THE WHO, WHAT, WHY OF ZOOLOGY
What's 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, Why of 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 you've never heard before, as well as plenty of funny detail to keep you searching for hours.
With chapters including:
Tropical Reefs
Arctic Tundra
Deserts
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!
Edad recomendada: a partir de 8 años
HOWARD JULES
Es una de las figuras más influyentes en la zoología a nivel mundial. Colabora con medios como The Independent y BBC Wildlife Magazine, y su columna semanal en The Guardian es una de las más seguidas de la prensa escrita, tanto por expertos como por profanos. Sus actividades incluyen la divulgación científica en escuelas de todo el Reino Unido y la promoción de campañas juveniles para el estudio y la protección de la vida animal en la naturaleza. Sexo en la Tierra, su celebrado debut, presenta a Howard como una de las voces más frescas del panorama literario y científico. Actualmente vive en Northamptonshire con su mujer y sus dos hijos, y está trabajando en su segundo libro, Death on Earth.
