Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
Reviews'Vibrantly coloured cross-sections reveal extraordinary and unexpected facts about more than 20 creatures, from the ink sac of an octopus to the honey stomach of a bee.' -- The Bookseller, ...'Whoas' are practically guaranteed... If there were ever a nonfiction book that kids would sneak under the covers after bedtime, it's this wild tome. -- Parents Magazine, "The illustrations are bright and colourful and very stylised...the facts are interesting...a great browser for kids who are fascinated by the natural world and a good support for studying animal and human bodies." -- The School Librarian
SynopsisThink you know what a crocodile looks like? Think again! Inside Animals explores the inner workings of over 20 incredible creatures , from the bony to the brainy, the brawny and bizarre. Discover how skeletons , organs , nerves and muscles fit together inside your favourite animals with detailed, scientific pictures that reveal more than meets the eye. From the mighty to the mini, prepare to be amazed at what these beasts are made of. Uncover facts about blue whales , whose arteries are so big that a human could swim through them. Find out how many hearts an octopus has and how it uses them to survive on the sea floor. Look more closely at camels to uncover exactly what's going on inside their humps. Special feature pages break down the basics of skeletons , organs , muscles and more. This is a book for anyone who wants to look at the animal kingdom in a different way. Each colourful spread is dedicated to a different creature from around the world. Featuring mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects, spiders and other invertebrates, turn the page to uncover what happens beneath the surface . Perfect for any curious 5+ year old or budding scientist ., Inside Animals journeys beneath the surface to reveal the inner workings of over 20 amazing animals in fascinating scientific detail.