Beastly Science: Mammal Mechanics

John Townsend

ISBN 10: 1912233444 / ISBN 13: 9781912233441

Published by Salariya Book Company Ltd, 2018

About this Item

This mind-blowing science series explores the secret powers of different animal species and how today's scientists are using the process of 'biomimicry' to apply these animal abilities to the human world and revolutionise our lives. In Mammal Mechanics, fact-packed, bite-sized text and quirky, cartoon-style illustrations explore the scientific innovations inspired by everything from porcupine quills to bat echolocation. Multiple entry points, including text, side panels, captions and fact boxes make the reading experience fun and accessible for young readers. Be prepared to be flabbergasted!

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Beastly Science: Mammal Mechanics
• Publisher: Salariya Book Company Ltd
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1912233444
• ISBN 13: 9781912233441
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Antram, David
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

This mind-blowing science series explores the secret powers of different animal species and how today’s scientists are using the process of `biomimicry’ to apply these animal abilities to the human world and revolutionise our lives. In Mammal Mechanics, fact-packed, bite-sized text and quirky, cartoon-style illustrations explore the scientific innovations inspired by everything from porcupine quills to bat echolocation. Multiple entry points, including text, side panels, captions and fact boxes make the reading experience fun and accessible for young readers. Be prepared to be flabbergasted!

About the Authors

John Townsend worked as a Secondary School teacher before becoming a full time writer of children’s books and a writer-in-residence in a primary school tree-house. He specialises in fun, exciting information books for reluctant readers, as well as fast-paced fiction, reading schemes and `fiction with facts’ books. He visits schools around the country to encourage excitement in all aspects of reading and writing. He has recently written 12 plays based on Salariya’s You Wouldn’t Want To Be series that will be uploaded to the company’s new website for use in classrooms.

David Antram was born in Brighton, England, in 1958. He studied at Eastbourne College of Art and then worked in advertising for 15 years before becoming a full-time illustrator. He has since illustrated well over 100 titles, mainly for children and young adults, including around 60 in the bestselling 'You Wouldn't Want to Be' series.