Invisible Nature: a secret world beyond our senses

A stunningly visual non-fiction picture book for younger children, exploring the unseen but immensely powerful natural forces that govern life on our planet. A fascinating combination of natural history and scientific principles, using the lives of animals to explain it in a fun, clear way.
—  The Bookseller

Invisible Nature A secret World Beyond Our Senses

Sounds no-one can hear, scents no-one can smell, colours we can't see, magnetic waves we can't feel – but some animals can, and use them every day. Without 'invisible nature' life on our planet would not exist. This book reveals how animals use it, and also how humans have learned how to tap into its powers in all sorts of important ways.

Published 2020 Otter-Barry Books. Paperback published 2022.
Illustrated by Anne Wilson
PB 978-1-913074371

HB ISBN 978-1910959671
Expert advice: Steve Williams, science teacher and co-author of our Story of… series.

AWARD WINNER! Teach Primary Book Awards 2020 (nonfiction)

Illustration by Anne Wilson showing the contents page of Invisible Nature including microwaves, infrared, ultraviolet, electromagnetism, infrasound, ultrasound and scent.
Illustration spread by Anne Wilson of the Canadian Arctic, reindeer, bees, flowers, glowing ultraviolet light,UV radiation, lichen, sockeye salmon, rats
Illustration spread by Anne Wilson showing Ultraviolet radiation in the food industry, Vitamin D, UV clothing and UV lighting.