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The Variety of Life

By Nicola Davies
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Our planet is full of life! Did you know there are 400,000 species of beetle - but only eight species of bear? This stunning book explores the extraordinary diversity of the natural world and profiles some of its most surprising creatures. The Variety of Life is... Read More
Format: Hardback
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The Variety of Life

A beautiful, vibrant and engaging celebration of diversity within the Animal Kingdom.

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Our planet is full of life! Did you know there are 400,000 species of beetle - but only eight species of bear? This stunning book explores the extraordinary diversity of the natural world and profiles some of its most surprising creatures.

The Variety of Life is a glorious celebration of diversity within the Animal Kingdom by non-fiction specialist Nicola Davies, illustrated by rising star Lorna Scobie.

There is something to delight on every page with fascinating facts about mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and insects. This exquisite book will encourage children to treasure the world's biodiversity and help to stop it slipping away.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444980684

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 August 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Lorna Scobie
  • Illustrated by Lorna Scobie

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 242.0mm

Height: 298.0mm

Weight: 560g

Pages: 64

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Featured In Stock Kid's Books Nature Explorers Nicola Davies

About the Author

Nicola Davies (Author)

Nicola Davies is an award-winning author whose books for children include Big Blue Whale, Just Ducks!, One Tiny Turtle and The Promise, which was declared one of the best picture books of the year by the New York Times. She graduated in zoology, studied whales and bats, then worked in the BBC Nature History Unit. She was one of the original presenters of The Really Wild Show. Nicola lives in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales. Visit her website at www.nicola-davies.com

Lorna Scobie (Illustrator)

Lorna Scobie is a London-based illustrator and book designer. Growing up surrounded by nature in the English countryside has heavily influenced her illustrations - her work almost always revolves around the natural world and Animal Kingdom. Lorna illustrates her work by hand, primarily using ink pens, watercolour and coloured pens.

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