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University of Cambridge: The Animal Queendom

Name: University of Cambridge: The Animal Queendom
Brand: Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781805135456
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A Celebration of Nature's Fearless Females

By Catherine Blackledge

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It's time to celebrate the incredible members of the queendom—female animals that deserve the scientific spotlight after being underestimated, understudied, or underappreciated. From record-breaking whales to self-cloning insects and even creatures that can change their sex, unearth something new about a familiar species or be totally... Read More

Format: Hardback

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University of Cambridge: The Animal Queendom

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Welcome to the animal queendom, home to the world's most amazing wildlife!

Welcome to the animal queendom, home to the world's most amazing wildlife!

Description

It's time to celebrate the incredible members of the queendom—female animals that deserve the scientific spotlight after being underestimated, understudied, or underappreciated.

From record-breaking whales to self-cloning insects and even creatures that can change their sex, unearth something new about a familiar species or be totally surprised by an animal you've never heard of!

Discover the incredible female wildlife that help shape our planet in this impressive, inspiring gift book for readers ages 8+!

Fascinating, accessible text from Catherine Blackledge PhD, non-fiction author, former science journalist, and communications specialist. Amazingly detailed full colour artwork on every page and a stunning tactile cover. 37 spreads that break through stereotypes, spotlight biodiversity, and encourage children to see the wonder of all kinds of female creatures. Includes a glossary and index to help animal enthusiasts navigate the book and expand their vocabulary.

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ISBN: 9781805135456

Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 September 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Nosy Crow Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Kasia Bogdanska

Audience: Children

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Width: 250.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 80

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About the Author

Catherine Blackledge (Author)
Catherine Blackledge PhD is a non-fiction author and a former science journalist and communications specialist. 'The Story of V' (2003), a best-selling history of the vagina, was published in 13 countries and reissued in 2020 as Raising the Skirt: the Unsung Power of the Vagina. 'The Man Who Saw the Future: a Biography of Astrologer William Lilly' traces astrology's rise and fall. Catherine lives in northwest England with her husband and daughter. When she isn't writing, she marries people.

Kasia Bogdanska (Illustrator)
Kasia was born in 1980 and is a freelance illustrator currently working and living in Warsaw, Poland. She formally studied Painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, receiving her Master's Degree there in 2005. After her studies, she began working as an illustrator for numerous magazines and newspapers in Poland and Europe and now also works with clients internationally. Kasia is still a painter at heart, but combines her fine arts training with new artistic technologies and tools to create unique illustrations.