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Highlights
- Discover the most ENORMOUS animals to ever live on Earth in this fascinating and beautifully illustrated guide.
- 9-12 Years
- 11.9" x 12.05" Hardcover
- 128 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Science & Nature
Description
Book Synopsis
Discover the most ENORMOUS animals to ever live on Earth in this fascinating and beautifully illustrated guide. Discover the megafauna species that have shaped our planet - from the mighty megalodon, saber-toothed cats, and giant birds that existed millions of years ago, to the elephants, giraffes, and whales that live today. Why did some of the largest creatures on Earth go extinct? What do we know about their lives from the clues they left behind? And how can we protect the megafauna that roam our planet today? Discover these secrets and many more in this captivating deep-dive into Earth's largest creatures. Written by science writer and broadcaster Jules Howard, with astonishing illustrations by Gavin Scott, MEGA includes a special book jacket that unfolds to be a ginormous poster! The perfect gift for any child age 8+ who loves animals, life science, or piecing together clues left behind by extinct species.About the Author
Jules Howard is a science writer and broadcaster. He writes for the Guardian, and the BBC Wildlife and Science Focus magazines, and regularly appears on TV and radio. Jules has authored several nonfiction books for young readers, including the bestselling Encyclopedia of Animals. Gavin Scott was born in Salisbury, England. He grew up in the countryside and, as a young child, he could often be found covered in mud, holding up a grass snake, or some other interesting creature to draw. Gavin studied Natural History Illustration in college and later went on to enter the world of children's illustration. He lives with his family in Somerset, England.Dimensions (Overall): 11.9 Inches (H) x 12.05 Inches (W) x .57 Inches (D)
Suggested Age: 9-12 Years
Sub-Genre: Science & Nature
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Number of Pages: 128
Publisher: Nosy Crow
Theme: Zoology
Format: Hardcover
Author: Jules Howard
Language: English
Street Date: November 4, 2025
TCIN: 1002576514
UPC: 9798887772004
Item Number (DPCI): 247-18-4550
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.57 inches length x 12.05 inches width x 11.9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1 pounds
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