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Mind Maps: Biology for Kids
Series: Mind Maps
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Written by award-winning science writer Anna Claybourne, this innovative, full-colour hardback guide introduces children to biology topics through cleverly crosslinked, interactive mind maps. From insects to evolution, kids can follow their natural curiosity, jump from one related topic to another, from the back of the book...
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Description
Written by award-winning science writer Anna Claybourne, this innovative, full-colour hardback guide introduces children to biology topics through cleverly crosslinked, interactive mind maps.
From insects to evolution, kids can follow their natural curiosity, jump from one related topic to another, from the back of the book to the front, and discover the rich interconnected nature of the living world! It's the perfect way to engage curious minds as they explore genetics, zoology, palaeontology, and more.
- Mind maps allow readers to jump to related topics on different pages
- Big new concepts are distilled into clear and easy-to-understand paragraphs
- Supports STEM learning outside of the classroom
- An exciting, interactive way for children to engage with the natural world
Vibrantly illustrated in full-colour, this book is perfect for curious kids aged 8+.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The vibrantly illustrated Mind Maps series invites children to explore the incredible interconnected nature of science through cleverly cross-linked mind maps.
Series: Mind Maps
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Mind Maps: Biology for Kids
Written by award-winning science writer Anna Claybourne, this innovative, full-colour hardback guide introduces children to biology topics through cleverly crosslinked, interactive mind maps. From insects to evolution, kids can follow their natural curiosity, jump from one related topic to another, from the back of the book to the front, and discover the rich interconnected nature of the living world! It's...Hardback$3499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 1 week
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781398828001
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 30 July 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Arcturus
Illustration: Hardback
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Anna Kuptsova
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 225.0mm
Height: 280.0mm
Weight: 675g
Pages: 96
About the Author
Anna Claybourne is an award-winning science writer, and has written many books for Usborne Publishing, A&C Black and Franklin Watts. She writes mainly non-fiction, covering topics such as science, art, wildlife and global issues, but has also published books about Shakespeare, myths and legends and retellings of literary classics. She is based in Edinburgh.
Anna Kuptsova is an illustrator and creative designer based in Europe. She has collaborated with many international agencies and magazine publishers. Anna's main interest lies in creating unique and eye-catching digital illustrations. As an artist she is known for her vivid, romantic, and thought-provoking art style.
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