The World At Night: Discover The World That Wakes When You Sleep

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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. Discover nocturnal plants that have evolved to only bloom in the moonlight, and wild mushrooms that depend on their glow-in-the-dark superpower for survival.

Follow the people who wake to work hard through the night in towns and cities, such as hospital staff, fishing crews, bakers, firefighters, postal workers and security guards. Learn about our reliance on electric light across the world, and the human body clock's vital connection to light and darkness.

A glossary of all notable terms is included at the end of the book.

Filled with incredible facts and brought to life by Paula Bossio’s beautifully quirky illustrations, The World at Night takes readers to the ends of the earth and everywhere in between to uncover the hidden wonders of our nocturnal planet.

About the Author

Ben Lerwill is an award-winning travel writer and children's author. His writing has appeared in publications such as National Geographic Traveller, The Guardian, The Sunday Times, BBC Travel, BBC Countryfile and Time Out.

Over the years, his work has taken him to all seven continents and more than 90 countries. Wildlife, the outdoors, hiking, rail journeys, cycling, sustainable travel, sport, music, history and food are all areas of special interest.

He has won more than a dozen industry awards for his writing, including being named Specialist Travel Writer of the Year at the Travel Media Awards, and has been shortlisted on multiple occasions for both the AITO Travel Writer of the Year and the British Guild of Travel Writers' Travel Writer of the Year.

His books for children often tie in with his work as a travel writer, with many titles reflecting his passion for nature and the wider world. Among them, WildLives (Nosy Crow) was named ‘Book of the Month’ in National Geographic Kids’ Magazine, Around The World In 80 Trees (Welbeck) was shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize for Children’s Nature Writing, Wild Family (Puffin) was named Children’s Book of the Week in the Sunday Times, Let's Play Football (Welbeck) was shortlisted for the WAYRBA Picture Book of the Year, and Stone Age Beasts (Walker) was named Editor's Choice in The Bookseller.

He lives in a small village in England with his family and a sporadically obedient dog.

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