Kaleidoscope of Creatures

Description

Why are animals so amazingly colourful? Find out in this kaleidoscopic look at the technicolour world of animals. Meet animals of every colour of the rainbow and find out why they are the colours and patterns they are. Discover the reason why some animals are stripy and others are spotty. Why do some creatures deliberately pop out while others strive to blend in? Why are some bright to warn off others while others only pretend to look toxic? Why are some male animals so much more flamboyant than their female counterparts?Why do some babies look so different from the grown-ups in their families? The animal kingdom is explored like never before in this richly detailed natural history book, bursting with life and colour. This is a beautifully illustrated first look at the colourful and kaleidoscopic world of animals for young children.

Greer Stothers is an award winning Canadian illustrator with a background in evolutionary biology. They are deeply interested in the interplay between science and art, and their risograph prints have been displayed in museums and galleries in Canada, the USA, Germany, and Indonesia. Cath Ard is a writer and editor with over 20 years experience in childrens books, bringing scientific and vocational subject matter to life in an engaging way for toddlers through to tweens.

'Explore the technicolour world of the animal kingdom and discover why creatures are so amazingly colourful. Grouped by colours and patterns, featuring vibrantly detailed art by an illustrator with a background in biology.' * The Bookseller Previews * Perfect for browsing or for locating specific information, 'Kaleidoscope of Creatures' is a beautifully presented book, full of fascinating facts. * NSTBA * A real feast for the eyes. A feast of beasts for the eyes, if you will. * Armadillo Magazine * 'This stylish book, with a beautiful animal-bedecked cover and orange endpapers, explores the animal kingdom by grouping animals by colour.' * The School Librarian * 'Together, Cath Ard and Greer Stothers have created a beautiful book complete with a rainbow of natural history colours.' * ReadingZone *