The Variety of Life
Nicola Davies author Lorna Scobie illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Hachette Children's Group
Published:19th Oct '17
Should be back in stock very soon
Our planet is full of life! Did you know there are 400,000 species of beetle - but only eight species of bear? This stunning book explores the extraordinary diversity of the natural world and profiles some of its most surprising creatures.
A glorious celebration of diversity within the Animal Kingdom by non-fiction specialist Nicola Davies, illustrated by rising star Lorna Scobie.
There is something to delight on every page with fascinating facts about mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and insects. This exquisite book will encourage children to treasure the world's biodiversity and help to stop it slipping away.
this is a pretty wonderful book to be had... a real take-away natural history museum * The Bookbag *
Exploring the diversity of life on earth and filled with wondrous facts - as well as endearing illustrations from Scobie - it will have kids treasuring their planet. * Hannah Beckerman *
crammed with cheerfully wide-eyed creatures...in bright watercolours...alongside zoological facts -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times *
If your child loves animals, this is the perfect gift, a generous hardback, featuring all manner of life, from beetles and spiders to fish and whales. The delicious watercolour and ink illustrations by newcomer, Lorna Scobie are a joy to share. BEST CHILDREN'S BOOKS OF 2017 * Irish Independent *
We learned so much from this book! The illustrations are absolutely gorgeous. * Angels & Urchins *
There is something to delight on every page... Accompanied with stunning illustrations by Lorna Scobie * BookTrust *
As a book for sharing or research, children will enjoy spotting the animals they're familiar with as well as lesser known creatures. * The School Librarian *
ISBN: 9781444931198
Dimensions: 358mm x 291mm x 14mm
Weight: 928g
64 pages