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Ico Romero Reyes worked at New York’s American Museum of Natural History for over six years, but now lives in Barcelona. She is passionate about producing content for kids and teens. Tània García is an acclaimed illustrator and designer from Barcelona. Her book Uno, Un Millón was shortlisted for the AOI’s World Illustration Awards 2021 in the Children’s Publishing category.

32.0 x 25.7cm 48pp ISBN 978 0 500 652916 September £12.99

Toxic

The World’s Deadliest Creatures

Ico Romero Reyes Illustrated by Tània García

For ages 7+

An entertaining and beautifully illustrated survey of the use of poison in the animal kingdom

Creatures from all around the animal kingdom wield a mysterious weapon that is key to their survival: poison! Their sophisticated concoctions are designed with precision to defy predators or subdue prey. This spine-tingling collection of toxic animals will teach children about the astonishing strategies they use to deliver venom and poison, from big-eyed fuzzy critters with a poisonous secret or tiny flashy octopuses that can kill in minutes, to sinister spiders, snakes and scorpions. The book includes a feature on a day in the life of a toxicologist, and children can test their knowledge with the quiz that concludes the book.

The Beasts Poison Dart Frogs • Venomous Mammals Coral and Sea Anemones • Toxic Birds Gila Monsters • Greater Blue-Ringed Octopus Snakes • Jellyfish • Toxic Fish • Ants • Spiders Scorpions • Cone Snails

Tania Medvedeva is a STEAM expert and author of several popular science books for kids. She is a polar enthusiast and is currently investigating the impact of global warming on Antarctica. Maria Vyshinskaya graduated from the Moscow State University of Printing with a major in the art of book graphics, and has contributed illustrations to several publications.

26.0 x 26.0cm 72pp + four fold-outs ISBN 978 0 500 653135 October £16.99

Around Antarctica

Tania Medvedeva Illustrated by Maria Vyshinskaya

For ages 8+

A unique, fold-out book of popular science on Antarctica

John, an intrepid journalist, has long dreamt of visiting Antarctica – and at last his dream is coming true. He’s off to Antarctica as part of a scientific expedition. This fold-out book follows him on his journey as he learns all about this amazing continent and the people who work there. It includes interviews with real-life polar explorers, who underline the deadly impact of global warming on this beautiful environment. Accessibly written and based on multiple scientific sources and studies, and brimming with detailed, colourful illustrations, this factfilled, fold-out book will be essential reading for all budding environmentalists and explorers.

Inside the Body

An extraordinary layer-by-layer guide to human anatomy

Joëlle Jolivet

For ages 9+

A magnificent, largeformat guide to the human body, featuring ingenious lift-up flaps

Discover the mysteries of the human body in this magnificent book. Cleverly designed, annotated lift-up flaps allow you to explore the wonders hidden beneath our skin as never before. Four large-scale figures unfold to illustrate the muscles, nerves, circulatory system and skeleton in meticulous detail. You will also see inside our organs, digestive system, limbs, head and brain, and follow the development of a baby from foetus to birth. Full of facts and fun, this is an exceptional overview of the amazing human body.

Joëlle Jolivet has created some fifty internationally acclaimed children’s books, including Zoo-ology, Oops!, Bonesville and 365 Penguins, which was a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor book. She lives in France. 42.0 x 25.0cm 16pp ISBN 978 0 500 653074 October £25.00

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