Disgusting Science: Beastly Animals

Name: Disgusting Science: Beastly Animals
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781526327642
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By Barbara Taylor

Series: Disgusting Science

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A colourful guide to the horrible, shocking and disgusting aspects of the science of animal adaptations, and a fantastic way to inspire children in science learning.The book investigates disgusting animal habits from around the world, including feeding, nasty teeth and claws, poo, camouflage and scents and... Read More

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Disgusting Science: Beastly Animals

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Uncover the most disgusting, revolting and shocking aspects of animal adaptations with hilarious cartoons

Description

A colourful guide to the horrible, shocking and disgusting aspects of the science of animal adaptations, and a fantastic way to inspire children in science learning.

The book investigates disgusting animal habits from around the world, including feeding, nasty teeth and claws, poo, camouflage and scents and smells. 'See for yourself' panels help children relate the science to their everyday world.

It is part of the Disgusting Science series, which explores the weird, revolting and shocking aspects of science for children aged 7 plus. It features child-friendly text and fun cartoon illustrations. From plants and life cycles to the human body and animal adaptations, the books offer fun examples to provide ways into understanding solid scientific principles. Titles in the series: Human Body Horrors, Beastly Animals, Gruesome Plants, Revolting Life Cycles.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526327642

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 November 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wayland

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Illustrated by Lee Cosgrove

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 244.0mm

Height: 242.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 32

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Barbara Taylor Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Humour Series: Disgusting Science

About the Author

Barbara Taylor (Author)

Barbara Taylor lives in Tunbridge Wells in Kent, England. She studied Environmental Sciences at Southampton University before becoming a science editor and writer at London's Natural History Museum. She is author of more than 100 children's information books and encyclopedias on science, natural history and geography.

Lee Cosgrove (Illustrator)

Lee Cosgrove is a children's illustrator from a small town on the banks of the River Mersey. A lifelong doodler, his love of drawing is inspired by a childhood of Saturday morning cartoons, den-building adventures and an endless supply of crayons. Working as a full time illustrator for the last 10 years, Lee has enjoyed working on a wide range of projects from illustrating picture books, to board games to billboards. He loves to bring humour and lots of character to his illustrations.