The Animal Body Book

An Insider's Guide to the World of Animal Anatomy

Illustrated by Jonathan Woodward
Hardcover
$24.99 US
On sale Aug 13, 2024 | 160 Pages | 9780744098198

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Join children's author and vet Dr Jess French and explore how animal bodies work, and the amazing things they can do.

The Animal Body Book is a friendly introduction to animal anatomy, perfect for any child fascinated by animals or budding veterinarians.

With nine chapters covering skeletons, circulation, digestion, the senses and more, every aspect of anatomy is covered, all clearly explained by animal expert Dr Jess French. Animals perform extraordinary feats every day, from breathing underwater to flying, but how do they do these amazing things? The answers lie in the miraculous forms and features of their bodies.

This fascinating animal anatomy book for kids offers:

- Detailed but child-friendly illustrations of animal biology on every page.
- Information by animal expert and children’s TV presenter Jess French.
- First of its kind material focusing on animal biology for children aged 5-9.
- 9 chapters which break down different anatomy, covering: skeletons, muscles, circulation, breathing, digestion, the senses, reproduction, skin, and invertebrates.

From a whale's enormous heart and an owl's sensitive ears, to a tortoise's tough shell and an insect's unusual eyes, explore more than 40 animal adaptations in close detail. Vivid photography combined with annotated illustrations reveal what each species looks like inside, and colorful diagrams help support children’s understanding of animal anatomy.
Jess French is a nature lover, TV host, author, and qualified vet. She is known for her show on CBeebies, called Minibeast Adventure with Jess, which encourages children to explore the outdoors and get to know the bugs around them. Her other books with DK include Pets and Their People, What a Waste, and The Book of Brilliant Bugs. Jess is a keen conservationist and has a passion for oceans and the animal world. View titles by Jess French

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Join children's author and vet Dr Jess French and explore how animal bodies work, and the amazing things they can do.

The Animal Body Book is a friendly introduction to animal anatomy, perfect for any child fascinated by animals or budding veterinarians.

With nine chapters covering skeletons, circulation, digestion, the senses and more, every aspect of anatomy is covered, all clearly explained by animal expert Dr Jess French. Animals perform extraordinary feats every day, from breathing underwater to flying, but how do they do these amazing things? The answers lie in the miraculous forms and features of their bodies.

This fascinating animal anatomy book for kids offers:

- Detailed but child-friendly illustrations of animal biology on every page.
- Information by animal expert and children’s TV presenter Jess French.
- First of its kind material focusing on animal biology for children aged 5-9.
- 9 chapters which break down different anatomy, covering: skeletons, muscles, circulation, breathing, digestion, the senses, reproduction, skin, and invertebrates.

From a whale's enormous heart and an owl's sensitive ears, to a tortoise's tough shell and an insect's unusual eyes, explore more than 40 animal adaptations in close detail. Vivid photography combined with annotated illustrations reveal what each species looks like inside, and colorful diagrams help support children’s understanding of animal anatomy.

Author

Jess French is a nature lover, TV host, author, and qualified vet. She is known for her show on CBeebies, called Minibeast Adventure with Jess, which encourages children to explore the outdoors and get to know the bugs around them. Her other books with DK include Pets and Their People, What a Waste, and The Book of Brilliant Bugs. Jess is a keen conservationist and has a passion for oceans and the animal world. View titles by Jess French

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