An Anthology of Micro Life - Discover the Stories of the Miniature World

Set off with expert author Dr Jess French on a fantastic journey into the micro life of our Earth, and discover the minuscule miracles that live all around you - unseen, unheard, and unexplored.

From the tiny snail that lives in a house of glass to the weird and wonderful tardigrade, this wonderful collection showcases more than 90 miniature life forms. Stunning photography and gorgeous illustrations complement storybook descriptions that will captivate young readers. Here you'll uncover the good and the not so good - from tiny, delicate seeds and pollen to stealthy viruses and bacteria that live around, on and inside you. There's a whole new world waiting to be revealed that is full of surprises, and shows you that small really IS beautiful!

With foil on the cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon for keeping your place, An Anthology of Micro Life makes a beautiful gift for any child who is fascinated by the hidden life of the microscopic world. This book is ideal for young readers to explore by themselves or is perfect for bedtime stories.

About the author

Jess French is a nature lover, TV presenter, author, and qualified vet. She is known for her show on CBeebies, called 'Minibeast Adventure with Jess', which encourages children to explore the outdoors and get to know the bugs around them. She has written two other books for DK, What a Waste, which tackles the subject of sustainability for children, and The Book of Brilliant Bugs, which explores the world of minibeasts. Jess is a keen conservationist and has a passion for oceans and the animal world.

Product details

• Authors: Jess French
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 9
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 03.09.2026
• EAN: 9780241812976
• ISBN: 978-0-241-81297-6
• No. of pages: 224
• Series: DK Children's Anthologies
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Animals, plants, nature, the environment; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Discoveries, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Zoology, Wildlife (Children's / Teenage), Anthologies (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage: Anthologies