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Humanimal
Incredible Ways Animals Are Just Like Us!
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Ideal for children aged 7 to 11, this book also appeals to families and educators seeking to inspire young readers about animal behaviour and the natural world.
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From author of the Absolutely Everything! Christopher Lloyd comes a fascinating book uncovering the curious connections between humans and other animals
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So you think you’re special? Just because people have built cities, invented pop-up toasters, and put people on the Moon, are they somehow different from (or better than) other living things? Well, it’s time to think again! Humanimal explores the interconnections of the human and natural worlds in ways you never before imagined…
Inside, you will discover how slime moulds learn to navigate through a maze; how rats are ticklish, and how it makes them laugh out loud; how elephants have funerals for their lost loved ones; how bees vote in elections to decide where to locate their nests; how crows use cars to crack nuts and a whole lot more! This richly illustrated, mesmerising exploration shows that humans and other animals don’t just live on the same planet, they also share many of the same patterns of behaviour, making us all fellow players in the drama that is life on Earth.
Fascinating and stunningly illustrated, Humanimal explores and celebrates the astonishing ways in which animals and humans are alike.
Written by Christopher Lloyd, the bestselling author of Absolutely Everything, and illustrated by the superbly talented Mark Ruffle. Including a colourful jacket with a wonderful animal surprise underneath, this book will astound and amaze children aged 7–11, along with their family and friends, too!
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Praised for its fascinating insights into animal similarities and bold, vibrant illustrations, Humanimal encourages empathy and curiosity about wildlife. Reviews highlight it as a rich, colourful guide that entertains and educates, making it an excellent addition to school libraries and family collections.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781912920006
Publisher: What on Earth Publishing Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 10 October 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: What on Earth Books
Illustration: Colour illustrations throughout
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Mark Ruffle
- Illustrated by Mark Ruffle
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 260.0mm
Height: 280.0mm
Weight: 570g
Pages: 48
About the Author
Bestselling author Christopher Lloyd began his career as a journalist with the Sunday Times newspaper. Then, while camping with his family, he had a critical realisation: even with a 1st class degree in history from Cambridge University and experience as a science writer, there was so much about the world he didn’t know. So, he set out to write books that zoom out and tell the big stories, opening readers’ eyes to how seemingly unrelated events fit together and showing them multiple perspectives on the world, all in highly engaging prose and matched with lively illustration and photography. Now, with several books in print, including the bestselling What on Earth Happened? and Absolutely Everything!, Chris divides his time between writing books and delivering lectures and workshops to schools, literary festivals, and a wide range of other venues around the world. He lives in Tonbridge, Kent, with his wife and two adorable terriers.
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