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As Large As Life

The Scale of Creatures Great and Small, Short and Tall
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As Large As Life by Jonny Marx and Sandhya Prabhat is a delightful children's book that explores the wonders of the animal kingdom. It takes readers on an imaginative journey through vibrant illustrations and fascinating facts, inviting them to discover the incredible diversity of wildlife and the scale of different animals around the world. This book encourages curiosity and appreciation for the natural world in young minds.
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Format: Hardback
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Delight in exploring the world with vibrant illustrations that bring animals to life in stunning detail. This book may appeal to you if you enjoy imaginative and educational journeys into the animal kingdom, sparking curiosity in young readers with its captivating visuals and engaging content. Perfect for children who love discovering the wonders of nature and wildlife.

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As Large As Life

From the lowly amoeba to the mighty blue whale, this beautifully illustrated book marvels at the different sizes of creatures great and small

From the lowly amoeba to the mighty blue whale, this beautifully illustrated book marvels at the different sizes of creatures great and small

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

From the lowly amoeba to the mighty blue whale, this beautifully illustrated book marvels at the different sizes of creatures great and small.

As Large As Life features 26 habitats to explore, showcasing more than 250 animals.

Did you know that a sword-billed hummingbird has a beak longer than its body, that a giant anteater's tongue can delve two feet into a termite mound in pursuit of food, or that a lion's mane jellyfish can grow tentacles as long as three buses?

See how the most sublime animals on the planet size up and compare them all in one go using the enormous fold-out chart at the back of the book.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838911799

Publisher: Little Tiger Press Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Little Tiger

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 266.0mm

Height: 326.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 64

About the Author

Jonny Marx (Author) Jonny Marx lives in London, where he works as a children's book editor and author. From a compendium of mythical monsters and a chronology of prehistoric creatures, to books about crime capers, lost unicorns, incredible human beings and humankind, Jonny has worked on more than 60 titles (and counting!). Sandhya Prabhat (Author) Sandhya Prabhat is an independent animator and illustrator based in the Bay Area, California, and is from Chennai, India. She holds an MFA Degree in Animation and Digital Arts from NYU Tisch School of the Arts Asia and a Bachelor's Degree in Literature from Stella Maris College.

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