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by Jess French (Author)
Join children's author and vet Dr Jess French and explore how animal bodies work, and the amazing things they can do.
The Animal Body Book is a friendly introduction to animal anatomy, perfect for any child fascinated by animals or budding veterinarians. With nine chapters covering skeletons, circulation, digestion, the senses and more, every aspect of anatomy is covered, all clearly explained by animal expert Dr Jess French. Animals perform extraordinary feats every day, from breathing underwater to flying, but how do they do these amazing things? The answers lie in the miraculous forms and features of their bodies. This fascinating animal anatomy book for kids offers: - Detailed but child-friendly illustrations of animal biology on every page.- Information by animal expert and children's TV presenter Jess French.
- First of its kind material focusing on animal biology for children aged 5-9.
- 9 chapters which break down different anatomy, covering: skeletons, muscles, circulation, breathing, digestion, the senses, reproduction, skin, and invertebrates. From a whale's enormous heart and an owl's sensitive ears, to a tortoise's tough shell and an insect's unusual eyes, explore more than 40 animal adaptations in close detail. Vivid photography combined with annotated illustrations reveal what each species looks like inside, and colorful diagrams help support children's understanding of animal anatomy.
Author Biography
Dr. Jess French is a committed conservationist, TV host, author, and veterinarian. She is known for her show on CBeebies, called 'Minibeast Adventure with Jess'. She has written six books for DK: The Book of Brilliant Bugs, Earth's Incredible Oceans, What a Waste, Protect the Planet, It's a Wonderful World, and Pets and their People, which explore the importance of protecting our planet, and how taking little actions today will make a big difference to the future.
Number of Pages: 160
Dimensions: 0.79 x 11.1 x 9.06 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: August 13, 2024
