Encyclopedia of Questions and Answers: A World of Knowledge - Hardcover

Hibbert, Clare; Martin, Claudia; Sparrow, Giles; Forster, Felicity; Leach, Dr Michael; Lland, Dr Meriel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1398855375 ISBN 13: 9781398855373

Publisher: Arcturus, 2026

Synopsis

Embark on a journey through the animal kingdom, the prehistoric world, space, and the depths of the oceans with this wide-ranging Q&A book!

Inside, you'll discover questions and answers about everything from aadvarks to zebras, from seals and sharks to dinosaurs, and from planet Earth to the farthest reaches of our Universe. Packed with intriguing facts, the pages provide insights into many common subject areas of interest to children, and are accompanied by captivating photographs that showcase the beauty of our planet and beyond.

Perfect for inquisitive kids aged 8+.

About this title

About the Author

Dr Michael Leach is a wildlife author and photographer. He spent six years as a cameraman for TV wildlife documentaries. Michael now concentrates on writing books and has studied wildlife on all seven continents. Although enthusiastic about all species, he is particularly keen on mountain gorillas, having worked with them extensively in Central Africa. He is a regular visiting author at schools around Europe.

Dr Meriel Lland is Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing at Manchester Metropolitan University. She is a writer, photographer and artist with a fascination for the stories we tell of the natural world. She has traveled widely but has a special love of the Arctic landscape and wildlife of the extreme north.

Giles Sparrow is a freelance author and editor, specializing in popular science. He has had books about space published by several children's publishers, including Scholastic and Dorling Kindersley.

Claudia Martin is a highly respected author of non-fiction for children and young adults, with an exceptional talent for making complex ideas accessible. She specializes in the subjects of geography, science, and the natural world. Her books have been translated into 14 languages and have sold over a quarter of a million copies. She lives in London.

Clare Hibbert specializes in non-fiction books for children of pre- and primary school age. She has been shortlisted for the prestigious Aventis Junior Science Prize, and won a dozen Practical Pre-School Gold Awards.

Felicity Forster is an author and editor who has created over 500 non-fiction titles on subjects such as natural history, gardening, pets, fine art, music, transport, military history, science, health, mind/body/spirit, hobbies, cooking, DIY, puzzles and craft. She has a PhD in Psychology (animal behaviour).

Edition details

• Publisher: Arcturus
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1398855375
• ISBN 13: 9781398855373
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256