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An Anthology of Micro Life

Name: An Anthology of Micro Life
ISBN: 9780241812976

By Jess French

Tiny life reveals astonishing secrets—can you spot the extraordinary hiding in the ordinary?

fascinating · informative · vivid · wonder-filled

Genres

Non-fiction Nature Photography

What is An Anthology of Micro Life about?

Explore the hidden world of microscopic life with Dr Jess French. Meet more than 90 astonishing organisms, from tardigrades and glass-house snails to sea squirts, seeds, pollen, viruses and bacteria. Discover how these tiny forms live, grow and affect the world around us. Combining vivid photography, detailed illustrations and engaging explanations, this fascinating anthology reveals a miniature universe filled with strange shapes, surprising behaviours and remarkable adaptations, showing that even the smallest living things can be extraordinary.

About the author

Jess French is a nature-loving author, vet, and TV presenter. She loves teaching children about animals and the environment. Jess has written books like 'What a Waste' and 'Minibeasts with Jess French.' She enjoys exploring the outdoors and hopes to inspire everyone to care for our planet and its amazing wildlife.

Pages

224 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2026

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