Barbara Taylor

  • 140

    Catalog books

  • 42

    Works

  • 1969 to 2022

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Barbara Taylor writes clear, accessible short works about the natural world. In Nature Fact File (2000), she organizes brief entries and illustrations into a compact guide that helps readers spot common wildlife, understand basic habitats, and enjoy quick, factual introductions to plants and animals.

Her approach is practical and reader-friendly: concise facts, simple explanations, and visual cues aimed at younger readers or adults seeking a quick reference. Nature Fact File emphasizes approachable science, field-friendly descriptions, and an inviting layout that encourages curiosity without overwhelming detail.

Best Place To Start

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Concise nature guides • Illustrated fact sheets • Accessible explanations

Genres and themes: Nature education • Wildlife facts • Beginner-friendly reference

Who this author is best for: Clear, compact introductions to natural topics for curious readers and young learners.

Start with the illustrated fact file to sample the clear layout and approachable scope.

Top Books To Start With

  1. 100 More Simple Science Experiments (Fun with Simple Science)

    Kingfisher Books Ltd • 1992 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1992 • 176 pages.

  2. 100 Simple Science Experiments

    Kingfisher Books Ltd • 1991 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1991 • 176 pages.

  3. Insects

    Kingfisher Books Ltd • 2006 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2006 • 48 pages.

  4. Illustrated Wildlife Encyclopedia

    Lorenz Books Childrens • 2004 • standard commitment

    It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

  5. The Earth

    Kingfisher Books Ltd • 2001 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2001 • 96 pages.

  6. Nature's Predators

    Lorenz Books • 2000 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2000 • 256 pages.

  7. Rocks and Fossils (Marshall Mini)

    Marshall Editions • 2000 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2000 • 120 pages.

  8. DK Pockets: Skeletons

    Dorling Kindersley Publishing • 1998 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1998 • 128 pages.

  9. Butterflies and Moths (Pocket Guides)

    Dorling Kindersley Publishing • 1996 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1996 • 160 pages.

  10. I Wonder Why Zips Have Teeth and Other Questions About Inventions (I Wonder Why Series)

    Kingfisher Books Ltd • 1996 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1996 • 32 pages.

How The Picks Compare

  • 100 Simple Science Experiments gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while 100 More Simple Science Experiments (Fun with Simple Science) leans later in the catalog.

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