<b>STARRED REVIEW</b> "Stellar additions to the Young Zoologist series... Charming images accompany information on anatomy, life cycles and reproduction, day in the life snapshots, predators, and animal relatives... <b>Animal enthusiasts, future biologists, and casual browsers will flock to this enchanting series</b>."

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An illustrated first guide to cute axolotls from expert Dr Jessica L. Whited, featuring illustrations by Bethany Lord.You might know that axolotls are some of the most adorable animals around, but there’s so much more to learn about these incredible creatures from Mexico! Discover why axolotls never grow up, how they come in such cool colours, and how they can regrow missing limbs! You’ll also discover what it takes to become an axolotl scientist. Filled with simple science and plenty of animal facts, this book also looks at the conservation challenges these iconic animals face.Axolotl (Young Zoologist) is part of an exciting series of collectable animal books from Neon Squid aiming to inspire the next generation of biologists and conservationists.
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An illustrated guide to cute axolotls written by Harvard expert Dr Jessica L. Whited.
Neon Squid creates beautiful nonfiction books for inquisitive kids (and kids at heart).

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781916745094
Publisert
2024-10-03
Utgiver
Vendor
Priddy Books
Vekt
280 gr
Høyde
227 mm
Bredde
194 mm
Dybde
10 mm
Aldersnivå
J, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
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Forfatter
Illustratør

Biographical note

Dr Jessica LaMae Whited is a biologist and assistant professor at Harvard University. Her lab investigates how axolotls regenerate limbs. Jessica earned undergraduate degrees in Philosophy and Biological Sciences at the University of Missouri and a PhD in Biology at MIT. Her scientific career was sparked by exploring woods and fields as a child. Jessica loves axolotls because they hold so many mysteries.

Bethany Lord is an illustrator based in London, UK. She started drawing from a very young age and now works in children's book illustration. She draws on her experiences from traveling and experiencing different cultures to create new pieces of work. She loves to read, play the guitar, watch movies, cook and bake in her spare time.