The Most Important Animal Of All

Free teacher-written classroom activities and lesson plan downloads will be available on publication to support the primary science curriculum AND a percentage from the sale of this book will be donated to the 'Ecology, The Next Generation' programme, which helps young people from some of the most disadvantaged part of the UK kickstart their career in ecology.

A picture book for 5 to 8 year olds about keystone species, presented by children in a classroom show-and-tell. With illustrations by Hannah Bailey, and full colour photographs, children will learn about seven important animals and how they benefit their ecosystems in an extraordinary way.

The Most Important Animal of All is an award-winning picture book about seven super-animals – important keystone species – beautifully illustrated by Hannah Bailey and endorsed by The British Ecological Society. A class is learning all about animals and their teacher challenges them to decide which is the most important animal of all. Seven children champion a different animal for the top spot. Is it...

• BEES as master pollinators
• BATS as night-time predators and pollinators
• ELEPHANTS who shape their landscapes and spread seeds
• BEAVERS who create watery habitats 
• TIGERS who keep their food web in balance 
• SHARKS who keep our oceans healthy and increase biodiversity
• KRILL as food for many whales and sea creatures

There is lots of information about each animals, as well as other keystone species, plus photographs to see them up close and in their habitats. This is a positive and gentle primer for young children from 5 years old about the issues of habitat loss, endangered species and climate change.   "Only if we understand, will we care. Only if we care, will we help. Only if we help, shall all be saved" – Dr Jane Good