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Large as Life

By Steve Parker

How can a tiny beetle, mighty tiger and enormous whale share the same page?

informative visual fascinating accessible

Genres

Animals Nature Non-fiction

What is Large as Life about?

Discover more than 90 animals at their actual size, from tiny insects and frogs to enormous mammals and reptiles. With striking life-sized photographs and clear facts, this book brings readers remarkably close to creatures from around the world. Compare the size of a beetle, a bird, a tiger and a whale, and learn about the features that help each animal survive. It is an exciting introduction to the diversity, scale and fascinating details of the animal kingdom.

About the author

Steve Parker is a British author who loves writing exciting science and nature books for children. He has written over 300 books, including 'Science Crazy' and 'The Human Body Book'. Steve enjoys making complicated topics fun and easy to understand, helping young readers discover the wonders of the world around them.

Pages

47 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

2004

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