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100 things to know about wildlife

Name: 100 things to know about wildlife
ISBN: 9781836040279

By Alice James, Victoria M. Williams and others

Could you survive among owls without eyeballs, invisible tigers and frogs with antifreeze blood?

fascinating · surprising · informative · colourful

Genres

Animals Nature Non-fiction

What is 100 things to know about wildlife about?

Discover 100 astonishing facts about the animal kingdom, from owls without eyeballs and tigers that are almost invisible to frogs with antifreeze in their blood. Meet creatures that glow, build, dance, scheme and survive in surprising ways. You’ll learn about animal-inspired inventions, newts in space, long-distance journeys and extraordinary behaviour from wildlife all over the world. With colourful illustrations and bite-sized explanations, this fascinating book makes it easy to dip in, discover something new and share amazing facts with others.

About the author

Alice James is a children’s author who loves discovering new things and sharing them with others. She has written lots of exciting and interesting non-fiction books, including titles in the popular Usborne ‘See Inside’ and ‘Lift-the-Flap’ series. Alice enjoys making learning fun, helping young readers explore science, history, and the world around them.

Pages

128 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2026

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