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The Brilliant Book of Animal Bones

By Anna Claybourne

Can one tiny bone reveal how giraffes stretch, birds fly and crocodiles wear armour?

fascinating · informative · detailed · eye-opening

Genres

Animals Nature Non-fiction

What is The Brilliant Book of Animal Bones about?

Become a bone detective and explore the skeletons of animals from giraffes and dinosaurs to owls and crocodiles. Discover how bones are shaped, what they are made of and how they help animals survive. Compare human and animal skeletons, learn how birds’ hollow bones aid flight and see how crocodile bones form natural armour. With fascinating facts, record-breaking figures and insights from fossil experts, this lively guide reveals what a single bone can tell us.

About the author

Anna Claybourne is a British author who has written hundreds of books for children, covering everything from science and nature to fairy tales and myths. She is well known for her book '100 Most Disgusting Things on the Planet' and loves making learning fun and exciting for young readers just like you.

Pages

48 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2020

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