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The World of Animals

An Illustrated Guide to the Wonders of the Wild
Format: Hardback
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Why are flamingos pink? What's so surprising about a platypus' beak? And just what is a capybara?

This exciting and eye-opening book takes young readers on a journey of discovery through the animal kingdom, demonstrating the extraordinary variety of our planet's animals-and showcasing many creatures that will be unfamiliar to many young readers. Brimming over with beautiful illustrations, and meticulous researched throughout, this volume presents a wonderful opportunity to discover lesser known animals from all over the world, and to see familiar animals in a whole new light. Annotated maps give context to readers' discoveries.

Ideal for wild-about-animals kids aged 8+.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781839408601

Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arcturus

Illustration: Hardback

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Juanita Londoรฑoโ€“Gaviria

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 225.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 826g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Dr. Michael Leach is a full time wildlife author and photographer. He has travelled to all 7 continents and worked with many of the world's most charismatic animals - polar bears in the Arctic, gorillas in central Africa, lemurs in Madagascar, sperm whales in the mid-Atlantic, monkeys in the Amazon, penguins in the Antarctic and elephants in Kenya. He is the author of 36 books and has given more than 4000 illustrated talks.

Dr. Meriel Lland is a writer, researcher, photographer, and film-artist entranced by the natural world. She's travelled with reindeer in Scandanavia, elephants in Africa, and camels in Morocco. Meriel lectures in university and runs workshops in school and the wider community. Her writing and images have appeared in publications worldwide.

Juanita Londoรฑo-Gaviria was born in Colombia, and has always lived amidst the mountains, surrounded by nature, birds and flowers. She studied fashion design in her hometown, Medellรญn, and graduated in Concept Art from Vancouver Film School in 2018 and has been freelancing as an illustrator and a textile designer since then.

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