Background
Claire Llewellyn was born in 1954 in the United Kingdom.
(Encompassing diverse time concepts as well as providing a...)
Encompassing diverse time concepts as well as providing a guide to telling time, My First Book of Time utilizes puzzles, games, and color photographs to discuss the history of time-telling, seasons, day and night, growth and change, and other topics.
https://www.amazon.com/My-First-Book-Time-Games/dp/1879431785/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=My+First+Book+of+Time&qid=1595493249&sr=8-1
1992
(In Truck, there are looks at a variety of trucks, includi...)
In Truck, there are looks at a variety of trucks, including giant dump trucks, bulldozers, wheel loaders, scrapers, pavers, forklifts, mass excavators, and backhoes.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Truck-Mighty-Machines-Claire-Llewellyn/dp/0789460726
1995
(The book Trucks provides a brief look at the designs and ...)
The book Trucks provides a brief look at the designs and uses of all kinds of trucks and other working vehicles from horse-drawn coaches and steam traction engines to fire trucks, ambulances, military vehicles, and the latest high-speed long-distance haulers.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Trucks-Worldwise-Claire-Llewellyn/dp/0531152855
1995
(Text and illustrations in Disguises and Surprises explore...)
Text and illustrations in Disguises and Surprises explore the world of camouflaged animals.
https://www.amazon.com/Disguises-Surprises-SuperSmarts-Claire-Llewellyn/dp/0763602884
1996
(Filled with fascinating facts about hurricanes, tornadoes...)
Filled with fascinating facts about hurricanes, tornadoes, lightning, avalanches, waterspouts, monsoons, snow, and much more, the book Wild, Wet, and Windy will thrill anyone who has ever wondered about the astonishing power of weather and the many forms it takes.
https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Wet-Windy-Weather-Supersmarts/dp/076360304X
1997
(Our Planet Earth is a simple and fact-filled guide to pla...)
Our Planet Earth is a simple and fact-filled guide to planet Earth that uses photographs and interest-building drawings to explore such topics as mountains, oceans, weather, and plant and animal life.
https://www.amazon.com/Planet-Earth-Scholastic-First-Encyclopedia/dp/0590879294
1997
(Cities introduces the basic features of cities throughout...)
Cities introduces the basic features of cities throughout the world, discussing their streets, buildings, activities, and the work being done in them.
https://www.amazon.com/Cities-Inside-Out-Claire-Llewellyn/dp/1575721724
1998
(Encyclopedia of Awesome Animals provides information abou...)
Encyclopedia of Awesome Animals provides information about the physical characteristics, habits, and behavior of such animals as sharks, big cats, crocodiles and alligators, apes and monkeys, snakes, spiders, and dinosaurs.
https://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-Awesome-Animal-Encyclopedias/dp/0761307818
1998
(The Best Book of Bugs looks at the life cycles, habitats,...)
The Best Book of Bugs looks at the life cycles, habitats, and amazing diversity of insects and spiders in stunning close-up detail. This book has everything a young etymologist would ever want to know.
https://www.amazon.com/My-Best-Book-Bugs/dp/0753459019
1998
(How many bones are in the human skeleton? How does a snak...)
How many bones are in the human skeleton? How does a snake swallow creatures that are so much bigger than its mouth? Which was the first animal to have a backbone? The Big Book of Bones answers all these questions and many more. It practically rattles with fascinating facts and information. Readers will bone up on how and why their skeletons differ so much from so many other animals, discover why humans can't run like a cheetah or fly like a bird, venture into the underwater world and examine the bones of fish, and find amazing clues from human and animal skeletons from the past.
https://www.amazon.com/Big-Book-Bones-Claire-Llewellyn/dp/0872265463
1998
(This book helps to discover how bright days and dark nigh...)
This book helps to discover how bright days and dark nights affect animals and plants, and why people in China are eating breakfast while children in Brazil are going to bed.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mybees-Earth-Roundabout-first-night/dp/0750026456
1999
(My Best Book of Sharks helps to enter the mysterious unde...)
My Best Book of Sharks helps to enter the mysterious underwater world of the shark and see how these fascinating creatures have adapted perfectly to the world in which they live.
https://www.amazon.com/Best-Book-Sharks-Claire-Llewellyn/dp/0753410974
1999
(In The Complete Book of Mummies with lush original art on...)
In The Complete Book of Mummies with lush original art on every page, readers will be transported to ancient Egypt, where they will learn all about mummies. Among books on ancient Egypt, The Big Book of Mummies is noteworthy for its accuracy, its art, and its adventurous attitude.
https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Book-Mummies-Claire-Llewellyn/dp/0750030208
2001
(The book Slugs and Snails looks at snails and slugs, wher...)
The book Slugs and Snails looks at snails and slugs, where they live, their enemies, and how they feed, grow up, and mate.
https://www.amazon.com/Slugs-Snails-Minibeasts-Claire-Llewellyn/dp/0531148289
2001
(When children are caught up by the excitement of the mome...)
When children are caught up by the excitement of the moment, they sometimes forget to listen - and the result might be an accident or an avoidable mistake. This book helps them understand the importance of listening to parents and teachers.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764132199/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2
2001
(In Why Should I Eat Well? boys and girls discover the imp...)
In Why Should I Eat Well? boys and girls discover the importance of eating sensibly and keeping to a balanced diet. They learn that good eating habits are important for health and fitness.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764132172/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i3
2001
(Who's Who in the Bible is the perfect introduction for ch...)
Who's Who in the Bible is the perfect introduction for children to the key figures of the Old and New Testaments.
https://www.amazon.com/Whos-Who-Bible-Claire-Llewellyn/dp/0753412497
2002
(In The Best Ears in the World, a young rabbit learns abou...)
In The Best Ears in the World, a young rabbit learns about the important role that ears play in hearing sounds.
https://www.amazon.com/Best-Ears-World-Hearing-Little/dp/1583402500
2002
(Richly illustrated with fine art, Saints and Angels descr...)
Richly illustrated with fine art, Saints and Angels describes the lives and works of many familiar and unfamiliar saints and angels. Among those included are the apostles, John the Baptist, Joan of Arc, and the first native-born American saint, Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton. Details of feast days and patronages are also discussed.
https://www.amazon.com/Saints-Angels-Popular-Stories-Familiar/dp/0753455889
2003
(This highly attractive introduction to a subject of great...)
This highly attractive introduction to a subject of great fascination to young children looks at tides, life underwater, undersea exploration, and other intriguing aspects of the sea. In a nearly square format, the book is easily handled by children and is clearly and stunningly illustrated with bright color photographs. It contains contents, a combined index and glossary, and captions to provide the experience of the organizational features of non-fiction. It has also been checked by literacy and science consultants.
https://www.amazon.com/Sea-Starters-Claire-Llewellyn/dp/0750244186
2003
(The Moon is a simple introduction to the Moon, its phases...)
The Moon is a simple introduction to the Moon, its phases, and its neighbors.
https://www.amazon.com/Moon-Starters-Claire-Llewellyn/dp/1583402608
2003
(Food Webs: Who Eats What? is a book about the predator/pr...)
Food Webs: Who Eats What? is a book about the predator/prey relationship, that teaches readers about food webs.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0189AFZ7K/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0
2014
Claire Llewellyn was born in 1954 in the United Kingdom.
Claire Llewellyn, before becoming a full-time author, worked as an editor at Longman Publishers in 1978-1984. Then she joined Macdonald Children's Books as a commissioning editor. Now she is the author of juvenile nonfiction whose books were incorporated into numerous book series that, while originating in the author's native England, have also been released in the United States. One of her first books, My First Book of Time, was highly praised by reviewers for its enthusiastic and clear explanation of time zones, seasons, fractions, and the history of timepieces. Other books by Llewellyn include The Big Book of Mummies: All about Preserved Bodies from Long Ago, Our Planet Earth, and Some Plants Grow in Midair: and Other Amazing Facts about Rain Forests.
Claire also utilized her organizational and research skills as well as her attention to detail to produce The Encyclopedia of Awesome Animals, Animal Atlas, and Great Discoveries and Amazing Adventures: The Stories of Hidden Marvels and Lost Treasures.
Some of Llewellyn's most popular books are included in the multi-author "I Didn't Know That" series, published in the United States. One of her first series installments is Some Snakes Spit Poison: and Other Amazing Facts about Snakes. In a text that speaks to kids in their own language, Llewellyn presents information on a variety of snakes and adds quizzes and games to make the learning experience complete. In Some Plants Grow in Midair, the rainforest environment is described, along with information regarding its importance to the Earth's ecological health. Each volume in the "I Didn't Know That" series contains an index, glossary, and projects, and is illustrated with drawings that afford curious readers the chance to explore in search of hidden objects.
Nature topics are also the focus of Llewellyn's writing for the popular Kingfisher series "Ask Dr. K. Fisher," to which she contributed four titles. Other nature-based series by Llewellyn include the "Starting Life" series, about plant and animal development; the "Understanding Plants" series, and the "Geography Starts" books, which focus on different regions of the world.
Llewellyn covers a broad range of topics in her writing, and while most of them involve the world of plants and animals, some books, such as the three volumes in the "The Facts About" series, delve into medical matters. Geared toward elementary-age children, each book in the series features a child who deals with the covered disease - other volumes deal with asthma, arthritis, and epilepsy - and the text relates their childlike concerns over their medical condition.
Teaching young children important life skills is the focus of several of Llewellyn's series projects, such as her "Look after Yourself," "Looking after Me," and "Watch Out" series. Part of the last-named series, At Home focuses on potential hazards children should be aware of in their home, such as stovetops and electrical sockets, while Near Water discusses swimming pool safety and proper cautions to take around rivers and coastal waters. Another series, the "Why Should I …?" books, educate children on important social behaviors, such as sharing, listening, and eating a balanced diet, but doing so with a humorous rather than preachy tone.
While most of Llewellyn's books for young researchers are organized into multi-volume series, several of her books serve as one-volume resources containing a wealth of detail on a single subject. Paint a Sun in the Sky: A First Look at the Seasons pairs her text with the art of Amanda Wood's illustrations to introduce a years' worth of climate change, while And Everyone Shouted, "Pull!": A First Look at Forces and Motion gives children their first lesson in basic physics. In 2001's The Big Book of Mummies - published in England as The Complete Book of Mummies - Llewellyn discusses burial practices dating from 4,000 years ago in many different cultures and explains why the study of mummies is so crucial to people's understanding of the past. Other single-volume books include The Best Book of Bugs, a compendium of insects. Part of the Scholastic "First Encyclopedia" series, Our Planet Earth is organized in a topical format, providing readers with information regarding the Earth's surface, evolution, and life forms.
In addition to writing her own books, Claire Llewellyn contributed to numerous book series enriching the knowledge of children in the United States and England.
Claire Llewellyn is known as a prolific writer of books for children. Her books were translated into several languages, including Hebrew and Spanish. She is also the recipient of some awards including the 1992 Times Educational Supplement Junior Information Book Award for My First Book of Time. In 1991 she was shortlisted for the same award for MacDonald's Take One: Rubbish.
(Filled with fascinating facts about hurricanes, tornadoes...)
1997(The book Trucks provides a brief look at the designs and ...)
1995(Encompassing diverse time concepts as well as providing a...)
1992(How many bones are in the human skeleton? How does a snak...)
1998(Encyclopedia of Awesome Animals provides information abou...)
1998(Our Planet Earth is a simple and fact-filled guide to pla...)
1997(This highly attractive introduction to a subject of great...)
2003(My Best Book of Sharks helps to enter the mysterious unde...)
1999(This book helps to discover how bright days and dark nigh...)
1999(In Truck, there are looks at a variety of trucks, includi...)
1995(In The Complete Book of Mummies with lush original art on...)
2001(When children are caught up by the excitement of the mome...)
2001(Cities introduces the basic features of cities throughout...)
1998(Richly illustrated with fine art, Saints and Angels descr...)
2003(The Best Book of Bugs looks at the life cycles, habitats,...)
1998(The book Slugs and Snails looks at snails and slugs, wher...)
2001(In Why Should I Eat Well? boys and girls discover the imp...)
2001(Who's Who in the Bible is the perfect introduction for ch...)
2002(In The Best Ears in the World, a young rabbit learns abou...)
2002(Food Webs: Who Eats What? is a book about the predator/pr...)
2014(Text and illustrations in Disguises and Surprises explore...)
1996(The Moon is a simple introduction to the Moon, its phases...)
2003Claire Llewellyn married in 1979. The marriage produced two children: one daughter and one son.
