Animals

A gripping story set over 24 hours where readers will come face-to-face with the most amazing snakes in the world, written by expert and TikTok star Christian Cave.

Follow the swifts on their incredible journey north, from the jungles of Africa to their nesting site in Europe. A little bird, small enough to sit in the palm of your hand. Swifts may be small and brown, but they are the champions of the bird world - flying faster, higher and for longer than any...

There are birds everywhere! Some of them live by the sea, some of them in the savannah, and some might live in your roof. Young readers will learn where in the world all sorts of birds can be found and all the weird and wonderful things about them that they never imagined were true. With an added...

You might know that tigers are the largest of the big cats, but there's so much more to learn about these incredible predators! Discover why tigers have stripes, what makes them stick out their tongue, and how they can survive in habitats ranging from snowy Siberia to the tropical rainforest of I...

Have you ever wondered what a dog's hackles are? Or why Labradors love the water? Or why dogs sniff each other bottoms? Graeme Hall, a.k.a. The Dogfather, has the answers to these questions and many more, in this illustrated kids' guide to dogs. Discover the history of man's best friend and how w...

Take a tour of the animal kingdom and discover everything you need to know about creatures from elephants to ants in this colourful and charming first animal reference book. Different chapters focus on different animal types, with a new critter every time you turn the page. Bite-size chunks of in...

An icky, stinky celebration of the incredible work poo does all day long. Poo is a home, a defence, a nursery, a seed-sower and lots of laughs, too. 'Icky World' takes a look at the science of the messiest parts of nature and reminds us all to protect these icky but important bits of our precious...

Butterflies soar in the sunlight while moths flutter under the moon and stars, and both have been around since the dinosaurs roamed the Earth! From pupas inside a chrysalis or cocoons to camouflaging techniques and what butterflies and moths eat, find out more about these mysterious and majestic ...

Butterflies soar in the sunlight while moths flutter under the moon and stars, and both have been around since the dinosaurs roamed the Earth! From pupas inside a chrysalis or cocoons to camouflaging techniques and what butterflies and moths eat, find out more about these mysterious and majestic ...

In zoology, there are always new mysteries to be solved, and new zoologists needed to solve them! Who are the loudest animals in the rainforest? What can scientists learn from the fish they find in deserts? And why do dolphins wear sponges on their heads? Zoology can answer all these questions an...