Animals

There's more to Irish bird folklore than the 'wran' boys and the Children of Lir. Birds have been part of our culture from very early times and there are countless beliefs, proverbs and curses associated with them. This entertaining compendium will bring joy to bird lovers and general readers alike.

A charming, moving account of one man's race to save a herd of elephants.

Discover amazing facts about your favourite animals to become a pet expert!

An exquisite edition of The History of the World in 100 Animals by author and journalist Simon Barnes, adapted and abridged for younger readers, with superb illustrations by award-winning artist, Frann Preston-Gannon.

A collection of stunning and unexpected images of birds that are part of our daily lives.

A thrilling re-evaluation of the creatures that ruled the earth for 150 million years by one of the world's leading paleontologists.

This book presents Dublin Zoo's Elephants as complex, sensitive, intelligent, sociable animals that deserve our understanding.

Includes distribution maps and descriptions of males, females, immatures, voice, diet and preferred habitat of 312 species of birds in Ireland. This book also includes brief descriptions of over 100 rare species.

A fresh new book on the psyche of dogs from a bright young behavioural scientist and dog lover.

At a riverbank in Africa's Serengeti, thousands of migrating wildebeest try desperately to cross as terrifying crocs feast on the galloping herds. This title documents migration as a race against time, in which freezing temperatures or scorching heat usher in a crisis. It also explains that migrations need generals, admirals and pioneers.