) can capture hedgehogs, rabbits and even young deer. ABOUT THE COLLECTION The collection "How they live..." is about wild creatures and their relation to our lives and the environment. In the "How they live..." series : • How they live... bats • How they live... birds • How they live... amphibians - How they live... reptiles • How they live... rodents ABOUT THE AUTHORS Ivan Esenko presents the world of nature and invites the reader to learn more about the world that we are part of. His camera is his most faithful companion and its lens particularly likes to 'capture' those animals that live in close quarters to man. We take them so much for granted that we no longer seem to care for them. Ivan is their voice, he has become their 'personal' photographer. David Withrington from Britain has spent most of his professional life working for the official agency, Natural England, where he was initially Author/Editor and latterly Senior Freshwater Adviser. He has a particular interest in birds and butterflies. He has many contacts across Europe through his voluntary work for youth and environmental conservation, including friends in Slovenia, a country which he has visited 34 times. ABOUT THE PUBLISHER Okaši is a Slovenian publisher with a vibrant programme. At every turn, nature reveals its new face and discloses a myriad of secrets. This is why we have devoted a special place to it in our publishing house. We are the creators of books that delight curious children and their parents in their discoveries of nature: in the home garden and the nearby park, but also further afield, in the fields and forests. At Okaši we keep pace with the times which is why have embarked upon several electronic editions of our books. We have added sound to these publications and hence a new dimension to the contents already there.

Come and discover the wonderful life of the birds! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more! "Little clever clogs" collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about the natural and animal world while having fun. There are more than 9,000 species of bird in the world. Almost all can fly, and they do so better than any man-made flying machine, because of their forelimbs, which have evolved into wings with feathers. Birds are the only animal group to have feathers, which also give them protection from the elements. Birds have beaks, which they use for feeding. They also use their beaks to preen their feathers, to help them climb, to defend themselves and to attack prey.

From 6 years old Come and discover the wonderful life of reptiles! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more! The "How they live" collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about nature and animals while having fun. EXTRACT Reptiles are cold-blooded vertebrates. They rely more on environmental conditions and less on food to regulate their body temperature than warm-blooded birds and mammals. There are not many reptiles in Europe, compared to the number and variety found in warmer climates. The species which live in Slovenia have adapted to the winter to enable them to survive the cold season. Eleven species of snake live here, of which only three are venomous: the Adder, the Nose-horned Viper and the Asp Viper. These poisonous snakes have heart-shaped heads, stocky bodies with short tails, which are visibly different from the main body, and their eyes have narrow pupils. Non-poisonous snakes have small heads, passing seamlessly into slender bodies, in turn passing into the tail. ABOUT THE COLLECTION The collection "How they live..." is about wild creatures and their relation to our lives and the environment. In the "How they live..." series : • How they live... bats • How they live... birds • How they live... owls • How they live... amphibians • How they live... rodents ABOUT THE AUTHORS Ivan Esenko presents the world of nature and invites the reader to learn more about the world that we are part of. His camera is his most faithful companion and its lens particularly likes to 'capture' those animals that live in close quarters to man. We take them so much for granted that we no longer seem to care for them. Ivan is their voice, he has become their 'personal' photographer. David Withrington from Britain has spent most of his professional life working for the official agency, Natural England, where he was initially Author/Editor and latterly Senior Freshwater Adviser. He has a particular interest in birds and butterflies. He has many contacts across Europe through his voluntary work for youth and environmental conservation, including friends in Slovenia, a country which he has visited 34 times. ABOUT THE PUBLISHER Okaši is a Slovenian publisher with a vibrant programme. At every turn, nature reveals its new face and discloses a myriad of secrets. This is why we have devoted a special place to it in our publishing house. We are the creators of books that delight curious children and their parents in their discoveries of nature: in the home garden and the nearby park, but also further afield, in the fields and forests. At Okaši we keep pace with the times which is why have embarked upon several electronic editions of our books. We have added sound to these publications and hence a new dimension to the contents already there.

From 6 years old Come and discover the wonderful life of rodents! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more! The "How they live" collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about nature and animals while having fun. EXTRACT Rodents are a large group of mammals that occur in most parts of the world. They have a single pair of front incisor teeth that grow throughout their lives. Their teeth are covered by solid enamel at the front, with softer dentine behind which get sharpened with use. Slovenia is home to a number of small species of rodents, the biggest of which is the Alpine Marmot, a member of the squirrel family. Many rodents have adapted to living alongside humans, but they often become a nuisance. They are good at finding food, so it comes as no surprise that they cause trouble in food warehouses, our kitchens, and other food-storage areas. They are also attracted to food that can be found in the rubbish we throw away. They may contaminate food with their droppings, and infectious diseases — such as bubonic plague — are transmitted by rat fleas. Mice and rats live successfully in the proximity of man, partly due to the lack of natural predators. ABOUT THE COLLECTION The collection "How they live..." is about wild creatures and their relation to our lives and the environment. In the "How they live..." series : • How they live... bats • How they live... birds • How they live... owls • How they live... reptiles • How they live... amphibians

From 6 years old. Come and discover the wonderful life of predators! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more! The "How they live" collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about nature and animals while having fun. EXCERPT Wild mammals in Europe include a range of families such as cats, dogs, bears and martens. They are mainly predators feeding on meat, either from animals they kill or carrion (animals found dead). They also include mammals that are omnivorous or even predominantly herbivorous. Their teeth are especially formed for killing, tearing flesh and crushing bones. ABOUT THE COLLECTION The collection "How they live..." is about wild creatures and their relation to our lives and the environment. In the "How they live..." series : • How they live... amphibians • How they live... birds • How they live... owls • How they live... reptiles • How they live... rodents • How they live... predators • How they live... No joke animals • How they live... Birds and nestboxes • How they live... Ladybirds • How they live... Dragonflies • ... and many more!

From 6 years old Come and discover the wonderful life of no joke animals! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more! The "How they live" collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about nature and animals while having fun. EXCERPT Amongst the animal species that we encounter in everyday life, there are some that can give us an unpleasant shock or even endanger our health. For most people, a bee sting is an unwelcome experience, causing short-term pain and swelling. But if you are allergic to bee venom, the sting can be fatal without medical help. The same applies to the stings of other insects, especially wasps ABOUT THE COLLECTION The collection "How they live..." is about wild creatures and their relation to our lives and the environment. In the "How they live..." series : • How they live... amphibians • How they live... birds • How they live... owls • How they live... reptiles • How they live... rodents • How they live... predators • How they live... No joke animals • How they live... Birds and nestboxes • How they live... Ladybirds • How they live... Dragonflies • ... and many more!

From 6 years old Come and discover the wonderful life of birds and nestboxes! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more! The "How they live" collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about nature and animals while having fun. EXCERPT Birds that nest in holes in trees are often in trouble nowadays when they have to find a place to take care of their young. There are fewer hollow trees in forests, and orchards with old varieties of fruit trees — in which a hollow could always be found - are also on the decline. Birds are increasingly forced to nest in unsuitable nooks and crannies, where their young are sooner or later doomed to perish or to move elsewhere to find a more appropriate place for nesting. The issue can be resolved by providing them with a nest box. ABOUT THE COLLECTION The collection "How they live..." is about wild creatures and their relation to our lives and the environment. In the "How they live..." series : • How they live... amphibians • How they live... birds • How they live... owls • How they live... reptiles • How they live... rodents • How they live... predators • How they live... No joke animals • How they live... Birds and nestboxes • How they live... Ladybirds • How they live... Dragonflies • ... and many more! ABOUT THE AUTHORS Ivan Esenko presents the world of nature and invites the reader to learn more about the world that we are part of. His camera is his most faithful companion and its lens particularly likes to 'capture' those animals that live in close quarters to man. We take them so much for granted that we no longer seem to care for them. Ivan is their voice, he has become their 'personal' photographer. David Withrington from Britain has spent most of his professional life working for the official agency, Natural England, where he was initially Author/Editor and latterly Senior Freshwater Adviser. He has a particular interest in birds and butterflies. He has many contacts across Europe through his voluntary work for youth and environmental conservation, including friends in Slovenia, a country which he has visited 34 times.

From 6 years old Come and discover the wonderful life of ladybirds! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more! The "How they live" collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about nature and animals while having fun. EXCERPT The colourful beetles of the family Coccinellidae, with their hemispherical bodies and dark spots, are most commonly known as ladybirds. There are nearly 100 different species in Europe; the commonest, the Seven-Spot Ladybird, is featured on the cover of this book. ABOUT THE COLLECTION The collection "How they live..." is about wild creatures and their relation to our lives and the environment. In the "How they live..." series : • How they live... amphibians • How they live... birds • How they live... owls • How they live... reptiles • How they live... rodents • How they live... predators • How they live... No joke animals • How they live... Birds and nestboxes • How they live... Ladybirds • How they live... Dragonflies • ... and many more!

From 6 years old Come and discover the wonderful life of dragonflies! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more! The "How they live" collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about nature and animals while having fun. EXCERPT Dragonflies and damselflies attract our attention with their bright colors and amazing acrobatics in flight. Damselflies are smaller than dragonflies, with slimmer bodies and equal-sized wings, whereas the forewings of dragonflies are larger than their hindwings. They have been flying around our planet for about 300 million years, and have not changed significantly during this time, apart from their size.

From 6 years old Come and discover the wonderful life of caterpillars! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more! The "How they live" collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about nature and animals while having fun. EXCERPT Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths. They represent only one of the four stages of a butterfly's metamorphosis (egg—larva—pupa—butterfly). Since their appearance in no way resembles adult butterflies which have wings, many people do not make the connection between the two, mistakenly thinking that they are completely different animals. ABOUT THE COLLECTION The collection "How they live..." is about wild creatures and their relation to our lives and the environment. In the "How they live..." series: • How they live... amphibians • How they live... birds • How they live... owls • How they live... reptiles • How they live... rodents • How they live... predators • How they live... No joke animals • How they live... Birds and nestboxes • How they live... Ladybirds • How they live... Dragonflies • ... and many more!

From 6 years old Come and discover the wonderful life of spiders! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more! The "How they live" collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about nature and animals while having fun.

From 6 years old Come and discover the wonderful life of snails and slugs! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more! The "How they live" collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about nature and animals while having fun. EXCERPT These are the largest group of molluscs. Most of them have beautiful spiral shells; those that have very small or vestigial shells are known as slugs. All of them have a large muscular foot, a body tube and a head. They inhabit most environments — sea, fresh water and land. Here, we will get to know a few snails and slugs found in gardens, forests and ponds. ABOUT THE COLLECTION The collection "How they live...." is about wild creatures and their relation to our lives and the environment. In the "How they live...." series : • How they live.... amphibians • How they live.... birds • How they live.... owls • How they live.... reptiles • How they live.... rodents • How they live.... predators • How they live.... No joke animals • How they live.... Birds and nestboxes • How they live.... Ladybirds • How they live.... Dragonflies • .... and many more!

From 6 years old Come and discover the wonderful life of insectivores! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more! The "How they live" collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about nature and animals while having fun. EXCERPT These are small mammals, which eat insects. Hedgehogs, shrews and moles are among the most widely recognised insectivores. The first two spend most of their time on the ground, where they find food. Moles live underground, where they dig complex systems of burrows. Insectivores have pointed snouts with sharp teeth, and their feet have clawed toes. As well as insects, these mammals will eat other small creatures, such as snails and earthworms.

From 6 years old Come and discover the wonderful life of butterflies and moths! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more! The "How they live" collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about nature and animals while having fun. EXCERPT Butterflies and moths (Lepidoptera) are some of our best-loved insects, distinguished by their colour and charm. Their wings are covered in tiny scales, as suggested by their scientific name, composed of the Greek words lepido (scaly) and pteron (wing). They live everywhere in the world, except in Antarctica. There are 'day' butterflies and 'night' butterflies, better known as moths.

From 6 years old Come and discover the wonderful life of beetles! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more! The "How they live" collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about nature and animals while having fun. EXCERPT Beetles (Coleoptera) are the largest group of insects. Adult beetles do not often share the same living environments or food sources as their larvae. The main characteristic of beetles is their hard wing cases, which are transformed into a pair of wings. In order to fly, the beetle raises the wing cases and takes flight with its skin-like wings. ABOUT THE COLLECTION The collection "How they live..." is about wild creatures and their relation to our lives and the environment. In the "How they live..." series : • How they live... amphibians • How they live... birds • How they live... owls • How they live... reptiles • How they live... rodents • How they live... predators • How they live... No joke animals • How they live... Birds and nestboxes • How they live... Ladybirds • How they live... Dragonflies • ... and many more! ABOUT THE AUTHORS Ivan Esenko presents the world of nature and invites the reader to learn more about the world that we are part of. His camera is his most faithful companion and its lens particularly likes to 'capture' those animals that live in close quarters to man. We take them so much for granted that we no longer seem to care for them. Ivan is their voice, he has become their 'personal' photographer. David Withrington from Britain has spent most of his professional life working for the official agency, Natural England, where he was initially Author/Editor and latterly Senior Freshwater Adviser. He has a particular interest in birds and butterflies. He has many contacts across Europe through his voluntary work for youth and environmental conservation, including friends in Slovenia, a country which he has visited 34 times. ABOUT THE PUBLISHER Okaši is a Slovenian publisher with a vibrant programme. At every turn, nature reveals its new face and discloses a myriad of secrets. This is why we have devoted a special place to it in our publishing house. We are the creators of books that delight curious children and their parents in their discoveries of nature: in the home garden and the nearby park, but also further afield, in the fields and forests. At Okaši we keep pace with the times which is why have embarked upon several electronic editions of our books. We have added sound to these publications and hence a new dimension to the contents already there.

From 6 years old Come and discover the wonderful life of bees! Learn about their environment, their physical features, what they eat and much more! The "How they live" collection is a must-have for children and other members of the family who are eager to learn about nature and animals while having fun. EXCERPT The European Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) lives in a large community called a colony. This consists of tens of thousands of worker bees, a few hundred to a few thousand drones, and one single queen. The bees make the honeycomb their home. It is a wax formation made up of hexagonal cells, which serves as a cradle to the members of the bee colony, while it is also a space for storing honey and pollen. ABOUT THE COLLECTION The collection "How they live..." is about wild creatures and their relation to our lives and the environment. In the "How they live..." series : • How they live... amphibians • How they live... birds • How they live... owls • How they live... reptiles • How they live... rodents • How they live... predators • How they live... No joke animals • How they live... Birds and nestboxes • How they live... Ladybirds • How they live... Dragonflies • ... and many more!