HUMANIMAL Think humans are special, completely different from other animals? After all, people have built giant cities, invented pop-up toasters, and put people on the Moon. It may seem obvious that we’re superior to the rest of the animal kingdom. Well, it’s time to think again! • Slime moulds can find their way through a maze • Bees vote in elections to decide where to locate their nests • Some crows in Tokyo use moving cars as nutcrackers • Bonobos share food with the hungry From bestselling author Christopher Lloyd comes a fascinating exploration of all kinds of animals—from mammals to birds to insects—who share not only
Author: Christopher Lloyd Illustrator: Mark Ruffle Format: Hardcover Price: US$19.99/CAN$26.95 Extent: 48 pages Size: 10.2 x 11 inches Pub date: November 5, 2019 Ages: 7–11 years ISBN: 9781912920013
BISAC codes JNF051000 Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature / General JNF051150 Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature / Zoology JNF003000 Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / General
our planet but many of our most complex behaviors as well. Perhaps we shouldn’t even think of ourselves as humans and animals. Maybe it’s time for a new word that embraces us all—HUMANIMAL! Christopher Lloyd began his career as a journalist with the Sunday Times newspaper. He now has several books in print, including the bestselling Absolutely Everything! (What on Earth Books) and What on Earth Happened? (Bloomsbury). Chris divides his time between writing books and delivering lectures and workshops to schools, literary festivals, and a wide range of other venues around the world. •
Author visit to the US on publication for promotional tour
Mark Ruffle studied graphic design and then worked as an art editor for Oxford University Press, before becoming a freelance illustrator and designer.
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