The 2005 Orbis Pictus Award

Summary: Explore the world of animals like never before, seeing them at their actual size. From the massive crocodile to the world's largest spider, this book reveals the astonishing scale of nature. Imagine a tongue two feet long or an eye bigger than your head. Dive into a visual adventure that challenges your perception and brings the animal kingdom to life in vivid detail. Perfect for curious minds eager to see the world from a new perspective.

Summary: Marian Anderson, a gifted contralto, faces racial barriers in 1920s America. Her journey, marked by a historic 1939 Lincoln Memorial performance, challenges segregation in the arts. With support from figures like Eleanor Roosevelt, Anderson's voice becomes a symbol of hope and change. How does one woman's talent and determination alter the course of civil rights history?

Summary: In a gripping tale spanning two centuries, the Ivory-billed Woodpecker's survival becomes a battleground for artists, collectors, and scientists. As the bird's presence dwindles in the U.S., hope flickers in Cuba, where a last-ditch effort unfolds. Follow the passionate endeavors of ornithologists like Arthur Allen and James Tanner as they confront the forces threatening this majestic creature. Will their efforts be enough to prevent the bird's extinction, or is it too late? Dive into a saga of ambition, conservation, and the relentless pursuit to save a species on the brink.