David West
Personal Information
Description
David West is a graphic designer, illustrator and author of children's information books. He has produced over 500 titles on subjects ranging from dinosaurs and mythology to technology and science. Some of his best known titles include Brain Surgery for Beginners, Fifty Three and a Half Things that Changed the World and Dinosaurs in My Street. David went to art school in Kingston-upon-Thames and Harrow, where he specialized in information graphics. He lives in south west London with his wife, two sons, a cat and a goldfish who's over 14 years old. When he's not illustrating, writing and designing he can be found fishing for salmon in Scottish rivers or painting portraits for fun. [source](
Books
Pteranodon
"Simple text and illustrations present the life of pteranodon, how it looked, and its behavior"--Provided by publisher.
Me and mine
Text and illustrations describe things that are part of children's lives, including family, pets, getting dressed, nursery school, play, and baths.
Hernán Cortés
Animals
Simple text and colour photos invite readers to look at a magnified photographs and try to guess which animal it is and then turn the page to see if they are right. Suggested level: junior, primary.