Description

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This eye-catching, full-color book is jam-packed with incredible biology facts and the science behind them, written by award-winning science writer Anne Rooney.

From the amazing science of trees to unbelievable makeup of the human body, these jaw-dropping facts allow readers to rediscover subjects such as ecology, evolution, and animal behavior in an entirely new light. Each new concept is kicked off with a surprising fact - and then we take you behind the scenes to discover the science secrets behind that particular phenomenon.

Did you know that...
- Some mammals can sense magnetic fields
- The largest living thing on Earth is a fungus
- A species of jellyfish is immortal

Supporting STEM and home learning, these surprising facts are a perfect entryway into learning important biology concepts that kids will love sharing with family and friends. These are brought to life by full-color illustrations, diagrams, fact boxes and a glossary of key terms.

Perfect for kids aged 8+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Know Your Science series presents extraordinary and mind-boggling science facts that kids will love, and the scientific explanations behind them, brought to life with vibrant diagrams and illustrations.

About the Author

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Anne Rooney writes on science and the history of science for children and adults. Her Dinosaur Atlas was shortlisted for the Royal Young People's Book Award 2018 and won the School Library Association Information Book Award (ages 7-12), 2018. She has been a Royal Literary Fund Fellow, most recently at Newnham College, University of Cambridge. Her books have been translated into 22 languages. Nancy Butterworth is an Illustrator, Designer, Animator and all round creative nerd, living and working in London. Over her career, Nancy has worked with clients such as Google, Wise (Formerly TransferWise), Workman Publishing, Consumer Reports (US based), Lition, Statuscake, ZenCargo and Conductor.