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Explore the Deadly World of Bugs, Snakes, Spiders, Crocodiles

Explore the Deadly World of Bugs, Snakes, Spiders, Crocodiles

The Dramatic Lives and Conflicts of the World's Strangest Creatures Shown in 1500 Amazing Close-Up Photographs

by Mark O'SheaBarbara Taylor John Farndon and others
Paperback
Age range: 7 to 8 years old Publication Date: 12/03/2013

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The dramatic lives and conflicts of the world's strangest creatures are shown in 1500 amazing close-up photographs. It is a fascinating guide to the hidden world of snakes, crocodiles, alligators, lizards, turtles, spiders, beetles, bugs, butterflies, moths, bees and ants. More than 1500 fabulous wildlife photographs and illustrations provide a stunning close-up view of survival in the wild. Exciting and accessible information provides an insight into every aspect of reptile and insect life. 'Did You Know' spotlights reveal amazing-but-true facts: for example, some crocodiles can live up to 100 years. It is an ideal reference book for 8- to 12-year-olds for school and home study, and a superb family encyclopedia. It is written by a team of experts: Barbara Taylor, Dr Jen Green, John Farndon and Mark O'Shea. From poisonous snakes and fearsome alligators to delicate butterflies and industrious honey bees, this guide captures the world of reptiles and insects from all over the globe. It examines life cycles, how the bodies work, habitat, ancestors and conservation. Did you know that some species of ant can lift up to 50 times their own weight?
Close-up photos and expert cross-section diagrams reveal anatomical secrets. The text sets out the link between animals and their environment, bringing the subject to life with stunning photography, informative diagrams and lively text. This book makes learning about natural history exciting and accessible.
ISBN:
9781843228400
9781843228400
Category:
Wildlife (Children's / Teenage)
Age range:
7 to 8 years old
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
12-03-2013
Language:
English
Publisher:
Anness Publishing
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Pages:
512
Dimensions (mm):
220x168x31mm
Weight:
1.28kg
Mark O'Shea

Mark O'Shea is an herpetologist, television broadcaster, zoologist, author, photographer, lecturer and public speaker, and was the Consultant Curator of Reptiles at West Midland Safari Park in the UK for over 30 years. His life has revolved around snakes for more than five decades and is an advocate for snake conservation.

Between 1999 and 2003 Mark presented four seasons of the internationally acclaimed O'Shea's Big Adventure for Animal Planet, co-produced with the UK's Channel 4 as O'Shea's Dangerous Reptiles. He has now presented over forty documentaries including films for Discovery Channel, ITV, and the BBC. Mark has conducted herpetological fieldwork, or made films, on every continent except Antarctica.

Mark has written numerous books on reptiles, including A Guide to the Snakes of Papua New Guinea, Venomous Snakes of the World (Princeton, 2011), The Book of Snakes (Ivy Press, 2017), and The Handbook to Reptiles and Amphibians (Dorling Kindersley, 2001).

Barbara Taylor

Barbara Taylor has worked as a science editor and writer at London’s Natural History Museum.

She is an award-winning author and consultant for over one hundred children’s books.

John Farndon

John Farndon is an internationally renowned author of exciting and accessible science books for children and adults.

His books have been shortlisted for numerous awards and have sold millions of copies worldwide, proving their perennial appeal.

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