"Packed with facts and radiant with the magic of nature, this reveals the wonders of the night through a 360 lens of wildlife, landscapes, ecosystems and humankind."
March 2025 Factual Book of the Month
Penned by Ben Lerwill and superbly illustrated by Paula Bossio, The World at Night does a dazzling deep dive into the nocturnal wonders of our world. Traversing the globe — from tropical Caribbean oceans and Amazonian rainforests, to the Arabian desert and Antarctica — it’s suffused in an infectious spirit of exploration as it shines a light on marvels of the dark, among them glow-in-the-dark mushrooms, bioluminescent plankton, the Northern Lights, and (a personal favourite!) Bornean bearded pigs that migrate by night.
While the topics covered are wonderfully presented — lucid, engaging and richly illustrated — what really makes The World at Night stand out is the way it explores night-time magic from multiple perspectives, adding up to an immersive, holistic experience. For one example, through coverage of Antarctica, we learn about the living conditions of researchers based near the South Pole, as well as the wildlife that call this chilly place home.
Also covering the day-night cycle, eclipses, the moon, nocturnal animals in cities, sleep, dreams and night workers, The World at Night illuminates every nook and cranny of night- time. Perfectly pitched for readers of 7 and upwards, it’s a great book for kids who are into science, nature and humanities subjects, and also comes highly recommended for school libraries.
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In the deepest, darkest depths of night, our planet is transforming and thriving ...At night, magic is all around in the natural world, from bioluminescent seas in the Caribbean to the Northern Lights on Arctic winter nights. Explore the lives of animals who tread a different path under the cover of darkness, including the perilous journey taken by baby turtles in the moonlight and the global migration of bearded pigs.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The World at Night and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
The World at Night features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Books of the Month, Recommendations, Star Books, The Natural World, Science, Geography, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Educational: Humanities and social sciences, general, Educational material
Hardback. £11.69, down from the £12.99 cover price. In Stock.
The World at Night was written by Ben Lerwill and published by Buster Books an imprint of Michael O'Mara
The World at Night has 93 pages
£11.69, reduced from £12.99. In Stock.
