Epic Animal Journeys Over Land

Name: Epic Animal Journeys Over Land
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SKU: 9781836160465
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Animal Tracking Compass Book

By Steve Parker

Series: Epic Journeys

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Follow incredible animals on some of the world's most epic journeys of migration over land. Budding animal experts will be spellbound with this interactive and informative book. Discover some of the most epic animal migrations on Earth as you join eight incredible journeys. From Asian elephants... Read More

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Follow incredible animals on some of the world's most epic journeys of migration over land. The compass included with the book helps to navigate each animal's journey as you follow the route on each page, see the different directions they take, and join them on their journey. Written by best-selling science writer Steve Parker.

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Follow incredible animals on some of the world's most epic journeys of migration over land.

Budding animal experts will be spellbound with this interactive and informative book. Discover some of the most epic animal migrations on Earth as you join eight incredible journeys. From Asian elephants in Sri Lanka and Emperor penguins in the Antarctic to caribou in North America and Christmas Island crabs in the Pacific Ocean, you will follow each animal's migration from start to finish, learning about their journey, why they migrate, where they are going, and the dangers they face along the way.

The compass included with the book helps to navigate each animal's journey as you follow the route on each page, see the different directions they take, and join them on their journey.

Written by New York Times best-selling science writer Steve Parker, with captivating illustrations by artist Olivier Ribbe.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781836160465

Publisher: Gemini Books Group Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 February 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gemini Children's Books Limited

Contributors:

Illustrated by Olivier Ribbe

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 201.0mm

Height: 259.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 18

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