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The Who, What, Why of Zoology: The Incredible Science of the Animal Kingdom

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Who, What, Why of Zoology: The Incredible Science of the Animal Kingdom
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jules Howard
Illustrated by Lucy Letherland
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:80
Dimensions(mm): Height 276,Width 235
ISBN/Barcode 9780711277045
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Wide Eyed Editions
Imprint Wide Eyed Editions
NZ Release Date 4 April 2023
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Whats your favourite animal fact? Have you ever wondered who discovered it in the first place? Chances are, it was a zoologist! Join the scientists uncovering the secrets of the animal kingdom in this funny, fact-packed introduction to zoology. The Who, What, Whyof Zoology is an exciting first book on this fascinating field of science. From the deepest oceans to Himalayan valleys, zoologists explore far and wide to better understand the worlds of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and nearly anything else that can walk, fly or swim! Not only is this book filled with up-to-the-minute facts about your favourite animals, but it also goes behind the scenes and out in the field to show how real zoologists find out more about the creatures we know, and even discover new ones. Each chapter dives into a different real-world environment to observe the animals that live there, then fills the scene with zoologists to explore how this exciting science actually works. Then, turn the page to learn about the modern mysteries to which scientists are still searching for answers. Every page is bursting with facts youve never heard before, as well as plenty of funny detail to keep you searching for hours. With chapters including: Tropical Reefs Arctic Tundra Desert Plains Rainforests Deep Oceans ... and many more!The Who, What, Why of Zoology is the perfect introduction to an important STEM topic for readers aged 6-9, combining expertise from zoologist author Jules Howard with vibrant and humour-filled illustrations from Lucy Letherland. Bring science to life with this one-of-a-kind animal book!

Author Biography

Jules Howard is an author, zoology correspondent, and science presenter. As well as writing regularly for The Guardian and BBC Wildlife Magazine, Jules appears regularly on TV and radio, including BBC Breakfast. He has written numerous books for both adults and children on the natural world. LUCY LETHERLAND is an illustrator based in London. She graduated from Manchester School of Art in 2011 with a First Class BA (Hons) in illustration with animation. Lucy's work is strongly led by humour and narrative, creating a playful, graphic quality. Atlas of Adventures was Lucy's first book for children, and the series has since grown to include Atlas of Animal Adventures, Atlas of Adventures: Wonders of the World, Atlas of Dinosaur Adventures, Atlas of Ocean Adventures, Atlas of Adventures: Activity Fun Pack, Atlas of Adventures: Travel Edition and Atlas of Record-Breaking Adventures.