Mega - The Most Enormous Animals Ever

A fascinating celebration of the world's most enormous animals!Discover the magnificent megafauna that have shaped our planet - from the mighty megalodon, sabre-toothed cats and giant birds that existed millions of years ago, to the elephants, giraffes and whales that live today.But why did some of the largest creatures on Earth go extinct? What do we know about their lives from the clues they left behind? And how can we protect the megafauna that roam our planet today? Unearth these secrets and many more in this captivating compendium.Written by zoology correspondent, science-writer and broadcaster Jules HowardWith astonishing illustrations on every page by Gavin ScottWith a mega jacket cover that unfolds to become a poster!The perfect gift for any child aged 7+ with an interest in animals and protecting our planet

A propos de l'auteur

Jules Howard is a zoology correspondent, author, science-writer and broadcaster. He writes for the Guardian, BBC Wildlife Magazine and Science Focus magazine and appears regularly on TV and radio, including Newsround and BBC Radio 5 Live. Jules's popular non-fiction books for children include The Who, What, Why of Zoology, Respect the Insect and the bestselling Encyclopedia of Animals.Gavin was born in Salisbury, England. He grew up in the Dorset countryside where, as a young child, he would often be found covered in mud at the bottom of the garden, holding up a grass snake or some other interesting creature to draw.
Gavin studied Natural History Illustration at University and later went on to enter the world of character design and children's illustration.
He now lives with his family in Somerset and when he's not working, he loves being on two wheels, especially his old Triumph motorbike. He also enjoys rock pooling and fossil hunting with his children, and the occasional beer.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Jules Howard, Howard Jules
• Collaboration: Gavin Scott (Illustrations), Scott Gavin (Illustrations)
• Edition: Nosy Crow
• Langues: Anglais
• Recommandation d'âge: 7 à 10 ans
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 13.02.2025
• EAN: 9781839943119
• ISBN: 978-1-83994-311-9
• Pages: 128
• Catégories: Livres pour enfants et adolescents > Littérature spécialisée (texte ou images) > Animaux, plantes, nature, environnement; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Zoology, Wildlife (Children's / Teenage), General knowledge & trivia (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage general interest: Wildlife and habitats, Children’s / Teenage reference: Subject-specific reference, Natural history (Children's/Teenage)