Disgusting Science: Beastly Animals

Author: Lee Cosgrove and Barbara Taylor Series: Disgusting Science

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Uncover the most disgusting, revolting and shocking aspects of animal adaptations with hilarious cartoons

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Summary

Uncover the most disgusting, revolting and shocking aspects of animal adaptations with hilarious cartoons

Description

A colourful guide to the horrible, shocking and disgusting aspects of the science of animal adaptations and a fantastic way to inspire children in science learning.

The book investigates disgusting animal habits from around the world, including feeding, nasty teeth and claws, poo, camouflage and scents and smells. 'See for yourself' panels help children relate the science to their everyday world.

It is part of the Disgusting Science series, which explores the weird, revolting and shocking aspects of science for children aged 7 plus. It features child-friendly text and fun cartoon illustrations. From plants and life cycles to the human body and animal adaptations, the books offer fun examples to provide ways in to understanding solid scientific principles. Titles in the series: Human Body Horrors, Beastly Animals, Gruesome Plants, Revolting Life Cycles.

Critic Reviews

Enjoyable introduction to the subject of gravity. This will make an attractive acquisition for introductory science. School Librarian

About the Author

Barbara Taylor (Author)

Barbara Taylor lives in Tunbridge Wells in Kent, England. She studied Environmental Sciences at Southampton University before becoming a science editor and writer at London's Natural History Museum. She is author of more than 100 children's information books and encyclopedias on science, natural history and geography.

Lee Cosgrove (Illustrator)

Lee Cosgrove is a children's illustrator from a small town on the banks of the River Mersey. A lifelong doodler, his love of drawing is inspired by a childhood of Saturday morning cartoons, den-building adventures and an endless supply of crayons. Working as a full time illustrator for the last 10 years Lee has enjoyed working on a wide range of projects from illustrating picture books, to board games to billboards. He loves to bring humour and lots of character to his illustrations.