Zoom Out Natural World

Name: Zoom Out Natural World
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241729410
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Discover 12 Iconic Animals and Their Incredible Ecosystems

By Owen Davey

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Meet some of the most iconic animals on our planet and discover the role they play in our ecosystems... Get ready to meet some of the most iconic animals on our planet. From polar bears to penguins, salmon to solitary bees, and tigers to turtles, meet... Read More

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Meet some of the most iconic animals on our planet and discover the role they play in our ecosystems...

Get ready to meet some of the most iconic animals on our planet. From polar bears to penguins, salmon to solitary bees, and tigers to turtles, meet them up close and discover unique and fascinating details about each of these intriguing species. Then turn the page to zoom out and explore their incredible ecosystems!

Zoom Out Natural World is a celebration of the wonder and interconnectedness of our planet's most interesting ecosystems, beautifully illustrated by award-winning illustrator Owen Davey. This enchanting book is guaranteed to captivate both children and adults.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241729410

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 July 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 237.0mm

Height: 286.0mm

Weight: 575g

Pages: 64

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Owen Davey Penguin Books

About the Author

Owen Davey is an award-winning Illustrator from the UK. His many children's books, pop-up books, and picture books have been translated into over 25 languages. He has worked with many clients including (but not limited to) Google, WWF, Facebook, Sony, Lego and National Geographic.

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