The second in a series of books in association with the Royal Institution on their world-renowned Christmas Lectures, this time exploring the secrets of the natural world - with a foreword by Sir David Attenborough.
Dr Helen Scales is a marine biologist, broadcaster and writer, appearing regularly on BBC Radio 4, Sky News and the BBC World Service. She is also scientific advisor to the charity Sea Changers, a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and a tutor at the University of Cambridge. Her most recent book, Spirals in Time, was chosen as a book of the year by the Guardian, The Times and the Economist, and as Book of the Week on Radio 4.
"A book to be appreciated by all ages." --Parents in
Touch
"Effectively examines the seahorse's chameleon qualities, as well
as the phenomenon of males giving birth-the only such instance in
the animal kingdom. The author is also adept at delineating the
seahorse's alleged healing powers, and she offers a fascinating
study in the history of aquariums and the pursuit of 'queer fish'
[...] the author makes a solid case for a rare and wondrous
creature." --Kirkus on Poseidon's Steed
"A rewarding glimpse of another world, filled with strange and
reclusive creatures . . . There is rich detail in all directions.
One does not know what will come next. Often the descriptions made
me see shafts of sunlight underwater, irradiating extraordinary
places and creatures. That is just what the book does itself."
--The Guardian on Spirals in Time
"A sprawling, ambitious underwater journey studded with fascinating
tidbits." --New York Times Book Review on Eye of the
Shoal
"The artwork is gloriously retro, echoing the original Ladybird
house style but containing completely up to date information."
--Shiny New Books on Octopuses
"A true natural history book, covering all aspects of the
seahorse's involvement in the world [...] Scales is a marine
biologist, and her fascination with the subject (she learned to
scuba dive in order to observe this remarkable creature) shines
through in her easy-to-read style and the way she uses the seahorse
as a hook to discuss broader subjects [...] This is sure to appeal
to both teens and readers interested in the natural world."
--Library Journal on Poseidon's Steed
"Splendid . . . Scales clearly loves snails--she has done an
elegant, excellent job of explaining her passion . . . she is a
most able modern champion of molluscs." --New Scientist on
Spirals in Time
"Scales's genuine appreciation and awe for fish are contagious. She
continually entices the reader by introducing exciting aspects of
fish in each chapter." --Science on Eye of the Shoal
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