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MEGA

The Most Enormous Animals Ever
Brief Description
Discover the magnificent megafauna that have shaped our planet - from the mighty mammoths, sabre-toothed cats, and giant birds that existed millions of years ago, to the elephants, giraffes, and whales that live today. But why did some of the largest creatures on Earth go extinct?... Read More
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MEGA

The most ENORMOUS animals ever - past and present!

A fascinating celebration of the world's most enormous animals!

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Discover the magnificent megafauna that have shaped our planet - from the mighty mammoths, sabre-toothed cats, and giant birds that existed millions of years ago, to the elephants, giraffes, and whales that live today.

But why did some of the largest creatures on Earth go extinct? What do we know about their lives from the clues they left behind? And how can we protect the megafauna that roam our planet today?

Unearth these secrets and many more in this captivating compendium. Written by zoology correspondent, science writer, and broadcaster Jules Howard, with astonishing illustrations on every page by Gavin Scott.

The perfect gift for any child aged 7+ with an interest in animals and protecting our planet, with a mega jacket cover that unfolds to become a poster!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781839943119

Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 February 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Nosy Crow Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Gavin Scott
  • Illustrated by Gavin Scott

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 290.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Jules Howard (Author)Jules Howard is a zoology correspondent, author, science-writer and broadcaster. He writes for the Guardian, BBC Wildlife Magazine and Science Focus magazine and appears regularly on TV and radio, including Newsround and BBC Radio 5 Live. Jules's popular non-fiction books for children include The Who, What, Why of Zoology, Respect the Insect and the bestselling Encyclopedia of Animals.


Gavin Scott (Illustrator)
Gavin was born in Salisbury, England. He grew up in the Dorset countryside where, as a young child, he would often be found covered in mud at the bottom of the garden, holding up a grass snake or some other interesting creature to draw. Gavin studied Natural History Illustration at University and later went on to enter the world of character design and children's illustration. He now lives with his family in Somerset and when he's not working, he loves being on two wheels, especially his old Triumph motorbike. He also enjoys rock pooling and fossil hunting with his children, and the occasional beer.



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